Thoughts on Rio 500

So my brother wanted an MP3 player for Christmas, but I really didn't want to drop the cheese required for something not-crapulent. However, thanks to Amazon's $50 off $200 coupon, you can get a Rio 500 for $135 and change (after rebate). Does anyone have any thoughts on this thing? I've never owned one, and was wondering if anyone had any experiences with it. __________________ If he doesn't care about weight, then you should buy him the one with the 5.4GB hard drive. I don't remember who made it. __________________ hmm.. there is one that i've been lookin at. Tad expensive, but i think its one of the best, small memory, mp3 players http://www.sonystyle.com/sonystyle/4...7.default.html its made by sony $399.95, its small, and uses sony's memory sticks. The best feature i like about this is the built in lithium battery. This means that the battery doesn't have a memory. If u want a big thing get that new Creative one. Its a 6 gig mp3 player. OR!!! u can get one of those that plays cds and mp3s burnt onto a cd Wanna talk?, come to the irc #got|apex? on irc.dal.net ..hehe, (yeah i just had to get that in there ) __________________ I have the Rio 500, and it's not a bad player. If you crave a large variety without having to haul flash cards around, then it probably isnt the one you're looking for. I take it snowboarding, and it tides me over pretty well. It's extremely small size is a bonus, but it's lack of a radio tuner kind of sucks. For $135, it's not a bad deal. If your bro's a hardcore music addict, and wants to carry a huge load of music with him, look somewhere else. If he is a casual user, it's prolly perfect for him. __________________ Quote: Originally posted by IrishSS I have the Rio 500, and it's not a bad player. If you crave a large variety without having to haul flash cards around, then it probably isnt the one you're looking for. I take it snowboarding, and it tides me over pretty well. It's extremely small size is a bonus, but it's lack of a radio tuner kind of sucks. For $135, it's not a bad deal. If your bro's a hardcore music addict, and wants to carry a huge load of music with him, look somewhere else. If he is a casual user, it's prolly perfect for him. That's what I needed to hear. Thanks. No reliability problems? __________________ The software (RioPort) is really flakely until you register it. Be absolutley sure to do this before you try and use it. Other than that, I have not had a single problem with it. Mavi forum