iRiver Clix (2 GB) Digital Media Player (clixpop)

Generally I'd like to consider myself a rather thrifty individual, but once in a while I'll spend a hundred plus on a 'gizmo'. I've recently gone back to college, and decided the sometimes endless walks from the parking lot to class could use a little pep.

When I first started looking around for an mp3 player, I started first browsing through CNET.com's top rated mp3 players for the cheapest unit in the 1-2 gig range. Thankfully, CNET isn't a blind iPod supporter, and had various other devices, often rated higher than iPod, that I could browse. Still, my friend has a nano, and the allure of that thin little glorified piece of gum almost had me.

But the iRiver Clix had an editors choice on CNET.com. I currently have an iRiver PMP 120, and was worried that the Clix would have the time-consuming, overly detailed user interface the PMP does. Thankfully, once I received my Clix, I was pleasantly surprised.

The Clix interface is flawless as far as I'm concerned. The four way 'click' buttons on the top, bottom, left and right side of the device is simple to use, even one handed (though I am a girl, this may not be true for some of the larger handed males).

The screen is massive compared to the device of it's size, and stunning. I didn't think it possible to have such a tiny screen so crisp. I've watched tv shows on my Clix now (check out iriver.com for the Clix video converter, worth the short download for sure), and it's wonderful.

Thankfully, there are oodles of audio-tweaking functions on the Clix. I believe it's referred to as a custom equalizer. Personally, the default settings, with the stock earphones, is the best sound I've heard from an mp3 player.

Also, very surprisingly, the am/fm feature is stunning. FM signals, with the exception of only a few stations (I'm in Albuquerque), sound CD quality. I'm sure this will vary city to city.

I did go out and purchase white-noise-eliminating ear buds to replace the somewhat 'cheap' stock earphones, which I do recommend to all who are planning on wearing their Clix for more than half an hour at a time.
Though the Clix is about twice as thick as the iPod Nano, it is shorter, and for about the same price, you are drenched in features. iRiver's website has flash games you can put on the Clix (it comes with a few preloaded) that are fun, though inevitably simple. The Clix can also display text formats, which work well, once you change the layout to portrait from landscape.

I do have a few complaints. The charge-via-usb is one. I know you can buy another charging device for typical wall-outlets, but still. And, though you can drag-and-drop, the Clix is intended to use Windows Media player. I found this a little frustrating, though honestly it's quite easy, I'm just a tad stubborn. :) At one point I did have to do a factor reset on the device, but I consider it no fault of the unit. My computer crashed while I had my Clix connected and transferring, and it seemed to take the Clix down with it. Thankfully, there is an easy factor reset, and I've had no problems since.

The iRiver support is slow. I had heard negative feedback regarding the support staff, mostly about response time, so I decided to test it and sent a simple question to them regarding the various ways to shuffle songs on the Clix. It took, literally, four weeks to get an e-mail response.


All and all, fantastic device if you're looking for something in 2 gig's!


Ann

Easier to use than a Nano. Has recording capibility and FM radio. Does not require iTunes. You can use your favorite media ripper player to transfer songs. All around great MP3 player for the money!!!

Just the way I like to shop. No waiting, very fast delivery, Item was as described. Well packaged. Will use this seller again with confidence

........................................................................I love tecnology...........................................................iRiver is Great!

I actually bought this a while back, and it was totally worth buying. The speakers made for it is decent; they aren't that loud, but worth it. The sound quality on the iRiver is superb. And since its so small, its an easy-to-go mp3 player. If your trying to save some money, I recommend buying a used one. But trust me, it will be worth it.

Great display features and sound quality, low cost. Great mp3 player! Easy transfers and compatibility!

I like the style, small, easy to use, iclix technology is superior to many media players/mp3's out there, specially ipod.

Small and compact mp3/4 player that packs a punch!
From mp3s to videos, to radio and even flash games and voice recordings, this thing delivers it all. Though some might think 2GB won't be enough for all that, however, I can't seem to fill it all. Navigation is very easy to use and the interface is brilliant. It is WMP synchronization ready, just plug and drag. The only dislike I have for this is the screen. Though nice, shiny and anti-scratch resistance, there is no anti-glare; bad viewing under Mister sun. But hey, this important thing is that this thing lasts! I've dropped it for I don't know how many time, it still work like perfect. 5/5, will beat nano-iPods anyday. Out.

This little mp3 player is cheaper than the I-pod and doses the job if you’re working out at the gym of even driving in your car.
Very easy to use to download music into. Just click and drag!
Downloading videos are an easy once you download the software to convert the file.
The graphic equalizer can really make the music crank with excellent bass.
My wife and I each have one and we like it very much.
I highly recommended this product.

Although IRiver isn't as well known or successful as some of its competitors, you can still find their players among the best in the world.
Their latest model, the IRiver Clix 2 is the exact proof for this, it combines a 2.2 inch touch screen AMOLED display with flash interface turning this player to one of the best in the market.
Tough the IRiver Clix 2 is thin and small its still very sturdy, this player fits perfectly in your hand and allows you to enjoy this great player in the palm of your hand.
The Clix 2 isnt the smallest player you could find, but its quality and featuers are what takes the jackpot, in one word this player is amazing.
The navigation of this device is very easy as the D-Click system lets you navigate your player by clicking on different sides of the screen.
The AMOLED display is a new kind of screen that not a lot of companies use yet. This technology provides you with viewing angles, thinner and brighter colors and saves a lot more energy than the LCD screen.
Whats really great about the screen is that the display can be rotated (in one direction) to enable you with a different view of your player.
Another great feature of the player is that you can design the fonts and the theme to match your own taste.
The video screen is great (a little too small, but still you get a great quality picture), and pictures get automaticly resized to fit the screen.
The clix 2 comes with 40 supported languages which make this player easy to use anywhere in the world.
The Clix 2 comes with a bunch of other great features such as games (great for spare time), radio, voice recorder and an alarm clock.
All in all the Clix 2 is a great player and gives a good competition to all the other players out there, with great battery life, amazing extra features, an eye popping display and great sound this player is one of the best in the market and is highly recommended for all of those gadget lovers out there.

Iriver Clix is the great mp4 player, not only play mp3 but you'll get fm radio and recordable plus stylish design and innovative user interface. Finally, if you use there candle, you can watch a very hight quality movie on it together. I LOVE IT than the others mp4 player I ever been use.

The shipping was fast and efficient. The product was in good shape-- no visible marks. I was dying for a mp3 because I constantly need to listen to music and I'm really glad I bought this.

The screen is very clear and crisp. The interface is new and easy to use. It is very easy to transfer songs, videos, and pictures onto the player. The sound quality is surpurb. The only con is that its only 2GB of storage.

This player is very good and i would recommended it to anyone.

I really like the screen and how you manuvere through the clix. It is very user friendly and is loaded withoptions. I currently just use it for e-audio books but will start using it for pics very soon. I would highly recomend this product.

LOVE IT and the service was GREAT! Thanks.

I liked the fast service and quality and the product is fantastic?

I hope to use the MP3 player in my exercise regimen; it is GREAT!

The service is SO GREAT with this company! I would like to buy other things through them if I have a need. They returned my email and were very informative!

I really appreciate it :-),

Brad Smith