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iriver Clix

 

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  • User Score (482)
    7.7 7.7 from 482 reviewers
  • Expert Score (14)
    7.7 7.7 from 14 reviewers
  • Design (3)
    7.5 7.5 from 3 reviewers
  • Value for money (2)
    5.4 5.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Features (5)
    7.3 7.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Performance (3)
    6.6 6.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound quality (2)
    5.4 5.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Battery performance (2)
    6.6 6.6 from 2 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PC Magazine

    PC Magazine
    9.0/10
    9 July 2007

    This Rhapsody-optimized 4GB version of the second-generation clix from iriver is a feature-packed, beautifully designed flash player. If you're not married to iTunes, the clix is an excellent option, and it looks pretty damn... Read more

    • Syncs with Rhapsody accounts for custom channel playback, purchase, and account info. Excellent user interface. Easy "direct click" navigation. Screen is bright and sharp. Flash games. FM radio/recorder. Voice recorder. Go...
    • Terrible earbuds. Volume controls seem to operate backwards. Can't use while recharging or loading. No shuffle or repeat modes.

  2. PC World

    PC World
    6.0/10
    18 June 2007

    Lightweight, Read more

    • Beautiful AMOLED display, Simple, intuitive controls
    • Easy to accidentally click controls

  3. Wired

    Wired
    10 June 2007

    Remember when the click wheels found on portable media players were innovative and unique? Yeah, now they’re about as exciting as 3.5-inch floppies. Read more

    • Click-screen navigation makes scrolling through menu fun (seriously!) über-slick user interface. Customizable SRS WOW HD settings for remarkably crisp audio, even at painfully loud volumes. Supports MP3, WMA, OGG, Audible ...
    • Video software is PC-only and won’t convert Quicktime movies. External buttons difficult to press. Drive gets formatted when switching from mass storage device mode to Windows-only MTP mode. Spotty music subscription suppo...

  4. Mp3.com

    Mp3.com
    8.7/10
    18 May 2007

    The iRiver Clix offers the perfect blend of hot design, desirable features, and stellar sound quality. If you're looking for an alternative to the iPod Nano, this device should top the list. Read more

    • The next generation iRiver Clix is even sleeker and slimmer than its predecessor, but offers the same unique and intuitive interface and stellar audio quality. This player comes packed with extras such as an FM radio; a vo...
    • There's no cradle or line-in recording options for the new Clix yet, and iRiver doesn't offer an easy way to get video content for the device.

  5. TheTechLounge

    TheTechLounge
    23 July 2007

    I loved the Clix Rhapsody. Why beat around the bush? I tried to find fault with it and what I came up with was minimal. The side buttons are somewhat difficult to get at, but not enough to overshadow the crisp, bright screen... Read more

    • Excellent screen and menu interface., Great sound quality., Compatible with the outstanding Rhapsody service., Features, features, features., Good battery life.
    • Tiny buttons along the edge., Limited to 4GB, at this time., Windows XP/Vista only; sorry Mac folks.

  • User Reviews

  1. Amazing Mp3

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: fabs, Amazon
    5 December 2011

    I used to have one clix 2gb because i lost it and now i have the chance to order it again and i would never regret of this. Clix is incredible 100% functional 100% quality audio 100% EVERYTHING what ? an ipod? Read more

  2. "No proprietary cables, or hacking to get your music."

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: muindaur, CNET
    27 March 2011

    I've had this music player since around 2008, and it still works great. One of the biggest benefits is my computer needed to be reformatted, and since I use USB Drive mode exclusively(primary reason I got it) I copied my... Read more

    • Any USB to USB-Mini cable will connect or charge it. It can function as a USB storage drive. Supports .ogg and .flac for Ubuntu or other Linux users.
    • Small storage(forgivable since it's all flash and anything higher than 16GB these days is still expensive.) The display case scratches very easily. Buttons are a little clunky at first. Switching between USB drive mode, an...

  • WikiFreak Description

The iRiver Clix is a digital audio player. It has a built in capacity of 2GB and weights about 2.5 ounces. It dimensions are 2.7x1.8x0.6. It has a FM radio, but it does not have a voice recorder. The FM tuner will come in handy when you want to listen to a bit of the unexpected. It also comes with 20 pre-set channels. This device has a clear reception of the stations. The portable LCD device has a 2.2-inch screen, and it also has a flash base memory. Due to the large size of the screen, you are able…

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The iRiver Clix is a digital audio player. It has a built in capacity of 2GB and weights about 2.5 ounces. It dimensions are 2.7x1.8x0.6. It has a FM radio, but it does not have a voice recorder. The FM tuner will come in handy when you want to listen to a bit of the unexpected. It also comes with 20 pre-set channels. This device has a clear reception of the stations. The portable LCD device has a 2.2-inch screen, and it also has a flash base memory. Due to the large size of the screen, you are able to view it in a comfortable manner. In addition to that the clarity is exceptional. Where the volume is concern, you cannot complain, about that either. You can play games, listen to music, and watch videos. You can also view your snap shots. The file format that is compatible with it for the video is MPEG-4.

You will have to download iRiver from their website though in order to activate the video portion of it. It supports files that are in the MP3, WAV, MVA DRM, WMA and OGG Vorbis. As for the photos, it supports JPEG. The earphone that is a part of the package works very well, nevertheless, you can always replace it with one that you are more comfortable with. You will have to keep an eye out for the screen. The reason why is that it is not finger proof. After just a few days of using it you will have some cleaning to do. The controls are user friendly though and it has a battery life of about 27 hours. After that it will need recharging. It also comes with a remote control. The price is a bit steep, but overall this is an excellent buy.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The beautifully designed iriver clix features a new ultra-intuitive interface that is easily customizable to match your style. Plus, the iriver clix works with both subscription and pay-per-song music services, so millions of songs are available to you.

  • Plays music, video, photos and more
  • Supports subscription music services
  • Ultra-bright, 2.2 inch color display
  • Built-in digital FM tuner
  • Plays downloaded games**
  • Integrated voice recorder
  • Up to 25 hours of…

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  • query re: voice recording facility of iriver clix 2

    can you record for few minutes, then listen to recording, pause and add new material, then resume recording. - so that new recording is now sandwiched. within first recording. I'm told you could do this on the original river clix. thank. kath

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