iRiver Ships Linux Media Players

prostoalex writes "The Register talks about new Linux-based portable media players available from iRiver. PMP-120 and PMP-140 feature 3.5'' color screen and 20 and 40 GB drives. The price tag is $500 and $600 respectively. The players support MP3, WMA, WAV and ASF music formats as well as MPEG, ASF, AVI and DivX video formats."

Comments

Great!!!

[KennyP]

Another /. toy I can't afford :-(

Kenny P.
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$500 and $600?

[Anonymous Coward]

$500 and $600? Lucky they're using Linux to keep the price down.

Re:$500 and $600?

[legirons]

"$500 and $600? Lucky they're using Linux to keep the price down."

That's $600-as-in-beer, not $600-as-in-freedom...

Re:$500 and $600?

[jimicus]

Yes, but the hardware only costs $5. The rest is licensing - SCO offered them a special deal.

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[biryokumaru]

clearly the pmp stands for pimp

I won one of these - input appreciated

[Pastis]

I won one of these beasts PMP 120 and I have not yet received it. I may have the option to exchange it against something of similar value.

I was wondering if anyone had feedback. In particular, I would like to know:

- if they think I can switch hard disk easily. I have had so many hard disk failures that I don't trust them anymore. I also have a 60Go spare disk, and I could use it there :)

- if they think that there is a better alternative, such as an Archos player

- if it will be hacker friendly. The fact that it is using Linux proves nothing. I would love to have an open firmware, but I don't see this coming from iRiver.

Any other input appreciated.

Re:No

[rco3]

"No FireWire, no sale.

And someone has to provide Mac support.

And AAC. At least unprotected. I'll never use the iTunes Music Store."

Yes, SIR! We'll get right on it. Firewire, OGG support, and AAC support. No copy protection, and no need for iTunes - we'll simply put all of your favorite music on it from the factory.

Oh, and for YOU - it will be free, of course. And a blowjob, with our compliments.