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Rio Volt Review!
 :: Rio Volt MP3/CD Player
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Product: Rio Volt™
Manufacturer: SONICblue
Website: http://www.riohome.com/
Price (MSRP): $169.95
Release Date: Available Now

DEMO:
Flash Demo
Press Release: The Press Release
Upgradable: Firmware Updates.

Review by: Alex "Sniper" Togstad
Date: 06.11.01

Overall Rating:
(4.5 out of 5) 
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Introduction:

The Rio Volt MP3/CD-Player, is not like any other ordinary music player you have seen on the market. The Rio Volt plays MP3, WMA, and your normal CD's. With the Rio Volt MP3/CD Player you record your own music onto CD-R's and listen to your personalized music CD that you have just made. This technology is just the beginning of the MP3 player market, but with Rio, and SONICblue the makers of the Rio Volt, they are already on top of the game.

Here is a picture with everything out of the package, and on display:

Packaging Contents - Click to Enlarge

(A) Installation CD #2 - Adaptec Easy CD Creator, Direct CD
(B) Installation CD #1 - RealJukebox 2, Acrobat Reader.
(C) Getting Started Guide
(D) AC Adapter
(E) High-quality Earphones
(F) In-Line Remote Control
(G) 2 AA Batteries
(H) Rio Volt Carrying Case
(I) The Rio Volt MP3/CD Player


Key Features::

  • Plays standard audio CDs, plus the CD-R and CD-RW discs you've created on your CD burner
  • Supports popular music formats, including MP3 and WMA, and can be upgraded to emerging standards
  • Electronic shock protection up to 120 seconds
  • Runs up to 15 hours on 2 AA batteries, or plays nonstop using AC adapter
  • Easy navigation on large backlit LCD
  • Sleek 8 function remote control
  • Adjustable equalizer, repeat and shuffle play modes, programmable playlists
  • Bundled with Real Networks audio management software and Adaptec CD burning software for use on the PC
  • Supports ID3 tags and audio CD text, title display
Software Requirements:

  • Supports ID3 tags and audio CD text, title display
  • CD-ROM writer (to create your own CDs)
  • 166 MHz processor or better
  • Windows 9x, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 or Mac OS 8.6
  • 32 MB RAM
  • 30 MB hard drive space
  • Internet connection and Web browser


  • Box Contents:

  • One Rio Volt™ portable digital audio CD player
  • Earphones with remote control
  • 8 function remote control on Earphones
  • Audio management software for PC and Mac. Software included is:
  • Getting Started Guide
  • 2 AA batteries
  • AC adapter and carrying case
  • Technical Specifications:

    Size: 130(W) x 147(L) x 30(H) mm
    Weight: 235 grams (excluding batteries)
    Headphone Output:
    7mW(left) + 7mW(right) (160 max. volume)
    Display:
    Backlit high-contrast LCD display
    Power:
    1.5V, Two AA batteries
    Audio Storage: (for shock protection)
    120 seconds compressed audio, 10 or 40 seconds for standard CDs
    Battery Life:
    Up to 15 hours continuous playback
    Playback Formats:
    MP3, WMA and standard audio CDs
    Firmware:
    Upgradeable firmware via CD-ROM

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