reviews van de Rio Karma:
http://reviews.cnet.com/R...4134.html?tag=cnetfd.plug
cijfer: 8,7
design 8, features 9, performance 9 (allen ever zwaar meegeteld)
The good: Hand-friendly form factor; great sound; easy to use, outstanding playback features; long battery life; 20GB storage capacity; USB 2.0 and Ethernet; flexible software bundle.
The bad: No carrying case or in-line remote.
Armed with 20GB of hard disk storage, this beautifully designed portable music player rivals the Apple iPod in terms of ergonomics and ease of use--but at a significantly lower price. It boasts exotic functions not included in any other player, as well as one of the longest battery lives we've seen to date. While it lacks the iPod's intuitive no-moving-parts interface and the iRiver iHP-120's recording features, the Karma's other strengths make it a better choice for many users.
http://phataudio.org/modu...News&file=article&sid=195
waarbij een vergelijking met de ipod wordt gemaakt (uitgaande van ipod als standaard ?!):
Karma Pluses
- OGG, FLAC support
- Supported by a variety of WMA pay services
- Slightly lighter and smaller than the ipod
- Supported by All major Oses (OSX, Linux, BSD and Solaris with the lite version of the media manager software)
- Ethernet Sync Dock
- Jog Dial Interface
- $100 Less than the 20GB Ipod
Karma Minuses
- No I-tunes Support
- No AAC Support (if you don't have ITMS support, AAC is irrelevant)
- Thicker than the ipod
- 90 day warranty compared to 1 year for the I-pod
- Untested Service (Apple service is impeccable)
- Not as “hip looking
Ter vergelijking andere reviews bij cnet:
IPOD´s:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4500-5_7-0.html?tag=sb&qt=ipod
ipod: ipod 40gb 9,0; ipod 20gb 8,7; ipod 30gb 8,7; ipod 10gb 8,3
over de ipod 40gb: design 10, features 9, performance 8 (allen even zwaar meegeteld)
The good: Best-of-breed design and interface; excellent playlist features; clean, configurable sound; smooth syncing with both Windows PCs and Macs via iTunes; organizes contacts; includes games; functions as an external drive; optional voice-recording and photo-wallet accessories.
The bad: No FM or voice recording; line-in recording included but not enabled; battery life compromised somewhat by small size; no AAC ripping or purchasing by Windows users.
First, it must be said that the iPods are undeniably cool, with their smaller profile, feather-touch backlit buttons, and easy operation. These features will drive many people to rush out to the store, but users with lingering doubts about battery performance and Windows syncing may hesitate. Overall, the picture is rosy, but careful buyers should read this review before opening their wallets.
IRIVER IHP-120: 8,7 (design 8, features 9, performances 9) zie
http://reviews.cnet.com/i...4505-6490_7-30571493.html
The good: Analog and digital optical inputs/outputs; 20GB hard drive; line-in and voice recording; in-line remote with LCD; long battery life; FM tuner; high-resolution display.
The bad: Display text is small; slow scrolling; slight learning curve; limited Mac compatibility.
The versatile iRiver iHP-120 (20GB) is the first hard drive-based MP3 player we've seen that brings advanced features into a casing only a hair larger than the iPod's. It has just about every input and output that the power user could ask for, excellent battery life, a fully functioning in-line remote with an LCD, and excellent playback/recording quality. This combination doesn't come cheap, but if you're in need of all these features, the iRiver's $400 retail price is money well spent. (Currently, the device offers only limited Mac support; iRiver is pledging to expand the device's Mac capabilities "soon.")
PHILIPS: 7,7 (design 8, features 7, performance 7; dit zou dan totaal een 7,3 moeten zijn...) zie
http://reviews.cnet.com/P...7-21129460.html?tag=prmo1
The good: Sleek design; nice sound quality; line-in recording via a digital optical or analog connection; internal playlist creation; playlist storage; EQ customization.
The bad: Pricey; no support for paid music services.
The slick Philips HDD100 is the sort of MP3 player you want to be seen out and about with. Plus, it boasts a 15GB hard drive, excellent recording capabilities, and an included in-line remote. The $400 suggested retail price is too steep, but online merchants are offering the device for much less.
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