iPod spelled backwards is Dopi – and that’s what you are if you buy one of those overpriced, overhyped machines instead of this unheralded Rio Carbon player. Its 5GB storage disk holds more than the $199 iPod at a much cheaper price, its battery runs longer, and it’s free of Apple’s charming proprietary file-format shenanigans. Even the Carbon’s slim, tapered, business-card-size design bests its trendy big-bucks rival! This is turning into a rout – we’ll stop before it gets too ugly.
If you’d rather subsidize those awful U2 commercials and those not-particularly-attractive pastel casings, you know where to go. Must be nice to have that kind of money to throw away, Daddy Warbucks. On the other hand, if you prefer more storage space, universally sharable MP3s, and a longer battery charge, here you go. The rest of us will try not to be too snotty when we see you rubes toting your iPods around on the subway, but it won’t be easy.
Features:
* Condition: refurbished by Rio
* 30 day warranty and tech support from Rio
* 5GB of memory stores up to 1250 songs
* Built-in mic for voice record
* Drag & drop data and music files
* Rechargeable battery – up to 20 hours
* USB 2.0 for faster downloads
* Charge from USB or Power Adapter
* Plays MP3, WMA & Audible
Contents:
* Rio Carbon 5GB Player
* Carry Case
* High Quality Earbuds
* Power Adapter
* USB Cable
* Installation Disk
* Quick Start Guide
System Requirements:
* Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP and MAC OS X 10.2 or later
* Intel Pentium II 233 mhz or higher
* 64MB RAM
* 35MB available hard drive space
* USB Port
* CD-ROM drive
