iRiver 1T604BL T60 MP3 Player Review:

The ultra-portable iRiver 1T604BL T60 MP3 Player delivers exceptional sound quality in a uniquely durable and sporty design. The iRiver 1T604BL T60 MP3 Player includes everything contemporary customers expect from an MP3 player, including such extras as a 65,000-color LCD screen and a built-in digital FM radio. Users can load BMP picture files onto the iRiver 1T604BL T60 MP3 Player to share with friends on the T60’s robust screen. In addition to supporting MP3, WMA, ASF, and OGG Q10 music files, the T10 is PlaysForSure verified to support subscription-based music download services, giving you instant, affordable access to millions of songs right out of the box. When it’s time to transfer files onto the T10, USB 2.0 connectivity and Windows Media Player 10 compatibility make file transferring a snap. The iRiver 1T604BL T60 MP3 Player also supports a mass storage mode. Other design features include a voice recorder–which is a great feature to record important class lectures or business meetings–an alarm clock, an integrated sport clip, and an easy-to-use jog dial user interface. With 4 GB of internal Flash memory, the T10 supports up to 136 hours of audio playback. Powered by one AAA battery, the T10 is capable of producing 19 hours of audio playback. Compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, the T10 measures 2.57 by 1.08 by 0.87 inches, weighs just .85 ounce.

iRiver 1T604BL T60 MP3 Player User Said:

This is a tough item to rate. It’s my third iRiver, and by far the smallest. It’s amazing what they’ve packed into the iRiver 1T604BL T60 MP3 Player, but that’s also one of the problems.

Give it a five on audio quality and the equalizer. Give it a three on the controls. And give it a two on hype. Screen color, hah. It’s less than an inch long screen. It’s good enough to see the name of the song, but I wouldn’t want to watch “Lawrence of Arabia” — not that you could or would actually want to.

Pros: Great audio
iRiver 1T604BL T60 MP3 Player holds 1,012 of my music: it all depends on the length of the selection.
Battery Life: Once you get it loaded (or once you get loaded), the AAA battery lasts about 15 hours!
FM: A decent receiver.
Recorder: I suppose if you really has a thought and needed to record it because you didn’t have paper or pen, this would be very handy, but keep the notes short.
Cost: You can’t beat it.
Can be directly loaded from your Music file folder. Just drag and drop.

Cons: The controls are unwieldy at best. Same problem with the larger iRiver cousins that I’ve reported on, but even more so. This is so small that it’s somewhat difficult switching from Music, to Record, to Settings, etc. It’s also tougher to get to the equalizer.

I suppose that I could list the earbuds as a con as well, but I have yet to get an MP3 player - including my iPod - where the standard earbuds were any good.

The last con is the “instruction” manual on paper or disc. They’re both terrible.

I do recommend iRiver 1T604BL T60 MP3 Player, but before you get frustrated, do read the instructions. And, yes, you have to load the mini-disc to get to the good parts like the equalizer and settings. It’s a good thing that it is identical to the other iRivers I have.

P.S. Three days later: One of the primary reviews and mfg specs said that it had a clip. It does not. Another said that there was a lanyard. It doesn’t. The only way to “carry” it is to just dump it in your pocket or, lacking a pocket, I found a small carrying case from a camera lens with a squeeze paper clip worked nicely. But mostly, I just put it in my pocket when I use the longer Sony earbuds.

By the way, the more I listen, the more pleased I am with the range. Songs that are blurred on my iPod and even my oldest iRiver are automatically equalized on this one. I still rate it at 4 stars and can’t wait to try it with my noise canceling earbuds when I travel.

Still, the quality and number of songs is well worth the money. Give it a chance. It’s only slightly larger than the battery so you have to expect a little inconvenience in set up.

—– By Ethan A. Winning

iRiver 1T604BL T60 Features:

• Robust and portable 4 GB audio player and picture viewer
• 65,000-color LCD screen; easy-to-use jog dial interface
• Up to 19 hours of battery life; built-in FM radio
• Supports subscription music services; supports MP3, WMA, ASF, and OGG Q10 music files

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