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The Rio Forge series is the latest generation of flash based sport players. The Rio Forge was designed for people that like to play hard and use music to play even harder. The new... more
Digital player / radio - 2.3 oz - WAV, WMA, AAC, Audible, MP3, ADPCM - Radio, Voice recorder, Photo playback, Video playback - Display: Color - 320 x 240 - 2.5" - TFT
Equalizer Factory Presets: Trance, Rock, Jazz, Pop, Classic
Equalizer Factory Preset Qty: 5
Equalizer User Preset Qty: 1
Digital player (recorder)
Supported Digital Audio Standards: WMA, Audible, MP3
ID3 Tags Support: Yes
Playback Modes: Playlist, random play / shuffle, all tracks repeat, one track repeat, Playlist, random play / shuffle, all tracks repeat
External Hard Drive Function: Yes
Features: Variable bit-rate compatible
Radio
Type: Radio tuner - digital - FM
Tuning Display: LCD display
Preset Station Qty: 8 preset stations
FM Preset Station Qty: 8 preset stations
Additional Features: FM stereo/mono switch
Headphones
Headphones Type: Headphones - binaural
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Manufacturer's product description
The Rio Forge series is the latest generation of flash based sport players. The Rio Forge was designed for people that like to play hard and use music to play even harder. The new design integrates the grippy, protective rubber from previous models with a new shiny stainless steel face plate for added durability. Up to 20 hours of battery life allows you hours of non-stop work out time. Comfortable Sport Clip earphones and a newly designed case with armband keep your player and music secure and accessible. Simple menus and intuitive controls make for easy one-handed operation. Stopwatch and Lap Timer make the Rio Forge the ultimate gym or running companion.
Connections
Connector Type:
1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1 x USB
Slot Provided: 1 x SD Memory Card
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories: Arm band
Cables Included: 1 x USB cable
Software: Drivers & Utilities, Rio Music Manager
Battery
Battery: Battery - AAA type - alkaline, 1 x battery - AAA type - alkaline
Included Qty: 1
Run Time (Up To): 20 hour(s)
System requirements
OS Required: Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Peripheral / Interface Devices: CD-ROM, USB port
System Requirements Details: Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium II - 233 MHz - RAM 64 MB - HD 35 MB
Advantages good rubber case,can hold up to 120 songs,easy to use,very light Disadvantages suport only mp3 and wma,short warrenty
...-handed operation. Stopwatch and Lap Timer make the Forge the ultimate gym or running companion.
Player Features
100% skip-free
Integrated FM tuner
New FM Record feature allows you to record radio content onto your player to listen to at a later time
Stopwatch & Lap timer
Plays MP3 WMA ADPCM WAV Audible Tracks
Supports Microsoft Windows Media digital rights management
Upgradeable to future music formats
Up to 20 hours of battery life on one AAA alkaline battery
USB connection for fast music transfers
Accepts NiMH rechargeable batteries
256MB of memory stores up to 8 hours of music
Upgradeable to 1GB using SD or MMC memory cards
Features
Sport Clip Earphones
Sports Case with Armband
Stopwatch & Lap Timer
FM Radio with FM Record
Audible Support
MSC Compatible for easy drag and drop of music and data files.
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