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Review of iRiver iFP-899

Posted by timothy on from the best-kind-of-review dept.

ThJ writes "The iRiver iFP-899 at $179.99 is a portable (8.9 x 3.6 x 2.7 cm), lightweight (75 grams w/battery) solid state music player. With a capacity of 1 GB, it can store ~170 songs at 6 MB each. The iFP-899 features MP3, WMA and OGG support, an FM tuner and a 3-way (line/mic-in, internal mic, FM tuner) MP3 recorder. After purchasing one for myself and using it for a few days, I thought it would be a good idea to give it a brief review. There are plenty of screenshots. Go ahead and enjoy!" Note: this review has some words of caution for those who'd like it to play Ogg Vorbis files, but forewarned is forearmed.

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  1. Only one spec really matters to many: by H_Fisher · · Score: 0, Troll

    Forget the bells and whistles; let's just look at the one specification that's going to be chief for many buyers:

    iPod Photo = $449.00 base price / 60 gb = ~$7.48 per GB

    iRiver iFP-899 = $179.99 base price = $179.99 per GB

    'Nuff said. Even if you do like I do, and say to hell with the "cool" factor, the FM tuner and the recording capability, this sucks.
    The people marketing and manufacturing this ought to know better. Just like you wouldn't send a VW to drag race a Corvette, you shouldn't expect this device to compete on the same playing field as the iPod.

    Show me the same product, at this price, with even 10gb, and I'd consider buying. But no less than 10gb is going to fly, I think, at this point.