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I picked up one. First off, it is all iriver. The interface wins over just about anything else I've tried (but I'm not a wide-spread reviewer). The sound is great for such a small device--just a tad less quality than the CD players it seems, but very good.
Some of the limitations I've found. Besides the obvious fixed memory, the next biggest problem is the few number of buttons. In order to change the EQ, you must hold the A->B button for 2 seconds. I never use A->B, and I imagine that most people use the EQ much more often. I'd prefer a firmware option to disable A->B in favor of a short press EQ.
No bookmarks. While the resume is better than on the CD (the near instant on with 1/2 second review), bookmarks are pretty essential on a player that cannot exchange memory cards/disks. I put both music and spoken-word clips on it, and need to swap back and forth as appropriate. W/o bookmarks, I have to remember my place in the spoken-word files. A real bummer. Though, with so few buttons, I'm unsure how they'd implement the bookmarking...
No .m3u playlists. Unless I am missing something, I couldn't see this feature in the manual. It does allow program lists.
No dynamic cueing. If I am in the middle of a track and decide I want to play a different one next, I can't cue it. I have to wait till the end of the current and then navigate to it.
No belt clip. The necklace thing is okay, but for jogging/cycling a clip is better. Something that would attach to an arm band or belt...
USB connection. The USB cable has a propietary tip--making it essential to carry it with you if you need to connect in different places.
Lame Software. The software is not very versatile. It does not allow directory copying and once the files are on the player, there is no renaming, no moving them.
After writing all of this, I must say, the iFP-180T is still a great player. Beats the pant off of the NexII (unless you need microdrive/CF cards). I'm keeping mine. And it is only the second solid state player that I have kept. (The nex was borderline for me, and now it's getting sold.)
The sound quality is a tad lower than the CD players in that the EQ changes aren't as obvious (meaning the dynamic range probably isn't as good).
Holding it is a bit of a deal--it's slippery. I used a bit of grip tape on it and that improved it.
The earphones it came with are the first default pair that I will actually keep and use. Seinnheiser MX300--just about the same sound as with my MX500's.
Recording: Voice is at 32kbps, 8khz. FM recording is at a weird 130kbps 16khz (stereo). Don't ask me why they used these rates. I woulda preferred 32/16mono and 128/22 or 128/44 stereo for FM.
Battery life--haven't exhausted it after a few hours. It hasn't even budged yet. I assume the claimed 20 hrs is accurate (as the claimed 12-14 hrs was accurate for the iriver CD players).
The backlight is not as even as on the CD remotes. It is a greenish-yellow, and it is illuminated from the right side only. It's good enough, but not as good as the CDs.
Navi--the ID tags scroll in navi at the same speed/mode set in the menus.
The case--some parts are plastic, like the battery flap. I worry that this will break. It's not like the remote, in that even if plastic, at least you can replace it for $30. Maybe I shoulda bought the $17 Best buy warranty...
FM radio is pretty identical to the 250 in style. But it seems (not tested) that its reception is much better. I can get stations in my office that I don't recall coming in on the 250. Also, I found out that I can remove channels by holding the MEMORY button. I don't recall being able to remove on the 250. There is no EQ setting in FM mode.
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The Legend op 23-10-2002 22:29
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Das wel een idee, wat kost zo'n pendrive?
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besteld, en nu maar afwachten.
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hebbe 
Niet gelezen, ik ga niet zoveel replies nalezen ghi ghi
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