Rio Riot 20 GB MP3 Player (MP3/WMA)

Average customer rating:

Roadtrippin' USA

Great player

A good player but not the best

Excellent and awful at the same time

Rockin' in the Semi-free world

Rio Riot 20 GB MP3 Player (MP3/WMA)

Manufacturer: Rio
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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20 GB | Hard Drive-Based | MP3 Players | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

20 GB digital audio player stores over 400 albums at high-quality setting

Supports both MP3 and WMA files

Rio DJ remembers your favorite songs and creates custom mixes

Built-in FM tuner with custom presets

Windows and Mac compatible

ASIN: B0000633E0

Product Description

You spoke, SONICblue listened. The Rio Riot was designed to meet the demanding needs of today's music lover. With a 20 GB drive that stores over 400 complete albums of impressive, high-quality music, and the intuitive Rio LogiTrack interface, the Rio Riot is the perfect player for your entire music collection.

Amazon.com Review

Smaller isn't always better with digital audio players. MP3 enthusiasts, after discovering that their CompactFlash memory-based players held only an hour or two of tunes, soon began turning to jukebox players with multi-gigabyte (GB) capacity. With its 20 GB memory, the Rio Riot offers one of the largest capacities in a digital audio jukebox, as well as fantastic sound, multiple format playback, and cool playback features.

Memory isn't the only thing that's large about the Rio Riot--at 5.5 inches wide and 1.25 inches thick, the Riot seems more like an XBox game controller. And unlike the svelte Apple iPod (which is easily operated one-handed), we found ourselves using both hands to manipulate the buttons and scroll wheel controls that are spread across the Riot's face. But its extra-large screen was easy on our eyes, displaying the playlist (something that's missing on the iPod) and currently playing song in readable text.

The Riot provides a number of ways to access tunes, including the standard search through albums, artists, and songs. It also offers the ability to create and save playlists (instead of just transferring them from your PC) and the unique Rio DJ, which can automatically generate playlists. You can set it to find your most-played songs and recently downloaded tunes, or you can use the Entertain Me setting to gather a random sampling of music from 15 minutes to an hour or every song loaded into the Riot. This is easily our favorite feature on the Riot.

However, our least-favorite feature is its USB connection for transferring music from the PC. While USB has become ubiquitous for both Mac and Windows users and is relatively fast, it's not a great solution for transferring large amounts of data. We did an initial transfer of 5 GB of music (one-fourth the Riot's capacity), and it took well over seven hours. Using the Apple iPod's FireWire connection (which can transfer data at up to 400 Mbps), transferring the same amount of files took less than 20 minutes.

The Riot produces a very big sound with the right headphones. The pair that's included are nicely light in weight, but they produce a rather tinny sound. You can adjust the bass and treble with the equalizer setting, but there is no true equalizer feature. It also comes with an FM radio tuner, which is a nice bonus. However, we had trouble getting strong radio signals for even the most powerful stations in the Seattle market.

Despite the fact that the Riot is a spinning hard drive, it seems to have a more than sufficient memory buffer to eliminate skipping. We used our regular air-drumming test (not recommended for typical use) and didn't suffer any skips. The battery life was also adequate, around seven to eight hours. The Riot also smartly puts itself to sleep if you've paused the music for more than a few minutes.

Overall, the Rio Riot offers a lot to like in a digital audio jukebox--if you don't mind its limitations. It's not easily carried in a pocket (unless you have cargo pants), and its slow USB connection can be maddening. But it's a great choice if you're looking for a device to carry your entire music collection wherever you roam. And we really do love the Rio DJ random playlist generator. --Agen G.N. Schmitz

Pros:

High capacity
Multiformat playback--both MP3 and WMA
FM radio is a bonus

Cons:

USB connectivity isn't optimal for downloading gigabytes of files from your PC
FM radio reception was sketchy

Amazon.com Product Description

The Rio Riot was designed to meet the demanding needs of today's music lover. With a massive 20 GB drive that stores over 400 complete albums of impressive, high-quality music, and the intuitive Rio LogiTrack interface, the Rio Riot is the perfect player for your entire music collection.

This small, ergonomic digital audio player also features an FM tuner with custom presets, an extra-large backlit LCD, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that will last up to 10 hours. The Rio LogiTrack player interface makes it easy to find, sort, and play your favorite songs, while the Rio DJ remembers your favorite songs and creates custom mixes.

The player supports both MP3 and WMA audio files, and comes with Real Jukebox (Windows), MoodLogic (Windows), and Apple iTunes (Mac) audio software for creating and managing audio files on your desktop PC.

The Rio Riot comes with a pair of headphones, carrying case, power adapter, rechargeable battery, a printed guide to getting started and a manual, and audio-management software for PC and Mac. It is compatible with PCs with an available USB port running Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP. It's also compatible with Macs with a USB port running OS 9.1 or later or OS X or later. The Rio Riot is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Roadtrippin' USA.......2006-01-21

This player has a lot going for it that the iPod does not, most importantly, it's ability to allow you to create a playlist on the device. This makes it perfect for roadtrips - put all of your music on it (it holds 2000+ songs) and hand it off to your passengers and have them play DJ - or for when you are away from your home computer. Travel a lot for business and easily bored with your iPod playlists? Voila!

Great player.......2005-03-12

This is a great mp3 player easy to use and operate. easy to organize your songs into your own personal playlists. the cost is alot cheaper then the other mp3 player and a lesser of a quility. i would recommend this mp3 player to anyone buying one.

A good player but not the best.......2004-10-27

I've had this unit since they were first introduced which was just pre-iPod. I would say for the money you should shop around, although this is an okay unit. Transfering is slow and not always error free but it gets the job done. A unit with firewire or USB 2.0 would be better. I have no plans on replacing my Riot as long as it works but by the time I do there will be plenty of options.

Excellent and awful at the same time.......2004-09-21

How can a device with such an amazing interface be so awful?

If you get over the glitches and squeeks when you play back a lot of your tracks then let me know. I have tried everything including the new drivers and copying time and time again. Even lowering the quality of my tracks did not help.

However what a cool interface, play tracks you've not heard for a long time, your favourites etc etc.

Battery, I trained it and realised you have to charge it when it is on and not turned off. Now I don't have any problems its always on.

Rugged, simple although I'd like to be able to take the tracks off.

I'd compare it with my archos av420 but its a little unfair. Apart from the interface the archos beats it in every way.

Buy an archos!

Rockin' in the Semi-free world.......2004-08-22

I bought a Rio Riot one month before shipping out to serve in Iraq. I spent that month transferring my entire music collection to the device. It saved my life. I had 5'500 some songs on it and it never left my side. A friend of mine had one and the first month we were there his was run over by a Hummer and was cracked all to pieces, but it still worked and now he has it in a display case with some other trophies. This device is rugged, durable, and one heck of a music player. I would like to say it took a bullet for me, but that honor goes to my Kevlar.

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Ink Toner Kit for Epson Stylus 5500, Cyan

Manufacturer: Amazon Imaging Inc
ProductGroup: CE

All Accessories | Printer Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

For Epson Model

Stylus 5500.

Cyan

Ink Toner Cartridge

ASIN: B00078VJ0U

Product Description

Inkjet Supplies
For Epson Model
Stylus 5500.
Cyan
Ink Toner Cartridge

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Quiet drives with loud fans

EZQUEST B20568 Pro Audio 200GB External Firewire 400 Hard Drive

Manufacturer: EZQUEST
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

FireWire | External Hard Drives | Hard Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

Includes 6-pin to 6-pin Firewire cable, power cable, Hard Disk Speedtools (Mac), Retrospect (Mac/PC)

High performance is ideal for digital audio/video use

7200 RPM spindle speed

8 MB buffer

Quiet Ball-bearing fan keeps the drive cool at minimal noise levels

ASIN: B0002O04SM

Product Description

The Pro Audio FireWire 400 hard drives have several advantages over the competition, including a larger 8MB buffer, new ball bearing fans to decrease noise levels while maintaining a low temperature (low temperature equals better performance), internal power supplies instead of space consuming wall warts, are pre-formatted for OS X, and come with a 2 year warranty. The Pro Audio drives are optimized for digital audio and video. Complete and ready to install, the EZQuest Pro Audio hard drives are the only sensible solution for your digital Pro Audio and video needs. Universal, internal auto-switching power supply minimizes external clutter Mac pre-formatted Stylish, durable steel-enforced casing Compatible with Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, MacOS 9.0+/OS 10.1.5 and later 2 year manufacturers warranty Dimensions - 8.875(D) x 7 (W) x 2.25(H) Weighs 6lbs

Customer Reviews:

Quiet drives with loud fans.......2006-01-02

Our studio has around 6 of these drives (various capacities). The "Pro Audio" designation must be a joke; you can hear their fans whining and rattling from several rooms away. I opened up a couple and found near-silent Samsung hard drives in them, wasted by poor quality fans in the enclosures.

We use these drives to make backup copies of finished sessions to sit on the shelf. They are too noisy for daily use.

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Quick and easy to install, this printer provides fast, high-quality printing with ProRes 1200 and FastRes 1200 settings for outstanding graphics. The printer features an embedded web server for online supply management, an internal Jetdirect print server, and an expandable design for increased printing flexibility, memory, and paper-handling capacity.

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New installation rough-in-frame for JBL SP6 and HTI6 in-wall speakers / Pair per box

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The sleek, stylish E15T4 LCD monitor is ultra-slim and provides exceptional picture quality while taking up minimal space on your desktop. A blazingly fast 16ms response time and high brightness levels result in brilliant images and the richest colors you'll want for video, 3D and motion graphics and gaming. Built with the latest in LCD technology, the E15T4 has high color saturation, low reflection and uses less energy than a traditional CRT monitor. It's the perfect choice for users who are limited on space and budget, but still want a thin, lightweight LCD display.

Customer Reviews:

E15T4 15-inch LCD Monitor.......2006-12-30

I purchased one of these monitors a few months back. It's a great item. Very sleek and stylish. Easy to hook up and operate. No drivers to load or anything!!! I'm so pleased, I'm buying another today!

EDIT: I now have two of these great monitors and I got them both for under $125.00 each! :)

Very nice.......2006-02-24

I got this monitor new $100 cheaper on eBay, so I would definitely say that it is a good value. But, even at $270 (as of Feb 06), it's still a really nice LCD.

Although all LCDs are very bright and sharp, this one is a little better than most of the ones I've used. That's probably why it's a bit expensive for a 15".

Anyway, great LCD. Highly recommended with or without an eMachines PC.

E15T4 15-inch LCD Monitor - very good - best for my use.......2005-09-19

I find this monitor to be very sharp and very bright. I had
to ajust to a lower setting in order to tone down the brightness. It is light and easy to move. It does tilt but the base does not extend to a taller view. At extra cost, another base could be purchased. A small price for a good product.

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HP Brio BA410 - Micro tower - 1 x C 800 MHz - RAM 64 MB - HD 1 x 20 GB - CD - Win98 SE - Monitor : none

ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B0009LYZYW

Product Description

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Fujifilm offers its NX-70 the ideal printer for high-resolution megapixel cameras. It features clean, economical and environmentally friendly printing with Fujifilm's original TA paper. It has a video output for displaying images on a TV monitor, multiple output on sticker sheets for extra fun or business applications and 20-sheet (10-sheet for sticker paper) paper cassette for fast and easy printing.

Amazon.com Product Description

For digital photography enthusiasts, Fuji offers the NX-70 digital printer, designed specifically for high-resolution digital cameras. Whether or not you use a computer or a film scanner, you can transfer data to the printer directly, preview your photos on your television, or insert the digital "film" card into your PC for editing, cropping, and other enhancements.

Although the Fuji NX-70 is a desktop printer fashioned to be a companion to PCs, it can print images directly from your digital camera without the use of a computer. Directly transfer data from 2, 4, 8, and 16 MB SmartMedia cards, or use other options, like the floppy disk adapter, to transfer images to your PC before printing. Either way, you'll appreciate the ability to print multiple images on one sheet of photo paper, choosing among several different configurations, including index prints and zoom.

Printing at two minutes per page and accommodating paper sizes to 4 by 6 inches, the NX-70 prints wallet-size photos and the photo stickers currently popular with kids. Fuji relies on thermo-autochrome printing for crisp, vivid images in resolutions of 306 dpi and 16.7 million colors.

The NX-70 runs on a high-performance RISC processor and employs heat to print on photo paper rather than using messy inks, toners, or ribbons. The High-Chroma processing system converts all of your digital camera's RGB data to YMC data. Every pixel gets mapped, enhancing color reproduction. Compact and light, measuring approximately 11 by 11 by 3 inches and weighing 6 pounds, the NX-70 easily fits into most every home or office. Accessories include a video cable, loading cassette, head cleaning paper, and power cord, supplemented by a one-year warranty. --Barbara Price

Customer Reviews:

Fuji NX-70 Printer.......2000-08-20

Even though the printer specs do not include Smart Media cardsabove 16MB, I had no problems reading a 32 MB card. You must have a TV plugged in in order to operate the unit. The prints turned out very well. I found that if I wanted to edit the prints (size and color) on my PC them place them back on my Smart Media card, I could improve the printing significantly. I find the media a bit expensive, but for a low cost printer that will be used for an occasional photo quality print, it is worth having it.

Average customer rating:

So far, so good

Da-Lite Manual 120" Diagonal Video Format Home Theater Wall Screen with Mahogany Veneer Case and Matte White Fabric

Manufacturer: Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.
ProductGroup: CE

All Home Theater Systems | Home Theater Systems | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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Product Features:

Veneer Model B with Matte White fabric and Mahogany Veneer finish.

Contemporary Styled Wall or Ceiling Screen. Veneer wrapped case fits any room decor. Choice of seven veneer finishes. Provides dependable service and beauty.

Perfect for classroom, meeting rooms or home theaters. Easy pull-down system locks at intervals to fit a variety of projection formats. Case design allows flush mounting to the ceiling or wall. Nylon bearings provide smooth quiet operation for the life of the screen.

Matte White is one of the most versatile screen surfaces and a good choice for situations when presentation material is being projected and ambient light is controllable. Its surface evenly distributes light over a wide viewing area. Colors remain bright and life-like, with no shifts in hue. Gain 1.0 with a 50-degree viewing half angle.

ASIN: B00028E902

Product Description

When aesthetics are of utmost importance, choose the Da-Lite Veneer Model B. With seven timeless veneers to choose from combined with Da-Lite's unrivaled quality and the capability of coordinating with Da-Lite's lectern and wall cabinet veneer finished lines, make the Veneer Model B the most flexible manual screen available for corporate needs. Home theaters will enjoy the traditional veneers to match any residential decor as well as the ease of installation. Available in square and video formats with two fabrics to select from, the Veneer Model B will add the finishing touch to corporate and home theater installations.

Customer Reviews:

So far, so good.......2007-06-01

Looks nice. I was worried that a pull-down screen would look cheap or would curve in on the sides, but this looks very nice and has worked wonderfully. It's a little tricky to get the screen back up at first, but once you do it a few times, you'll be a pro. The price was definitely right on this screen too.

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The Emulex family of LP10000/1050 Fiber Channel host bus adapters (HBAs) offers highly integrated 2Gb/s Fiber Channel connectivity solutions for both enterprise and midrange - class storage area networks (SANs). The LP1050Ex is a new member of the LP10000 family designed for use with PCI Express (PCIe) servers. The LP1050Ex HBAs deliver state of the art performance through the use of Thor, Emulex's sixth generation Fiber Channel controller and is available in a single - channel standard height, half - length card form factor.

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StreetWires Interconnects are the most sophisticated mobile audio cables in the world. ZN Interconnects feature twisted-pair construction for all of the music with none of the noise. The patented ZeroNoise RCA connectors feature the compact Sure Grip design for easy installation in tight places. The connectors are 24-karat Gold Plated for maximum signal transfer and corrosion protection, with split-tip RCA center pins for the most secure contact. Even the connector size and shape is designed for true functionality - easy to grip, and easy to install.

Male to 2 Female Zero Noise 2® RCA Y Connector

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Male to 2 Female Zero Noise 2® RCA Y Connector

Manufacturer: STREET WIRES
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Accessories & Supplies | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics

Product Features:

Twisted pair design with Phase Flow® H.D. PE insulation
Ultra Flex dual jacket
OFC conductors
Split pin center contact
Total Fit® Collar connector with Sure Grip molded body

ASIN: B000165MEW

Product Description

StreetWires Zero Noise 7 Y-adapter Pair of connectors: 1-male RCA to 2-female RCA

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StreetWires Zero Noise 7 Y-adapter Pair of connectors: 1-male RCA to 2-female RCA

Manufacturer: STREET WIRES
ProductGroup: CE

Patch Cable Adapters | Amplifier Installation | Installation | Car Accessories |
Product Features:

"Y"-adapter
combines two channels into one or splits one channel into two

ASIN: B000GJFNJ8

Product Description

"Y"-adapter * combines two channels into one or splits one channel into two

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