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iRiver Announces A New Ogg/MP3 Player

Posted by timothy on from the anticipation dept.

An anonymous reader writes "CD Freaks and Mobile mag are reporting that iRiver has unveiled a new Ogg-capable mp3 player. Featuring 20 GB of HD space and USB 2.0 connectivity, the iHP-120 might just be the answer to the question all us Apple-fearing geeks have been asking... Although the new product has yet to show up on their website, the older model iHP-100 is similar in design but with half the storage space (10gb). New software will be released in October to update it and other players from iRiver with ogg compatibility as well."

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  1. Nice timing... by c_oflynn · · Score: 4, Funny

    I love the timing on the topic right before this: "Few Takers For RIAA's 'Clean Slate'".

  2. Creepy! by mrpuffypants · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you 'fear' Apple then you've got a lot more problems than just finding an Ogg-enabled music player....

    1. Re:Creepy! by Ella+the+Cat · · Score: 3, Funny

      As regards portable music playback devices, don't compare apples and ogg ranges.

  3. Firmware update? by MORTAR_COMBAT! · · Score: 2, Funny

    The mobile mag article said the Ogg capability was through a recent firmware update. I wonder if will be available for the older model as well?

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  4. In RIAA news... by segment · · Score: 2, Funny
    The RIAA has announced it will launch a lawsuit against the Vorbis developers who created the OGG format.

    "We are shocked and awed these college kids would code something that steals from kabillionaire struggling artists and post them on the sickening little iPee's or iPods. Have you seen the name OGG. Wasn't there a ganster rap song called OGG or something. It's a disgrace." stated an RIAA Spokesdevil.

    Officials at Vorbis could not be contacted, however, another company stated they will be filing a countersuit against the suit in response to the suit originally filed.

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  5. What!? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    I use WMA, you insensitive clods! ~_~

  6. This is really by OpenSourcerer · · Score: 5, Funny

    An ogg in the face for apple.

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  7. But it doesn't support Ogg by Jon+Abbott · · Score: 1, Funny

    This product looks great, except that it doesn't support... err, nevermind. :^)

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  8. Re:FLAC by tomstdenis · · Score: 2, Funny

    audiophiles.....

    Where exactly do you use a *portable* player that is accoustically sound anyways? The bus? The subway? The streets?

    Simply...must...be....a...drop...buzzword....lee t. ..slashdot....poster!

    Next you will be going on about the airbags on the new JTF fighters....

    Tom

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  9. Fear Apple? by vonFinkelstien · · Score: 3, Funny
    If you are a worshiper of Apple and have a proper fear of the Apple god, then why would you want an MP3 player that has not been touched by the hand of god?

    From Wester's 3rd New International Dictionary:
    fear 4. to have a reverential awe of (e.g., fear of God; God fearing)

    Or did you mean afraid of Apple?

  10. My Empeg does OGG by PGillingwater · · Score: 2, Funny

    Nothing to see here folks. As of the recent Alpha Release v3.0 my 60 Gb Empeg Car Player now supports Ogg Vorbis format.

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