Product Reviews Analisys Results

PRODUCT	Rio_PMP300
OVERALL SCORE	1.49
NUMBER OF REVIEWS	298
FEATURE: other_attributes	SCORE: 1.12
2.00	...cket scientist to operate it 2) The volume of music free on [the net is pretty amazing] , as well as the variety 3) The music sounds better on the p... go to review
2.00	... Thats 16 songs i can listen to, and like everyone of them. [these mp3 players are great] for people who dont care about "super quality" music, i can... go to review
2.00	...tly recommend a more exspensive MP3 that would last longer. [The sound quaulity is pretty good] if you down load right. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$):... go to review
2.00	...t expensive), it is compact, non-skipable, and easy to use. [The PMP300 is perfect] for exercising or traveling. If you are sick of your cd pla... go to review
2.00	...duct Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: [The PMP300 is pretty good] . The sound quality is good. It's even better than my comput... go to review
2.00	... PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: No one denies [that MP3s are awesome] . But this player doesn't really further the case. The one w... go to review
2.00	...duct Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: [The Diamond Rio Special is great] I got one off of e-bay it runs off of just one battery for ... go to review
2.00	...1121738) Content: I recently got the MP3 Rio for Christmas. [This MP3 player is great] . I must say I have not been this pleased with a computer pr... go to review
2.00	...s you compromise the quality of the music your rip. It does [have excellent RIO quality sound and] the cable used is kinday flimsy though, but with care, gets... go to review
2.00	...e music in the palm of your hand that's as big as a deck of [cards] this is the best one to get. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (... go to review
2.00	...he music mix of your dreams. The random track selection and [the continuous play feature are nice] touches. Comes packaged with MusicMatch Jukebox which is gr... go to review
2.00	...ouple of cd's (depends on the quality of mp3 that you rip). [The sound is great] ! I personally cannot see any difference what so ever betwee... go to review
2.00	...ritating to put in my ears and sometimes uncomfortable, but [the sound is excellent] , and the EQ is unable to be adjusted but it helps enhance t... go to review
2.00	...1121738) Content: I recently acquired a diamond MP3 player. [The sounds is excellent] and I was very impressed with its portability and no skip p... go to review
2.00	...at?? I think so. Diamond RIO PMP300+ and MPEG Layer 3 Audio [Format] is the best thing that could ever happened to music lovers.... go to review
2.00	...ce, I give it a lot of credit. The size is great and all of [the features are nice] . Don't let the price fool you! This thing is perfect for ti... go to review
2.00	...stening to audio books, not playing music. For my purposes, [the player is perfect] except that it can't resume. If I have a 30 minute mp3 file... go to review
2.00	...e complaints, the actual sound quality and ease of use with [this player is incredible] . The button layout are easy to use, the software is easy to... go to review
2.00	...rchased my player as introduction into the MP3 music genre. [The player was great] as a workout buddy. It is small, lightweight, inexpensive, ... go to review
2.00	...ites (of course I have no idea who any of the artists are!) [The ear phones are very nice] and I have used them with several other devices as well. Th... go to review
2.00	...to your pocket. It's also super light making it a very nice [portable music player] . Other than it's compact nature, the Rio is nice because it... go to review
2.00	...the biggest knock against it other than the lack of memory. [Battery usage] is pretty good. I've gone a week of heavy playing without t... go to review
2.00	...orite music quickly and easily. A snap to set up, very good [quality sound] , no moving parts, and no disks to pop in. It can almost go ... go to review
2.00	...P3 Player "Specially Challenged?" I BELIEVE THIS MP3 PLAYER [HAS GOOD QUALITY SOUND AND] WOULD NOT FALL APART ON YOU. I DROPPED IT A FEW TIMES, SO T... go to review
2.00	...t me tell ya its not good they skip and skip and skip. But, [the Rio Diamond is great] it has no moving parts, so it don't skip even if it drop it... go to review
2.00	...iliar in programs like Microsoft's Media Player and WinAmp. [The playlist editor was good] for browsing MP3 files on my hard drive and creating a temp... go to review
2.00	...duct Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: [The rio pmp300 is cool] . I can now get all that internet music onto a portable devi... go to review
2.00	... Yes Amount Paid (US$): 130-$170 +$50 mail-in rebate Summary [: Rio PMP300 is pretty good] Pros: Low price, good quality sound Cons: Only 32MB Bottom ... go to review
1.90	...uts and only change MP3 tracks maybe once every 1-2 months. [Batter life] is better than expected. A singe AA battery will last maybe... go to review
1.90	...ds. Anyway. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 90 Summary: [audio book] perfect Pros: books Cons: memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.90	...y card or the PMP500 which has 64 megs internal memory. The [software included] is extremely user-friendly. It took me minutes to learn how... go to review
1.90	...includes a FHG VBR encoder. This encoder is really fast and [great sounding, better than Xing Technology] 's VBR. Variable bitrate changes the bitrate for sections of... go to review
1.90	... to $200, which is worth it if you're a love music. It's an [amazing piece of technology] . I can take all of my favorite songs with me wherever I go,... go to review
1.90	... player. Despite it's low on board memory the Rio is a very [attractive looking piece of technology] and it is rather durable. Mine has survived a drop of my ca... go to review
1.90	...od deal. Functionality is great - it is easy to use and the [buttons] are easy to reach. There are four graphic equalizer setting... go to review
1.90	... of your pocket..). On the bright side of things, the Rio?s [buttons] were nicely placed and laid out, and they look good too. Th... go to review
1.90	...od deal for $150 (at that time). The color, design, and LCD [display] are very helpful and informative. I think this product has ... go to review
1.90	...ary: The Objective Truth Pros: it works, durable, 3rd party [support] , good quality, and upgradable Cons: to upgrade is expensive... go to review
1.90	...ctations, low satisfaction. To be fair, it does the job - I [download] my favorite songs on to it, and I can get between 7 and 8 s... go to review
1.90	...dios to the personal CD players that of course hang on ones [belt] with the cute little headphones. Why can't people just simp... go to review
1.90	...data files instead, and it reads them all, so you can put a [hell] of a lot of nice CD quality 128kbps tracks on one cd, infac... go to review
1.90	...quality and ease of use with this player is incredible. The [button layout] are easy to use, the software is easy to navigate through, ... go to review
1.90	...50 Summary: good, but is it good enough to beat a md? Pros: [efficiency] , decent price, never skips, cd quality Cons: don't buy it i... go to review
1.90	...hat is a good point for any MP3 player, the Rio program for [downloading songs] is extremely user friendly. The size of the player makes it... go to review
1.90	...e Rio itself. A pity, because I'd love to have a library of [flash cards] of my favorite music. The MusicMatch software that's bundle... go to review
1.90	...ay to listen to the music i wanted at the time. i am always [satisfied] and i love listening to the music of my choice. i love the ... go to review
1.90	...sette player. Downloading is fast, user friendly interface. [Basically] i love it! The new one is translucent and that makes a grea... go to review
1.90	... player. The things i like about this product is that i can [pick] my favorites songs and bring it anywhere to listen to it. T... go to review
1.90	... I have had no problems with it. The battery cover stays on [headphone jack] is fine case stays together. The 32mb memory is plenty for ... go to review
1.90	...sic-to-go in a lower priced range. I would recommend a good [case] for the Rio because the device is not that sturdy (Case Log... go to review
1.90	...Rio because the device is not that sturdy (Case Logic?s Mp3 [case] works nicely, even though mainly for the RCA Lyra Mp3 Playe... go to review
1.90	...our pocket while you are having fun. I would recommend this [music player] to everyone. It even has a cool design. Recommended: Yes Su... go to review
1.90	...our pocket while you are having fun. I would recommend this [music player] to everyone. It even has a cool design. Recommended: Yes Su... go to review
1.90	... me all the time. I never had any problems with it, and the [bundled software] was easy to use. The only problem with the software is that... go to review
1.90	.... High end frequency reproduction is quite good and the Rio [performs] great with Jazz reproduction. The power that the Rio drives... go to review
1.90	...and "north/south" is volume, it's quite easy to use. MP3 in [general] is also a great benefit to the Rio, and to other players as... go to review
1.90	...ould like some music-to-go in a lower priced range. I would [recommend] a good case for the Rio because the device is not that stur... go to review
1.90	...unt Paid (US$): 249 Summary: Good news - and bad Pros: Good [capacity] , cute, easy to use Cons: Bad power system, average sound, p... go to review
1.90	... would sometimes cause it to do that. Technical support was [friendly] and helpful and I soon got my replacement. My recommendatio... go to review
1.90	...45 minutes (or one standard-sized album) on the device. The [controls] are very easy to use, especially useful is the "hold" slide... go to review
1.90	...at this device output was amazing. The sound was realistic, [full] , and had great tones. It sounded CD quality. Still to my am... go to review
1.90	...formative User Guide for beginners, display light, document [storage] , greater song capacity, more rugged battery cover and bette... go to review
1.90	...lar' appeal. many times people have asked me what else is a [computer] good for? maybe an occasional email, a random resume, and s... go to review
1.90	..., or didn't record them right from the CD (choppy). Yes, my [computer] works fine and is up to date. Also, after 4(?) days, an err... go to review
1.90	... type works well for you, of course). Included software The [included software] is very easy to use. The Rio Manager is based on a modified... go to review
1.90	...ebates a year or two ago. At that price - it's a good deal. [Functionality] is great - it is easy to use and the buttons are easy to re... go to review
1.90	...duct Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: [diamond] is easy to use and great for mp3s. I swear that even my oen... go to review
1.90	...s problem. I guess this is a clue to me to start liking MP3 [bands] better than my old stand-bys! The sound is a little scratch... go to review
1.90	... program about an hours worth of music on there and the RIO [program] is very easy to use. Playback and use is great! I can easil... go to review
1.90	...ummary: Could have been a good value Pros: Rio One w/ 128Mb [extension] a good value Cons: Build quality is near crap Bottom Line: ... go to review
1.90	...32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio PMP300 [portable music player] is perfect. It's so lightweight that I can hardly feel it o... go to review
1.90	...iced. Taking only 1 AA battery which will give you 12 hours [playback] is also good. I Like the digital/modern look to it though a... go to review
1.90	...ity to play without skipping. The lack of a disc or tape to [insert] is also nice. It's a great way to listen to music when you'... go to review
1.90	...someone stealing his CDs. The battery life is great and the [sounds produces] are also great. Unlike a CD player the Diamond Rio fits nea... go to review
1.90	...ery convenient when traveling because of its small size and [sleek design] , and was also very easy to use with the software that comes... go to review
1.90	... sound effect. Yet it is very true to its sound. If you can [load] high quality mp3 and use good ear phone, you can have excep... go to review
1.90	...unit. A USB connection would be really nice. I've created a [collection] of my favorite songs encoded at 64 kbps which even sound go... go to review
1.90	...skiped like crazy. Putting 14 songs on the rio with near cd [quality sound] is fine by me. I suggest this product to anyone. After all ... go to review
1.90	...rtable cd player. Best part is that it don't skip at all. I [skateboard] and I have a great time listening to music and skating at t... go to review
1.90	...about it skipping. It has been a great addition to my music [listening experience] , and just good to own. Recommended: Yes Summary: sound Pros... go to review
1.90	...t I would be happy with my Purchase. The first 2-3 weeks it [produced] great sound quality, assuming that it should, and wonderful... go to review
1.90	...s very new and should last atleast a year before failing to [produce] great(or good) sound and buttons should not come loose. I c... go to review
1.90	...age of 9 songs. It comes with headphones and a battery. The [instructions] are easy to understand and beginners can install it in minu... go to review
1.90	...don't really regret making the purchase, it's been a lot of [fun] and is still very convenient to have so much music on such ... go to review
1.90	...bility. Proprietary memory format. Limited display Bottom [Line] : Excellent when it first came out, perhaps dated now, but g... go to review
1.90	...Easy to use Cons: Cheap plastic parts. Lack features Bottom [Line] : A decent bang for the buck. A bit dated now. ... go to review
1.90	... Parallel interface, No room for names, small memory Bottom [Line] : Perfect for the bargain hunter, but don't even mention to ... go to review
1.90	...doesn't hold much music, annoying to load music into Bottom [Line] : Great if you only want to have a little music with you, bu... go to review
1.90	...ad I bought this particular one. First of all, its size and [weight] are excellent. I even once forgot where it was while listen... go to review
1.90	...ount Paid (US$): 80.00 Summary: Nice MP3 Player Pros: Size, [weight] , great sound, does not skip, durable Cons: Memory, bass Bot... go to review
1.90	...t fine if you are looking for a small music device that can [provide] great quality sound and music at a price that beats all in ... go to review
1.90	...ll be using headphones. I generally encode at 96kbps, which [provides] a nice balance between sound quality and storage space. I c... go to review
1.90	... more expensive portable MP3 players. Not only does the Rio [provide] a great way to listen to your mp3s. It lets you have a skip... go to review
1.90	...eching of the brakes as the subway approaches its next stop [provides] excellent harmony for this tin can in a box. This is not mu... go to review
1.90	...ount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Fun toy, expensive toy. Pros: [Tiny size] , excellent sound quality, excellent interface Cons: Small s... go to review
1.90	...ity music (think of it as about a minute for every MB). The [PC interface] is fine, though there were a few bugs, but nothing you can'... go to review
1.90	... screeching of the brakes as the subway approaches its next [stop] provides excellent harmony for this tin can in a box. This ... go to review
1.80	...io is th answer. i was able to download some of my greatest [hits] (no 70's music allowed) and went running and working out for... go to review
1.80	...it's too much trouble to use my CD burner to make "greatest [hits] " CDs [i.e. if it were convenient to burn CDs, I'd only be u... go to review
1.80	... player a cool look I suppose.. But it is very very easy to [hit] the button and have it do something different than what you... go to review
1.80	...t was amazing. The sound was realistic, full, and had great [tones] . It sounded CD quality. Still to my amazement, I had to sha... go to review
1.80	...y or out in the streets, crisp and clear sound. easy to use [buttons] on front so you can just reach into your pocket and change ... go to review
1.80	...easy to put songs on and take them off, it was durable, the [buttons] were very easy to access and use even when clipped on a bel... go to review
1.80	... 1.00b which I found on dailymp3.com. The latter is a handy [utility] which allows you to check the memory blocks on both the int... go to review
1.80	... much as the Rio itself. A pity, because I'd love to have a [library] of flash cards of my favorite music. The MusicMatch softwar... go to review
1.80	...ors have it). I haven't even gotten around to trying the EQ [settings] , the sound is fine "flat". The "intro" and sample features ... go to review
1.80	...s: Cheap plastic parts. Lack features Bottom Line: A decent [bang] for the buck. A bit dated now. ... go to review
1.80	... Yes Amount Paid (US$): 200 w/ $100 rebate Summary: Perfect [Exercise] Partner Pros: Perfect for working out- completely customiza... go to review
1.80	...t, non-skipable, and easy to use. The PMP300 is perfect for [exercising] or traveling. If you are sick of your cd player skipping wh... go to review
1.80	...h a fresh alkaline. Despite its flaws, the PMP300 is a good [exercise] companion. Its light weight, and skip immunity make it pref... go to review
1.80	...warranty service again.... When it worked, even with decent [earphones] , the sound sucked, totally bassless, although loud enough, ... go to review
1.80	...ch are shadowed by vocals and louder instruments. The great [advantage] of MP3 compression is that sound quality loss can be kept t... go to review
1.80	...: This is really a great product. This thing has many great [advantages] over a CD player with only a few disadvantages. First just ... go to review
1.80	...r by the 3rd listen, mp3s are a Godsend. If you have decent [computer speakers] you can listen at your PC (which is where many college stud... go to review
1.80	...ill be around for a long time. They are compact and easy to [carry] with you anywhere you go. Since the music is digital it wil... go to review
1.80	... to the limited screen size, it is very compact and easy to [carry] around. Unfortunately, there are more downsides than ups to... go to review
1.80	...asy to use, can quickly upload new songs, small and easy to [carry] around Cons: can only fit about 30 minutes of music on it B... go to review
1.80	... the Diamond Rio has...I think it would also be perfect for [joggers] /walkers, or just long enough to do an exercise workout. The... go to review
1.80	...Dell, and the quality of sound is unbelievable. My favorite [aspect] of the Rio is the impressive sound quality. It looks cool a... go to review
1.80	...he car And other things of that nature..GREAT Product GReat [Savings] in CD's i love this Product. and thing Everyone Should have... go to review
1.80	...e, there seems to be many others with a much higher quality [build] . I would not suggest going for the Rio just because it is t... go to review
1.80	...ecommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: sweet Pros: [large capacity] , easy to use Cons: not very ergonomical Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	...internal memory editor. All three software components had a [clean] and easy to use interface. The software player performed ba... go to review
1.80	...t is fairly straight forward and easy to use with some nice [links] to MP3 web sites (of course I have no idea who any of the a... go to review
1.80	...and external memories. The RioPort Audio Manager is a great [improvement] over the bundled software. It allows you to rip and encode ... go to review
1.80	...great sound quality, assuming that it should, and wonderful [capabilities] . Not assuming that a high priced MP3 Player should last mor... go to review
1.80	...rice it holds a lot of music. What I like best is that it's [tiny] , smaller than my wallet. It comes with all the basic featur... go to review
1.80	...B) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Media has become the great [path] of communication, spreading like a wildfire across the worl... go to review
1.80	... the player, and a MP3 Music Sampler CD which makes a nifty [coaster] . That's about it. All in all I dig the Rio, I just would ha... go to review
1.80	...long distance runs. The sound quality was excellent and the [ability] to listen to all of the songs off my hard drive was a real ... go to review
1.80	...lmost go anywhere with me .... not in the water. I love the [ability] to download and go. The ability to mix ANY songs together, ... go to review
1.80	...o wasts time using these things at home when i have a great [surround sound system] to listen two that i can plug headphones into if it is anno... go to review
1.80	... are a bit more difficult to accomplish, but still a decent [software package] overall. Also, not giving the full version of the software ... go to review
1.80	...-wise since it only takes a single AA. It also has a handy " [hold" feature] , so that the music doesn't get accidentally turned off if t... go to review
1.80	...D. Not good. Since buying my model, they have improved this [skip protection] so consider that when buying one. Next the storage capacity... go to review
1.80	...yer doesn't really further the case. The one word that best [suits] when I think about this player is simply mediocre. The soun... go to review
1.80	...ne leather case for my Motorolla Profile 300 created a good [case] for the player. I've thrown the player (inside the case) in... go to review
1.80	...and a skip free playing system all contained within a sleek [case] , the Rio looked the part. However, the performance failed t... go to review
1.80	...til you press the A-B button again. It's also great for the [car] , it can be used in the car by using an adapter like you wou... go to review
1.80	...disc player or cd player. The Diamond Rio PMP300 is a great [music player] that should be bought by everyone who wants to be able to t... go to review
1.80	...le and portable MP3 player named the Diamond Rio is a great [music player] . Although illegal, you could actually get all your music fr... go to review
1.80	...ike I bought a five dollar milk shake, I am please with the [performance] of the Rio 300. It is a solid state device which means that... go to review
1.80	...t has a small memory cache, I am very pleased on its superb [performance] on 1 AA battery! This tiny thing can get hour to a hour and... go to review
1.80	... consumer nitpicking. All in all, it's been one of the best [electronics] purchases I've ever made, and it's well worth every penny. ... go to review
1.80	... too obtrusive. A design fetaure that compliments the sleek [compact design] of the product. It is also very light on power consumption.... go to review
1.80	... the radio (who can blame ya?), these are perfect for their [compact size] and the fact that you don't have to carry tapes or cd's wit... go to review
1.80	...fortable and does impede full breathing. The Rio and MP3 in [general] were a perfect fit. I was attracted to the Rio because it s... go to review
1.80	...e improved. Its size is great, very small, this is good for [travel] . Also, it has no moving parts. This means there is absolutl... go to review
1.80	...t is unskippable. The size is also very attractive to those [traveling] or exercising; it is small enough to fit into the palm of y... go to review
1.80	..., or ?ripping?, the song). The Rio was very convenient when [traveling] because of its small size and sleek design, and was also ve... go to review
1.80	...time as the biggest drawback, but to me it is perfect for a [casual] jog. For as much as I use it, I think I got a good deal aft... go to review
1.80	...h card that will let me add another 32mb, so that is a nice [option] to have. The point where I decided to keep my Diamond Rio c... go to review
1.80	...ide for beginners, display light, document storage, greater [song capacity] , more rugged battery cover and better headphones. Recommend... go to review
1.80	... to try out it, since I could return it within 30 days. The [software installed] fine on the first try, and the only trouble I ran into was ... go to review
1.80	...tent: Gone are the days of tapes, you can't get the awesome [audio] you want out of them and they are also annoying when you wa... go to review
1.80	...r ones but you don't get anything special. On top of decent [function] and little or none special features this is the ugliest one... go to review
1.80	...add an I and it's PIMP Pros: started fad, great look, great [function] Cons: not too much memory, not much expandibility Bottom Li... go to review
1.80	...d for: Athletes - Lightweight and Portable, Perfect for the [Gym] Summary: Not the best, but still awesome! Pros: 1 aa batter... go to review
1.80	... 7 or 8 minutes to download 64 MB of mp3s with the parallel [connection] , which is fine with me, most of the time. The only way to g... go to review
1.80	...e less computer-literate people use the Rio as a very light [paperweight] . By the time you read this, it's possible to pick one of th... go to review
1.80	...usic Device? Pros: Good 2-3 weeks, but then only good for a [Paper] Weight Cons: Horrible Bass and Trebble controls. Also, Bad... go to review
1.80	... they will come back and buy some more stuff from you. Well [guess] what, it won't work because people are going to read epinio... go to review
1.80	... -- providing the best playback for the money -- with great [control] placement. The raveMP really has some poor button placement... go to review
1.80	... take it around is great. The Rio really does a good job of [making] the whole process simple. You can load your CDs right on to... go to review
1.80	...t Bottom Line: The Diamond Rio 32MB mp3 player is great for [making] your own mix of music and carrying it around wherever you g... go to review
1.80	...an eat a battery in less than a week, so I HIGHLY recommend [making] a small investment in rechargeable batteries. That way when... go to review
1.80	...alm of your hand or into your pocket. It's also super light [making] it a very nice portable music player. Other than it's compa... go to review
1.80	... has many good features. With a little more work to improve [user friendliness] with the software, the Rio can be perfect. Recommended: Yes... go to review
1.80	...r a way to carry your MP3 mixes with you the Rio is a great [starter] . At first my Personal Rio was a tad slow. MP3's loaded slow... go to review
1.80	...nt Paid (US$): 75 (sale cause shop had fire) Summary: Great [starters] MP3 player Pros: Small price tag, expandability, modern loo... go to review
1.80	...h me. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Nice [Starter] Pros: Small, Light, Low Battery Usage Cons: No Usb Connecti... go to review
1.80	...ume, it's quite easy to use. MP3 in general is also a great [benefit] to the Rio, and to other players as well. No longer do I ha... go to review
1.80	... price. This is a great gift thought because of the greater [storage] , on the normal Rio player you can only get 30 minutes UNLES... go to review
1.80	... a hundred dollars. But if you want to be able to more good [quality music] on your rio, you generally need a flash card. The flash car... go to review
1.80	...epp. It allows you to store more than 1-hour worth of great [quality music] you can listen to while you are away. One more thing is tha... go to review
1.80	...ry I found that this was only enough for 1/2 hour of decent [quality music] , not the advertised 1 hour. I could have bought an addition... go to review
1.80	...he Diamond Rio to anybody who is willing to pay for perfect [quality music] in the palm of your hand! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$... go to review
1.80	...d I had to do it every day. It only held 30 minutes of good [quality music] and I had a 1.5 hour commute, so I wouldn't want the same s... go to review
1.80	...t not free of charge. But they were really nice and easy to [talk] to on the phone. Which made me feel better about my mp3 pla... go to review
1.80	...he market. I got a very good deal on my Rio and loved it to [death] . When my original Black Rio with 32mb of memory arrived in ... go to review
1.80	...0 player until I got a hold od my friend's. It was cool and [sleek] and very cool. It was so much fun to use and operate. It is... go to review
1.80	...ount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: Portable Media Pros: Compact, [sleek] , Easy to use Cons: 60 minute limitation, price Bottom Line:... go to review
1.80	...t of options and playlist organization features. I love the [sleek] look and small size the best about this product, and the wa... go to review
1.80	...software. Anyone who likes music on the go should and has a [computer] is a perfect fit for the Diamond RIO. Recommended: Yes Amou... go to review
1.80	...lows you to use the unit in a car though if you have a good [stereo system] you can start to tell the difference in sound at the differ... go to review
1.80	...phones. I generally encode at 96kbps, which provides a nice [balance] between sound quality and storage space. I can fit about 45... go to review
1.80	..., but you really need more room for music! Pros: Skip-Free, [Long Battery Life] , Easy to Use, Comes with everything you need to get started... go to review
1.80	...ratch or lose. You can't destroy the media, which is a nice [bonus] . No Skipping --For the same reason above, the player will n... go to review
1.80	... This Mp3 player is so easy to use and is so much easier to [walk] or jog with than a walkman or discman. You can just clip in... go to review
1.80	...ersonal experience with my Rio, I know that this is a great [invention] . With the Rio, you can bring this pocket size, 2.5 ounce mu... go to review
1.80	...00 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Talk about a great [invention] , this is now the only portable audio device that I use. It ... go to review
1.80	...roblem with some .zip files that can be repaired. Perfectly [acceptable] for .mp3 files and graphics files where a single inverted b... go to review
1.80	...: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 40 Summary: Not hifi but perfectly [acceptable] Pros: Lightweight, relatively small Cons: Can't resume, sof... go to review
1.80	...roblem with some .zip files that can be repaired. Perfectly [acceptable] for .mp3 files and graphics files where a single inverted b... go to review
1.80	...exceeding other conventional players. Playlist and category [organization] is a great feature on this product. Also, you can hook this... go to review
1.80	...to its sound. If you can load high quality mp3 and use good [ear phone] , you can have exceptional sound. The size is very strong. E... go to review
1.80	...g those speakers directly into my Rio, and the high quality [ear phones] that came with it let me listen to this music EVERYWHERE AN... go to review
1.80	...nes from Koss (the Porta Pro's and Porta Sport models, best [bass response] ever from portable compact headphones, comfortable and < $8... go to review
1.80	...nes from Koss (the Porta Pro's and Porta Sport models, best [bass response] ever from portable compact headphones, comfortable and < $8... go to review
1.80	...wless, it makes playback easy with the push of a button. An [accessory] that is a good thing for jogging though, is the headphone r... go to review
1.80	... allready had owned well over 500 MP3s, and for the amazing [convenience] that it brings, being able to throw any songs you want onto... go to review
1.80	... to make "greatest hits" CDs [i.e. if it were convenient to [burn] CDs, I'd only be using CDs] So with the minimum quality lev... go to review
1.80	...ngs...or about 30 minutes worth. Still, this is perfect for [activities] such as going to the gym, going running, on the metro, etc.... go to review
1.80	...ic fan, you might want to wait a bit until they improve the [hardware] and expand the storage capacity at lower prices. Remember, ... go to review
1.80	...ng apart. There are other new players that have other great [functionalities] . The software comes with the unit is quite bad. However, Re... go to review
1.80	...s as the subway approaches its next stop provides excellent [harmony] for this tin can in a box. This is not music. It is 70 minu... go to review
1.80	...ell if you are not on a T1. Even if you are, finding decent [files] via traditional and even specialized search engines can be ... go to review
1.80	... like it for it's sleek pager like design and user friendly [control pad] . With only 32 MB on on board RAM it is a little limited how... go to review
1.80	...eason is that it doesn't have any moving parts. I love this [machine] because it can fit in your pocket while you are having fun.... go to review
1.80	...eason is that it doesn't have any moving parts. I love this [machine] because it can fit in your pocket while you are having fun.... go to review
1.80	...people that should buy this product are those who have rich [parents] , or are rich, and have a good amount of patience while wait... go to review
1.80	...able to customize your music tastes is very powerful. Great [Playback] on this portable device Smaller than a radio cassette, this... go to review
1.80	..., so I do very much love the no skipping and extremly clear [playback] . It takes about 2 minutes to rip a song and about 30 second... go to review
1.80	...Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I love the [concept] and potential of MP3 music files. I can take all my favorit... go to review
1.80	... work out. Hopefully future models will build on this great [concept] . Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 175 Summary: Loud and ... go to review
1.80	...mans start at ?10, not ?80! Whats it like? Well its a great [concept] . Offering hours of storage space and a skip free playing sy... go to review
1.80	...purpose. The software that comes with it is fairly straight [forward] and easy to use with some nice links to MP3 web sites (of c... go to review
1.80	...io PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I loved the [sleek design] of the Rio. It looked like it was ready to go out and conqu... go to review
1.80	...ese little gadgets get expensive if you want to have a good [collection] of mp3's to listen to in them! Overall, I recommend getting... go to review
1.80	...ave your money... Pros: External memory slot, tiny, easy to [figure] out. Cons: Only 32mb internal memory, cheap case design, re... go to review
1.80	...he PMP 300 it was given to me as a present. I was perfectly [happy] with my IJAM Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): None, [GIFT... go to review
1.80	... No Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Good for few Pros: good [quality sound] , easy to use, decent software, lightweight Cons: very littl... go to review
1.80	...are looking for a small music device that can provide great [quality sound] and music at a price that beats all in its class. Recommend... go to review
1.80	... have so far been VERY pleased with my Rio. It is great for [trips] , and even jogging. THE RIO DOES NOT SKIP. There is no movin... go to review
1.80	...izer values (rock, jazz, classical, and normal) that do not [affect] the sound much and are pretty useless. The RIO's other feat... go to review
1.80	...g the Rio to some rigorous testing I found the very useful " [hold" button] which locks the controls so they don't move unintentionally... go to review
1.80	...(1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio 300 is probably the best [portable player] , besides the Diamond Rio 500. The Rio features All the Cd h... go to review
1.80	...usic i wanted at the time. i am always satisfied and i love [listening] to the music of my choice. i love the fact that this never ... go to review
1.80	...uldn't force me to pay 200 for basically a walkman. I enjoy [listening] to my MP3's; it's like a programmable CD player. But withou... go to review
1.80	...(1121738) Content: My Diamond Rio PMP300 is truly great for [listening] to while I jog. What really attracted me to it was it's sma... go to review
1.80	...t people don't have more than 15-20 songs that they love to [listen] to. And if they do, then they can buy the 32 meg flash memo... go to review
1.80	... (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio is great for [listening] to music on the go. Unlike a cd player it never skips becau... go to review
1.80	.... The sounds is excellent and I was very impressed with its [portability] and no skip play. However it does have a few problems. The ... go to review
1.80	...ty is great - it is easy to use and the buttons are easy to [reach] . There are four graphic equalizer settings - Normal, Jazz, ... go to review
1.80	...one AA) * software incld maintains all songs for you * good [clip] to attach to running shorts. * $50 rebate until 2000 * you ... go to review
1.80	...zer settings (Rock, Jazz, Classical, Normal) allow a decent [variety] of sound settings with Rock and Jazz adding more bass boost... go to review
1.80	...track is clipped. As most songs have a quiet period between [tracks] , this is not a problem usually. In tracks that start right ... go to review
1.80	...ul cool factor to it. Data storage might also be useful for [address book] and other information-must the Rio be limited to music? I t... go to review
1.80	... months ago and I have had no problems with it. The battery [cover] stays on headphone jack is fine case stays together. The 32... go to review
1.80	...y music which takes up much more memory. the rio has a good [sturdy] design that is very light and small. i dropped it on brick ... go to review
1.80	...ed: Yes Summary: The Pioneer / Keepin it real! Pros: Small, [effective] , easy to use! Cons: Not the largest file storage Bottom Lin... go to review
1.80	...38) Content: I received a Diamond Rio PMP300 MP3 player for [christmas] , and I have been very impressed with it so far. It came wit... go to review
1.80	...y CD's to mp3 format, and it's amazingly convenient to have [access] to any song in my collection for mixes. Depending on the le... go to review
1.80	...ake them off, it was durable, the buttons were very easy to [access] and use even when clipped on a belt, the software was nice,... go to review
1.80	...linking it every day or so to change the songs it's a great [pic] . But if you're picking a portable player for travel and eas... go to review
1.80	...nt when it first came out, perhaps dated now, but great for [digital] music newbies on a budget and don't need the bells and whis... go to review
1.80	...unt Paid (US$): None! (Got it for Christmas) Summary: Great [Digital] Jams Anywhere Pros: Small, Great Sound, Easy to Use Cons: P... go to review
1.80	... been far from happy with it. Andy, what is MP3? Well its a [digital] format of music that allows the compression of audio withou... go to review
1.80	... (1121738) Content: The rio is the a simple and easy to use [digital] player. It does not have any extra features (ie radio, reco... go to review
1.80	...uld be better if it were waterproof and if it came in clear [colors] ... i think circuit city sells these and i hear they are abo... go to review
1.80	.... For the price though it is all i need. It is very easy to [setup] . The software install takes seconds and is very user friend... go to review
1.80	...to put on it so, I submitted to it. It is extremely easy to [setup] , and, transfers extremely fast. It is no longer than a cred... go to review
1.80	... Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio 300 offers great [form factor] and function. I like it for it's sleek pager like design an... go to review
1.80	...uld be to add more memory (like 64 mb), and to improve it's [bass boost] . This is a great product if you are looking for a compact, ... go to review
1.75	....00 Summary: Save your money... Pros: External memory slot, [tiny] , easy to figure out. Cons: Only 32mb internal memory, cheap... go to review
1.72	...er doesn't have the frills of a lighted display, reading ID [tags] or filenames, battery life is great. 12 hours off a single ... go to review
1.72	...ttons on the face besides the volume buttons. A custom user [setting] would have been nice. A new quirk on the Rio SE is that the... go to review
1.72	...ny buttons on the face besides the volume buttons. A custom [user] setting would have been nice. A new quirk on the Rio SE is ... go to review
1.72	...s and makes it good for running. This virtually fits in the [palm] of my hand which is awesome. The only problem I have with t... go to review
1.72	...together, creating the music mix of your dreams. The random [track selection] and the continuous play feature are nice touches. Comes pac... go to review
1.72	...erfect. It's so lightweight that I can hardly feel it on my [belt] , the quality of sound is good, and for the low price it hol... go to review
1.72	...ons were very easy to access and use even when clipped on a [belt] , the software was nice, songs can easily be recorded from a... go to review
1.72	...ic downloaded from the net and putting it on a small credit [card] sized walk man is amazing and the rio player defintly expli... go to review
1.72	...ay feature are nice touches. Comes packaged with MusicMatch [Jukebox] which is great for turning your CDs into MP3 files but when... go to review
1.72	... price within the next few months. Now back to the Portable [Audio] Mp3 player Its small size is great you can simply hide it i... go to review
1.72	... flimsy though, but with care, gets the job done. Very loud [output] which is nice when riding the subway or out in the streets,... go to review
1.72	...ed from the net and putting it on a small credit card sized [walk] man is amazing and the rio player defintly expliots this am... go to review
1.72	...nder a lot of use however, about 3 hrs a day), and overall, [Diamond] 's support is decent - although slow! I don't recommend this... go to review
1.72	...ongs for you * good clip to attach to running shorts. * $50 [rebate] until 2000 * you will not be disappointed Recommended: Yes ... go to review
1.72	...inday flimsy though, but with care, gets the job done. Very [loud] output which is nice when riding the subway or out in the s... go to review
1.72	... of music on there and the RIO program is very easy to use. [Playback] and use is great! I can easily put the RIO in my pocket bec... go to review
1.72	... a very nice portable music player. Other than it's compact [nature] , the Rio is nice because it does not skip and the sound qua... go to review
1.72	...ion and the continuous play feature are nice touches. Comes [packaged] with MusicMatch Jukebox which is great for turning your CDs... go to review
1.72	...amond Rio was half the size of my old walkman. Transferring [data] was very fast and the music quality was perfect too. I reco... go to review
1.72	...d Cons: can only fit about 30 minutes of music on it Bottom [Line] : The Diamond Rio 32MB mp3 player is great for making your o... go to review
1.72	...ing music downloaded from the net and putting it on a small [credit] card sized walk man is amazing and the rio player defintly ... go to review
1.70	...lls for $100 more) which contain extras such as a five band [equalizer] and ability to play G2 format files is a much better choice... go to review
1.70	...rtable CD. The combination of several features make the Rio [unique] : the ability to play music files downloaded from the Intern... go to review
1.70	...d. One must look at the Rio for what it is; a music player. [Granted] , the ability to create custom mixes of downloadable music i... go to review
1.70	...u for free. If are a bit more moral than that, why not take [advantage] of the ability to find that one track you've always wanted,... go to review
1.70	...mmary: Not the best, but still awesome! Pros: 1 aa battery, [long battery life] , clear sound Cons: No id3 tagging Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.70	...great technical support. The battery life is very long, the [playback] clear and loud, and the downloading of songs using their so... go to review
1.70	...MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought this product for its [portability] and the ability to get my favorite music quickly and easily... go to review
1.65	...tes. I began to load some of my mp3 files onto the rio, the [download speed] is ok, I'm guessing it should take a couple of minutes to f... go to review
1.65	...soon. In a nutshell, its a good player (not too good bass), [casing] is ok, its supported by hackers (who, by the way, allow use... go to review
1.64	...o Amount Paid (US$): 0.00 Summary: Save your money... Pros: [External] memory slot, tiny, easy to figure out. Cons: Only 32mb inte... go to review
1.64	...US$): 75 Summary: Little Toy, Big Sound Pros: compact, long [batter life] , light weight, easy to use Cons: low memory, can't switch m... go to review
1.64	...r $50 rebate Summary: RIO 300PMP a worthy investment? Pros: [Interesting] Concept, Light and Small, Great color scheme, Gets lots of ... go to review
1.64	... fire) Summary: Great starters MP3 player Pros: Small price [tag] , expandability, modern look. Cons: doesn't display title of... go to review
1.64	... include Normal, Classic, Jazz and Rock. I liked the warmer [tone] of the Jazz setting. You can adjust the tone to your partic... go to review
1.64	...ome little known facts about the RioSE Pros: BI-DIRECTIONAL [data transfer] , the SE doubles the memory and fixed some of the EQ problem... go to review
1.64	... Some little known facts about the Rio Pros: BI-DIRECTIONAL [data transfer] . Reasonably priced now that newer units are out. Cons: Yea... go to review
1.64	...Amount Paid (US$): 160.00 Summary: This is ok Pros: easy to [carry] Cons: cost a lot Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Quickly Aging Rio Needs Help Pros: Good Music Quality, Good [Support] Cons: Low Storage Space Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...er Rebate Summary: Fast, Cheap and Cute!! Pros: Small, 32MB [Ram] , The Origional MP3 Player Cons: May skip, Song Titles not L... go to review
1.64	...ality can be superior, it all depends on the quality of the [downloaded] MP3. The software that is supplied with the product is very... go to review
1.64	... defective, horrible purchase Pros: convenient for recently [downloaded] mp3s Cons: only holds 30minutes at CD quality, doesn't work... go to review
1.64	...nt Paid (US$): gift Summary: Great, on the run or not Pros: [Mobility] ;great sound;light weight; no skipping Cons: Little memory; ... go to review
1.64	...(US$): 109.95 Summary: A Glimpse Of The Future: Pros: It is [tiny] . Cons: It sounds awful! Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ded: No Amount Paid (US$): 70 Summary: Lets go to Rio Pros: [Quick] ,Easy,Great sound Cons: No id tag recognition Bottom Line: n... go to review
1.64	...US$): 200 Summary: Diamond Rio: See ya later Discman! Pros: [Ability] to get free music, easy to use, doesn't skip, and more! Con... go to review
1.64	...Yes Amount Paid (US$): 129 Summary: Rio aint all that Pros: [Ability] to backup cd's, No skipping Cons: only 32 megs of ram Botto... go to review
1.64	... Exercise Partner Pros: Perfect for working out- completely [customizable] Cons: Limited memory- have to load songs on through your co... go to review
1.64	... easy installation program, and I like the version of Music [Match] Juke Box they included. In addition, you get an entire samp... go to review
1.64	...ummary: Is this your best bet? Pros: Free music for a great [system] Cons: None Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...MP300 is a Good Buy for College Kids Pros: Physical size of [case] , durability, variety of downloadable songs Cons: Limited Me... go to review
1.64	...duct is held together by chewing gum and paper clips. Pros: [Innovative] . Good price for the storage it gives. Cons: Flimsy and does... go to review
1.64	... was a great idea, but had its flaws. Pros: Great idea, and [compact design] ! Cons: Flawed Design, however. Bottom Line: If you're looki... go to review
1.64	...ended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Rio PMP300 Pros: [Compact size] Cons: Battery case placement Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...0.00 Summary: Rio Mostly a Novelty to Me Pros: Lightweight, [travels] well, makes you seem hip Cons: Takes a long time to downloa... go to review
1.64	...aid (US$): 240 Summary: O My God!! Pros: Small, Sleek, Song [cap] . Cons: Not to much capacity Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...aid (US$): 60 Summary: MP3 Player VS. MD Player Pros: Great [Stereo Quality] . Cons: Limitation of Songs and High Price for Blank Media. ... go to review
1.64	...ly - and only slightly - superior in sound quality to an FM [radio] or analog cassette). If you download songs into the Rio at ... go to review
1.64	...he Rio 300 for you? Maybe... Pros: A decent highly portable [audio] solution Cons: Limited storage and a few small problems Bot... go to review
1.64	...d (US$): 50 Summary: Portable Music without the Media Pros: [Stable] , Lightweight, Inexpensive Cons: Pricey upgrades Bottom Line... go to review
1.64	...S$): 0.00 Summary: Save your money... Pros: External memory [slot] , tiny, easy to figure out. Cons: Only 32mb internal memory,... go to review
1.64	...ummary: Don't be the last to have one Pros: Portable mp3's, [portable hard drive] Cons: a little small (i almost lost mine once) Bottom Line:... go to review
1.64	... 300 for you? Maybe... Pros: A decent highly portable audio [solution] Cons: Limited storage and a few small problems Bottom Line:... go to review
1.64	... (US$): 50 Summary: Awesome! Pros: Affordible, Upgradeable, [Sleek] Cons: Software Hassle Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Yes Amount Paid (US$): 240 Summary: O My God!! Pros: Small, [Sleek] , Song cap. Cons: Not to much capacity Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...: 72.00 Summary: Small, Efficient, Recommended Pros: Small, [Sleek] , Any Songs You Want! Cons: Price Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...s Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: Diamond Rio BABY!!! Pros: [Sleek] , easy, fast Cons: none! Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	... Being a Consumer Pioneer Pros: The first MP3 player on the [block] Cons: memory, headphones, controls, lack of NT support Bott... go to review
1.64	...ary: This Little Thing is Awsome Pros: Small, the size of a [deck] of cards, Will Not Skip, Only needs 1 battery Cons: Not en... go to review
1.64	... Yes Amount Paid (US$): 160 Summary: Diamond Delight! Pros: [memory space] , sound quality Cons: modestly priced Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Recommended: Yes Summary: EXCELLENT PIECE OF MACHINE. Pros: [Small design] Cons: Small hard drive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...0 Summary: A lot of power in a small package Pros: No skip, [long battery life] , no more buying cd's, new music daily Cons: Hard to find mp... go to review
1.64	...125.00 Summary: Rio Mp3 Player Pros: skipfree, clear sound, [long battery life] , small Cons: could have more base memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Paid (US$): Too Much Summary: Thumbs Down Pros: Small size, [Long Battery Life] . Cons: Quality, Protocol Problems. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...id (US$): 70 after rebates Summary: Diamond Rio Rules Pros: [Long battery life] , small size, doesn't skip. Cons: Only 32mb flashram Bottom ... go to review
1.64	...d (US$): 50 Summary: Easy and cheap MP3 audio. Pros: price, [functionality] Cons: No USB support, Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ummary: Diamond, Overpriced another product Pros: SPACE AND [SPEED] Cons: PRICE PRICE PRICE PRICE Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...mary: $50 Rebate about to Expire! Pros: Cheap player, great [rebate] ! Cons: Rebate almost gone! Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Paid (US$): 129 Summary: Rio aint all that Pros: Ability to [backup] cd's, No skipping Cons: only 32 megs of ram Bottom Line: nu... go to review
1.64	...Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: The Granddaddy of All Pros: [Solid Product] , cheap, the first player Cons: Other better players, poorly... go to review
1.64	...d (US$): 270 Summary: A Wonderful Product Pros: A wonderful [machine] , small and easy to use. Lots of memory Cons: Very expensive... go to review
1.64	... Paid (US$): 125.00 Summary: Rio Mp3 Player Pros: skipfree, [clear sound] , long battery life, small Cons: could have more base memory... go to review
1.64	... Summary: RIO 300PMP a worthy investment? Pros: Interesting [Concept] , Light and Small, Great color scheme, Gets lots of attentio... go to review
1.64	...y: Currently good price for features! Pros: Light, No Skip, [Battery Usage] is Low Cons: Memory Size Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...id (US$): 100 Summary: Nice Starter Pros: Small, Light, Low [Battery Usage] Cons: No Usb Connection, No Bass or Treble Controls, Flimsy... go to review
1.64	... gift Summary: Great product, if you can hack... Pros: long [play time] on one battery, Light weight, sound quality, easy transfers... go to review
1.64	...75.00 Summary: DIAMOND RIO OR MINIDISC PLAYER??? Pros: Good [Quality Sound] Cons: Price, Lack Of Functions Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...te Summary: Rio PMP300 is pretty good Pros: Low price, good [quality sound] Cons: Only 32MB Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...t Paid (US$): 160 w/ $50 rebate Summary: it kicks @$$ Pros: [kicks] @$$ Cons: can skip when battery is cut off Bottom Line: nul... go to review
1.64	...: 269.89 Summary: Big Price - Little Memory Pros: Tough and [Fun] Cons: Too Expensive - Not Enough Memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...commended: Yes Summary: excellent inovation in music. Pros: [Fun] to play Cons: Small hard drive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ple rebates) Summary: Dear God, it's fun! Pros: Convenient, [fun] to use, and extremely compact Cons: Even as a lesser priced... go to review
1.64	...Proffessional Sound makes this great, sounds just like your [listening] to a cd. The Battery lasted around 3 hours. This little mp3... go to review
1.64	...y: Not A Bad Deal, Not A Good One. Pros: Portability, Size, [Weight] , Doesn't Skip, Totally Re-Writable Cons: Little Space Botto... go to review
1.64	...US$): 150.00 Summary: Not A Bad Deal, Not A Good One. Pros: [Portability] , Size, Weight, Doesn't Skip, Totally Re-Writable Cons: Litt... go to review
1.64	... 89.99 Summary: If You Can Pick It Up Cheap... Pros: Price, [Portability] , Doesn't Skip Cons: Battery Compartment, Memory Bottom Line... go to review
1.64	...y: It serves the purpose and... Pros: Price, music quality, [portability] , durable, ease of use Cons: Memory, headphones Bottom Line:... go to review
1.64	...S$): 175 Summary: Loud and Proud Pros: Great sound quality, [portability] Cons: Small memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...US$): 149.00 Summary: an oldie but a goodie Pros: Accepts a [variety] of bitrates. Good sound. Cons: Limited expandability. Pro... go to review
1.64	...t at the gym. Summary: Love the Product Pros: light/compact [form] Cons: software a bit confusing Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ry: Diamond Rio PMP300 is a Good Buy for College Kids Pros: [Physical size] of case, durability, variety of downloadable songs Cons: Li... go to review
1.64	...9 Summary: 10 songs just isn't enough... Pros: no skipping, [pocket] sized, nice headphones Cons: minimal memory, limited on mem... go to review
1.64	...ry: Does NOT live up to expectations Pros: Small, tolerates [shaking] Cons: Slow to load, not enough memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ond, (except for the Design) Pros: Small, compact, and very [functional] . Cons: Battery door is a bad design Bottom Line: Avoid this... go to review
1.64	...Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Good, but better to come Pros: low- [power] , portable, light-weight Cons: MP3 only, yet another paralle... go to review
1.64	...(US$): 175 Summary: Mixed Reactions Pros: light weight, low [power] use, functionality Cons: physically flimsy, expensive memor... go to review
1.64	...ary: Don't Believe The Hype Pros: No Skipping, Lightweight, [Digital Quality] Audio Cons: Limited playback in stock model, memory cards e... go to review
1.64	...nt Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Cool Music On The GO Pros: It's [digital] , doesn't skip, can't be scratched, and you'll always get cd... go to review
1.64	...mary: A cool little mp3 player Pros: Compact, sounds great, [digital] files = no skipping! Cons: not enough memory Bottom Line: n... go to review
1.60	...is so light and portable and your love will never wane. The [control] is very intuitive and the LCD is quite nice as well. I adde... go to review
1.60	...: As a consumer product, the Rio is very well designed. The [controls] are intuitive to anyone who has used a CD player. The devic... go to review
.50	...e would I be listening to besides an audio device. Since it [was too small to] be a cd player, ormini disc player, people always get puzzl... go to review
.50	...n changeing the music got to be a hassle. , then i lost it. [damn thing] is too small. when a cd based mp3 player is made i will be ... go to review
.50	...fficult to manage. Burning mp3s from CDs can be a very slow [process] that ties up your computer's resources. Reference the epini... go to review
.50	...anager software is easy to use, but it is a somewhat slower [process] than I expected to download files to the Rio. And downloadi... go to review
.50	...'t have to be an MP3 file, so you could use the Rio to move [files] that are too large for floppies. How it deals with batterie... go to review
.50	...-direction transfer capability is worth the slightly slower [transfer speed] . I also like having alternative software to the occasionall... go to review
.50	...-direction transfer capability is worth the slightly slower [transfer speed] . I also like having alternative software to the occasionall... go to review
.50	...No USB support either. Sorry yall, it runs through the slow [printer] port on the back. Get the 500 or something. Recommended: No... go to review
.36	...udget mp3 player Pros: Inexpensive. Easy to use Cons: Cheap [plastic] parts. Lack features Bottom Line: A decent bang for the buc... go to review
.36	...Pros: Enables you to play MP3 songs without computer. Cons: [External] flash cards are expensive. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...able mp3 music; mix 'n' match your own melodies Cons: First [generation] device has a few problems; mp3 suffers from system performa... go to review
.36	...os: No moving parts!! It just gets better Cons: A 128 mb of [memory card] wouldn't hurt Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...eap... Pros: Price, Portability, Doesn't Skip Cons: Battery [Compartment] , Memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ry: Lets go to Rio Pros: Quick,Easy,Great sound Cons: No id [tag] recognition Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...: 1 aa battery, long battery life, clear sound Cons: No id3 [tagging] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ddy! Mr. Rio 300 Pros: best price, good deal Cons: no 'off' [button] , SDMI Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...t and easy to use; beats some competitors Cons: Some of the [buttons] may be accidentally pushed! Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ry: O MY GOD!!!!!!!!! Pros: Small, no skip Cons: too touchy [buttons] , low vol Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...s than $50! Pros: Cost, skip free technology Cons: Parallel [port] to transfer files, only 32MB Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...l with Musicmatch Jukebox, has hip belt clip Cons: Parallel [port] connection, no upload capability, battery drains if left in... go to review
.36	...venient; Good Software; Easy to Use Cons: Parallel [Port] Slow; Not Very Sturdy Bottom Line: The Rio fits th... go to review
.36	...sound quality, EASY to change music Cons: Flimsy, not water- [resistant] or impact-resistant Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...p, can't skip, small, 12+ hour battery life Cons: Preset EQ [settings] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... EXCELLENT PIECE OF MACHINE. Pros: Small design Cons: Small [hard drive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...excellent inovation in music. Pros: Fun to play Cons: Small [hard drive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	.... Pros: Very small, light weight, portable Cons: No backlit [display] , low memory capabilities Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ow-cost, high-quality music, light-weight Cons: no filename [display] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...oduct. Pros: cheap, light, small, easy user interface Cons: [delicate] , hold button doesnt work after sometime, expensive, low sto... go to review
.36	...lightweight, doesn't skip, CD-quality, Cons: badly designed [earpiece] , too little memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... on. The sound quality is not that great, but with upgraded [headphones sound quality] can be improved. Its size is great, very small, this is goo... go to review
.36	...os: Small, light, no moving parts, easy to use Cons: no ID3 [support] , only 32 mins of music Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...nd cheap MP3 audio. Pros: price, functionality Cons: No USB [support] , Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...an make mp3s off your own cds with included software, Cons: [Extra Memory] Cards are very expensive, memory is very unstable Bottom Li... go to review
.36	... a pretty good choice Pros: easy to use Cons: expensive for [extra memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...: Ability to backup cd's, No skipping Cons: only 32 megs of [ram] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...decent software, lightweight Cons: very little memory, long [download] times, weak battery cover, sound quality, tech-support Bott... go to review
.36	...travels well, makes you seem hip Cons: Takes a long time to [download] , sound quality Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...en more portable Pros: Small, good sound quality Cons: Slow [downloads] , 32MB is kinda slim Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... cough. Pros: Convenient tunes! Cons: Terrible design, many [flaws] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...s: small, no skipping, can repeat just PART of a song Cons: [easily] breaks, can't hold many songs Bottom Line: If you're carefu... go to review
.36	...50 Summary: Small and Flimsy Pros: Small, easy to use Cons: [Easily] breakable Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... cheap, the first player Cons: Other better players, poorly [built] , not USB Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...it kicks @$$ Pros: kicks @$$ Cons: can skip when battery is [cut] off Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...s: Durable and good looking. Cheap starter Mp3 player Cons: [Tiny] amount of flash memory. Flash memory rather expensive. Bott... go to review
.36	...d! :) Pros: Great Sound Quality, Cool Colour! Cons: Pricey [Expansion] Cards Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ATIVE TO A DISC MAN Pros: nice & small Cons: flash card [expansions] are a little pricey Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...sn't skip, easy to use Cons: quick battery usage, expensive [expansion] cards Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... Pros: lightweight , small, doesn't skip, easy to use Cons: [quick] battery usage, expensive expansion cards Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...bles you to play MP3 songs without computer. Cons: External [flash cards] are expensive. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...FECT ALTURNATIVE TO A DISC MAN Pros: nice & small Cons: [flash card] expansions are a little pricey Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...size, convenience, run by a single double A battery Cons: A [flash card] purchase is probably essential for better access to downloa... go to review
.36	..., nice to take MP3s with you Cons: Requires a full computer [system] to put music on it Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... bad Pros: Good capacity, cute, easy to use Cons: Bad power [system] , average sound, pricey Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...: Small, Great Sound, Easy to Use Cons: Pricey, Hardware is [Sensitive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... features! Pros: Light, No Skip, Battery Usage is Low Cons: [Memory Size] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...mary: 32 megabytes, ouch Pros: 1 AA Battery, 4+ hours Cons: [Memory size] , Price Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...off your own cds with included software, Cons: Extra Memory [Cards] are very expensive, memory is very unstable Bottom Line: nu... go to review
.36	...: Great Sound Quality, Cool Colour! Cons: Pricey Expansion [Cards] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...t comes with it isn't all that bad, but you should probably [upgrade] the software. It costs 29 dollars to do that and it is wort... go to review
.36	...e Media Pros: Stable, Lightweight, Inexpensive Cons: Pricey [upgrades] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...d dollars on. The sound quality is not that great, but with [upgraded] headphones sound quality can be improved. Its size is great... go to review
.36	...as opposed to anything else Cons: very limited space, space [upgrade] very expensive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...se, functionality Cons: physically flimsy, expensive memory [upgrades] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...mmary: Lots of fun Pros: ok Memory, very light Cons: memory [upgrades] expensive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Needs Help Pros: Good Music Quality, Good Support Cons: Low [Storage Space] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Summary: Her Name Is Rio. . . Pros: New Low Price Cons: Low [Storage Space] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... idea - short of memory Pros: no moving parts Cons: limited [storage space] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...): 150 Summary: Rio PMP300 Pros: Compact size Cons: Battery [case] placement Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...st Your Money Into This! Pros: A few Cons: The cost for the [performance] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...os: Lighweight, affordable, does not skip ever Cons: Flimsy [belt clip] , limited internal memory, expensive external memory Bottom... go to review
.36	...rnal memory slot, tiny, easy to figure out. Cons: Only 32mb [internal memory] , cheap case design, reformats external memory. Bottom Line:... go to review
.36	...rdable, does not skip ever Cons: Flimsy belt clip, limited [internal memory] , expensive external memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...e, excellent sound quality, excellent interface Cons: Small [storage capacity] , expensive. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...s: small, lightweight, "skip-proof" Cons: limited [storage capacity] , mediocre encoder Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...reat Product the RIO PMP300 Pros: free Music Cons: Limited [Storage capacity] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...sideration Pros: Small, light, and skip-free Cons: Mediocre [bundled software] , Included headphones suck, no real power down Bottom Line: ... go to review
.36	...ightweight, Digital Quality Audio Cons: Limited playback in [stock] model, memory cards expensive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Tech Support Pros: small size, Cons: terrible tech support, [bugs] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...od start Pros: small, light-weight, easy to use Cons: a few [bugs] , not much bass Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...0 Summary: Rio PMP300 Pros: Compact size Cons: Battery case [placement] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ood sound, small, good battery life Cons: 32 MB, fairly low [capacity] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... O My God!! Pros: Small, Sleek, Song cap. Cons: Not to much [capacity] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Summary: RIO = Real CLose Pros: Nice price Cons: Not enough [options] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...os: doesn't skip, good sound quality Cons: expensive, small [song capacity] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ISC PLAYER??? Pros: Good Quality Sound Cons: Price, Lack Of [Functions] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... Starter Pros: Small, Light, Low Battery Usage Cons: No Usb [Connection] , No Bass or Treble Controls, Flimsy Battery Cover Bottom Li... go to review
.36	...h Musicmatch Jukebox, has hip belt clip Cons: Parallel port [connection] , no upload capability, battery drains if left in player Bot... go to review
.36	... is that? Pros: Light, skip-free, good quality, small Cons: [Format] doomed to be obsolete, only 32MB, quality is sacrificed for... go to review
.36	...mizable, long battery life, upgradable Cons: flimsy battery [slot] , not much memory, buttons pushed accidentally, not loud eno... go to review
.36	...y: Good value player Pros: low cost and durable Cons: plain [black case] and unreliable parallel connector Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...amond Rio - the best around! Pros: Small, lightweight Cons: [controls] are a little hard Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...The first MP3 player on the block Cons: memory, headphones, [controls] , lack of NT support Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...nly good for a Paper Weight Cons: Horrible Bass and Trebble [controls] . Also, Bad Battery compartment placement Bottom Line: null... go to review
.36	...ld Pros: Light, nice to take MP3s with you Cons: Requires a [full] computer system to put music on it Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Great for Athletes Pros: small size/lightweight Cons: short [playtime] /memory became corrupted Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...e, Inexpensive, Decent sound, 1 Battery Operation Cons: Sub- [Average] Headphones, Few EQ Options, Inconvenient Hookup, Flimsy Bat... go to review
.36	...s: Good capacity, cute, easy to use Cons: Bad power system, [average] sound, pricey Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Pros: A decent highly portable audio solution Cons: Limited [storage] and a few small problems Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...: Small, effective, easy to use! Cons: Not the largest file [storage] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...e player is Great! Pros: Compact, Cool looking, Cons: Small [storage] , Sound quality Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...p, but not cream of the crop Pros: Cheap Cons: Form Factor, [Storage] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... Lightweight, durable, ease of use Cons: Expensive, lack of [storage] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...os: Light, nice to take MP3s with you Cons: Requires a full [computer] system to put music on it Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...e the Product Pros: light/compact form Cons: software a bit [confusing] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...50 Summary: Dimond Rio Pros: Works good Cons: takes time to [learn] to use Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...shed product Pros: Size, some of the software Cons: Memory, [Build Quality] , Ear phones Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...d value Pros: Rio One w/ 128Mb extension a good value Cons: [Build quality] is near crap Bottom Line: Cheap ... and cheap. ... go to review
.36	...os: Size, some of the software Cons: Memory, Build Quality, [Ear phones] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... A Big Disappointment Pros: Compact, lightweight Cons: poor [functionality] , flimsy design, bad support Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ros: Innovative. Good price for the storage it gives. Cons: [Flimsy] and doesn't take abuse at all. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...asy to use, great sound quality, EASY to change music Cons: [Flimsy] , not water-resistant or impact-resistant Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ntment Pros: Compact, lightweight Cons: poor functionality, [flimsy] design, bad support Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...t, highly customizable, long battery life, upgradable Cons: [flimsy] battery slot, not much memory, buttons pushed accidentally,... go to review
.36	...light weight, low power use, functionality Cons: physically [flimsy] , expensive memory upgrades Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...iend Pros: Lighweight, affordable, does not skip ever Cons: [Flimsy] belt clip, limited internal memory, expensive external mem... go to review
.36	...c on the Go! Pros: Light, Easy to use, and Skip-Proof Cons: [Flimsy] battery cover Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...tion Pros: Very easy to use and small Cons: very few sound [adjustments] available Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...50! Pros: Cost, skip free technology Cons: Parallel port to [transfer files] , only 32MB Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...nywhere Pros: Small, Great Sound, Easy to Use Cons: Pricey, [Hardware] is Sensitive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...htweight, convenient, easy to use Cons: Need to improve the [hardware] and storage capacity, and wait for the prices to drop. Bott... go to review
.36	...te about to Expire! Pros: Cheap player, great rebate! Cons: [Rebate] almost gone! Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... Pros: Small, effective, easy to use! Cons: Not the largest [file] storage Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Lightweight, travels well, makes you seem hip Cons: Takes a [long time] to download, sound quality Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Lets go to Rio Pros: Quick,Easy,Great sound Cons: No id tag [recognition] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ary: MP3 is good, but not best Pros: Small, portable. Cons: [Fragile] , not much memory. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...mary: Love the RIO! Pros: size, no cds Cons: memory, fairly [fragile] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ros: Small, lightweight, No skipping while exercising Cons: [Drains] batteries quickly, not enough memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... Skipping, Lightweight, Digital Quality Audio Cons: Limited [playback] in stock model, memory cards expensive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... lightweight , small, doesn't skip, easy to use Cons: quick [battery usage] , expensive expansion cards Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...mmary: The best portable music. Pros: No skipping Cons: The [head phones] they come with and the memory should be bigger Bottom Line:... go to review
.36	...y: Music to Go Pros: Portable, compact, sound quality Cons: [Packaged] software Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ze, clear, high quality, durable Cons: compatible only with [windows] 95 Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...m or the future? Pros: Light, skip-free, cool looking Cons: [Buggy] software, little onboard memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...good looking. Cheap starter Mp3 player Cons: Tiny amount of [flash memory] . Flash memory rather expensive. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... out- completely customizable Cons: Limited memory- have to [load] songs on through your computer Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...o expectations Pros: Small, tolerates shaking Cons: Slow to [load] , not enough memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...$ Pros: Portable, small, easy to use Cons: too expensive to [expand memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...y to make your own music selection Cons: Expensive, limited [play time] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...s: cheap, light, small, easy user interface Cons: delicate, [hold button] doesnt work after sometime, expensive, low storage space Bo... go to review
.36	...ct, one battery...no skipping Cons: Limited to what you can [listen] to... the 14 songs are not enough for a long trip... Bottom... go to review
.36	...ions Pros: light weight, low power use, functionality Cons: [physically] flimsy, expensive memory upgrades Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ight, Digital Quality Audio Cons: Limited playback in stock [model] , memory cards expensive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...to use, and extremely compact Cons: Even as a lesser priced [model] , can still be rather pricey, especially concerning flash me... go to review
.36	...Pros: cheap, can't skip, small, 12+ hour battery life Cons: [Preset] EQ settings Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...nly uses one battery! The only drawback is that the battery [cover] that it uses is sort of weak. The small piece of plastic we... go to review
.36	..., reliability, battery life, playback quality Cons: battery [cover] is a bit weak, memory upgrade is expensive Bottom Line: nul... go to review
.36	...os: Light, Easy to use, and Skip-Proof Cons: Flimsy battery [cover] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...r $199!! Pros: Lightweight, Skipfree... Cons: Battery hatch [problem] , not enough Mem. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Rio PMP300 Pros: Light weight, no CDs needed Cons: Possible [problems] , few songs can be saved at one time Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...fe of 8-12 hrs. Yeah its great, but the drawback is quite a [problem] , 40 mins of music just doesnt cut it. Also the PMP300 doesn... go to review
.36	...ros: Small size, Long Battery Life. Cons: Quality, Protocol [Problems] . Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... product Pros: Simple to use Cons: Very little music can be [recorded] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... - and bad Pros: Good capacity, cute, easy to use Cons: Bad [power] system, average sound, pricey Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...idea to make mp3s portable. Cons: Too expensive, not enough [power] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...t Lasts Pros: Don't have to pay for cd's. Cons: Bad design, [brakes] alot, costs alot Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...onal and cheap, but not cream of the crop Pros: Cheap Cons: [Form Factor] , Storage Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.30	...ouldn't plan to use one for general music listening because [the storage capacity is extremely limited] (about an hour of music, depending on the MP3 bit rate). Ex... go to review
.30	...printer, or Rio every time I wished to transfer songs. That [was completely unacceptable] considering my tower is enclosed in a wood cabinet, very tr... go to review
.28	...and treble. It's an extremely flimsy device and the battery [compartment] tends to fall apart which is lousy if you're trying to impr... go to review
.28	...--the headphones that are included with the Rio (ear insert [bud] phones), are painful after a few minutes and I would recomm... go to review
.28	...compartment is loose, and I have to secure it with a rubber- [band] , which is annoying. Also, there is virtually NO customer se... go to review
.28	...gatives--the headphones that are included with the Rio (ear [insert] bud phones), are painful after a few minutes and I would re... go to review
.28	...attery compartment is loose, and I have to secure it with a [rubber] -band, which is annoying. Also, there is virtually NO custom... go to review
.28	...have a great surround sound system to listen two that i can [plug] headphones into if it is annoying to anyone. This is perfac... go to review
.20	...IO .mp3 player except it now has 64 Mb of memory and the Eq [setting] problem has been solved. The display still only shows the t... go to review
.20	...wish it could last longer. I also had initial problems with [setting] it up. I had to call tech support and change CMOS settings ... go to review
.20	... CD quality music at 128 kbps, the min. required bit rate. ( [Music sounds] terrible at 64 kbps, the rate that give you 60 minutes with... go to review
.20	...und was excellent. Of course at that i time i had realy bad [computer speakers] , now i have a Microsoft Digital System. The next day i took... go to review
.20	...ually and this is where my next complaint comes in. The rio [support] sucks! They take a long time to respond and when they do, t... go to review
.20	...t, lightweight Cons: poor functionality, flimsy design, bad [support] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...with the battery latch, and I am yet another victim of poor [construction] . The latch flies open at almost any time, and given a decen... go to review
.20	...t Paid (US$): 100 after rebate Summary: Player is good, but [tech] sucks Pros: Good sound, unshockable, easy software Cons: Te... go to review
.20	...s: Lightweight; easy to use, configure and upload to. Cons: [Bundled software] not the easiest to use, Rebate program seems shady. Bottom ... go to review
.20	...eet the Standard Pros: Portable, battery efficent Cons: low [capacity] , bad quality Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...u, like i, enjoy to workout and hate bulky cd players, poor [reception] on a radio, or horrible sound from a cassette, the rio is t... go to review
.20	...liking of mine of this product is the price and the lack of [functions] . I believe that if the RIO MP3 player had more functions it... go to review
.20	...e cover where you insert the batteries has some sort of bad [connection] in it and either it doesn't start, or it will go off in the... go to review
.20	...ion. I found that Diamond has posted an update to address a [formatting] problem with their software (though in beta form, the readm... go to review
.20	...g them into your player as you may be disappointed with the [output] ! Otherwise, the Rio is a great little device that I highly ... go to review
.20	...ever)from the manufacturer's rebate. PMP300 Take 1 -- A bad [beginning] Well, the first one I purchased over at Circuit City had pr... go to review
.20	...s, saying that it couldn't write to the memory due to a bad [block] . so i tried again and again, and finally it told me to init... go to review
.20	...er is great. I must say I have not been this pleased with a [computer] product in a long time. INSTALLATION The installation of th... go to review
.20	...la as music players get, basic controls, including only a-b [loop] (with an annoying pause in the middle of looping operation)... go to review
.20	..., basic controls, including only a-b loop (with an annoying [pause] in the middle of looping operation), and EQ control with 5 ... go to review
.20	...owever, the Rio does have its faults. One major flaw is the [button controls] . If you just as much as tap one of the buttons, the Rio can... go to review
.20	...ed. Then after a few more weeks of dealing with these flaws [thinking] that this was just "the sacrifice I would have to make for ... go to review
.20	... You need to own a computer 5) Have many minor software and [hardware] problems when loading songs into Rio 6) The headphones does... go to review
.20	...ing. After one or two moderate "jerks" the minijack housing [developed] problems. Mild movements would cause the sound to cut in an... go to review
.20	... but there are good freeware alternatives. The slow battery [drain] problem can be overcome by removing the battery when not us... go to review
.20	...it to hold up to that light punishment. Because of the poor [battery door] design I do not recommend this player. Recommended: No Amou... go to review
.20	...he Design) Pros: Small, compact, and very functional. Cons: [Battery door] is a bad design Bottom Line: Avoid this player because of t... go to review
.20	...ries appear to last a long time due to no moving parts, the [battery door] is flimsy and comes off often. Third: There is a desperate ... go to review
.20	... cd no matter what the bitrate of your mp3 is! Oh yeah, the [head phones] suck too. Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 159.99 Summary... go to review
.20	...t like about the rio is the battery case. Its in a terrible [spot] , they say if you use duracell ultras(which are supposedly s... go to review
.20	...6 or 32 MB "flash" cards. My first let down was the lack of [Windows] 2000 support. Diamond offers some beta software at www.riop... go to review
.20	...rice. Don't spend more than $100 for any MP3 product as the [flash memory] problem is very frustrating. I would consider minidisc (I h... go to review
.20	...oes have a slot for external flash memory; the problem with [flash memory] is that it costs an arm and a leg. A 32 Mb flash card sells... go to review
.20	...to take with you Cons: doesn't hold much music, annoying to [load] music into Bottom Line: Great if you only want to have a li... go to review
.20	...t, works well, cheaper than other systems Cons: Low memory, [computer interface] really sucks Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...mall, light, and skip-free Cons: Mediocre bundled software, [Included headphones] suck, no real power down Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...th great control placement. The raveMP really has some poor [button placement] as far as the controls go -- and the Creative unit just doe... go to review
.20	...light would be nice. Also, I was a little disappointed that [track] titles and artist info isn't available. MP3 fans expect tha... go to review
.20	..., and end up with a dead battery. The latch for the battery [cover] is flimsy, and while it's held up for me so far, it doesn't... go to review
.20	... the unit back to the store because I consider it defective [form] the minute I bought it. I love the idea?just give me a call... go to review
.20	...adable and feelable if your player is at the bottom of your [pocket] Bads -> Once i accidentally dropped it, and it was broken e... go to review
.20	...is extremely irritating, especially in the middle of a run. [Luckily] , this problem disappeared of its own accord after about 2 o... go to review
.20	...t what the "A-B" button does. I find that the hardware is a [power] suck, so to avoid spending $5.00 per week I store it withou... go to review
.20	...able. However, many of my friends have complained about bad [bass reproduction] which I believe may be an issue with the headphones you use... go to review
.20	...to the rest of the market. There are many problems with the [market] . There is a very large problem with the amount of storage s... go to review
.20	...tell you how to download songs off the internet. The stupid [manual] only told you how to download off of CD's. I had to have a ... go to review
.10	...han any other portable music system. Recommended, but not a [good introduction to mp3 technology] - especially with the horrible mp3.com fodder songs they gi... go to review
.10	...put it in your pocket upside down. The sound qoulity is not [vary] good either. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 42.99 Summ... go to review
.10	... -- A bad beginning Well, the first one I purchased over at [Circuit City] had problems.Real problems. After an hour of listening I di... go to review
.00	... (which have lower quality) you can hold as many as 12, but [the quality is terrible] , so its not worse it. Then, a week later I discovered these... go to review
.00	...h hardly any bass even with the best of headphones. Second, [the capacity is horrible] , you can only hold about 5 decent quality songs on it at on... go to review
.00	...he downloading process, I did have one minor problem in the [beginning] which was quickly resolved. Occasionally I got an error mes... go to review
.00	...lity and no skip play. However it does have a few problems. [The computer program is annoying] and sometimes hard to work. At times I could not get the so... go to review
.00	...cable if carried in a pocket. Let me tell you this, though. [The included software is horrible] , to say the least. The included MusicMatch Jukebox that is ... go to review
.00	...now how cd's can get... all scratched and dirty, then poff, [the cd is no good] and you have to spend another 10-15$ to buy a cd that you p... go to review
.00	...e as well, however, when I purchased my Rio, it came with a [carrying case] that is useless...it fits so tightly that it keeps pressing... go to review
.00	...he current Rios orphaned. Secondly, Diamond has a very poor [record] for sending out the rebate. I'm still reading on the news g... go to review
FEATURE: general	SCORE: 1.51
2.00	...go around the outside of your ear and terminate in earbuds. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 after rebate Summary: Good value play... go to review
2.00	...arbuds. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 70 after rebate [Summary: Good] value player Pros: low cost and durable Cons: plain black c... go to review
2.00	... Otherwise it's not a bad product if you own alot of MP3's. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: Not A Bad Deal, Not A Go... go to review
2.00	...ory, and the battery compartment kept coming open, however. [The Sound The sound is pretty good] . The 4 equalizer settings make it better, though sometimes ... go to review
2.00	...layers with more memory, more features, and cheaper prices. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 89.99 Summary: If You Can Pick It Up Che... go to review
2.00	...mine would last, but only 1 AA battery will do that to you. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99.99 Summary: 10 songs just isn't enoug... go to review
2.00	...or something better. Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 150 [Summary: Good] for few Pros: good quality sound, easy to use, decent softw... go to review
2.00	... Best part is that it don't skip at all. I skateboard and I [have a great time] listening to music and skating at the same time. That's jus... go to review
2.00	...at's as big as a deck of cards this is the best one to get. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: The best portable music.... go to review
2.00	... the battery which should complete the circuit just fine... [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: Rio and CD-RW for $199!! Pr... go to review
2.00	... store your favorite songs, this is your player right here! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: It's cool at first, but you ... go to review
2.00	...g one of those recharging battery plug in things. The thing [that I thinck is really cool] how it has no moving parts so it dont skip and will not bug... go to review
2.00	...s it really good for anyone who takes care of there things. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: RIO good or not so good Pro... go to review
2.00	...e Rio 500 has many more features and is expandable to 96mb. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 88 Summary: A decent buy Pros: Small, re... go to review
2.00	... the playing time, but right now it's more than sufficient. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 (minus $50 rebate) Summary: My New F... go to review
2.00	...o want a well-rounded, but nonspecific portable MP3 player! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 129 Summary: Perfect for Anybody Pros: C... go to review
2.00	...ortable MP3 player! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 129 [Summary: Perfect] for Anybody Pros: Cheap and Easy to use Cons: Not a lot of ... go to review
2.00	...a shot. Mine came with a $50 rebate so it lessens the pain. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: Rio Mostly a Novelty to ... go to review
2.00	.... It's so lightweight that I can hardly feel it on my belt, [the quality of sound is good] , and for the low price it holds a lot of music. What I like... go to review
2.00	...at http://www.rioport.com/ and downloading the latest copy. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70(used) Summary: Little Player, Big Val... go to review
2.00	...when trying to reduce the size of files to play on the Rio. [The sound itself is good] . There is no "bass boost" but the equalizer settings (Rock,... go to review
2.00	... give you a true representation on how decent the sound is. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 149.00 Summary: an oldie but a goodie Pr... go to review
2.00	...layer, that are really bad. I'm using Sony MDR-44 headphones [, that are really good] . Although the parallel port interface is not great compared... go to review
2.00	...il 9/30/2000. But check first in the RIO site (www.s3.com). [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 46 (after $50 rebate) Summary: Digital p... go to review
2.00	...o that you can fit even more songs into less and less space [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 133 Summary: Free Music in the Palm of Y... go to review
2.00	...ality" music, i cant tell the difference. I dont u can too. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100(after rebate) Summary: My buddy! Mr.... go to review
2.00	...ity sound and music at a price that beats all in its class. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: It serves the purpose and..... go to review
2.00	...till have the mp3's stored when you swap out the batteries. [The storage of the player is nice] . 32 Megs of ROM will generally hold a standard CD's worth o... go to review
2.00	...an't live without your mp3's everyday then it's a good buy! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): None! (Got it for Christmas) Summary: Gr... go to review
2.00	...mended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): None! (Got it for Christmas) [Summary: Great] Digital Jams Anywhere Pros: Small, Great Sound, Easy to Use... go to review
2.00	... high to make this an economical replacement for a walkman. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 49.00 after rebates Summary: If you can ... go to review
2.00	...downloaded the new Software from Diamond I was in business. [The basic 32mb of ram is perfect] , at lower quality MP3's (64kbps) it can hold a full CD! I w... go to review
2.00	...a great way to start your portable MP3 listening enjoyment! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Awesome! Pros: Affordible, U... go to review
2.00	...listening enjoyment! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 50 [Summary: Awesome] ! Pros: Affordible, Upgradeable, Sleek Cons: Software Hassle... go to review
2.00	...bate before it is gone -- and feel good about it! - John... [Recommended: Yes] Summary: $50 Rebate about to Expire! Pros: Cheap player, gr... go to review
2.00	...mazing product. If you have $200 to spend buy this product. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Rio 300 1-10 = 7.5 Pros: sm... go to review
2.00	...ding songs into Rio 6) The headphones doesn't come as shown [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 169.99 Summary: Walk with you MP3s -- re... go to review
2.00	...what I purchased it for...a trial of the new technology and [a nice gift] for my daughter! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 99.00 ... go to review
2.00	...rial of the new technology and a nice gift for my daughter! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99.00 Summary: I'll give it to my daught... go to review
2.00	...s and lets you see the filenames, instead of track numbers. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Welcome to Music-Lover Heave... go to review
2.00	...D quality. AND, believe it or not but i really don't have a [big problem] with 64 kb/s. As long as you aren't a haughty audiophile, y... go to review
2.00	...hile, you should enjoy the low price and buy a RIO PMP 300. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Good price, ample space Pros... go to review
2.00	...d buy a RIO PMP 300. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 99 [Summary: Good] price, ample space Pros: Price, Design, Coupons everywhere ... go to review
2.00	... the player, to record from your CDs into mp3 format files. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): gift Summary: Great, on the run or not P... go to review
2.00	... mp3 format files. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): gift [Summary: Great] , on the run or not Pros: Mobility;great sound;light weight;... go to review
2.00	... They were $94 with a $50 mail in rebate. For a while I was [very happy with] mine. It didn't eat batteries like portable CD players do a... go to review
2.00	...rket these days. It is superior in sound quality along with [the size it is amazing] what you can do with it. With the 1 AA battery life you can... go to review
2.00	...wait for a while until new advances in technology come out. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Sweet Stuff Pros: Size Cons... go to review
2.00	...pecially college students with the T1 internet connections. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: THE GREATEST~ Pros: Qual... go to review
2.00	...with more memory. you should just wait too, it'll worth it. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: A Milestone, But Keep Waiti... go to review
2.00	...lt clip makes it even more portable and it is REALLY light. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Diamond Rio Pros: lasts lon... go to review
2.00	...nds behind all its RIOs with a great customer service team. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Excellent but flimsy Pros: E... go to review
2.00	...duct if you are looking for a compact, durable, mp3 player. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 80.00 Summary: Nice MP3 Player Pros: Siz... go to review
2.00	...able, mp3 player. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 80.00 [Summary: Nice] MP3 Player Pros: Size, weight, great sound, does not skip, ... go to review
2.00	...ion that we use to play CDs on. Besides my lack of need for [this item, it is very nice] . I am thinking of giving to a 13 year old girl who, with th... go to review
2.00	...nd Rio PMP300. And now without napster, what shall we do!?! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): got mine free Summary: I won, I won! Pro... go to review
2.00	...300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have got to say [that it is great] that they have made the most popular audio type portable. T... go to review
2.00	...w design flaws but still gives you your bang for your buck. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 110.00 Summary: The Rio rocks but lacks ... go to review
2.00	...o I can enjoy about an hour's worth of music wherever I go! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 75 Summary: Great for the money Pros: pr... go to review
2.00	...music wherever I go! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 75 [Summary: Great] for the money Pros: price, reliability, battery life, playb... go to review
2.00	... say get it, it's cool just to have. Anymore, wait a month. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Rio Schimo, 50$, OK. Pros: P... go to review
2.00	...yed anytime, and is better than anything else you can find! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 129.99 Summary: Diamond Rio - the best a... go to review
2.00	...features, coupled with the low prices, makes this product a [great purchase] . Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 79.99 Summary: Diamond... go to review
2.00	...d with the low prices, makes this product a great purchase. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 79.99 Summary: Diamond PMP300-great devi... go to review
2.00	...normal, rock, jazz, classic. Overall the Rio is a very good [product] that will make you the envy of your friends (except for the... go to review
2.00	...ss then most good Discmans. At this price its worth buying. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 (after $50 rebate) Summary: RIO PMP30... go to review
2.00	...7. You can record mp3s on it just as good as the mp3 player [and the quality is pretty good] too. Also you can transfer from cd players , and it never s... go to review
2.00	...nd that I think has value beyond the initial "oooh" factor. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 w/ $100 rebate Summary: Perfect Exer... go to review
2.00	...tor. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 200 w/ $100 rebate [Summary: Perfect] Exercise Partner Pros: Perfect for working out- completely ... go to review
2.00	...ic they want without buying complete cds or even blank cds. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 93 Summary: Music to your ears Pros: lig... go to review
2.00	...ugging a stereo into the computer and recording it to tape. [The rio's size is good] . Small enough to fit in your pocket. And its true. You don'... go to review
2.00	... MP3 collection on their computer they want to take around. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 75 (sale cause shop had fire) Summary: G... go to review
2.00	...ended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 75 (sale cause shop had fire) [Summary: Great] starters MP3 player Pros: Small price tag, expandability, m... go to review
2.00	...you dont mind having them be lower quality. go buy one now! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 160 w/ $50 rebate Summary: it kicks @$$ ... go to review
2.00	...Rio is its capacity, soon to be solved in the $269 Rio 500. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 69 Summary: The Quickly Aging Rio Needs ... go to review
2.00	...r those people who complain about problems with the memory. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: Sparkling diamond Pros: It's just great Cons: No c... go to review
2.00	...s can be taken anywhere.. bus,train,park,bike,school etc... [these things are awesome] ! GET ONE! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: ... go to review
2.00	...,park,bike,school etc... these things are awesome! GET ONE! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: mp3 players Pros: awesome C... go to review
2.00	...nd is tired of buying battery after battery for CD players. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 49.95 After Rebate Summary: Rocking Rio ... go to review
2.00	...ond Rio Player at Best Buy, I bought it right away. I would [recommend this product] to anyone who is planning to buy a portable player. For eve... go to review
2.00	...he best thing is, all the music you can listen to for free. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Most affordable Pros: Low p... go to review
2.00	.... Hopefully future models will build on this great concept. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 175 Summary: Loud and Proud Pros: Great ... go to review
2.00	... capacity, more rugged battery cover and better headphones. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: diamond rio: a pretty good ... go to review
2.00	...: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: diamond rio: a pretty [good choice] Pros: easy to use Cons: expensive for extra memory Bottom L... go to review
2.00	...rts. * $50 rebate until 2000 * you will not be disappointed [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 69.99 Summary: KJD -PMP300 Pros: lightwe... go to review
2.00	..., since it's the first mp3 player, it's relly not that bad. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Man, it's out too soon! Pro... go to review
2.00	...ket upside down. The sound qoulity is not vary good either. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 42.99 Summary: the Skipie mp3 player Pro... go to review
2.00	...d this music player to everyone. It even has a cool design. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: EXCELLENT PIECE OF MACHINE. Pros: Small design Con... go to review
2.00	...er to everyone. It even has a cool design. Recommended: Yes [Summary: EXCELLENT] PIECE OF MACHINE. Pros: Small design Cons: Small hard drive... go to review
2.00	...ut with the Hold switch on, the button will not be pressed. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 (With Rebate) Summary: Simplest Porta... go to review
2.00	...2 feet. See ya! PS-- 9 months later the Rio is still great! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 179 Summary: Yay for Diamond! :) Pros: G... go to review
2.00	...every last dollar you spend on this thing is well worth it. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): Free Summary: Don't be the last to have ... go to review
2.00	...off. So I have to put a piece of metal in with the battery. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: cool little invention Pros:... go to review
2.00	...n with the battery. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 [Summary: cool] little invention Pros: Very easy to use and small Cons: ver... go to review
2.00	...d like to listen to them while jogging or just on the road. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 89 Summary: Diamond PMP300 Review Pros: ... go to review
2.00	... I could just make my own cds, but that also has downsides. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: Diamond PMP300, Side A and ... go to review
2.00	...g high prices for CDs then you need to get the Diamond Rio. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: Awesome Portable MP3 Player... go to review
2.00	...et the Diamond Rio. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 120 [Summary: Awesome] Portable MP3 Player Pros: Enables you to play MP3 songs wit... go to review
2.00	...till on the Rio runs out of batteries. Purchase Price:??150 [Recommended: Yes] Summary: Diamand Rio is a good first product Pros: Simple t... go to review
2.00	...d this music player to everyone. It even has a cool design. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: excellent inovation in music. Pros: Fun to play Co... go to review
2.00	...er to everyone. It even has a cool design. Recommended: Yes [Summary: excellent] inovation in music. Pros: Fun to play Cons: Small hard driv... go to review
2.00	...kward. This is an awesome device for music lovers all over. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Matchbox size cd player Pros... go to review
2.00	... Other than that just settle for cd's it's not all too bad. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Cool Music On The GO Pros: ... go to review
2.00	...'s not all too bad. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 200 [Summary: Cool] Music On The GO Pros: It's digital, doesn't skip, can't be ... go to review
2.00	...use i purchased a diamond rio instead of another cd player. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Is this your best bet? Pros:... go to review
2.00	...you go, with great sound quality. This is the thing to buy! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 270 Summary: A Wonderful Product Pros: A... go to review
2.00	...e I've changed my 6th batteries. But I'll keep you updated. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Better than MD Pros: great ... go to review
2.00	...on't go to target and get a cassette player with a radio.=) [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 90.00 Summary: To be or not to be, the r... go to review
2.00	...tem for yourself or for a friend, an mp3 player is the one. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: New Wave of Music Pros: smal... go to review
2.00	...able and < $80), or Entymolic's $300 ear buds (AUDIOPHILE). [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Some little known facts abo... go to review
2.00	... have some potential, but until then...I'm saving my money. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50$ (100 w/50$ mail in rebate) Summary: ... go to review
2.00	...ting for is a MP3 player that actually supports Windows NT. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Being a Consumer Pioneer Pr... go to review
2.00	...t a mp3 cd player, which is my preferred choice these days. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50.00 Summary: Good budget mp3 player Pr... go to review
2.00	...hoice these days. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 50.00 [Summary: Good] budget mp3 player Pros: Inexpensive. Easy to use Cons: Chea... go to review
2.00	...price tag is a total and complete RIP OFF. Rio all the way! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199.99 Summary: Rio RuLeS!! Pros: Durabl... go to review
2.00	...er (1121738) Content: I got a pmp-300 portable mp3 for xmas [and I think it is very cool] . I can pick and chose the music I want to listen to. The bu... go to review
2.00	...es on one AA battery!!!! The battery lasts for a while too. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): around 50$ Summary: Great portable mp-3 ... go to review
2.00	...a while too. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): around 50$ [Summary: Great] portable mp-3 Pros: Great sound quality and small size Cons... go to review
2.00	...re driven down by competition, and storage space increases. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Fun toy, expensive toy. Pro... go to review
2.00	...is not too bad. All in all, I give this player a thumbs up! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: A good 'My First MP3' playe... go to review
2.00	...rget about it. The software installs only in Windows 95/98. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 40 Summary: Not hifi but perfectly accep... go to review
2.00	...n extremely attractive alternative to a portable CD player. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Pretty darn good. Pros: Siz... go to review
2.00	...and forth I was immediately addicted! This is a really cool [product] . This MP3 player has a few expected features (repeat, rando... go to review
2.00	...hop around online. shop.theglobe.com is where I got mine... [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 65 Summary: And they... Score! Pros: Gre... go to review
2.00	... I definitly reccomend this player to anyone who digs MP3's [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Dimond Rio Pros: Works good... go to review
2.00	...they send me the headset I paid for. Of course. they didn't [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 160 Summary: 300 PMP,,,How To Lose Stars... go to review
2.00	...nd attaches on the computor where the printer would attach. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: Should U buy IT?? Pros: Sound Quality is Exellent ... go to review
2.00	...back after a friend recommended it to me. To put it simply, [I love it] . The sound is as crisp as a CD player, it will fit in almos... go to review
2.00	...s, this is as good as it gets. Go out and pick one today!!! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100.00 Summary: PERFECT ALTURNATIVE TO A... go to review
2.00	...ick one today!!! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100.00 [Summary: PERFECT] ALTURNATIVE TO A DISC MAN Pros: nice & small Cons: flas... go to review
2.00	...his can be limiting and lead to expensive memory purchases. [The quality of the product is great] , so if you can get it for $50 or less (which you can easily... go to review
2.00	...ory is expensive. Luckily I jog 30 minutes at a time so for [this purpose the product is great] . I switch my music once a day and find it convinient, light... go to review
2.00	...and never used it, but this sounds like it could be useful. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Currently good price for fea... go to review
2.00	...are out. It's a good way to get into the MP3 Player market. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Portable Music without the M... go to review
2.00	...ight now, we are very satisfied with the Diamond Rio PMP300 [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 119 Summary: Depends on what you're look... go to review
2.00	...weary to buy something again that can be wrecked so easily. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: An alright experience Pros: ... go to review
2.00	... This should improve the quality of encoding in the future. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Best for working out Pros: s... go to review
2.00	... able to hear people screaming at you to watch out!), not a [big problem] for most listening levels though. There is a bug in the ROM... go to review
2.00	...able and < $80), or Entymolic's $300 ear buds (AUDIOPHILE). [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 or lower, check auction sites. Summar... go to review
2.00	... to get another one. Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 130 [Summary: Good] While It Lasts Pros: Don't have to pay for cd's. Cons: Bad ... go to review
2.00	...layer is highly recommended and will perform outstandingly. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: The 300 - a revolutionary p... go to review
2.00	...all of the features are nice. Don't let the price fool you! [This thing is perfect] for times when you need a good amount of music in something... go to review
2.00	...mend for someone who wants the bang for the buck. Good buy! [Recommended: Yes] Summary: The Pioneer / Keepin it real! Pros: Small, effecti... go to review
2.00	...with a Minidisc player. I recommend a SONY minidisc player. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 60 Summary: MP3 Player VS. MD Player Pro... go to review
2.00	...oney for the average person to shell out for a lousy 32 mb. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170.00 Summary: A cool little mp3 player... go to review
2.00	...ld and has a computer is a perfect fit for the Diamond RIO. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 169.95 Summary: Music to Go Pros: Portab... go to review
2.00	...eased with RioPMP300, but I am appauled at it's high price. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 169$ Summary: Rio PMP300 Pros: Small, No... go to review
2.00	...so I went at it. Too bad I didn't read into it first. While [the sound quality on it is excellent] , and it doesn't skip like CD players, I found it hard to be... go to review
2.00	...itter your hard drive, go for a CD player with "anti-skip". [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: Diamond Rio somewhat a flop... go to review
2.00	...looking in to, otherwise I may buy a Nomad and sell my Rio. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Her Name Is Rio. . . Pros: ... go to review
2.00	...d memory cards on there, its still too expensive to expand. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: RIO is good but not worth t... go to review
2.00	...ng Everyone Should have this every one needs one SO get it! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: Great Product the RIO PMP3... go to review
2.00	...eeds one SO get it! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 170 [Summary: Great] Product the RIO PMP300 Pros: free Music Cons: Limited Stor... go to review
2.00	...he best electronics purchases I've ever made, and it's well [worth every penny] . First off, I suppose that many would classify the original... go to review
2.00	...one interested in the convenience and affordability of mp3. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 60 (after multiple rebates) Summary: Dea... go to review
2.00	...Rio is overall great and never skips like a CD or Minidisc. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 90 Summary: For $90 its awesome! Pros: l... go to review
2.00	...or the price AND functionality, you can't beat the Rio 300. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Easy and cheap MP3 audio. Pr... go to review
2.00	...er. Downloading is fast, user friendly interface. Basically [i love it] ! The new one is translucent and that makes a great look! st... go to review
2.00	...e models they'll have at least one very satisfied customer! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: sweet Pros: large capacity,... go to review
2.00	...t a little bit more memory in the player itself. Other than [that, it is great] . Overall, it is pretty much worth the $160 dollars. If you ... go to review
2.00	...ng.com or visit the diamond rio website. www.diamondmm.com. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 160 Summary: Diamond Rio PMP300, The Pro... go to review
2.00	...is. ALL IN ALL All in all the Rio is a great MP3 player. It [has good sound, great software,] and is cheap on the batteries. Also now that the price has ... go to review
2.00	...he price has dropped considerably you can get one for $100. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 105 Summary: This Little Thing is Awsome... go to review
2.00	... for $100. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 105 Summary: [This Little Thing is Awsome] Pros: Small, the size of a deck of cards, Will Not Skip, O... go to review
2.00	...r (1121738) Content: Personally I am really happy with this [product] . It works great and has a nice feature set. I am not saying... go to review
2.00	...is item out. Be sure to check out my other reviews. Thanks! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 119 Summary: You will fall in love... Pr... go to review
2.00	...y, and it is much more practical than a portable CD player! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 110 Summary: All your favorite music in ... go to review
2.00	...ts abilities are much more vast. Get the Diamond Rio today! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Diamond Rio: See ya later D... go to review
2.00	...If you don't have enough money to do that the Rio is great! [I love it] despite its flaws. Look in the future for something with a ... go to review
2.00	...for something with a little more memory at a cheaper price. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: The Good...and the Bad =( P... go to review
2.00	...ion to my music listening experience, and just good to own. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: sound Pros: Unskipping great music Cons: annoying ... go to review
2.00	...d it to me, I had some initial observations. First I though [the see through teal case was cool] . I then noticed that the unit was very small and very light... go to review
2.00	...an instrumental piece that has a huge brass line. The sound [that this device output was amazing] . The sound was realistic, full, and had great tones. It sou... go to review
2.00	...o you may find another player that suits your needs better. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): ? Summary: Great way to travel with your... go to review
2.00	...ts your needs better. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): ? [Summary: Great] way to travel with your MP3's Pros: great sound; does not s... go to review
2.00	... on new ones whenever you want. It's definately a good buy. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Buy this MP3 Player!!! Pros... go to review
2.00	...er that supports both SDMI and "open-text" (unsecured) MP3. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Good, but better to come Pr... go to review
2.00	...o be obsolete or at least archaic. That being said, I think [that the Rio is great] to get some attention and it works, but there are some defi... go to review
2.00	...et damaged, because this product is the cheapest out there. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: On second thought Pros: che... go to review
2.00	... be able to have your own mix to listen to wherever you go. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: I never want to be without ... go to review
2.00	...h there were a few bugs, but nothing you can't work around. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: The Palm Pilot of the Music... go to review
2.00	... you can probably find one a little cheaper (about $75-80). [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 Summary: Definite great buy!!!!!! Pro... go to review
2.00	...e ever seen. It only takes 1 AA battery too. THIS IS A MUST [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 107.99 Summary: BUY THIS PRODUCT Pros: c... go to review
2.00	.... The sound quaulity is pretty good if you down load right. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100(with rebait) Summary: its ok but not... go to review
2.00	...ly need an MP3 player, spend the extra money on the PMP500. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Doesnt Meet the Standard Pr... go to review
2.00	...tions. This product was a great idea, but it has its flaws. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: The PMP300 was a great idea... go to review
2.00	... harder to press especially when inside that carrying case. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Rio PMP300 Pros: Compact si... go to review
2.00	...ust hope that they come out some more and better ones soon. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: RIO = Real CLose Pros: Nice... go to review
2.00	...gs to the player as fast and as often as you can find them. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 180 Summary: A lot of power in a small p... go to review
2.00	...duct Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: [This little thing is great] . I bought one about a couple of weeks ago and I am very ple... go to review
2.00	...50! That is a DEAL. Well good luck and enjoy your music. :) [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 49 Summary: This little player is Great!... go to review
2.00	...r music. :) Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 49 Summary: [This little player is Great] ! Pros: Compact, Cool looking, Cons: Small storage, Sound qu... go to review
2.00	...on, buy the Rio. It will help you out more in the long run. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: good, but is it good enough... go to review
2.00	... of ure cds no more clutter and no need to ever buy no cds. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 59.90 Summary: this product is gret and ... go to review
2.00	...ility then that shouldnt be to much of an issue. Other than [that the rio is really cool] and worth getting. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 50 S... go to review
2.00	.... Other than that the rio is really cool and worth getting. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: A GOOD DEAL Pros: Small size... go to review
2.00	... it's definitely worth $75. Wish memory cards were cheaper. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 75 Summary: nice idea - short of memory ... go to review
2.00	... cards were cheaper. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 75 [Summary: nice] idea - short of memory Pros: no moving parts Cons: limited ... go to review
2.00	...ot of songs that I downloaded from the internet. Overall, I [recommend this product] to anyone who doesn't want the skipping of a CD player whil... go to review
2.00	...product with an OK design and should suit most people well. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 90 Summary: Music on the go! Pros: Never... go to review
2.00	...) Content: I got the mp3 player for Christmas past year and [I love it] . I have saved money from just getting mp3s and not buying a... go to review
2.00	...ed to decrease. This is an excellent portable audio device. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Screw Cd's Pros: small, goo... go to review
2.00	... trying to impress friends with your newly acquired gadget. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: No. 1 MP3 Player Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...the horrible mp3.com fodder songs they give you as samples. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: Cool but somehow disappoint... go to review
2.00	... fast downloads even on my relatively slow (D233) Dell, and [the quality of sound is unbelievable] . My favorite aspect of the Rio is the impressive sound qual... go to review
2.00	...o without your PC. The battery life is painfully short too. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 (after $50 rebate) Summary: Diamonds... go to review
2.00	...out there, get this gadget!!! It's worth it and it's great! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: NO MORE CD'S!!! Pros: . Con... go to review
2.00	...ours worth. Audiohighway.com allows free downloads. Anyway. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 90 Summary: audio book perfect Pros: boo... go to review
2.00	...d you can take it anywhere. Rio Mp300 Revolutionizing Music [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 75 Summary: Little Toy, Big Sound Pros: ... go to review
2.00	...felt that Diamond?s customer support is at the least, fair. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Rio is Great for Athletes P... go to review
2.00	...obably snag one for less than $50, which would be worth it. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): gift Summary: Been around the block and ... go to review
2.00	... call to the helpdesk I received a new cable within 2 days. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: Entry level MP3 player Pros: Easy to use, compact,... go to review
2.00	...These are better MP3 players, but are a lot more expensive. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: a good start Pros: small, light-weight, easy to us... go to review
2.00	...o worth it, just as good or if not better then a cd player. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150$ Summary: diamond pmp300, easy to us... go to review
2.00	...have the expandability necessary to completely replace one. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Great for portable music Pr... go to review
2.00	...letely replace one. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 [Summary: Great] for portable music Pros: small, light, no skipping Cons: la... go to review
2.00	...pening it from the package.Also 1 AA battery lasts 15 hours [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99.99 Summary: Small, yet it sounds good... go to review
2.00	... most flash memory currently available for any Mp3 players. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Good and Evil of the RIO Pr... go to review
2.00	...or any Mp3 players. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 [Summary: Good] and Evil of the RIO Pros: Durable and good looking. Cheap s... go to review
2.00	...of peoples attention when I first brought it along with me. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Nice Starter Pros: Small, L... go to review
2.00	...t it along with me. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100 [Summary: Nice] Starter Pros: Small, Light, Low Battery Usage Cons: No Usb ... go to review
2.00	...nt to your teenager, young employees etc. Get a unit today! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 145.00 Summary: Take One Of These To The... go to review
2.00	...attery runs out it only irritates you, and not your wallet. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): gift Summary: Great product, if you can ... go to review
2.00	...d not your wallet. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): gift [Summary: Great] product, if you can hack... Pros: long play time on one bat... go to review
2.00	...e with the product as it is now and am quite happy with it. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: I can't go anywhere without... go to review
2.00	...RS this one only gets about 3 because of the price. This is [a great gift] thought because of the greater storage, on the normal Rio p... go to review
2.00	... $20 at you local grocery store. Might be worth it to wait. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: The Promise Of The Technolo... go to review
2.00	... find out before I purchase any MP3 player that now exists. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 240 Summary: O My God!! Pros: Small, Sle... go to review
2.00	...ntiquated. It is definitely a fun piece of hardware though. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: Sportman and Teenagers drea... go to review
2.00	...es one AA battery that lasts for about 2 hours. The Software [: Overall it is very good] software for what it is made to do. It is a little hard to ... go to review
2.00	...product, still a little pricey but this is changed rapidly. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Diamonds are for Listening ... go to review
2.00	... is trying to find the upgradable memory and a cheap price. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Very Cool! Pros: Affordable,... go to review
2.00	...y and a cheap price. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 50 [Summary: Very Cool] ! Pros: Affordable, Lightweight, and Easy to Use Cons: Hard ... go to review
2.00	...interface -Download, refresh, delete and initialize options [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100-$150 Summary: The Best In Portable A... go to review
2.00	...ve a small little thing that would fit into your own pocket [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: OK MP3 Player Pros: it does... go to review
2.00	... to pay for perfect quality music in the palm of your hand! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 72.00 Summary: Small, Efficient, Recomme... go to review
2.00	... For Instance, I bought mine at my local Best Buy store and [the first few weeks were fantastic] . With the mind provoking Diamond Image and it's "great" (in... go to review
2.00	...AMAGED. I ALSO BELIEVE THE DIAMOND IS WORTH ITS HIGH PRICE. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): On sale(Varied Prices) Summary: Paper We... go to review
2.00	...io is a great way to bring digital music where ever you go. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 w/ rebate Summary: Great Low-Cost So... go to review
2.00	...r you go. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100 w/ rebate [Summary: Great] Low-Cost Solution Pros: low-cost, high-quality music, light... go to review
2.00	...ime, there may be more competition, driving the price down. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: Portable Media Pros: Compac... go to review
2.00	...tter if it did skip. Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 150 [Summary: Cool] Idea, Piece of Junk Pros: Cool idea Cons: Shuts off too eas... go to review
2.00	... of us, I think it's worth it to spend a little more money. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: MP3 is good, but not best P... go to review
2.00	...WNLOAD from Rio to Computer!)-- but the space is a problem. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: The Objective Truth Pros: i... go to review
2.00	...This stuff changes almost weekly it seems, so check around. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): you'll pay less than $200 Summary: Top o... go to review
2.00	...there, but they are a bit pricey. Go out and buy one today. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 147 -$50 Summary: Music on the go that d... go to review
2.00	... to toting around MP3s to send in the unit for an exchange. [The unit itself is attractive] in its iMac teal; lightweight enough to wear on your belt a... go to review
2.00	... already have a Rio. Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 249 [Summary: Good] news - and bad Pros: Good capacity, cute, easy to use Cons:... go to review
2.00	...I am looking forward to having it around for quite a while. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 75 after rebate Summary: Don't You Just ... go to review
2.00	...descent (but not great) mp3 player, get yourself a RIO 300. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: My review of the Rio 300 Pr... go to review
2.00	...look for the RIO Portable Music Player 300, it is worth it. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: Rio Is..... Pros: Fast, eas... go to review
2.00	... have the money to purchase the better model - more memory. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 110 Summary: A jogger's best friend Pros... go to review
2.00	...ap and I would recommend strongly considering the purchase. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Rio PMP300/Great for Runnin... go to review
2.00	...hink if you are a music junkie, it was a pretty fair price. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 125.00 Summary: Rio Mp3 Player Pros: ski... go to review
2.00	...th a 32 gigabyte Rio the same size and then I'll be amazed. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: 32 megabytes, ouch Pros: 1 ... go to review
2.00	... Overall, however, it's a good product if it doesn't break. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 80 Summary: convenient/cheap mp3 player ... go to review
2.00	... $300 to your MP3 player and get a 5 Gigabyte one. ---Corey [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Rio 300 - Really Worth It?... go to review
2.00	.... I recommend waiting until better mp3 players get cheaper. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 119 Summary: The Best Mp3 Player for you... go to review
2.00	...finitely go out and buy this! I think it's only 120.00 now! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 120.00 Summary: THIS THING'S GREAT!!! Pr... go to review
2.00	...a person who just wants a very small portable audio player. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: Great for a Music Lover Pros: small, last hours on... go to review
2.00	... wants a very small portable audio player. Recommended: Yes [Summary: Great] for a Music Lover Pros: small, last hours on end with 2 AA'... go to review
2.00	...versatility of an MP3 player, the Rio PMP300 is a great buy [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 (after $50 mail in rebate) Summary: ... go to review
2.00	...ou can transfer it to your rio, and presto, back to jamming [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 129 Summary: Rio aint all that Pros: Abi... go to review
2.00	...the price drops, which should be within 6 months to a year. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 30 Summary: Better then the Rest....but ... go to review
2.00	...e. People should buy this if u have a lot of mp3s to start. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 110 Summary: O MY GOD!!!!!!!!! Pros: Sma... go to review
2.00	... much room. The extra $100 for 64MB is worth it. Other than [that, sound quality is great] , and since there are no moving parts it doesn't skip. The s... go to review
2.00	...ommend this. A great item for any music or computer junkie. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Music gets even more portab... go to review
2.00	... your own cd's. It may not as small but it is a lot better. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 160.00 Summary: This is ok Pros: easy to... go to review
2.00	...r and like easy, portable songs, then buy this product now! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: Diamond Rio BABY!!! Pros: S... go to review
2.00	...hnologies ceo@crucialsolutions.com www.crucialsolutions.com [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199.95 Summary: Just add an I and it's P... go to review
2.00	...ke any action? Again, we'll see what happens in the future. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 82.00 (After eventual rebate) Summary: A... go to review
2.00	...is isn't too far away, as I've already seen portable forms. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: First of its kind, but I st... go to review
2.00	...for it Check out www.mobshop.com who sells it really cheap! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100.00 -$49.00 After Rebate Summary: Fas... go to review
2.00	... the least expensive portable mp3 players available so far. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: I've put down my personal CD... go to review
2.00	...iamond Rio and experiencing this master piece for yourself. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 160 Summary: Diamond Delight! Pros: memo... go to review
2.00	...ly like listening to a few at a time on the go, you like to [have cool looking technology,] or you have money to burn and nothing else better to buy. O... go to review
2.00	... your needs are similar to mine, the Rio is nearly perfect. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Very portable and versatile ... go to review
2.00	...here is really nothing I really hate about this Rio PMP300. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 250.00 Summary: New toy on the market. P... go to review
2.00	...finitely get this one. Otherwise, settle for a 64MB player. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 130-$170 +$50 mail-in rebate Summary: Ri... go to review
2.00	...into buying a whole CD, for one or two songs that you like. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 140 ($90 after $50 rebate) Summary: The ... go to review
2.00	... your listening to a cd. The Battery lasted around 3 hours. [This little mp3 player is great] I recommend you buy it and you will be so glad you did. I b... go to review
2.00	... glad you did. I bought mine at bestbuys so check them out. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 102 Summary: Why buy Music when you can ... go to review
2.00	...r (1121738) Content: I just recently bought this thing, and [I love it] . It smaller than you'd expect (similar to a credit card's s... go to review
2.00	... on cash, why don't you own it. Get it NOW. NOW I TELL YOU! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 120 (after rebate) Summary: SOLID PRODUC... go to review
2.00	...took me a little bit to get used to the ear buds, but after [that they were great] . It seemed like a great buy at the time, and I still don't ... go to review
2.00	...e longer until the features are up and the prices are down. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 159 - $50 mail in rebate Summary: Worth ... go to review
2.00	...als. I think this is a great product and you should buy it! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: tired of cds Pros: smaller ... go to review
2.00	...eal one shown above (Rio PMP300 Special Edition w/64MB RAM) [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): Retail $199.00, Usually available for $1... go to review
2.00	...call when they pack in more memory and make the unit better [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 after rebate Summary: Promises...Does... go to review
2.00	... pay 100 dollars. I feel that is well worth the investment. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Love the RIO! Pros: size, n... go to review
2.00	...r a cd player. I give this two thumbs down. WASTE OF MONEY. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: what a waste!!! Pros: can play mp3's Cons: waste o... go to review
2.00	... was two weeks later than what you promised. Hope it helps. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 169 Summary: I still like it after 1 yea... go to review
2.00	...ate the handiness of this little gadget. I mean, I LIKE IT. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 110 Summary: A HANDY LITTLE GADGET Pros:... go to review
2.00	...'s too costly. I would wait until it got a storage upgrade. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 145 Summary: Cute, and yet... Pros: Pret... go to review
2.00	... a storage upgrade. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 145 [Summary: Cute] , and yet... Pros: Pretty, easy controls. Cons: Not enough s... go to review
2.00	...d and doesnt even give them a chance agianst anything else! [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: SLAM....... Pros: price siz... go to review
2.00	...laint is the flimsy battery cover, which breaks off easily. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 299 Summary: Free Music on the Go! Pros:... go to review
2.00	...or some people but i need to bring aboug 13-14 cds. I think [the idea of the rio is awesome] , compact, one battery, no skipping. But as of right now not... go to review
2.00	...g. But as of right now nothing tops the Portable CD Player. [The idea of portable mp3 is amazing] . MP3 hasnt been that big for that long, and it is already i... go to review
2.00	... will definitely buy it given how well made the Rio 300 is. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 60 Summary: The future of music Pros: Li... go to review
2.00	...placed and laid out, and they look good too. The quality of [the sound on the Rio is nice] , especially when you have Mp3s with 128kbps and higher bit ... go to review
2.00	... to look at other player?s that will better fit your needs. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: Diamond Rio PMP300 w/32m... go to review
2.00	...ser friendliness with the software, the Rio can be perfect. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Free music and no skips - A... go to review
2.00	.... Overall, awesome product, just doesn't tell you id3 tags. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 Recommended for: Athletes - Lightweig... go to review
2.00	...For active people like myself this is a perfect MP3 player. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: The good with the bad Pros:... go to review
2.00	...t I'd go for an MiniDisk player if you've got a lot of CDs. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 after rebate Summary: Player is good... go to review
2.00	...picking one up.so take my word and get a diamond rio pmp300 [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 w/ $50.00 rebate Summary: Rio kic... go to review
2.00	...an get it for a lot less than the $199 I paid back in 1998. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: Aging, but still worthy of consideration Pros: Sma... go to review
2.00	...e today. I do wish that it had more memory though. The fact [that it does not skip is great] too. I love being able to just throw it in my pocket and en... go to review
2.00	... I recommend it to all who want to listen while on the run. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 after rebates Summary: Diamond Rio Ru... go to review
2.00	...er you better take a second look at the Diamond Rio-PMP300. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100$ Summary: Where does the mini-disk g... go to review
2.00	...of garbage unless you only like about 10 songs AT THE MOST. [Recommended: Yes] Summary: Diamond Rio - A Shame To Modern Technology Pros: G... go to review
2.00	...y and provides up to 12 hours of continuous music playback. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: Ok MP3 Player Pros: cheap C... go to review
2.00	...bay and personally if you want one I would try there first. [This thing is great] it stores mp3 files for portable use and it has no moving p... go to review
2.00	...d get it. AS a matter of fact im listening to it right now. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 55.00 Summary: Portable Music at its bes... go to review
2.00	...all the time. This is going to be the wave of the future. I [highly recommend this] to any mp3 lover, who want their music on the go. I also re... go to review
2.00	...afford them or their parents can't afford them but they are [worth every penny] . Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Best Gift... go to review
2.00	...r parents can't afford them but they are worth every penny. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Best Gift Ever Pros: Your m... go to review
2.00	...on it. Everyone should buy this product becuz its the best. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): 5.00 Summary: Awesome Mp3 portable Pros:... go to review
2.00	...ecuz its the best. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 5.00 [Summary: Awesome] Mp3 portable Pros: Awesome sounds Cons: not much memory Bot... go to review
2.00	...hora of CDs should get one of these high class MP3 players. [Recommended: Yes] Amount Paid (US$): About $110 with rebate Summary: Diamond ... go to review
1.90	...o they took up a lot of space. I went out skateboarding and [I was incredibly satisfied] with the fact that I didn't have a SINGLE skip from it and ... go to review
1.90	...any great features, coupled with the low prices, makes this [product] a great purchase. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 79.99... go to review
1.90	...when beyond.com was having the $50 special after rebates. I [have been very impressed] with the technology more than the product. It's great to ge... go to review
1.90	... the downloaded MP3. The software that is supplied with the [product] is very user friendly and comes with a MP3 player. Diamond ... go to review
1.90	...ger trips In the car And other things of that nature..GREAT [Product] GReat Savings in CD's i love this Product. and thing Everyo... go to review
1.90	...ter MP3 players out there. For the price AND functionality, [you can't beat the] Rio 300. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Ea... go to review
1.90	...mmary: You will fall in love... Pros: great features, great [products] , great price... Cons: Only 32MB... Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.90	...cquired a diamond MP3 player. The sounds is excellent and I [was very impressed] with its portability and no skip play. However it does have... go to review
1.90	... to pester them again to resend the replacement. All in all [I was very satisfied] with the product and felt that Diamond?s customer support i... go to review
1.90	...ceived a Diamond Rio PMP300 MP3 player for christmas, and I [have been very impressed] with it so far. It came with 32 megs of internal memory to ... go to review
1.90	...Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This [product] is pretty light, it's design is ugly...the sound quality is... go to review
1.90	...s revolution and want to start out. The lightweight of this [product] makes it great for running or working out in the gym. But i... go to review
1.80	..., and it comes with a $50 rebate from diamond. It is a good [product] considering its weight, size, and the fact that it doesn't ... go to review
1.80	...'s which are only written to once. Otherwise it's not a bad [product] if you own alot of MP3's. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$... go to review
1.80	...3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio is an excellent [product] . You can easily listin without any problems,holds only the ... go to review
1.80	...ugh for a long run or workout at the gym. Summary: Love the [Product] Pros: light/compact form Cons: software a bit confusing Bot... go to review
1.80	...or nine songs. All in all the diamond rio 300 is an amazing [product] . If you have $200 to spend buy this product. Recommended: Y... go to review
1.80	...ugh so it's not that big a problem. Overall this is a great [product] . I do realize that there are better products out there but ... go to review
1.80	... off of just one battery for a LONG time. Definitly a great [product] because I have dropped it a lot of times and it is stilling... go to review
1.80	...ike 64 mb), and to improve it's bass boost. This is a great [product] if you are looking for a compact, durable, mp3 player. Reco... go to review
1.80	...Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond RIO PMP300 is a great [product] with a few minor setbacks. First i'll just go over the prob... go to review
1.80	...aid (US$): 70 (after $50 rebate) Summary: RIO PMP300 A good [Product] Pros: cheap, can't skip, small, 12+ hour battery life Cons:... go to review
1.80	...rolled up shirt sleeve or under a bra strap. This is a good [product] for anyone on the go who likes music, wants quality sound a... go to review
1.80	... almost as much as a new player. Overall, the Rio is a good [piece] of equipment with some flaws to work out. Hopefully future ... go to review
1.80	...ing and playing with the Rio and I have to say it's a great [product] and works as advertised. Some may think this is just anothe... go to review
1.80	...ver. I believe this is a very good price for this wonderful [piece] of mechanics. One of the wonderful things that is different... go to review
1.80	...even has a cool design. Recommended: Yes Summary: EXCELLENT [PIECE] OF MACHINE. Pros: Small design Cons: Small hard drive Botto... go to review
1.80	... doubt the simplest portable MP3 solution. Its just a great [product] ! The convenient and simple mp3 files are easily uploaded to... go to review
1.80	... The good looks and simple interface also make this a great [product] . The display show the Track #, the track time, volume and t... go to review
1.80	...ll tell you why I chose the Diamond Rio and why it might be [a good choice] for most people. For starters, it has a reasonable price. I... go to review
1.80	...tages. The Diamond Rio is really easy to use so it would be [a great choice] for people less inclined to technical stuff. It has a reall... go to review
1.80	...s to get you started. It's just an all around user-friendly [product] . However, the one thing I don't like about it is that it on... go to review
1.80	...ver. I believe this is a very good price for this wonderful [piece] of mechanics. One of the wonderful things that is different... go to review
1.80	...ecommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 270 Summary: A Wonderful [Product] Pros: A wonderful machine, small and easy to use. Lots of m... go to review
1.80	...ey can show off their new electronic device. Conclusion The [product] is a decent product, and i must commend diamond for having ... go to review
1.80	...r new electronic device. Conclusion The product is a decent [product] , and i must commend diamond for having excellent customer s... go to review
1.80	....00 Summary: To be or not to be, the rio pmp300 is a decent [product] . Pros: cheap, light, small, easy user interface Cons: delic... go to review
1.80	...If you want an mp3 player for cheap these days, this one is [an excellent choice] . You can probably find one on ebay for $50 or less. The sou... go to review
1.80	... on mp3 but not on CD. Then I hear about the Rio... Awesome [piece] of machinery... But $200? No way... The price drops, as exp... go to review
1.80	...titor, they need to make this cheaper. OVERALL ------- Good [Product] for the Gadget-inclined. This is also a good buy now, now t... go to review
1.80	...load your songs as often as you like. So in summary, a good [product] . However, we'll have to wait until the price comes down bef... go to review
1.80	...P3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio, in itself, is a great [product] . No moving parts, simple use, small and lightweight. But in... go to review
1.80	... a whole nother story But hey..Who carees.. This Is a great [product] and deserves a FIVE star rating another added bonus is that... go to review
1.80	...hat nature..GREAT Product GReat Savings in CD's i love this [Product] . and thing Everyone Should have this every one needs one SO... go to review
1.80	... it! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: Great [Product] the RIO PMP300 Pros: free Music Cons: Limited Storage capa... go to review
1.80	...Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Personally [I am really happy] with this product. It works great and has a nice feature se... go to review
1.80	...f only minutes, it is so easy to do. This is a high quality [product] , it only takes one AA battery, and it is much more practica... go to review
1.80	...32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is really a great [product] . This thing has many great advantages over a CD player with... go to review
1.80	...300 around when it first came out, and was pleased with the [product] . I think that MP3 music users need to know the basics about... go to review
1.80	...they included them. Other than that it is a relatively good [product] from diamond. I just hope that they come out some more and ... go to review
1.80	...d efficient as posisble. That's why the diamond rio is such [a great choice] . Also, mini disc players can cost up to twice as much as th... go to review
1.80	... anyone who uses a computer at work or at home. It's a good [product] with an OK design and should suit most people well. Recomme... go to review
1.80	...d the replacement. All in all I was very satisfied with the [product] and felt that Diamond?s customer support is at the least, f... go to review
1.80	...et. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): gift Summary: Great [product] , if you can hack... Pros: long play time on one battery, Li... go to review
1.80	...best MP3 player. I bought the Rio and I think it is a great [product] . The main thing I love about it is that it does not skip wh... go to review
1.80	...s mishap won't happen to you. Overall, however, it's a good [product] if it doesn't break. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 80... go to review
1.80	...MP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is a great [product] for a music lover. It is relativity cheap. It?s an alternat... go to review
1.80	... I have looked at, I have found that Diamond makes the best [product] out there. However, the portable MP3 market as a whole stil... go to review
1.80	... be extremely light, very easy to use, and an overall great [product] in comparison to the rest of the market. There are many pro... go to review
1.80	...s and some spare cash, I definately recommend this. A great [item] for any music or computer junkie. Recommended: Yes Amount P... go to review
1.80	...ate from the company itself. The Diamond Rio is a wonderful [piece] of machinery, one of the first of its kind, it lacks the sp... go to review
1.80	...music and there are no commercials. I think this is a great [product] and you should buy it! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): ... go to review
1.80	...y it's very nature, is solid-state and skip-free, making it [a good choice] for almost everyone from the jogger through the couch potat... go to review
1.80	... If you don't mind the limited capacity, it is an excellent [product] . ... go to review
1.80	...litude. It works nicely, and does the job. Overall, awesome [product] , just doesn't tell you id3 tags. Recommended: Yes Amount Pa... go to review
1.80	...nient, my pocket loves it. All in all, a highly recommended [product] and before you go out and buy that mini-disk player you bet... go to review
1.80	...le than i can get any songs i want off the net. I love this [product] so much!!! I can put so many songs on it, i can pick any so... go to review
1.72	...our running, lifting, or whatever activity you enjoy. In my [experience] , the Rio is perfect for this. And at $100-150, it won't bre... go to review
.50	...back, but oh well. How can you resell a product if it has 3 [defects] ? Not my business to ask. The idea of having a cheap, skip f... go to review
.50	...io: Needs more time to develop Pros: Very inexpensive Cons: [Defects] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	... wasn't a regular skip either, it turned itself off. I went [back to the store] and got another one, which eventually did the same thing. E... go to review
.50	...back, but oh well. How can you resell a product if it has 3 [defects] ? Not my buisness to ask. The idea of having a cheap, skip f... go to review
.50	...'s worth of music (minimum 64mb). And finally, at $150, the [product] is too pricey. I think Rio knows that, hence the neat trick... go to review
.50	...8 inches. It never worked again after that. I took the unit [back to the store] because I consider it defective form the minute I bought it... go to review
.36	...id (US$): 150 Summary: NOT SO FANCY Pros: small Cons: melon- [item] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	... 100 (after rebate) Summary: Kudos to innovation to bad the [product] is held together by chewing gum and paper clips. Pros: Inno... go to review
.20	...veryone of them. these mp3 players are great for people who [dont care about "super quality] " music, i cant tell the difference. I dont u can too. Recom... go to review
.20	...riend for being his best man was that it would be a useless [piece] of gadgetry intended for teenagers who skate to school and ... go to review
.20	...rt adapter with you. Again, the continuity of the memory is [still an issue] . Distortion rate is pretty darn low and the signal-to-noise... go to review
.20	...arge collection of MP3's the Diamond Rio would not be a bad [product] to get. This produect has been on the market for a while th... go to review
.20	... I did find did not resolve the problem. In my opinion this [product] was poorly designed, researched, and rushed out the door. F... go to review
.20	...ushed out the door. Finally: The overall construction of my [unit] is of a inferior, flimsy plastic, with a cheap noisy headph... go to review
.20	...and allows me a variety of music. The real problem with the [unit] is that the memory is too small. Out of the box, the 32 meg... go to review
.20	... deserve a smack in the face, and not only is it not a good [piece] of equipment, it is even hard to say. I mean really, try to... go to review
.10	...s was one hell of an idea a shockproof mobile media player. [It is a shame] that for whatever reason, maybe to make it as light as poss... go to review
.10	...ook so long to get songs encoded and stored on the RIO that [I gave up] after a single song. You can't transfer tracks directly fro... go to review
.10	...om Sony, which solved this particular problem. Secondly, my [unit] was defective to start off. The pause button would activate... go to review
.00	.... In conclusion this is a cute toy to show your friends but [don't buy it] . I've kept it just to see how it works on other computers, ... go to review
.00	...ecently bought the Archos Jukebox 6000 and am very pleased. [Stay away] from the Rio 300 and go for something better. Recommended: ... go to review
.00	...ed. Stay away from the Rio 300 and go for something better. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Good for few Pros: good qua... go to review
.00	...er (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio MP3 player truly is a [piece of junk] . Alhtough I dont own one myslef I do have two friends who o... go to review
.00	...t works). The only advice I can leave you with is that this [is not worth the money] so I hope you have read this before you bought one of your ... go to review
.00	...u have read this before you bought one of your own. ~Thanks [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): N/A Summary: Wanna play some MP3's? The... go to review
.00	...stay though it was very easy to use and had quality output. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 100 (after rebate) Summary: Kudos to inn... go to review
.00	... 60 bucks! I hope you take my advice and avoid this player! [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 200$ Summary: Not enough space!! Pros: N... go to review
.00	...and one from a company that cared more about its customers. [Recommended: No] Summary: No Tech Support Pros: small size, Cons: terrible t... go to review
.00	...er paid $80 or gotten around 100 Megs for the price I paid. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 269.89 Summary: Big Price - Little Memor... go to review
.00	...oducts because they come with 64MB while Rio has only 32MB. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: The Granddaddy of All Pros:... go to review
.00	...ry good, after you throw away the headphones that come with [the player, that are really bad] . I'm using Sony MDR-44 headphones, that are really good. Al... go to review
.00	...s a quality music player and is recommended strongly by me. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: PMP-300 review Pros: Very p... go to review
.00	...t going for the Rio just because it is the most well known. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 30.00 Summary: A very rushed product Pro... go to review
.00	...e additional money that has to be paid for it a good value. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 94 (with $50 rebate) Summary: Facts abou... go to review
.00	...e software. The music match jukebox they give you is also a [piece of junk] that takes a good hour or two to master. The thing that mak... go to review
.00	... while waiting for the songs to download from the internet. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 300 Summary: I bought a Crappy Rio Pros:... go to review
.00	...he slow printer port on the back. Get the 500 or something. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 59 Summary: I know these first hand Pros... go to review
.00	...erter at www.musicmatch.com they're awesome, plus they work [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): About 200 Summary: Diamond Rio: Needs mo... go to review
.00	... second generation now and can be found for less than $100. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 105 Summary: Good for 1999, but not anym... go to review
.00	...ut your products limited playback makes for limited appeal. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 100.00 Summary: Don't Believe The Hype P... go to review
.00	...:) go for the mini disk player, its better in the long run. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 259.99 Summary: Kinda Expensive Pros: Sm... go to review
.00	...ave to pay an extra $50-$100, but it will be well worth it. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 0.00 Summary: Save your money... Pros: E... go to review
.00	...if they do so, I'll be more than happy to amend my opinion. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 139 Summary: A Big Disappointment Pros: ... go to review
.00	... opinion. Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 139 Summary: A [Big Disappointment] Pros: Compact, lightweight Cons: poor functionality, flimsy... go to review
.00	... Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: DON' [T BUY THE] RIO. As you may know it only comes with 32 Meg of memory (t... go to review
.00	...ime and also to trade music with friends. This is where the [big problem] with the RIO comes in, it does not use the SM (SmartMedia) ... go to review
.00	...dard on the next generation players as well as more memory. [Recommended: No] Summary: 30 minutes? Forget it Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...e and price but it is still a match for most on the market. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Diamond. Not anyones friend... go to review
.00	...pen within the next 6 months. Otherwise, IT'S NOT WORTH IT. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: NO WAY! Pros: Small and Lig... go to review
.00	...l be indispensable. The headphones and controls were also a [big problem] . Both of which just sucked. But hey, when you're a consumer... go to review
.00	... would have thought it would be! I was so excited to use it [that i was disappointed] that i couldn't right away i first needed to install some s... go to review
.00	...ly recommend a Rio and hope you get your hands on one soon. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 70 Summary: Lets go to Rio Pros: Quick,E... go to review
.00	...ry to find that 32Meg flash card for as little as possible. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 83 Summary: Is the Rio 300 for you? Mayb... go to review
.00	... music. I'd prefer the Rio Volt cd mp3 player for that. The [biggest problem] with the player is the software. If you're using Windows 20... go to review
.00	...he poor battery door design I do not recommend this player. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 0.00 Summary: It's A Diamond, (except fo... go to review
.00	...stricting and not worth the hefty price of $200-$300!!! The [biggest problem] I have had with teh Rio is the memory size. Memory is expen... go to review
.00	... 2 feet off the ground, so if you're in any way klutzy, I'd [stay away] from this player! As far as the other things, with your 32 ... go to review
.00	...ur toys, this is the MP3 player for you. If you're a klutz, [stay away] ! ... go to review
.00	... comes down before it becomes truly a mainstream necessity. [Recommended: No] Summary: On the bright side, it was free. Pros: Just like a... go to review
.00	...ss. trust me, mp3 isn't quite ready for the mainstream yet. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Not worth it!!!! Pros: smal... go to review
.00	...g much better, and even better priced is bound to come out. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: Why You Should Wait for the... go to review
.00	...o and refuse to waste my time and money to get another one. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 130 Summary: Good While It Lasts Pros: D... go to review
.00	...tunately, there are more downsides than ups to this device. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Got it cheap, performs like ... go to review
.00	...e, it is cheap, MUCH more reliable, and sounds much better! [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 80 Summary: Cough, cough. Pros: Convenie... go to review
.00	...software is great, but it will not work under NT. This is a [big problem] , since that is what we have at work -- where I would be abl... go to review
.00	...hat come with this is cheap but for $25 what can I ask for? [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 25 Summary: Cheap cheap Pros: cheap Cons... go to review
.00	...other. Perhaps soon enough I'll say the same about the Rio. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: I'll keep my Walkman tha... go to review
.00	...ct Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I [will never buy] CDs or cassettes again!! I have used the Rio 300 for about ... go to review
.00	... will also want to get another set of headphones...the ones [that come with the RIO are BAD] . I can't complain...I purchased the RIO AND 32 MB Smartmedi... go to review
.00	... one with more memory. If you don't have enough money to do [that the Rio is great] ! I love it despite its flaws. Look in the future for someth... go to review
.00	...s what you want, turn away from the Diamond Rio Mp3 Player. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: Portable and convient, but ... go to review
.00	...oing with one of those to maximize your listening pleasure. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): Gift Summary: ...Discman meets Walkman..... go to review
.00	...e up halfway to drown out all the other noise. Probably the [biggest problem] I have with this mp3 player is that it eats batteries easil... go to review
.00	...c player, so you would get much more for your money!!!!!!!! [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 175.00 Summary: DIAMOND RIO OR MINIDISC ... go to review
.00	...os: efficiency, decent price, never skips, cd quality Cons: [don't buy it] if you're poor Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...he money because they will be the future of portable music. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 350 Summary: Mp3 Players Pros: Portable ... go to review
.00	...en to music playing at 64kbits? The storage is definitely a [bigger problem] now since everybody (Napster, etc) seems to be encoding at ... go to review
.00	...iend would be don't buy. So don't let it's looks foll you . [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: NOT SO FANCY Pros: small Co... go to review
.00	...ongs...thats not that much...only around 45-55 min worth... [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: 12 hours of battery life my... go to review
.00	...g out. They're expensive still, but they're getting better. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Does NOT live up to expecta... go to review
.00	...y for only $100, though i'm not sure how much they are new. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: entirely defective, horribl... go to review
.00	...to buy However, in spite of this glowing review thus far, I [would NOT recommend] this product to a friend. The reason for this lies not in t... go to review
.00	...300 less than $100, buy.com Diamond Corp. www.diamondmm.com [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: What is that? Pros: Light, ... go to review
.00	...ough once you save up enough money from a minimum wage job. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 300 Summary: Diamond, Overpriced another... go to review
.00	...arted to play again...to stop only a couple of hours later. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 75.00 Summary: Not that great... Pros: i... go to review
.00	...R NICE. Loudness Oh around 10 Hearing loss, around forever. [Recommended: No] Summary: Do I really need this? Pros: There nice Cons: Ther... go to review
.00	...ne thought into my limited "campacity" brain; Why would you [not buy this] product? You are free of the 15.00 dollar CDs and can have ... go to review
.00	...turn it back on. I think it would be better if it did skip. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Cool Idea, Piece of Junk Pr... go to review
.00	... Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Cool Idea, [Piece of Junk] Pros: Cool idea Cons: Shuts off too easy Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...m. It works, it just looks like it was written by a novice. [The "so-called" battery life is horrible] . Even the new enhanced batteries, by major battery companie... go to review
.00	...plastic. Don't drop it too hard, it will most likely break. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 300 Summary: Piece Of Pricey Junk Pros: ... go to review
.00	...ys MP3s Cons: Everything Not Listed Under PROS Bottom Line: [Don't Waste Your Money] On This! ... go to review
.00	.... And if you can't - well, you probably already have a Rio. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 249 Summary: Good news - and bad Pros: G... go to review
.00	...er you could probably get good use out of it for the money. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 169.99 Summary: Rio PMP300 NOT WORTH IT ... go to review
.00	...to layout. Approx. 1200 songs is tempting though, isn't it? [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 175 Summary: Mixed Reactions Pros: light... go to review
.00	...ct Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I [will never buy] another mp3 player after this one. I thought that mp3's wer... go to review
.00	...artist or the record company and i hate the music industry. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Waste of money. Pros: none ... go to review
.00	...erter at www.musicmatch.com they're awesome, plus they work [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 160 Summary: bleh blah bloh !@(*^! Pros:... go to review
.00	... stand listening to the same 7 or 8 MP3s This has to be the [biggest problem] with the Rio. I think it is better to put an extra $300 to ... go to review
.00	...it until they can hold AT LEAST 74 min of CD-quality audio! [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 180 Summary: Get the newer PMP500 instea... go to review
.00	...yer's out there. This one just had better promotion. BTW, i [did not buy] the PMP 300 it was given to me as a present. I was perfectl... go to review
.00	...iven to me as a present. I was perfectly happy with my IJAM [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): None, [GIFT] Summary: PMP is not for me!... go to review
.00	...ieve the price has dropped now to $169? I'm not quite sure. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 169 Summary: READ BEFORE YOU BUY Pros: s... go to review
.00	...ere near CD Quality, and slightly below Minidisc quality. I [would not recommend] this product. There are not enough features for the price a... go to review
.00	...tures for the price and the Cons outweigh the Pros greatly. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): Too Much Summary: Thumbs Down Pros: Smal... go to review
.00	...ery, until the technology is perfected. You won't be sorry. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 109.95 Summary: A Glimpse Of The Future:... go to review
.00	...lues (rock, jazz, classical, and normal) that do not affect [the sound much and are pretty useless] . The RIO's other features include: Repeat: allows you to re... go to review
.00	...that will invite curiosity then the RIO PMP 300 is for you. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 100 after $50 rebate Summary: RIO 300PMP... go to review
.00	...es and accessories were just fine, but earphones I threw in [the garbage] - literally - since I don't think that the 20 - 44 KHz soun... go to review
.00	..., because I am going to buy a new one once they are better. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Small and Flimsy Pros: Smal... go to review
.00	...me. I wish you successful shopping in this area. Good Luck! [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: Do Not Invest Your Money In... go to review
.00	...ing for my check, and yes, I intend to follow up. R. Mantha [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: An appetizer, not a main co... go to review
.00	...P3s, I would never have given any MP3 player consideration. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: no,no,no, don't buy it! Pro... go to review
.00	.... Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: no,no,no, [don't buy it] ! Pros: skip-proof, small, fast uploads Cons: expensive, lim... go to review
.00	...commend if you're looking for a cheap and small mp3 player. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: Could have been a good valu... go to review
.00	...by the quality of the sound produced by the Rio. However, I [would not recommend] getting the Rio. There are a couple of reasons for this. Fi... go to review
.00	...able media (like Iomega click! discs or Sony flash sticks). [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 100$ Summary: a basic portable mp3 playe... go to review
.00	...w i am stuck with it because it only has a 90 day warrenty. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 159.74 Summary: Dreams don't allways com... go to review
.00	...n delete it. It fits in your pocket and doesnt skip at all. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 140 Summary: CD's are still the best Pro... go to review
.00	... bitrate of your mp3 is! Oh yeah, the head phones suck too. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 159.99 Summary: Fun, but as for the dura... go to review
.00	... of the Aiwa F-70)or just keep the MP3s on your hard drive. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 165.00 Summary: Wish it was worth it Pro... go to review
.00	...is quite expensive considering the limited capacity it has. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: If you have a short music a... go to review
.00	... not using it or you'll drain the battery to nil all night. [Recommended: No] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Not Enough Memory! Pros: Ni... go to review
.00	... fast, I bet you can't. I guess what I am trying to say is, [dont buy this] piece of garbage unless you only like about 10 songs AT THE... go to review
.00	...ou can't. I guess what I am trying to say is, dont buy this [piece of garbage] unless you only like about 10 songs AT THE MOST. Recommende... go to review
FEATURE: usability	SCORE: 1.78
2.00	...ng the subway or out in the streets, crisp and clear sound. [easy to use] buttons on front so you can just reach into your pocket and... go to review
2.00	... (US$): 150 Summary: Good for few Pros: good quality sound, [easy to use] , decent software, lightweight Cons: very little memory, lon... go to review
2.00	...ed more room for music! Pros: Skip-Free, Long Battery Life, [Easy to Use] , Comes with everything you need to get started Cons: Not a ... go to review
2.00	...like to see the software of the rio stay though it was very [easy to use] and had quality output. Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): ... go to review
2.00	...aid (US$): 129 Summary: Perfect for Anybody Pros: Cheap and [Easy to use] Cons: Not a lot of memory, no other features besides playin... go to review
2.00	...s first generation device. Yes it is small, lightweight and [easy to use] . It is also not the best for sound quality or speed of use.... go to review
2.00	...portable and your love will never wane. The control is very [intuitive] and the LCD is quite nice as well. I added 32MB Smartmedia ... go to review
2.00	...d. However, Real Jukebox has a support for RIO 300 which is [easy to use] and very robust. You can compress songs in various sizes to... go to review
2.00	...ith double the memory, 64MB. The RIO 300 is lightweight and [easy to use] . Portable. Sound quality is also very good, after you throw... go to review
2.00	...mary: Great Digital Jams Anywhere Pros: Small, Great Sound, [Easy to Use] Cons: Pricey, Hardware is Sensitive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...ecently bought a PMP-300 portable mp3 player. They are very [easy to use] and are very small and versatile. They are great if you are... go to review
2.00	...software for getting the music ONTO the player. It is quite [user friendly] and automated. Other options are a bit more difficult to ac... go to review
2.00	... software that comes with it is fairly straight forward and [easy to use] with some nice links to MP3 web sites (of course I have no ... go to review
2.00	...tery and still operates for several hours. It is incredibly [easy to use] . Using the Rio software, you can upload files to the Rio in... go to review
2.00	...s Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Excellent but flimsy Pros: [Easy to use] , great sound quality, EASY to change music Cons: Flimsy, no... go to review
2.00	...e manual that has you listening to tracks in no time. It is [easy to use] and works on 1 AA battery, making it convenient to purchase... go to review
2.00	...got mine free Summary: I won, I won! Pros: convenient size, [easy to use] , easy to install Cons: MP3s are hard to come by, not practi... go to review
2.00	... Summary: I won, I won! Pros: convenient size, easy to use, [easy to install] Cons: MP3s are hard to come by, not practical for most peop... go to review
2.00	...5 Summary: Good for 1999, but not anymore... Pros: Compact, [Easy to use] , Inexpensive, Decent sound, 1 Battery Operation Cons: Sub-A... go to review
2.00	...the downloading of songs using their software is simple and [easy to use] . Plus, it only uses one battery! The only drawback is that ... go to review
2.00	...ly nice software to rip cd's into mp3's and it is extremely [easy to use] . Having no movable parts, you can shake this thing as much ... go to review
2.00	...turned it on. The music quality was great, the Rio was very [easy to use] , no problems. The only downside I think of the Rio is its c... go to review
2.00	...emory editor. All three software components had a clean and [easy to use] interface. The software player performed basic MP3 playing ... go to review
2.00	...more than necessary because the Rio player itself is fairly [intuitive] . Many of the same buttons found on the typical portable cas... go to review
2.00	...(US$): 120 Summary: diamond rio: a pretty good choice Pros: [easy to use] Cons: expensive for extra memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	... definitely recommend purchasing the rio remote as it super [easy to use] and extends the headphone's cord length by a good 2 feet. S... go to review
2.00	...t Paid (US$): 150 Summary: cool little invention Pros: Very [easy to use] and small Cons: very few sound adjustments available Botto... go to review
2.00	...n, but it also has disadvantages. The Diamond Rio is really [easy to use] so it would be a great choice for people less inclined to t... go to review
2.00	...pler cd of mp3s to get you started. It's just an all around [user-friendly] product. However, the one thing I don't like about it is th... go to review
2.00	... In conclusion, the Diamond Rio is great. It affordable and [easy to use] . Looking back though, I wish I would have bought a cd drive... go to review
2.00	...S$): 170 Summary: Diamond PMP300, Side A and B Pros: Cheap, [easy to use] Cons: not flexible Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...n't had any problems or misfunctions with it and it is very [easy to use] . It has great sound quality and if you want to spend anothe... go to review
2.00	...) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The rio is the a simple and [easy to use] digital player. It does not have any extra features (ie rad... go to review
2.00	...sy to setup. The software install takes seconds and is very [user friendly] . I wish it was easier to reorder songs in the software but ... go to review
2.00	...ware but i can't ask for everything. The rio itself is very [easy to use] also. There are the basic forward/backwards buttons and als... go to review
2.00	...ond generation, RIO500, with a standard memory of 64 MB and [easier-to-use] software. MP3 is the music format of the Internet that is s... go to review
2.00	...pgrade is rather pricey (around $150). It is also extremely [easy to use] . The software that comes with it is very intuitive and putt... go to review
2.00	...remely easy to use. The software that comes with it is very [intuitive] and putting songs on is a breeze. The player itself is easy... go to review
2.00	...tive and putting songs on is a breeze. The player itself is [easy to use] too. The buttons are few and clearly marked, so there is no... go to review
2.00	...y: A Wonderful Product Pros: A wonderful machine, small and [easy to use] . Lots of memory Cons: Very expensive ($270) the newer PMP50... go to review
2.00	...ckage, large potential Pros: Small, light, no moving parts, [easy to use] Cons: no ID3 support, only 32 mins of music Bottom Line: nu... go to review
2.00	...): 50.00 Summary: Good budget mp3 player Pros: Inexpensive. [Easy to use] Cons: Cheap plastic parts. Lack features Bottom Line: A dec... go to review
2.00	...y portable , Great Sound , can easily hold up to 30 songs , [Easy to Use] . Cons: Nothing The RIO is amazing Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	... standard-sized album) on the device. The controls are very [easy to use] , especially useful is the "hold" slider, which stops any ot... go to review
2.00	...mmary: A good 'My First MP3' player Pros: portable,skipless, [easy to use] ,toll free number Cons: not enough memory,shoddy parts Botto... go to review
2.00	...layer, or else stick with at least 64mb. It is however very [user friendly] and comes with all the software u need. Its small and convi... go to review
2.00	...tive. Intro Diamond Rio PMP300...it is lightweight and very [easy to operate] . No, it doesn't have a ton of memory, but depending on what... go to review
2.00	... on what you're looking for... Pros: Lightweight, extremely [easy to operate] Cons: Not a lot of memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...er product, the Rio is very well designed. The controls are [intuitive] to anyone who has used a CD player. The device itself has a... go to review
2.00	...of course). Included software The included software is very [easy to use] . The Rio Manager is based on a modified version of Winamp, ... go to review
2.00	...or the Next Player Pros: Great idea. Good sound. Relatively [easy to use] Cons: Technology ain't perfect yet. Memory is tiny. Better ... go to review
2.00	...new toy. While the Rio does have some great features and is [easy to use] , it's not very durable or reliable. The Rio only holds abou... go to review
2.00	...hat it is easy transfer MP3s to the device. The software is [easy to use] and the transfer to the player is easy and simple. A downsi... go to review
2.00	...mary: The Pioneer / Keepin it real! Pros: Small, effective, [easy to use] ! Cons: Not the largest file storage Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...than maybe your flash memory floppies, more on that...) and [easy to use] . I am an mp3 junkie (see one of my fave url's!). The Rio 30... go to review
2.00	...MP3. The software that is supplied with the product is very [user friendly] and comes with a MP3 player. Diamond has created another sa... go to review
2.00	...n hours worth of music on there and the RIO program is very [easy to use] . Playback and use is great! I can easily put the RIO in my ... go to review
2.00	...y: RIO is good but not worth the $$$ Pros: Portable, small, [easy to use] Cons: too expensive to expand memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: sweet Pros: large capacity, [easy to use] Cons: not very ergonomical Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...e and the style. I think it looks great. I think it is very [user friendly] and Diamond is going out of their way to support it. You ge... go to review
2.00	...ummary: All your favorite music in one place Pros: fast and [easy to use] and you can use it anywhere! Cons: comes with only 32mb of ... go to review
2.00	...Rio: See ya later Discman! Pros: Ability to get free music, [easy to use] , doesn't skip, and more! Cons: Quality of music not as good... go to review
2.00	...unt of experience with the software, I was told it was very [easy to use] . Basically choose the file you want to upload to the Rio, a... go to review
2.00	...d (US$): 100 Summary: Buy this MP3 Player!!! Pros: Compact, [easy to use] , well made, free songs! Cons: A little expensive if your no... go to review
2.00	... songs the way I want. Once you get used to it, it's rather [intuitive] to use. Another complaint I had with this machine is that t... go to review
2.00	...50 Summary: I never want to be without my MP3 player! Pros: [easy to use] , can quickly upload new songs, small and easy to carry arou... go to review
2.00	...te great buy!!!!!! Pros: lightweight , small, doesn't skip, [easy to use] Cons: quick battery usage, expensive expansion cards Bottom... go to review
2.00	...me. I currently own 3 other mp3 players. Everything is very [easy to use] and the player is very light and durable. The battery life ... go to review
2.00	...3 Player (1121738) Content: this is a great device. it easy [easy to use] fast and convient. Thisgreat device is easyto use will last... go to review
2.00	...ween 30min-4hrs!!!!!! The buttons and on screen displaya re [easy to use] and to read. it holds all of ure favorities, you can get al... go to review
2.00	... Amount Paid (US$): 59.90 Summary: this product is gret and [easy to use] Pros: holds up to 4 hrs of music depending on how many kb p... go to review
2.00	...e it's convenient. No skipping, no CD burning required. An [easy to use] interface makes it ideal for the average computer user. ... go to review
2.00	...nt to change it and the mp3 players lets you do so. With an [easy-to-use] interface, it lets you arange the songs, delete or add new ... go to review
2.00	...it doesn't skip + Works on just 1 AA battery for 12 hours + [Easy to use] - Only stores about 8-10 songs - Can't switch music on the ... go to review
2.00	...y, Big Sound Pros: compact, long batter life, light weight, [easy to use] Cons: low memory, can't switch music on the go Bottom Line:... go to review
2.00	...p the miles go by on my long training runs. The software is [easy to use] and transferring songs onto it causes no problems. The head... go to review
2.00	...ays. Recommended: Yes Summary: Entry level MP3 player Pros: [Easy to use] , compact, fairly cheap, works well Cons: Lack of memory, ou... go to review
2.00	..., its not that expensive), it is compact, non-skipable, and [easy to use] . The PMP300 is perfect for exercising or traveling. If you ... go to review
2.00	...64 megs internal memory. The software included is extremely [user-friendly] . It took me minutes to learn how to operate it. And if you ... go to review
2.00	...th the money. The sound quality is good, its small, and its [easy to use] . If you are looking for something with more memory, you sho... go to review
2.00	...ended: Yes Summary: a good start Pros: small, light-weight, [easy to use] Cons: a few bugs, not much bass Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: diamond is [easy to use] and great for mp3s. I swear that even my oen grandmother co... go to review
2.00	...ended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150$ Summary: diamond pmp300, [easy to use] Pros: small, cheap, easy to use Cons: none! Bottom Line: nu... go to review
2.00	...0$ Summary: diamond pmp300, easy to use Pros: small, cheap, [easy to use] Cons: none! Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...SKIP. There is no moving parts to skip. The Rio software is [easy to use] , you may have to glance throuh the manual on parts that are... go to review
2.00	...f use with this player is incredible. The button layout are [easy to use] , the software is easy to navigate through, and the online h... go to review
2.00	...redible. The button layout are easy to use, the software is [easy to navigate] through, and the online help is useful. This player is a ve... go to review
2.00	...each, Ski Resort, & Athletic Meet! Pros: Convenient and [easy to use] ; beats some competitors Cons: Some of the buttons may be ac... go to review
2.00	...ttery every two weeks or so. It is small, light, and fairly [intuitive] to use. Two complaints: 1. The battery case has opened a fe... go to review
2.00	...cks The Hardware Can't Cash. Pros: Lightweight, convenient, [easy to use] Cons: Need to improve the hardware and storage capacity, an... go to review
2.00	... you just delete and get another one. This Mp3 player is so [easy to use] and is so much easier to walk or jog with than a walkman or... go to review
2.00	...: 50 Summary: Very Cool! Pros: Affordable, Lightweight, and [Easy to Use] Cons: Hard to find the ungradable memory. Bottom Line: null... go to review
2.00	...rsonal CD collection for customizable music mixes. -Uses an [easy drag] -and-drop interface. -Powerful Digital Sound Effects and Fea... go to review
2.00	... or audio stored on your PC or directly from the Internet. - [Easy-to-Use] interface -Download, refresh, delete and initialize options... go to review
2.00	... of compressed audio and resembles a walkman. The Rio is so [easy to use] . The only competition to this device is probably MD players... go to review
2.00	...id (US$): 199 Summary: Portable Media Pros: Compact, sleek, [Easy to use] Cons: 60 minute limitation, price Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...ess than $200 Summary: Top of the line for under $200 Pros: [Easy to use] , great sound, 64MB memory is essential, interacts well with... go to review
2.00	...249 Summary: Good news - and bad Pros: Good capacity, cute, [easy to use] Cons: Bad power system, average sound, pricey Bottom Line: ... go to review
2.00	...Yes Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: Rio Is..... Pros: Fast, [easy to use] , small Cons: Annoying headphones, EQ is unchangeable Bottom... go to review
2.00	...rol headset. Being a big time music junkie. I found it very [easy to use] as well as fast and accurate. I have not used the software ... go to review
2.00	...as definitely replaced my CD player! The Rio Player is very [easy to use] . The buttons are clearly marked, and it comes with instruct... go to review
2.00	...s to the Rio300 I have found it to be extremely light, very [easy to use] , and an overall great product in comparison to the rest of ... go to review
2.00	...nd function. I like it for it's sleek pager like design and [user friendly] control pad. With only 32 MB on on board RAM it is a little... go to review
2.00	...r eventual rebate) Summary: All 'I' Need Pros: Lightweight; [easy to use] , configure and upload to. Cons: Bundled software not the ea... go to review
2.00	...t into my pocket while working at my job. It's so small and [easy to use] . Besides it only takes one battery. I remember going to the... go to review
2.00	...oes not skip at all. Plus, the controls on the Rio are very [easy to use] . Since I can hold the device in my palm, I have easy access... go to review
2.00	..."east" is play/stop and "north/south" is volume, it's quite [easy to use] . MP3 in general is also a great benefit to the Rio, and to ... go to review
2.00	...h we all are quite accustomed; software support is alright, [easy to use] and operate. Cables and accessories were just fine, but ear... go to review
2.00	...S$): 250.00 Summary: New toy on the market. Pros: Portable, [easy to use] , convinient, lightweght, small, loud. Cons: Doesn't seem to... go to review
2.00	...ount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Small and Flimsy Pros: Small, [easy to use] Cons: Easily breakable Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...unt Paid (US$): 145 Summary: Cute, and yet... Pros: Pretty, [easy controls] . Cons: Not enough space. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...approves, but you get your music, so it's all good). Light, [easy to use] , and SKIP-PROOF (no moving parts), the Rio is perfect as a ... go to review
2.00	...Paid (US$): 299 Summary: Free Music on the Go! Pros: Light, [Easy to use] , and Skip-Proof Cons: Flimsy battery cover Bottom Line: nul... go to review
2.00	...at price - it's a good deal. Functionality is great - it is [easy to use] and the buttons are easy to reach. There are four graphic e... go to review
2.00	...cause of its small size and sleek design, and was also very [easy to use] with the software that comes with it. I also liked the opti... go to review
2.00	...Rio PMP300 w/32mb Pros: Convenient; Good Software; [Easy to Use] Cons: Parallel Port Slow; Not Very Sturdy Bottom L... go to review
2.00	...et and delivers with its nice music quality and convenient, [easy to use] high-tech device for the average user. ... go to review
2.00	...ever had any problems with it, and the bundled software was [easy to use] . The only problem with the software is that the MusicMatch ... go to review
2.00	...of your sound is a major issue. Luckily the player is quite [easy to use] . All the buttons are easily pressed, and the functions are ... go to review
2.00	...ni-disk go? Pros: Portable, light weight, CD music quality, [easy to use] Cons: Poor software Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	... software that allows you to drag and drop songs. It's very [user-friendly] and just about anyone could use it. Overall, it is a fair p... go to review
2.00	... player, the Rio program for downloading songs is extremely [user friendly] . The size of the player makes it much more convenient than ... go to review
1.90	... continuous digital-quality music playback. Convenience and [usability] : great gift for these groups If you are still thinking abou... go to review
1.80	... purchase this item if you don't already have a minidisc or [portable] mp3 player. Those who jog or exercise frequently or just wa... go to review
1.80	...be used in the car by using an adapter like you would for a [portable] cd player. Best part is that it don't skip at all. I skateb... go to review
1.80	...$150.00 most all of them come with a rebate. So if you like [portable] music in the palm of your hand that's as big as a deck of c... go to review
1.80	...ecommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: The best [portable] music. Pros: No skipping Cons: The head phones they come wi... go to review
1.80	... shaking won't cause a single skip. Music does not get more [portable] or convenient than this. the design is sleek and functional... go to review
1.80	...ll become easier and quicker. Overall, the Rio is a perfect [portable] audio player for those just getting into MP3's and who want... go to review
1.80	...ing into MP3's and who want a well-rounded, but nonspecific [portable] MP3 player! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 129 Summary... go to review
1.80	...expensive at around 60 dollars each. If you decide to buy a [portable] MP3 player, I suggest the Diamond PMP500, it carries a 64-m... go to review
1.80	..., possibly exception of Sony Music Clip. It is so light and [portable] and your love will never wane. The control is very intuitiv... go to review
1.80	...) Content: When the PMP300 first came out, it was the first [portable] mp3 player mass marketed to the masses. The RIAA sued, lost... go to review
1.80	...er (1121738) Content: Welcome to the future: digital music, [portable] and cheap. Well, we are not there yet, but the rebate Diamo... go to review
1.80	...e memory, 64MB. The RIO 300 is lightweight and easy to use. [Portable] . Sound quality is also very good, after you throw away the ... go to review
1.80	...s Amount Paid (US$): 46 (after $50 rebate) Summary: Digital [portable] music less than $50! Pros: Cost, skip free technology Cons:... go to review
1.80	...truly fantastic. Diamond struck quickly with this very nice [portable] digital music player. I personally have the Diamond Rio 300... go to review
1.80	...er (1121738) Content: I have just recently bought a PMP-300 [portable] mp3 player. They are very easy to use and are very small an... go to review
1.80	...o Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: PMP-300 review Pros: Very [portable] and small. Great Quality. Cons: might not hold enough memo... go to review
1.80	...mend this player to anyone! It is a great way to start your [portable] MP3 listening enjoyment! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$)... go to review
1.80	...k! From a review standpoint, I have personally used several [portable] MP3 players including Rio's PMP300, Sensory Science's raveM... go to review
1.80	...l give it to my daughter... Pros: Very small, light weight, [portable] Cons: No backlit display, low memory capabilities Bottom Li... go to review
1.80	...le I was very happy with mine. It didn't eat batteries like [portable] CD players do and I could pick virtually any song I wanted ... go to review
1.80	...ic, i eagerly bought the Diamond Rio PMP300 Special Edition [portable] MP3 Player for $300 at Best Buy about a year ago. Unfortune... go to review
1.80	...(1121738) Content: Convienient, small, awesome quality, and [portable] , this is probably the greatest MP3 player made ever. Twelve... go to review
1.80	... should definately go down in history as one of the coolest [portable] audio players and also as the product that transformed the ... go to review
1.80	...ey, the rio 500. there are mp3 cd players (mp3 discman-type [portables] ) on the way which, if you have a cd burner, will hold 650 m... go to review
1.80	...rn to live with them. Also the belt clip makes it even more [portable] and it is REALLY light. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$):... go to review
1.80	...h of time, and if the original 32MB is not enough, add in a [portable] flash card. The drawbacks, i have found, lie in its flimsin... go to review
1.80	...s, we were impressed that it did not skip like the infamous [portable] CD player. Now, mind you I have no real use for this piece ... go to review
1.80	...the neighborhood teens. The Diamond Rio PMP300 is small and [convenient for] travel with a simple manual that has you listening to track... go to review
1.80	... purchase batteries for. As most of us know, its cousin the [portable] CD player eats batteries like most people change their sock... go to review
1.80	...it is great that they have made the most popular audio type [portable] . The Diamond Rio Mp3 player is a hit but it lacks the power... go to review
1.80	...power to make it a icon of this decade. Though it is light, [portable] and is not a battery guzzler, it's lack of memory is a disa... go to review
1.80	...8) Content: I'm not about to go out and pay $100 plus for a [portable] mp3 player that doesn't have removable media (i don't consi... go to review
1.80	...he Rio 300 is a quality device. It is lightweight and ultra [portable] . The sound quality is whatever the mp3s are ripped at. CD q... go to review
1.80	...s Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Rio Schimo, 50$, OK. Pros: [Portable] mp3's Cons: not much space Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	...ure about my purchase. there were so many other options for [portable] audio devices out there. However, i was able to purchase th... go to review
1.80	...Boy am I glad that I did it. The Diamond Rio is the perfect [portable] music device for running. It is light, skip free, and compl... go to review
1.80	... skipping like a CD player. I also use it now instead of my [portable] CD player when I'm going on trips. It is small enough to fi... go to review
1.80	...battery-wise since it only takes a single AA. It also has a [handy] "hold" feature, so that the music doesn't get accidentally ... go to review
1.80	...nt on your Rio and transport them from your computer to the [portable] mp3 player. With the small ear headphones, you listen to mu... go to review
1.80	...mp300 is cool. I can now get all that internet music onto a [portable] device much more easily than plugging a stereo into the com... go to review
1.80	...make me happier than to be able to make this whole paradigm [portable] . Enter the Rio PMP 300 - the most affordable portable MP3 p... go to review
1.80	...adigm portable. Enter the Rio PMP 300 - the most affordable [portable] MP3 player currently on the market. I purchased mine at Bes... go to review
1.80	...duct Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: [Portable] MP3 players was the best thing in music invite (beside the ... go to review
1.80	...nt to go. But don't mistake the Rio for a minidisc or a new [portable] CD. The combination of several features make the Rio unique... go to review
1.80	...ly intuitive. Many of the same buttons found on the typical [portable] cassette or CD player are present: volume, rewind, fast for... go to review
1.80	... Player (1121738) Content: This is by no doubt the simplest [portable] MP3 solution. Its just a great product! The convenient and ... go to review
1.80	...: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 70 (With Rebate) Summary: Simplest [Portable] MP3 Solution Pros: So many, I can't list them all! Cons: Co... go to review
1.80	... went out and jumped head first into the revolution that is [portable] digital music. Diamond were one of the first market names t... go to review
1.80	... a relatively small space. It also makes it electronically " [portable] " between technology such as Computers, MP3 players, etc. Th... go to review
1.80	...id (US$): Free Summary: Don't be the last to have one Pros: [Portable] mp3's, portable hard drive Cons: a little small (i almost l... go to review
1.80	...(32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: With the ever-popular [portable] MP3 player, tagged the Diamond Rio, you can easily create a... go to review
1.80	...0 bucks. I definately recommend that anyone interested in a [portable] mp3 wait for the 64 MB one to drop below 150, which will ha... go to review
1.80	... listen to mp3s anywhere?" That's why I began to look for a [portable] mp3 player, and I'll tell you why I chose the Diamond Rio a... go to review
1.80	...) Content: The Diamond Rio in my opinion is one of the best [portable] MP3 players out, if not the best. I would recommend it to a... go to review
1.80	...o. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: Awesome [Portable] MP3 Player Pros: Enables you to play MP3 songs without comp... go to review
1.80	...nology is getting better and better every year. I like this [portable] MP3 player because you can record it and it's all digital a... go to review
1.80	...y sound. The Diamond was the first to hit the market with a [portable] MP3 player; RIO300. That unit could hold up to 16 hours of ... go to review
1.80	...Well, I'll explain a little of it then we'll move on to the [portable] mp3 player. Mp3 is a file that can be played as a song file... go to review
1.80	...There is one thing that the Rio and some of the earlier MP3 [portables] can do that the newer ones CAN'T: Bi direction transfer of ... go to review
1.80	...e RIO. This effectively turns your Rio into a 32MB or 64 MB [portable] disk drive for transferring files. This capability was buil... go to review
1.80	... Try this with the newer SDMI (SMDI, whatever...) compliant [portable] .mp3 players. In my opinion, the bi-direction transfer capa... go to review
1.80	...u find this interesting. P.P.S. If you want REALLY kick ass [portable] sound, check out headphones from Koss (the Porta Pro's and ... go to review
1.80	... Pro's and Porta Sport models, best bass response ever from [portable] compact headphones, comfortable and < $80), or Entymolic's ... go to review
1.80	...ordable. The concept is great, however the usefulness of an [Portable] MP3 Player just isn't up to par yet. When the 128 meg+ vers... go to review
1.80	...o skipping. This is the future of course. Anyone who buys a [portable] CD or tape player doesn't know what they're missing. As far... go to review
1.80	...bout MP3 audio and how you can now "take it with you" using [portable] MP3 players. You've heard about Diamond's Rio PMP300's or s... go to review
1.80	...t that it's quite easy to fumble around and also very, very [portable] . Even if you do add a flash memory card to expand the capac... go to review
1.80	...ary: Is the Rio 300 for you? Maybe... Pros: A decent highly [portable] audio solution Cons: Limited storage and a few small proble... go to review
1.80	... of MP3's on my computer and the rio was the most appealing [portable] MP3 player to me. It is a small portable and stylish device... go to review
1.80	...the most appealing portable MP3 player to me. It is a small [portable] and stylish device that I would recomend to anyone who has ... go to review
1.80	...RuLeS!! Pros: Durable , Light weight , Looks awesome , Very [portable] , Great Sound , can easily hold up to 30 songs , Easy to Us... go to review
1.80	...MP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got a pmp-300 [portable] mp3 for xmas and I think it is very cool. I can pick and ch... go to review
1.80	...commended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): around 50$ Summary: Great [portable] mp-3 Pros: Great sound quality and small size Cons: low mem... go to review
1.80	...mple MP3s on the CD-ROM. If you are looking to get into the [portable] MP3 scene, and have the cash to burn, go for it. Otherwise,... go to review
1.80	... music, this gave me enough reason to go out and purchase a [portable] MP3 player. After being a longtime portable CD player user,... go to review
1.80	... and purchase a portable MP3 player. After being a longtime [portable] CD player user, I initially had my doubts about purchasing ... go to review
1.80	...Paid (US$): 150 Summary: A good 'My First MP3' player Pros: [portable] ,skipless,easy to use,toll free number Cons: not enough memo... go to review
1.80	...the answer to every jogger's prayer. Finally, a lightweight [portable] audio player that will not skip. But this isn't a product s... go to review
1.80	...on. The audio quality suffers some, but is acceptable for a [portable] audio player. The only other drawback is that the computer ... go to review
1.80	... not skip, this is an extremely attractive alternative to a [portable] CD player. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary:... go to review
1.80	...er. I finally got my Rio... WOW! It's just what I needed... [Portable] , GREAT sound, easy interface, no complications installing t... go to review
1.80	...) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Well i baught a d link 16mb [portable] mp3 player. All i have to say is dont buy it. In a 16 mb pl... go to review
1.80	...yer market. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: [Portable] Music without the Media Pros: Stable, Lightweight, Inexpens... go to review
1.80	...tter solution for general music listening would either be a [portable] CD or cassette player or a radio. Of course, if you don't m... go to review
1.80	...pinions written already about Diamond's ground breaking RIO [Portable] MP3 player. Yeah, the Rio and Rio SE only have a parallel p... go to review
1.80	...There is one thing that the Rio and some of the earlier MP3 [portables] can do that the newer ones CAN'T: Bi direction transfer of ... go to review
1.80	...The maximum volume is not quite loud enough, I suppose in a [portable] device, this is safer (ie. being better able to hear people... go to review
1.80	...e RIO. This effectively turns your Rio into a 32MB or 64 MB [portable] disk drive for transferring files. This capability was buil... go to review
1.80	... Try this with the newer SDMI (SMDI, whatever...) compliant [portable] .mp3 players. In my opinion, the bi-direction transfer capa... go to review
1.80	...u find this interesting. P.P.S. If you want REALLY kick ass [portable] sound, check out headphones from Koss (the Porta Pro's and ... go to review
1.80	... Pro's and Porta Sport models, best bass response ever from [portable] compact headphones, comfortable and < $80), or Entymolic's ... go to review
1.80	...$): 200 Summary: Not worth it!!!! Pros: small, lightweight, [portable] Cons: too small, too little memory, too long to transfer mu... go to review
1.80	...32 megs is definitely not enough. Though it's great to have [portable] , digital audio, you don't get very much. Also, I find the b... go to review
1.80	... (1121738) Content: About six months ago I decided to get a [portable] mp3 player. I went to my local electronic story and at the ... go to review
1.80	... breaking new ground with their Rio PMP300 player, which is [portable] , palm-sized, and plays MP3s instead of tapes or CDs. For th... go to review
1.80	...han your desktop, until Diamond Multimedia came up with the [portable] MP3 player called the Rio PMP300. Though very much similar ... go to review
1.80	...Rio PMP300. Though very much similar to a normal walkman or [portable] CD player, the Rio does not play music through an audio cas... go to review
1.80	... can say without hesitation that this 2.4-ounce lightweight [portable] MP3 player is truly going to revolutionize portable audio p... go to review
1.80	...tweight portable MP3 player is truly going to revolutionize [portable] audio player technology. This player is highly recommended ... go to review
1.80	...d: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 169.95 Summary: Music to Go Pros: [Portable] , compact, sound quality Cons: Packaged software Bottom Line... go to review
1.80	...(US$): 150 Summary: RIO is good but not worth the $$$ Pros: [Portable] , small, easy to use Cons: too expensive to expand memory Bo... go to review
1.80	.... Sure I noticed that it's not built sturdy, like the other [portable] audio widgets we've used for years, and sure I did a bit of... go to review
1.80	... advantage over CD players of not skipping! It comes really [handy] in the car, you can use the cassette adapter and listen to ... go to review
1.80	... Diamond Rio PMP300, The Pros and Cons! Pros: Light weight, [Portable] , and Great Quality Cons: Not Enough Memory Bottom Line: nul... go to review
1.80	...0 mp3 songs that I loved on my hard drive, I rarely used my [portable] CD-player, so why on earth would I need this portable MP3 P... go to review
1.80	...ed my portable CD-player, so why on earth would I need this [portable] MP3 Player? However, due to all the hype surrounding this n... go to review
1.80	... takes one AA battery, and it is much more practical than a [portable] CD player! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 110 Summary:... go to review
1.80	...ay likely never pay cent for music again. The miniscule and [portable] MP3 player named the Diamond Rio is a great music player. A... go to review
1.80	...y $100 for something like this, why not pay $200-$250 for a [portable] MiniDisc player? Besides recording off of the Internet and ... go to review
1.80	...e rio is about the size of a pack of cards, so it is highly [portable] . It is constructed well, so it will last. You slip it into ... go to review
1.80	...S$): 200 Summary: Good, but better to come Pros: low-power, [portable] , light-weight Cons: MP3 only, yet another parallel port cab... go to review
1.80	...38) Content: This product is in essence a credit card sized [portable] MP3 player. The bottom line about the PMP 300 is that it is... go to review
1.80	...unt Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Doesnt Meet the Standard Pros: [Portable] , battery efficent Cons: low capacity, bad quality Bottom Li... go to review
1.80	...ly one AA battery which is good for 10-12 hours(your common [portable] cd player about 4 hours on 2-4AA's). The only drawbacks are... go to review
1.80	... My review on the Rio Diamond MP3 is that is a good quality [portable] sound system and pretty small. A major disliking of mine of... go to review
1.80	...ayer had more functions it would definetly be on top of the [portable] audio electronics market. I would definetly consider purcha... go to review
1.80	...electronics market. I would definetly consider purchasing a [Portable] MInidisc Player over the Rio Diamond Mp3 player. I am not t... go to review
1.80	...ou to spend your money more wisely. If I had to recommend a [portable] electronic to someone I would recommend a Portable Minidisc... go to review
1.80	...ommend a portable electronic to someone I would recommend a [Portable] Minidisc player, so you would get much more for your money!... go to review
1.80	...121738) Content: Well, I own a mini disc player and several [portable] mp3 players. Without a dount, the Diamond Rio is my pick of... go to review
1.80	... superb quality (nearly never skips), and best of all, it's [portable] ! But there's also the thought of mini disc players. Frankly... go to review
1.80	...layer is worth the money because they will be the future of [portable] music. Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 350 Summary: Mp3 ... go to review
1.80	...ended: No Amount Paid (US$): 350 Summary: Mp3 Players Pros: [Portable] music - can delete and add new songs to it, can buy much bi... go to review
1.80	...erformance has not seemed to decrease. This is an excellent [portable] audio device. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summa... go to review
1.80	...Player (1121738) Content: I've been waiting to get myself a [portable] mp3 player for quite a while now, so when I got the Rio 300... go to review
1.80	...ill consumes battery power heaps more slowly than any other [portable] music system. Recommended, but not a good introduction to m... go to review
1.80	...g that could possible make this better would be...something [portable] ! Well now there is something that lets you take cd quality ... go to review
1.80	... to store lots of music. Here are the pros and cons: + Free [portable] music + light weight + no moving parts, so it doesn't skip ... go to review
1.80	... it works solidly. The PMP300 was probably one of the first [portable] MP3 players developed. While MP3s haven't changed much, the... go to review
1.80	... for such a great deal. It also is very small so it is very [portable] , you can slip it into your pocket with ease and it makes a ... go to review
1.80	... Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Great for [portable] music Pros: small, light, no skipping Cons: lack of memory ... go to review
1.80	...MP3, Yepp. With under $200, you can afford to have your own [portable] MP3 to enjoy the music files that you have downloaded the d... go to review
1.80	... your music tastes is very powerful. Great Playback on this [portable] device Smaller than a radio cassette, this Rio allows you t... go to review
1.80	...rding Industry Association of America. As long as there are [portable] devices such as Diamond PMP300, there will be a need to get... go to review
1.80	...ave practically said goodbye to my walkman, and who needs a [portable] CD player? (The next generation mp3 players will have radio... go to review
1.80	...US$): 150 Summary: I can't go anywhere without my Rio Pros: [Portable] mp3 music; mix 'n' match your own melodies Cons: First gene... go to review
1.80	...rebate), and that was just around the price of a decent new [portable] cd player. i got it home and was all excited about trying i... go to review
1.80	...): 100 Summary: entirely defective, horrible purchase Pros: [convenient for] recently downloaded mp3s Cons: only holds 30minutes at CD q... go to review
1.80	...ore all of the mp3's on my computer for 250. But there is a [portable] cd player that is coming out that can read mp3's off of a c... go to review
1.80	...er (1121738) Content: Diamond Rio MP3 Player: It is a great [portable] audio device. It never skips and the sound is crystal clear... go to review
1.80	...duct Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: [Portable] and Lightweight -- Download MP3 music and audio files very ... go to review
1.80	...ended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100-$150 Summary: The Best In [Portable] Audio! Pros: Portable, Lightweight, Non-Skipping, & mor... go to review
1.80	... (US$): 100-$150 Summary: The Best In Portable Audio! Pros: [Portable] , Lightweight, Non-Skipping, & more Cons: Can't Hold A L... go to review
1.80	...huge music fan, I demand nothing but the best quality in my [portable] audio player. Several years back I advanced from the walkma... go to review
1.80	... is a great low-cost alternative to the much more expensive [portable] MP3 players. Not only does the Rio provide a great way to l... go to review
1.80	...CD-R and can burn the MP3s onto CD, and listen to them on a [portable] CD player, there is no easier way of listening the MP3s at ... go to review
1.80	...rice down. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: [Portable] Media Pros: Compact, sleek, Easy to use Cons: 60 minute lim... go to review
1.80	...hat comes to around $9.50 per megabyte of music. Sure, it's [portable] , sure it plays MP3 files without the use of a computer, tha... go to review
1.80	... question. Now that I DO have a CD burner, as well as other [portable] music options, I feel that this Mp3 player falls short of t... go to review
1.80	...also a lot better with memory, because the discs are small, [portable] , and rewritable. If you are just looking for a barebones MP... go to review
1.80	... (US$): 100 Summary: MP3 is good, but not best Pros: Small, [portable] . Cons: Fragile, not much memory. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	... cheap one, but alas, there must be some Moores Law for mp3 [portable] storage: New players will make it obselete soon. In a nutsh... go to review
1.80	..., etc.). Otherwise, you need one of the relative handful of [portable] mp3 players to listen to your ripped (from your CDs) or enc... go to review
1.80	...fuses to go down in dust. This player is very light-weight, [portable] , small, and it has great sound quality. Oh and did I mentio... go to review
1.80	...y: Music on the go that doesn't skip!!! Pros: light-weight, [portable] , skip-free Cons: could use a little bit more memory Bottom ... go to review
1.80	...Rio, I doubt I'll be moving up to the next version. My next [portable] MP3 player will most likely be the SECOND generation of the... go to review
1.80	...must-have for an avid jogger. Throw away those walkman's or [Portable] CD players. This MP3 player is based on solid-state technol... go to review
1.80	...ased. I am glad that I bought this over any other format of [portable] audio. It beats anything out there! CD's, mini-disc, tape c... go to review
1.80	...) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio 300 MP3 player is a [portable] MP3 player that stores 32mb of music. The newness of this t... go to review
1.80	.... If you're already an MP3 enthusiast, however, this is the [portable] unit to beat right now. The Rio PMP300 kit packs 32MB of me... go to review
1.80	...) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is definatly the worst [portable] mp3 player i have ever owned. I have only owned two and i b... go to review
1.80	...ve only owned two and i bought my other one first. The ijam [portable] mp3 player. This player is very stupid because you end up p... go to review
1.80	...should get the credit that it does because there are better [portable] mp3 player's out there. This one just had better promotion.... go to review
1.80	... to buying a CDR drive, since you can get your mp3?s into a [portable] audio form without burning a CD. This was perfect when I we... go to review
1.80	...with computers, or for a person who just wants a very small [portable] audio player. Recommended: Yes Summary: Great for a Music L... go to review
1.80	...PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Out of all the [portable] MP3 players I have looked at, I have found that Diamond mak... go to review
1.80	...that Diamond makes the best product out there. However, the [portable] MP3 market as a whole still has some problems. In regards t... go to review
1.80	...d: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Music gets even more [portable] Pros: Small, good sound quality Cons: Slow downloads, 32MB ... go to review
1.80	... playtime. If your an extreme music listener and like easy, [portable] songs, then buy this product now! Recommended: Yes Amount P... go to review
1.80	... the PMP300 4 stars out of 5. It was the first to start the [portable] MP3 revolution, yet it does lack in space and expandibility... go to review
1.80	...'m all for the PMP300. It has everything that 'I' need in a [portable] MP3 player. Sure, there are are few with a lot more feature... go to review
1.80	...ioDiag 1.00b which I found on dailymp3.com. The latter is a [handy] utility which allows you to check the memory blocks on both... go to review
1.80	...in its class to do what I wanted to do. Play MP3 files on a [portable] device. It also runs for quite a while on a single AA batte... go to review
1.80	...issue with it though is storage. What is really needed is a [portable] unit that reads CD-R/RW discs with MP3s on them, in both ca... go to review
1.80	...that reads CD-R/RW discs with MP3s on them, in both car and [portable] forms. Hopefully this isn't too far away, as I've already s... go to review
1.80	...ms. Hopefully this isn't too far away, as I've already seen [portable] forms. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: Fir... go to review
1.80	...ure. If your looking for a company who was a pioneer in the [Portable] MP3 frontier and think the stands for something, go for it ... go to review
1.80	... radio station broadcasting all kinds of songs. Having this [portable] mp3 player gives me the option to listen to any music I wan... go to review
1.80	...ever happened to music lovers. Besides, the least expensive [portable] mp3 players available so far. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid ... go to review
1.80	... is software to convert CD music into MP3's, and there is a [handy] player to use while listening to the MP3's on your computer... go to review
1.80	...rfect. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Very [portable] and versatile MP3 music! Pros: Small size, ease of use, ov... go to review
1.80	...nt Paid (US$): 250.00 Summary: New toy on the market. Pros: [Portable] , easy to use, convinient, lightweght, small, loud. Cons: Do... go to review
1.80	...o not recommend the Diamond Rio, and suggest you wait until [portable] MP3 players become less fragile. Hopefully this time will c... go to review
1.80	...udiofind.com are just a few to give you some examples. This [portable] mp3 player from Diamond Rio is awsome. You simply plug the ... go to review
1.80	...e down in price within the next few months. Now back to the [Portable] Audio Mp3 player Its small size is great you can simply hid... go to review
1.80	...ou hoped it to be! Take your time in making a decision on a [portable] Mp3 player. There will be plenty new ones coming out all th... go to review
1.80	... your favorite songs. Plus the MP3 player is very small and [portable] . It is great for long car rides. if you like electronics an... go to review
1.80	...cult and slow to encode MP3s, but this is applicable to ALL [portable] MP3 players in the category, small 32MB of ram, bass just O... go to review
1.80	...y: Promises...Does Not Deliver Pros: Good idea to make mp3s [portable] . Cons: Too expensive, not enough power Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	...LIKE IT. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 110 Summary: A [HANDY] LITTLE GADGET Pros: Ease of use, size, convenience, run by ... go to review
1.80	...e battery very quickly. Considering that this was the first [portable] mp3 player released in the US, I would say that it's not a ... go to review
1.80	..., I would say that it's not a bad player. However, many new [portable] mp3 players are being released and so I would recommend wai... go to review
1.80	...ed and so I would recommend waiting until second generation [portable] mp3 players are available. Something that has these extra f... go to review
1.80	...). Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 100$ Summary: a basic [portable] mp3 player Pros: small, cheap Cons: not enough features Bot... go to review
1.80	... Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The first [portable] Mp3 player, Diamond Multimedia's Rio PMP 300. the perfect f... go to review
1.80	... battery, no skipping. But as of right now nothing tops the [Portable] CD Player. The idea of portable mp3 is amazing. MP3 hasnt b... go to review
1.80	... MP3s for a couple years, I noticed a new product emerging: [Portable] Mp3 Players. Well, of course I had to have one. After beggi... go to review
1.80	... Paid (US$): 70 Recommended for: Athletes - Lightweight and [Portable] , Perfect for the Gym Summary: Not the best, but still aweso... go to review
1.80	...art ends press the a-b button again.this mp3 player is very [portable] and light.i highly reccommend you picking one up.so take my... go to review
1.80	...onderful Napster MP3 Service. I didn't know very much about [portable] MP3 players and thought I was getting my moneys worth when ... go to review
1.80	...nsive. And the software isn't that easy to use. If you want [portable] mp3 use, buy an mptrip cd player and get yourself a cd reco... go to review
1.80	...er (1121738) Content: Diamond's Rio PMP-300 is the original [portable] MP3 player, and while it's clearly a first generation produ... go to review
1.80	... it still deserves consideration from someone looking for a [portable] . Active types are most likely to benefit from a Rio - it's ... go to review
1.80	... personally love my rio. I think it is the cheapest (price) [portable] mp3 player out there today. I do wish that it had more memo... go to review
1.80	...thats not too bad. The diamond rio PMP300 is a good, cheap, [portable] MP3 player that almost anyone can afford and I recommend it... go to review
1.80	...aid (US$): 100$ Summary: Where does the mini-disk go? Pros: [Portable] , light weight, CD music quality, easy to use Cons: Poor sof... go to review
1.80	... Player (1121738) Content: I purchased a Diamond Rio PMP300 [portable] Mp3 music player and I was astounded by the quality of musi... go to review
1.80	...fact, if you even thought about buying a Diamond Rio PMP300 [portable] Mp3 music player you deserve a smack in the face, and not o... go to review
1.80	...hard to say. I mean really, try to say ::Diamond Rio PMP300 [portable] Mp3 music player:: 5 times fast, I bet you can't. I guess w... go to review
1.80	...ost users want. Although, Diamond's Rio PMP300 is the first [portable] MP3 music player for under $200 that stores up to 60 minute... go to review
1.80	...he Rio pmp300. This mp3 player was the one that started the [portable] mp3 revolution even though it wasn't the first. The Rio is ... go to review
1.80	...t the first. The Rio is made by dimond multimedia and its a [portable] mp3 player with 32mb of flash memory. I got this mp3 player... go to review
1.80	...ry there first. This thing is great it stores mp3 files for [portable] use and it has no moving parts so it doesnt skip will joggi... go to review
1.80	...er players out for a higher cost but if you are a newbie to [portable] mp3 players or don't have a lot of money to spend (like me ... go to review
1.80	...ght now. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 55.00 Summary: [Portable] Music at its best Pros: Small,Lightweight,no skipping,with ... go to review
1.80	...ny cd's just to listen to my favorite music. If i buy a mp3 [portable] than i can get any songs i want off the net. I love this pr... go to review
1.80	...commended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 5.00 Summary: Awesome Mp3 [portable] Pros: Awesome sounds Cons: not much memory Bottom Line: nul... go to review
1.80	...dropped it several times and nothing has happened to it. My [portable] CD player has broken on me several times and I just gave up... go to review
1.80	...The size of the player makes it much more convenient than a [portable] CD player. Finally, the SINGLE AA battery that it runs on m... go to review
1.80	...es it much more cost effective to listen to music on than a [portable] CD player. The only downpoints are the limited amount of me... go to review
1.50	..., best bass response ever from portable compact headphones, [comfortable] and < $80), or Entymolic's $300 ear buds (AUDIOPHILE). Reco... go to review
1.50	..., best bass response ever from portable compact headphones, [comfortable] and < $80), or Entymolic's $300 ear buds (AUDIOPHILE). Reco... go to review
.40	... level 5 of 20 and it's fine for most songs unless I'm in a [REALLY noisy] environment...lastly I listen to all of my songs at 128kbps... go to review
.00	...u buy it Pros: cheap, light, good music quality Cons: quite [hard to use] ; too fragile Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...for it. I have found a couple of programs, but they are not [user-friendly] and tend to make the Rio player a little flaky. The 32MB th... go to review
.00	... and i can't see the little display screen that well. It is [hard to operate] the functions. If it had a light up option to see it in the... go to review
.00	...se, configure and upload to. Cons: Bundled software not the [easiest to use] , Rebate program seems shady. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	... The extra memory is expensive. And the software isn't that [easy to use] . If you want portable mp3 use, buy an mptrip cd player and ... go to review
FEATURE: price	SCORE: 1.12
2.00	... rio would probably last a very long time. The Rio 300 is a [good buy] . However, if you plan to expand it to 64mb with a flash mem... go to review
2.00	... to 96mb. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 88 Summary: A [decent buy] Pros: Small, reliable, useful Cons: Not enough memory, chea... go to review
2.00	...ular equipment.All in all I would say for beginners it is a [good buy] for someone looking to use other formats or various storage... go to review
2.00	...htweight, easy to upload tracks, doesn't skip, (relatively) [inexpensive] Cons: limited memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...layer (1121738) Content: The Rio is a great MP3 player at a [low price] . The Rio provides 32MB of digital MP3 music wherever you go... go to review
2.00	...AD and RIO 500 are better equipped. Get it if you can get a [good deal] . (below $100) but not, then get newer products because they... go to review
2.00	...el it on my belt, the quality of sound is good, and for the [low price] it holds a lot of music. What I like best is that it's tiny... go to review
2.00	...er rebate) Summary: My buddy! Mr. Rio 300 Pros: best price, [good deal] Cons: no 'off' button, SDMI Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...e realistic... When buying the PMP300 you are looking for a [good deal] as well as quality for your money. The Diamond Rio PMP300 i... go to review
2.00	...to learn to operate. Good durability too. Overall this is a [great buy] (personally I could use a bit more memory at a lower price ... go to review
2.00	...t if you can't live without your mp3's everyday then it's a [good buy] ! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): None! (Got it for Chri... go to review
2.00	...nloaded at. If you have the extra flash memory then it is a [great buy] and simple to use. Although the Rio PMP-500 has the song ti... go to review
2.00	...e form postmarked by October 31st, 2000! So, there are some [great deals] out there on this older Diamond player right now -- just be... go to review
2.00	...ightest music device I have ever purchased. It is also very [affordable] . When I first bought it, it cost around $168. but I've hear... go to review
2.00	...ng as you aren't a haughty audiophile, you should enjoy the [low price] and buy a RIO PMP 300. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): ... go to review
2.00	...ed them from an on-line auction service and we got a pretty [good deal] . They were $94 with a $50 mail in rebate. For a while I was... go to review
2.00	...on't find the additional money that has to be paid for it a [good value] . Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 94 (with $50 rebate) Su... go to review
2.00	... I purchased this almost right after it came out, and got a [good deal] for $150 (at that time). The color, design, and LCD display... go to review
2.00	...Summary: Diamond Rio: Needs more time to develop Pros: Very [inexpensive] Cons: Defects Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...od for 1999, but not anymore... Pros: Compact, Easy to use, [Inexpensive] , Decent sound, 1 Battery Operation Cons: Sub-Average Headph... go to review
2.00	...usic onto the PMP300. Many great features, coupled with the [low prices] , makes this product a great purchase. Recommended: Yes Amou... go to review
2.00	... could get the player and an extra memory card, which was a [good deal] . Boy am I glad that I did it. The Diamond Rio is the perfec... go to review
2.00	...ut for online deals. For my purposes, the Diamond Rio was a [great buy] . I use it everyday for running, and for plane trips home as... go to review
2.00	...s whole paradigm portable. Enter the Rio PMP 300 - the most [affordable] portable MP3 player currently on the market. I purchased mi... go to review
2.00	...32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: mp3 players are a neat [inexpensive] way to get music. unlike cd players mp3 players dont skip a... go to review
2.00	...bate so I ended up paying only $49.95 for it. It is a great [bargain] , and once my son learned how to download the music online, ... go to review
2.00	...e out there. Out of all other players, this may be the most [affordable] . When I shop around on the net, I always see MP3 players ov... go to review
2.00	...free. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Most [affordable] Pros: Low price Cons: Have less memory so I have to reduce ... go to review
2.00	...: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Most affordable Pros: [Low price] Cons: Have less memory so I have to reduce the quality of m... go to review
2.00	...d a short User Guide booklet. All of this is available at a [reasonable price] of $200 (memory upgrade is $50). I spent a couple days test... go to review
2.00	...lthough I've mentioned some minor problems, I think it is a [great value] at the sub $250 dollar price range. The Rio is a definite w... go to review
2.00	...I am sold on the music quality and ease of use. This a very [good buy] for a music lover. I believe this is a very good price for ... go to review
2.00	...y good buy for a music lover. I believe this is a very good [price] for this wonderful piece of mechanics. One of the wonderful... go to review
2.00	...am without having to mess with multitasking, is definitly a [good buy] for beginners and advanced, alike. I would reccoment the Ri... go to review
2.00	...ht be a good choice for most people. For starters, it has a [reasonable price] . I bought it for around $170 and got a $50 rebate. So, it c... go to review
2.00	...Nomad, which costs approximately $100 more, it seems like a [bargain] . Well, in some ways it is a bargain, but it also has disadv... go to review
2.00	...our mp3 player. In conclusion, the Diamond Rio is great. It [affordable] and easy to use. Looking back though, I wish I would have b... go to review
2.00	...I am sold on the music quality and ease of use. This a very [good buy] for a music lover. I believe this is a very good price for ... go to review
2.00	...y good buy for a music lover. I believe this is a very good [price] for this wonderful piece of mechanics. One of the wonderful... go to review
2.00	... RAM, but it has a sticker price of about 200$, not exactly [affordable] . The concept is great, however the usefulness of an Portabl... go to review
2.00	...the time Sony tried there MPMan on the market. I got a very [good deal] on my Rio and loved it to death. When my original Black Rio... go to review
2.00	...nd's Rio PMP300's or seen them in stores at a pretty decent [price] so you're thinking about buying one? Well, here's my take o... go to review
2.00	...unt Paid (US$): 50.00 Summary: Good budget mp3 player Pros: [Inexpensive] . Easy to use Cons: Cheap plastic parts. Lack features Botto... go to review
2.00	...ddition there was a 50$ rebate offer from RIO. So, It was a [great deal] for a great player. The down side is that this player is pr... go to review
2.00	...------ Good Product for the Gadget-inclined. This is also a [good buy] now, now that the newer versions are out. It's a good way t... go to review
2.00	...Portable Music without the Media Pros: Stable, Lightweight, [Inexpensive] Cons: Pricey upgrades Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	... Player (1121738) Content: After hunting high and low for a [good deal] on an MP3 player, I finally settled on the Rio 300. It seem... go to review
2.00	... player, I finally settled on the Rio 300. It seemed like a [good buy] for it's money, with many features and 32 MB of storage. Un... go to review
2.00	...ed the Rio 300, it really seemed to be a great player and a [good buy] for the money (Compared to the rio 600), yet I am weary to ... go to review
2.00	... (US$): 150 Summary: The 300 - a revolutionary player Pros: [affordable] , lightweight, quality Cons: none Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...leek. Recomend for someone who wants the bang for the buck. [Good buy] ! Recommended: Yes Summary: The Pioneer / Keepin it real! Pr... go to review
2.00	...unt Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Her Name Is Rio. . . Pros: New [Low Price] Cons: Low Storage Space Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...suppose that many would classify the original Rio PMP300 as [inexpensive] , given the current crop of $250+ players on the market. I, ... go to review
2.00	...em and put on new ones whenever you want. It's definately a [good buy] . Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Buy this ... go to review
2.00	...). Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 70 Summary: Definite [great buy] !!!!!! Pros: lightweight , small, doesn't skip, easy to use ... go to review
2.00	... Rio is my pick of the liter out of the mp3 bunch. It comes [at a decent price] , offers superb quality (nearly never skips), and best of al... go to review
2.00	...2 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond PMP300 is a [great deal] with its many features and price. The Diamond PMP300 is ver... go to review
2.00	... getting. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: A [GOOD DEAL] Pros: Small size Cons: not a lot of memory Bottom Line: nul... go to review
2.00	...able enough compared to Walkmen or Discmen - and puts out a [great deal] of sound for its small frame. No moving parts = long batter... go to review
2.00	...l. As it is right now, the Rio 300's main attraction is its [low price] . The Rio 500 and Nomad, which both offer more onboard memor... go to review
2.00	... brother for his birthday. I bought it for $150 and it is a [great deal] ! It works great and it holds 32 megabytes which is not too ... go to review
2.00	... for a casual jog. For as much as I use it, I think I got a [good deal] after Diamond?s $50 rebate. But as with most rebates, it wa... go to review
2.00	...ier models out there now. That said, you can probably get a [great deal] on this unit and it works solidly. The PMP300 was probably ... go to review
2.00	...n. All in all a solid unit that still works for me and is a [great deal] if you can find one. Other units may be nicer looking, but ... go to review
2.00	... plus. I cant believe you can get an mp3 p[layer for such a [great deal] . It also is very small so it is very portable, you can slip... go to review
2.00	...the Iomega system, but from what i've read it seems like an [awesome buy] and i'd recommend that anyone looks into that before buying... go to review
2.00	...and forget about it. This particular model is also the most [affordable] . We paid a total of $50 for it. We got it at Mercata with $... go to review
2.00	...mended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Very Cool! Pros: [Affordable] , Lightweight, and Easy to Use Cons: Hard to find the ungrad... go to review
2.00	...yer was great as a workout buddy. It is small, lightweight, [inexpensive] , and held about 45 min. worth of music on a battery that co... go to review
2.00	...o Amount Paid (US$): 75.00 Summary: Not that great... Pros: [inexpensive] when you find a deal Cons: unreliable Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	......Add that to my Christmas List!) Overall, I think I got a [great deal] on my RIO mp3 player, and I am looking forward to having it... go to review
2.00	... 169.99 Summary: Rio PMP300 NOT WORTH IT Pros: Lightweight, [inexpensive] , decent for the money. Cons: Bad sound quality, slow upload... go to review
2.00	...US$): 110 Summary: A jogger's best friend Pros: Lighweight, [affordable] , does not skip ever Cons: Flimsy belt clip, limited intern... go to review
2.00	...n its prime. It was really convenient, as it was reasonably [inexpensive] , and I was able to store around 10-12 songs on it at a time... go to review
2.00	... like the versatility of an MP3 player, the Rio PMP300 is a [great buy] Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100 (after $50 mail in ... go to review
2.00	...he operation(includes turning off, Vol., plug, next etc..). [The price is pretty decent] , I got mine for $110 with a $50 rebate. But I HATE!!! the p... go to review
2.00	...ff. They looked like something that came out of the 99 cent [bargain] bin at Woolworth. I replaced them immediately with Sony hea... go to review
2.00	...a $50 dollar rebate the RIO for $100 is still not much of a [bargain] . The unit itself is compact, light and looks nice. It has a... go to review
2.00	...$50 mail-in rebate Summary: Rio PMP300 is pretty good Pros: [Low price] , good quality sound Cons: Only 32MB Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	... ear buds, but after that they were great. It seemed like a [great buy] at the time, and I still don't really regret making the pur... go to review
2.00	... the Rio on the market for awhile and after missing all the [good deals] , I finally broke down and bought one. I was so disappointed... go to review
2.00	...adays, the Rio One with an extra 128Mb of memory would be a [good value] ... if it was reliable. The flaws of the initial model rema... go to review
2.00	...ended: No Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: Could have been a [good value] Pros: Rio One w/ 128Mb extension a good value Cons: Build q... go to review
2.00	...d have been a good value Pros: Rio One w/ 128Mb extension a [good value] Cons: Build quality is near crap Bottom Line: Cheap ... and... go to review
2.00	...ouple $50 rebates a year or two ago. At that price - it's a [good deal] . Functionality is great - it is easy to use and the buttons... go to review
2.00	... this may have just been a Christmas special, it is still a [good deal] especially for a college student. I cannot say too many goo... go to review
2.00	...$): About $110 with rebate Summary: Diamond Rio PMP300 is a [Good Buy] for College Kids Pros: Physical size of case, durability, v... go to review
1.90	...100(after rebate) Summary: My buddy! Mr. Rio 300 Pros: best [price] , good deal Cons: no 'off' button, SDMI Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.90	...rcuit city ($150 -$50 rebate), and that was just around the [price] of a decent new portable cd player. i got it home and was a... go to review
1.90	...): 100 w/ rebate Summary: Great Low-Cost Solution Pros: low- [cost] , high-quality music, light-weight Cons: no filename display... go to review
1.80	...ther by chewing gum and paper clips. Pros: Innovative. Good [price] for the storage it gives. Cons: Flimsy and doesn't take abu... go to review
1.80	...hat the PMP300 is my favorite of the bunch -- providing the [best playback for the money] -- with great control placement. The raveMP really has some... go to review
1.80	...2 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio 300 is the best [price] you are going to get for an MP3 Player right now. I bought ... go to review
1.80	...P 300. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Good [price] , ample space Pros: Price, Design, Coupons everywhere Cons: ... go to review
1.80	...commended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 75 Summary: Great for the [money] Pros: price, reliability, battery life, playback quality Co... go to review
1.80	... way. anyone who has $160 to spare and wants to make a good [investment] should get this. it i cost efficient and anyone could affor... go to review
1.80	...to get a song from your computer to your rio. It is a great [investment] and one of the best MP3 players out there. In a recent pole... go to review
1.80	...ommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Currently good [price] for features! Pros: Light, No Skip, Battery Usage is Low Co... go to review
1.80	...fall in love... Pros: great features, great products, great [price] ... Cons: Only 32MB... Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	...ich is in effect until march of 2000. So i really liked the [price] . After i got it i tested it and found almost everything abo... go to review
1.80	...ants a really good mp3 player that's cheap but good for the [price] i reccomend this product highly. The interface of the rio i... go to review
1.80	...s much information as other competitors it does have a nice [price] . There are some things however that i found wrong with it o... go to review
1.80	...738) Content: I bought a PMP300 mainly because of its great [price] ($100 after rebate), small size (comparable to a deck of ca... go to review
1.80	...because of it's 75$ rebate which offered a quite impressive [price] of 199$CAN (I'm still waiting for my mail in rebate!!) and ... go to review
1.80	...dphones for the unit. In all the RIO PMP 300 is only a good [investment] if you have a lot of mp3's and only like listening to a few... go to review
1.64	...(US$): 70 after rebate Summary: Good value player Pros: low [cost] and durable Cons: plain black case and unreliable parallel ... go to review
1.64	... (US$): 89.99 Summary: If You Can Pick It Up Cheap... Pros: [Price] , Portability, Doesn't Skip Cons: Battery Compartment, Memor... go to review
1.64	...ebate) Summary: Digital portable music less than $50! Pros: [Cost] , skip free technology Cons: Parallel port to transfer files... go to review
1.64	...Paid (US$): 150 Summary: It serves the purpose and... Pros: [Price] , music quality, portability, durable, ease of use Cons: Mem... go to review
1.64	...mount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Good price, ample space Pros: [Price] , Design, Coupons everywhere Cons: Memory, Quality Bottom Li... go to review
1.64	...es Amount Paid (US$): 75 Summary: Great for the money Pros: [price] , reliability, battery life, playback quality Cons: battery ... go to review
1.64	...op had fire) Summary: Great starters MP3 player Pros: Small [price] tag, expandability, modern look. Cons: doesn't display titl... go to review
1.64	...unt Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Easy and cheap MP3 audio. Pros: [price] , functionality Cons: No USB support, Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: RIO = Real CLose Pros: Nice [price] Cons: Not enough options Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ut is it good enough to beat a md? Pros: efficiency, decent [price] , never skips, cd quality Cons: don't buy it if you're poor ... go to review
1.64	...NOT WORTH IT Pros: Lightweight, inexpensive, decent for the [money] . Cons: Bad sound quality, slow uploading, not enough memory... go to review
1.64	...nded: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: SLAM....... Pros: [price] size and quality Cons: memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...t Paid (US$): 100 Summary: The good with the bad Pros: Size/ [Cost] /Quality Cons: Size of Memory 32MB Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.60	... make the Diamond Rio pmp300 what it is today. Good ->It is [reasonably priced] compared to other brands mp3 players, such as D-link, Sony ... go to review
1.60	...mory and fixed some of the EQ problems of the original RIO. [Reasonably priced] . Cons: Yeah, slower parallel port transfers (but screw that... go to review
1.60	...wn facts about the Rio Pros: BI-DIRECTIONAL data transfer. [Reasonably priced] now that newer units are out. Cons: Yeah, slower parallel p... go to review
1.60	...out the only Mp3 player available back then. The Rio seemed [reasonably priced] and it fit almost anywhere. The Rio also boasts 32 MB of fl... go to review
1.50	...I bought it it came with a couple of rebates so it's not as [expensive] as you think. My advice is DON'T drop this product. It may ... go to review
1.50	...t (except for the lack of bass boost, but hey, its not that [expensive] ), it is compact, non-skipable, and easy to use. The PMP300 ... go to review
.50	...d (That's over an hour of high quality music). Though it is [expensive] , it is useful if you have a lot of mp3s on your hard drive ... go to review
.50	...tire CD on one of the miniscule flash-cards, which are very [expensive] at around 60 dollars each. If you decide to buy a portable ... go to review
.50	... waiting for the technology to blossom, or check out a more [expensive] brand. Haven't checked those out myself so I can't vouch fo... go to review
.50	...s with included software, Cons: Extra Memory Cards are very [expensive] , memory is very unstable Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...g at the competition since they ended up being so much more [expensive] . For 30 dollars, the player isn't bad, but if I paid anywhe... go to review
.50	...Pros: Convenient way to make your own music selection Cons: [Expensive] , limited play time Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...pgrades for extra. Unfortunately, these upgrades are rather [expensive] so I have not ordered any. Diamond advertises that the Rio ... go to review
.50	...re is, however, a solution to this. Third, it is incredbily [expensive] . The load of cash that you spent on the unit itself is some... go to review
.50	...ing 8megs, 16 megs, or 32megs. BUT they are also incredibly [expensive] . I bought a 32mb flash card for $100, and it didnt even wor... go to review
.50	...u cant change your songs like a cd, unless you have several [EXPENSIVE] flash cards, and they must work. The last bad thing about i... go to review
.50	... Rio Pros: light, compact, stealth, long battery life Cons: [expensive] , is not skip proof, expensive, not much room for lots ofmu... go to review
.50	...alth, long battery life Cons: expensive, is not skip proof, [expensive] , not much room for lots ofmusic Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	... come out which hold days on end of music but they are very [expensive] at the moment (about $800). i bought the original rio and i... go to review
.50	...uality Cons: battery cover is a bit weak, memory upgrade is [expensive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...s. Unfortunately that drop has never come, making it far to [expensive] to justify multiple cards. The process of having to dump so... go to review
.50	...y Audio Cons: Limited playback in stock model, memory cards [expensive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...d, the most memory, the nicest looking :) but also the most [expensive] . Its about 260 dollars at Best Buy or something. I don't ow... go to review
.50	...n. Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 259.99 Summary: Kinda [Expensive] Pros: Small Cons: Expensive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...id (US$): 259.99 Summary: Kinda Expensive Pros: Small Cons: [Expensive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...y be somewhat limited on trips without a laptop. It is also [expensive] if you don't get rebates when you purchase it, so look out ... go to review
.50	...: diamond rio: a pretty good choice Pros: easy to use Cons: [expensive] for extra memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...ity music. * size of pager. * upgrades in memory avail. but [expensive] . * buy your own headphones * batteries last 10 hrs (one AA)... go to review
.50	...ed with the same songs on a long journey. It is also a very [expensive] device. I dont think the price has come down by much (still... go to review
.50	...00 Summary: Diamond. Not anyones friend Pros: Compact Cons: [Expensive] Bottom Line: Not my first choice on today's market ... go to review
.50	... MP3 songs without computer. Cons: External flash cards are [expensive] . Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	... tech toy but like most high tech toys this unit is kind of [expensive] . Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...l machine, small and easy to use. Lots of memory Cons: Very [expensive] ($270) the newer PMP500 can be had for the same price. Bott... go to review
.50	... -> The extra memory card you could buy for your rio was as [expensive] as the actual player. That came as a shock, I might as well... go to review
.50	...ace Cons: delicate, hold button doesnt work after sometime, [expensive] , low storage space Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...ort transfers (but screw that SDMI nonsense!), still pretty [expensive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	... too much damage. If you have the money, I'd say get a more [expensive] one with more capacity. Or better yet, get a mp3 cd player,... go to review
.50	...ayer (1121738) Content: The Rio is a fun toy. It is also an [expensive] toy. If you have some cash to blow, and you enjoy listening... go to review
.50	...a new one. Upgrade cards are available, but they are rather [expensive] and hard to find. It also comes with two CD-ROMs--One with ... go to review
.50	.... Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Fun toy, [expensive] toy. Pros: Tiny size, excellent sound quality, excellent in... go to review
.50	... quality, excellent interface Cons: Small storage capacity, [expensive] . Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...tes of music on there, but this can be limiting and lead to [expensive] memory purchases. The quality of the product is great, so i... go to review
.50	...oblem I have had with teh Rio is the memory size. Memory is [expensive] . Luckily I jog 30 minutes at a time so for this purpose the... go to review
.50	...ricey Upgrades --Memory Upgrades for the Rio are very, very [expensive] , almost as much as the player itself. For them to be a real... go to review
.50	...One thing is the tiddly memory thing. Flash cards are quite [expensive] so boosting memory takes money. 32 megs is definitely not e... go to review
.50	...ich were especially cheap and the memory upgrades are quite [expensive] (more than I paid for the whole player). It's a fun toy, bu... go to review
.50	...80 - $90 for an extra 32 mb. Damn, these little gadgets get [expensive] if you want to have a good collection of mp3's to listen to... go to review
.50	...ummary: Rio PMP300 Pros: Small, No Skipping Cons: Not loud, [EXPENSIVE] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...omewhat a flop Pros: doesn't skip, good sound quality Cons: [expensive] , small song capacity Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	... However, if I recall correctly, the flash card are kind of [expensive] ... In conclusion, I would say if you have the money to spar... go to review
.50	... MP3's Pros: great sound; does not skip; light; small Cons: [expensive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...anything happens, the replacement wire is likely to be very [expensive] . Additionally, you can only switch between tracks, and can'... go to review
.50	... anything else Cons: very limited space, space upgrade very [expensive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...small, doesn't skip, easy to use Cons: quick battery usage, [expensive] expansion cards Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...are both over a hundred to a hundred and fifty dollars more [expensive] . Given that one flash card will equal either of those syste... go to review
.50	...s - Can't switch music on the trip unless you buy extremely [expensive] flash cards - Standard model should have more memory All in... go to review
.50	...l edition. These are better MP3 players, but are a lot more [expensive] . Recommended: Yes Summary: a good start Pros: small, light-... go to review
.50	... you get a small amount of memory, and extra memory is very [expensive] . I would suggest you just stick with the included memory an... go to review
.50	...ayer Cons: Tiny amount of flash memory. Flash memory rather [expensive] . Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...ce, but only with another 32 MB of RAM. There's a new, more [expensive] generation of MP3 players coming out. They're expensive sti... go to review
.50	...ayers like the Rio 300 will soon find themselves holding an [expensive] paperweight, when the new formats come into the mainstream.... go to review
.50	...ought an additional flashcard of memory but it is EXTREMELY [expensive] . Also for the money you may as buy a MP3 CD player. With 65... go to review
.50	...ing parts, can make mixes easily, no skipping, sturdy Cons: [Expensive] , Antiquated Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...he Rio 300 is a great low-cost alternative to the much more [expensive] portable MP3 players. Not only does the Rio provide a great... go to review
.50	...ory with a 32MB or 64MB memory card, however they are quite [expensive] . I never tried them, so I can't say how well they work. Sin... go to review
.50	...Minidiscs are a good alternative, even though they are more [expensive] , they are also a lot better with memory, because the discs ... go to review
.50	...s over 4 years. Well, that's not happening. Flash memory is [EXPENSIVE] . So the dilemma is basically do you use the Rio with expens... go to review
.50	...ENSIVE. So the dilemma is basically do you use the Rio with [expensive] flash Ram or do you wait for more players? Relatively speak... go to review
.50	... PMP500 is out. It comes with 64MB installed, but it's more [expensive] . Your best bet right now seems to be getting the PMP300 at ... go to review
.50	...y to up the quality of the MP3 songs downloaded. Add in an ( [expensive] --circa 100 bucks) 32MB SmartMedia memory card and you have ... go to review
.50	...ight, low power use, functionality Cons: physically flimsy, [expensive] memory upgrades Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...skip ever Cons: Flimsy belt clip, limited internal memory, [expensive] external memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	.... I have to admit I wanted it alot sooner, but it was kinda [expensive] . I finally got it on sale for 125.00. Even before I opened ... go to review
.50	...I have always been a real fan of music, but buying CD's got [expensive] and I couldn't go the CD store every day. On my birthday, I... go to review
.50	...ream Pros: Small, Relatively Cheap, Ease of Use Cons: Still [Expensive] compared to CD's Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...ill allow you to store 64 minutes on your Rio. That is very [expensive] also considering that the whole Rio costs between $100-150.... go to review
.50	...some problems Pros: Lightweight, durable, ease of use Cons: [Expensive] , lack of storage Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...nit can take up to a 32MB Smart Media card, which are quite [expensive] . Compared to the alternatives though, they seem to be the o... go to review
.50	...os: First of its kind. Low battery usage. Very small. Cons: [Expensive] media. Poorly designed case and headphone jack. Low storag... go to review
.50	...mall, Great color scheme, Gets lots of attention Cons: Very [Expensive] , Not much memory/not many songs, Little upgrade potential a... go to review
.50	...ot many songs, Little upgrade potential and flash memory is [expensive] , Unit seems fragile, volume limited low Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...ayer, no skipping Cons: only holds certain number of songs, [expensive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...ts of fun Pros: ok Memory, very light Cons: memory upgrades [expensive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	..., don't buy it! Pros: skip-proof, small, fast uploads Cons: [expensive] , limited memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	...urs on the internet downloading mp3's. The diamond rio is a [expensive] product that doesn't offer anything new to the market. It i... go to review
.50	... dollar item that will attract muggers as quickly as a more [expensive] brand 6) I am seriously contemplating buying one for my 77 ... go to review
.50	...t an additional 80$US or so. This would make the Rio a very [expensive] audio player. My third complaint isn't quite as major. I wo... go to review
.50	...n to 80 and 64 kbps, so I bought a $100 32MB upgrade. A bit [expensive] for 1/2 hour of CD quality music. I noticed that the availa... go to review
.50	...r 60 minutes after compressing the mp3. The extra memory is [expensive] . And the software isn't that easy to use. If you want porta... go to review
.50	... have a battery recharger that's not a problem. It is quite [expensive] considering the limited capacity it has. Recommended: No Am... go to review
.36	...s: Great Stereo Quality. Cons: Limitation of Songs and High [Price] for Blank Media. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ND RIO OR MINIDISC PLAYER??? Pros: Good Quality Sound Cons: [Price] , Lack Of Functions Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...add new songs to it, can buy much bigger memory cards Cons: [Price] is a bit high Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ond, Overpriced another product Pros: SPACE AND SPEED Cons: [PRICE] PRICE PRICE PRICE Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...verpriced another product Pros: SPACE AND SPEED Cons: PRICE [PRICE] PRICE PRICE Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ced another product Pros: SPACE AND SPEED Cons: PRICE PRICE [PRICE] PRICE Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...other product Pros: SPACE AND SPEED Cons: PRICE PRICE PRICE [PRICE] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ummary: OK MP3 Player Pros: it does not skip Cons: it might [cost] a lot to some people Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	..., Recommended Pros: Small, Sleek, Any Songs You Want! Cons: [Price] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...os: Compact, sleek, Easy to use Cons: 60 minute limitation, [price] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...bytes, ouch Pros: 1 AA Battery, 4+ hours Cons: Memory size, [Price] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...est Mp3 Player for your money Pros: Small, Free Music Cons: [Cost] of player (not much) Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...mall, last hours on end with 2 AA's, CD quality sound Cons: [cost] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...(US$): 160.00 Summary: This is ok Pros: easy to carry Cons: [cost] a lot Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...d Delight! Pros: memory space, sound quality Cons: modestly [priced] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...en you can download it? Pros: Small, Size, Free Music Cons: [cost] bout $100 Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...: Do Not Invest Your Money Into This! Pros: A few Cons: The [cost] for the performance Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ummary: what a waste!!! Pros: can play mp3's Cons: waste of [money] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... Wish it was worth it Pros: Small Cons: A waste of time and [money] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.28	...y on getting one with more memory. If you don't have enough [money] to do that the Rio is great! I love it despite its flaws. L... go to review
.00	...d Cons: Not a lot of space for your music, Add-on memory is [too expensive] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...ummary: Big Price - Little Memory Pros: Tough and Fun Cons: [Too Expensive] - Not Enough Memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	... in something better. Currently I think MP3 players are way [overpriced] . The entry level Rio is selling pretty cheap in web deals a... go to review
.00	...mary: NO WAY! Pros: Small and Light Cons: Too Little Space, [TOO EXPENSIVE] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...it was free. Pros: Just like a programmable CD player Cons: [Too expensive] , too little memory onboard. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...). Expansion flash memory cards are available, but they are [too expensive] to be practical. A better solution for general music listen... go to review
.00	...more out of a fee of 169 dollars. The RioPMP300 is horribly [overpriced] . Overall it is not worth spending over a hundred dollars on... go to review
.00	...h. Even though you can add memory cards on there, its still [too expensive] to expand. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary:... go to review
.00	... not worth the $$$ Pros: Portable, small, easy to use Cons: [too expensive] to expand memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...point, I came to the realization that 32 megabytes is not a [great deal] of space, especially since I like to have all my mp3's enco... go to review
.00	...t about a year ago, so can't really complain about it being [too expensive] . I don't see too many people buying this since there are ne... go to review
.00	...gh a memory upgrade (which is definitely required) is still [too expensive] . I will wait for one of the newer models, with many more fe... go to review
.00	...h memory; the problem with flash memory is that it costs an [arm and a leg] . A 32 Mb flash card sells for a good $100, for that much it... go to review
.00	...b. Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 300 Summary: Diamond, [Overpriced] another product Pros: SPACE AND SPEED Cons: PRICE PRICE PRI... go to review
.00	...3 Player (1121738) Content: After years of frustration with [overpriced] CDs by artists that really only have an EP of music I want ... go to review
.00	.... (I'm not ready to buy the first.) The PJB-100 is just way [too expensive] ; even though it holds 100 CDs worth of music via a "hardene... go to review
.00	...cial Edition: First of all this is a Mp3 player that is way [overpriced] for its performance. This player had been recomended numero... go to review
.00	...es Not Deliver Pros: Good idea to make mp3s portable. Cons: [Too expensive] , not enough power Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...ly not enough. With a list price of $200, the Rio does seem [overpriced] for the amount of storage it actually has. It's smaller tha... go to review
FEATURE: reliability	SCORE: .97
2.00	... after rebate Summary: Good value player Pros: low cost and [durable] Cons: plain black case and unreliable parallel connector Bo... go to review
2.00	...ip if shook around a little. I'll give it this much, it was [durable] . It did break eventually and this is where my next complain... go to review
2.00	...these devices to have physical problems. The technology end [works flawlessly] and might have been better even if they had not been forced... go to review
2.00	...n I download MP3 songs from MP3.com or any other site I don' [t have this problem] . I guess this is a clue to me to start liking MP3 bands bet... go to review
2.00	...ternal memory to work with. In my years of using the Rio, I [had no problem] with bitrates from 32kbps to 256 kbps (320 kbps may not wor... go to review
2.00	... in my backpack and have forgotten about it for a time with [no issues] of breakage. Because the player doesn't have the frills of ... go to review
2.00	...ook the battery out and put it back in the Rio, and then it [worked fine] . But it was a very aggravating experience. A few days later... go to review
2.00	...the purpose and... Pros: Price, music quality, portability, [durable] , ease of use Cons: Memory, headphones Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...ed the adapter on the extra parallel port on the Zip and it [worked fine] . The writing process does not take too long. If you are bur... go to review
2.00	...nd at the different encoding levels. The unit is remarkably [durable] . I've dropped this thing I don't know how many times and ot... go to review
2.00	...because I have dropped it a lot of times and it is stilling [working perfectly] . And best of all it has 64 MEGs of ram. It is a little ugly... go to review
2.00	...ured out a single way to get it to skip.Third of all, it is [very durable] . I have repeatedly dropped it and it has had no problems, e... go to review
2.00	...it is very durable. I have repeatedly dropped it and it has [had no problems] , either on the surface or internally. The only improvements... go to review
2.00	... MP3 Player Pros: Size, weight, great sound, does not skip, [durable] Cons: Memory, bass Bottom Line: Buy it. Great durability, s... go to review
2.00	...: lightweight (2.5 ounces), palm size, clear, high quality, [durable] Cons: compatible only with windows 95 Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...it would be better to pay the extra $50-$100 and get a more [durable] one with more memory. ... go to review
2.00	...Content: I bought this player about 5 months ago and I have [had no problems] with it. The battery cover stays on headphone jack is fine ... go to review
2.00	... a relatively simple product and experienced MP3 users will [have no problem] getting started. However, beginners may have to spend extra... go to review
2.00	...he transfer process. I turned my printer off and everything [worked perfectly] . I didn't have time to ask why-I didn't care, I was ready t... go to review
2.00	...of 1999. I have had nothing but fun with the Rio. I haven't [had any problems] or misfunctions with it and it is very easy to use. It has ... go to review
2.00	...nths or so (what ever happened to Moore's Law?). The Rio SE [works fine] with my 32 Mb card, and it is reputed to work OK with the 6... go to review
2.00	...ncy like .exe or other binary files may be corrupted. Not a [problem with] some .zip files that can be repaired. Perfectly acceptable ... go to review
2.00	...d: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 199.99 Summary: Rio RuLeS!! Pros: [Durable] , Light weight , Looks awesome , Very portable , Great Soun... go to review
2.00	...ncy like .exe or other binary files may be corrupted. Not a [problem with] some .zip files that can be repaired. Perfectly acceptable ... go to review
2.00	...ok, and my desktop, and I used the Rio for a good month. It [worked fine] for the most part, played all my MP3 files (except ones wit... go to review
2.00	...d another. Joy! A player that would work! Well.....sort of. [It worked great] , for about another month, battery clip weakening again, and... go to review
2.00	...8) Content: Personally I am really happy with this product. [It works great] and has a nice feature set. I am not saying that you can't ... go to review
2.00	...view: I like the Rio because it has some great software and [it works great] . You can add and delete songs to the Rio in a flash and you... go to review
2.00	... my complaints with this machine, I must say that I haven't [had any problems] with it. It plays what I want, and I can always change what... go to review
2.00	...mplaints of frustration with cheap, breakable parts, I have [had no problems] to date. If you buy a Rio, buy the 64MB special edition -- ... go to review
2.00	...h it, it was easy to put songs on and take them off, it was [durable] , the buttons were very easy to access and use even when cli... go to review
2.00	...ything is very easy to use and the player is very light and [durable] . The battery life is excelent. A whopping 12 hours which su... go to review
2.00	...ll here. The Rio is extremely small and compact - and seems [durable] enough compared to Walkmen or Discmen - and puts out a grea... go to review
2.00	...picked it up, put the phones on, pressed play, and it still [worked perfectly] . I get lightning fast downloads even on my relatively slow ... go to review
2.00	... his birthday. I bought it for $150 and it is a great deal! [It works great] and it holds 32 megabytes which is not too less. It can hol... go to review
2.00	...said, you can probably get a great deal on this unit and it [works solidly] . The PMP300 was probably one of the first portable MP3 play... go to review
2.00	...ery attractive looking piece of technology and it is rather [durable] . Mine has survived a drop of my car's hood and a tiny spot ... go to review
2.00	...unt Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Good and Evil of the RIO Pros: [Durable] and good looking. Cheap starter Mp3 player Cons: Tiny amoun... go to review
2.00	...(US$): 100 Summary: Diamonds are for Listening Pros: Small, [durable] , never skips Cons: Pricey, Not much memory Bottom Line: nul... go to review
2.00	...hough it did lag the computer down. When in use, the player [works fine] . However, it is more fragile that one might expect. Be very... go to review
2.00	...aid (US$): 199 Summary: The Objective Truth Pros: it works, [durable] , 3rd party support, good quality, and upgradable Cons: to u... go to review
2.00	... it doesn't skip and it's small and lightweight. The Rio is [very durable] and runs a long time on only one battery. The great thing a... go to review
2.00	...'t record them right from the CD (choppy). Yes, my computer [works fine] and is up to date. Also, after 4(?) days, an error came up ... go to review
2.00	...Quite a bummer for paying as much as a 40 second electronic [shock protection] CD-player or a Minidisk player. So get the PMP500 instead o... go to review
2.00	...r then the Rest....but has some problems Pros: Lightweight, [durable] , ease of use Cons: Expensive, lack of storage Bottom Line: ... go to review
2.00	...ng a checksum error or memory unstable error. Ironically it [worked fine] with my desktop machine which is much older. Note: this is ... go to review
2.00	...I have noted is that the encoding software does not seem to [work perfectly] . I am not sure if the software is to blame or if my hardwar... go to review
2.00	...ght, small, loud. Cons: Doesn't seem to be splashproof; non- [durable] . Bottom Line: null ... go to review
2.00	...peak for others, but in my experience, the little bugger is [durable] . I've dropped it NUMEROUS times (more than I'd care to admi... go to review
2.00	...Summary: The future of music Pros: Lightweight, convenient, [durable] , long lasting power supply. Cons: Limited Memory Bottom Lin... go to review
2.00	...) I finally got one for Christmas. It was great. The player [worked perfectly] and was very convenient, small, lightweight, and aesthetica... go to review
2.00	...h for me. I took it to school with me all the time. I never [had any problems] with it, and the bundled software was easy to use. The only... go to review
1.90	...ended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Dimond Rio Pros: [Works] good Cons: takes time to learn to use Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.90	... notice it. I've found that encoding a music file at 64kbps [works] great for this player, and you can fit a decent amount of s... go to review
1.90	...ts, it barely got scratched, the music didnt skip and still [works] great. Depending on the quality of sound you use, you can g... go to review
1.90	...d running with no problems. Banged it up a bit and it still [works] great. It only takes one AA battery that lasts for about 2 ... go to review
1.90	...ecause the device is not that sturdy (Case Logic?s Mp3 case [works] nicely, even though mainly for the RCA Lyra Mp3 Player, I t... go to review
1.90	... even though mainly for the RCA Lyra Mp3 Player, I think it [works] nicely. Note: Sorry, I would provide links to these product... go to review
1.90	...d won't work. Instead, use a program called RioSolitude. It [works] nicely, and does the job. Overall, awesome product, just do... go to review
1.80	...es Amount Paid (US$): 88 Summary: A decent buy Pros: Small, [reliable] , useful Cons: Not enough memory, cheap headphones Bottom Li... go to review
1.80	...fter I got them. This is a breeze to learn to operate. Good [durability] too. Overall this is a great buy (personally I could use a ... go to review
1.80	...r, Diamond sent me a new Rio within that week. Diamond is a [reliable] company and the rio is a great tool that can save you at le... go to review
1.80	...skip, durable Cons: Memory, bass Bottom Line: Buy it. Great [durability] , strength, sound, and portability. ... go to review
1.80	...mbining sound quality, simple installation, ease of use and [reliable] performance. A few adjustments could have easily put this p... go to review
1.80	...great features and is easy to use, it's not very durable or [reliable] . The Rio only holds about 40-50 minutes of songs on average... go to review
1.80	... anymore - instead buy an LG MPFree, it is cheap, MUCH more [reliable] , and sounds much better! Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$):... go to review
1.80	...ight be worth the extra money. For me, however, the PMP 300 [works] just fine. In short, I've greatly enjoyed my Rio, and would... go to review
1.80	...f cards), and its cool looks. I was most impressed with the [durability] of the unit--while skiing two weeks ago it unclipped from m... go to review
1.80	...re Forever Pros: Good sound quality, cool looks, impressive [durability] Cons: Short battery life Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	... tell the quality difference between these two rates, so it [works] just fine for me. The 128kbps is the CD quality, and 64Kbps... go to review
1.80	...n extra 128Mb of memory would be a good value ... if it was [reliable] . The flaws of the initial model remain, the outstanding one... go to review
1.72	...s column. For the short brisk walks I take before and after [work] - it is excellent. It doesn't skip like a CD player and all... go to review
1.70	... later. PMP300 Take 2 -- A better start The refurbished one [worked] like a charm. The battery life was long enough for some goo... go to review
1.70	...t so computer literate. Once you figure it out, however, it [works] like a charm. The connection between the Rio and your compu... go to review
1.64	...nt Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: THE GREATEST~ Pros: Quality, [durability] . Cons: Little memory. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...nt Paid (US$): 75 Summary: Great for the money Pros: price, [reliability] , battery life, playback quality Cons: battery cover is a bi... go to review
1.64	... rebate Summary: Perfect Exercise Partner Pros: Perfect for [working] out- completely customizable Cons: Limited memory- have to ... go to review
1.64	... 250 Summary: Cool but somehow disappointing Pros: Compact, [works] well, cheaper than other systems Cons: Low memory, computer... go to review
1.64	...mount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: The Objective Truth Pros: it [works] , durable, 3rd party support, good quality, and upgradable C... go to review
1.64	...is a Good Buy for College Kids Pros: Physical size of case, [durability] , variety of downloadable songs Cons: Limited Memory Bottom ... go to review
.50	... city and told them what happened, and they said it must be [defective] , so i exchanged it for another one. SAME PROBLEM!!! i am fe... go to review
.50	...w. Recommended: No Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: entirely [defective] , horrible purchase Pros: convenient for recently downloaded... go to review
.50	...the unit was delayed for weeks, and when it arrived, it was [defective] ; only half the memory worked. However, I had become too add... go to review
.50	...which solved this particular problem. Secondly, my unit was [defective] to start off. The pause button would activate of its own ac... go to review
.50	...at. I took the unit back to the store because I consider it [defective] form the minute I bought it. I love the idea?just give me a... go to review
.40	... (US$): None! (Got it for Christmas) Summary: Great Digital [Jams] Anywhere Pros: Small, Great Sound, Easy to Use Cons: Pricey... go to review
.40	...oke less than 24 hours after I bought it. I was working and [jamming] away to some songs at work, and when I bent over to pick so... go to review
.40	...s! I figured, what the heck, I'll use it for a while before [sending it back] , this is useable, and I havn't even been able to try it yet... go to review
.40	..., but it's kind of pricey. The battery compartment cover is [cheaply made] . Put the Rio in your backpack, and start searching for wher... go to review
.40	...stening to track #3... you know, that song you just love to [jam] to, the cd will wear out and sooner or later, its gonna be ... go to review
.40	...ur pc, you can transfer it to your rio, and presto, back to [jamming] Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 129 Summary: Rio aint a... go to review
.40	...ut there. However, the portable MP3 market as a whole still [has some problems] . In regards to the Rio300 I have found it to be extremely l... go to review
.40	... Amount Paid (US$): 30 Summary: Better then the Rest....but [has some problems] Pros: Lightweight, durable, ease of use Cons: Expensive, la... go to review
.20	...e further options of messing with the software interface. I [have not had a durability issue] with the PMP300 in the years I've had it and have used it b... go to review
.20	...ll, the Rio is a good piece of equipment with some flaws to [work] out. Hopefully future models will build on this great conce... go to review
.20	...d both a Rio and a Rio SE (Special Edition). With each I've [had incredible reliability issues] . When downloading songs to the player, I have received 'Inv... go to review
.00	...t a gentle bump, it works again. Again, this may not be the [fault] of the player. I added a 32meg Viking flash memory card but... go to review
.00	...layer Pros: low cost and durable Cons: plain black case and [unreliable] parallel connector Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...ou want to look into this I bought it at Best Buy. *Note- I [had a problem] using rechargeable batteries with the Rio once, but when I ... go to review
.00	...em when you're not sitting at home. Unfortunately, it isn't [very durable] . The headphones that came with it were of second-rate quali... go to review
.00	...were of second-rate quality and lasted 5 months before they [stopped working] . The outer shell of my rio is heavily dented and cracked, a... go to review
.00	..., and tried all their updates and and diagnostic tools, and [nothing works] . This seems to me to be a simple thing that should have bee... go to review
.00	...bitrate files fine soundwise, however the time display does [not function properly] with VBR's. I would strongly suggest downloading MusicMatch... go to review
.00	...ngs me to my last quarrel... I have noticed many people had [problems with] the battery latch, and I am yet another victim of poor cons... go to review
.00	...e roomate was not as fortunate. His parallel port connecter [was broken] before he even took it out of the box. In order to get a re... go to review
.00	...usic, you have to deal with the songs on it being extremely [terrible quality] , such as not being able to hear the words clearly and under... go to review
.00	...u can expect to have about 12 hours of music until you will [need to replace] the battery. The software that comes with it isn't all that... go to review
.00	...od product, but being the first model they produced has its [faults] . It can't keep a solid connection to the battery. The batte... go to review
.00	... battery. The battery case falls off. The clips break. They [stop working] for no reason. They lock up and fade the volume. The player... go to review
.00	...y lock up and fade the volume. The player itself is one big [fault] . We have to do replacements on these all the time, and thos... go to review
.00	...MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: the rio should definately [go down] in history as one of the coolest portable audio players and... go to review
.00	...a tendancy to fall off sometimes which is the only physical [problem with] the player itself. it would also be greatif the player used... go to review
.00	...slates into about twenty hours of music on a single cd. the [problem with] these is that they are bigger, more power hungry, and like ... go to review
.00	...or not even that. Also, the cord that connects it to the PC [doesn't work] (only once). The programs that came with it didn't work. So... go to review
.00	...mb and it comes with 32 out of the box. The only structural [problem with] the 300 is the battery compartment lid, which with long ter... go to review
.00	...ies or devices installation is quite simple. The only other [problem with] the RIO is that there is no way to alter the bass or treble... go to review
.00	...end it in to get fixed (For those people who complain about [problems with] the memory. Recommended: Yes Summary: Sparkling diamond Pro... go to review
.00	...expansion port, which allows the memory to be doubled. Only [problem with] this is that the new memory costs almost as much as a new p... go to review
.00	... your pocket Bads -> Once i accidentally dropped it, and it [was broken] ever since. Whenever i would turn the player on it would tu... go to review
.00	...st commend diamond for having excellent customer support. I [had a problem] with my rio and they shipped another one but not free of ch... go to review
.00	...ection or redundancy like .exe or other binary files may be [corrupted] . Not a problem with some .zip files that can be repaired. P... go to review
.00	...s might be the player for you. You never know, prices might [go down] drastically once the next generation players hit the stores... go to review
.00	... new technology", I clicked the darn thing on and it wouldn' [t turn on] ! "All right! That was it!", I thought. So I called up the t... go to review
.00	...loading the sofeware. Lost star 2 Diamonds LPT port adapter [crashed] my scanner. Their reply was I should go BUY another LPT por... go to review
.00	...s, the quality of MP3 players will go up and the price will [go down] . But for right now, we are very satisfied with the Diamond ... go to review
.00	...ey, with many features and 32 MB of storage. Unfortunately, [it broke] less than 24 hours after I bought it. I was working and jam... go to review
.00	...and when I bent over to pick something up, the Rio fell and [never worked] again. Understandable, but it fell from less than 2 feet of... go to review
.00	...ection or redundancy like .exe or other binary files may be [corrupted] . Not a problem with some .zip files that can be repaired. P... go to review
.00	...ted use but I wish it could last longer. I also had initial [problems with] setting it up. I had to call tech support and change CMOS s... go to review
.00	...roke, it was something in the battery container, so it didn' [t even turn on] . I called the Diamond Customer Service phone number and the... go to review
.00	...January. A few days ago when I got on the bus it once again [failed to work] . I am fed up with Diamond Rio and refuse to waste my time a... go to review
.00	... does have some great features and is easy to use, it's not [very durable] or reliable. The Rio only holds about 40-50 minutes of song... go to review
.00	...ets really old and boring. Another problem is that it isn't [very durable] . A slight jostle won't cause it to skip because it is all d... go to review
.00	...nsfer MP3s to and very compact. Cons: Software lacking, not [very durable] . Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...e comming out now its fetures are very limited. There was a [problem with] the first one I've got. the memory was corrupt and would no... go to review
.00	...e was a problem with the first one I've got. the memory was [corrupt] and would not upload correctly. But the second one worked w... go to review
.00	...t very, well, supportive. According to tech. support, Rio's [have a problem] with Compaq laptops, and this Presario 1210 was no exceptio... go to review
.00	...d that Diamond has posted an update to address a formatting [problem with] their software (though in beta form, the readme file is dat... go to review
.00	...aying time out of it you would have to get a whole bunch of [low quality] songs which are hard to find. It took me awhile to finally ... go to review
.00	...ugh I have heard some complaints of frustration with cheap, [breakable] parts, I have had no problems to date. If you buy a Rio, bu... go to review
.00	...uy this mp3 player so hopefully the prices of others should [go down] . This is an a + + + + + for me. I currently own 3 other mp3... go to review
.00	...ary: its ok but not that ok Pros: small and light Cons: not [durable] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...andard Pros: Portable, battery efficent Cons: low capacity, [bad quality] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	... is virtually NO customer service whatsoever, as their site [malfunctions] , and messages never get any replies. Don't expect Diamond/S... go to review
.00	...usicmatch Jukebox, which, while being a decent mp3 creator, [is dead] lousy for maintaining mp3 playlists (WinAmp is far superior... go to review
.00	...k. After about 5 months of heavy use my Rio?s memory became [corrupted] . After a surprisingly short phone call, the technical suppo... go to review
.00	...: small size/lightweight Cons: short playtime/memory became [corrupted] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...le amount of songs on this 32 MB version you to opt for its [horrible quality] also I started having problems (it shuts off by itself). my... go to review
.00	...er. The Rio does have a slot for external flash memory; the [problem with] flash memory is that it costs an arm and a leg. A 32 Mb fla... go to review
.00	...to my Rio four of five days a week, to and from work, and I [have to replace] the AA battery every two weeks or so. It is small, light, a... go to review
.00	...able audio, but this device isn't it. The included software [doesn't work] with Windows NT or Windows 2000, the two operating systems ... go to review
.00	...y downloaded mp3s Cons: only holds 30minutes at CD quality, [doesn't work] well, etc etc etc Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	... become tedious--quickly. The player, however, proved to be [unreliable] . The hold button/function seemed to be active all the time ... go to review
.00	... that great... Pros: inexpensive when you find a deal Cons: [unreliable] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...onize the entire music industry. This MP3 player refuses to [go down] in dust. This player is very light-weight, portable, small,... go to review
.00	... the song you're listening to. (Another friend had the same [problem with] his PMP300). Sound quality can best be described as slightl... go to review
.00	...hing is how light and cheap it really is. The plastic isn't [durable] at all: if you look at it the wrong way, something will bre... go to review
.00	...me of the Sony players need. However, the Rio does have its [faults] . One major flaw is the button controls. If you just as much... go to review
.00	...uct in comparison to the rest of the market. There are many [problems with] the market. There is a very large problem with the amount o... go to review
.00	...re are many problems with the market. There is a very large [problem with] the amount of storage space that these can provide. The Rio... go to review
.00	...(1121738) Content: This thing is just plain cool. It's only [fault] is that 32MB really doesn't give you much room. The extra $... go to review
.00	...his thing so many times, I eventually thought that it would [never work] . It just gets better. No moving parts! MP3 players are beco... go to review
.00	...s is a good portable MP3 player, but it breaks very easily. [It broke] within two months, and I normally do not break any electron... go to review
.00	...y electronics that I buy. All of a sudden, one day, it just [stopped working] . It is nice because it is small, holds a lot of music, is e... go to review
.00	... upgraded, and only needs one AA battery, but the fact that [it broke] so easily turned me off. I do not recommend the Diamond Rio... go to review
.00	...ary: Small and Flimsy Pros: Small, easy to use Cons: Easily [breakable] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	... headpiece. The first time I ran with my Rio, the earpieces [fell off] within the first ten yards, and kept falling off until I fi... go to review
.00	...rm the bed to the floor, which is only about 6-8 inches. It [never worked] again after that. I took the unit back to the store because... go to review
.00	...program works without a hitch, I have never experienced any [problems with] it. The main drawback is the storage capacity for me. With ... go to review
.00	...n my PMP300, replaced by adhesive tape). Worse, the Rio One [stopped working] after 3 months of usage, does not complete power-up, displa... go to review
.00	...like a CD player and allows me a variety of music. The real [problem with] the unit is that the memory is too small. Out of the box, t... go to review
.00	...and buy one? Read on. However good the Rio is, it does have [faults] . For example, the memory onboard the Rio has is too little.... go to review
.00	...umerous mails to Diamond asking them if they'd heard of the [problem with] my printer before. Their tech support is very bad, to say t... go to review
.00	...ive a response, it would be about 2 weeks later. There is a [problem with] the Rio resetting. If you hit it on any surface, including ... go to review
FEATURE: sound_quality	SCORE: 1.39
2.00	...e 32Mb) which I haven't bought yet but intend to very soon. [The sound quality is great] . Since it has no moving parts, it never skips a song, even ... go to review
2.00	...O is the fact that it can never skip no matter what and the [sound quality] is top notch. Despite popular belief Minidisc players CAN s... go to review
2.00	...lems or misfunctions with it and it is very easy to use. It [has great sound quality and] if you want to spend another three dollars you can buy an a... go to review
2.00	...rds too (haven't found anyone who has tried it yet though). [The sound quality is good] , according to an extensive review of several models by www.... go to review
2.00	... RIO. Only about 40 mins with 40 megs, but hey its not bad. [The sound quality is EXCELLENT] , just like a CD player, however in a package about a third ... go to review
2.00	...tery life was long enough for some good long distance runs. [The sound quality was excellent] and the ability to listen to all of the songs off my hard d... go to review
2.00	...50% ever 4-6 months. (Quite a bit slower than Moore's Law!) [The sound quality is good] , according to an extensive review of several models by www.... go to review
2.00	... I was worried that it wouldn't be my moneys worth. It was. [The sound quality is great] . I carry it around with me all the time and it take just on... go to review
2.00	...lay, fast forward, rewind, stop, pause, repeat, and random. [The sound quality is excellent] . When I listen to it on the metro during rush hour, I only ... go to review
2.00	...AA battery too. And that lasted for about 12 hours of play. [The sound quality is great] although, CD does sound a little bit better. I was hardly a... go to review
2.00	...to 48 megs (what I did) or 64 megs with flash memory cards. [The sound quality is decent] (except for the lack of bass boost, but hey, its not that e... go to review
2.00	...er. Overall, this MP3 player is definitely worth the money. [The sound quality is good] , its small, and its easy to use. If you are looking for som... go to review
2.00	...B) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The PMP300 is pretty good. [The sound quality is good] . It's even better than my computer. But, it holds only 32MB... go to review
2.00	... Rio is clean, especially on my Sennheiser headphones. Also [the sound quality is very good] . The weight does not bother me at all; I barely notice it h... go to review
2.00	...an rip MP3s in a lower format to fit more songs on the RIO. [The sound quality is wonderful] . Although the base ear phones are painful to wear, it's eas... go to review
1.90	...re able to discover was a lot of tape and a heavy hand. The [sound quality] is just as good as any other MP3 player though and it has t... go to review
1.90	...mary: Wanna play some MP3's? Then dont bye this Pros: Good [sound quality] and nice features Cons: tends NOT to work... Bottom Line: n... go to review
1.90	...ting Again" encoded at 32 kbps in mono easily fits 32MB and [sounds] good. Don't try to encode the latest U2 single at this bitr... go to review
1.90	...llection of my favorite songs encoded at 64 kbps which even [sound] good when played out of my laptop speakers. The device uses... go to review
1.90	...o you?re ready to go as soon as you open the box. The Rio?s [sound quality] is excellent. This is inherent in the MP3 compression it us... go to review
1.90	...nt Paid (US$): 179 Summary: Yay for Diamond! :) Pros: Great [Sound Quality] , Cool Colour! Cons: Pricey Expansion Cards Bottom Line: nu... go to review
1.90	...s, which is widely considered as "near CD quality", the Rio [sounds] great. 256kbps is really the encoding rate to have true "ne... go to review
1.90	...se better newer Rio's out there like the 500 wow i bet that [sounds] nice. I highly recommend a Rio and hope you get your hands ... go to review
1.90	...e cash to blow, and you enjoy listening to MP3s, go for it. [Sound quality] is excellent, depending on the "bitrate" you encode your so... go to review
1.90	...Summary: Fun toy, expensive toy. Pros: Tiny size, excellent [sound quality] , excellent interface Cons: Small storage capacity, expensiv... go to review
1.90	...s, which is widely considered as "near CD quality", the Rio [sounds] great. 256kbys is actually the level that gives you really ... go to review
1.90	...$): 170.00 Summary: A cool little mp3 player Pros: Compact, [sounds] great, digital files = no skipping! Cons: not enough memory... go to review
1.90	...ything you would want to with the music you store on it. It [sounds] great and plays great. You can run and jog and it will work... go to review
1.90	...o great sound and ease of switching between tracks. If that [sounds] attractive to you, then this Rio is starting to sound real ... go to review
1.90	...(after $50 rebate) Summary: Diamonds are Forever Pros: Good [sound quality] , cool looks, impressive durability Cons: Short battery life... go to review
1.90	...mended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 99.99 Summary: Small, yet it [sounds] good Pros: Good sound, small, good battery life Cons: 32 MB... go to review
1.90	...I haven't even gotten around to trying the EQ settings, the [sound] is fine "flat". The "intro" and sample features are also su... go to review
1.90	...ound quality is. I've heard some of the new Rio's, and they [sound] fantastic compared to the 300. It's obvious that the music ... go to review
1.90	...r at this bitrate, raise the treble adjustments and it will [sound] perfect. I work out alot and roller blade, so I do very muc... go to review
1.90	...h this format, music can be compressed 11 times smaller and [sound] as good as a normal CD. Because of the small size of its fi... go to review
1.80	.... Going Out For A Jog No skips, no bumps, no jostles, great [sound] . The songs were over rather quickly due to the 32MB memory,... go to review
1.80	...uality mp3 and use good ear phone, you can have exceptional [sound] . The size is very strong. Even new players can't beat the s... go to review
1.80	... Rio don't give you a true representation on how decent the [sound] is. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 149.00 Summary: an ... go to review
1.80	...die but a goodie Pros: Accepts a variety of bitrates. Good [sound] . Cons: Limited expandability. Proprietary memory format. ... go to review
1.80	...64MB. The RIO 300 is lightweight and easy to use. Portable. [Sound quality] is also very good, after you throw away the headphones that... go to review
1.80	...has been a dream come true, it is small, duriable, and good [sound] quility. Once i got one, within a paycheck's time, 4 of my ... go to review
1.80	...as) Summary: Great Digital Jams Anywhere Pros: Small, Great [Sound] , Easy to Use Cons: Pricey, Hardware is Sensitive Bottom Lin... go to review
1.80	...gift Summary: Great, on the run or not Pros: Mobility;great [sound] ;light weight; no skipping Cons: Little memory; cost Bottom ... go to review
1.80	...r. My husband and I were both impressed with the quality of [sound] , and after shaking it up and down several times, we were im... go to review
1.80	... anymore... Pros: Compact, Easy to use, Inexpensive, Decent [sound] , 1 Battery Operation Cons: Sub-Average Headphones, Few EQ O... go to review
1.80	...f an MP3 player though. It is really tiny, never skips, and [sounds] pretty nice. But if you want an MP3 player, I would recomme... go to review
1.80	...d at MOST 10 songs with 128 bitrate (128 bitrate being good [sound] . Lower equals worse quality). If you get songs with 90 bitr... go to review
1.80	...that will call attention to you wherever you go, with great [sound quality] . This is the thing to buy! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US... go to review
1.80	...hers, but it's not that bad at all. It still plays the best [sound] and it's shockable, just put some batteries in it, then you... go to review
1.80	...changes the bitrate for sections of the MP3 to get the best [sound] . I do suggest getting another CD audio extraction program t... go to review
1.80	...able , Light weight , Looks awesome , Very portable , Great [Sound] , can easily hold up to 30 songs , Easy to Use. Cons: Nothi... go to review
1.80	...t my Rio... WOW! It's just what I needed... Portable, GREAT [sound] , easy interface, no complications installing the software, ... go to review
1.80	...ount Paid (US$): 65 Summary: And they... Score! Pros: Great [sound] , super easy interface Cons: Not enough base memory Bottom L... go to review
1.80	... You Should Wait for the Next Player Pros: Great idea. Good [sound] . Relatively easy to use Cons: Technology ain't perfect yet.... go to review
1.80	... the convenience of digital music. That translates to great [sound] and ease of switching between tracks. If that sounds attrac... go to review
1.80	...believable. My favorite aspect of the Rio is the impressive [sound quality] . It looks cool and is about a quarter of the size of the Di... go to review
1.80	...in equalizer settings, but don't expect too much out of it. [Sound quality] is still fine though, even without the thump of a real syst... go to review
1.80	... still enjoying it. The benefits include lightweight, great [sound quality] (depending on the original mp3 quality), and easy transfer ... go to review
1.80	...nt: This product is pretty light, it's design is ugly...the [sound quality] is not that bad, the battery life is said to be 12 hours lo... go to review
1.80	...It is a great portable audio device. It never skips and the [sound] is crystal clear 100% of the time. Will hold up to 60 minut... go to review
1.80	...ppy with my Purchase. The first 2-3 weeks it produced great [sound quality] , assuming that it should, and wonderful capabilities. Not a... go to review
1.80	...ast atleast a year before failing to produce great(or good) [sound] and buttons should not come loose. I could go on rambling a... go to review
1.80	...yer is very light-weight, portable, small, and it has great [sound quality] . Oh and did I mention that it is skip-free. MP3 players wil... go to review
1.80	... able to store around 10-12 songs on it at a time with good [sound quality] . It transferred from the computer really quickly, only taki... go to review
1.80	...32MB storage space, or roughly half an hour of high quality [sound] . For it to be useful, you really need to get the RIO PMP300... go to review
1.75	...: 99 Summary: Excellent but flimsy Pros: Easy to use, great [sound quality] , EASY to change music Cons: Flimsy, not water-resistant or ... go to review
1.72	...best MP3 player on the market these days. It is superior in [sound quality] along with the size it is amazing what you can do with it. ... go to review
1.72	...f was an instrumental piece that has a huge brass line. The [sound] that this device output was amazing. The sound was realisti... go to review
1.72	...f plastic as some imagine. Now, what really matters, is the [sound] , which i think is fantastic. It is deeper and richer than C... go to review
1.70	...iend recommended it to me. To put it simply, I love it. The [sound] is as crisp as a CD player, it will fit in almost any size ... go to review
1.65	...ice. You can probably find one on ebay for $50 or less. The [sound quality] is okay. You might want to get your own headphones, as the ... go to review
1.64	...): 80.00 Summary: Nice MP3 Player Pros: Size, weight, great [sound] , does not skip, durable Cons: Memory, bass Bottom Line: Buy... go to review
1.64	...: Diamond PMP300-great device for a cheap price Pros: great [sound quality] , no skipping, ease of use, long battery life (1 AA), over h... go to review
1.64	...t Paid (US$): 49.95 After Rebate Summary: Rocking Rio Pros: [Sound] and Size Cons: Small enough to get lost in a cluttered teen... go to review
1.64	... Amount Paid (US$): 175 Summary: Loud and Proud Pros: Great [sound quality] , portability Cons: Small memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...d (US$): 69.99 Summary: KJD -PMP300 Pros: lightweight, good [sound] , battery incld., Cons: still pricey, only 1 hr of music, he... go to review
1.64	...$): 89 Summary: Diamond PMP300 Review Pros: Small, compact, [sound quality] .. Cons: Memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	... Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Better than MD Pros: great [sound] , small, and works like cd player! Cons: they can give out a... go to review
1.64	...id (US$): 70 Summary: Lets go to Rio Pros: Quick,Easy,Great [sound] Cons: No id tag recognition Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	... (US$): around 50$ Summary: Great portable mp-3 Pros: Great [sound quality] and small size Cons: low memory. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...d attach. Recommended: Yes Summary: Should U buy IT?? Pros: [Sound Quality] is Exellent Cons: little space Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...(US$): 169.95 Summary: Music to Go Pros: Portable, compact, [sound quality] Cons: Packaged software Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...mmary: Diamond Rio somewhat a flop Pros: doesn't skip, good [sound quality] Cons: expensive, small song capacity Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...50.00 Summary: I'll keep my Walkman thank you... Pros: Good [sound] , light small size. Cons: Poor software & support, incom... go to review
1.64	... ? Summary: Great way to travel with your MP3's Pros: great [sound] ; does not skip; light; small Cons: expensive Bottom Line: n... go to review
1.64	...mount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Screw Cd's Pros: small, good [sound] , and large source of music Cons: a little pricey Bottom Lin... go to review
1.64	...64 Kbs, which is slightly - and only slightly - superior in [sound quality] to an FM radio or analog cassette). If you download songs i... go to review
1.64	... (US$): 99.99 Summary: Small, yet it sounds good Pros: Good [sound] , small, good battery life Cons: 32 MB, fairly low capacity ... go to review
1.64	...): 150 Summary: 12 hours of battery life my a... Pros: good [sound] and cheap Cons: battery life...dont lie about it Bottom Lin... go to review
1.64	...ry: Top of the line for under $200 Pros: Easy to use, great [sound] , 64MB memory is essential, interacts well with Musicmatch J... go to review
1.64	...50 Summary: Music gets even more portable Pros: Small, good [sound quality] Cons: Slow downloads, 32MB is kinda slim Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...id (US$): 160 Summary: Diamond Delight! Pros: memory space, [sound quality] Cons: modestly priced Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	... or momz dont see it. Proffessional Sound makes this great, [sounds] just like your listening to a cd. The Battery lasted around... go to review
1.64	...r rebate Summary: Player is good, but tech sucks Pros: Good [sound] , unshockable, easy software Cons: Tech support is terrible,... go to review
1.64	...mary: Diamond Rio - A Shame To Modern Technology Pros: Good [Sound Quality] Cons: VERY little memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...aid (US$): 5.00 Summary: Awesome Mp3 portable Pros: Awesome [sounds] Cons: not much memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... invention Pros: Very easy to use and small Cons: very few [sound] adjustments available Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...vient, but not that good. Pros: Plays Mp3 Cons: Too Costly, [sound quality] is low. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...is Great! Pros: Compact, Cool looking, Cons: Small storage, [Sound quality] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...capacity, cute, easy to use Cons: Bad power system, average [sound] , pricey Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...: Lightweight, inexpensive, decent for the money. Cons: Bad [sound quality] , slow uploading, not enough memory, cheaply built. Bottom L... go to review
.20	...te bulky cd players, poor reception on a radio, or horrible [sound] from a cassette, the rio is th answer. i was able to downlo... go to review
.20	...e again.... When it worked, even with decent earphones, the [sound] sucked, totally bassless, although loud enough, the battery... go to review
.20	...lity. Even through the cheap headphones, this sampling rate [sounded] terrible. Higher sampling rates reduce the music it can sto... go to review
.20	...right. The next thing you'll notice about it is how bad the [sound quality] is. I've heard some of the new Rio's, and they sound fantas... go to review
.20	.... I replaced them immediately with Sony headphones, but the [sound quality] was still awful. All of the effort of installing the softwa... go to review
.20	...ummary: A Glimpse Of The Future: Pros: It is tiny. Cons: It [sounds] awful! Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.10	...ly built. Bottom Line: The PMP300 is cheaply built, doesn't [sound] great, and isn't worth the money. My advise is to look at ... go to review
.00	...ting a lot of songs on it, and also does not have very good [sound quality] . If you want to pay $100 for something like this, why not p... go to review
.00	...w features constantly, this just cant keep up. First of all [the sound quality is awful] , with hardly any bass even with the best of headphones. Sec... go to review
FEATURE: memory	SCORE: .75
2.00	...size. Well I'll tell ya, it can do what no FM radio can do. [The memory is decent] , though I wish it had more BUT as a starters MP3 player it ... go to review
1.80	..., and the functions are fairly simple. However, because the [memory] is so tiny and the sound is not consistent, I could only re... go to review
1.64	...Paid (US$): 0.00 Summary: Save your money... Pros: External [memory] slot, tiny, easy to figure out. Cons: Only 32mb internal me... go to review
1.64	...he SE version of the Rio 300. Summary: Lots of fun Pros: ok [Memory] , very light Cons: memory upgrades expensive Bottom Line: nu... go to review
.50	...get started Cons: Not a lot of space for your music, Add-on [memory] is too expensive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.50	... decided to fling it against the nearest wall. Thirdly, the [memory] is too little, so you can only get 30 minutes of music on i... go to review
.50	...ariety of music. The real problem with the unit is that the [memory] is too small. Out of the box, the 32 meg unit will only hol... go to review
.36	...Price, Portability, Doesn't Skip Cons: Battery Compartment, [Memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...s: no skipping, pocket sized, nice headphones Cons: minimal [memory] , limited on memory upgrade Bottom Line: memory cards are ch... go to review
.36	...ket sized, nice headphones Cons: minimal memory, limited on [memory] upgrade Bottom Line: memory cards are cheap enough to buy t... go to review
.36	...A decent buy Pros: Small, reliable, useful Cons: Not enough [memory] , cheap headphones Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...racks, doesn't skip, (relatively) inexpensive Cons: limited [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... for Anybody Pros: Cheap and Easy to use Cons: Not a lot of [memory] , no other features besides playing MP3's Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Memory Pros: Tough and Fun Cons: Too Expensive - Not Enough [Memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ice, music quality, portability, durable, ease of use Cons: [Memory] , headphones Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...able and small. Great Quality. Cons: might not hold enough [memory] for some people. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... very rushed product Pros: Size, some of the software Cons: [Memory] , Build Quality, Ear phones Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...small, light weight, portable Cons: No backlit display, low [memory] capabilities Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...on, and different preset equalizer settings. Cons: Not much [memory] , slight design flaw where the battery disconnects, therefor... go to review
.36	..., ample space Pros: Price, Design, Coupons everywhere Cons: [Memory] , Quality Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...'t skip, good battery life, card expansion Cons: needs more [memory] , should have usb connection, no radio Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...os: Size, weight, great sound, does not skip, durable Cons: [Memory] , bass Bottom Line: Buy it. Great durability, strength, soun... go to review
.36	...ght, small, last hours on a single battery Cons: not enough [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ry life (1 AA), over half an hour of music Cons: not enough [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...fect for working out- completely customizable Cons: Limited [memory] - have to load songs on through your computer Bottom Line: n... go to review
.36	...t does the job. If you are still not happy with the 32MB of [memory] , diamond have made it easily expandable with a flash memory... go to review
.36	...nd Proud Pros: Great sound quality, portability Cons: Small [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...d PMP300 Review Pros: Small, compact, sound quality.. Cons: [Memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ary: Matchbox size cd player Pros: Small Size Cons: Lack of [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...sumer Pioneer Pros: The first MP3 player on the block Cons: [memory] , headphones, controls, lack of NT support Bottom Line: null... go to review
.36	...ble mp-3 Pros: Great sound quality and small size Cons: low [memory] . Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...able,skipless,easy to use,toll free number Cons: not enough [memory] ,shoddy parts Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...os: Great sound, super easy interface Cons: Not enough base [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...: Lightweight, extremely easy to operate Cons: Not a lot of [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...sounds great, digital files = no skipping! Cons: not enough [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... $90 its awesome! Pros: lightweight, cheap Cons: not enough [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... Light weight, Portable, and Great Quality Cons: Not Enough [Memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...he Bad =( Pros: Cheap, easy to mix, simple Cons: not enough [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...S$): 107.99 Summary: BUY THIS PRODUCT Pros: cheap Cons: low [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...50 Summary: A GOOD DEAL Pros: Small size Cons: not a lot of [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...attery life, upgradable Cons: flimsy battery slot, not much [memory] , buttons pushed accidentally, not loud enough at times Bott... go to review
.36	...: Compact, works well, cheaper than other systems Cons: Low [memory] , computer interface really sucks Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...aid (US$): 90 Summary: audio book perfect Pros: books Cons: [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...pact, long batter life, light weight, easy to use Cons: low [memory] , can't switch music on the go Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...asy to use, compact, fairly cheap, works well Cons: Lack of [memory] , outdated look, poor headphones Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ortable music Pros: small, light, no skipping Cons: lack of [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ng Pros: Small, durable, never skips Cons: Pricey, Not much [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...htweight, and Easy to Use Cons: Hard to find the ungradable [memory] . Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...but not best Pros: Small, portable. Cons: Fragile, not much [memory] . Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...power use, functionality Cons: physically flimsy, expensive [memory] upgrades Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... sound, long battery life, small Cons: could have more base [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ary: bleh blah bloh !@(*^! Pros: cheap Cons: small amout on [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... started fad, great look, great function Cons: not too much [memory] , not much expandibility Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...heme, Gets lots of attention Cons: Very Expensive, Not much [memory] /not many songs, Little upgrade potential and flash memory i... go to review
.36	...er rebate) Summary: SOLID PRODUCT Pros: Quality, Size Cons: [Memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...300. Summary: Lots of fun Pros: ok Memory, very light Cons: [memory] upgrades expensive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... (US$): 150 Summary: Love the RIO! Pros: size, no cds Cons: [memory] , fairly fragile Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...s: skip-proof, small, fast uploads Cons: expensive, limited [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...100 Summary: SLAM....... Pros: price size and quality Cons: [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... allways come true. Pros: skip free music Cons: low bult in [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...nvenient, durable, long lasting power supply. Cons: Limited [Memory] Bottom Line: If you don't mind the limited capacity, it is ... go to review
.36	...kip-free, cool looking Cons: Buggy software, little onboard [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...The good with the bad Pros: Size/Cost/Quality Cons: Size of [Memory] 32MB Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...y: Awesome Mp3 portable Pros: Awesome sounds Cons: not much [memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...se, durability, variety of downloadable songs Cons: Limited [Memory] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	... When I went to go and initialize my memory and I got a bad [memory] block error. Well, I rebooted the computer, and took the ba... go to review
.20	.... I think this product has no flaws execept for the lack of [memory] . If it had more memory like 96MB instead of a 32MB flash ca... go to review
.20	...ixed (For those people who complain about problems with the [memory] . Recommended: Yes Summary: Sparkling diamond Pros: It's jus... go to review
.20	...hich is the biggest knock against it other than the lack of [memory] . Battery usage is pretty good. I've gone a week of heavy pl... go to review
.20	...everal error messages, and what was later revealed as a bad [memory] block. Anything I tried to do from then on with the laptop,... go to review
.20	...out 4 hours on 2-4AA's). The only drawbacks are the lack of [memory] on the product (Upgrade's can be purchased but at a very lo... go to review
.00	...r saw the check. After about 5 months of heavy use my Rio?s [memory] became corrupted. After a surprisingly short phone call, th... go to review
.00	... Athletes Pros: small size/lightweight Cons: short playtime/ [memory] became corrupted Bottom Line: null ... go to review
FEATURE: rio	SCORE: 1.14
2.00	...the price i reccomend this product highly. The interface of [the rio is very good] , i think they had it right, but ruined it when they went to... go to review
2.00	...duct Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: [The Rio is great] for listening to music on the go. Unlike a cd player it nev... go to review
2.00	...ducts. I run, bike, and exercise allot, this is exactly why [the Rio is good] for me. When I am humming along at about 6 miles a minute t... go to review
2.00	... take on the road. I heard from many of my friends that the [Rio] was the best MP3 player. I bought the Rio and I think it is... go to review
2.00	... lifting, or whatever activity you enjoy. In my experience, [the Rio is perfect] for this. And at $100-150, it won't break the bank. Another... go to review
2.00	...ts anything out there! CD's, mini-disc, tape can't compare. [The Rio is great] for running or any other physical activity because it doesn... go to review
2.00	.... is powered by a pair of The Rio uses a single AA battery. [The Rio is great] if you can stand listening to the same 7 or 8 MP3s This has... go to review
2.00	...nice portable music player. Other than it's compact nature, [the Rio is nice] because it does not skip and the sound quality of 128kbps o... go to review
2.00	...ood). Light, easy to use, and SKIP-PROOF (no moving parts), [the Rio is perfect] as a portable music player. My only complaint is the flimsy... go to review
1.90	...re things. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: [RIO] good or not so good Pros: Holds the music you want it to an... go to review
1.90	...onal external memory to work with. In my years of using the [Rio] , I had no problem with bitrates from 32kbps to 256 kbps (32... go to review
1.90	...t and cd quality music which takes up much more memory. the [rio] has a good sturdy design that is very light and small. i dr... go to review
1.90	...earbuds) and turned it on. The music quality was great, the [Rio] was very easy to use, no problems. The only downside I thin... go to review
1.90	...rd length by a good 2 feet. See ya! PS-- 9 months later the [Rio] is still great! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 179 Sum... go to review
1.90	...uter I can very easily plug those speakers directly into my [Rio] , and the high quality ear phones that came with it let me l... go to review
1.90	...ff the Internet and be able to take it around is great. The [Rio] really does a good job of making the whole process simple. ... go to review
1.90	...quality of sound is unbelievable. My favorite aspect of the [Rio] is the impressive sound quality. It looks cool and is about... go to review
1.90	...ast, fair. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: [Rio] is Great for Athletes Pros: small size/lightweight Cons: sh... go to review
1.90	...rk well. For the money I paid I am more than happy with the [Rio] player although a memory upgrade (which is definitely requi... go to review
1.90	...much more expensive portable MP3 players. Not only does the [Rio] provide a great way to listen to your mp3s. It lets you hav... go to review
1.90	...ad head, it does not skip at all. Plus, the controls on the [Rio] are very easy to use. Since I can hold the device in my pal... go to review
1.90	...mp3 fan, but now it's a bit outdated, I would recommend the [rio] 500, which holds more and actually shows the title of the s... go to review
1.90	... is very good. The earphones that Diamond includes with the [Rio] are of good quality (not perfect, but good for the Rio). Ov... go to review
1.90	...tly expliots this amazing wonder to its fullest extent. The [rio] has great music quality for the compact design and price. T... go to review
1.90	...s the bit rate when recording, or ?ripping?, the song). The [Rio] was very convenient when traveling because of its small siz... go to review
1.90	... The Rio does have some good qualities. The output from the [Rio] is clean, especially on my Sennheiser headphones. Also the ... go to review
1.80	... MP3 songs to the player... That amounted to ten songs. The [Rio] is a great device, it's skip free and has plenty of battery... go to review
1.80	... Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The [Rio] is a great MP3 player at a low price. The Rio provides 32MB... go to review
1.80	...nloading music will become easier and quicker. Overall, the [Rio] is a perfect portable audio player for those just getting i... go to review
1.80	...your looking for a way to carry your MP3 mixes with you the [Rio] is a great starter. At first my Personal Rio was a tad slow... go to review
1.80	...o PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought the [Rio] as a no-problem way to listen to music while running. It is... go to review
1.80	...Rio within that week. Diamond is a reliable company and the [rio] is a great tool that can save you at least 15 minutes a day... go to review
1.80	... the four presets: normal, rock, jazz, classic. Overall the [Rio] is a very good product that will make you the envy of your ... go to review
1.80	...rotection and it skiped like crazy. Putting 14 songs on the [rio] with near cd quality sound is fine by me. I suggest this pr... go to review
1.80	...w memory costs almost as much as a new player. Overall, the [Rio] is a good piece of equipment with some flaws to work out. H... go to review
1.80	...vels so that can affect quality. Conclusion In summary, the [Rio] is a great MP3 player with some room for improvement. I enj... go to review
1.80	...ies. Purchase Price:??150 Recommended: Yes Summary: Diamand [Rio] is a good first product Pros: Simple to use Cons: Very litt... go to review
1.80	... kbps, which is widely considered as "near CD quality", the [Rio] sounds great. 256kbps is really the encoding rate to have t... go to review
1.80	...ke the 500 wow i bet that sounds nice. I highly recommend a [Rio] and hope you get your hands on one soon. Recommended: No Am... go to review
1.80	... kbps, which is widely considered as "near CD quality", the [Rio] sounds great. 256kbys is actually the level that gives you ... go to review
1.80	... Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The [RIO] is a GREAT mp3 player There is no Skipping And Its all free... go to review
1.80	...tell you how full the battery is. ALL IN ALL All in all the [Rio] is a great MP3 player. It has good sound, great software, a... go to review
1.80	...gram for Rio should give me the money he got, I enjoyed the [Rio] for many months, and I am still enjoying it. The benefits i... go to review
1.80	... This is not really a major setback though. All in all, the [Rio] is a great way to bring digital music where ever you go. Re... go to review
1.80	...60 minutes of compressed audio and resembles a walkman. The [Rio] is so easy to use. The only competition to this device is p... go to review
1.80	... with prices today being $99 to $140 you can get this great [rio] for next to nothin!! Yes it only has 32MB inside....so? you... go to review
1.80	... as you may be disappointed with the output! Otherwise, the [Rio] is a great little device that I highly recommend. Diamond d... go to review
1.80	.... Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Love the [RIO] ! Pros: size, no cds Cons: memory, fairly fragile Bottom Lin... go to review
1.80	...ent: Let me start off by pointing out what is good with the [Rio] PMP300: 1.The size of the Rio PMP300 is smaller than any CD... go to review
1.80	... the Rio are of good quality (not perfect, but good for the [Rio] ). Overall, I was not disappointed by the quality of the sou... go to review
1.80	...it on a small credit card sized walk man is amazing and the [rio] player defintly expliots this amazing wonder to its fullest... go to review
1.80	...not run to the store and buy one? Read on. However good the [Rio] is, it does have faults. For example, the memory onboard th... go to review
1.80	...ttery life is great, plenty of listening time. Overall, the [Rio] is a good device that shows what may come in the future. Ev... go to review
1.80	...onnected. Having neither, I was unable to test how well the [Rio] plays with others on the parallel port. There's 32MB of on ... go to review
1.80	...s for some annoyances when listening. I absolutely love the [Rio] software that allows you to drag and drop songs. It's very ... go to review
1.70	...etter player.) One nice thing about the MM interface to the [Rio] is the ability to "downgrade" on the fly while downloading.... go to review
1.64	... while driving in my car. There is nothing I hate about the [Rio] because there is nothing really to hate about it. It might ... go to review
1.64	...Paid (US$): 120 Summary: Could have been a good value Pros: [Rio] One w/ 128Mb extension a good value Cons: Build quality is ... go to review
.50	...The supplied software is good, but downloading MP3's to the [Rio] is slow, at about 6 Megs per minute. I wouldn't recommend t... go to review
.36	... 7.5 Pros: small and light weight Cons: not enough space on [rio] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.28	...onable amount of time as well, however, when I purchased my [Rio] , it came with a carrying case that is useless...it fits so ... go to review
.28	...r some negatives--the headphones that are included with the [Rio] (ear insert bud phones), are painful after a few minutes an... go to review
.20	... to fit in the palm of your hand. The only problem with the [Rio] is that it lacks the space to store much music. It's cool f... go to review
.20	...stallation is quite simple. The only other problem with the [RIO] is that there is no way to alter the bass or treble. You ca... go to review
.20	... music with friends. This is where the big problem with the [RIO] comes in, it does not use the SM (SmartMedia) standard. The... go to review
.20	...ame 7 or 8 MP3s This has to be the biggest problem with the [Rio] . I think it is better to put an extra $300 to your MP3 play... go to review
.20	...t would be about 2 weeks later. There is a problem with the [Rio] resetting. If you hit it on any surface, including even car... go to review
.00	...can easily hold up to 30 songs , Easy to Use. Cons: Nothing [The RIO is amazing] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
FEATURE: music_quality	SCORE: 1.18
2.00	...32mb of memory, i can usually fit over an hour of mp3s at a [music quality] that is perfectly fine to my ear. some people might not be ... go to review
2.00	...hey have to send you some crappy earbuds) and turned it on. [The music quality was great] , the Rio was very easy to use, no problems. The only downsi... go to review
2.00	...size of my old walkman. Transferring data was very fast and [the music quality was perfect] too. I recommend the Diamond Rio to anybody who is willing ... go to review
1.90	...$): 69 Summary: The Quickly Aging Rio Needs Help Pros: Good [Music Quality] , Good Support Cons: Low Storage Space Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.90	...Granted, the ability to create custom mixes of downloadable [music] is fantastic, and the ease of use and time saved are wonder... go to review
1.90	...verage user on an average budget and delivers with its nice [music quality] and convenient, easy to use high-tech device for the averag... go to review
1.80	...mb internal memory was barely 20-30 minutes of high quality [music] . Even the higher quality songs sounded a bit scratchy in th... go to review
1.80	...$100 flash memory card (That's over an hour of high quality [music] ). Though it is expensive, it is useful if you have a lot of... go to review
1.80	...21738) Content: I realized one day that most of my favorite [music] was in MP3 format on my computer's hard drive. Sure, I had ... go to review
1.80	...get about 17 songs on, for more than an hour of my favorite [music] . I recently took my Rio on a weeklong spring break training... go to review
1.80	... discs! This new format that allows us to trade any sort of [music] to anyone from anywhere is truly fantastic. Diamond struck ... go to review
1.80	...sic player with you anywhere and listen to the high quality [music] that you choose. Unlike cds, you can choose what songs you ... go to review
1.80	...le mp3 player. With the small ear headphones, you listen to [music] that is crystal clear and don't have to worry about hitting... go to review
1.80	...and you can listen to your MP3s on your stereo. If you love [music] and hate paying high prices for CDs then you need to get th... go to review
1.80	...ip forward and skip backward. This is an awesome device for [music] lovers all over. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 99 Sum... go to review
1.80	... bad. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Cool [Music] On The GO Pros: It's digital, doesn't skip, can't be scratc... go to review
1.80	...duct for its portability and the ability to get my favorite [music] quickly and easily. A snap to set up, very good quality sou... go to review
1.80	...Diamond Rio has not made a step in improving the quality of [music] , it has made a major step in everything else involved in li... go to review
1.80	...iamond Rio: See ya later Discman! Pros: Ability to get free [music] , easy to use, doesn't skip, and more! Cons: Quality of musi... go to review
1.80	... for about $100 to $200, which is worth it if you're a love [music] . It's an amazing piece of technology. I can take all of my ... go to review
1.80	...ion -- 32 MB just isn't enough memory to store high quality [music] (think of it as about a minute for every MB). The PC interf... go to review
1.80	...hen be loaded into your MP3 Player. To the people who loves [music] out there, get this gadget!!! It's worth it and it's great!... go to review
1.80	...the time. Will hold up to 60 minutes of pretty high quality [music] . Definitaly good enough for just about any earphones. The o... go to review
1.80	...hink of Cons: Can store only a few song with higher quality [music] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	...ortable audio player. Recommended: Yes Summary: Great for a [Music] Lover Pros: small, last hours on end with 2 AA's, CD qualit... go to review
1.80	...per than memory does for an MP3 player. However if you love [music] enough and you like the versatility of an MP3 player, the R... go to review
1.80	...ave to be a rocket scientist to operate it 2) The volume of [music] free on the net is pretty amazing, as well as the variety 3... go to review
1.80	...his amazing wonder to its fullest extent. The rio has great [music quality] for the compact design and price. To many other electronic ... go to review
1.80	...orking out and biking, I do not need the highest quality of [music] . What I mean by this is that I can rip MP3s in a lower form... go to review
1.80	...se I'd love to have a library of flash cards of my favorite [music] . The MusicMatch software that's bundled provides for adding... go to review
1.80	...ere does the mini-disk go? Pros: Portable, light weight, CD [music quality] , easy to use Cons: Poor software Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	...ng why should i buy many cd's just to listen to my favorite [music] . If i buy a mp3 portable than i can get any songs i want of... go to review
1.64	...(US$): 200 Summary: RIO good or not so good Pros: Holds the [music] you want it to and get songs for free. Cons: battery dies t... go to review
1.64	...ary: Free Music in the Palm of Your Hand Pros: Can get free [music] to put on it from all over the net, can make mp3s off your ... go to review
1.64	...S$): 150 Summary: It serves the purpose and... Pros: Price, [music quality] , portability, durable, ease of use Cons: Memory, headphones... go to review
1.64	...P3s -- read this before you buy it Pros: cheap, light, good [music quality] Cons: quite hard to use; too fragile Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...really easy installation program, and I like the version of [Music] Match Juke Box they included. In addition, you get an entir... go to review
1.64	...t Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Is this your best bet? Pros: Free [music] for a great system Cons: None Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...US$): 170 Summary: Great Product the RIO PMP300 Pros: free [Music] Cons: Limited Storage capacity Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...own. Recommended: Yes Summary: sound Pros: Unskipping great [music] Cons: annoying software Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	... product is gret and easy to use Pros: holds up to 4 hrs of [music] depending on how many kb p/s Cons: it only holds up to 4 hr... go to review
1.64	... Amount Paid (US$): 350 Summary: Mp3 Players Pros: Portable [music] - can delete and add new songs to it, can buy much bigger m... go to review
1.64	...mary: I can't go anywhere without my Rio Pros: Portable mp3 [music] ; mix 'n' match your own melodies Cons: First generation dev... go to review
1.64	...mmary: Great Low-Cost Solution Pros: low-cost, high-quality [music] , light-weight Cons: no filename display Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...mmary: The Best Mp3 Player for your money Pros: Small, Free [Music] Cons: Cost of player (not much) Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...buy Music when you can download it? Pros: Small, Size, Free [Music] Cons: cost bout $100 Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...74 Summary: Dreams don't allways come true. Pros: skip free [music] Cons: low bult in memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...s Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Best Gift Ever Pros: Your [music] on the go! Cons: bit pricey for most people Bottom Line: nu... go to review
.36	...Pros: Small, lightweight, cheap Cons: Doesn't hold a lot of [music] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... lots of music. Here are the pros and cons: + Free portable [music] + light weight + no moving parts, so it doesn't skip + Work... go to review
.20	...ripping software it came with was adequate, but not superb ( [Music] match). Also it only allowed about 30 songs at 128kbps befo... go to review
.20	...small, light, easy to take with you Cons: doesn't hold much [music] , annoying to load music into Bottom Line: Great if you only... go to review
.10	...usic, easy to use, doesn't skip, and more! Cons: Quality of [music] not as good as CD's. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
FEATURE: songs	SCORE: 1.10
2.00	...not skip and the sound quality of 128kbps or higher bitrate [songs] is very good. The earphones that Diamond includes with the ... go to review
1.90	...D quality. This version of the Rio holds for me about eight [songs] , high quality. I could get 15 average quality if I ripped t... go to review
1.90	...ter several hours every day, and I already had over 100 mp3 [songs] that I loved on my hard drive, I rarely used my portable CD... go to review
1.90	...ead Pros: Nothing I can think of Cons: Can store only a few [song] with higher quality music Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	...0-30 minutes of high quality music. Even the higher quality [songs] sounded a bit scratchy in the background. My biggest proble... go to review
1.80	...I can not say how happy I was! I put about 7 of my favorite [songs] on it, which was about all i could fit. All were recorded a... go to review
1.80	...ash memory. Without it it can hold very little high quality [songs] . With the extra memory, it holds 64 megabytes which will ho... go to review
1.80	...ld be really nice. I've created a collection of my favorite [songs] encoded at 64 kbps which even sound good when played out of... go to review
1.80	...nd potential of MP3 music files. I can take all my favorite [songs] from my CD's and assemble playlists of my own design, and l... go to review
1.80	...me , Very portable , Great Sound , can easily hold up to 30 [songs] , Easy to Use. Cons: Nothing The RIO is amazing Bottom Line... go to review
1.80	...2 megabytes of memory, and that stores only 12 good quality [songs] . The Rio is lightweight even with an AA battery. I use a re... go to review
1.80	... I got everything hooked up, I selected some of my favorite [songs] and downloaded them very easily onto the Rio, without ever ... go to review
1.80	...ND ANYWHERE! It is wonderful to be able to take my favorite [songs] with me everywhere I go! Best of all, I can add and change ... go to review
1.80	...ongs off your CDs. I personally just upload all my favorite [songs] from my CD collection onto the computer, then I download an... go to review
1.80	... amazing piece of technology. I can take all of my favorite [songs] with me wherever I go, and plus, I got them for free. If yo... go to review
1.80	...acity is horrible, you can only hold about 5 decent quality [songs] on it at one time. To top it all off the price is still a s... go to review
1.80	...ction. To be fair, it does the job - I download my favorite [songs] on to it, and I can get between 7 and 8 songs on, which fal... go to review
1.80	...so much easier to have instant access to all of my favorite [songs] on my desktop. The problem comes when I want to take these ... go to review
1.80	...l memory is not big enough to take more than 6 good quality [songs] . Sure, you can compress them and cram more on, but it sound... go to review
1.80	...uple songs, but first noticed that the player had some cool [songs] pre-loaded! How nice of them to think of us! I use it often... go to review
1.80	...s i like about this product is that i can pick my favorites [songs] and bring it anywhere to listen to it. The thing i hate abo... go to review
1.72	...ven if it drop it, or hit it. It also allows you to put the [song] you want on them, which is awesome. But if you don't have a... go to review
1.64	...: Awesome Portable MP3 Player Pros: Enables you to play MP3 [songs] without computer. Cons: External flash cards are expensive.... go to review
1.64	...unt Paid (US$): 240 Summary: O My God!! Pros: Small, Sleek, [Song] cap. Cons: Not to much capacity Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...mary: Small, Efficient, Recommended Pros: Small, Sleek, Any [Songs] You Want! Cons: Price Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...mary: Rio PMP300/Great for Running Pros: Zero skipping, any [song] you want, long battery life. Cons: No back lit display and ... go to review
1.64	... w/ $50.00 rebate Summary: Rio kicks butt Pros: can put any [song] you want on it Cons: not enough space on it Bottom Line: nu... go to review
.36	...s: Light weight, no CDs needed Cons: Possible problems, few [songs] can be saved at one time Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... completely customizable Cons: Limited memory- have to load [songs] on through your computer Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... expandability, modern look. Cons: doesn't display title of [song] , just track no. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	.... MD Player Pros: Great Stereo Quality. Cons: Limitation of [Songs] and High Price for Blank Media. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...: Small, 32MB Ram, The Origional MP3 Player Cons: May skip, [Song] Titles not Listed, Only accepts SmartMedia cards formatted ... go to review
.36	...r me since I have alot of MP3's, I hate buying cd's for one [song] and I like being able to download new songs onto the unit a... go to review
.36	...n cd player, no skipping Cons: only holds certain number of [songs] , expensive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...ut of it you would have to get a whole bunch of low quality [songs] which are hard to find. It took me awhile to finally figure... go to review
.20	...that you have 2 Megs left over, but you don't have any good [songs] of that size. You really have to do a good job of mixing th... go to review
FEATURE: lightweight	SCORE: 1.49
1.90	...ed: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 69.99 Summary: KJD -PMP300 Pros: [lightweight] , good sound, battery incld., Cons: still pricey, only 1 hr ... go to review
1.90	...ny months, and I am still enjoying it. The benefits include [lightweight] , great sound quality (depending on the original mp3 quality... go to review
1.90	...The Technology Writes Checks The Hardware Can't Cash. Pros: [Lightweight] , convenient, easy to use Cons: Need to improve the hardware... go to review
1.90	...es Amount Paid (US$): 60 Summary: The future of music Pros: [Lightweight] , convenient, durable, long lasting power supply. Cons: Limi... go to review
1.80	...oo much from this first generation device. Yes it is small, [lightweight] and easy to use. It is also not the best for sound quality ... go to review
1.80	... $140 and come with double the memory, 64MB. The RIO 300 is [lightweight] and easy to use. Portable. Sound quality is also very good,... go to review
1.80	...eeded another alternative. Intro Diamond Rio PMP300...it is [lightweight] and very easy to operate. No, it doesn't have a ton of memo... go to review
1.80	...): 119 Summary: Depends on what you're looking for... Pros: [Lightweight] , extremely easy to operate Cons: Not a lot of memory Bottom... go to review
1.80	...Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Very Cool! Pros: Affordable, [Lightweight] , and Easy to Use Cons: Hard to find the ungradable memory. ... go to review
1.75	...minus $50 rebate) Summary: My New Favorite Toy Pros: small, [lightweight] , easy to upload tracks, doesn't skip, (relatively) inexpens... go to review
1.64	...unt Paid (US$): 199 Summary: Rio and CD-RW for $199!! Pros: [Lightweight] , Skipfree... Cons: Battery hatch problem, not enough Mem. B... go to review
1.64	...aid (US$): 150.00 Summary: Rio Mostly a Novelty to Me Pros: [Lightweight] , travels well, makes you seem hip Cons: Takes a long time t... go to review
1.64	...$): 70(used) Summary: Little Player, Big Value Pros: Small, [lightweight] , cheap Cons: Doesn't hold a lot of music Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...129.99 Summary: Diamond Rio - the best around! Pros: Small, [lightweight] Cons: controls are a little hard Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...: 100.00 Summary: Don't Believe The Hype Pros: No Skipping, [Lightweight] , Digital Quality Audio Cons: Limited playback in stock mode... go to review
1.64	...Yes Amount Paid (US$): 93 Summary: Music to your ears Pros: [lightweight] (2.5 ounces), palm size, clear, high quality, durable Cons:... go to review
1.64	...aid (US$): 139 Summary: A Big Disappointment Pros: Compact, [lightweight] Cons: poor functionality, flimsy design, bad support Bottom... go to review
1.64	... (US$): 40 Summary: Not hifi but perfectly acceptable Pros: [Lightweight] , relatively small Cons: Can't resume, software runs on win9... go to review
1.64	... 50 Summary: Portable Music without the Media Pros: Stable, [Lightweight] , Inexpensive Cons: Pricey upgrades Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...t Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Best for working out Pros: small, [lightweight] , "skip-proof" Cons: limited storage capacity, med... go to review
1.64	...ount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Not worth it!!!! Pros: small, [lightweight] , portable Cons: too small, too little memory, too long to t... go to review
1.64	...Summary: The 300 - a revolutionary player Pros: affordable, [lightweight] , quality Cons: none Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...s Amount Paid (US$): 90 Summary: For $90 its awesome! Pros: [lightweight] , cheap Cons: not enough memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ount Paid (US$): 70 Summary: Definite great buy!!!!!! Pros: [lightweight] , small, doesn't skip, easy to use Cons: quick battery usag... go to review
1.64	...$): 150 Summary: Rio is Great for Athletes Pros: small size/ [lightweight] Cons: short playtime/memory became corrupted Bottom Line: n... go to review
1.64	...: Been around the block and still does the job Pros: Small, [lightweight] , straightforward use Cons: Parallel interface, No room for ... go to review
1.64	...0-$150 Summary: The Best In Portable Audio! Pros: Portable, [Lightweight] , Non-Skipping, & more Cons: Can't Hold A Lot Of MP3's B... go to review
1.64	...ebate Summary: Don't You Just Love Technology? Pros: Small, [lightweight] , No skipping while exercising Cons: Drains batteries quickl... go to review
1.64	...t Paid (US$): 169.99 Summary: Rio PMP300 NOT WORTH IT Pros: [Lightweight] , inexpensive, decent for the money. Cons: Bad sound quality... go to review
1.64	...: 80 Summary: convenient/cheap mp3 player Pros: convenient, [lightweight] , cheap Cons: easy to break, can't store many songs Bottom L... go to review
1.64	...ummary: Better then the Rest....but has some problems Pros: [Lightweight] , durable, ease of use Cons: Expensive, lack of storage Bott... go to review
1.64	...: 82.00 (After eventual rebate) Summary: All 'I' Need Pros: [Lightweight] ; easy to use, configure and upload to. Cons: Bundled softwa... go to review
1.64	...US$): 150 Summary: An appetizer, not a main course... Pros: [lightweight] , doesn't skip, CD-quality, Cons: badly designed earpiece, t... go to review
1.64	...US$): 55.00 Summary: Portable Music at its best Pros: Small, [Lightweight] ,no skipping,with the right earphones its a great player. Co... go to review
FEATURE: battery	SCORE: 1.01
1.90	...ther software and music files. Also included is a single AA [battery] good for 12 hours playing time, headphones and a short User... go to review
1.90	... music, and it was ready. It goes for hours on two double A [batteries] and is very light. It never skipped once the whole time I h... go to review
1.80	... about 5 months ago and I have had no problems with it. The [battery] cover stays on headphone jack is fine case stays together. ... go to review
1.80	...ous when this first happened, but then I just readjusted to [battery] and it was fine. This is basically the only bad thing about... go to review
1.72	...till plays the best sound and it's shockable, just put some [batteries] in it, then you are good for around 6 hours straight I beli... go to review
1.72	...herefore, it does not skip. Second, it requires only one AA [battery] which is good for 10-12 hours(your common portable cd playe... go to review
1.72	...ttery life is excellent. I can get about 8-10 hrs on one aa [battery] , which is amazing. The rio software that comes with it is f... go to review
1.64	...sing the Rio a snap. I liked the hold feature but found the [battery] compartment a bit weak. Going Out For A Jog No skips, no bu... go to review
1.64	... (US$): 150 Summary: Diamond Rio Pros: lasts long with 1 AA [battery] Cons: looks kind of ungly Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...: 69.99 Summary: KJD -PMP300 Pros: lightweight, good sound, [battery] incld., Cons: still pricey, only 1 hr of music, headphones ... go to review
1.64	...US$): 200 Summary: Doesnt Meet the Standard Pros: Portable, [battery] efficent Cons: low capacity, bad quality Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...eat product, if you can hack... Pros: long play time on one [battery] , Light weight, sound quality, easy transfers, upgradable me... go to review
1.64	...5 Summary: My review of the Rio 300 Pros: Small, great with [batteries] Cons: Skip-free, ya right Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: 32 megabytes, ouch Pros: 1 AA [Battery] , 4+ hours Cons: Memory size, Price Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...$): 140 Summary: CD's are still the best Pros: Compact, one [battery] ...no skipping Cons: Limited to what you can listen to... th... go to review
1.64	...he Gym Summary: Not the best, but still awesome! Pros: 1 aa [battery] , long battery life, clear sound Cons: No id3 tagging Bottom... go to review
.50	...at best, but there are good freeware alternatives. The slow [battery] drain problem can be overcome by removing the battery when ... go to review
.36	...It Up Cheap... Pros: Price, Portability, Doesn't Skip Cons: [Battery] Compartment, Memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...o and CD-RW for $199!! Pros: Lightweight, Skipfree... Cons: [Battery] hatch problem, not enough Mem. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...olds the music you want it to and get songs for free. Cons: [battery] dies to fast. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...s: price, reliability, battery life, playback quality Cons: [battery] cover is a bit weak, memory upgrade is expensive Bottom Lin... go to review
.36	...e Summary: it kicks @$$ Pros: kicks @$$ Cons: can skip when [battery] is cut off Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... too soon! Pros: small, first mp3 player Cons: only holds 1 [battery] , less features. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...aid (US$): 150 Summary: Rio PMP300 Pros: Compact size Cons: [Battery] case placement Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ly customizable, long battery life, upgradable Cons: flimsy [battery] slot, not much memory, buttons pushed accidentally, not lou... go to review
.36	...lity, easy transfers, upgradable memory Cons: Short life of [battery] when not in use, not top quality software Bottom Line: null... go to review
.36	...all, lightweight, No skipping while exercising Cons: Drains [batteries] quickly, not enough memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...e Go! Pros: Light, Easy to use, and Skip-Proof Cons: Flimsy [battery] cover Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...tweight Cons: very little memory, long download times, weak [battery] cover, sound quality, tech-support Bottom Line: Not worth t... go to review
.20	...quarrel... I have noticed many people had problems with the [battery] latch, and I am yet another victim of poor construction. Th... go to review
.20	...y. And I can play my mp3s outside, and even with the stupid [battery] drain when it's off, the Rio still consumes battery power h... go to review
.20	...Weight Cons: Horrible Bass and Trebble controls. Also, Bad [Battery] compartment placement Bottom Line: null ... go to review
FEATURE: software	SCORE: 1.08
2.00	...s as low as I would go. The Rio comes with some really nice [software] to rip cd's into mp3's and it is extremely easy to use. Hav... go to review
2.00	...re very easy to access and use even when clipped on a belt, [the software was nice] , songs can easily be recorded from a cd to an mp3 file, and... go to review
2.00	...ts for about 2 hours. The Software: Overall it is very good [software] for what it is made to do. It is a little hard to grasp and... go to review
1.90	... device is that it is easy transfer MP3s to the device. The [software] is easy to use and the transfer to the player is easy and s... go to review
1.90	...se it to help the miles go by on my long training runs. The [software] is easy to use and transferring songs onto it causes no pro... go to review
1.90	...IO DOES NOT SKIP. There is no moving parts to skip. The Rio [software] is easy to use, you may have to glance throuh the manual on... go to review
1.90	...layer is incredible. The button layout are easy to use, the [software] is easy to navigate through, and the online help is useful.... go to review
1.80	... Good for few Pros: good quality sound, easy to use, decent [software] , lightweight Cons: very little memory, long download times,... go to review
1.80	...ck clear and loud, and the downloading of songs using their [software] is simple and easy to use. Plus, it only uses one battery! ... go to review
1.80	..., RIO500, with a standard memory of 64 MB and easier-to-use [software] . MP3 is the music format of the Internet that is so effecie... go to review
1.80	...eluctance, I rebooted. A few minutes later, I installed the [software] (very easy) and was ready to go. Luckily, I have a few smar... go to review
1.80	.... If you ask me, in hindsight, there are just too many good [software] titles out there that handle MP3 to bother. Perhaps soon en... go to review
1.80	...kground. Overview: I like the Rio because it has some great [software] and it works great. You can add and delete songs to the Rio... go to review
1.80	...only takes one AA battery that lasts for about 2 hours. The [Software] : Overall it is very good software for what it is made to do... go to review
1.80	...ingle AA battery -Easy PC Interface -- Rio PMP300's Manager [software] lets you transfer music or audio stored on your PC or direc... go to review
1.80	...ze and sleek design, and was also very easy to use with the [software] that comes with it. I also liked the option of adding 32mb ... go to review
1.80	...: Diamond Rio PMP300 w/32mb Pros: Convenient; Good [Software] ; Easy to Use Cons: Parallel Port Slow; Not Very St... go to review
1.64	...0.00 Summary: A very rushed product Pros: Size, some of the [software] Cons: Memory, Build Quality, Ear phones Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...m. Summary: Love the Product Pros: light/compact form Cons: [software] a bit confusing Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ummary: Awesome! Pros: Affordible, Upgradeable, Sleek Cons: [Software] Hassle Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ble Pros: Lightweight, relatively small Cons: Can't resume, [software] runs on win95/98 only Bottom Line: It's a pretty good toy i... go to review
.36	...rice Pros: Easy to transfer MP3s to and very compact. Cons: [Software] lacking, not very durable. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...to Go Pros: Portable, compact, sound quality Cons: Packaged [software] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...thank you... Pros: Good sound, light small size. Cons: Poor [software] & support, incompatible with some computers Bottom Line... go to review
.36	... Summary: sound Pros: Unskipping great music Cons: annoying [software] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Small size, ease of use, overall quality Cons: Bad encoding [software] , no belt clip Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...he future? Pros: Light, skip-free, cool looking Cons: Buggy [software] , little onboard memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ble, light weight, CD music quality, easy to use Cons: Poor [software] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...posted an update to address a formatting problem with their [software] (though in beta form, the readme file is dated 7/98), and s... go to review
.20	...bundled software was easy to use. The only problem with the [software] is that the MusicMatch can't write to an expansion card. I ... go to review
FEATURE: cheap	SCORE: 1.20
1.90	...ount Paid (US$): 100.00 -$49.00 After Rebate Summary: Fast, [Cheap] and Cute!! Pros: Small, 32MB Ram, The Origional MP3 Player ... go to review
1.80	...s Amount Paid (US$): 129 Summary: Perfect for Anybody Pros: [Cheap] and Easy to use Cons: Not a lot of memory, no other feature... go to review
1.80	...aid (US$): 79.99 Summary: Diamond PMP300-great device for a [cheap] price Pros: great sound quality, no skipping, ease of use, ... go to review
1.80	...Paid (US$): 170 Summary: Diamond PMP300, Side A and B Pros: [Cheap] , easy to use Cons: not flexible Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	...me: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Its is [cheap] and very good, the only bad thing is the low memory and the... go to review
1.80	...S$): 150$ Summary: diamond pmp300, easy to use Pros: small, [cheap] , easy to use Cons: none! Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	... Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 80 Summary: convenient/ [cheap] mp3 player Pros: convenient, lightweight, cheap Cons: easy ... go to review
1.75	...nt Paid (US$): 100 Summary: The Good...and the Bad =( Pros: [Cheap] , easy to mix, simple Cons: not enough memory Bottom Line: n... go to review
1.75	...$50 rebate) Summary: The Rio PMP300, Good for Pirates Pros: [Cheap] , Easy to move, Lightweight Cons: Little storage, sucks down... go to review
1.64	...$): 150 Summary: The Granddaddy of All Pros: Solid Product, [cheap] , the first player Cons: Other better players, poorly built,... go to review
1.64	...Summary: Little Player, Big Value Pros: Small, lightweight, [cheap] Cons: Doesn't hold a lot of music Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Recommended: Yes Summary: $50 Rebate about to Expire! Pros: [Cheap] player, great rebate! Cons: Rebate almost gone! Bottom Line... go to review
1.64	...ry: Walk with you MP3s -- read this before you buy it Pros: [cheap] , light, good music quality Cons: quite hard to use; too fra... go to review
1.64	...(after $50 rebate) Summary: RIO PMP300 A good Product Pros: [cheap] , can't skip, small, 12+ hour battery life Cons: Preset EQ s... go to review
1.64	... be or not to be, the rio pmp300 is a decent product. Pros: [cheap] , light, small, easy user interface Cons: delicate, hold but... go to review
1.64	...mended: No Amount Paid (US$): 25 Summary: Cheap cheap Pros: [cheap] Cons: limited features Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	... (US$): 90 Summary: For $90 its awesome! Pros: lightweight, [cheap] Cons: not enough memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: On second thought Pros: [cheap] , as opposed to anything else Cons: very limited space, spac... go to review
1.64	...s Amount Paid (US$): 107.99 Summary: BUY THIS PRODUCT Pros: [cheap] Cons: low memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...: Cool but somehow disappointing Pros: Compact, works well, [cheaper] than other systems Cons: Low memory, computer interface rea... go to review
1.64	...mary: Functional and cheap, but not cream of the crop Pros: [Cheap] Cons: Form Factor, Storage Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...mary: 12 hours of battery life my a... Pros: good sound and [cheap] Cons: battery life...dont lie about it Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Amount Paid (US$): 160 Summary: bleh blah bloh !@(*^! Pros: [cheap] Cons: small amout on memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	... convenient/cheap mp3 player Pros: convenient, lightweight, [cheap] Cons: easy to break, can't store many songs Bottom Line: nu... go to review
1.64	...ummary: Rio - A Music Lover's Dream Pros: Small, Relatively [Cheap] , Ease of Use Cons: Still Expensive compared to CD's Bottom ... go to review
1.64	...S$): 100$ Summary: a basic portable mp3 player Pros: small, [cheap] Cons: not enough features Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ed: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: Ok MP3 Player Pros: [cheap] Cons: not much space Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... buy Pros: Small, reliable, useful Cons: Not enough memory, [cheap] headphones Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... tiny, easy to figure out. Cons: Only 32mb internal memory, [cheap] case design, reformats external memory. Bottom Line: It def... go to review
.36	...Good budget mp3 player Pros: Inexpensive. Easy to use Cons: [Cheap] plastic parts. Lack features Bottom Line: A decent bang for... go to review
FEATURE: size	SCORE: 1.24
2.00	...ioneer of a very popular device, I give it a lot of credit. [The size is great] and all of the features are nice. Don't let the price fool ... go to review
1.90	...ry: 10 songs just isn't enough... Pros: no skipping, pocket [sized] , nice headphones Cons: minimal memory, limited on memory up... go to review
1.90	...unt Paid (US$): 200$ Summary: Not enough space!! Pros: Nice [size] , good quality Cons: SIMPLY NOT ENOUGH SPACE Bottom Line: nu... go to review
1.90	...with upgraded headphones sound quality can be improved. Its [size] is great, very small, this is good for travel. Also, it has... go to review
1.80	...US$): got mine free Summary: I won, I won! Pros: convenient [size] , easy to use, easy to install Cons: MP3s are hard to come b... go to review
1.80	...s. There are no moving parts, hence, it is unskippable. The [size] is also very attractive to those traveling or exercising; i... go to review
1.80	...0 - 150 dollar range. What makes the player so great is its [size] . Unlike a CD player which can't fit in most pockets, the MP... go to review
1.80	...Rio contained a built in AM/FM tuner. It shouldn't hurt the [size] of the Rio to include an AM/FM tuner. Another feature I thi... go to review
1.72	.... I am glad I bought this particular one. First of all, its [size] and weight are excellent. I even once forgot where it was w... go to review
1.72	...wnloaded from the net and putting it on a small credit card [sized] walk man is amazing and the rio player defintly expliots th... go to review
1.70	...ry: Music to your ears Pros: lightweight (2.5 ounces), palm [size] , clear, high quality, durable Cons: compatible only with wi... go to review
1.64	...Summary: Not A Bad Deal, Not A Good One. Pros: Portability, [Size] , Weight, Doesn't Skip, Totally Re-Writable Cons: Little Spa... go to review
1.64	...ount Paid (US$): 30.00 Summary: A very rushed product Pros: [Size] , some of the software Cons: Memory, Build Quality, Ear phon... go to review
1.64	...nded: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Sweet Stuff Pros: [Size] Cons: NOt awesome Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Yes Amount Paid (US$): 80.00 Summary: Nice MP3 Player Pros: [Size] , weight, great sound, does not skip, durable Cons: Memory, ... go to review
1.64	...$): 49.95 After Rebate Summary: Rocking Rio Pros: Sound and [Size] Cons: Small enough to get lost in a cluttered teenagers roo... go to review
1.64	...ount Paid (US$): 42.99 Summary: the Skipie mp3 player Pros: [size] , convinience Cons: skips, batterys Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Pretty darn good. Pros: [Size] , doesn't skip Cons: Little memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...: 105 Summary: This Little Thing is Awsome Pros: Small, the [size] of a deck of cards, Will Not Skip, Only needs 1 battery Co... go to review
1.64	...o Amount Paid (US$): 169 Summary: READ BEFORE YOU BUY Pros: [size] , battery life Cons: flashram, only fits 5-7 songs for me...... go to review
1.64	...mmary: Why buy Music when you can download it? Pros: Small, [Size] , Free Music Cons: cost bout $100 Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...): 120 (after rebate) Summary: SOLID PRODUCT Pros: Quality, [Size] Cons: Memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ed: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Love the RIO! Pros: [size] , no cds Cons: memory, fairly fragile Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...US$): 110 Summary: A HANDY LITTLE GADGET Pros: Ease of use, [size] , convenience, run by a single double A battery Cons: A flas... go to review
1.64	...Yes Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: SLAM....... Pros: price [size] and quality Cons: memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: The good with the bad Pros: [Size] /Cost/Quality Cons: Size of Memory 32MB Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ummary: The good with the bad Pros: Size/Cost/Quality Cons: [Size] of Memory 32MB Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	... difference in sound. However, I do admit that I missed the [size] of the walkman. I could always easily fit it in my pocket, ... go to review
FEATURE: design	SCORE: 1.24
2.00	... Dennis Miller's "Ranting Again" encoded at 32 kbps in mono [easily fits] 32MB and sounds good. Don't try to encode the latest U2 sin... go to review
2.00	...pping, all because of the fact that it has no moving parts. [The design is flawless] , it makes playback easy with the push of a button. An acces... go to review
2.00	...aling portable MP3 player to me. It is a small portable and [stylish] device that I would recomend to anyone who has an MP3 playe... go to review
2.00	... with some new designs, but I like the original. It is very [stylish] and sleek. Recomend for someone who wants the bang for the ... go to review
2.00	...r Diamond Rio. The music will never skip and the player can [easily fit] into any pocket. The music is near CD-Quality, if not as go... go to review
2.00	...n hour's worth of music. This model is very compact and can [easily fit] into your pocket or purse. There is a small clip attachment... go to review
2.00	...a CD player which can't fit in most pockets, the MP3 player [easily fits] in your pocket so you won't need to carry a case around wit... go to review
2.00	...yer. Actual weight with a battery is only about 2 oz. I can [easily fit] the Rio PMP300 into almost all of the pockets in my pants o... go to review
2.00	...g I thought when I saw the Rio was "this thing is tiny." It [easily fits] in the palm of your hand or into your pocket. It's also sup... go to review
2.00	...go out and buy a new 32mb smartmedia disk. With 64mb, I can [easily fit] a whole album and a half. Battery life is excellent. I can ... go to review
1.90	... which takes up much more memory. the rio has a good sturdy [design] that is very light and small. i dropped it on brick steps, ... go to review
1.90	...rm factor and function. I like it for it's sleek pager like [design] and user friendly control pad. With only 32 MB on on board ... go to review
1.80	...recommend this music player to everyone. It even has a cool [design] . Recommended: Yes Summary: EXCELLENT PIECE OF MACHINE. Pros... go to review
1.80	...recommend this music player to everyone. It even has a cool [design] . Recommended: Yes Summary: excellent inovation in music. Pr... go to review
1.80	...21738) Content: As a consumer product, the Rio is very well [designed] . The controls are intuitive to anyone who has used a CD pla... go to review
1.64	...aid (US$): 99 Summary: Good price, ample space Pros: Price, [Design] , Coupons everywhere Cons: Memory, Quality Bottom Line: null... go to review
1.64	...g and it will work without a hitch. I like the size and the [style] . I think it looks great. I think it is very user friendly a... go to review
.36	..., compact, and very functional. Cons: Battery door is a bad [design] Bottom Line: Avoid this player because of the poor design o... go to review
.36	... While It Lasts Pros: Don't have to pay for cd's. Cons: Bad [design] , brakes alot, costs alot Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...mmary: Cough, cough. Pros: Convenient tunes! Cons: Terrible [design] , many flaws Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	..... Pros: lightweight, doesn't skip, CD-quality, Cons: badly [designed] earpiece, too little memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...Pros: Compact, lightweight Cons: poor functionality, flimsy [design] , bad support Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...d design Bottom Line: Avoid this player because of the poor [design] of the battery door. ... go to review
.20	...ne. SAME PROBLEM!!! i am fed up with diamond rio's horrible [design] and after reading other opinions on here i am not going to ... go to review
.00	...layer (1121738) Content: This product is pretty light, it's [design] is ugly...the sound quality is not that bad, the battery li... go to review
FEATURE: customer_support	SCORE: .94
2.00	...$150 (at that time). The color, design, and LCD display are [very helpful] and informative. I think this product has no flaws execept ... go to review
2.00	...how to use a computer very well. The directions however are [very helpful] and descriptive so even if you have no clue as to how to in... go to review
1.90	... of use however, about 3 hrs a day), and overall, Diamond's [support is] decent - although slow! I don't recommend this to anybody a... go to review
1.80	...ow now, and diamond stands behind all its RIOs with a great [customer service] team. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Excel... go to review
1.80	...ey. It is made by a respectable company, which offers great [technical support] . The battery life is very long, the playback clear and loud... go to review
1.80	...nt product, and i must commend diamond for having excellent [customer support] . I had a problem with my rio and they shipped another one b... go to review
1.80	... and sent me a new one no questions asked. This is the best [service] I have had with any electronic device. It is a great device... go to review
1.50	...like to listen to music and thats it really good for anyone [who takes care] of there things. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 200 Su... go to review
.50	...nsfer between computer and player makes for some relatively [long wait] times. It's not like watching paint dry, but if you're in a... go to review
.40	...ing the web, ftp, or the Window's install CD. Tech. support [didn't respond] to that question. Diamond's web site isn't much better; the... go to review
.36	...o Summary: No Tech Support Pros: small size, Cons: terrible [tech support] , bugs Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.30	...copy tp the player. I think this was not a good buy but now [i am stuck] with it because it only has a 90 day warrenty. Recommended:... go to review
.20	...unless you close the program and start it again. Also their [customer service] sucks. Really sucks. didn't give me any response for inquir... go to review
.10	...files. This would all have been fine, if it weren't for the [lack of tech support] . Their tech support number is not toll free, and the three ... go to review
.10	...ning to. Then I would reply that it's an mp3 player. Still, [they'd have no clue] of what in this world that I'm referring to. So I just adde... go to review
.10	...: 100 Summary: Not Enough Memory! Pros: Nice Features Cons: [bad memory, no good tech support] , incompatibilities Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...y take a long time to respond and when they do, they're not [very helpful] . After about 3 months of waiting for my replacement to come... go to review
.00	...d Jukebox which at a $600 price tag is a total and complete [RIP OFF] . Rio all the way! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 199.9... go to review
.00	...st getting a 64 mb or better, the rest of them are just all [rip offs] . But if you listen to little music and want someting better... go to review
.00	...do business. Rudeness. Is this way of the future Seeing hoe [rude] we can be to others. WHAT'D YA SAY, I CAN'T HEAR YOU. OH TH... go to review
.00	...ummary: Do I really need this? Pros: There nice Cons: There [rude] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...ch sucks Pros: Good sound, unshockable, easy software Cons: [Tech support is terrible] , not enough memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.00	...them if they'd heard of the problem with my printer before. [Their tech support is very bad] , to say the least. If I even did receive a response, it wou... go to review
FEATURE: skipping	SCORE: 1.00
1.64	...ol at first, but you really need more room for music! Pros: [Skip] -Free, Long Battery Life, Easy to Use, Comes with everything... go to review
1.64	... Summary: Digital portable music less than $50! Pros: Cost, [skip] free technology Cons: Parallel port to transfer files, only... go to review
1.64	... Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: What is that? Pros: Light, [skip] -free, good quality, small Cons: Format doomed to be obsolet... go to review
1.64	...he Best In Portable Audio! Pros: Portable, Lightweight, Non- [Skipping] , & more Cons: Can't Hold A Lot Of MP3's Bottom Line: nu... go to review
1.64	...n the go that doesn't skip!!! Pros: light-weight, portable, [skip] -free Cons: could use a little bit more memory Bottom Line: ... go to review
1.64	...(US$): 150 Summary: Rio PMP300/Great for Running Pros: Zero [skipping] , any song you want, long battery life. Cons: No back lit di... go to review
1.64	...ount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: no,no,no, don't buy it! Pros: [skip] -proof, small, fast uploads Cons: expensive, limited memory ... go to review
1.64	...US$): 159.74 Summary: Dreams don't allways come true. Pros: [skip] free music Cons: low bult in memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ee music and no skips - A dream or the future? Pros: Light, [skip] -free, cool looking Cons: Buggy software, little onboard mem... go to review
1.64	..., but still worthy of consideration Pros: Small, light, and [skip] -free Cons: Mediocre bundled software, Included headphones s... go to review
.36	... $50 rebate Summary: it kicks @$$ Pros: kicks @$$ Cons: can [skip] when battery is cut off Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ummary: the Skipie mp3 player Pros: size, convinience Cons: [skips] , batterys Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Amount Paid (US$): 90 Summary: Music on the go! Pros: Never [skips] , small and light, highly customizable, long battery life, u... go to review
.36	...ary: Diamonds are for Listening Pros: Small, durable, never [skips] Cons: Pricey, Not much memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...view of the Rio 300 Pros: Small, great with batteries Cons: [Skip] -free, ya right Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...! Pros: Small, 32MB Ram, The Origional MP3 Player Cons: May [skip] , Song Titles not Listed, Only accepts SmartMedia cards form... go to review
.20	... enough. If only for its size and the fact that it will not [skip] , this is an extremely attractive alternative to a portable ... go to review
.20	...Definite great buy!!!!!! Pros: lightweight , small, doesn't [skip] , easy to use Cons: quick battery usage, expensive expansion... go to review
.10	...Summary: A Milestone, But Keep Waiting Pros: small, doesn't [skip] , good battery life, card expansion Cons: needs more memory,... go to review
.10	...S$): 170 Summary: Diamond Rio somewhat a flop Pros: doesn't [skip] , good sound quality Cons: expensive, small song capacity Bo... go to review
.10	...with hard impacts, it barely got scratched, the music didnt [skip] and still works great. Depending on the quality of sound yo... go to review
.10	... motivated to run. Since there are no moving parts it never [skips] and makes it good for running. This virtually fits in the p... go to review
FEATURE: feature_set	SCORE: 1.21
1.90	...ded to get this new toy. While the Rio does have some great [features] and is easy to use, it's not very durable or reliable. The ... go to review
1.90	...id (US$): 119 Summary: You will fall in love... Pros: great [features] , great products, great price... Cons: Only 32MB... Bottom L... go to review
1.80	... bitrates. It even plays variable bitrates. One of the best [feature] of this device is that it doesn't skip. I go running every ... go to review
1.80	...ttery, an equalizer, repeating tracks, and many other great [features] , the greatness is endless. I purchased this almost right af... go to review
1.80	...d atleast half an hour of music onto the PMP300. Many great [features] , coupled with the low prices, makes this product a great pu... go to review
1.80	...ss, or a few blocks to the post office. The most attractive [feature] about this is indeed its size and weight, or lack thereof. ... go to review
1.80	...ally happy with this product. It works great and has a nice [feature set] . I am not saying that you can't find something better but I... go to review
1.80	...m of your hand. It is also extremely light-weight. The best [feature] about the PMP300 is that you can put any song that you want... go to review
1.80	...onal players. Playlist and category organization is a great [feature] on this product. Also, you can hook this up to your compute... go to review
1.80	...olume adjustments for the unit Hold: This is a truly useful [feature] that makes it so when a button is pushed it has no Effect. ... go to review
1.80	...o when a button is pushed it has no Effect. This is a great [feature] for when running or have other items in your pocket. Menu: ... go to review
1.80	...your belt if you snag the headphones on something. One cool [feature] is that the unit automatically pauses if there are no headp... go to review
1.80	...l and extremely light, and never skips. With all these good [features] , why not run to the store and buy one? Read on. However goo... go to review
1.80	...uture. Even though it is first generation, it has many good [features] . With a little more work to improve user friendliness with ... go to review
1.80	...only takes one battery and the battery lasts a while.a cool [feature] is the a-b feature which means that when you like a certain... go to review
1.64	...P3's? Then dont bye this Pros: Good sound quality and nice [features] Cons: tends NOT to work... Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...ount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Not Enough Memory! Pros: Nice [Features] Cons: bad memory, no good tech support, incompatibilities B... go to review
.36	...id (US$): 25 Summary: Cheap cheap Pros: cheap Cons: limited [features] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...sic portable mp3 player Pros: small, cheap Cons: not enough [features] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...bines the best of discmans and walkmans... Cons: ...lack of [features] , poor battery life... Bottom Line: null ... go to review
FEATURE: compact	SCORE: 1.41
1.90	... Paid (US$): 49 Summary: This little player is Great! Pros: [Compact] , Cool looking, Cons: Small storage, Sound quality Bottom Li... go to review
1.90	... on my desktop. The problem comes when I want to take these [compacted] , high-quality tunes with me. I had seen the Rio on the mark... go to review
1.80	...(US$): 105 Summary: Good for 1999, but not anymore... Pros: [Compact] , Easy to use, Inexpensive, Decent sound, 1 Battery Operatio... go to review
1.80	... Paid (US$): 170.00 Summary: A cool little mp3 player Pros: [Compact] , sounds great, digital files = no skipping! Cons: not enoug... go to review
1.80	...mount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Buy this MP3 Player!!! Pros: [Compact] , easy to use, well made, free songs! Cons: A little expensi... go to review
1.75	...ve of music. These will be around for a long time. They are [compact] and easy to carry with you anywhere you go. Since the music... go to review
1.75	...ying on your Rio due to the limited screen size, it is very [compact] and easy to carry around. Unfortunately, there are more dow... go to review
1.72	...aking it a very nice portable music player. Other than it's [compact] nature, the Rio is nice because it does not skip and the so... go to review
1.64	...r workout at the gym. Summary: Love the Product Pros: light/ [compact] form Cons: software a bit confusing Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...Paid (US$): 300 Summary: I bought a Crappy Rio Pros: light, [compact] , stealth, long battery life Cons: expensive, is not skip pr... go to review
1.64	... Amount Paid (US$): 139 Summary: A Big Disappointment Pros: [Compact] , lightweight Cons: poor functionality, flimsy design, bad s... go to review
1.64	... Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Diamond. Not anyones friend Pros: [Compact] Cons: Expensive Bottom Line: Not my first choice on today's... go to review
1.64	... Paid (US$): 89 Summary: Diamond PMP300 Review Pros: Small, [compact] , sound quality.. Cons: Memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...mmary: It's A Diamond, (except for the Design) Pros: Small, [compact] , and very functional. Cons: Battery door is a bad design Bo... go to review
1.64	...unt Paid (US$): 169.95 Summary: Music to Go Pros: Portable, [compact] , sound quality Cons: Packaged software Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...id (US$): 250 Summary: Cool but somehow disappointing Pros: [Compact] , works well, cheaper than other systems Cons: Low memory, c... go to review
1.64	... Amount Paid (US$): 75 Summary: Little Toy, Big Sound Pros: [compact] , long batter life, light weight, easy to use Cons: low memo... go to review
1.64	...ded: Yes Summary: Entry level MP3 player Pros: Easy to use, [compact] , fairly cheap, works well Cons: Lack of memory, outdated lo... go to review
1.64	...d: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: Portable Media Pros: [Compact] , sleek, Easy to use Cons: 60 minute limitation, price Botto... go to review
1.64	...ount Paid (US$): 140 Summary: CD's are still the best Pros: [Compact] , one battery...no skipping Cons: Limited to what you can li... go to review
FEATURE: diamond_rio	SCORE: 1.12
2.00	...for your digital camera and your mp3 player. In conclusion, [the Diamond Rio is great] . It affordable and easy to use. Looking back though, I wish... go to review
2.00	...he car bumps. For the point view of electronics design, the [diamond Rio] has a really cute looking. But there is some problem. The f... go to review
1.90	...rd, which was a good deal. Boy am I glad that I did it. The [Diamond Rio] is the perfect portable music device for running. It is lig... go to review
1.90	...me ways it is a bargain, but it also has disadvantages. The [Diamond Rio] is really easy to use so it would be a great choice for peo... go to review
1.90	...ew to give you some examples. This portable mp3 player from [Diamond Rio] is awsome. You simply plug the mp3 player into your compute... go to review
1.80	... Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The [Diamond Rio] is an excellent product. You can easily listin without any ... go to review
1.80	...hase it, so look out for online deals. For my purposes, the [Diamond Rio] was a great buy. I use it everyday for running, and for pla... go to review
1.80	...eadphones. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: [diamond rio] : a pretty good choice Pros: easy to use Cons: expensive for... go to review
1.80	... go down. But for right now, we are very satisfied with the [Diamond Rio] PMP300 Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 119 Summary: Dep... go to review
1.80	...usic again. The miniscule and portable MP3 player named the [Diamond Rio] is a great music player. Although illegal, you could actual... go to review
1.80	...t Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: My [Diamond Rio] PMP300 is truly great for listening to while I jog. What re... go to review
1.80	...s about $175 with a $50 rebate from the company itself. The [Diamond Rio] is a wonderful piece of machinery, one of the first of its ... go to review
1.80	... Diamond Rio, has arrived to allow people to play MP3s. The [Diamond Rio] is a nice little player that allows people to carry and pla... go to review
1.80	...s a present for Christmas, I still am very pleased with the [Diamond Rio] PMP300. The first thing I want to say about the player is t... go to review
1.72	... Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The [Diamond Rio] PMP300 portable music player is perfect. It's so lightweigh... go to review
1.72	...n only fit about 30 minutes of music on it Bottom Line: The [Diamond Rio] 32MB mp3 player is great for making your own mix of music a... go to review
.20	...the MP3 will be to CD-Quality. The only flaws that hurt the [Diamond Rio] are that the music isn't CD-Quality most of the time. Consi... go to review
.10	... Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The [Diamond Rio] is not that great and i have had it for two mounths and it ... go to review
FEATURE: battery_life	SCORE: 1.32
2.00	...e, he doesn't have to worry about someone stealing his CDs. [The battery life is great] and the sounds produces are also great. Unlike a CD player ... go to review
1.90	... frills of a lighted display, reading ID tags or filenames, [battery life] is great. 12 hours off a single battery an be expected. As ... go to review
1.90	...still fine though, even without the thump of a real system. [Battery life] is good, at least 8hrs on a single AA battery. Obviously, s... go to review
1.90	...I cannot comment on it skipping because it hasn't happened. [Battery life] is excellent. I love using my Rio in my car. The adapter is... go to review
1.90	...ill never skip like a CD player, there are no moving parts. [Battery life] is great, plenty of listening time. Overall, the Rio is a g... go to review
1.90	...disk. With 64mb, I can easily fit a whole album and a half. [Battery life] is excellent. I can get about 8-10 hrs on one aa battery, w... go to review
1.90	... it's held up for me so far, it doesn't inspire confidence. [Battery life] is good though, as I can get almost 3 hours with a tired, w... go to review
1.80	...Milestone, But Keep Waiting Pros: small, doesn't skip, good [battery life] , card expansion Cons: needs more memory, should have usb co... go to review
1.80	...recharge it's own batteries, but it does have a fairly good [battery life] . Also, the memory on this player leaves something to be des... go to review
1.64	...: 75 Summary: Great for the money Pros: price, reliability, [battery life] , playback quality Cons: battery cover is a bit weak, memory... go to review
1.64	...ry: Small, yet it sounds good Pros: Good sound, small, good [battery life] Cons: 32 MB, fairly low capacity Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...t's design is ugly...the sound quality is not that bad, the [battery life] is said to be 12 hours long...but when i used the new durac... go to review
1.64	...nt Paid (US$): 169 Summary: READ BEFORE YOU BUY Pros: size, [battery life] Cons: flashram, only fits 5-7 songs for me... Bottom Line: ... go to review
.36	...ound quality, cool looks, impressive durability Cons: Short [battery life] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...rs of battery life my a... Pros: good sound and cheap Cons: [battery life] ...dont lie about it Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...of discmans and walkmans... Cons: ...lack of features, poor [battery life] ... Bottom Line: null ... go to review
FEATURE: light_weight	SCORE: 1.43
1.90	...unt Paid (US$): 199.99 Summary: Rio RuLeS!! Pros: Durable , [Light weight] , Looks awesome , Very portable , Great Sound , can easily ... go to review
1.80	...ary: Little Toy, Big Sound Pros: compact, long batter life, [light weight] , easy to use Cons: low memory, can't switch music on the go... go to review
1.80	...ensive. Recommended: Yes Summary: a good start Pros: small, [light-weight] , easy to use Cons: a few bugs, not much bass Bottom Line: n... go to review
1.64	...Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Rio 300 1-10 = 7.5 Pros: small and [light weight] Cons: not enough space on rio Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...0 Summary: I'll give it to my daughter... Pros: Very small, [light weight] , portable Cons: No backlit display, low memory capabilities... go to review
1.64	...0 rebate) Summary: Facts about the Diamond Rio PMP300 Pros: [Light weight] , no CDs needed Cons: Possible problems, few songs can be sa... go to review
1.64	...mount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: New Wave of Music Pros: small, [light weight] , Cons: nothing Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...: 160 Summary: Diamond Rio PMP300, The Pros and Cons! Pros: [Light weight] , Portable, and Great Quality Cons: Not Enough Memory Bottom... go to review
1.64	...ummary: Good, but better to come Pros: low-power, portable, [light-weight] Cons: MP3 only, yet another parallel port cable, buggy Bott... go to review
1.64	...47 -$50 Summary: Music on the go that doesn't skip!!! Pros: [light-weight] , portable, skip-free Cons: could use a little bit more memo... go to review
1.64	...d: No Amount Paid (US$): 175 Summary: Mixed Reactions Pros: [light weight] , low power use, functionality Cons: physically flimsy, expe... go to review
1.64	... 100$ Summary: Where does the mini-disk go? Pros: Portable, [light weight] , CD music quality, easy to use Cons: Poor software Bottom L... go to review
.36	... music. Here are the pros and cons: + Free portable music + [light weight] + no moving parts, so it doesn't skip + Works on just 1 AA ... go to review
FEATURE: headphones	SCORE: .99
2.00	...with the player, that are really bad. I'm using Sony MDR-44 [headphones] , that are really good. Although the parallel port interface... go to review
1.80	... just isn't enough... Pros: no skipping, pocket sized, nice [headphones] Cons: minimal memory, limited on memory upgrade Bottom Line... go to review
1.80	...r mp3 players out on the market, be sure to buy some decent [headphones] . The earbuds included in the Rio don't give you a true repr... go to review
1.80	...low, so you'll need to jack up the volume on higher quality [headphones] . On my Sony digital headphones, they sound pretty darn good... go to review
1.80	...uality is awful, with hardly any bass even with the best of [headphones] . Second, the capacity is horrible, you can only hold about ... go to review
.36	...ros: Small, reliable, useful Cons: Not enough memory, cheap [headphones] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ic quality, portability, durable, ease of use Cons: Memory, [headphones] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ensive, Decent sound, 1 Battery Operation Cons: Sub-Average [Headphones] , Few EQ Options, Inconvenient Hookup, Flimsy Battery Case L... go to review
.36	...oneer Pros: The first MP3 player on the block Cons: memory, [headphones] , controls, lack of NT support Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...: Rio Is..... Pros: Fast, easy to use, small Cons: Annoying [headphones] , EQ is unchangeable Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.28	...a great surround sound system to listen two that i can plug [headphones] into if it is annoying to anyone. This is perfact for runni... go to review
.20	... bass reproduction which I believe may be an issue with the [headphones] you use. High end frequency reproduction is quite good and ... go to review
.20	...cheap, works well Cons: Lack of memory, outdated look, poor [headphones] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
FEATURE: space	SCORE: .83
1.64	...S$): 300 Summary: Diamond, Overpriced another product Pros: [SPACE] AND SPEED Cons: PRICE PRICE PRICE PRICE Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... with everything you need to get started Cons: Not a lot of [space] for your music, Add-on memory is too expensive Bottom Line:... go to review
.36	...ace!! Pros: Nice size, good quality Cons: SIMPLY NOT ENOUGH [SPACE] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...00 1-10 = 7.5 Pros: small and light weight Cons: not enough [space] on rio Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...y: Rio Schimo, 50$, OK. Pros: Portable mp3's Cons: not much [space] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	... and you can use it anywhere! Cons: comes with only 32mb of [space] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...Pros: cheap, as opposed to anything else Cons: very limited [space] , space upgrade very expensive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...heap, as opposed to anything else Cons: very limited space, [space] upgrade very expensive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...e, and yet... Pros: Pretty, easy controls. Cons: Not enough [space] . Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...butt Pros: can put any song you want on it Cons: not enough [space] on it Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...US$): 170 Summary: Ok MP3 Player Pros: cheap Cons: not much [space] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.20	...y, allow users to DOWNLOAD from Rio to Computer!)-- but the [space] is a problem. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 199 Summa... go to review
FEATURE: convenient	SCORE: 1.40
1.80	... These To The Beach, Ski Resort, & Athletic Meet! Pros: [Convenient] and easy to use; beats some competitors Cons: Some of the b... go to review
1.80	...y Writes Checks The Hardware Can't Cash. Pros: Lightweight, [convenient] , easy to use Cons: Need to improve the hardware and storage... go to review
1.80	...average budget and delivers with its nice music quality and [convenient] , easy to use high-tech device for the average user. ... go to review
1.64	...fter rebates Summary: If you can find it cheap buy it Pros: [Convenient] way to make your own music selection Cons: Expensive, limit... go to review
1.64	...ount Paid (US$): got mine free Summary: I won, I won! Pros: [convenient] size, easy to use, easy to install Cons: MP3s are hard to c... go to review
1.64	...nded: No Amount Paid (US$): 80 Summary: Cough, cough. Pros: [Convenient] tunes! Cons: Terrible design, many flaws Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...(after multiple rebates) Summary: Dear God, it's fun! Pros: [Convenient] , fun to use, and extremely compact Cons: Even as a lesser p... go to review
1.64	...t Paid (US$): 80 Summary: convenient/cheap mp3 player Pros: [convenient] , lightweight, cheap Cons: easy to break, can't store many s... go to review
1.64	...- $50 mail in rebate Summary: Worth the money? Pros: small, [convenient] , won't skip Cons: can't be updated to play other music form... go to review
1.64	...d (US$): 60 Summary: The future of music Pros: Lightweight, [convenient] , durable, long lasting power supply. Cons: Limited Memory B... go to review
1.64	...Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: Diamond Rio PMP300 w/32mb Pros: [Convenient] ; Good Software; Easy to Use Cons: Parallel Port Sl... go to review
FEATURE: playing	SCORE: 1.08
1.90	...want to with the music you store on it. It sounds great and [plays] great. You can run and jog and it will work without a hitch... go to review
1.80	...error. The song had been cut short on the computer, but had [played] fine nonetheless, so I assumed it wouldn't be a problem, si... go to review
1.80	...avorite songs encoded at 64 kbps which even sound good when [played] out of my laptop speakers. The device uses 1 (one) AA batte... go to review
1.64	... (US$): 99 Summary: Welcome to Music-Lover Heaven! Pros: It [plays] MP3s. No skipping. A descent amount of memory. Many additio... go to review
1.64	...0 Summary: Awesome Portable MP3 Player Pros: Enables you to [play] MP3 songs without computer. Cons: External flash cards are ... go to review
1.64	...ed: Yes Summary: excellent inovation in music. Pros: Fun to [play] Cons: Small hard drive Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...25 Summary: Portable and convient, but not that good. Pros: [Plays] Mp3 Cons: Too Costly, sound quality is low. Bottom Line: nu... go to review
1.64	... Amount Paid (US$): 300 Summary: Piece Of Pricey Junk Pros: [Plays] MP3s Cons: Everything Not Listed Under PROS Bottom Line: Do... go to review
1.64	... MONEY. Recommended: Yes Summary: what a waste!!! Pros: can [play] mp3's Cons: waste of money Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...os: small, convenient, won't skip Cons: can't be updated to [play] other music formats, price, 32mb of memory Bottom Line: nul... go to review
FEATURE: small_size	SCORE: 1.34
1.90	...t few months. Now back to the Portable Audio Mp3 player Its [small size] is great you can simply hide it in your pocket so that your... go to review
1.64	...s customers. Recommended: No Summary: No Tech Support Pros: [small size] , Cons: terrible tech support, bugs Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...mount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Matchbox size cd player Pros: [Small Size] Cons: Lack of memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	... Summary: Great portable mp-3 Pros: Great sound quality and [small size] Cons: low memory. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...: I'll keep my Walkman thank you... Pros: Good sound, light [small size] . Cons: Poor software & support, incompatible with some ... go to review
1.64	...ended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: A GOOD DEAL Pros: [Small size] Cons: not a lot of memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.64	...nt Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Rio is Great for Athletes Pros: [small size] /lightweight Cons: short playtime/memory became corrupted Bo... go to review
1.64	...: No Amount Paid (US$): Too Much Summary: Thumbs Down Pros: [Small size] , Long Battery Life. Cons: Quality, Protocol Problems. Botto... go to review
1.64	...: 50 Summary: Very portable and versatile MP3 music! Pros: [Small size] , ease of use, overall quality Cons: Bad encoding software, ... go to review
1.64	...rebates Summary: Diamond Rio Rules Pros: Long battery life, [small size] , doesn't skip. Cons: Only 32mb flashram Bottom Line: null ... go to review
FEATURE: device	SCORE: 1.12
2.00	... Diamond Rio PMP300 around six months ago. Let me tell you: [this device is great] ! It plays mp3's wonderfully and has a plethora of features.... go to review
1.80	...he player... That amounted to ten songs. The Rio is a great [device] , it's skip free and has plenty of battery life. It's also s... go to review
1.80	... Yes Amount Paid (US$): 79.99 Summary: Diamond PMP300-great [device] for a cheap price Pros: great sound quality, no skipping, e... go to review
1.80	...ional. Full Windows 2000 support, USB support, and improved [device] communication can be applied to the existing platform with ... go to review
1.80	...ind, and skip forward and skip backward. This is an awesome [device] for music lovers all over. Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US... go to review
1.80	...MP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: this is a great [device] . it easy easy to use fast and convient. Thisgreat device is... go to review
1.80	...ervice I have had with any electronic device. It is a great [device] to save you money too. Why buy a bunch of CDs you?ll only l... go to review
1.80	...of the Rio, and locks in. Overall, the Rio PMP300 is a good [device] for people that would like some music-to-go in a lower pric... go to review
1.80	...great, plenty of listening time. Overall, the Rio is a good [device] that shows what may come in the future. Even though it is f... go to review
.36	...sic; mix 'n' match your own melodies Cons: First generation [device] has a few problems; mp3 suffers from system performance and... go to review
FEATURE: technology	SCORE: 1.13
1.90	...it's great for what I purchased it for...a trial of the new [technology] and a nice gift for my daughter! Recommended: Yes Amount Pa... go to review
1.80	...the complete immaturity of the product. It's clear that the [technology] remains in a stage of development, and is not ready for mas... go to review
1.80	...ll you MP3 music on the run. The inventor of this wonderful [technology] is Diamond Multimedia, makers of the Rio. The Rio houses th... go to review
1.80	... special after rebates. I have been very impressed with the [technology] more than the product. It's great to get 30 minutes of musi... go to review
1.80	...nt Paid (US$): 75 after rebate Summary: Don't You Just Love [Technology] ? Pros: Small, lightweight, No skipping while exercising Con... go to review
1.80	.... Recommended: Yes Summary: Diamond Rio - A Shame To Modern [Technology] Pros: Good Sound Quality Cons: VERY little memory Bottom Li... go to review
1.64	...Digital portable music less than $50! Pros: Cost, skip free [technology] Cons: Parallel port to transfer files, only 32MB Bottom Lin... go to review
.36	... Pros: Great idea. Good sound. Relatively easy to use Cons: [Technology] ain't perfect yet. Memory is tiny. Better things to come...... go to review
FEATURE: interface	SCORE: 1.30
1.90	...nient. No skipping, no CD burning required. An easy to use [interface] makes it ideal for the average computer user. ... go to review
1.80	.... All three software components had a clean and easy to use [interface] . The software player performed basic MP3 playing functions ... go to review
1.80	...ve toy. Pros: Tiny size, excellent sound quality, excellent [interface] Cons: Small storage capacity, expensive. Bottom Line: null ... go to review
1.80	...but good for the price i reccomend this product highly. The [interface] of the rio is very good, i think they had it right, but rui... go to review
1.80	... it and the mp3 players lets you do so. With an easy-to-use [interface] , it lets you arange the songs, delete or add new songs and ... go to review
1.80	...ored on your PC or directly from the Internet. -Easy-to-Use [interface] -Download, refresh, delete and initialize options Recommend... go to review
1.64	...5 Summary: And they... Score! Pros: Great sound, super easy [interface] Cons: Not enough base memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...ros: Small, lightweight, straightforward use Cons: Parallel [interface] , No room for names, small memory Bottom Line: Perfect for t... go to review
FEATURE: bass	SCORE: .73
1.80	...selete soon. In a nutshell, its a good player (not too good [bass] ), casing is ok, its supported by hackers (who, by the way, ... go to review
.36	..., weight, great sound, does not skip, durable Cons: Memory, [bass] Bottom Line: Buy it. Great durability, strength, sound, and... go to review
.36	...ards, Will Not Skip, Only needs 1 battery Cons: Not enough [bass] , needs more internal memory Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...small, light-weight, easy to use Cons: a few bugs, not much [bass] Bottom Line: null ... go to review
.36	...weeks, but then only good for a Paper Weight Cons: Horrible [Bass] and Trebble controls. Also, Bad Battery compartment placem... go to review
.20	... $50. The sound is very satisfactory. It does not have cool [bass] or equalizer or any sound effect. Yet it is very true to it... go to review
.20	...ty slow. Another complaint about this player is the lack of [bass] and treble control. All you get is the simple DSP modes suc... go to review
.00	...phones that come with my player is a Sennheiser MX-300, and [the bass is weak] for music (the earphone has a 20-20k khz frequency response... go to review

=== REWIEWS ===

REWIEW :: 0.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I've had my Rio 300 since Aug 99, it's the plain black not the cool aqua model. That should give you some idea of it's durability. I've dropped it several times onto carpeted floors and it still works. One piece of advice, if you prefer quantity over quality is to use a low bitrate when you encode the MP3's. I don't notice much difference in most songs and I recently dropped down to 24k/sec and my Rio now holds 88 songs with 64megs of memory. Some songs require a higher bitrate for satisfactory quality so I encode them at a higher rate. I've started to use a product called Streambox Ripper and I get better quality at lower bitrates than with other products, and it's easy to re-encode a song from 128k/sec (most Napster songs) to a lower bitrate. I use my Rio all the time and the battery seems to last forever. I use rechargeable alkaline and only have to swap for a fresh pair every ten hours or so. It fits easily into a shirt pocket and in warm weather I put it in the pocket of my shorts or jeans. I have two complaints that may have been corrected in new models. 1 - the parallel connector is very touchy and wouldn't snap into place after the first month or two. When I buy my next MP3 player it will be USB. 2 - this may be the fault of my add-in memory card but at times the player won't work without removing the card and sliding it back in. Several times I've thought I'd killed my Rio by squishing in my pants pocket as I sat down. But after sliding the memory card in and out a few times and giving it a gentle bump, it works again. Again, this may not be the fault [reliability::faulting] of the player. I added a 32meg Viking flash memory card but otherwise it's a basic model. I didn't like the headphones so I bought a pair that go around the outside of your ear and terminate in earbuds. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 after rebate Summary: Good [general::summary: good] value player Pros: low cost [price::cost] and durable [reliability::durable] Cons: plain black case [other_attributes::black case] and unreliable [reliability::unreliable] parallel connector Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 1.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought the RIO PMP300 because of the excessive amounts of MP3's I own. I didn't own a CDRW, so I wasn't able to put the MP3's onto CD. It was $150.00, and it comes with a $50 rebate from diamond. It is a good product [general::product] considering its weight, size, and the fact that it doesn't skip at all. The only few reasons why i am not COMPLETELY satisfied is because of it's very small space of 32Mb. This only holds about 6-10 MP3's depending on size, bps, and length. So when you listen to it, you usually get tired of hearing the same 6-10 songs. You can buy "flash cards" which allow you to upgrade the space to a higher capacity, but they go for about $100. You might as well buy a totally new RIO player for that much. Then again, you can keep updating whats on your RIO player as frequently as you want, unlike CDR's which are only written to once. Otherwise it's not a bad product [general::product] if you own alot of MP3's. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: Not A Bad Deal, Not A Good One. Pros: Portability [other_attributes::portability] , Size [size::size] , Weight [other_attributes::weight] , Doesn't Skip, Totally Re-Writable Cons: Little Space Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 10.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.83
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The MP3 revolution is here. Diamond is gradually phasing these out to move toward its Rio 500 and other models. I picked this one up at Best Buy for 139.99, and used the 50 dollar rebate. I must say, I am impressed. Installation Installing the Rio was quick and painless. Once I had the software installed and the Rio plugged into my parallel port, I was ready to go. Fortunately, Diamond made its h/w a pass through, so I could hook up my printer simultaneously. Sending Songs I was nervous about the speed of the parallel port, but sending songs was quick and efficient. You can queue up the songs, go take a 5 minute break, come back, and the songs would be ready. MUCH faster than minidisc. Control Large buttons with easy symbols make using the Rio a snap. I liked the hold feature but found the battery [battery::battery] compartment a bit weak. Going Out For A Jog No skips, no bumps, no jostles, great sound [sound_quality::sounds] . The songs were over rather quickly due to the 32MB memory, and the battery compartment kept coming open, however. The Sound The sound is pretty good [general::the * is very good] . The 4 equalizer settings make it better, though sometimes I could hear a faint hiss in the background. I would purchase this item if you don't already have a minidisc or portable [usability::portable] mp3 player. Those who jog or exercise frequently or just want to be able to easily change the songs they are listening too without bringing 100s of CDs will like this also. Otherwise, wait for players with more memory, more features, and cheaper prices. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 89.99 Summary: If You Can Pick It Up Cheap... Pros: Price [price::price] , Portability [other_attributes::portability] , Doesn't Skip Cons: Battery [battery::battery] Compartment [other_attributes::compartments] , Memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 100.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.76
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Unless you buy a memory card (and the max size card is 64 megs is believe) you're stuck with 10 songs, unless you compromise the quality of the music your rip. It does have excellent RIO quality sound and [other_attributes::have good * and] the cable used is kinday flimsy though, but with care, gets the job done. Very loud [other_attributes::loud] output [other_attributes::output] which is nice when riding the subway or out in the streets, crisp and clear sound. easy to use [usability::easy to use] buttons [other_attributes::buttons] on front so you can just reach into your pocket and change volume/song although buttons are a bit touchy so don't lean on anything or your volume can get jacked up or your songs will change on you! they claim the battery lasts much longer than the 3-5 hours mine would last, but only 1 AA battery will do that to you. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99.99 Summary: 10 songs just isn't enough... Pros: no skipping, pocket [other_attributes::pockets] sized [size::size] , nice headphones [headphones::headphones] Cons: minimal memory [memory::memory] , limited on memory [memory::memory] upgrade Bottom Line: memory cards are cheap enough to buy this, but it's an antique compared to the newer models

REWIEW :: 101.txt

OVERALL SCORE=.56
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got this little toy as a birthday gift, and I'm not going to lie. When I first installed the software and tried it out, I was blown away. After a day or two, though, the novelty were off. Maybe I expected a little much from this first generation product. The 32mb internal memory was barely 20-30 minutes of high quality music [music_quality::music] . Even the higher quality songs [songs::songs] sounded a bit scratchy in the background. My biggest problem with it, however, is the parallel port. Download times are slow, sometimes even 6-8 minutes per song. Also, when I added 32mb of external memory, it would skip if shook around a little. I'll give it this much, it was durable [reliability::durable] . It did break eventually and this is where my next complaint comes in. The rio support [other_attributes::support] sucks! They take a long time to respond and when they do, they're not very helpful [customer_support::incredibly helpful] . After about 3 months of waiting for my replacement to come(after a month of dealing with tech-support)I called them and asked where it was. It turns out they forgot about it. In conclusion this is a cute toy to show your friends but don't buy it [general::don't buy it] . I've kept it just to see how it works on other computers, and on the Dell Dimension 8100 it doesn't want to recognize the device. I recently bought the Archos Jukebox 6000 and am very pleased. Stay away [general::stay away] from the Rio 300 and go for something better. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Good [general::summary: good] for few Pros: good quality sound [other_attributes::quality sound] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] , decent software [software::software] , lightweight Cons: very little memory, long download [other_attributes::downloading] times, weak battery [battery::battery] cover, sound quality, tech-support Bottom Line: Not worth the $150. With all the other high quality ones with more memory(archos, intel) you should shoot for something better.

REWIEW :: 102.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.84
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio 300 is probably the best portable player [other_attributes::portable player] , besides the Diamond Rio 500. The Rio features All the Cd has except programming a song but who cares when you can put the order of the songs you want on there. It has an automatic equalizer with a push of a button. Also It has up to 32mb's of music, which is around 13 songs. Depending on what songs you like. Also if you didn't remember your songs in order there's an intro button that plays 10seconds of the song and goes to the next one. Has a random button and repeat all or 1 song. There's also a button where if you can't understand what he/she is singing you can use the A-B button where it starts on spot and ends and keeps repeating until you press the A-B button again. It's also great for the car [other_attributes::car] , it can be used in the car by using an adapter like you would for a portable [usability::portable] cd player. Best part is that it don't skip at all. I skateboard [other_attributes::skateboard] and I have a great time [general::have a good time] listening to music and skating at the same time. That's just about all of the features it comes with. Except the cost of one isn't too bad but still much. It comes around $150.00 most all of them come with a rebate. So if you like portable [usability::portable] music in the palm of your hand that's as big as a deck of cards [other_attributes::card] this is the best one to get. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: The best portable [usability::portable] music. Pros: No skipping Cons: The head phones [other_attributes::head phones] they come with and the memory should be bigger Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 103.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.52
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio PMP300 is a great little portable music player. While the 32 megabytes doesn't seem like it will go a long away, If you download audiocatalyst you can use variable bit encoding to make your files smaller. (that is- for high intensity many instrument sections, it will use a high encoding rate and for boring sections it will use less.) With thousands of mp3 sites on the internet and great mp3 program exchanges such as napster (www.napster.com) you can find any song you would ever want. The one that I bought was especially good because it was a package with a CD-RW included. This was all for only $199. If you want to look into this I bought it at Best Buy. *Note- I had a problem [reliability::have a problem] using rechargeable batteries with the Rio once, but when I went to the tech page it said that AA batteries may come in slightly different sizes and that if you switch back to Duracell Ultra then it will be ok again. If you don't to do this u can crumple up a piece of aluminum foil and put it against the battery which should complete the circuit just fine... Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: Rio and CD-RW for $199!! Pros: Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , Skipfree... Cons: Battery [battery::battery] hatch problem [other_attributes::problems] , not enough Mem. Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 104.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got the Diamond Rio a few months ago when it had a rebate so that it was only $99. I thought it was the coolest thing I had ever seen. I installed the software and quickly uploaded some of my favorite MP3 songs to the player... That amounted to ten songs. The Rio [rio::rio] is a great device [device::device] , it's skip free and has plenty of battery life. It's also small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The only problem with the Rio [rio::rio] is that it lacks the space to store much music. It's cool for going on a job or the drive to class (with the $15 investment for a car cassette adapter), but for a long trip you might as well put your music on tapes. If you want something for long trips or to store all of your music, don't expect it from the Rio. If you want something for short trips and just to store your favorite songs, this is your player right here! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: It's cool at first, but you really need more room for music! Pros: Skip [skipping::skipping] -Free, Long Battery Life [other_attributes::long battery life] , Easy to Use [usability::easy to use] , Comes with everything you need to get started Cons: Not a lot of space [space::space] for your music, Add-on memory [memory::memory] is too expensive [price::too expensive] Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 105.txt

OVERALL SCORE=.34
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio MP3 player truly is a piece of junk [general::piece of junk] . Alhtough I dont own one myslef I do have two friends who own one, and both are experiencing the same problem. The cover where you insert the batteries has some sort of bad connection [other_attributes::connection] in it and either it doesn't start, or it will go off in the middle of playing. The only temporary solution we were able to discover was a lot of tape and a heavy hand. The sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] is just as good as any other MP3 player though and it has the same features youll find on any other one too (when it works). The only advice I can leave you with is that this is not worth the money [general::was not worth the money] so I hope you have read this before you bought one of your own. ~Thanks Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): N/A Summary: Wanna play some MP3's? Then dont bye this Pros: Good sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] and nice features [feature_set::features] Cons: tends NOT to work... Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 106.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.76
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] is an excellent product [general::product] . You can easily listin without any problems,holds only the songs you like and you basicly get the songs for free. From ripping them from cd's to downloading them from the internet. the only thing about downloading them from the internet is you figure that you have to pay for the internet time it takes to download the songs, depending on your computer that could add up and or wast your time on the web. So I got a little tip for you guys or girls. If you didn't already know you could go to a web site called www.netzero.com and download the netzero program and install. It has its own dialup server so you get it for free and there is no long distance bill. So when your downloading your long songs for your Rio you will not have to worry about your internet. Even though I like this product and it was worth the money that I spent there is really only one thing that I don't like about the Rio. That is that when you are listening (since you only use one battery for it) it seams that there is always low batteries. I always have to change them, Just about once every two or three weaks. What I suggest and what I plan on doing is puying one of those recharging battery plug in things. The thing that I thinck is really cool [general::the * is very good] how it has no moving parts so it dont skip and will not bug you. I would not suggest on getting this product unless you like to listen to music and thats it really good for anyone who takes care [customer_support::who took care] of there things. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: RIO [rio::rio] good or not so good Pros: Holds the music [music_quality::music] you want it to and get songs for free. Cons: battery [battery::battery] dies to fast. Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 107.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.41
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio 300 has 32mb of flash memory, which holds a half hour of music. It is expandable to 64mb with a $100 flash memory card (That's over an hour of high quality music [music_quality::music] ). Though it is expensive [price::expensive] , it is useful if you have a lot of mp3s on your hard drive and want to listen to them when you're not sitting at home. Unfortunately, it isn't very durable [reliability::very durable] . The headphones that came with it were of second-rate quality and lasted 5 months before they stopped working [reliability::stopped working] . The outer shell of my rio is heavily dented and cracked, and the battery door has broken in such a way that it needs to be rubber-banded shut. However, the device itself still works, and sound quality is unaffected. Please note, however, that I am always VERY abusive with my posessions (I went through 4 gameboys in one year once) and that, under normal wear and tear, a rio would probably last a very long time. The Rio 300 is a good buy [price::great buy] . However, if you plan to expand it to 64mb with a flash memory card, you should just buy a rio 500 first. The amount of money spent is about the same, and the Rio 500 has many more features and is expandable to 96mb. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 88 Summary: A decent buy [price::great buy] Pros: Small, reliable [reliability::reliable] , useful Cons: Not enough memory [memory::memory] , cheap [cheap::cheap] headphones [headphones::headphones] Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 108.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.83
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I must say that this was one hell of an idea a shockproof mobile media player. It is a shame [general::it is a shame] that for whatever reason, maybe to make it as light as possible, is so susceptible to abuse. A drop, a whack, even a simple gentle caress in some cases is enough to cause these devices to have physical problems. The technology end works flawlessly [reliability::works flawlessly] and might have been better even if they had not been forced to settle a lawsuit with the RIAA. Which is now suing napster in its war against piracy. But back to the rio; I like its style and like the ability and ease of use it gives. However with so many others on the market such as the RCA Lyra (Which sells for $100 more) which contain extras such as a five band equalizer [other_attributes::equalizer] and ability to play G2 format files is a much better choice in this watered down market of over popular equipment.All in all I would say for beginners it is a good buy [price::great buy] for someone looking to use other formats or various storage pieces (i.e. more than one media card) I would look elsewhere for an MP3 player. Hopefully when I try the Diamond Rio500 it will have some guts and weight behind it. I would like to see the software of the rio stay though it was very easy to use [usability::easy to use] and had quality output. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 100 (after rebate) Summary: Kudos to innovation to bad the product [general::product] is held together by chewing gum and paper clips. Pros: Innovative [other_attributes::innovative] . Good price [price::price] for the storage it gives. Cons: Flimsy [other_attributes::flimsy] and doesn't take abuse at all. Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 109.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I realized one day that most of my favorite music [music_quality::music] was in MP3 format on my computer's hard drive. Sure, I had (and still own) a Discman, but it was clumsy to take on a 5 mile run and it skipped more than I liked. Plus, a lot of my MP3s were of individual favorites, and I didn't want to buy whole CDs just for one song. FInally, on crew trips, I spent hours sitting on buses and I could only bring a small part of my CD collection with me. My solution was an MP3 player. Being a cash-strapped college student, I waited until my birthday rolled around and asked my parents for a Rio, more as a joke than with any expectation of actually getting one. I was pleasantly surprised with one, and immediately headed back to my dorm room to play. Setup was a breeze. I am an experienced computer user, but it was so easy a 5 year old could do it. Files upload very quickly, and I found that I can maximize memory use by encoding MP3s at a near-CD quality bitrate instead of CD-quality, thus packing more tracks in. I can get about 17 songs on, for more than an hour of my favorite music [music_quality::music] . I recently took my Rio on a weeklong spring break training trip, and only had to change the battery once. It's great for running, it is physically incapable of skipping and I can just clip it to my rowing shorts and take off for a jog without having to hold anything in my hands. I still use my discman and I listen to CDs, but the Rio has become my new favorite. I can listen to what I want, when I want, with a minimum of effort. I may get a memory card in order to increase the playing time, but right now it's more than sufficient. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 (minus $50 rebate) Summary: My New Favorite Toy Pros: small, lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , easy to upload tracks, doesn't skip, (relatively) inexpensive [price::inexpensive] Cons: limited memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 11.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio [rio::rio] is a great MP3 player at a low price [price::low-priced] . The Rio provides 32MB of digital MP3 music wherever you go, and you can enjoy listening without the skipping associated with other CD players. The Rio is the size of a cassette tape case, and because the music is stored on 32MB of flash ROM memory, even severe intentional shaking won't cause a single skip. Music does not get more portable [usability::portable] or convenient than this. the design is sleek and functional. The only problem is locating and download MP3's from the net, which is time-consuming and tedious. But as you get the hang of MP3's, downloading music will become easier and quicker. Overall, the Rio [rio::rio] is a perfect portable [usability::portable] audio player for those just getting into MP3's and who want a well-rounded, but nonspecific portable [usability::portable] MP3 player! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 129 Summary: Perfect [general::summary: good] for Anybody Pros: Cheap [cheap::cheap] and Easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: Not a lot of memory [memory::memory] , no other features besides playing MP3's Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.39
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got the rio at best buy, with about 200$, I don't remember how much exactly *smiles* well...It seemed good at first, as I loaded the program onto my computer and hooked it up...but then it hit me! 32 Meg space for MP3s!?!?! That's just not enough!!! Without enough space you can barely hold an entire CD on one of the miniscule flash-cards, which are very expensive [price::expensive] at around 60 dollars each. If you decide to buy a portable [usability::portable] MP3 player, I suggest the Diamond PMP500, it carries a 64-megabyte flash card so It can hold at lease an entire CD, maybe more. This thing may seem cool at first, but it simply doesn't give you enough space to store your MP3s. If I were you, and I have bought one, I would return it and spend just a bit more on a 500, you'll get double the space for a simple 60 bucks! I hope you take my advice and avoid this player! Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 200$ Summary: Not enough space!! Pros: Nice size [size::size] , good quality Cons: SIMPLY NOT ENOUGH SPACE [space::space] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I won a Diamond Rio PMP300 in a contest in August, and I just got it last week. But I forgave this delay, and i was excited to get it started. I downloaded one song onto the Rio player, and it gave me an error. The song had been cut short on the computer, but had played [playing::plays] fine nonetheless, so I assumed it wouldn't be a problem, since it was an mp3 file after all. Then the RioManager wouldn't recognize the file in the rioplayer. It won't delete it, and it won't let me add any more files. This would all have been fine, if it weren't for the lack of tech support [customer_support::lack of tech support] . Their tech support number is not toll free, and the three times I have called the wait-times have been estimated at over 20 minutes. Just to start to talk to someone! Someone who would probably ask you if you had it plugged in. I have been up and down their web site, and tried all their updates and and diagnostic tools, and nothing works [reliability::nothing works] . This seems to me to be a simple thing that should have been caught in the first stage of testing, but it has persisted into the release. I have sent two emails to tech support, and still haven't recieved any reply whatsoever. Rioplayer may be all the things that other people have recommended it for, but the little tech support that the company offers is clearly overstressed by the problems that people encounter (as evidenced by the 20+ minute wait). I would recommend buying another more recent player, and one from a company that cared more about its customers. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Summary: No Tech Support Pros: small size [small_size::small size] , Cons: terrible tech support [customer_support::customer support] , bugs [other_attributes::bugs] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I received my Rio player as a birthday gift. I really had been wanting one for long flights and for walking. I guess I expected too much from this first generation device. Yes it is small, lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] and easy to use [usability::easy to use] . It is also not the best for sound quality or speed of use. It takes me about eight minutes to transfer a 3:30 minute song from CD to the Rio Manager. Multiply this by ten songs and, well, you do the math. Not something you can really do at the last minute. Now when I download MP3 songs from MP3.com or any other site I don't have this problem [reliability::not have this problem] . I guess this is a clue to me to start liking MP3 bands [other_attributes::bands] better than my old stand-bys! The sound is a little scratchy in the background. Almost like listening to a tape in a walkman. Changing the preset equalizer to different settings does seem to help. If I'm listening to Kid Rock I change it to Rock. If I've got Dean Martin loaded I change it to another setting. Bottom line...this is a cute little toy that impresses people around me who aren't very tech savvy. It travels well and allows me to listen to what I want in the order I want with perhaps close to CD quality sound. If you are a stickler for supreme quality and very little hassle I would recommend waiting for the technology to blossom, or check out a more expensive [price::expensive] brand. Haven't checked those out myself so I can't vouch for them. If you like to be the kid on the block with the latest thing and you have some spare cash floating around, give it a shot. Mine came with a $50 rebate so it lessens the pain. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: Rio Mostly a Novelty to Me Pros: Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , travels [other_attributes::traveling] well, makes you seem hip Cons: Takes a long time [other_attributes::long time] to download [other_attributes::downloading] , sound quality Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.50
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought the Diamond Rio 300 with the same basic intentions as most. I wanted something that I could use to mix and match songs on-the-fly without having to worry about quality degradation. And you know what? For the $269.89 I payed for it, that is exactly what I got. What most don't realize is that the initial 20 Megs that the Rio has on it doesn't go very far. It will fit about five to seven three minute songs on it, which probably won't keep the average soul at bay all day. And if your a Techno buff, then your even more screwed since your songs probably usually range from ten minutes up and you will only be able to get about three healthy song on this sucker. But wait! That's not all! There is an option for those of you who have entirely too much money to spend on stuff like this. For another $150 you can get a Flash Memory expansion card that will give you another 15 Megs. Not only that, but these little buggers are juice hogs. They go through a AA battery in about a week, so be prepared to invest in a recharger as well. Now for the good stuff. Other than the fact that I feel like I bought a five dollar milk shake, I am please with the performance [other_attributes::performance] of the Rio 300. It is a solid state device which means that there are no moving parts on it, therefore it can't skip. Nor will it break with any kind of ease. I have purposely dropped this thing a few times just to see if this point was true, and let me assure you, it is. Which brings me to the warranty. In the box you will receive the User's Guide which spells out your One Year Warranty among other things. You also get a pair of ear buds, the CD containing the necessary software for getting the music from your computer to the player, and a MP3 Music Sampler CD which makes a nifty coaster [other_attributes::coasters] . That's about it. All in all I dig the Rio, I just would have rather either paid $80 or gotten around 100 Megs for the price I paid. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 269.89 Summary: Big Price - Little Memory Pros: Tough and Fun [other_attributes::fun] Cons: Too Expensive [price::too expensive] - Not Enough Memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.84
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: RIO 300 is aging hardware. There are other cool mp3 players out there- NOMAD II and RIO 500. RIO 600 is due soon. Although RIO 300 can't match those functionality and sleek design of them, it is the first mp3 player which created and expanded the market for new players to take root. I bought Rio at online store at $150 with $100 rebates. It definitely worths $50. The sound is very satisfactory. It does not have cool bass [bass::bass] or equalizer or any sound effect. Yet it is very true to its sound. If you can load [other_attributes::load] high quality mp3 and use good ear phone [other_attributes::ear phones] , you can have exceptional sound [sound_quality::sounds] . The size is very strong. Even new players can't beat the size of Rio 300, possibly exception of Sony Music Clip. It is so light and portable [usability::portable] and your love will never wane. The control [other_attributes::controls] is very intuitive [usability::intuitive] and the LCD is quite nice as well. I added 32MB Smartmedia to expand storage. Although not completely sure, you can purchase 64MB Smartmedia and have one and half hour of music. Despite all these pros, this machine is far from perfect. It looks cheap, made of subpar quality plastic. My backflap is already broke. The battery compartment has to be taped to keep it from falling apart. There are other new players that have other great functionalities [other_attributes::functionalities] . The software comes with the unit is quite bad. However, Real Jukebox has a support for RIO 300 which is easy to use [usability::easy to use] and very robust. You can compress songs in various sizes to fit into 32 MB. Other annoying thing is that it is not USB so file transfer is quite slow. Simply put, Rio 300 is a solid product. All it does is playing mp3 and it does it fine. But do not expect all more than that. Downloading songs maybe slow and listening same songs may be very boring. If you are into mp3 and price-conscious, Rio 300 is for you. The new version such as NOMAD and RIO 500 are better equipped. Get it if you can get a good deal [price::great deal] . (below $100) but not, then get newer products because they come with 64MB while Rio has only 32MB. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: The Granddaddy of All Pros: Solid Product [other_attributes::solid product] , cheap [cheap::cheap] , the first player Cons: Other better players, poorly built [other_attributes::build] , not USB Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] PMP300 portable music player [other_attributes::portable music player] is perfect. It's so lightweight that I can hardly feel it on my belt [other_attributes::belts] , the quality of sound is good [general::the * is good] , and for the low price [price::low-priced] it holds a lot of music. What I like best is that it's tiny [other_attributes::tiny] , smaller than my wallet. It comes with all the basic features of a CD player with a small graphic equalizer. Problems? The buttons are sensitive enough that they are easily pushed if you've thrown it into your bag or pocket. You can only hold about eight songs with the memory that is available, but the price more than makes up for it. Plus, if you scrape up the dough, it's possible to increase the memory of the player. My other main problem was that the software that came with the player wouldn't install on my computer. I solved this by going to Diamond's website at http://www.rioport.com/ and downloading the latest copy. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70(used) Summary: Little Player, Big Value Pros: Small, lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , cheap [cheap::cheap] Cons: Doesn't hold a lot of music [music_quality::music] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: When the PMP300 first came out, it was the first portable [usability::portable] mp3 player mass marketed to the masses. The RIAA sued, lost and now digital mp3 players have flooded the market. Although dated in memory size and display capabilities, this player still does the job. The PMP300 comes with 32MB of standard memory (64MB in the teal colored special edition.) 32MB is enough for about half an album of music (6-8 songs) when an mp3 is encoded at a bitrate of 128 kbps, this bitrate is generally accepted as "near CD quality." The trick though is in the bitrate. Spoken word doesn't need as high of a bitrate, so 3 CD's worth of Dennis Miller's "Ranting Again" encoded at 32 kbps in mono easily fits [design::easily fits] 32MB and sounds [sound_quality::sounds] good. Don't try to encode the latest U2 single at this bitrate as it will sound like AM radio muffled through pillows at best. You can opt to add an additional 32MB of external memory through a SmartMedia Card for a total of 64MB. The player treats the internal and external memory as different blocks. Thus if you don't have enough memory to add an additional song in the internal memory, it won't carry over to the external memory - you have only 32 MB of additional external memory to work with. In my years of using the Rio [rio::rio] , I had no problem [reliability::had no problems] with bitrates from 32kbps to 256 kbps (320 kbps may not work.) In addition, the player would play variable bitrate files fine soundwise, however the time display does not function properly [reliability::not function properly] with VBR's. I would strongly suggest downloading MusicMatch software (I don't believe this is included in the Rio 300) which allows you to convert bitrates on the fly, very useful when trying to reduce the size of files to play on the Rio. The sound itself is good [general::the * is good] . There is no "bass boost" but the equalizer settings (Rock, Jazz, Classical, Normal) allow a decent variety [other_attributes::variety] of sound settings with Rock and Jazz adding more bass boost. Transferring files to the player is done via parallel port, which is slower when compared to USB transfer. I strongly recommend downloading the freeware program "Dreaming of Brazil" to use as the software for transferring mp3 files. It is actually faster than the software the Rio has and cut my transfer time almost in half! In addition it allows you to upload files (not just mp3's) to your computer, making your Rio a portable hard drive! (This ability to upload to a computer was disabled by Diamond in response to the RIAA suing them years ago but third party software like Dreaming of Brazil was developed to help change this.) With this player having been out in the market for some time now the question becomes is it worth to consider now? That's a question for you to answer. Newer players on the market, including newer models of the Rio (500, 600, etc) have some extra features going for them: - Ability to display the mp3 filename and/or ID tag The Rio PMP300 only displays a track number based on the order the songs were loaded onto the player. This feature is nice to have but perhaps more useful for mp3 CD players or hard drive based mp3 players which can have 150 or more songs to navigate through. - More memory The Rio PMP300 is maxed out at 64 MB (Special Edition 96 MB). 64MB SmartMedia cards will not work on the RioPMP300 (according to someone I contacted at Diamond when I purchased a 32 MB card.) Incidentally, Diamond uses their own format for the SmartMedia cards. You can't transfer mp3 files to the SmartMedia card via a card reader (like a USB SmartMedia Card Reader for faster speeds.) You technically can't even use a SmartMedia Card formatted on the Rio on another device such as a digital camera as the formatting is different. (Though you can try Dreaming of Brazil's utility to reformat a Rio formatted card to the standard SmartMedia formatting.) If the previous two drawbacks weren't great, this player is still worth considering. One thing this player has going for it is that it's made by a company that really has a good grasp on the mp3 market and isn't going away soon. Beware of cheapie mp3 players by unknown brands, they will have a lower sound quality. Another advantage with the PMP300 is that there are also numerous third party programs available for it that will allow you to have further options of messing with the software interface. I have not had a durability issue [reliability::has * issues] with the PMP300 in the years I've had it and have used it biking, jogging, and plenty of other outdoor activities with no skipping of music. The one big detractor is the plastic belt which WILL break on you at some point with constant use. I found that my old cellphone leather case for my Motorolla Profile 300 created a good case [other_attributes::case] for the player. I've thrown the player (inside the case) in my backpack and have forgotten about it for a time with no issues [reliability::no issues] of breakage. Because the player doesn't have the frills of a lighted display, reading ID tags [other_attributes::tags] or filenames, battery life [battery_life::battery life] is great. 12 hours off a single battery an be expected. As with probably 99% of all the other mp3 players out on the market, be sure to buy some decent headphones [headphones::headphones] . The earbuds included in the Rio don't give you a true representation on how decent the sound [sound_quality::sounds] is. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 149.00 Summary: an oldie but a goodie Pros: Accepts a variety [other_attributes::variety] of bitrates. Good sound [sound_quality::sounds] . Cons: Limited expandability. Proprietary memory format. Limited display Bottom Line [other_attributes::lines] : Excellent when it first came out, perhaps dated now, but great for digital [other_attributes::digital] music newbies on a budget and don't need the bells and whistles.

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Welcome to the future: digital music, portable [usability::portable] and cheap. Well, we are not there yet, but the rebate Diamond is offering get us closer. Why the rebate? Probably because of the 32MB storage space (only about 30 of music in CD quality) and because prices in general of more advanced players are going down. If you never had a MP3 player and you have a large collection of MP3s in your computer, the RIO 300 is the way to go today. But take a look to some cheap Creative Nomads, that are at about $140 and come with double the memory, 64MB. The RIO 300 is lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] and easy to use [usability::easy to use] . Portable [usability::portable] . Sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] is also very good, after you throw away the headphones that come with the player, that are really bad [general::the * is very bad] . I'm using Sony MDR-44 headphones [headphones::headphones] , that are really good [general::, * is very good] . Although the parallel port interface is not great compared to USB, it takes about 6 minutes to load the full 32MB to the device. That's not too long, if you usually work on a computer. I download music while I check email, so it's not a problem. The downside: 32MB. Diamond says that 32MB is about an hour of music, but if you want good quality, you should use music encoded in 112K or 128K, which will only get you about 35 to 40 minutes. If you want more playtime, you can solve the problem by buying an additional Smartmedia card of 32MB ($56 at Buy.com). Although this doubles the unit price, you can use the card with another player in the future, as most players use (and hopefully will use) this technology in the near term. Overall, if you are just joining the MP3 wave or you don't need longer playtimes (eg, if you'll use the device to jog or commute) go for the RIO 300. For $50 you can't go wrong. Additional information: I've got the RIO 300 in MobShop.com and the $50 rebate seems to be valid (as said in the MobShop site) until 9/30/2000. But check first in the RIO site (www.s3.com). Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 46 (after $50 rebate) Summary: Digital portable [usability::portable] music less than $50! Pros: Cost [price::cost] , skip [skipping::skipping] free technology [technology::technology] Cons: Parallel port [other_attributes::ports] to transfer files [other_attributes::transfer file] , only 32MB Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.28
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have an expansive mp3 collection, ranging from my own cds of big names to smaller bands that I found at sites that give out them, some are good and some aren't. Well, up until now, if I wanted to them, I was stuck sitting in front of my computer. Well, about a month ago, I received a Rio PMP300, and I can not say how happy I was! I put about 7 of my favorite songs [songs::songs] on it, which was about all i could fit. All were recorded at 128 kbps or higher, so they took up a lot of space. I went out skateboarding and I was incredibly satisfied [general::i was very satisfied] with the fact that I didn't have a SINGLE skip from it and it was small enough to put in my jacket pocket. Well, I continued to use it for the next 4 or 5 days which I continued to enjoy skip free music that I would have otherwise been able to hear away from my computer. Well, around the sixth day, I ran into a problem. When I went to go and initialize my memory and I got a bad memory [memory::memory] block error. Well, I rebooted the computer, and took the battery out and put it back in the Rio, and then it worked fine [reliability::works fine] . But it was a very aggravating experience. A few days later, I had the same problem, and nothing me or my father could figure to do to it would work. Well, we took that one back and exchanged it for another. This one so far has not been so bad, I've only gotten the error 6 times since I got it 3 weeks ago. This has led me to believe that this 'Flash Memory' technology still needs a lot of work. Overall, I think that this is a great little device, but I think it will be much better when the memory expansion is cheaper, and actually, when mp4s become available, so that you can fit even more songs into less and less space Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 133 Summary: Free Music in the Palm of Your Hand Pros: Can get free music [music_quality::music] to put on it from all over the net, can make mp3s off your own cds with included software, Cons: Extra Memory [other_attributes::extra memory] Cards [other_attributes::card] are very expensive [price::expensive] , memory is very unstable Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: After having several hundred MP3's, i asked for a RioPmp300 for Christmas, and got one. This has been a dream come true, it is small, duriable, and good sound [sound_quality::sounds] quility. Once i got one, within a paycheck's time, 4 of my pals got the rio, and a month after, there was 10 of my friends who got one. Sending the files to Rio, isnt too bad, a little long. But i can listen to music wherever i want. I can run, play basketball, and anything i want, there is no skip. They give u small head phones which are pretty descent, but mine broke in the laundry ( a accident i regret). they hold 32 mb's worth, this could be anywhere from a few songs to 20 or more, depending on the bitrate. i use 80, and get 16 songs on there. Thats 16 songs i can listen to, and like everyone of them. these mp3 players are great [other_attributes::the * is good] for people who dont care about "super quality [general::not care * quality] " music, i cant tell the difference. I dont u can too. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100(after rebate) Summary: My buddy! Mr. Rio 300 Pros: best price [price::price] , good deal [price::great deal] Cons: no 'off' button [other_attributes::buttons] , SDMI Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Lets be realistic... When buying the PMP300 you are looking for a good deal [price::great deal] as well as quality for your money. The Diamond Rio PMP300 is exactly that. I have had mine for months and nothing has gone wrong with the player. I must mention; however; that the headphones that are included fell apart not too long after I got them. This is a breeze to learn to operate. Good durability [reliability::durability] too. Overall this is a great buy [price::great buy] (personally I could use a bit more memory at a lower price though) and will do just fine if you are looking for a small music device that can provide [other_attributes::provides] great quality sound [other_attributes::quality sound] and music at a price that beats all in its class. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: It serves the purpose and... Pros: Price [price::price] , music quality [music_quality::music quality] , portability [other_attributes::portability] , durable [reliability::durable] , ease of use Cons: Memory [memory::memory] , headphones [headphones::headphones] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The MP3 is the best thing to happen to music since music was first recorded on vinyl discs! This new format that allows us to trade any sort of music [music_quality::music] to anyone from anywhere is truly fantastic. Diamond struck quickly with this very nice portable [usability::portable] digital music player. I personally have the Diamond Rio 300 (black casing). The standard retail price for this runs between $150 and $180, before any rebate. I so happened to get mine for Christmas. The setup is fairly easy. The software with the 300 includes the software needed to burn the mp3's onto the ROM chip of the actual player. It also included a large sampler of mp3's (never go around to actually listening to them), and a shareware version of MusicMatch version 2 (old version). The player came with a battery, an adapter for your parallel port and the cable that connects the adapter to the player. The setup was fairly quick, installed the burning software only (Already had a freeware ripper for my CDs). I found that even though the adapter had a plug in the back so you can connect devices to it through that. Though when I tried to plug my Zip Drive into the back of the adapter it failed to be detected. I swapped it and placed the adapter on the extra parallel port on the Zip and it worked fine [reliability::works fine] . The writing process does not take too long. If you are burning a full 32 megs of mp3's onto the player it's going to take 10 to 15 minutes. If the battery dies the ROM will still have the mp3's stored when you swap out the batteries. The storage of the player is nice [general::the * is good] . 32 Megs of ROM will generally hold a standard CD's worth of mp3's at 96kbp quality. If the mp3's are at high quality it'll hold about 8 or 9 three to four minute mp3's. Overall it's a great little device. It's a tad pricey for the low end version (the high end is over 250$ I believe), but if you can't live without your mp3's everyday then it's a good buy [price::great buy] ! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): None! (Got it for Christmas) Summary: Great [general::summary: good] Digital [other_attributes::digital] Jams [reliability::jams] Anywhere Pros: Small, Great Sound [sound_quality::sounds] , Easy to Use [usability::easy to use] Cons: Pricey, Hardware [other_attributes::hardware] is Sensitive [other_attributes::sensitive] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have just recently bought a PMP-300 portable [usability::portable] mp3 player. They are very easy to use [usability::easy to use] and are very small and versatile. They are great if you are on the go because it doesn't get in the way. A mandatory thing to get is the extra flash memory. Without it it can hold very little high quality songs [songs::songs] . With the extra memory, it holds 64 megabytes which will hold about 30 high quality mp3's. It depends on the quality in which the mp3 was downloaded at. If you have the extra flash memory then it is a great buy [price::great buy] and simple to use. Although the Rio PMP-500 has the song title feature, it is bigger and has less functions as the 300. Overall it is a quality music player and is recommended strongly by me. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: PMP-300 review Pros: Very portable [usability::portable] and small. Great Quality. Cons: might not hold enough memory [memory::memory] for some people. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Though the premise of the player is very practical and useful for today's technology-frenzied population, in practice it has quite a few nagging flaws. The PMP300 is equipped with a measly 32 Mb of memory. This may be the number 1 draw-back of the player. 32 MB is not nearly enough space when taking into consideration the time to download and get going. I feel a unit with this kind of preparation necessary to listen to songs (about 6-8 minutes to fill up the memory), it should hold about 5 hours of music. At first I was very upset with the actual amount of music I fit onto the unit, about 30 minutes, when promised about 60. Then I realized my bitrate was a bit too high for 60 minutes worth. I hated the idea of 96kbps sound, but then I realized that listening to it through those earphones, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference anyway. Which now brings me to my next point. I really don't like, correction - DESPISE, the earphones provided with the player. The box shows earphones that go over the head. I would have much preferred those. With the shape of my ear canals, the earphones they provided fall out within 10 seconds of insertion if I remain perfectly still. They fall out immediately if move at all. I can't take it. I had to go out and buy a cheap pair that looked just like the ones they were supposed to provide. I guess they found another way to cheat corners. Which brings me to my last quarrel... I have noticed many people had problems with [reliability::problem with] the battery [battery::battery] latch, and I am yet another victim of poor construction [other_attributes::construction] . The latch flies open at almost any time, and given a decent jolt, the battery loses contact with the connection and causes the music to stop. I end up having to hold the unit like I would a discman. I was trying to avoid the "skipping" involved, but have ended up treating my player just like the skipping prone CD player. I have to keep the latch taped shut to keep from losing batteries, but the unit shutting off from losing battery contact has not stopped. I really wish Diamond invested more money in the construction of the unit. The all plastic facade is truly lacking, and people have noticed. I would have like the unit much more if I had a better build. The only plus to the player was the accompanying software for getting the music ONTO the player. It is quite user friendly [usability::user friendly] and automated. Other options are a bit more difficult to accomplish, but still a decent software package [other_attributes::software package] overall. Also, not giving the full version of the software to Rio owners seems like a bit of a rip off. I think they could have given us the registration for it since we already bought their over-priced player. Just trying to cut more corners and generate more profit. I am not extremely familiar with other units on the market. I got this unit for 30 dollars after rebate, so I wasn't really looking at the competition since they ended up being so much more expensive [price::expensive] . For 30 dollars, the player isn't bad, but if I paid anywhere near retail, I'd be up in arms. I passed by other MP3 players in a local electronic store, and just at a glance, there seems to be many others with a much higher quality build [other_attributes::build] . I would not suggest going for the Rio just because it is the most well known. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 30.00 Summary: A very rushed product Pros: Size [size::size] , some of the software [software::software] Cons: Memory [memory::memory] , Build Quality [other_attributes::build quality] , Ear phones [other_attributes::ear phones] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.94
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got the product in the fall of 1998 because of its novelty - I was pleasantly surprised at the usability and sound quality. Although the RIO has limited storage, it was enough for a long run or workout at the gym. Summary: Love the Product [general::product] Pros: light/compact [compact::compact] form [other_attributes::form] Cons: software [software::software] a bit confusing [other_attributes::confusing] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.43
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I brought this because I'm a gadget nut plus it was dirt cheap after rebates (only $49.00 but $149 at purchase last year). I have found this to be one of the most useful little gadgets in my collection and highly recommend it. I use it principally when I workout at the gym where using a CD player is not an option and cassette players also get in the way. Many folks think it is a radio because of its size. I read all the hype about the fact that when encoded at 128 kbps (CD quality) the unit only plays 25-30 minutes of music. Well I'm no audio-phile and quite frankly my ears can't tell the difference between 128 kbps and 64 bps (Radio quality) through the headphones I use. At 64 kbps I find I get between 60-70 minutes of music on the built in 32 MB and that is enough for me as I rarely find the time to listen to music for longer than that anyway. I've considered getting an 32 MB expansion card (Smartmedia) once they get cheaper which would make the unit truly useful on long road trips. Downloading songs into the unit takes a little time but I usually export the files directly from MusicMatch's JukeBox program rather than using the software provided with the unit. A USB connection would be really nice. I've created a collection [other_attributes::collection] of my favorite songs [songs::songs] encoded at 64 kbps which even sound [sound_quality::sounds] good when played [playing::plays] out of my laptop speakers. The device uses 1 (one) AA battery and really does run for about 8-9 hours. I find that batteries that my digital camera drains still have enough charge to run the Rio for about 4-5 hours. Using a walkman like cassette adapter allows you to use the unit in a car though if you have a good stereo system [other_attributes::stereo system] you can start to tell the difference in sound at the different encoding levels. The unit is remarkably durable [reliability::durable] . I've dropped this thing I don't know how many times and other than the screen going abit funny it still works as well as when I got it. Sometimes after dropping I noticed that it takes a while to get the unit working properly again but it usually comes to life fairly quickly. The provided earphone/plugs that came with the unit were rather crappy so I'd recommend investing in something better. Currently I think MP3 players are way overpriced [price::overpriced] . The entry level Rio is selling pretty cheap in web deals and unless you are a really stickler for sound quality I recommend you snap one up if you can. I think it would be nice to had interchangable memory cards so you could tote around more tunes but the pricing on smartmedia cards is still too high to make this an economical replacement for a walkman. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 49.00 after rebates Summary: If you can find it cheap buy it Pros: Convenient [convenient::convenient] way to make your own music selection Cons: Expensive [price::expensive] , limited play time [other_attributes::playing time] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond MP3 Rio PMP300 is a great player. If your looking for a way to carry your MP3 mixes with you the Rio [rio::rio] is a great starter [other_attributes::starter] . At first my Personal Rio was a tad slow. MP3's loaded slow, it took a long time to start up. Once I downloaded the new Software from Diamond I was in business. The basic 32mb of ram is perfect [general::the * is good] , at lower quality MP3's (64kbps) it can hold a full CD! I was able to fit a full CD and 5 other tracks from another CD I enjoyed on one session without a extra memory card or any other add-ons! I would highly reccomend this player to anyone! It is a great way to start your portable [usability::portable] MP3 listening enjoyment! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Awesome [general::summary: good] ! Pros: Affordible, Upgradeable, Sleek [other_attributes::sleek] Cons: Software [software::software] Hassle Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.51
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Just a note to remind anyone looking at picking up one of the PMP300 players: the current $50 rebate from Diamond is about to expire! The unit must be purchased on or before September 30th, 2000 -- and you must get the form postmarked by October 31st, 2000! So, there are some great deals [price::great deal] out there on this older Diamond player right now -- just be sure to get one of them picked up before the 30th for that extra $50 back! From a review standpoint, I have personally used several portable [usability::portable] MP3 players including Rio's PMP300, Sensory Science's raveMP MP2000, and Creative Lab's Nomad. I must say that the PMP300 is my favorite of the bunch -- providing the best playback for the money [price::best * for the money] -- with great control [other_attributes::controls] placement. The raveMP really has some poor button placement [other_attributes::button placement] as far as the controls go -- and the Creative unit just doesn't feel "right" to me. So, get one quick -- use the rebate before it is gone -- and feel good about it! - John... Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: $50 Rebate about to Expire! Pros: Cheap [cheap::cheap] player, great rebate [other_attributes::rebate] ! Cons: Rebate [other_attributes::rebate] almost gone! Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: You should buy this product if you are a music and computer freak. You can listen to your rio anytime and it is small and light weight. The Rio enables you to put mp3's from your computer to your rio. Then after you are done with that you can listen to the music. Some of the cons of the rio 300 are that it doesnt have enough space. It only comes with 32 mb which is only about eight or nine songs. All in all the diamond rio 300 is an amazing product [general::product] . If you have $200 to spend buy this product. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Rio 300 1-10 = 7.5 Pros: small and light weight [light_weight::light weight] Cons: not enough space [space::space] on rio [rio::rio] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: It weights no more than one grams, It takes no more than one battery to run it. Yes, it is the Rio PMP300. As far as I know, it is the lightest music device I have ever purchased. It is also very affordable [price::affordable] . When I first bought it, it cost around $168. but I've heard that you can probably get it from the US for around $99US. It has all the basic function that a MD or CD player has. (eg ff, rev, repeat, play, stop, hold, random, intro, EQ etc. ). However, it also has many disadvantages: 1) Its choices for EQ are all the same. (no difference between Rock, Jazz or Normal mode) 2) The lock that hold the battery in place is very fragile. 3) You need to download songs from the internet and then load them into the device. It takes quite a while 4) You need to own a computer 5) Have many minor software and hardware [other_attributes::hardware] problems when loading songs into Rio 6) The headphones doesn't come as shown Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 169.99 Summary: Walk with you MP3s -- read this before you buy it Pros: cheap [cheap::cheap] , light, good music quality [music_quality::music quality] Cons: quite hard to use [usability::hard to use] ; too fragile Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I'll give it to my 11 year old daughter because I will be buying something with a little more oompf for myself! Of course, this was the plan when I bought it (in Singapore so with Currency conversion, it was a better deal). It serves its purpose. The software that comes with it is fairly straight forward [other_attributes::forward] and easy to use [usability::easy to use] with some nice links [other_attributes::links] to MP3 web sites (of course I have no idea who any of the artists are!) The ear phones are very nice [other_attributes::the * is very good] and I have used them with several other devices as well. The batter seems to last for a reasonable amount of time as well, however, when I purchased my Rio [rio::rio] , it came with a carrying case [other_attributes::carrying case] that is useless...it fits so tightly that it keeps pressing the on button and running my battery down without me even enjoying my music!! I do love the idea though having played with one, will wait quite some time for the technology and price to settle down! I will also look for a player with a backlit display. Overall, it's great for what I purchased it for...a trial of the new technology [technology::technology] and a nice gift [general::a perfect gift] for my daughter! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99.00 Summary: I'll give it to my daughter... Pros: Very small, light weight [light_weight::light weight] , portable [usability::portable] Cons: No backlit display [other_attributes::display] , low memory [memory::memory] capabilities Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.50
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I brought the Diamond Rio PMP300 around six months ago. Let me tell you: this device is great [device::the * is good] ! It plays mp3's wonderfully and has a plethora of features. First of all, it plays MP3s on a device the size of your palm. Second, it can handle all all different frequencies and bitrates. It even plays variable bitrates. One of the best feature [feature_set::features] of this device is that it doesn't skip. I go running every day with this thing and it hasn't skipped yet. In fact, it never will because it has no moving parts. Another great thing is that it only takes one AA battery and still operates for several hours. It is incredibly easy to use [usability::easy to use] . Using the Rio software, you can upload files to the Rio in a matter of minutes. (The Rio connects to your computer using a parallel port) These must be files in the mp3 format so you cannot just put in a cd and expect it to upload the songs to the Rio correctly. First you must encode your cd tracks into mp3 files. Diamond makes this process very simple because they include a program which does this for you. The uploads to the Rio take about half a minute per song (depending on song length). The Rio has 32 Megs built in but you can get memory upgrades for extra. Unfortunately, these upgrades are rather expensive [price::expensive] so I have not ordered any. Diamond advertises that the Rio can hold 60 minutes of digital quality music but I find this to be false. The amount of memory that your songs will take up depends on the song length AS WELL AS the bitrate. All my mp3s are 128 kbits/sec (which is slightly lower quality than cds, but I can't tell the difference). This means that each minute of song will take up slightly less than a megabyte of memory. So in the end, as long as you want to settle for quality as opposed to quantity, you will be able to store about 32 minutes and 30 seconds total. At bitrates below 128, quality drops off sharply. There is one little problem that I had with this product. Because of a design flaw (at least in the Rio I brought), the battery disconnects occasionally and the unit shuts off. This is worse than skipping because it means that you have to turn the unit back on. It only happened to me once or twice though so it's not that big a problem. Overall this is a great product [general::product] . I do realize that there are better products out there but as the first of its kind, this was awesome. I would recommend that you buy the Rio PMP500 because it hold 64 megs and lets you see the filenames, instead of track numbers. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Welcome to Music-Lover Heaven! Pros: It plays [playing::plays] MP3s. No skipping. A descent amount of memory. Many additional features such as intro play, loop one, loop all, random track selection, and different preset equalizer settings. Cons: Not much memory [memory::memory] , slight design flaw where the battery disconnects, therefore shutting off the device. (This only occurred once or twice) Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.83
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio 300 is the best price [price::price] you are going to get for an MP3 Player right now. I bought it because I did not have a lot of money, but I wanted a way to play mp3's in my car and at the gym. It works with one of those hookups that you use with a portable player and a tape deck, so you can have MP3 sounds in your car. The first common complaint about it is that it only has 32 megs of RAM. Many belive that this isn't enough, but it does hold 8 tracks at normal compression. Considering most CD's have just over 10 tracks, and not all of those songs are worth listening to anyways, 8 really isn't so bad. Plus you are able to expand it by buying flash memory, although at the moment this memory is expensive. I am waiting for prices to drop before I add extra memory. The second common complaint is sound quality. I think this is overstated by people who think of themselves as audiophiles. I seriously cannot tell the difference between 128 kb/s and CD quality. AND, believe it or not but i really don't have a big problem [general::big problem] with 64 kb/s. As long as you aren't a haughty audiophile, you should enjoy the low price [price::low-priced] and buy a RIO PMP 300. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Good [general::summary: good] price [price::price] , ample space Pros: Price [price::price] , Design [design::design] , Coupons everywhere Cons: Memory [memory::memory] , Quality Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: My first impression of the gift I got from a friend for being his best man was that it would be a useless piece [general::piece] of gadgetry intended for teenagers who skate to school and back. Big mistake! The Rio player has proven itself to be a very nice add-on to our usual list of sound-playing devices: car radio, home stereo, PC. You connect the player to your PC (after installing the software, which is real easy to do) and download up to 32 Mb of mp3-format songs into the tiny player. That is up to 32 minutes of music, considering each minute takes up about a meg of space. This has proven to be more than enough for a couple of days' worth of listening, when you'll probably want to record other songs over what you had, or dump all the songs you had before and get new ones from your files. You can for instance take two songs out of the playlist, add another, just like you're moving files between folders in your hard disk. There is also a memory expansion (add more 32Mb) which I haven't bought yet but intend to very soon. The sound quality is great [sound_quality::the * is good] . Since it has no moving parts, it never skips a song, even if you're skydiving (I guess!!!). There are equalizer presets for Rock, Pop, Classical and Jazz. Random play, pause, and a Hold button so you don't turn it on or off inadvertently. One of the nice things it brought me is the ability to listen to songs I have downloaded from the Net in my home stereo. Just connect the player with an audio cable to your Aux jack (or even to the headphone jack) and voil? - you are playing downloaded songs without the need to store them in a CD, which would be very costly (because it requires a CD recorder, Einstein...). Anyone who jogs, rollerblades, doesn't want a car radio installed to prevent theft, or rides buses/subways is a candidate for a Rio player. You have also to have a lot of MP3 songs, or you can use Real JukeBox, a software that comes with the player, to record from your CDs into mp3 format files. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): gift Summary: Great [general::summary: good] , on the run or not Pros: Mobility [other_attributes::mobility] ;great sound [sound_quality::sounds] ;light weight; no skipping Cons: Little memory; cost Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.39
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Myself and my two roomates purchased this product hoping for great digital sound without the need of those pesky CDs. We purchased them from an on-line auction service and we got a pretty good deal [price::great deal] . They were $94 with a $50 mail in rebate. For a while I was very happy with [general::very happy with] mine. It didn't eat batteries like portable [usability::portable] CD players do and I could pick virtually any song I wanted to hear. My one roomate was not as fortunate. His parallel port connecter was broken [reliability::is broken] before he even took it out of the box. In order to get a replacement, he called Diamond several times but they would not replace it. Eventually, it was taken to a retail store where the connecter was replaced. At the store, we found that this is a VERY common problem. Also, I thought that it would be abe to hold more than 6 songs. With the 64meg versian you get more memory space but I don't find the additional money that has to be paid for it a good value [price::great value] . Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 94 (with $50 rebate) Summary: Facts about the Diamond Rio PMP300 Pros: Light weight [light_weight::light weight] , no CDs needed Cons: Possible problems [other_attributes::problems] , few songs [songs::songs] can be saved at one time Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: When the Diamond Rio first came out, it seemed flawless at the time. Supposedly skip free and able to hold lots of music, i eagerly bought the Diamond Rio PMP300 Special Edition portable [usability::portable] MP3 Player for $300 at Best Buy about a year ago. Unfortunetley, i was unaware of the fact that i spent lots of money on a piece of equipment that doesnt work half the time. First off, the rio is a great idea, but Diamond just messed up and rushed its production tooooo quickly. The unit is SUPPOSED to be skip proof, which was one of the main reasons i bought it. But it turns out the little thing keeps turning off during the middle of the song when you get up out of your chair. The $20 cd player in wal mart has a better skip protection then this Rio. Secondly, the rio does not hold 2 hours of music. The only way that you can get more than 16 songs on the biggest Rio available (64 MB) is if you put songs on to it that are equal to or less than 90 kbps. Now what this means is that if you want more music, you have to deal with the songs on it being extremely terrible quality [reliability::bad quality] , such as not being able to hear the words clearly and understand the song. There is, however, a solution to this. Third, it is incredbily expensive [price::expensive] . The load of cash that you spent on the unit itself is somewhat worth the value, now that the cost has gone down a hundred dollars. But if you want to be able to more good quality music [other_attributes::quality music] on your rio, you generally need a flash card. The flash cards are similar to the ones that are used in digital cameras, holding 8megs, 16 megs, or 32megs. BUT they are also incredibly expensive [price::expensive] . I bought a 32mb flash card for $100, and it didnt even work. I think that god has damned me with crappy electronics. Fourth, the variety of music must be changed while you are at home, unless you have a laptop computer. If you drive to another state with your family, and your mom's enya cd drives you nuts, youd better bring your rio. The bad thing is that you must listen to the same 15 songs the whole trip there, and the whole trip back. You cant change your songs like a cd, unless you have several EXPENSIVE [price::expensive] flash cards, and they must work. The last bad thing about it i can think of is the software. The music match jukebox they give you is also a piece of junk [general::piece of junk] that takes a good hour or two to master. The thing that makes me upset is that you cant upload from the rio to the computer, but you must delete the song entirerly from teh unit. This would be an accessory with the rio i would like to see in the future, for storage purposes. There are also a few good things about it. It is small and compact, and comes with stealth headphones so you can listen to music during class. It is also light, for all you young weak ones, and can come in a cool metalic silver. THe best thing i have found about it is that i dont have to spend lots of money on batteries. It runs on 1 AA and lasts for about 11 hours. The only type of people that should buy this product are those who have rich parents [other_attributes::parents] , or are rich, and have a good amount of patience while waiting for the songs to download from the internet. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 300 Summary: I bought a Crappy Rio Pros: light, compact [compact::compact] , stealth, long battery life Cons: expensive [price::expensive] , is not skip proof, expensive [price::expensive] , not much room for lots ofmusic Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.33
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The diamond Rio has to be the best MP3 player on the market these days. It is superior in sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] along with the size it is amazing [general::the * is good] what you can do with it. With the 1 AA battery life you can expect to have about 12 hours of music until you will need to replace [reliability::need to replace] the battery. The software that comes with it isn't all that bad, but you should probably upgrade [other_attributes::upgrade] the software. It costs 29 dollars to do that and it is worth it. With the upgrade you can rip CD's. If you don't want to spend the money for one right now or if you feel that you don't need one, then you should wait for a while until new advances in technology come out. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Sweet Stuff Pros: Size [size::size] Cons: NOt awesome Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio 300 is a total waste of money. I should know this more than anyone, cause I work for Diamond doing the support for these. In theory it is a good product, but being the first model they produced has its faults [reliability::faulting] . It can't keep a solid connection to the battery. The battery case falls off. The clips break. They stop working [reliability::stopped working] for no reason. They lock up and fade the volume. The player itself is one big fault [reliability::faulting] . We have to do replacements on these all the time, and those fail alot. The higher end models are a major improvement, but this is a loss of money. One year warranty, wonder why that is. I don't know how many ppl a day lose cash on this. No USB support either. Sorry yall, it runs through the slow printer [other_attributes::printers] port on the back. Get the 500 or something. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 59 Summary: I know these first hand Pros: there's a pro to this?????? Cons: I couldnt begin Bottom Line: Buy a higher end Diamond Rio player.

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Convienient, small, awesome quality, and portable [usability::portable] , this is probably the greatest MP3 player made ever. Twelve hours on one battery, an equalizer, repeating tracks, and many other great features [feature_set::features] , the greatness is endless. I purchased this almost right after it came out, and got a good deal [price::great deal] for $150 (at that time). The color, design, and LCD display [other_attributes::display] are very helpful [customer_support::incredibly helpful] and informative. I think this product has no flaws execept for the lack of memory [memory::memory] . If it had more memory like 96MB instead of a 32MB flash card, this would be the most phenomonal product ever made. Everyone with MP3's should buy this especially college students with the T1 internet connections. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: THE GREATEST~ Pros: Quality, durability [reliability::durability] . Cons: Little memory. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.50
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: the rio should definately go down [reliability::go down] in history as one of the coolest portable [usability::portable] audio players and also as the product that transformed the way we listen to music. as the very first mp3 player (that is not a computer) this product is certainly a milestone, even more than the first walkman. now, about the product. with 32mb of memory, i can usually fit over an hour of mp3s at a music quality [music_quality::music quality] that is perfectly fine to my ear. some people might not be able to handle listening to 96 or even 64 kps mp3s, but to me, there is no major difference between that and cd quality music which takes up much more memory. the rio [rio::rio] has a good sturdy [other_attributes::sturdy] design [design::design] that is very light and small. i dropped it on brick steps, and, besides some scratches on the case, it came out perfectly fine. i love how i can hardly notice when i'm holding it. this is possible mostly since it only needs to use one aa battery and still get 12 hours of playback. and also, since there are no moving parts, this thing can keep playing smoothly no matter how hard you shake it. but there is not denying that the rio pmp300 is first generation. because of this, it is fairly plain. it has no radio tuner, voice recorder, doesn't display song titles etc, and only has 32mb which means only about 12 songs. after a while, it gets kind of boring listening to them over and over. you can however buy a 32mb memory card that the rio accepts (which adds no extra weight or volume) to double the playing time. also, the front circular button has a tendancy to fall off sometimes which is the only physical problem with [reliability::problem with] the player itself. it would also be greatif the player used a usb connection instead of parallel port for faster downloads and also because i don't like having a whole bunch of peripherals chained onto my one parallel port while my usbs go unused. but i think that the best thing for a perspective buyer to do is to wait for even newer players to come out with much more memory. if you need to buy an mp3 player this minute, get the rio or if you have more money, the rio 500. there are mp3 cd players (mp3 discman-type portables [usability::portable] ) on the way which, if you have a cd burner, will hold 650 mb of music, which translates into about twenty hours of music on a single cd. the problem with [reliability::problem with] these is that they are bigger, more power hungry, and like all cd player, skip. also, mp3 players with hard disks are have come out which hold days on end of music but they are very expensive [price::expensive] at the moment (about $800). i bought the original rio and it has been great but i can't wait to get a new one with more memory. you should just wait too, it'll worth it. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: A Milestone, But Keep Waiting Pros: small, doesn't skip [skipping::skipping] , good battery life [battery_life::battery life] , card expansion Cons: needs more memory [memory::memory] , should have usb connection, no radio Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio Special is great [other_attributes::the * is good] I got one off of e-bay it runs off of just one battery for a LONG time. Definitly a great product [general::product] because I have dropped it a lot of times and it is stilling working perfectly [reliability::works perfectly] . And best of all it has 64 MEGs of ram. It is a little ugly looking but you can live with it you can find places on the net that sell these really cheap now like e-bay. I kind of didn't like the circular dial buttons at first but you learn to live with them. Also the belt clip makes it even more portable [usability::portable] and it is REALLY light. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Diamond Rio Pros: lasts long with 1 AA battery [battery::battery] Cons: looks kind of ungly Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought the Rio [rio::rio] as a no-problem way to listen to music while running. It is an excellent way to do this - the mp3 interface saves me the time it would take to recording a tape, or minidisc: filling up 30 minutes of music takes about 2 minutes. The best part is the extent to which one can customize it. Any song, any length of time, and if the original 32MB is not enough, add in a portable [usability::portable] flash card. The drawbacks, i have found, lie in its flimsiness. while running, if i happened to brush my hand against the Rio, it would stop playing and lock up. It is free of moving parts, (thereby avoiding skipping), but even the slightest impact can jar it. I managed to leave it in my car with cracked windows during a shower and it ceased to work. However, Diamond sent me a new Rio within that week. Diamond is a reliable [reliability::reliable] company and the rio [rio::rio] is a great tool that can save you at least 15 minutes a day and perk up your workout by letting you pick new music. If you're looking for something a bit stronger, look for another product, or a case for it. Don't fret, as the cost is very low now, and diamond stands behind all its RIOs with a great customer service [customer_support::customer support] team. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Excellent but flimsy Pros: Easy to use [usability::easy to use] , great sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] , EASY to change music Cons: Flimsy [other_attributes::flimsy] , not water-resistant [other_attributes::resistant] or impact-resistant Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought the RIO pmp 300 because I wanted a small music player that could play mp3's. I am glad I bought this particular one. First of all, its size [size::size] and weight [other_attributes::weight] are excellent. I even once forgot where it was while listening. Second, it is totally skip free. I have not figured out a single way to get it to skip.Third of all, it is very durable [reliability::very durable] . I have repeatedly dropped it and it has had no problems [reliability::had no problems] , either on the surface or internally. The only improvements would be to add more memory (like 64 mb), and to improve it's bass boost [other_attributes::bass boost] . This is a great product [general::product] if you are looking for a compact, durable, mp3 player. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 80.00 Summary: Nice [general::summary: good] MP3 Player Pros: Size [size::size] , weight [other_attributes::weight] , great sound [sound_quality::sounds] , does not skip, durable [reliability::durable] Cons: Memory [memory::memory] , bass [bass::bass] Bottom Line: Buy it. Great durability [reliability::durability] , strength, sound, and portability.

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OVERALL SCORE=1.80
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have never really won anything in my life, but one day I got an email from a web site I frequent saying I had won the email drawing for a Diamond Rio PMP300. I was so excited and had to tell my husband. My next thought "What is a Diamond Rio PMP300"? Within a matter of days I found out. After tearing into the box, I found my little jewel of a prize. Only taking a few minutes, I had the software installed on my computer and had already uploaded music to the player. My husband and I were both impressed with the quality of sound [sound_quality::sounds] , and after shaking it up and down several times, we were impressed that it did not skip like the infamous portable [usability::portable] CD player. Now, mind you I have no real use for this piece of equipment. I do not jog, I have a radio in the car, my computer has a CD player not to mention the stereo and the sony playstation that we use to play CDs on. Besides my lack of need for this item, it is very nice [general::the * is very good] . I am thinking of giving to a 13 year old girl who, with this gem, would be the talk of the neighborhood teens. The Diamond Rio PMP300 is small and convenient for [usability::convenient for] travel with a simple manual that has you listening to tracks in no time. It is easy to use [usability::easy to use] and works on 1 AA battery, making it convenient to purchase batteries for. As most of us know, its cousin the portable [usability::portable] CD player eats batteries like most people change their socks. Of course, the big downfall is finding MP3s to put on your Diamond Rio PMP300. And now without napster, what shall we do!?! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): got mine free Summary: I won, I won! Pros: convenient [convenient::convenient] size [size::size] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] , easy to install [usability::easy to install] Cons: MP3s are hard to come by, not practical for most people Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.05
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I had this player for less than a week before it became clear to me that this product was not thought out well by the company. First of all, 32megs isn't enough for more than about 8 songs, or not even that. Also, the cord that connects it to the PC doesn't work [reliability::doesn't work] (only once). The programs that came with it didn't work. So. When I returned it, they would only give me 80% back, but oh well. How can you resell a product if it has 3 defects [general::defect] ? Not my business to ask. The idea of having a cheap, skip free music source seems great to me, & I have an MP3 player on my computer, but I think that they need to be refined a little more. I just bought a Sony MZ-R55 minidisk player, & it's great. Stick with what works, I say. For the meantime I guess my jazz will have to wait on cd's and on my computer. Maybe in a few years this kind of thing will work. In the meantime, download a free MP3 player at www.winamp.com, or get a CD-MP3 converter at www.musicmatch.com they're awesome, plus they work Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): About 200 Summary: Diamond Rio: Needs more time to develop Pros: Very inexpensive [price::inexpensive] Cons: Defects [general::defect] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.79
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have got to say that it is great [general::the * is good] that they have made the most popular audio type portable [usability::portable] . The Diamond Rio Mp3 player is a hit but it lacks the power to make it a icon of this decade. Though it is light, portable [usability::portable] and is not a battery guzzler, it's lack of memory is a disappointment. I feel that 8 songs is way too little. To make this appliance effective it needs around 96-120 megs so it can support more songs. Though it has a small memory cache, I am very pleased on its superb performance [other_attributes::performance] on 1 AA battery! This tiny thing can get hour to a hour and a half on a single battery. When i saw the box I thought it could not last more than a half a hour but I was pleasantly surprised when it lasted a week on my music needs. Overall this is a great product that has a few design flaws but still gives you your bang for your buck. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 110.00 Summary: The Rio rocks but lacks the big guns Pros: light, small, last hours on a single battery Cons: not enough memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.16
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Believe me, I was one of the first to run out and buy a RIO PMP 300 when it came out. It gave me many, many hours of enjoyment commuting every day for over a year. But technology advanced, and now it is no longer needed, a museum piece if you will... The Rio 300 is about as plain and vanilla as music players get, basic controls, including only a-b loop [other_attributes::loop] (with an annoying pause [other_attributes::pause] in the middle of looping operation), and EQ control with 5 basic settings as advanced options. With cheap headphones, you may be able to tolerate it at maximum volume, as it is not big on this. Bass is pretty non-existent with many mp3 files. The only lcd readout is track number and time. Battery life is 4-10 hours depending on brand of battery. It is upgradeable to a maximum i believe of 96mb and it comes with 32 out of the box. The only structural problem with [reliability::problem with] the 300 is the battery compartment lid, which with long term use can break off, as can the tiny latch on it. In my opinion, unless you get it for $50 or less, it is not worth it anymore. Cd players with MP3 support are in second generation now and can be found for less than $100. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 105 Summary: Good for 1999, but not anymore... Pros: Compact [compact::compact] , Easy to use [usability::easy to use] , Inexpensive [price::inexpensive] , Decent sound [sound_quality::sounds] , 1 Battery Operation Cons: Sub-Average [other_attributes::average] Headphones [headphones::headphones] , Few EQ Options, Inconvenient Hookup, Flimsy Battery Case Lid Bottom Line: Unless you get it for $50 or less, it is not worth it. 
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OVERALL SCORE=1.94
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio 300, which retails for about $150 is a great player for the money. It is made by a respectable company, which offers great technical support [customer_support::customer support] . The battery life is very long, the playback [other_attributes::playback] clear and loud, and the downloading of songs using their software [software::software] is simple and easy to use [usability::easy to use] . Plus, it only uses one battery! The only drawback is that the battery cover [other_attributes::cover] that it uses is sort of weak. The small piece of plastic wears out after a while, and eventually, it will break. I ended up taping the cover shut, but it's not that big of a deal. I've upgraded mine to 64mb via a 32mb smartmedia card, so I can enjoy about an hour's worth of music wherever I go! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 75 Summary: Great [general::summary: good] for the money [price::money] Pros: price [price::price] , reliability [reliability::reliability] , battery life [battery_life::battery life] , playback quality Cons: battery [battery::battery] cover [other_attributes::cover] is a bit weak, memory upgrade is expensive [price::expensive] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.91
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I'm not about to go out and pay $100 plus for a portable [usability::portable] mp3 player that doesn't have removable media (i don't consider flash cards removable media because they're so high priced). I bought this for $50. Would I recommend it for more than $50, no! But for $50, I had to have it... The Rio 300 is a quality device. It is lightweight and ultra portable [usability::portable] . The sound quality is whatever the mp3s are ripped at. CD quality? Then you hear CD quality. This version of the Rio holds for me about eight songs [songs::songs] , high quality. I could get 15 average quality if I ripped them lower. By the way, what is quality? Quality of the sound in kbps. I say 192 is CD quality. 160, unless your an audiophile, you will think it's CD quality. 128, you still probably won't notice it, but this is as low as I would go. The Rio comes with some really nice software [software::software] to rip cd's into mp3's and it is extremely easy to use [usability::easy to use] . Having no movable parts, you can shake this thing as much as you want, and it won't skip. It's great for running, jogging, shaking your hand violently while holding it, etc. If you ever see the Rio for under $75, I'd say get it, it's cool just to have. Anymore, wait a month. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Rio Schimo, 50$, OK. Pros: Portable [usability::portable] mp3's Cons: not much space [space::space] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought the Diamond Rio recently after listening to a friend's mp3 player! It was the best one there! It was lightweight, small, cute, and the clerk said it was skip-free. I bought it on the spot and I have never regretted it! I take it everywhere with me cuz it fits in any place, even into the palm of my hand! On the car or bus, it never skips, stops, or anything. The battery use also plays a little easier. It only takes one AA battery where a regular CD player usually needs 2 AA batteries for a short period of time! The Diamond Rio can be taken anywhere, played anytime, and is better than anything else you can find! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 129.99 Summary: Diamond Rio - the best around! Pros: Small, lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] Cons: controls [other_attributes::controls] are a little hard Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.46
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Now don't get me wrong. I own one. I believed the hype. Everything positive that has been said about it is true, save one, that we will get to in a minute. + Digital Quality Audio Playback + Compact form factor + No skipping + Lightweight + Random Playback + 12 Hours of continuous play But... - 30 to 60 Minutes of Playback depending on Audio Quality. (stock) Folks, I don't know about you but for me this one negative is just far too limiting. I thought when I purchased one of these things that the memory cards would drop in price pretty drastically in the near future and I could get around the short play time with multiple cards. Unfortunately that drop has never come, making it far to expensive [price::expensive] to justify multiple cards. The process of having to dump songs, then reload - at my computer - every time I want some new music (and with a 30 minute playback that is pretty often) is just too time consuming to deal with. So for now, I'm back to CDs, tapes, and FM. I look forward to newer products on the horizon that allow playback from CD, or the car models that play from an HDD (http://www.empeg.com). I applaud Diamond for the initiative they took in creating and distributing the Rio however. They took on the RIAA and won, clearing the way for all the rest. I say kudos to Diamond, but your products limited playback makes for limited appeal. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 100.00 Summary: Don't Believe The Hype Pros: No Skipping, Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , Digital Quality [other_attributes::digital quality] Audio Cons: Limited playback [other_attributes::playback] in stock [other_attributes::stock] model [other_attributes::model] , memory cards expensive [price::expensive] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: When i first purchased this product, i was very unsure about my purchase. there were so many other options for portable [usability::portable] audio devices out there. However, i was able to purchase this product for a price of $79.99, as opposed to the hundreds of dollars that mini-disk players cost. I must say that after using this product for half a year, I am thoroughly satisfied with it, and I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in music. As with any other MP3 player, you simply download the songs and then send them to your MP3 player via a wire that connects it to your computer. In less than three minutes, you can download atleast half an hour of music onto the PMP300. Many great features [feature_set::features] , coupled with the low prices [price::low-priced] , makes this product [general::product] a great purchase [general::great purchase] . Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 79.99 Summary: Diamond PMP300-great device [device::device] for a cheap [cheap::cheap] price Pros: great sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] , no skipping, ease of use, long battery life (1 AA), over half an hour of music Cons: not enough memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.91
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond RIO PMP300 is a great product [general::product] with a few minor setbacks. First i'll just go over the problems i had with the unit because that will only take a second. First of all the installation of the RIO and all of the required software was no problem for me but only because i use a computer regularly and know quite a bit about computers. It could however be a minor problem if you don't quite know how to use a computer very well. The directions however are very helpful [customer_support::incredibly helpful] and descriptive so even if you have no clue as to how to install computer accessories or devices installation is quite simple. The only other problem with [reliability::problem with] the RIO [rio::rio] is that there is no way to alter the bass or treble. You can only use the four presets: normal, rock, jazz, classic. Overall the Rio [rio::rio] is a very good product [general::product] that will make you the envy of your friends (except for the MD fans). The major plus of the RIO is the fact that it can never skip no matter what and the sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] is top notch. Despite popular belief Minidisc players CAN skip and because of this the RIO makes an ideal thing to listen to while going for a run or any other activity. The unit itself is also amazingly tiny. About the size of deck of cards and it gets about 12 hours on one AA battery and 18 hours on one Duracell Ultra battery. The RIO in its stock form can hold about 30 minutes of CD quality music or 1 hour of FM radio quality music. This can easily be expanded to 1 hour of CD quality by purchasing a Smart Media 32 megabyte card. So overall i would recommend purchasing this unit because now it is available for about 120 dollars at most stores then you can mail in a 50 dollar rebate so your total paid price ends up being only 70 bucks...less then most good Discmans. At this price its worth buying. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 (after $50 rebate) Summary: RIO PMP300 A good Product [general::product] Pros: cheap [cheap::cheap] , can't skip, small, 12+ hour battery life Cons: Preset [other_attributes::presets] EQ settings [other_attributes::settings] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.56
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I mean this is probably the best mp3 player you can get, the most advanced, the most memory, the nicest looking :) but also the most expensive [price::expensive] . Its about 260 dollars at Best Buy or something. I don't own one but one of my friends so and he left me check it out. Its nice and stuff, 64 megs, that'll let you store about 20 songs on it. But my opinion is if your gonna spend 260 dollars on a mp3 player where the maxium you can store is 20 songs, unless you wanna spend another 200 dollars to buy a memory chip, why not buy a mini disk player? I mean i have nothing against mp3 players, but I think a mini disk player is alot better if your like me, who has tons of music that I would like to be able to listen to, and not just 20 songs. Mini disk player is about 200 dollars and the disks are about 11 dollars for 7. You can record mp3s on it just as good as the mp3 player and the quality is pretty good [general::and * is very good] too. Also you can transfer from cd players , and it never skips. So if you've wanted a mp3 player all your life then get this, if your poor like me :) go for the mini disk player, its better in the long run. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 259.99 Summary: Kinda Expensive [price::expensive] Pros: Small Cons: Expensive [price::expensive] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.88
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I only bought my Diamond Rio because Beyond.com offered a $100 rebate on it. I figured that for $100 I could get the player and an extra memory card, which was a good deal [price::great deal] . Boy am I glad that I did it. The Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] is the perfect portable [usability::portable] music device for running. It is light, skip free, and completely customizable. It is about the size of a wallet and weighs only a few ounces. It also has a clip on the back that is very tight, which keeps it on your pants or belt while running. Like a CD player, you can play whatever music you want, but you don't have to worry about it skipping like a CD player. I also use it now instead of my portable [usability::portable] CD player when I'm going on trips. It is small enough to fit in my pocket, and you get a lot more bang for your buck battery-wise since it only takes a single AA. It also has a handy [usability::handy] "hold" feature [other_attributes::hold feature] , so that the music doesn't get accidentally turned off if the player gets jossled in your pocket. What are the drawbacks of the Diamond Rio player? Lack of memory means that even with the optional memory card, you are still only looking at a little over an hour of music. And since you load the music on through your computer, you may be somewhat limited on trips without a laptop. It is also expensive [price::expensive] if you don't get rebates when you purchase it, so look out for online deals. For my purposes, the Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] was a great buy [price::great buy] . I use it everyday for running, and for plane trips home as well. I'm not a gadgety person, but this is one gadget that I do like and that I think has value beyond the initial "oooh" factor. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 w/ $100 rebate Summary: Perfect [general::summary: good] Exercise [other_attributes::exercise] Partner Pros: Perfect for working [reliability::works] out- completely customizable [other_attributes::customizable] Cons: Limited memory [memory::memory] - have to load [other_attributes::load] songs [songs::songs] on through your computer Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Mp3, could it be the sound of the future. The new craze in the music industry is mp3. A new format of music that is now possible to be listened to with the help of portable players like the Dimaond Rio. Diamond MM, the creators of the Rio PMP300 and Rio 500, designed this product so to make it possible for mp3s can be heard while away from the computer. By personal experience with my Rio, I know that this is a great invention [other_attributes::invention] . With the Rio, you can bring this pocket size, 2.5 ounce music player with you anywhere and listen to the high quality music [music_quality::music] that you choose. Unlike cds, you can choose what songs you want on your Rio and transport them from your computer to the portable [usability::portable] mp3 player. With the small ear headphones, you listen to music [music_quality::music] that is crystal clear and don't have to worry about hitting bumps in a car like with cd players. Also, with the Diamond Rio, you don't have to buy cds or blank minidiscs like with a mindisc player or cd player. The Diamond Rio PMP300 is a great music player [other_attributes::music player] that should be bought by everyone who wants to be able to transport their music with them anywhere and who wants to get the music they want without buying complete cds or even blank cds. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 93 Summary: Music to your ears Pros: lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] (2.5 ounces), palm size [size::size] , clear, high quality, durable [reliability::durable] Cons: compatible only with windows [other_attributes::windows] 95 Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.15
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: When I first got this, I was tickled. AN MP3 PLAYER! Listen to music absolutely ANYWHERE without it skipping! But then I started noticing one flaw after another... I won this from a website, the guy said he was having troubles with it already and the battery cover broke. This didn't keep me from entering, figuring I could fix the battery cover. So it came and I played with it. The Battery cover was absolutely UNFIXABLE; I had to use a piece of electrical tape to hold it in place. It looked very cheap. I was bummed but it didn't keep me from using it. Then I noticed I could only hold a half a cd on 128kbps, so I decided to get a 32mb card, this helped a lot and it started to be a half-way decent MP3 player until I tried to use that same card in my camera, the mp3 player messed up the card so I could only use it in the mp3 player. Then as time progressed I started noticing cracks on the back of the case, this was weird because I am always cautious to keep my stuff in top shape. This isn't a total loss of an MP3 player though. It is really tiny, never skips, and sounds [sound_quality::sounds] pretty nice. But if you want an MP3 player, I would recommend getting a different type, you might have to pay an extra $50-$100, but it will be well worth it. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 0.00 Summary: Save your money... Pros: External [other_attributes::external] memory [memory::memory] slot [other_attributes::slots] , tiny [other_attributes::tiny] , easy to figure [other_attributes::figure] out. Cons: Only 32mb internal memory [other_attributes::internal memory] , cheap [cheap::cheap] case design, reformats external memory. Bottom Line: It definitely is convenient, but it would be better to pay the extra $50-$100 and get a more durable [reliability::durable] one with more memory.

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The rio pmp300 is cool [other_attributes::the * is good] . I can now get all that internet music onto a portable [usability::portable] device much more easily than plugging a stereo into the computer and recording it to tape. The rio's size is good [general::the * is good] . Small enough to fit in your pocket. And its true. You don't need a huge pocket like you did for the first sony walkmans. And also big enough to be noticed. Taking only 1 AA battery which will give you 12 hours playback [other_attributes::playback] is also good. I Like the digital/modern look to it though at first sight, someone might think it was a good looking FM radio because of it's size. Well I'll tell ya, it can do what no FM radio can do. The memory is decent [memory::the * is good] , though I wish it had more BUT as a starters MP3 player it does the job. If you are still not happy with the 32MB of memory [memory::memory] , diamond have made it easily expandable with a flash memory slot. You can buy extra cards in 16 32 and 64 sizes. The downloading is acceptable. All you do is plug a little cable into the rio and use the rio manager. A decent 4MB can download in 30 seconds which definitely is quicker than the tape concept. I highly reccomend this player for all people who don't have much cash in their pockets and have a MP3 collection on their computer they want to take around. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 75 (sale cause shop had fire) Summary: Great [general::summary: good] starters [other_attributes::starter] MP3 player Pros: Small price [price::price] tag [other_attributes::tags] , expandability, modern look. Cons: doesn't display title of song [songs::songs] , just track no. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.76
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I love the concept [other_attributes::concept] and potential of MP3 music files. I can take all my favorite songs [songs::songs] from my CD's and assemble playlists of my own design, and listen for hours through my PC. Nothing would make me happier than to be able to make this whole paradigm portable [usability::portable] . Enter the Rio PMP 300 - the most affordable [price::affordable] portable [usability::portable] MP3 player currently on the market. I purchased mine at Best Buy for $139, with a $50 mail-in rebate. It comes with 32MB of embedded memory, and has an expansion slot for 16 or 32 MB "flash" cards. My first let down was the lack of Windows [other_attributes::windows] 2000 support. Diamond offers some beta software at www.rioport.com that is supposed to work, but doesn't. I had to use another machine running Windows 98 to get connected to the Rio. Then there's the clunky parallel port interface. The pass-through adapter is nice, but dysfunctional - the Rio software fails to communicate if I leave my printer and scanner connected to it. Why can't they use USB? Finally, I remain unable to save anything to the $100 flash card I bought and installed in the PMP 300. I can only use the 32MB base memory on the Rio. Overall, I'm hugely disappointed in the complete immaturity of the product. It's clear that the technology [technology::technology] remains in a stage of development, and is not ready for mass consumption. Better players might be available, but I don't feel like shelling out $200 - $300 for them. My recommendation is to wait for the technology to mature and become more economical before buying. My suggestion to Rio is to speed up their development of the product, and make their existing line more functional. Full Windows 2000 support, USB support, and improved device [device::device] communication can be applied to the existing platform with just a little creative thinking and hard work... if they do so, I'll be more than happy to amend my opinion. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 139 Summary: A Big Disappointment [general::big disappointment] Pros: Compact [compact::compact] , lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] Cons: poor functionality [other_attributes::functionality] , flimsy [other_attributes::flimsy] design [design::design] , bad support [other_attributes::support] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.93
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: i bought this product because i wanted an easy way to listen to the music i wanted at the time. i am always satisfied [other_attributes::satisfied] and i love listening [other_attributes::listening] to the music of my choice. i love the fact that this never skips no matter how hard you hit it unless you hit the battery at a certain way. anyone who has $160 to spare and wants to make a good investment [price::investment] should get this. it i cost efficient and anyone could afford it. i can put what i want on it and you can fit more songs on if you dont mind having them be lower quality. go buy one now! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 160 w/ $50 rebate Summary: it kicks @$$ Pros: kicks [other_attributes::kick] @$$ Cons: can skip [skipping::skipping] when battery [battery::battery] is cut [other_attributes::cut] off Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Alright, I'm sure everyone knows what a mp3 is. Gosh, Friday night it was a 100,000 dollar question on Fox Network's Greed. Everyone learned quickly about the RIAA filing a lawsuit against Diamond for producing the first mp3 player, but since they were not offering illegal files, RIAA lost. I waited until I could get one cheap before I bought one, I was aware of its low storage space, I simply wanted one, I was sick of making CD-R's of music I was going to listen to for 3 days and throwing them out. I did some hunting around the net, and found a auction from a highly rated seller for $69 plus shipping. I bought it, the auction ended, UPS sent off my payment. A week later the Rio was on my doorstep, factory sealed, with everything that should be in there. I quickly plugged it in and threw in the installation CD. Suprisingly, I was having some crazy error. I tryed rebooting, wouldn't work. I got on the phone with Diamond (it was a Saturday at 11:35 am) and quickly got to a support representative. He told me to disable my antivirus software. Now why didnt they tell me that? Oh well. I got everything installed and was ready to go in about 3 minutes. I began to load some of my mp3 files onto the rio, the download speed [other_attributes::download speeds] is ok, I'm guessing it should take a couple of minutes to fill it up. If you fill it up, with average sized songs, it will take anywhere from 7-10. I was done with loading songs, got out the earbuds (they advertise every rio, even on the box with a nice set of headphones, but oh no, they have to send you some crappy earbuds) and turned it on. The music quality was great [music_quality::the * is good] , the Rio [rio::rio] was very easy to use [usability::easy to use] , no problems. The only downside I think of the Rio is its capacity, soon to be solved in the $269 Rio 500. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 69 Summary: The Quickly Aging Rio Needs Help Pros: Good Music Quality [music_quality::music quality] , Good Support [other_attributes::support] Cons: Low Storage Space [other_attributes::storage space] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.41
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought this player about 5 months ago and I have had no problems [reliability::had no problems] with it. The battery [battery::battery] cover [other_attributes::cover] stays on headphone jack [other_attributes::headphone jack] is fine case stays together. The 32mb memory is plenty for my needs. Plus I am not one who wasts time using these things at home when i have a great surround sound system [other_attributes::surround sound system] to listen two that i can plug [other_attributes::plugs] headphones [headphones::headphones] into if it is annoying to anyone. This is perfact for running on the way to work school, or if your going on a plane trip. I had a Philips CD discman that could play cdr's and cdrw's w/45 skip protection and it skiped like crazy. Putting 14 songs on the rio [rio::rio] with near cd quality sound [other_attributes::quality sound] is fine by me. I suggest this product to anyone. After all its only $100. If something goes wrong with this product use the warranty and send it in to get fixed (For those people who complain about problems with [reliability::problem with] the memory [memory::memory] . Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: Sparkling diamond Pros: It's just great Cons: No complaints here Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.72
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: mp3 players are a neat inexpensive [price::inexpensive] way to get music. unlike cd players mp3 players dont skip and songs can be downloaded off the internet and the put onto a chip which slips into the mp3 player and can be listened to. the diamond rio is by far one of the most popular but is it the best? i think it would be better if it were waterproof and if it came in clear colors [other_attributes::colors] ... i think circuit city sells these and i hear they are about 200 bucks.. if your looking to buy one i would read a lot of articles about them and make sure you pick the right one before you just go out and buy one. these mp3 players can be taken anywhere.. bus,train,park,bike,school etc... these things are awesome [general::the * is good] ! GET ONE! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: mp3 players Pros: awesome Cons: none! Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: DON'T BUY THE [general::dont buy this] RIO. As you may know it only comes with 32 Meg of memory (this is the current standard for most base model). Which means you can only play about 30 minutes of near CD quality music at 128 kbps, the min. required bit rate. (Music sounds [other_attributes::music sounds] terrible at 64 kbps, the rate that give you 60 minutes with 32 Megs). Firstly, that means you will likely be buying Flash Memory cards in the future for the Rio, to extend the play time and also to trade music with friends. This is where the big problem [general::big problem] with the RIO [rio::rio] comes in, it does not use the SM (SmartMedia) standard. The Rio reformats the Flash cards to its own proprietary format when it's inserted. Currently, every other MP3 player follows the SM format so you will NOT be about to swap songs with your friends who uses other players. Also, it is expected that future generations of the Rio WILL follow the SM format leaving the current Rios orphaned. Secondly, Diamond has a very poor record [other_attributes::record] for sending out the rebate. I'm still reading on the news groups that some people out there took 6 months to get their rebates. Thirdly, look into buying a player WITH a built in FM tuner. This is going to be a standard on the next generation players as well as more memory. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Summary: 30 minutes? Forget it Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I purchased my Diamond Rio through Mercata and it had a $50.00 rebate so I ended up paying only $49.95 for it. It is a great bargain [price::bargain] , and once my son learned how to download the music online, he doesn't have to worry about someone stealing his CDs. The battery life is great [battery_life::the * is good] and the sounds produces [other_attributes::sound produced] are also great. Unlike a CD player the Diamond Rio fits neatly in you pocket. If you do not have a pocket, it could go into a rolled up shirt sleeve or under a bra strap. This is a good product [general::product] for anyone on the go who likes music, wants quality sound and is tired of buying battery after battery for CD players. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 49.95 After Rebate Summary: Rocking Rio Pros: Sound [sound_quality::sounds] and Size [size::size] Cons: Small enough to get lost in a cluttered teenagers room Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Portable [usability::portable] MP3 players was the best thing in music invite (beside the CDs) and this product may be the best one out there. Out of all other players, this may be the most affordable [price::affordable] . When I shop around on the net, I always see MP3 players over $200 and I know I could never afford one but when I saw the Diamond Rio Player at Best Buy, I bought it right away. I would recommend this product [general::recommend the product] to anyone who is planning to buy a portable player. For every music lovers, this can be the best gift. And the best thing is, all the music you can listen to for free. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Most affordable [price::affordable] Pros: Low price [price::low-priced] Cons: Have less memory so I have to reduce the quality of my music Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: By now you have probably heard about MP3s and the digital music revolution on the Internet. What you may not have know is that there is now a way to listen to all you MP3 music on the run. The inventor of this wonderful technology [technology::technology] is Diamond Multimedia, makers of the Rio. The Rio houses thirty-two megabytes of RAM, enough to store several songs, but for many just not enough. The Rio package also includes the cable and software need to transfer your songs, so you?re ready to go as soon as you open the box. The Rio?s sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] is excellent. This is inherent in the MP3 compression it uses and nothing is lost when listening to the Rio. The major setback in this new technology is limited room. In order to fit a CD?s worth of songs on this player you have to sacrifice quality, a trade many are not willing to take. Diamond took this into consideration tough, and gave the Rio an expansion port, which allows the memory to be doubled. Only problem with [reliability::problem with] this is that the new memory costs almost as much as a new player. Overall, the Rio [rio::rio] is a good piece [general::piece] of equipment with some flaws to work [reliability::works] out. Hopefully future models will build on this great concept [other_attributes::concept] . Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 175 Summary: Loud and Proud Pros: Great sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] , portability [other_attributes::portability] Cons: Small memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.52
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: For those not familiar with it, the Rio player is a compact portable music player capable of playing quality music files downloaded from the Internet or from CD's. The player is about the size of a deck of cards and roughly the same weight. Even better, it has no moving parts so it won't skip. It comes with 32MB of rewritable built-in flash memory which holds about 30-35 minutes of CD-quality music (128 kbps). A 16MB external flash card can increase playing time. Included with the Rio Player is a bonus MP3.com CD with over 100 songs and other software and music files. Also included is a single AA battery [battery::battery] good for 12 hours playing time, headphones and a short User Guide booklet. All of this is available at a reasonable price [price::reasonable price] of $200 (memory upgrade is $50). I spent a couple days testing and playing with the Rio and I have to say it's a great product [general::product] and works as advertised. Some may think this is just another Walkman-type player. Like various music players, it promises to let you take music wherever you want to go. But don't mistake the Rio for a minidisc or a new portable [usability::portable] CD. The combination of several features make the Rio unique [other_attributes::unique] : the ability to play music files downloaded from the Internet, skip-free durability, CD-quality sound and rewritable media. However, I did find some room for improvement and have made some suggestions. Overall, it's a more than worthy alternative to the conventional portable player. Getting Started I usually get nervous when connecting new hardware on my computer but installing the Rio was quick, painless and finished in under ten minutes. There were two parts to the installation process, hardware and software. The Rio interfaces with the PC through the computer's printer port. I turned my computer off and replaced my printer cable connector with a Rio printer port connector (included). A special cable included connected the printer port and the player itself. Honestly, the most difficult part of this process was clearing the dust from the back of my computer! Next, I followed the easy installation instructions. The software included a proprietary Diamond MP3 player and playlist editor and the MusicMatch Jukebox program which makes MP3 files from CD's. The Rio is a relatively simple product and experienced MP3 users will have no problem [reliability::had no problems] getting started. However, beginners may have to spend extra time learning about MP3-basic concepts are explained only briefly in the sparse User Guide booklet. The MP3 format is attracting many new users and the Rio is a new kind of technology so a detailed guide is important. Getting Songs to the Rio After installing the hardware connection and software, I loaded the Rio player with music using the software. There are three main parts to the Rio Manager software: the MP3 software player, the playlist and the internal memory editor. All three software components had a clean [other_attributes::clean] and easy to use [usability::easy to use] interface [interface::interface] . The software player performed basic MP3 playing functions familiar in programs like Microsoft's Media Player and WinAmp. The playlist editor was good [other_attributes::the * is good] for browsing MP3 files on my hard drive and creating a temporary playlist before downloading to the Rio player. The playlist editor can load playlists that have been previously saved using other MP3 programs. Finally, the internal memory editor is used to download songs to the Rio and shows which songs are currently being stored. The internal memory window contains info like the amount of memory remaining, song titles, song order, size and date of the download. Click on the "initialize" button and it only takes about three seconds to erase the songs stored on the player. The actual downloading of the MP3 files was relatively simple. My routine was to "zero out" or initialize the Rio then search my hard drive for MP3 files using the playlist editor. Once I developed and narrowed down a playlist, I then drag and dropped the MP3 files from the playlist into the internal memory window where downloading begins. The download process from PC to Rio is actually faster than I expected. I transferred 8 songs with about 30MB of memory in 3 minutes 22 seconds. If you try to transfer too much data the Rio will drop songs from the end of your list. As a side note, a peculiarity which I did not encounter but is listed in the book is a possible error message if you try to copy a first generation copyrighted MP3 file. While testing the downloading process, I did have one minor problem in the beginning [other_attributes::beginning] which was quickly resolved. Occasionally I got an error message: "Unstable memory: refresh and initialize internal memory". After checking all my cables and experimenting a bit I discovered my printer was sometimes interfering with the transfer process. I turned my printer off and everything worked perfectly [reliability::works perfectly] . I didn't have time to ask why-I didn't care, I was ready to rock. The Hardware I've gone into a lot of detail so far, probably more than necessary because the Rio player itself is fairly intuitive [usability::intuitive] . Many of the same buttons found on the typical portable [usability::portable] cassette or CD player are present: volume, rewind, fast forward, play/pause, stop, repeat and random. Individual tracks or all tracks can be programmed to repeat. You can hit the "intro" button to get a short intro to each song. Also, instead of having a power on and off button, the player's "auto-off" function turns the Rio off automatically when it is not in use. A small information display on the Rio shows the status of many of the settings including battery life, memory remaining in the player, current song number, time elapsed, and each track's sampling quality (ie 128 kbps). The display was adequate but when out jogging at night I found myself looking for a light switch so I could see the settings. It may seem petty, but a simple light would be nice. Also, I was a little disappointed that track [other_attributes::tracks] titles and artist info isn't available. MP3 fans expect that info from their software players-why shouldn't the Rio have it? The display also shows the EQ settings which affect the player's bass, midrange and treble sound. The EQ settings include Normal, Classic, Jazz and Rock. I liked the warmer tone [other_attributes::tone] of the Jazz setting. You can adjust the tone to your particular taste, but the settings are pretty generic-I'd like to see better controls on future Rios to adjust bass and treble, balance and EQ settings. The next step and most important in terms of testing the Rio's usability was actually taking the player out jogging with me along the beach. Before subjecting the Rio to some rigorous testing I found the very useful "hold" button [other_attributes::hold button] which locks the controls so they don't move unintentionally. I turned the Rio on, slipped it in my back pocket and took off toward the beach bouncing up and down vigorously for the "Shake Test". One of the main attractions of the Rio is it's ability to play skip-free during exercise, so I was hoping it would not disappoint. I probably looked like an idiot bouncing up and down, but I can report that the Rio did not skip or lose power a single time during my personal thirty-minute marathon. Although the Rio survived my brief shaking test, I did find that it is far too easy to accidentally bump the battery cover off, which causes the battery to spring out and therefore turn off the player. Diamond should definitely make the battery cover more rugged and have a locking mechanism because "skip-free" doesn't mean much if the battery pops out of the player. The thirty-minute music storage time was sufficient for most of my outings because each time I went out the songs were fresh from the Internet and I didn't mind listening to them again. Obviously it would be nice to have a couple hours of music, but I'm content with the current playing time until technology catches up with the music revolution. I do recommend spending the extra fifty bucks for the memory upgrade. While I'm on the subject of memory, it would be great if the Rio kicked it up a notch and made it possible to store data. A lot of students use campus computers for various projects even if they have a computer in the dorm. I'm sure students (a big market for the Rio) would like the idea of transporting term papers or notes alongside the music on their portable player instead of using a disk. That would have a certain useful cool factor to it. Data storage might also be useful for address book [other_attributes::address book] and other information-must the Rio be limited to music? I thought the sound of the Rio was very good but the earphones were a bit uncomfortable. I'm accustomed to my own headphones so I started using them and noticed a big improvement in comfort and sound quality. As I mentioned earlier, EQ setting was generic but adequate. Also, keep in mind that there are various levels of compression for the MP3 format and that will affect both the quality of the music and the amount of listening time. If the songs are recorded using 64 kbps you should be able to fit an hour onto the player. However, you will be giving up sound quality and getting sub-Cd-quality sound. Personally, 128 kbps is the minimum encoding rate I find listenable, unless I am listening to spoken word. Another factor in the sound quality is the original quality of the file that was recorded. Homemade MP3 files often vary in their recording levels so that can affect quality. Conclusion In summary, the Rio [rio::rio] is a great MP3 player with some room for improvement. I enjoyed using it and although I've mentioned some minor problems, I think it is a great value [price::great value] at the sub $250 dollar price range. The Rio is a definite winner when it comes to combining sound quality, simple installation, ease of use and reliable [reliability::reliable] performance. A few adjustments could have easily put this player in the "classic" category. Just to recap some of the areas for improvement: I'd like to see song titles and artists names in the display window, better EQ controls, more informative User Guide for beginners, display light, document storage [other_attributes::storage] , greater song capacity [other_attributes::song capacity] , more rugged battery cover and better headphones. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: diamond rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] : a pretty good choice [general::good choice] Pros: easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: expensive [price::expensive] for extra memory [other_attributes::extra memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: diamond rio pmp300. finally a product that brings together the most current technology with a 'blue collar' appeal. many times people have asked me what else is a computer [other_attributes::computers] good for? maybe an occasional email, a random resume, and some late surfing! i can go to kinko's for resumes and email. and could buy a sega or some other type of game which incurs less problems(not to mention much less). the rio has begun to show the possibility of what the future holds.. the product is a lightwieght 'walkman', with cd quality music. you simply copy some of the cd's you have collected over the years, to your computer, then convert the tracks you would like to hear onto the rio. i find this the answer to my running dilema. if you, like i, enjoy to workout and hate bulky cd players, poor reception [other_attributes::reception] on a radio, or horrible sound [sound_quality::sounds] from a cassette, the rio is th answer. i was able to download some of my greatest hits [other_attributes::hits] (no 70's music allowed) and went running and working out for one hr. no problems. period. if you enjoy being outside running, jogging, walking (ignoring a significant other) for a period of an hour or so AND have a computer... welcome to the 00's. i purchased mine at best buy for 119 - 50 mailin rebate. --a few facts. * between .5 and 1 hr of cd quality music. * size of pager. * upgrades in memory avail. but expensive [price::expensive] . * buy your own headphones * batteries last 10 hrs (one AA) * software incld maintains all songs for you * good clip [other_attributes::clip] to attach to running shorts. * $50 rebate [other_attributes::rebate] until 2000 * you will not be disappointed Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 69.99 Summary: KJD -PMP300 Pros: lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , good sound [sound_quality::sounds] , battery [battery::battery] incld., Cons: still pricey, only 1 hr of music, headphones blow. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I believe that Rio 300 was the very first mp3 player that came out in the US. I may be wrong, but seems like it to me. The Rio mp3 player is a great mp3 player, but the bad part is that it's build-in memory card, so that means if you messed up your memory, then you HAVE to buy another player, or you can go buy another memory card to plug it in, which I don't think it's a good idea. Even though it was small, but it has a little features, because it was the first mp3 player they've ever made. Because Rio 300 was the first one and with very less features, they came up with the Rio 300 2nd edition to back up the first one. Another bad thing about the Rio 300 is that it has its own kind of read/write cord from your pc to your mp3 player, if somehow you lose it or broken, man, you are in bad luck, I haven't seen the cord for Rio 300 in the market YET, but maybe you can try the Rio's website and check with them. After all, since it's the first mp3 player, it's relly not that bad. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Man, it's out too soon! Pros: small, first mp3 player Cons: only holds 1 battery [battery::battery] , less features. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.48
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Although the rio has its ups like not haveing to change cds, its small size easaly put in any pocket, and hold ing as many mp3s as most audio cd do. The rio is not the best choice for many resons. First is that if you bump it hard it skips or goas to the next track this only hapens when it is set down, in pockets and in tabels but what i have found that helps is to set it on a pilow or jacket. Second is that its Battury always fals out unles you put it in your pocket upside down. The sound qoulity is not vary [other_attributes::varied] good either. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 42.99 Summary: the Skipie mp3 player Pros: size [size::size] , convinience Cons: skips [skipping::skipping] , batterys Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: From use and experience I am sold on the music quality and ease of use. This a very good buy [price::great buy] for a music lover. I believe this is a very good price [price::price] for this wonderful piece [general::piece] of mechanics. One of the wonderful things that is different then the CD player is that it doesn't skip. The reason is that it doesn't have any moving parts. I love this machine [other_attributes::machines] because it can fit in your pocket while you are having fun. I would recommend this music player [other_attributes::music player] to everyone. It even has a cool design [design::design] . Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: EXCELLENT [general::summary: good] PIECE [general::piece] OF MACHINE. Pros: Small design [other_attributes::small design] Cons: Small hard drive [other_attributes::hard drive] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is by no doubt the simplest portable [usability::portable] MP3 solution. Its just a great product [general::product] ! The convenient and simple mp3 files are easily uploaded to the Rio through the printer port. Also, the Rio comes with an adapter so you can connect both your Rio and your printer and use them at the same time! The good looks and simple interface also make this a great product [general::product] . The display show the Track #, the track time, volume and the compression rate of the current MP3. The Rio has a 32MB flash card built into it, which can store nearly an hour with the compression rate of 64kbps. That's not bad at all. If you want more than an hour, you can buy additional flash cards to suit your needs. There are 5 buttons on the front, Volume(both + and - buttons), Random, Repeat, and A-B. The Volume buttons increase and decrease the volume. The random button randomly chooses a song. The repeat button repeats the one song if pressed once, and all the tracks if pressed twice. The A-B button plays a section of one track from point A to B(You can choose point A and B). The Rio only uses one AA batter which lasts pretty long. There is also a "hold" switch. This switch prevents the accidental push of any of the buttons. For example, if you put your Rio in your pocket, and the play button is accidently pushed, the Rio will keep playing and wasting its battery, but with the Hold switch on, the button will not be pressed. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 (With Rebate) Summary: Simplest Portable [usability::portable] MP3 Solution Pros: So many, I can't list them all! Cons: Couldn't think of one! Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.79
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I own a 300SE and aside from the fact that it has updated firmware and more memory it is exactly the same as the 300. I was worried about things that I had read stating that the case was shoddy, the volume level was insufficient and the memory didn't hold enough. I just wanted to say that all of this IS NOT true. It seems really solid to me, not that I'd ever drop the thing or be rough with it, but it does just fine while jogging or riding a bike...as for the volume level comments perhaps people are just listening to songs encoded at a low base level because I listen to mine on level 5 of 20 and it's fine for most songs unless I'm in a REALLY noisy [usability::really noisy] environment...lastly I listen to all of my songs at 128kbps and I can fit an acceptable amount of music on my 64megs--no it isn't as much as a CD but with 2 32meg smartmedia cards on the way that should be more than enough to get me through all but the longest of plane flights. With the portability of the transfer cable and software I can just burn all of my mp3s to a Cd or 2, throw it in my luggage and change the songs out from wherever I happen to be...much more efficient than lugging around all of my CDR mixes and other CDs. True the parallel transfer is much slower than the USB that the 500 offers, but do I really want to use USB when places that I travel might not offer USB support? Also the backlight of the new 500s are supposed to drain the battery power and I don't find the lack of a backlight to be as big of a problem as I thought it would be, however. I would definitely recommend purchasing the rio remote as it super easy to use [usability::easy to use] and extends the headphone's cord length by a good 2 feet. See ya! PS-- 9 months later the Rio [rio::rio] is still great! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 179 Summary: Yay for Diamond! :) Pros: Great Sound Quality [sound_quality::sound quality] , Cool Colour! Cons: Pricey Expansion [other_attributes::expansion] Cards [other_attributes::card] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.46
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: MP3 technology is still in its infancy. still, not one to shy away from the advances of science, i went out and jumped head first into the revolution that is portable [usability::portable] digital music. Diamond were one of the first market names to show their hand with the Rio last year and it seemed peerless at the time. Supposedly able to handle hours of music and offering skip free performance, I was quick to slap my ?200 on the table. However I have been far from happy with it. Andy, what is MP3? Well its a digital [other_attributes::digital] format of music that allows the compression of audio without losing quality. This allows many hours of music to be kept in a relatively small space. It also makes it electronically "portable [usability::portable] " between technology such as Computers, MP3 players, etc. The Personal MP3 was destined to become the next generation Walkman. However, Walkmans start at ?10, not ?80! Whats it like? Well its a great concept [other_attributes::concept] . Offering hours of storage space and a skip free playing system all contained within a sleek case [other_attributes::case] , the Rio looked the part. However, the performance failed to live up to its boasts. Perhaps the haste of its entry to the marketplace lead to some overlooked audio errors. Although it claims to be skip free, I have had more than a couple of occasions where its advanced "future sound" storage has come a cropper. A sudden jolt or tug leaves it forgetting where it is during a track. It then stops and starts like a jumping CD. Not good. Since buying my model, they have improved this skip protection [other_attributes::skip protection] so consider that when buying one. Next the storage capacity comes under scrutiny. There is no way that you can store 2 hours of music at a decent kilobyte rate on a 64Mb memory stick. The Memory stick replaces the Tape in a walkman or CD in a discman and holds the audio data. When you consider a kilobyte rate of at least 128 to be substantial to not loose any quality, you are looking at only over just 1 hour of music or roughly 16 songs. So One Memory stick is the equivalent to 1 album at decent quality. you can cram loads of songs onto the memory stick if you want at a lower Kilobyte rate but this will then sound like its being played under water. While on storage, you must remember this: Memory Sticks are NOT like CD's. They are not easily interchangeable media like CD's. You can only change the music you are listening to by downloading new tracks directly from your PC or some other form of media. So you could soon get bored with the same songs on a long journey. It is also a very expensive [price::expensive] device. I dont think the price has come down by much (still retailing at ?150) and you can buy one with similar features for about half of this price. Something else to consider when buying! I think I have slated it enough now. Lets talk about its good points. Firstly is its compact design. Its small enough to fit in any pocket and light enough for you to not even There are also a few good things about it. It is notice it. That can be a problem if you are forgetful and lose it somewhere. However, I consider lightness and small size to be a plus point with an MP3 player. The design of the headphones allow them to fit snuggly inside your ears without them being too obtrusive. A design fetaure that compliments the sleek compact design [other_attributes::compact design] of the product. It is also very light on power consumption. CD Discmans will chew through a set of batteries after spinning an album once. The MP3 player will pump out your tunes for up to 12 listens on one Pencil Battery. The lack of moving components meants it is not so power hungry. Overall it is not the first choice in MP3 player due to its performance and price but it is still a match for most on the market. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Diamond. Not anyones friend Pros: Compact [compact::compact] Cons: Expensive [price::expensive] Bottom Line: Not my first choice on today's market

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OVERALL SCORE=1.83
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Okay, after winning my Diamond Rio from one of those websites where you play games, it has been in use nonstop. I never go anywhere without my Rio. Think about it how many mp3's do you have on your computer? If you are anything like me I would say around 2,500. Now have you ever wanted to listen to these beloved mp3's on something other then your computer? I know I have. And that is exactly what the rio does. It can store from 32-64 megabytes at a time. Thats enough for a couple of cd's (depends on the quality of mp3 that you rip). The sound is great [other_attributes::the * is good] ! I personally cannot see any difference what so ever between my cd player and my mp3 player. They sound the same. And with new utilities being released you mp3 player is constantly getting new features. One of the best of which is the actual ability to use it as a hard drive! Yes thats right you can store data on it and transfer it to another computer. Trust me on this one every last dollar you spend on this thing is well worth it. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): Free Summary: Don't be the last to have one Pros: Portable [usability::portable] mp3's, portable hard drive [other_attributes::portable hard drive] Cons: a little small (i almost lost mine once) Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought this product because I wanted to be able to listen to the music I wanted to listen to anytime and anywhere, the RIO allowed me to do this. It is a little expensive but really puts out. When I bought it it came with a couple of rebates so it's not as expensive [price::expensive] as you think. My advice is DON'T drop this product. It may still work but, like me, you might have to make a couple of modifications, because of the numerous times I have dropped it one of the battery pieces has popped off. So I have to put a piece of metal in with the battery. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: cool [general::summary: good] little invention Pros: Very easy to use [usability::easy to use] and small Cons: very few sound [sound_quality::sounds] adjustments [other_attributes::adjustments] available Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: With the ever-popular portable [usability::portable] MP3 player, tagged the Diamond Rio, you can easily create and organize custom playlists, schedule one or more files, including mp3 mail, to be delivered to your desktop or player, and you can organize, manage, deliver and play mp3 files using the Rio. With it's built-in browser, which conveniently allows you to drag and drop from within the program without having to mess with multitasking, is definitly a good buy [price::great buy] for beginners and advanced, alike. I would reccoment the Rio for anyone who has loads of MP3's and would like to listen to them while jogging or just on the road. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 89 Summary: Diamond PMP300 Review Pros: Small, compact [compact::compact] , sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] .. Cons: Memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.48
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: After receiving this player as a gift for x-mas, at first I was amazed by what it offered. It was incredibly small, and extremely light. 32 MB of space does seem like a lot when you first think about it HOWEVER, its really not!! I was incredibly disturbed to realize I could only hold at MOST 10 songs with 128 bitrate (128 bitrate being good sound [sound_quality::sounds] . Lower equals worse quality). If you get songs with 90 bitrate (which have lower quality) you can hold as many as 12, but the quality is terrible [other_attributes::the * is bad] , so its not worse it. Then, a week later I discovered these Flash Cards. They excited me as I looked at what they did, 32 MB more is nice. Once I saw the price of them I was shocked. 100 dollars!!!! Definetly NOT worth it. Maybe if they were 30 bucks. I definately recommend that anyone interested in a portable [usability::portable] mp3 wait for the 64 MB one to drop below 150, which will happen within the next 6 months. Otherwise, IT'S NOT WORTH IT. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: NO WAY! Pros: Small and Light Cons: Too Little Space, TOO EXPENSIVE [price::too expensive] Bottom Line: null

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Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The internet world becomes more like the outside world everyday. And as people adapt to the internet and the internet adapts to people, we become more involved in the advantages of digital information. Like many music/internet junkies, it was not long after my introduction to the internet that I learned of mp3s. I then thought, "Wouldn't it be nice to be able to listen to mp3s anywhere?" That's why I began to look for a portable [usability::portable] mp3 player, and I'll tell you why I chose the Diamond Rio and why it might be a good choice [general::a good choice] for most people. For starters, it has a reasonable price [price::reasonable price] . I bought it for around $170 and got a $50 rebate. So, it cost right around $120. Compared to other mp3 players such as the Nomad, which costs approximately $100 more, it seems like a bargain [price::bargain] . Well, in some ways it is a bargain, but it also has disadvantages. The Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] is really easy to use [usability::easy to use] so it would be a great choice [general::a good choice] for people less inclined to technical stuff. It has a really easy installation program, and I like the version of Music [music_quality::music] Match [other_attributes::matches] Juke Box they included. In addition, you get an entire sampler cd of mp3s to get you started. It's just an all around user-friendly [usability::user friendly] product [general::product] . However, the one thing I don't like about it is that it only has 32 MB of memory. You can purchase addition memory in the form of a flash card; however, the card is only compatible with mp3 files played on the Diamond Rio. Other mp3 players such as the Nomad allow you to use a standard flash card that is compatible with multiple file types. So, you could use the same flash card for your digital camera and your mp3 player. In conclusion, the Diamond Rio is great [diamond_rio::the * is good] . It affordable [price::affordable] and easy to use [usability::easy to use] . Looking back though, I wish I would have bought a cd drive capable of rewriting. That way, I could just make my own cds, but that also has downsides. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: Diamond PMP300, Side A and B Pros: Cheap [cheap::cheap] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: not flexible Bottom Line: null

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Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio in my opinion is one of the best portable [usability::portable] MP3 players out, if not the best. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. I've had one since August of 1999. I have had nothing but fun with the Rio. I haven't had any problems [reliability::have a problem] or misfunctions with it and it is very easy to use [usability::easy to use] . It has great sound quality and [sound_quality::have good * and] if you want to spend another three dollars you can buy an adapter from and electronics store that connects to the headphones part of the Rio and into the audio plugs of a stereo and you can listen to your MP3s on your stereo. If you love music [music_quality::music] and hate paying high prices for CDs then you need to get the Diamond Rio. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: Awesome [general::summary: good] Portable [usability::portable] MP3 Player Pros: Enables you to play [playing::plays] MP3 songs [songs::songs] without computer. Cons: External [other_attributes::external] flash cards [other_attributes::flash card] are expensive [price::expensive] . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The rio is the a simple and easy to use [usability::easy to use] digital [other_attributes::digital] player. It does not have any extra features (ie radio, recorder) with it and only records about 30-60 minutes for music. For the price though it is all i need. It is very easy to setup [other_attributes::setup] . The software install takes seconds and is very user friendly [usability::user friendly] . I wish it was easier to reorder songs in the software but i can't ask for everything. The rio itself is very easy to use [usability::easy to use] also. There are the basic forward/backwards buttons and also a repeat and random. Once and a while the player will keep playing the songs and not respond to my button pushing. Another complaint the Rio does not shut down automatically so that when the playlist is over and i forget thatthe Rio is still on the Rio runs out of batteries. Purchase Price:??150 Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: Diamand Rio [rio::rio] is a good first product Pros: Simple to use Cons: Very little music can be recorded [other_attributes::record] Bottom Line: null

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Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: From use and experience I am sold on the music quality and ease of use. This a very good buy [price::great buy] for a music lover. I believe this is a very good price [price::price] for this wonderful piece [general::piece] of mechanics. One of the wonderful things that is different then the CD player is that it doesn't skip. The reason is that it doesn't have any moving parts. I love this machine [other_attributes::machines] because it can fit in your pocket while you are having fun. I would recommend this music player [other_attributes::music player] to everyone. It even has a cool design [design::design] . Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: excellent [general::summary: good] inovation in music. Pros: Fun [other_attributes::fun] to play [playing::plays] Cons: Small hard drive [other_attributes::hard drive] Bottom Line: null

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Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Multi Media Personal Music Player 300 is a match box sized music player that plays compact disc quality music with no skipping, all because of the fact that it has no moving parts. The design is flawless [design::the * is good] , it makes playback easy with the push of a button. An accessory [other_attributes::accessories] that is a good thing for jogging though, is the headphone remote. It plugs into the headphone jack and allows you to pause, stop, fast forward, rewind, and skip forward and skip backward. This is an awesome device [device::device] for music [music_quality::music] lovers all over. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: Matchbox size cd player Pros: Small Size [small_size::small size] Cons: Lack of memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.76
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Man technology is getting better and better every year. I like this portable [usability::portable] MP3 player because you can record it and it's all digital and cd quality sound. The Diamond was the first to hit the market with a portable [usability::portable] MP3 player; RIO300. That unit could hold up to 16 hours of MP3 format music in its 32 MB memory. Now comes the second generation, RIO500, with a standard memory of 64 MB and easier-to-use [usability::easy to use] software [software::software] . MP3 is the music format of the Internet that is so effecient at compressing music that it can hold nearly 10 times the amount of music in the same space of a CD. The RIO500 is upgradeable to 96 MB for an outstanding 48 hours of uninterrupted songs. As always, there's no way to make it skip; it can't be scratched and will never wear out because there are no moving parts. Man that is so tight. A USB or parallel port cable connects it to the PC and the new RIO Audio Manager software has added features like EQ, bookmarking, playlist and is MAC or PC compatible. It comes in metallic gray, translucent teal and purple. It's so cool how almost just about anything is PC compatible. But than there's a little sad part is that the retail price for this unit is about $200 and up from what I've seen at electronic stores now a days. Well this is not a nessecity so only get it if you have the extra cash and you deserve something good for yourself. Other than that just settle for cd's it's not all too bad. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Cool [general::summary: good] Music [music_quality::music] On The GO Pros: It's digital [other_attributes::digital] , doesn't skip, can't be scratched, and you'll always get cd sound quality and doesn't wear out. Cons: This unit is a nice high tech toy but like most high tech toys this unit is kind of expensive [price::expensive] . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.69
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Yes, this is your best bet. Mine is wonderful. Now You can play your free music on this little device. Never will you pay for music or buy another cd again. With our technology and Mp3 and Rio, Music will be free. You can already get free music in the form of mp3 and all you have to do is purchase this little device, plug it in to your computer, push a button, and your music is at the palm of your hand for nothing.It pays itself off in time. mine already has. I purchased mine for $50 on sale and have already downloaded 30 CDs in mp3 form for free. Thats already about $400 in money that i saved just because i purchased a diamond rio instead of another cd player. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Is this your best bet? Pros: Free music [music_quality::music] for a great system [other_attributes::system] Cons: None Bottom Line: null

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Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Diamond RIO PMP300:SE I bought this product about two weeks ago, and it is amazing. I saw the RIO featured on CNN a while back and decided I had to have one. I paid $270 dollars for it. It has 64 megabytes of RAM and It can hold approxamately 13 songs at CD quality. It is also upgradable to 128 MB but the upgrade is rather pricey (around $150). It is also extremely easy to use [usability::easy to use] . The software that comes with it is very intuitive [usability::intuitive] and putting songs on is a breeze. The player itself is easy to use [usability::easy to use] too. The buttons are few and clearly marked, so there is no confusion. The only thing I didn't like about this product is the price. $270!!!!!! You can get the newer RIO PMP500 for the same price! I didn't know this at the time however and I bought this. If you are looking for a small, extremely portable music device that will call attention to you wherever you go, with great sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] . This is the thing to buy! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 270 Summary: A Wonderful Product [general::product] Pros: A wonderful machine [other_attributes::machines] , small and easy to use [usability::easy to use] . Lots of memory Cons: Very expensive [price::expensive] ($270) the newer PMP500 can be had for the same price. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.91
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Have you guys heard of Mp3 songs? Well, I'll explain a little of it then we'll move on to the portable [usability::portable] mp3 player. Mp3 is a file that can be played as a song file, it's like wav. file, they are all the same, but mp3 file is way smaller than wav. files. Most of wav. file are around 30 to 40 mb, and for the same song, the mp3 file is around 4 to 5 mb! Anyway, move on to the mp3 player. I own one myself, and it works like magic! IT works like the walkman, cd player, and md player, but the only difference is that you don't have to tape it, burn it or copy it onto a tape, cd and md, all you have to do is download it and plug the plug from the mp3 player into your computer and just wait for a little, then ba-la bin, ba-la boomb! There you have your 60 mintues songs and you are worry-free about losing your tape or cds. the Diamond PMP isn't a bad mp3 player, yes it's cheaper and less feature than the others, but it's not that bad at all. It still plays the best sound [sound_quality::sounds] and it's shockable, just put some batteries [battery::battery] in it, then you are good for around 6 hours straight I believe. It has been a long time since I've changed my 6th batteries. But I'll keep you updated. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Better than MD Pros: great sound [sound_quality::sounds] , small, and works like cd player! Cons: they can give out a little better ear phones. Bottom Line: null

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Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: After my grandmother lost my walkman I was devastated, and wondered how would I ever live without it. Though as she gave me a check I was set on getting a new sony walkman. Though as I walked past an aisle in Fry's I saw the Diamond Rio PMP300 in the corner of my eyes. It was on sale as well with exactly the amount of money my grandmother gave me $90. That price is beyond reasonable for an Mp3 player of todays ages. I have seen it being retailed at over 150 make sure you shop around, and check your local electronics store before you shell out that much. I am going to tell the goods and the bads that make the Diamond Rio pmp300 what it is today. Good ->It is reasonably priced [price::reasonably priced] compared to other brands mp3 players, such as D-link, Sony and others -> Lightweight for easy storage and holding while exercising *NOTE* A great idea for this items usage is to put on as many tracks as possible and then bring it to the gym. Your not at the gym that long so the songs won't be that repetitive. -> Can hold up to 32 mb of ram, that is generally from 7-8 songs depending on the size of the Mp3 files. -> Has easy user interface, easily readable and feelable if your player is at the bottom of your pocket [other_attributes::pockets] Bads -> Once i accidentally dropped it, and it was broken [reliability::is broken] ever since. Whenever i would turn the player on it would turn off, and when i moved it around it would turn off. As well as the hold button stopped functioning after some time. -> A good and bad is that your limited up to 32 mb of ram, which is not much considering thats around 30 minutes of music play. With only 30 minutes if your going on a long distance trip the songs are bound to get annoying sooner or later. -> The extra memory card you could buy for your rio was as expensive [price::expensive] as the actual player. That came as a shock, I might as well just bought another player instead. -> Everybody asks you what that is in class, and its a hassle to worry about losing it since everybody once one. Though a note* is that some people may like the fact that they can show off their new electronic device. Conclusion The product [general::product] is a decent product [general::product] , and i must commend diamond for having excellent customer support [customer_support::customer support] . I had a problem [reliability::have a problem] with my rio and they shipped another one but not free of charge. But they were really nice and easy to talk [other_attributes::talk] to on the phone. Which made me feel better about my mp3 player. Bottom line if you have the money get the Diamond Riopmp300 mpe player, if you don't go to target and get a cassette player with a radio.=) Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 90.00 Summary: To be or not to be, the rio pmp300 is a decent product [general::product] . Pros: cheap [cheap::cheap] , light, small, easy user interface Cons: delicate [other_attributes::delicate] , hold button [other_attributes::hold button] doesnt work after sometime, expensive [price::expensive] , low storage space Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Mp3 players are the new wave of music. These will be around for a long time. They are compact [compact::compact] and easy to carry [other_attributes::carry] with you anywhere you go. Since the music is digital it will never skip, like a cd player does. Only the songs you want to hear will be put in its memory, because you make your own playlist. you can get the tracks from the internet or by ripping songs off your cds. A cd player can not compare to this product, nothing does.this hasn't been out long but you can tell it will be around and popular for a long time. So if you are looking for a hot item for yourself or for a friend, an mp3 player is the one. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 Summary: New Wave of Music Pros: small,light weight [light_weight::light weight] , Cons: nothing Bottom Line: null

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Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: (Updated 4/21/00) The thing Diamond doesn't want you to know about the RIO is that it can transfer data bi-directionally! I've owned both the Rio and the Rio SE. The original Rio was a bit anemic on memory, but the newer Rio SE takes care of this with a respectable 64 Mb of onboard flash memory. Yeah, the Rio and Rio SE only have a parallel port interface, and yeah, some of the newer players have more trick features like built in FM reception capabilities or larger alphanumeric displays. There is one thing that the Rio and some of the earlier MP3 portables [usability::portable] can do that the newer ones CAN'T: Bi direction transfer of data! (More on this later...) The Rio SE is basically identical to the original RIO .mp3 player except it now has 64 Mb of memory and the Eq setting [other_attributes::settings] problem has been solved. The display still only shows the track number, play time and encoding rate. The newer Rio 500 w/ USB support has a better alphanumeric display, but is now fully SDMI compliant and the bi-direction data transfer feature is gone in the Rio 500. There is no way to program the play order of tracks on the Rio but you can select a random shuffle mode. The track order can be arranged when uploading .mp3 files into the Rio. There is Smart Media Flash memory slot for 3.3 v Flash Memory cards (current prices are about $33 for 16 MB, $66 for 32 MB, and $139 for 64 Mb). Pretty costly, but the higher on-board memory will allow you to put it off for now until prices drop. Judging from how the prices have changed according to www.pricewatch.com, the SM Flash cards are dropping in price about 50% every 4-6 months or so (what ever happened to Moore's Law?). The Rio SE works fine [reliability::works fine] with my 32 Mb card, and it is reputed to work OK with the 64Mb and the 128Mb cards too (haven't found anyone who has tried it yet though). The sound quality is good [sound_quality::the * is good] , according to an extensive review of several models by www.soundandvisiononline.com, they could not discern much of a difference in sound quality between different manufacturers. At 128 kbps, which is widely considered as "near CD quality", the Rio [rio::rio] sounds [sound_quality::sounds] great. 256kbps is really the encoding rate to have true "near CD quality", but the storage times drop drastically (see below). You can begin hearing artifacts and wierd echoes below 80 kbps. I have to admit, when I am running or in a noisy environment, I can't tell the difference between 80 and 128. The maximum volume is still not quite loud enough, this is unchanged from the original Rio. They have however corrected the bug in the ROM in the Rio that caused the preset Equalizer settings to return to Normal if you hit any buttons on the face besides the volume buttons. A custom user [other_attributes::user] setting [other_attributes::settings] would have been nice. A new quirk on the Rio SE is that the first .25 sec of a track is clipped. As most songs have a quiet period between tracks [other_attributes::tracks] , this is not a problem usually. In tracks that start right away or blend into the next track, the slight pause is a bit annoying. You can fix it by encoding your .mp3's w/ a .25 sec pause at the front end or use a fade/out utility during the encoding phase. The RIO SE's firmware is v1.2257. You can check your firmware by hitting the Menu button (on top of the Rio) and hitting the FF a few times. EQ Presets: (unchanged from the RIO) Normal: Flat response curve, no change to sound Classic: a slight bass boost and full treble boost Jazz: full midrange boost and slight treble boost Rock: full bass and treble boost Common record times are listed below: 32 MB:@80kbps=55:23, @112kbps=39:06, @128kbps= 34:08, @256kbps=17:04 64 MB:@80kbps=110min, @112=80min, @128=70min, @256=35min Yeah, the recording industry hates this capability. You can actually use the original Rio and Rio SE to upload and download info to and from the player. This is not supported by the original manufacturer's software, but an organization known as the Snow Blind Alliance has hacked the Rio's (and the MP Man and other players are in the works...) control protocol quite cleverly. Without modifying the hardware, you can upload music and yes other files like .zip files to and download from the RIO. This effectively turns your Rio into a 32MB or 64 MB portable [usability::portable] disk drive for transferring files. This capability was built in but Diamond does not implement it or document it in an attempt to avoid being sued by the RIAA. They completely disavow this capability. There are some limitations to this though, and they are as follows: 1) d/l speed from the RIO and RIO SE is about 1/2 the u/l speed. Upload speed is as normal full rate approx 100k/sec ( --> Rio) Download speed is 1/2 normal rate approx 50k/sec (Rio -->) 2) The Flash Memory used is subject to the occasional bit error so that unforgiving formats w/o error correction or redundancy like .exe or other binary files may be corrupted [reliability::corrupted] . Not a problem with [reliability::problem with] some .zip files that can be repaired. Perfectly acceptable [other_attributes::acceptable] for .mp3 files and graphics files where a single inverted bit may never be noticed. 3) You have to run some occasionally buggy 3rd party software. Some of it is pretty good. The best seems to be "Dreaming of Brazil", links are listed below. I use this capability to transfer big bulky .zip files and not for piracy, indeed, the authors of the various programs that support the bi-directional data transfer feature discourage. It is useful for getting .mp3 files from my workplace (that has broadband access) back home where I can store the files onto my hard drive. If the capability is built in, I like the ability to use it at my discretion. Try this with the newer SDMI (SMDI, whatever...) compliant portable [usability::portable] .mp3 players. In my opinion, the bi-direction transfer capability is worth the slightly slower transfer speed [other_attributes::transfer speeds] . I also like having alternative software to the occasionally flaky program Diamond provides. I can fit much of the 3rd party transfer software onto a single floppy w/o having to install it onto the host system. Just bring the floppy, the parallel port adapter and cable and your .mp3 player and you are CONNECTED! Links: Snowblind Alliance http://www.world.co.uk/sba/ The hacked protocols AND source code!!! Some executables for windows also available. Get em while they're not suppressed and DISTRIBUTE!! Dreaming of Brazil http://im.parkverbot.de/harald/ 3rd party transfer software, VERY full featured and probably the best of the bunch. Unofficial RIO FAQ http://members.xoom.com/_XOOM/lancebirch/thezone/rio/riofaq.html All the stuff Diamond won't document. Rio Geo http://welcome.to/riogeo/ A smaller transfer program, pretty basic, can be unstable, but fits on a single floppy and doesn't require any specially installer program. Rio Inside Out http://pc40.mpier.uni-frankfurt.de/rioio/ REALLY detailed views of the hardware and innards so you don't have to take YOUR Rio apart. P.S. Most of this info is NOT that new, but I haven't seen it widely disseminated, hope you find this interesting. P.P.S. If you want REALLY kick ass portable [usability::portable] sound, check out headphones from Koss (the Porta Pro's and Porta Sport models, best bass response [other_attributes::bass response] ever from portable [usability::portable] compact headphones, comfortable [usability::comfortable] and < $80), or Entymolic's $300 ear buds (AUDIOPHILE). Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Some little known facts about the RioSE Pros: BI-DIRECTIONAL data transfer [other_attributes::data transfer] , the SE doubles the memory and fixed some of the EQ problems of the original RIO. Reasonably priced [price::reasonably priced] . Cons: Yeah, slower parallel port transfers (but screw that SDMI nonsense!), still pretty expensive [price::expensive] Bottom Line: null

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Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I've been tracking the Diamond RIO since before it was even available on their webpage. When I heard you could put MP3's into a walkman (even smaller actually) and then play them, I was ecstatic. It has all the benefits of Sony MiniDisc, with a lighter package, and with 100% skip free digital sound (since there are no moving parts). Well I was about this close --> <--- to buying one when they came out, except when I looked closer, I realized the 1 hour of advertised playing time was with using MP3s with a much much lower stream rate than the usual 128kbps. Meaning, if I actually wanted to use the songs I listen to, I'd have to settle for about half an hour. With a MSRP of 199.95$ (when it first came out) and smart cards in the hundreds (for a 32 meg one, to boost the RAM size to something decent), the total out of pocket cost would have been huge. So here I am RIOless, however a few days ago, my roommate let me borrow his. I hooked it up to my parallel port without a hitch, and after snagging an AA battery from my TV remote, I was ready to roll. However, it seems that the software on the CD was only compatible with Windows 9x platforms, NOT Windows NT 4.0, soooo with much reluctance, I rebooted. A few minutes later, I installed the software [software::software] (very easy) and was ready to go. Luckily, I have a few smartcards (my girlfriend just found them...dont ask me) so I popped in an 8 meg one and the RIO PMP300 found it without a problem. I trasnferred some songs over, and in a few minutes they were on the RIO. Only about 40 mins with 40 megs, but hey its not bad. The sound quality is EXCELLENT [sound_quality::the * is good] , just like a CD player, however in a package about a third of the size and much lighter, plus it requires just 1 battery with a supposed life of 8-12 hrs. Yeah its great, but the drawback is quite a problem [other_attributes::problems] , 40 mins of music just doesnt cut it. Also the PMP300 doesn't support ID3 tags, which leaves one clueless as to what song is playing or where exactly you put the U2 versus the Rage Against the Machine. It has an LCD display, would it be that hard for ID3 support?? I realize Diamond has recently put out a new RIO (the PMP500) with 64 megs of RAM, but it has a sticker price of about 200$, not exactly affordable [price::affordable] . The concept is great, however the usefulness of an Portable [usability::portable] MP3 Player just isn't up to par yet. When the 128 meg+ versions come out, then I'll be interested. The PMP devices have some potential, but until then...I'm saving my money. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50$ (100 w/50$ mail in rebate) Summary: Small package, large potential Pros: Small, light, no moving parts, easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: no ID3 support [other_attributes::support] , only 32 mins of music Bottom Line: null

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Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: When I first bought this little device, everyone kept asking me what it was. Once a luddite exclaimed with shock, "Are you using a portable radio?" Of course nowadays these things are much more common and most people have at least heard of MP3. Because it was the first device out there I bought it out of curiosity, and the need to be on the cutting edge of course. The first few weeks I used it all the time, taking it with me virtually everywhere. As such, it performed admirably, with long battery time, small size and no skipping. This is the future of course. Anyone who buys a portable [usability::portable] CD or tape player doesn't know what they're missing. As far a drawbacks the memory is the biggest one. When these things get up to 200-300 megs instead of the paltry 32 megs, they will be indispensable. The headphones and controls were also a big problem [general::big problem] . Both of which just sucked. But hey, when you're a consumer pioneer you have to take these deficiencies in stride. By now a bevy of competitors have entered the field, and buying the original Rio would be a mistake but a year ago it was unbeatable. What I'm still waiting for is a MP3 player that actually supports Windows NT. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Being a Consumer Pioneer Pros: The first MP3 player on the block [other_attributes::blocks] Cons: memory [memory::memory] , headphones [headphones::headphones] , controls [other_attributes::controls] , lack of NT support Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I purchased a Rio when it was still fresh and hot it was around the time Sony tried there MPMan on the market. I got a very good deal [price::great deal] on my Rio and loved it to death [other_attributes::death] . When my original Black Rio with 32mb of memory arrived in front of my house i ripped open the box and took the Rio out. It was sooooooo small compared to what i would have thought it would be! I was so excited to use it that i was disappointed [general::the * is bad] that i couldn't right away i first needed to install some software yay! Once installed i transferred some of my favorite mp3s over and gave it a listen. I thought the sound was excellent. Of course at that i time i had realy bad computer speakers [other_attributes::computer speakers] , now i have a Microsoft Digital System. The next day i took it to my Graduation and it really killed some time. All of my friends were amazed at it and people who didn't know anything about mp3s were going home after and searching for songs! It was great. Of course in the end my friend screwed up my Rio and now the Play button doesn't work but that's ok i had fun with it. There are of course better newer Rio's out there like the 500 wow i bet that sounds [sound_quality::sounds] nice. I highly recommend a Rio [rio::rio] and hope you get your hands on one soon. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 70 Summary: Lets go to Rio Pros: Quick [other_attributes::quick] ,Easy,Great sound [sound_quality::sounds] Cons: No id tag [other_attributes::tags] recognition [other_attributes::recognition] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.46
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: So you've heard about MP3 audio and how you can now "take it with you" using portable [usability::portable] MP3 players. You've heard about Diamond's Rio PMP300's or seen them in stores at a pretty decent price [price::price] so you're thinking about buying one? Well, here's my take on the ol' Rio... yes, the black one. =] Technical specs from Diamond Multimedia's website: Diamond Multimedia RIO PMP300 Size: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 5/8" Weight: 70 grams (2.4 ounces) Onboard Memory: 32 Megabytes (upgradeable w/flash memory card) Battery: single 1.5V AA battery Slots: 1 Battery Slot & 1 Flash memory slot Parallel Port Transfer Rate: (test performed while downloading) Approx. 10 sec. per 1 MB of music <6 Min. to fill a 32MB flash card Distortion Rate: 0.01 - 0.1% Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 95dB Connectors: Headphone connector & Parallel cable connector System requirements provided by Diamond include: Windows 95/98 Pentium 90+/compatible 16MB RAM or higher 256 color or higher VGA graphics Well, lets go through what all these specs mean first... The size is pretty darn small! It's about the same size as your Sony MZ-50 Minidisc player but not as wide and lighter. In fact, the Rio is terribly light. It is so light that it's quite easy to fumble around and also very, very portable [usability::portable] . Even if you do add a flash memory card to expand the capacity of the Rio, it's probably only a few grams heavier. You can carry it in your pants pockets with ease. It does indeed come with a belt clip of sorts and though it is removable, I haven't removed mine because the clip is useful. It is a tight fit on your thicker leather belts but otherwise a secure fit. You can even clip the Rio like a pager (clip facing outside your pants pocket). The onboard memory is 32Megs... kinda on the small side for MP3, honestly. I highly recommend getting a 32Meg flash memory card to upgrade the Rio to 64Megs... or at least a 16Meg card. You don't need to buy it from Diamond (though Diamond would like you to think so) but rather, any 3.3V SmartMedia card will do. (Personally, I'm using the Simple Technologies 32Meg SmartMedia card) One thing to note is that adding flash memory to Rio does not create a contiguous storage increase. In other words, if you need a file to stretch across your onboard 32 to your addon... forget it. This usually happens when you're trying to fit that last MP3 on your Rio and it is just too big to fit on... you'll have to start it anew on your flash memory addon, if at all. Oh, and to use your cool new flash memory addon, you need to format it for the Rio using Diamond's formatter program. However, as of 12/17/99 the formatting program isn't available from Diamond's website and I was lucky enough to grab it from a friend. Update: Well, Diamond/S3's site is still utter crud, but you can get the Rio's updated software from this URL: http://www.diamondmm.com/customer_caretechnical_supportupdatessoftwareAudioRIO_PMP300.htm Also, there's www.rioport.com to download the free Rioport manager. If you're an audiophile and are somewhat distrubed when MP3's aren't encoded at a high enough bitrate to prevent squelches and other audio "anomalies" from the compression. The rule of thumb is indeed 128KB/s encoding is pretty much CD quality, but there are quite a few songs that I listen to that buck that trend and require higher bitrates. Also, there is Variable BitRate (VBR) and the PMP300 comes with Musicmatch Jukebox, which if you upgrade to the latest version includes a FHG VBR encoder. This encoder is really fast and great sounding, better than Xing Technology [other_attributes::wonderful * technology] 's VBR. Variable bitrate changes the bitrate for sections of the MP3 to get the best sound [sound_quality::sounds] . I do suggest getting another CD audio extraction program to rip your CDs to WAV files since Musicmatch's CD audio extraction is far from perfect and a bit slow. One thing of note is that if you do indeed use VBR MP3s, the time display and bitrate displays will be displayed totally wrong on your Rio's LCD. Small price for perfect CD sound I say... compared to Sony's MiniDisc compression, I'd say that correctly encoded MP3s are always better. Takes a single battery? Yup... and boy does it take it! The Rio is definitely a high drain device and eats that single AA battery for breakfast. I've used Rayovac rechargeable alkalines, Duracell Ultras, and Rayovac Maximums in my Rio so far and the Ultras and Maximums generally last for about half a week of intense use (my guess is 12hrs of play time). The rechargeable Renewal lasted only 2 days and play time was only 3-5 hrs. One big thing about draining your battery quickly is the sensitivity of the Rio's buttons. It's best to turn the "Hold" switch on when you're not using it the Rio, which can be somewhat annoying. Also, though skip-free, the Rio's AA slot is vulnerable to being jarred enough to restart the Rio. Give it a good enough whack and it will restart, so it isn't exactly shock-proof but you can shake it till kingdom come. Update 4/10: I've switched to 1300mAH NiMH batteries and they do last the standard 6-8 hours of solid playback and I definitely recommend for Rio users. And if you're concerned about the speed of parallel port transfers of your MP3s... you're correct! They are indeed slow. Approximately 100-120KB/s which means 32 Megs takes a short while. You could make a snack for yourself while its going. Another concern is that when you're downloading MP3s into your Rio, sometimes a second or two from the beginning of the MP3 is cut off. So your songs may start abruptly. Can you download from your Rio to use it as a tiny storage unit? Sure, with the right 3rd party software and your parallel port adapter with you. Again, the continuity of the memory is still an issue [general::still an issue] . Distortion rate is pretty darn low and the signal-to-noise ratio is reasonable. However, many of my friends have complained about bad bass reproduction [other_attributes::bass reproduction] which I believe may be an issue with the headphones [headphones::headphones] you use. High end frequency reproduction is quite good and the Rio performs [other_attributes::performing] great with Jazz reproduction. The power that the Rio drives its headphones with is pretty low, so you'll need to jack up the volume on higher quality headphones [headphones::headphones] . On my Sony digital headphones, they sound pretty darn good. The EQ functions are somewhat useful in accenting particular frequencies and the Rio's standard random play and repeat are functional. If you use Windows NT as your primary OS or just plain don't like Windows 95/98, then you do have an alternative with 3rd party software such as RioShell which is freeware. Otherwise, the other system requirements you should already meet without a problem. I wouldn't suggestion paying more than $100 for it and try to find that 32Meg flash card for as little as possible. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 83 Summary: Is the Rio 300 for you? Maybe... Pros: A decent highly portable [usability::portable] audio [other_attributes::audio] solution [other_attributes::solution] Cons: Limited storage [other_attributes::storage] and a few small problems Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.52
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: If you want an mp3 player for cheap these days, this one is an excellent choice [general::a good choice] . You can probably find one on ebay for $50 or less. The sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] is okay. You might want to get your own headphones, as the ones they give you are pretty cheap. In fact, the whole design is kind of cheap, which is the biggest knock against it other than the lack of memory [memory::memory] . Battery usage [other_attributes::battery usage] is pretty good. I've gone a week of heavy playing without too much damage. If you have the money, I'd say get a more expensive [price::expensive] one with more capacity. Or better yet, get a mp3 cd player, which is my preferred choice these days. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50.00 Summary: Good [general::summary: good] budget mp3 player Pros: Inexpensive [price::inexpensive] . Easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: Cheap [cheap::cheap] plastic [other_attributes::plastic] parts. Lack features Bottom Line [other_attributes::lines] : A decent bang [other_attributes::bang] for the buck. A bit dated now.

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought the Rio 300 special edition a couple of weeks ago. I bought it because I had hundreds of MP3's on my computer and the rio was the most appealing portable [usability::portable] MP3 player to me. It is a small portable [usability::portable] and stylish [design::stylish] device that I would recomend to anyone who has an MP3 player or is looking to purchase one. There are many rumors about the buttons not responding or the Rio not holding enough songs well from my experience so far they are all completely untrue. 64 mb is enough to fit at least 21 4 minute songs then if you add $100 more you can purchase a 32 mb memory card and have easily 30 songs all together. And if you get sick of a song or want another one on there instead you can just delete a song off the rio or off the memory card. And a big plus is that it only takes about 10 seconds to get a song from your computer to your rio. It is a great investment [price::investment] and one of the best MP3 players out there. In a recent pole the Rio 300 special edition was ranked #3 behind only the Rio 500($279) and the Nomad Jukebox which at a $600 price tag is a total and complete RIP OFF [customer_support::rip off] . Rio all the way! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199.99 Summary: Rio RuLeS!! Pros: Durable [reliability::durable] , Light weight [light_weight::light weight] , Looks awesome , Very portable [usability::portable] , Great Sound [sound_quality::sounds] , can easily hold up to 30 songs [songs::songs] , Easy to Use [usability::easy to use] . Cons: Nothing The RIO is amazing [rio::the * is good] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got a pmp-300 portable [usability::portable] mp3 for xmas and I think it is very cool [general::and * is very good] . I can pick and chose the music I want to listen to. The built in memory allows you to play about 7 or 8 songs, which is not too bad. The nice thing is that you can extend the memory by adding on a flash card. Those are expensive however, and probably cost more than the player itself. The person who bought it for me was really lucky and got it for only 99$ in addition there was a 50$ rebate offer from RIO. So, It was a great deal [price::great deal] for a great player. The down side is that this player is probably going to be out of date soon. So, if you don't really care about having cutting edge technology in your hands this might be the player for you. You never know, prices might go down [reliability::go down] drastically once the next generation players hit the stores. Best of all it operates on one AA battery!!!! The battery lasts for a while too. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): around 50$ Summary: Great [general::summary: good] portable [usability::portable] mp-3 Pros: Great sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] and small size [small_size::small size] Cons: low memory [memory::memory] . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio is a fun toy. It is also an expensive [price::expensive] toy. If you have some cash to blow, and you enjoy listening to MP3s, go for it. Sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] is excellent, depending on the "bitrate" you encode your songs as. You can fit about 30 minutes of CD-quality music, about 60 minutes at sub-FM radio quality. For most purposes, you don't need CD-quality, since chances are you will be using headphones. I generally encode at 96kbps, which provides [other_attributes::provides] a nice balance [other_attributes::balance] between sound quality and storage space. I can fit about 45 minutes (or one standard-sized album) on the device. The controls [other_attributes::controls] are very easy to use [usability::easy to use] , especially useful is the "hold" slider, which stops any other controls from operating until "hold" is switched off. This prevents draining of the battery if it is in your pocket and "play" gets hit accidently. It comes with a belt clip, interface cable, and a pair of very loud headphones. The interface cable broke about a week after I bought the Rio, but Diamond quickly sent me a new one. Upgrade cards are available, but they are rather expensive [price::expensive] and hard to find. It also comes with two CD-ROMs--One with the Rio software, and one with about 100 sample MP3s. The software for Windows is rather hard to use, but I found a transfer program for Linux which seems to work very well. I have not listened to any of the sample MP3s on the CD-ROM. If you are looking to get into the portable [usability::portable] MP3 scene, and have the cash to burn, go for it. Otherwise, wait until the prices are driven down by competition, and storage space increases. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Fun toy, expensive [price::expensive] toy. Pros: Tiny size [other_attributes::tiny size] , excellent sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] , excellent interface [interface::interface] Cons: Small storage capacity [other_attributes::storage capacity] , expensive [price::expensive] . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.50
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: PMP300 RIO MP3 PLAYER With the advent of Winamp, Napster, Gnutella and a slew of illegal web sites distributing MP3 files, my hard drive at the office quickly became the home to hundreds of MP3 files. Being an avid runner and a lover of all things music, this gave me enough reason to go out and purchase a portable [usability::portable] MP3 player. After being a longtime portable [usability::portable] CD player user, I initially had my doubts about purchasing an MP3 player. After careful examination of the actual physical product I couldn't help but to laugh at how tiny this little gadget was. About the size of a deck of cards and as light as an empty box of cigarettes, this little player is a far cry from the saucer-like CD players on the market. The Diamond RIO PMP300 player was the first MP3 player on the market. Being anxious to move into the next phase of music technology I decided to splurge for the $150 player, eventually getting 50$ back (it seemed like forever)from the manufacturer's rebate. PMP300 Take 1 -- A bad beginning [other_attributes::beginning] Well, the first one I purchased over at Circuit City [other_attributes::circuit city] had problems.Real problems. After an hour of listening I discovered that my battery power was virtually depleted. Something didn't seem right with it, because it also skipped. Then after a few more weeks of dealing with these flaws thinking [other_attributes::thinking] that this was just "the sacrifice I would have to make for buying new technology", I clicked the darn thing on and it wouldn't turn on [reliability::not turn on] ! "All right! That was it!", I thought. So I called up the toll free number explaining to them that I tried everything but to no avail. They were happy to receive it and sent me a refurbished one which I received a week later. PMP300 Take 2 -- A better start The refurbished one worked [reliability::works] like a charm. The battery life was long enough for some good long distance runs. The sound quality was excellent [sound_quality::the * is good] and the ability [other_attributes::ability] to listen to all of the songs off my hard drive was a real thrill. Some bad points though: If you want to pause in the middle of a song, you won't be able to. It will start from the beginning of a song. Also, some of the parts are a bit shoddy. The battery casing snapped off and broke after I clumsily dropped it on the ground. Lack of memory. This baby only carries 32 MB of music leaving you with 9 -12 tunes(app. 3-5 min each). Not enough if you're going on a 12 mile run. For a first time player this one is not too bad. All in all, I give this player a thumbs up! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: A good 'My First MP3' player Pros: portable [usability::portable] ,skipless,easy to use [usability::easy to use] ,toll free number Cons: not enough memory [memory::memory] ,shoddy parts Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got this for the purpose of listening to audio books, not playing music. For my purposes, the player is perfect [other_attributes::the * is good] except that it can't resume. If I have a 30 minute mp3 file, everytime I stop it I have to start from the beginning. The player can fast forward within mp3s, although not fast enough if you're trying to skip 20 minutes worth of audio. As far as playing music goes, it does quite a decent job, although I wouldn't recommend it because the internal memory is 32 MB and even though you can expand it via SmartMedia memory cards, the memory isn't contiguous-- you can't treat the additional memory as a whole, but two parts. Example, if you buy 32 MB of memory card (totalling 64 MB), you still can't put a 40 MB mp3 file the device. By the way, 32 MB is the maximum memory card that it can use.. you can't use 128 MB memory cards. I haven't used this player for long so I can't say how reliable it is, but for the few days that I've used it I've had no complaints. The earphones that come with my player is a Sennheiser MX-300, and the bass is weak [bass::the * is bad] for music (the earphone has a 20-20k khz frequency response so it's not the earphone but the player). But like I said, I don't recommend this player to play hifi music. I'd prefer the Rio Volt cd mp3 player for that. The biggest problem [general::big problem] with the player is the software. If you're using Windows 2000 forget about it. The software installs only in Windows 95/98. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 40 Summary: Not hifi but perfectly acceptable [other_attributes::acceptable] Pros: Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , relatively small Cons: Can't resume, software [software::software] runs on win95/98 only Bottom Line: It's a pretty good toy if you can find one cheap

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio MP3 player is the answer to every jogger's prayer. Finally, a lightweight portable [usability::portable] audio player that will not skip. But this isn't a product simply for joggers. The Rio player is small enough to fit in a pocket and listen to as you walk across campus to class, or a few blocks to the post office. The most attractive feature [feature_set::features] about this is indeed its size and weight, or lack thereof. Yet no convenience comes without a price. Here, its memory. While it claims to store 60 minutes of digital audio, this is at a sampling rate of 64kbps. CD-quality MP3's are almost always encoded at 128kbps. In english: It doesn't really store 60 minutes. The memory is sufficient, however, to provide some tunes for the morning (or midnight) run, the walk to school, or walking the dog. The extra memory can be purchased, but at an incredibly high price that probably isn't really worth it unless you're training for a marathon. The audio quality suffers some, but is acceptable for a portable [usability::portable] audio player. The only other drawback is that the computer software might be a little confusing for those who are not so computer literate. Once you figure it out, however, it works [reliability::works] like a charm. The connection between the Rio and your computer isn't lightning, but it is fast enough. If only for its size and the fact that it will not skip [skipping::skipping] , this is an extremely attractive alternative to a portable [usability::portable] CD player. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Pretty darn good. Pros: Size [size::size] , doesn't skip Cons: Little memory Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got this MP3 player for free when I upgraded to Windows XP, so I admit that I did not have much of an emotional investment to the product. Once I saw how easy it is to hook the MP3 player to Windows XP, and simply drag and drop files back and forth I was immediately addicted! This is a really cool product [general::product] . This MP3 player has a few expected features (repeat, random, etc) but beyond that it's a very basic player. After I had this player for one month, the battery door broke. The design of the door included a tiny clip to hold the door closed. The clip was not strong enough to hold the battery in for very long without breaking. I used my MP3 while I was running, so I admit it took a slight jarring while I ran five miles three times a week...but I would expect it to hold up to that light punishment. Because of the poor battery door [other_attributes::battery door] design I do not recommend this player. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 0.00 Summary: It's A Diamond, (except for the Design) Pros: Small, compact [compact::compact] , and very functional [other_attributes::functional] . Cons: Battery door [other_attributes::battery door] is a bad design [design::design] Bottom Line: Avoid this player because of the poor design [design::design] of the battery door.

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OVERALL SCORE=1.83
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: First off, lemme say this: It's worth the money... I love mp3's because I can sample tracks before I buy them... Or, put my CD's on to my computer and then have the CD upstairs... Great! But when I didn't have the CD, it sucked when I wanted to hear a song that I had on mp3 but not on CD. Then I hear about the Rio... Awesome piece [general::piece] of machinery... But $200? No way... The price drops, as expected, and I think, well, I'll get one now. I ended up paying a little over $100, and I have a $50 mail in rebate. Ends up being like $65. I like that price! No more then a CD player. I finally got my Rio... WOW! It's just what I needed... Portable [usability::portable] , GREAT sound [sound_quality::sounds] , easy interface, no complications installing the software, everything went as it was supposed to!! Plug-n-Play for once! And it's great... No brainer buttons... Works for about 15 hours with one AA battery, and doesn't skip.. Great! My only beef with it is when the mp3 is a higher quality (over 96kbs), they hold less of them. Only 8... Though, when the mp3s are ripped at 96kbs, it can hold 12, which is normally a whole CD. Not bad... It's worth the money. Shop around online. shop.theglobe.com is where I got mine... Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 65 Summary: And they... Score! Pros: Great sound [sound_quality::sounds] , super easy interface [interface::interface] Cons: Not enough base memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: With this great mp3player you can create and organize custom play lists. Schedule one or many files including mp3 mail to be delivered to your desktop or player unattended.You can also organize, manage, deliver or play mp3 files using this player. It has a built-in browser that conveniently allows you to drag and drop from within the program without having to switch back and forth between programs I definitly reccomend this player to anyone who digs MP3's Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Dimond Rio Pros: Works [reliability::works] good Cons: takes time to learn [other_attributes::learn] to use Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The 300 is fine, it's the company that produces it that's the problem. Lost star 1 The supplied CD has only music web links and no setup for the control panel.I demanded they send me what I paid for. Their reply was I should go to some web site and spend my time downloading the sofeware. Lost star 2 Diamonds LPT port adapter crashed [reliability::crash] my scanner. Their reply was I should go BUY another LPT port card. Excuse me ? Lost star3 The ear buds they supplied in place of the headset I thought I was buying fall out of your ears if you move.I demanded they send me the headset I paid for. Of course. they didn't Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 160 Summary: 300 PMP,,,How To Lose Stars Without Even Trying Pros: n/a Cons: n/a Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.94
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Well i baught a d link 16mb portable [usability::portable] mp3 player. All i have to say is dont buy it. In a 16 mb player they say that you can have 30 min of music. thats a lie you can only have about 4 songs and about 10 min if music. a 32 mb is better but still only about a half and hour of music. i would suggest getting a 64 mb or better, the rest of them are just all rip offs [customer_support::rip off] . But if you listen to little music and want someting better than get a 16mb or 32mb player, or else stick with at least 64mb. It is however very user friendly [usability::user friendly] and comes with all the software u need. Its small and convineint and attaches on the computor where the printer would attach. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: Should U buy IT?? Pros: Sound Quality [sound_quality::sound quality] is Exellent Cons: little space Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Many people ask why should I get an MP3 player? I already have a Discman. Is there really a difference? In my experience the answer is yes. I purchased one of these little numbers a few months back after a friend recommended it to me. To put it simply, I love it [general::i love it] . The sound [sound_quality::sounds] is as crisp as a CD player, it will fit in almost any size pocket, and can you say 100% skip free? Even the Discman with 40-second ESP will skip after a while, but sense there aren't any moving parts it can never be a problem. Another problem I've had with anti shock is it drastically reduces the battery life on your disc man, this thing runs on a single AA battery and it lasts forever. It was also a lot cheaper than I expected; I picked it up at Best Buy for only $100. My Discman cost more than that! Music lovers, this is as good as it gets. Go out and pick one today!!! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100.00 Summary: PERFECT [general::summary: good] ALTURNATIVE TO A DISC MAN Pros: nice & small Cons: flash card [other_attributes::flash card] expansions [other_attributes::expansion] are a little pricey Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought the Rio 1 year ago when beyond.com was having the $50 special after rebates. I have been very impressed [general::was very impressed] with the technology [technology::technology] more than the product. It's great to get 30 minutes of music on there, but this can be limiting and lead to expensive [price::expensive] memory purchases. The quality of the product is great [general::the * is good] , so if you can get it for $50 or less (which you can easily - check out www.mobshop.com) I would go for it. Even the bigger memory models will eventually be constricting and not worth the hefty price of $200-$300!!! The biggest problem [general::big problem] I have had with teh Rio is the memory size. Memory is expensive [price::expensive] . Luckily I jog 30 minutes at a time so for this purpose the product is great [general::the * is good] . I switch my music once a day and find it convinient, light, no skipping, and large battery power. I would buy the Rio again for that price. Don't spend more than $100 for any MP3 product as the flash memory [other_attributes::flash memory] problem is very frustrating. I would consider minidisc (I hear there is a technology where you can copy MP3's to minidisc but not sure of the details). Another cool thing about the Rio is that software exists where you can store any type of file on the Rio and take it with you as a sorta mini-hard drive. I don't have it and never used it, but this sounds like it could be useful. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Currently good price [price::price] for features! Pros: Light, No Skip, Battery Usage [other_attributes::battery usage] is Low Cons: Memory Size [other_attributes::memory size] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.83
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I purchased on rebate from beyond.com, at a total cost of $50 for me. I enjoy using it, and its ability to play without skipping. The lack of a disc or tape to insert [other_attributes::inserts] is also nice. It's a great way to listen to music when you're working out, or on a trip. PROS ---- No Discs --There is no disc to scratch or lose. You can't destroy the media, which is a nice bonus [other_attributes::bonus] . No Skipping --For the same reason above, the player will not skip or jump. It's nice, especially when you're working out. Long Battery Life --On a decent AA battery, the player will last at least 15 hours of continuously playing. It's an added bonus if you're on a LONG trip, where you don't have to change the batteries. CONS ---- Pricey Upgrades --Memory Upgrades for the Rio are very, very expensive [price::expensive] , almost as much as the player itself. For them to be a real competitor, they need to make this cheaper. OVERALL ------- Good Product [general::product] for the Gadget-inclined. This is also a good buy [price::great buy] now, now that the newer versions are out. It's a good way to get into the MP3 Player market. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Portable [usability::portable] Music without the Media Pros: Stable [other_attributes::stable] , Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , Inexpensive [price::inexpensive] Cons: Pricey upgrades [other_attributes::upgrade] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: We bought the Diamond Rio PMP3 player because we were spending a LOT of money on writable cds. I was converting the MP3s into cd format and then having custom made cds. My husband has picked up the new hobby of old time radio programs and we were finding he could only fit two programs per cd. At around $1 a cd, this was becoming quite costly. We needed another alternative. Intro Diamond Rio PMP300...it is lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] and very easy to operate [usability::easy to operate] . No, it doesn't have a ton of memory, but depending on what you are looking for, it can be the perfect fit for you. We can download three or four thirty minute radio programs, listen to them once or twice and then download more. The commute to work is about ninety minutes round trip for my husband, and that is just about what the Diamond Rio has...I think it would also be perfect for joggers [other_attributes::jogger] /walkers, or just long enough to do an exercise workout. The price is very reasonable, we found it at Best Buy for $119 (actually paid $169 less $50 rebate). Digital music is here to stay. I'm sure like with any electronics, the quality of MP3 players will go up and the price will go down [reliability::go down] . But for right now, we are very satisfied with the Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] PMP300 Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 119 Summary: Depends on what you're looking for... Pros: Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , extremely easy to operate [usability::easy to operate] Cons: Not a lot of memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.38
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: After hunting high and low for a good deal [price::great deal] on an MP3 player, I finally settled on the Rio 300. It seemed like a good buy [price::great buy] for it's money, with many features and 32 MB of storage. Unfortunately, it broke [reliability::it broke] less than 24 hours after I bought it. I was working and jamming [reliability::jams] away to some songs at work, and when I bent over to pick something up, the Rio fell and never worked [reliability::never worked] again. Understandable, but it fell from less than 2 feet off the ground, so if you're in any way klutzy, I'd stay away [general::stay away] from this player! As far as the other things, with your 32 MB of memory, you're going to fit between 5-8 songs, which is no where near the amount that most retail places brag that this can play (hours of music, yeah right!). Fortunately, the Rio 300 is easily expandable. You can add 32 mb more memory to it without spending too much money. When the Rio 300 died, I went out and bought a Rio 600 and was promptly shocked at how much the memory backpacks costed ($80 for expanding the Rio 600 as opposed to around $20-$30 for the 300!) The size is just right. Not bulky, easily hand held or slipped into a pocket without much bother. In the short time I used the Rio 300, it really seemed to be a great player and a good buy [price::great buy] for the money (Compared to the rio 600), yet I am weary to buy something again that can be wrecked so easily. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: An alright experience Pros: small, no skipping, can repeat just PART of a song Cons: easily [other_attributes::easily] breaks, can't hold many songs Bottom Line: If you're careful with your toys, this is the MP3 player for you. If you're a klutz, stay away [general::stay away] !

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OVERALL SCORE=1.72
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: All in all, I like my RIO PMP300. But it was free; you couldn't force me to pay 200 for basically a walkman. I enjoy listening [other_attributes::listening] to my MP3's; it's like a programmable CD player. But without spending an extra 100 for a memory card, you get only 30 minutes of music. Like one of the other reviews said, great for a jogger... if you only run for 30 minutes or don't mind listening to the same songs again. On the bright side, 1) it was free, 2) it came with a program you can burn your own mp3's with, and 3) if you have a laptop, you can easily download your songs as often as you like. So in summary, a good product [general::product] . However, we'll have to wait until the price comes down before it becomes truly a mainstream necessity. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Summary: On the bright side, it was free. Pros: Just like a programmable CD player Cons: Too expensive [price::too expensive] , too little memory onboard. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.72
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: As a consumer product, the Rio is very well designed [design::design] . The controls [other_attributes::controls] are intuitive [usability::intuitive] to anyone who has used a CD player. The device itself has a reasonably solid feel, aided by the lack of the moving parts and opening doors found on other portable music players. The best use for current-generation Rios is for playing music during a run or workout. I wouldn't plan to use one for general music listening because the storage capacity is extremely limited [other_attributes::the * is very limited] (about an hour of music, depending on the MP3 bit rate). Expansion flash memory cards are available, but they are too expensive [price::too expensive] to be practical. A better solution for general music listening would either be a portable [usability::portable] CD or cassette player or a radio. Of course, if you don't mind listening to just an hour of music before needing to hook up to the PC and download new songs, then a Rio could be fine for you. However, for "active" use, the Rio really shines. It is surprisingly small and lightweight--this doesn't come off well from the pictures you see in advertisements. Partially this is because the Rio uses only 1 AA battery, while most other portable music players need more batteries, adding both weight and size. Of course, as a solid-state device, the Rio will never skip. The included earphones are the hard kind that you stick in your ear and I found them to be uncomfortable. For extended listening, I would plan to replace the headphones (unless this type works well for you, of course). Included software The included software [other_attributes::included software] is very easy to use [usability::easy to use] . The Rio Manager is based on a modified version of Winamp, the very popular freeware audio player. Also included is Musicmatch, a popular CD ripper, MP3 encoder and music library manager. I believe Rioport (Diamond's Rio spin-off) also offers some upgraded software for download, but I have not reviewed it. Encoding tips If you plan to encode MP3's from your own CD's, plan to use a bit rate of at least 64-96k bits/sec (8-12k bytes/sec). This bit rate is theoretically comparable to FM radio, but the actual quality is highly dependent on both the encoder used and the specific music. To my ear MP3's encoded using the FhG encoder consistently sound better at the low bit rates required to get a decent amount of music into a Rio. Unfortunately, the software included with the Rio (Musicmatch) uses the inferior Xing encoder. Using the Xing encoder, I find that I need to use 128kbits/sec to get acceptable quality on many (but not all) songs. This further reduces the limited storage capacity. However, recently the Musicmatch developer announced its plans to switch to the FhG encoder. This should improve the quality of encoding in the future. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Best for working out Pros: small, lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , "skip-proof" Cons: limited storage capacity [other_attributes::storage capacity] , mediocre encoder Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.50
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: (Updated 4/22/00) The thing Diamond doesn't want you to know about the RIO is that it can transfer data bi-directionally! There are MANY opinions written already about Diamond's ground breaking RIO Portable [usability::portable] MP3 player. Yeah, the Rio and Rio SE only have a parallel port interface, and yeah, some of the newer players have more trick features like built in FM reception capabilities or larger alphanumeric displays. There is one thing that the Rio and some of the earlier MP3 portables [usability::portable] can do that the newer ones CAN'T: Bi direction transfer of data! (more on this later...) The original Rio itself is a pretty basic .mp3 player with 32 Mb of memory. The display only shows the track number, play time and encoding rate. There is no way to program the play order of tracks but you can select a random shuffle mode. You can only set the track order when you upload the files to the Rio from your hard drive. There is Smart Media Flash memory slot for 3.3 v Flash Memory cards (current prices are about $33 for 16 MB, $66 for 32 MB, and $139 for 64 Mb). Pretty costly but the limited on board memory almost makes adding additional memory a necessity. Considering how cheaply the original Rio is going for (<$99 common) now that the SE and the Rio 500 and other newer players are out, you could probably afford to spring the $139 for a 64 Mb card, and for a total cost of around $230 have 96 Mb of memory! Check www.pricewatch.com for current prices; they seem to be dropping by about 50% ever 4-6 months. (Quite a bit slower than Moore's Law!) The sound quality is good [sound_quality::the * is good] , according to an extensive review of several models by www.soundandvisiononline.com, they could not discern much of a difference in sound quality between different manufacturers. At 128 kbps, which is widely considered as "near CD quality", the Rio [rio::rio] sounds [sound_quality::sounds] great. 256kbys is actually the level that gives you really "near CD quality", but your limited memory makes this a tough trade off. You can begin hearing artifacts and wierd echoes below 80 kbps. I have to admit, when I am running or in a noisy environment, I can't tell the difference between 80 and 128. The maximum volume is not quite loud enough, I suppose in a portable [usability::portable] device, this is safer (ie. being better able to hear people screaming at you to watch out!), not a big problem [general::big problem] for most listening levels though. There is a bug in the ROM in the Rio that causes the preset Equalizer settings to return to Normal if you hit any buttons on the face besides the volume buttons. Sort of annoying, especially since the Eq display does not reflect this change and you must re-select your desired Eq settings. This problem is in firmware v1.2249, corrected in the Rio SE and the later Rio's w/ firmware v1.2257. You can check your firmware by hitting the Menu button (on top of the Rio) and hitting the FF a few times. EQ Presets: Normal: Flat response curve, no change to sound Classic: a slight bass boost and full treble boost Jazz: full midrange boost and slight treble boost Rock: full bass and treble boost Common record times are listed below for 32 Mb capacity: @80kbps=55:23, @112kbps=39:06, @128kbps= 34:08, @256kbps=17:04 Yeah, the recording industry hates this capability. You can actually use the original Rio and Rio SE to upload and download info to and from the player. This is not supported by the original manufacturer's software, but an organization known as the Snow Blind Alliance has hacked the Rio's (and the MP Man and other players are in the works...) control protocol quite cleverly. Without modifying the hardware, you can upload music and yes other files like .zip files to and download from the RIO. This effectively turns your Rio into a 32MB or 64 MB portable [usability::portable] disk drive for transferring files. This capability was built in but Diamond does not implement it or document it in an attempt to avoid being sued by the RIAA. They completely disavow this capability. There are some limitations to this though, and they are as follows: 1) d/l speed from the RIO and RIO SE is about 1/2 the u/l speed. Upload speed is as normal full rate approx 100k/sec ( --> Rio) Download speed is 1/2 normal rate approx 50k/sec (Rio -->) 2) The Flash Memory used is subject to the occasional bit error so that unforgiving formats w/o error correction or redundancy like .exe or other binary files may be corrupted [reliability::corrupted] . Not a problem with [reliability::problem with] some .zip files that can be repaired. Perfectly acceptable [other_attributes::acceptable] for .mp3 files and graphics files where a single inverted bit may never be noticed. 3) You have to run some occasionally buggy 3rd party software. Some of it is pretty good. The best seems to be "Dreaming of Brazil", links are listed below. I use this capability to transfer big bulky .zip files and not for piracy, indeed, the authors of the various programs that support the bi-directional data transfer feature discourage. It is useful for getting .mp3 files from my workplace (that has broadband access) back home where I can store the files onto my hard drive. If the capability is built in, I like the ability to use it at my discretion. Try this with the newer SDMI (SMDI, whatever...) compliant portable [usability::portable] .mp3 players. In my opinion, the bi-direction transfer capability is worth the slightly slower transfer speed [other_attributes::transfer speeds] . I also like having alternative software to the occasionally flaky program Diamond provides. I can fit much of the 3rd party transfer software onto a single floppy w/o having to install it onto the host system. Just bring the floppy, the parallel port adapter and cable and your .mp3 player and you are CONNECTED! Links: Snowblind Alliance http://www.world.co.uk/sba/ The hacked protocols AND source code!!! Some executables for windows also available. Get em while they're not suppressed and DISTRIBUTE!! Dreaming of Brazil http://im.parkverbot.de/harald/ 3rd party transfer software, VERY full featured and probably the best of the bunch. Unofficial RIO FAQ http://members.xoom.com/_XOOM/lancebirch/thezone/rio/riofaq.html All the stuff Diamond won't document. Rio Geo http://welcome.to/riogeo/ A smaller transfer program, pretty basic, can be unstable, but fits on a single floppy and doesn't require any specially installer program. Rio Inside Out http://pc40.mpier.uni-frankfurt.de/rioio/ REALLY detailed views of the hardware and innards so you don't have to take YOUR Rio apart. P.S. Most of this info is NOT that new, but I haven't seen it widely disseminated, hope you find this interesting. P.P.S. If you want REALLY kick ass portable [usability::portable] sound, check out headphones from Koss (the Porta Pro's and Porta Sport models, best bass response [other_attributes::bass response] ever from portable [usability::portable] compact headphones, comfortable [usability::comfortable] and < $80), or Entymolic's $300 ear buds (AUDIOPHILE). Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 or lower, check auction sites. Summary: Some little known facts about the Rio Pros: BI-DIRECTIONAL data transfer [other_attributes::data transfer] . Reasonably priced [price::reasonably priced] now that newer units are out. Cons: Yeah, slower parallel port transfers (but screw that SDMI nonsense!). Eq settings reset unexpectedly. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I recieved one of these devices for christmas. it was great!, for about a week, then changeing the music got to be a hassle. , then i lost it. damn thing [other_attributes::damn thing] is too small. when a cd based mp3 player is made i will be all over it drooling, untill then. save your money people, buy an old pentium laptop instead, it will cost about the same, and have 100 times the usefullness. trust me, mp3 isn't quite ready for the mainstream yet. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Not worth it!!!! Pros: small, lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , portable [usability::portable] Cons: too small, too little memory, too long to transfer music. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.94
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio, in itself, is a great product [general::product] . No moving parts, simple use, small and lightweight. But in my opinion, even with the $50 rebate Diamond is now offering (until like March 2000), you should definitely wait, especially with the PMP300 standard edition. I bought my RIO with the idea that I could now go anywhere with any music or sounds I wanted. I found it's best for sharing sound clips or new songs with friends. But it's not as great as I originally thought. One thing is the tiddly memory thing. Flash cards are quite expensive [price::expensive] so boosting memory takes money. 32 megs is definitely not enough. Though it's great to have portable [usability::portable] , digital audio, you don't get very much. Also, I find the batteries drain at a strange rate. Sometimes it'll last a while. Sometimes they burn out quite quickly. I haven't really carefully counted use but I wish it could last longer. I also had initial problems with [reliability::problem with] setting [other_attributes::settings] it up. I had to call tech support and change CMOS settings to get the parallel port cable to work right. Also, if I have my printer plugged in to the parallel port when I transfer files, I get errors. *(update)Recently I had a few troubles with my Rio. It seems that a mild, sudden, jostle would cause it to lose power and restart. As if someone took out the battery and put it back in quickly. Even a mild brush would sometimes cause it to do that. Technical support was friendly [other_attributes::friendly] and helpful and I soon got my replacement. My recommendation? Wait. This is the first of the digital players available. I'm sure that in the next five years, something much better, and even better priced is bound to come out. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: Why You Should Wait for the Next Player Pros: Great idea. Good sound [sound_quality::sounds] . Relatively easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: Technology [technology::technology] ain't perfect yet. Memory is tiny. Better things to come... Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: About six months ago I decided to get a portable [usability::portable] mp3 player. I went to my local electronic story and at the time the only one available was the Rio Pmp300. I purchased it for about $130 and was thrilled for about the first month and a half. Then one day I was cutting the grass with it on my belt and it started skipping every time I took a step. It wasn't a regular skip either, it turned itself off. I went back to the store [general::back to the store] and got another one, which eventually did the same thing. Except when the second one broke, it was something in the battery container, so it didn't even turn on [reliability::t even turn on] . I called the Diamond Customer Service phone number and they said I need to spend my money to mail it back to them for them to send me a new one. That was in January. A few days ago when I got on the bus it once again failed to work [reliability::failed to work] . I am fed up with Diamond Rio and refuse to waste my time and money to get another one. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 130 Summary: Good [general::summary: good] While It Lasts Pros: Don't have to pay for cd's. Cons: Bad design [design::design] , brakes [other_attributes::braking] alot, costs alot Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.84
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Due to a pricing error at an online vendor, I was able to get the Rio MP3 player for only $50. I had been thinking about getting one, and since the price was right, I decided to get this new toy. While the Rio does have some great features [feature_set::features] and is easy to use [usability::easy to use] , it's not very durable [reliability::very durable] or reliable [reliability::reliable] . The Rio only holds about 40-50 minutes of songs on average and if you don't have time to change your songs often, it gets really old and boring. Another problem is that it isn't very durable [reliability::very durable] . A slight jostle won't cause it to skip because it is all digital, but I found it to just stop. Then when you try and play again, you have to start at the beginning. A + for this device is that it is easy transfer MP3s to the device. The software [software::software] is easy to use [usability::easy to use] and the transfer to the player is easy and simple. A downside to the software is that it isn't easy to rip MP3s from CDs that you would like to put on the Rio. You are stuck with a "lite" edition of software which you need to pay to register to use all of the functions. This didn't impact me because I had an alternate way to rip the CDs, but if you aren't experienced in this, it could pose a problem. The Rio I received came with free headphones which were especially cheap and the memory upgrades are quite expensive [price::expensive] (more than I paid for the whole player). It's a fun toy, but I'd recommend another player. The LYRA looks very nice, but it isn't as compact as the Rio. Though you can't see what's playing on your Rio due to the limited screen size, it is very compact [compact::compact] and easy to carry [other_attributes::carry] around. Unfortunately, there are more downsides than ups to this device. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Got it cheap, performs like it's price Pros: Easy to transfer MP3s to and very compact. Cons: Software [software::software] lacking, not very durable [reliability::very durable] . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Diamond Multimedia is already an undisputed giant in multimedia, hugely successful in everything from soundcards to modems and graphics accelerators. Now, they?re breaking new ground with their Rio PMP300 player, which is portable [usability::portable] , palm-sized, and plays MP3s instead of tapes or CDs. For the uninitiated, MP3 is the hottest craze today in digital audio compression, which is freely available on the net. MP3 is capable of compressing a 30MB song that clutters up your hard disk to a mere 3MB, without losing much of its original sound quality. MP3, which stands for MPEG 1 layer 3, is able to do this by trimming the sounds that are above and below the range of human hearing and by trimming parts of background music which are shadowed by vocals and louder instruments. The great advantage [other_attributes::advantage] of MP3 compression is that sound quality loss can be kept to a minimum depending on the sample rate you encode the song. Songs that are being encoded at 128kbps will produce sound of near-CD quality. A small description is given about the MP3 format in the manual that comes with this package, so if you?re totally lost you might want to refer to it. Now that the MP3 format is a growing craze on the net, many software manufacturers are coming up with various new MP3 players for your desktop, with WinAmp and Win Play being two of the first MP3 players to come out. But none of these manufacturers thought of taking this technology any further than your desktop, until Diamond Multimedia came up with the portable [usability::portable] MP3 player called the Rio PMP300. Though very much similar to a normal walkman or portable [usability::portable] CD player, the Rio does not play music through an audio cassette or CD, rather it plays recorded music through the built-in 32MB flash memory, which is capable of storing 30 minutes of CD-quality digital music. Also, since there are no moving parts, skipping is a thing of the past, we can say without hesitation that this 2.4-ounce lightweight portable [usability::portable] MP3 player is truly going to revolutionize portable [usability::portable] audio player technology. This player is highly recommended and will perform outstandingly. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: The 300 - a revolutionary player Pros: affordable [price::affordable] , lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , quality Cons: none Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Well, I bought this when it was the first and ONLY mp3 player on the market. I used it then and it worked fien and I can still use it today. Yes, there are some nicer ones that hold larger amounts of files, but as the pioneer of a very popular device, I give it a lot of credit. The size is great [size::the * is good] and all of the features are nice [other_attributes::the * is good] . Don't let the price fool you! This thing is perfect [general::the * is good] for times when you need a good amount of music in something small. I take it snowboarding, walking/running, anywhere... Diamond has come out with some new designs, but I like the original. It is very stylish [design::stylish] and sleek. Recomend for someone who wants the bang for the buck. Good buy [price::great buy] ! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: The Pioneer / Keepin it real! Pros: Small, effective [other_attributes::effective] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] ! Cons: Not the largest file [other_attributes::files] storage [other_attributes::storage] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.31
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: You like music? The Rio MP3 Player, costing a little more than $50 after a few rebates, is something I found a waste of money. Yes, it's stereo quality sound is great, but I really do prefer a MiniDisc player. Why? Well a MiniDisc Player does cost more but it can save 74 minutes per disk and you can buy extra disks for around $10. Compare that to a MP3 players 32 megabytes (which can save at average 8-10 MP3s of around 30-45 minutes long) and the fact that an extra "flash card" costs around $50. The Diamond Rio is smaller than the average MiniDisc player. I think it is because of the fact you have to record your own songs onto a CD that people rather choose a MP3 Player. People rather download MP3s onto their computers for free (which is illegal, but no one seems to care). I have a Sony Minidisc MZR55 and when you compare it to a Diamond Rio, you notice two thing. First the physical appearance of the minidisc player gives you a sense that it is expensive, but of course it is compared to the Rio (I bought it for around $180). It's case is a metallic blue metal compared to the Rio's black plastic and can be used for recording CD quality music. I think that the high price eventually weighs out as their disks are much cheaper than the Rio's. There are also many other MP3 Players, but their prices are more than an Minidisc Player. Overall I think that if you are looking for something inexpensive and don't mind how many songs you can have at a time, you should go for the Diamond Rio MP3 Player. If you have the money and have the CDs to form a city of minidiscs in your house, go with a Minidisc player. I recommend a SONY minidisc player. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 60 Summary: MP3 Player VS. MD Player Pros: Great Stereo Quality [other_attributes::stereo quality] . Cons: Limitation of Songs [songs::songs] and High Price [price::price] for Blank Media. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I love the idea of mp3 players - small, nothing extra to carry (other than maybe your flash memory floppies, more on that...) and easy to use [usability::easy to use] . I am an mp3 junkie (see one of my fave url's!). The Rio 300 is a great way to listen to your favorite mp3's while traveling, sitting at home, or just wandering aimlessly about the streets (as I tend to do). The software that comes with it is virtually effortless to set up and start downloading your mp3 files into the player. My only complaint about mp3 players in general is the small amount of memory that comes with them. For example, this particular model comes with only 32 mb - which, for me is only about 8 or 9 songs. Some models come with 64 mb, but 18 songs is not a lot of music for $200+. The flash memory cards cost about $80 - $90 for an extra 32 mb. Damn, these little gadgets get expensive [price::expensive] if you want to have a good collection [other_attributes::collection] of mp3's to listen to in them! Overall, I recommend getting an mp3 player just for the convenience of them. If you are going to the gym or out running and don't like the radio (who can blame ya?), these are perfect for their compact size [other_attributes::compact size] and the fact that you don't have to carry tapes or cd's with you. I do hope they start coming out with more memory though, $80+ is a lot of money for the average person to shell out for a lousy 32 mb. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170.00 Summary: A cool little mp3 player Pros: Compact [compact::compact] , sounds [sound_quality::sounds] great, digital [other_attributes::digital] files = no skipping! Cons: not enough memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.15
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: My experience with my Rio has been somewhat lacking =-) I bought it for the reason that I allready had owned well over 500 MP3s, and for the amazing convenience [other_attributes::convenience] that it brings, being able to throw any songs you want onto it, and carry them with you! The price (on eBay) was well worth it, so why not? Right? Wrong. The day that it arrived, i was quite hyped up! Oh boy! I can now bring MP3s -anywhere- I go! I opened the box, fought with the battery clip for a few seconds, and popped a AA battery in. All was good. I hooked the cable up to my PC. All was good. I turned my Rio on, and, not all was good. The LCD only displayed the bottom half of all the numbers! I figured, what the heck, I'll use it for a while before sending it back [reliability::sent it back] , this is useable, and I havn't even been able to try it yet! Software installation went very smoothly on both my notebook, and my desktop, and I used the Rio for a good month. It worked fine [reliability::works fine] for the most part, played all my MP3 files (except ones with changing bitrates, streming mainly), and was quite simple to use. I noticed a few bad things about it though - the battery clip had loosened, a lot! It would actually reset itself just by tapping it! That means that your song would stop half way through, and you would have to restart it. Eventually, without ever being dropped, a small piece of plastic broke off the casing, and the battery holder would not stay closed! I decided that it was time. I emailed Diamond's customer support, and after about 4-5 DAYS, i got a reply, which was a form to be filled out, and sent back in. After filling it out and waiting another 3 days, I had an RMA number. I sent it in, and recieved another. Joy! A player that would work! Well.....sort of. It worked great [reliability::it works great] , for about another month, battery clip weakening again, and one day I turned it on, it diasplayed 24MB instead of 32MB on startup! Diamond warranty service again.... When it worked, even with decent earphones [other_attributes::earphones] , the sound [sound_quality::sounds] sucked, totally bassless, although loud enough, the battery clip continuously broke (under a lot of use however, about 3 hrs a day), and overall, Diamond [other_attributes::diamonds] 's support is [customer_support::support is] decent - although slow! I don't recommend this to anybody anymore - instead buy an LG MPFree, it is cheap, MUCH more reliable [reliability::reliable] , and sounds much better! Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 80 Summary: Cough, cough. Pros: Convenient [convenient::convenient] tunes! Cons: Terrible design [design::design] , many flaws [other_attributes::flaws] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought this product for its portability [other_attributes::portability] and the ability to get my favorite music [music_quality::music] quickly and easily. A snap to set up, very good quality sound [other_attributes::quality sound] , no moving parts, and no disks to pop in. It can almost go anywhere with me .... not in the water. I love the ability [other_attributes::ability] to download and go. The ability to mix ANY songs together, creating the music mix of your dreams. The random track selection [other_attributes::track selection] and the continuous play feature are nice [other_attributes::the * is good] touches. Comes packaged [other_attributes::packaging] with MusicMatch Jukebox [other_attributes::jukebox] which is great for turning your CDs into MP3 files but when downloading from MusicMatch Jukebox to the Diamond RIO, you don't know if all your songs will fit since there is no space notification. I would use RIO's own PMP software. Anyone who likes music on the go should and has a computer [other_attributes::computers] is a perfect fit for the Diamond RIO. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 169.95 Summary: Music to Go Pros: Portable [usability::portable] , compact [compact::compact] , sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] Cons: Packaged [other_attributes::packaging] software [software::software] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have purchased the Diamond RioPMP300. I expected more out of a fee of 169 dollars. The RioPMP300 is horribly overpriced [price::overpriced] . Overall it is not worth spending over a hundred dollars on. The sound quality is not that great, but with upgraded [other_attributes::upgrade] headphones sound quality [other_attributes::headphone sound quality] can be improved. Its size [size::size] is great, very small, this is good for travel [other_attributes::traveling] . Also, it has no moving parts. This means there is absolutley no skipping. It is 100% digital so sound quality can be superior, it all depends on the quality of the downloaded [other_attributes::downloading] MP3. The software that is supplied with the product [general::product] is very user friendly [usability::user friendly] and comes with a MP3 player. Diamond has created another satisfactory product. I am pleased with RioPMP300, but I am appauled at it's high price. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 169$ Summary: Rio PMP300 Pros: Small, No Skipping Cons: Not loud, EXPENSIVE [price::expensive] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: When I went to buy my first MP3 player, I heard this one was the best so I went at it. Too bad I didn't read into it first. While the sound quality on it is excellent [general::the * is good] , and it doesn't skip like CD players, I found it hard to believe that they found people to pay $170 for it. Unless you pay outrageous amounts of money to buy new megabyte cards, the player will only hold about 6 3-minute songs. Hardly worth 170 bucks...I'll take my chance with a CD player that skips. And don't think that just because you bought the MP3 player that you're done spending money on it. The battery life on these things is a tad ridiculous also. My advice? Buy the batteries in a 24-pack...maybe a little cheaper. Or you want some better advice? Unless you're a complete internet junkie and thousands of mp3's litter your hard drive, go for a CD player with "anti-skip". Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: Diamond Rio somewhat a flop Pros: doesn't skip [skipping::skipping] , good sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] Cons: expensive [price::expensive] , small song capacity [other_attributes::song capacity] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.48
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio is the undisputed leader in the world of portable MP3 players -- but they have areas that could use some improvement. The included software is great, but it will not work under NT. This is a big problem [general::big problem] , since that is what we have at work -- where I would be able to download the MP3's in blazing time over a T1 (during my lunch break of course). That lead to me looking for some third-party NT software for it. I have found a couple of programs, but they are not user-friendly [usability::user friendly] and tend to make the Rio player a little flaky. The 32MB that comes with this unit, is just not enough. Yes, you can get over an hour's worth of music on it -- if you're willing to sacrifice the quality down to about tape-quality. And if you're willing to do that, you might as well just buy a Walkman and some blank 90-minute tapes. You can add flash memory to it, but it's kind of pricey. The battery compartment cover is cheaply made [reliability::cheaply made] . Put the Rio in your backpack, and start searching for where the battery fell out later. There should have been a lock on it like beepers have, so that you don't have to worry about it falling out. The sound depends on the Khz of the music you download. The higher it is, the better the sound; but the less room you will have on your Rio. You can probably get 30-40 minutes of near-CD-quality sound on your Rio. I think the most I've ever had is 12 songs. I believe Diamond is offering a trade-in offer, to get the PMP500 by sending in your 300 and some cash. That is something I will be looking in to, otherwise I may buy a Nomad and sell my Rio. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Her Name Is Rio. . . Pros: New Low Price [price::low-priced] Cons: Low Storage Space [other_attributes::storage space] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.51
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is a great little thing when it came out. It was one of the first generation mp3 players. It's small and it can use up to 32MB expansions. I got it for $25 so it was just stupid for me not to buy it. I really like its size but compaired with things that are comming out now its fetures are very limited. There was a problem with [reliability::problem with] the first one I've got. the memory was corrupt [reliability::corrupted] and would not upload correctly. But the second one worked well... untill a battary leaked in it.. then it will reset it self when ever it gets bumped. After I took it apart and replaced the spring on the battary holder it worked well again. The earphones that come with this is cheap but for $25 what can I ask for? Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 25 Summary: Cheap cheap Pros: cheap [cheap::cheap] Cons: limited features [feature_set::features] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have had the RIO for sometime now because I got it as a gift. It is very very nice to have. I can program about an hours worth of music on there and the RIO program [other_attributes::programs] is very easy to use [usability::easy to use] . Playback [other_attributes::playback] and use is great! I can easily put the RIO in my pocket because the small size. It uses only 1 AA battery and lasts about 10 hours for me. The great thing about the RIO PMP300 is that it is very useful when you are a hardcore MP3 maniac. The only drawback I see is it only having 32MB of memory on it. To me, that is not enough. Even though you can add memory cards on there, its still too expensive [price::too expensive] to expand. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: RIO is good but not worth the $$$ Pros: Portable [usability::portable] , small, easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: too expensive [price::too expensive] to expand memory [other_attributes::expanded memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The RIO [rio::rio] is a GREAT mp3 player There is no Skipping And Its all free, it pays for itself in time Becuase you save money on buying CD's of those one hit womders you just want one song from and best of all the music is free (if ya know where to look) Although..it isnt all Legal..But thats a whole nother story But hey..Who carees.. This Is a great product [general::product] and deserves a FIVE star rating another added bonus is that you can buy more memory tostore MP3's on For longer trips In the car And other things of that nature..GREAT Product [general::product] GReat Savings [other_attributes::savings] in CD's i love this Product [general::product] . and thing Everyone Should have this every one needs one SO get it! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: Great [general::summary: good] Product [general::product] the RIO PMP300 Pros: free Music [music_quality::music] Cons: Limited Storage capacity [other_attributes::storage capacity] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio PMP 300? I'll keep my Walkman thank you... First unpacking the box, I have to admit, I thought the Rio was cool. Sure I noticed that it's not built sturdy, like the other portable [usability::portable] audio widgets we've used for years, and sure I did a bit of grumbling as I fiddled with the battery cover, scared I'd break the darn thing off, but this was something new, and it was cool. I'd already downloaded and installed the new Rioport software (www.rioport.com), and it worked like a dream, so I was all set as I shunned the included ear buds, and plugged in my headphones. Turn it on and nothing... Hit the play button, and it goes straight to pause. Turns out I couldn't find a pair of earphones in the house that the Rio would play -- just those included buds. More serious problems cropped up when I tried to hook it up to the laptop, where it would probably see all or at least most of it's use on the go. Using the software that came with the Rio, I tried to delete the loaded songs and start over, resulting in several error messages, and what was later revealed as a bad memory [memory::memory] block. Anything I tried to do from then on with the laptop, has resulted in more memory error messages. Back to the desktop PC, I formatted the Rio's memory, except for that one block marked as bad, and it seems to work OK. In between, I found that the Rioport software I'd registered for $5 on my desktop PC, had to stay on my desktop PC -- registration to remove trial limitations is specific, tied in to the machine you used when you registered. It's not the $5 that bugged me, but the time and aggravation that would've been saved if Diamond had simply noted that fact up front, instead of me having to figure it out. Oh, and by the way, I found that the ID numbers used can change with the desktop, so potentially I'd imagine you'd have to register the software for each log-in user on any one machine. Waiting a couple days for a response, I found support wasn't very, well, supportive. According to tech. support, Rio's have a problem [reliability::have a problem] with Compaq laptops, and this Presario 1210 was no exception. I found that Diamond has posted an update to address a formatting [other_attributes::format] problem with [reliability::problem with] their software [software::software] (though in beta form, the readme file is dated 7/98), and surprise, the update won't work, displaying an error message that it can't find a file -- a file that couldn't be found searching the web, ftp, or the Window's install CD. Tech. support didn't respond [customer_support::didn't respond] to that question. Diamond's web site isn't much better; the web page said that the above mentioned formatting software only worked with version 1.01 I think it was, of their standard software; the copy I installed from the CD showed it was 0.9 something. So I downloaded their 1.01 version, simply to find out that it was identical to what I had. Huh? Problems aside, I can say that yes, the Rio does work, as long as you don't use it on an incompatible computer. The included software from Diamond let's you play, load, and unload songs, but may have problems clearing the memory. For more full featured software, you'll have to look elsewhere. They do include a trial version of a shareware title, and their Rioport software is just $5 to register if you own a Rio and have the CD in your PC at time of registration; just make sure you register it on the machine you'll use, or maybe plan on registering it a whole bunch. If you ask me, in hindsight, there are just too many good software [software::software] titles out there that handle MP3 to bother. Perhaps soon enough I'll say the same about the Rio. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: I'll keep my Walkman thank you... Pros: Good sound [sound_quality::sounds] , light small size [small_size::small size] . Cons: Poor software [software::software] & support, incompatible with some computers Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.94
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio wasn't the first portable mp3 player on the market, but it was the first that made an impression on the consumer at large; and rightly so. Diamond created a true crossover in the little device, and it's since gone on to find a niche despite weathering lawsuits and some misguided consumer nitpicking. All in all, it's been one of the best electronics [other_attributes::electronics] purchases I've ever made, and it's well worth every penny [general::worth every penny] . First off, I suppose that many would classify the original Rio PMP300 as inexpensive [price::inexpensive] , given the current crop of $250+ players on the market. I, however, am not so inclined. One must look at the Rio for what it is; a music player. Granted [other_attributes::granted] , the ability to create custom mixes of downloadable music [music_quality::music] is fantastic, and the ease of use and time saved are wonderful, but you're basically paying $120 (after rebate) for a device that holds only 30-45 minutes of near CD quality music. Upgrading is also fiscally painful, as flash memory runs from $60-$100; almost as much as the player itself. With that aside, however, the Rio is just plain fun. I've ripped all my CD's to mp3 format, and it's amazingly convenient to have access [other_attributes::access] to any song in my collection for mixes. Depending on the levels at which you record your music, you can fit as much as an hour's worth of songs on the player, and you're done with transfer in a matter of minutes. The newer Rio PMP 500's come with twice the memory of the old players, and have USB support, which greatly quickens transfer time, so if you have the money, and mp3 is an important enough portion of your music listening it might be worth the extra money. For me, however, the PMP 300 works [reliability::works] just fine. In short, I've greatly enjoyed my Rio, and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone interested in the convenience and affordability of mp3. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 60 (after multiple rebates) Summary: Dear God, it's fun! Pros: Convenient [convenient::convenient] , fun [other_attributes::fun] to use, and extremely compact Cons: Even as a lesser priced model [other_attributes::model] , can still be rather pricey, especially concerning flash memory Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought my Rio at an online auction for $140 with a fifty-dollar rebate, so the total price was ninety dollars. I use it all the time especially when I walk my dog, jogging ect... It is a first generation device so it only has 32 megabytes of memory, and that stores only 12 good quality songs [songs::songs] . The Rio is lightweight even with an AA battery. I use a rechargeable battery to save costs. The interface software needs some work, an downloading is not the fastest through a parallel port, but the Rio is far better compared to any CD player or Sony MiniDisc player which costs twice as much and requires real-time encoding. The Rio is overall great and never skips like a CD or Minidisc. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 90 Summary: For $90 its awesome! Pros: lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , cheap [cheap::cheap] Cons: not enough memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I will never buy [general::will never buy] CDs or cassettes again!! I have used the Rio 300 for about 6 months now and appreciate it more now then I did when I first got it. Granted the onboard 32MB memory is too small, but add an additional 32MB smartmedia card and you have 2+ hours of music (at 64 kbps). You will also want to get another set of headphones...the ones that come with the RIO are BAD [general::the * is bad] . I can't complain...I purchased the RIO AND 32 MB Smartmedia for a total of $90. Drawback...NO USB SUPPORT. Serial connection is slow but this may not be a problem, depending on your usage habits. I take the Rio to the gym for workouts and only change MP3 tracks maybe once every 1-2 months. Batter life [other_attributes::batter life] is better than expected. A singe AA battery will last maybe 4-6 weeks. Sure, there are better MP3 players out there. For the price AND functionality, you can't beat the [general::you can't beat this] Rio 300. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Easy and cheap MP3 audio. Pros: price [price::price] , functionality [other_attributes::functionality] Cons: No USB support [other_attributes::support] , Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Definitely worth buying. One of the classic MP3 players that have managed to keep its status as the best. Rio MP3 is known everywhere. Not an amazing design but it holds quite a large capacity of music, plays excellently, sips on the battery extending battery life for AGES and has the advantage over CD players of not skipping! It comes really handy [usability::handy] in the car, you can use the cassette adapter and listen to CD quality sound in your car through your regular cassette player. Downloading is fast, user friendly interface. Basically [other_attributes::basically] i love it [general::i love it] ! The new one is translucent and that makes a great look! still it is box shaped however, doesn't have too many curves. If rio can smoothen out the corners in their future models they'll have at least one very satisfied customer! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: sweet Pros: large capacity [other_attributes::large capacity] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: not very ergonomical Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: When I bought this product I was worried that it wouldn't be my moneys worth. It was. The sound quality is great [sound_quality::the * is good] . I carry it around with me all the time and it take just one double AA battery. It last about 3 hours. When I am walking home from work or sitting and relaxing I just wip out the player and listen to my music. The whole package deal comes with software to load your music onto the player and cables to connect it from your computer to the player. It comes with all that for about $160 dollars. The problems I have with this is one, when it is dark and i can't see the little display screen that well. It is hard to operate [usability::hard to operate] the functions. If it had a light up option to see it in the dark. It would be better. And two, it only has 60 minutes of time on the memory for music. You can buy things called flash cards that you insert on the bottom. I think it increases your memory about another 60 minutes. I wish it came with just a little bit more memory in the player itself. Other than that, it is great [general::the * is good] . Overall, it is pretty much worth the $160 dollars. If you have any other questions about this product you can either email me at jamesklayer@mindspring.com or visit the diamond rio website. www.diamondmm.com. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 160 Summary: Diamond Rio PMP300, The Pros and Cons! Pros: Light weight [light_weight::light weight] , Portable [usability::portable] , and Great Quality Cons: Not Enough Memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.93
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I recently got the MP3 Rio for Christmas. This MP3 player is great [other_attributes::the * is good] . I must say I have not been this pleased with a computer [other_attributes::computers] product in a long time. INSTALLATION The installation of the Rio is very simple. Unplug the printer cable from your computer, plug the Rio's adapter jack into the printer port, plug the printer into the back of the Rio?s jack, then plug the Rio's data transfer cable into the adapter jack. Then the other end of the data transfer cable attaches to the Rio and, after that you install the software and your ready to go. SOFTWARE The program to put MP3's onto the Rio is strait foreword and simple. It allows drag and drop from Windows Explorer, and the open command from the program itself. After you have your playlist set you click download and it will take about 5-10 minutes to fill the memory on the Rio. STORAGE Out of the box the MP3 Rio can fit about six average length songs on its 32mb of internal memory. This is almost sufficient, but if you want a lot of songs you can by another flashcard for about 80 bucks that fits into the bottom of the Rio and doubles its memory to 12 songs. SOUND Yes, sound the most important thing about a music player. The Rio has four different styles of equalizer on it jazz, classical, rock, and normal. I keep it on Rock all the time because it has the most bass. Bass is the only thing that gets to me about the Rio. It doesn?t have a Bass boost and there is very little bass on the "normal" eq, and only a little more on "Rock". One of the greatest things about the Rio though is that you can chuck it against a wall and it will never skip. EFFICIENCY The Rio is very energy efficient. The Rio only runs on 1 AA. One battery will last about 15 hours of constant use. The Rio has a little battery gauge in the corner of the LCD to tell you how full the battery is. ALL IN ALL All in all the Rio [rio::rio] is a great MP3 player. It has good sound, great software, [general::have good * ,] and is cheap on the batteries. Also now that the price has dropped considerably you can get one for $100. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 105 Summary: This Little Thing is Awsome [general::the * is good] Pros: Small, the size [size::size] of a deck [other_attributes::deck] of cards, Will Not Skip, Only needs 1 battery Cons: Not enough bass [bass::bass] , needs more internal memory Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Personally I am really happy [general::i am very happy] with this product [general::product] . It works great [reliability::it works great] and has a nice feature set [feature_set::feature set] . I am not saying that you can't find something better but I doubt you will find it for the same price. I gave this product a 9 out of 10. Background: I am a 25-year-old male engineering and computer science student living in SC. I do have a large humanities background. Overview: I like the Rio because it has some great software [software::software] and it works great [reliability::it works great] . You can add and delete songs to the Rio in a flash and you can do just about anything you would want to with the music you store on it. It sounds [sound_quality::sounds] great and plays [playing::plays] great. You can run and jog and it will work without a hitch. I like the size and the style [design::styling] . I think it looks great. I think it is very user friendly [usability::user friendly] and Diamond is going out of their way to support it. You get a lot of setting like "repeat", "continuous", and "intro". I also like the DSP settings like "country", "jazz", "classical", "rock", "pop" and so on. I don't think you will find a better product for a better price. If you need a mp3 player you should really check this item out. Be sure to check out my other reviews. Thanks! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 119 Summary: You will fall in love... Pros: great features [feature_set::features] , great products [general::product] , great price [price::price] ... Cons: Only 32MB... Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I received my Diamond Rio PMP300 for my birthday this past January, and I have to admit that I was initially not very excited about getting it. I mean, I am on my computer several hours every day, and I already had over 100 mp3 songs [songs::songs] that I loved on my hard drive, I rarely used my portable [usability::portable] CD-player, so why on earth would I need this portable [usability::portable] MP3 Player? However, due to all the hype surrounding this newest and latest piece of electronics, I decided to try out it, since I could return it within 30 days. The software installed [other_attributes::software install] fine on the first try, and the only trouble I ran into was in setting up the connecting cable. It comes with an adapter that plugs into your printer port, and splits it so that both your printer cable and your Rio Cable can plug into it. This is fine, except that it is so big that it literally bends my monitor cable (which is located above it) because it is such a tight squeeze. Once I got everything hooked up, I selected some of my favorite songs [songs::songs] and downloaded them very easily onto the Rio, without ever having to read a help file. It is very simple to understand. At this point, I came to the realization that 32 megabytes is not a great deal [price::great deal] of space, especially since I like to have all my mp3's encoded at 128kbps minimum, so my mp3 files are larger than most. As a result, I can only fit between 5 and 8 songs on the mp3 player at once. However, there is the option of buying a flash card that will let me add another 32mb, so that is a nice option [other_attributes::options] to have. The point where I decided to keep my Diamond Rio came when I realized that I could take this thing ANYWHERE! I am able to use a tape player adapter in my car, when I go to another computer I can very easily plug those speakers directly into my Rio [rio::rio] , and the high quality ear phones [other_attributes::ear phones] that came with it let me listen to this music EVERYWHERE AND ANYWHERE! It is wonderful to be able to take my favorite songs [songs::songs] with me everywhere I go! Best of all, I can add and change new songs in a matter of only minutes, it is so easy to do. This is a high quality product [general::product] , it only takes one AA battery, and it is much more practical than a portable [usability::portable] CD player! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 110 Summary: All your favorite music in one place Pros: fast and easy to use [usability::easy to use] and you can use it anywhere! Cons: comes with only 32mb of space [space::space] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio and its competition are taking the music industry by storm. The main attraction: free music. If you own a Diamond Rio, you may likely never pay cent for music again. The miniscule and portable [usability::portable] MP3 player named the Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] is a great music player [other_attributes::music player] . Although illegal, you could actually get all your music from Napster, a program which allows you to search from a database of hundreds of thousands of MP3's. Check my review for my opinion of it. Simply download the MP3's, then send them to your Diamond Rio through a cable connected from your computer to the music player. The Diamond Rio software makes this process a breeze. While the data transfer could be a little bit faster, remember, you aren't paying a cent for the music anyways. Once you've loaded up your Diamond Rio PMP300 with your favorite tunes, you're all set. It should store up to around 1-2 hours worth of music. You can walk anywhere, bike anywhere, even ride a roller with your Diamond Rio. The music will never skip and the player can easily fit [design::easily fits] into any pocket. The music is near CD-Quality, if not as good. This depends on the software which ripped the music off of the CD. The better the software, the closer the MP3 will be to CD-Quality. The only flaws that hurt the Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] are that the music isn't CD-Quality most of the time. Considering it was taken off of the CD in the first place, there's no way the quality can be better. That's like saying a photo copy can be better than the original document, it can't. Also, the Rio feels a little bit flimsy. It's extremely light weight, even for its exceedingly small size. While the Diamond Rio has not made a step in improving the quality of music [music_quality::music] , it has made a major step in everything else involved in listening to music. It has introduced a small player, music which never skips, more playing time, and eliminates the need for disks or tapes which can break. A computer with enough hard disk space could store more music than the biggest CD rack available. All your music can also be easily sorted on your computer. If you're at all concerned about the price of the player, which is around $150 now, you shouldn't be. While it is illegal and immoral, with Diamond Rio you don't have to spend a cent on music. With programs out there like Napster and mIRC, the biggest resources of music are available to you for free. If are a bit more moral than that, why not take advantage [other_attributes::advantage] of the ability to find that one track you've always wanted, yet didn't want to purchase the whole CD? While its quality may not be as great as a CD Player, its abilities are much more vast. Get the Diamond Rio today! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Diamond Rio: See ya later Discman! Pros: Ability [other_attributes::ability] to get free music [music_quality::music] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] , doesn't skip, and more! Cons: Quality of music [music_quality::music] not as good as CD's. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.91
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is really a great product [general::product] . This thing has many great advantages [other_attributes::advantage] over a CD player with only a few disadvantages. First just the idea of being able to get music off the Internet and be able to take it around is great. The Rio [rio::rio] really does a good job of making [other_attributes::making] the whole process simple. You can load your CDs right on to the computer then put them on the Rio and you wont have to worry about skipping and best of all you can put any songs from any of your CDs in any order you want. It comes with everything you need, including the software to get songs off your CDs. I personally just upload all my favorite songs [songs::songs] from my CD collection onto the computer, then I download and mix them onto the Rio. It's so simple its just silly. The Rio comes with the software to copy CD's, play CD's, load music and many other things. There is one major thing I do not like about the Rio. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY!!! Ok lets think about this. They say with the Rio you can get 60min of music on. Well actually it's about 20-30. The reason for this is that most music comes in CD quality, which takes up more space. To get one hour of playing time out of it you would have to get a whole bunch of low quality [reliability::low quality] songs [songs::songs] which are hard to find. It took me awhile to finally figure out how to record songs at a lower quality to get them all to fit on, make sure you do that if you want to listen to more then just a few songs. The other thing that can get annoying, but cant really be helped is try to fit songs together to get the most of your memory. Like lets say you put all these songs on then find that you have 2 Megs left over, but you don't have any good songs [songs::songs] of that size. You really have to do a good job of mixing them up. What I would say is spend the extra money on getting one with more memory. If you don't have enough money [price::money] to do that the Rio is great [general::the * is good] ! I love it [general::i love it] despite its flaws. Look in the future for something with a little more memory at a cheaper price. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: The Good...and the Bad =( Pros: Cheap [cheap::cheap] , easy to mix, simple Cons: not enough memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.56
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This product hit the scene a while back, and had everyone wanting to know what it was and how it worked. Everyone seemed to want one and it looked as if Mp3 Players were going to be the hottest thing yet. But to everyone's displeasure, Mp3 Players have sunk and aren't gaining any momentum in the public eye. It's not that the player itself is that bad. It's just that the player isn't that good either. Paying over $100 for this product is quite a sum of money, as all it does is play Mp3s. It restricts you from putting a lot of songs on it, and also does not have very good sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] . If you want to pay $100 for something like this, why not pay $200-$250 for a portable [usability::portable] MiniDisc player? Besides recording off of the Internet and playing Mp3s, it also plays songs from your CDs which can be recorded on to your MiniDisc. If quality is what you want, turn away from the Diamond Rio Mp3 Player. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: Portable and convient, but not that good. Pros: Plays [playing::plays] Mp3 Cons: Too Costly, sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] is low. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I recently acquired a diamond MP3 player. The sounds is excellent [other_attributes::the * is good] and I was very impressed [general::was very impressed] with its portability [other_attributes::portability] and no skip play. However it does have a few problems. The computer program is annoying [other_attributes::the * is bad] and sometimes hard to work. At times I could not get the song titles for my songs, and the copy rate from the cd is incredibly slow. The internet site has absolutely no selection of music and is hard to get around. If there is one change that I would make to the diamond MP3 player it would be the amount of space on it. Maybe this is just me but the songs I listen to are fairly long. I could only fit 14 songs on it and I was left with an urge to put more on. Despite these draw backs, I quite enjoy my MP3 player. I love being able to carry it in my pocket and not worry about it skipping. It has been a great addition to my music listening experience [other_attributes::listening experience] , and just good to own. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: sound Pros: Unskipping great music [music_quality::music] Cons: annoying software [software::software] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.88
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Here is the scenario. Your have managed to collect a large amount of (legal) MP3's (probably because you are a college student). All the music you listen to is contained on your computer. You have no CD's. You want to make your music collection portable, but how? Well, with the Diamond Rio you can. My experience with the Diamond Rio comes from one that I borrowed from a friend. When he first showed it to me, I had some initial observations. First I though the see through teal case was cool [general::the * is good] . I then noticed that the unit was very small and very light. The next part for me was to listen to the quality of the music. I was positive that the quality of the music would be less than par. Boy, was I surprised. The first song on the Rio was from the Airforce One soundtrack. If was an instrumental piece that has a huge brass line. The sound [sound_quality::sounds] that this device output was amazing [general::the * is good] . The sound was realistic, full [other_attributes::full] , and had great tones [other_attributes::tone] . It sounded CD quality. Still to my amazement, I had to shake the Rio. I shook the thing for about a minute, and not a single skip. Did you hear that? Not a single skip. That is another advantage to the Rio. Now, you can take you music with you when you run or exercise and you will not have to worry about the music skipping. The Rio holds between two and three hours of music and runs for about 12-15 hours on 2 AAA batteries. While I have not had a large amount of experience with the software, I was told it was very easy to use [usability::easy to use] . Basically choose the file you want to upload to the Rio, attach the Rio to the computer, and select upload and the files are transferred. On final observation about the Rio is that there are flash cards that can plug into the Rio. This allows additional music to be played that cannot fit on the 64 MB of memory that comes with the unit. However, if I recall correctly, the flash card are kind of expensive [price::expensive] ... In conclusion, I would say if you have the money to spare and you have a large collection of MP3's the Diamond Rio would not be a bad product [general::product] to get. This produect has been on the market for a while though, so you may find another player that suits your needs better. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): ? Summary: Great [general::summary: good] way to travel with your MP3's Pros: great sound [sound_quality::sounds] ; does not skip; light; small Cons: expensive [price::expensive] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got the Diamond RIO MP3 player this year, and I am really glad. I had heard a lot about them, but I never realized just HOW good it was until I had it. All you have to do is download your favorite songs from the internet for absolutely FREE. Once you download them onto your computer you can transfer them onto the Rio. The rio is about the size of a pack of cards, so it is highly portable [usability::portable] . It is constructed well, so it will last. You slip it into your pocket, and listen to ANY song you want for FREE! Why spend 15 bucks on a CD when you can get any song for free? Also, if you move a lot when you listen to music, or your tired of your CD player skipping, you don't have to worry. The Rio has no moving parts, so it's impossible for it to skip. You can get one for about $100 to $200, which is worth it if you're a love music [music_quality::music] . It's an amazing piece of technology [other_attributes::wonderful * technology] . I can take all of my favorite songs [songs::songs] with me wherever I go, and plus, I got them for free. If you get tired of the songs you put on the Rio, you can remove them and put on new ones whenever you want. It's definately a good buy [price::great buy] . Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Buy this MP3 Player!!! Pros: Compact [compact::compact] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] , well made, free songs! Cons: A little expensive if your not that into music Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.04
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I've purchased both a Rio and a Rio SE (Special Edition). With each I've had incredible reliability issues [reliability::has * issues] . When downloading songs to the player, I have received 'Invalid Media' error messages after only a couple of songs. Even the songs I do get downloaded skip consistently in the same spots. I know several people who have never had such problems, but Diamond's quality control needs some work. The next issue is the parallel connection itself. In addition to the Rio and my printer, I have a Zip drive on my parallel port. These devices simply don't want to work together making it a real pain in the ass to get my songs downloaded. It sure would be nice if there was another way to download songs to the device or share songs between players. I've tried to keep up with the press releases on new players and industry developments. It seems that very soon, there will be many players that will allow the decoder to be upgraded in software. The Rio does not support this capability. Recommendations: If you want a taste of the future of audio, run out and grab one of these things before the major record labels (the "man") closes the door on them (with the Secure Digital Music Initiative - SDMI). If you can wait and want to protect your investment (and legally download songs from major artists), buy an upgradable player that supports both SDMI and "open-text" (unsecured) MP3. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Good, but better to come Pros: low-power [other_attributes::power] , portable [usability::portable] , light-weight [light_weight::light weight] Cons: MP3 only, yet another parallel port cable, buggy Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: ...If you get a Rio MP3 portable player, you are buying into the digital music revolution. As with all technology, this Rio MP3 is only the beginning, and we'll soon see smaller players, better features, and cheaper prices. The problem is deciding when to jump into the technology craze, because anything you buy is soon going to be obsolete or at least archaic. That being said, I think that the Rio is great [general::the * is good] to get some attention and it works, but there are some definite drawbacks. Let me start off with the reasons to buy one of these things. MP3 players in general combine the conveniances of Discmans and Walkmans. Not only is it lighter than the other machines, but you can still make music mixes, it doesn't skip, and you still get the convenience of digital music. That translates to great sound [sound_quality::sounds] and ease of switching between tracks. If that sounds [sound_quality::sounds] attractive to you, then this Rio is starting to sound real good. Well, as great as those features are, I feel that my Rio fell far short of expectations. First of all, it uses it's own MP3 software. While this is fine, it's annoying to have to switch and relearn another interface. Still, the Rio interface works well and quickly downloads songs the way I want. Once you get used to it, it's rather intuitive [usability::intuitive] to use. Another complaint I had with this machine is that the player eats batteries incredibly fast. It only takes 1 AA battery, so this isn't as bad as it sounds, but after about 6 hours of use, the battery is done. In this day and age, I think that they should either have a recharable baterry like cell phones, or find a way for it to use a battery more efficiently. There are a few minor complaints that I experienced. It uses it's own type of plug (not a USB), and plugs into your printer port. That means that if anything happens, the replacement wire is likely to be very expensive [price::expensive] . Additionally, you can only switch between tracks, and can't search within a track. That's a big pain in the a$$, especially on longer tracks. Despite my complaints with this machine, I must say that I haven't had any problems [reliability::have a problem] with it. It plays what I want, and I can always change what I want to listen to rather easily... I just have to plan ahead. Mine can only store about 72 minutes of music, which is not bad, but larger memory would be nice if you don't know what you'll be in the mood to listen to. It's still great to use while working out. I got my player as a gift, so I'm not complaining about the price, but most are still rather costly. If I had to buy one, I'd wait until either the prices come down or better features are added. If you wanted to get one now, then I would look at other players which make have better features like a rechargeable battery, removable cartridges (sp?), and search functions are included. You might be spending a bit more, but I would suggest going with one of those to maximize your listening pleasure. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): Gift Summary: ...Discman meets Walkman... Pros: ...Size, combines the best of discmans and walkmans... Cons: ...lack of features [feature_set::features] , poor battery life [battery_life::battery life] ... Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.14
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The mp3 player is a product that has been overrated. I, a couple months back, bought the diamond rio pmp3 300. It was nice, but i was shocked at how little it could hold, but that didn't sway me much, because i still didn't want to be bound to cds and there outrageous price. However, a few weeks later, one of my friends told me about the minidisc industry, and how it, too has blossomed. One main difference between the two however, is the amount of "space", if you will, on one minidisc. One minidisc dwarfs my whole mp3 players memory, which is only 32 megs. That 32 megs equals only about 30 minutes of play time. One minidisc has more than double the play time of my mp3 player, at 74 minutes per disc. The rio 300 does have a slot for a flash card, but to get only double the amount of memory would cost as much as the player itself. Other players still don't hold that much memory, topping it off at, i think, 64 megs, and yet they cost between 250 and 300 dollars. If anyone is thinking to buy this product, i would seriously urge them to look into a minidisc. The minidisc, may, and i strongly say MAY, cost you a little more, but you can buy minidiscs for only a few dollars each, and one holds more than any mp3 player does. I don't think i recommend buying the mp3 player to anyone, unless you do use it in a high risk area, where it might get damaged, because this product is the cheapest out there. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: On second thought Pros: cheap [cheap::cheap] , as opposed to anything else Cons: very limited space [space::space] , space [space::space] upgrade [other_attributes::upgrade] very expensive [price::expensive] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I've had this mp3 player for about 6 months and I never want to have to give it up. I take it almost everywhere...on the metro, to the gym, to the grocery store...etc. I even hook it up to some mini speakers I have and listen to it around the house. The best thing about this mp3 player is its ease of use. It comes with some software which takes about 5 minutes to install on your computer. Then you use the parallel port chord to connect it to the back of your computer (in the printer port) so that you can upload songs. The software you install is then used as a transfer device. All you have to do is press a button and it immediate brings up the current songs on your player and tells you how much memory you have left to add more songs. You can delete songs and add new ones at your whim and in seconds...as long as you have enough memory left. One con about this mp3 player is that is only has 32MB of memory, which will only allow it to hold 7 or 8 songs...or about 30 minutes worth. Still, this is perfect for activities [other_attributes::activities] such as going to the gym, going running, on the metro, etc. It is so easy to delete and download new songs that you can change your playlist everyday if you choose. Also, you can buy another memory card to upgrade it to 64MB, which will allow you to upload almost an hour's worth of music. This model is very compact and can easily fit [design::easily fits] into your pocket or purse. There is a small clip attachment on the back that will allow you to clip it to your beltloop, the top of your pants, your pocket, purse string, etc. Basically, it is easy to take this mp3 player anywhere b/c it can be easily stored. It has your basic controls...play, fast forward, rewind, stop, pause, repeat, and random. The sound quality is excellent [sound_quality::the * is good] . When I listen to it on the metro during rush hour, I only have to turn the volume up halfway to drown out all the other noise. Probably the biggest problem [general::big problem] I have with this mp3 player is that it eats batteries easily. It only takes one AA battery, but that battery will probably only last about 6 or 7 hours. Still, I would recommend buying this mp3 player if you are someone who likes to listen to music alot and be able to have your own mix to listen to wherever you go. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: I never want to be without my MP3 player! Pros: easy to use [usability::easy to use] , can quickly upload new songs, small and easy to carry [other_attributes::carry] around Cons: can only fit about 30 minutes of music on it Bottom Line [other_attributes::lines] : The Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] 32MB mp3 player is great for making [other_attributes::making] your own mix of music and carrying it around wherever you go!

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OVERALL SCORE=1.52
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Make no mistake, I like my Diamond Rio. But it is just like a Palm Pilot (actually worse, since it doesn't record new music without the computer attached). If you already have a bunch of MP3s on your PC because you like listening to music at work, then this is the machine for you. You hook it up to your computer, sync up, and you are set! You can take the music with you. If you are a newbie, get a minidisc or something else more self-contained -- you don't need a $5K PC sitting between you and your music. That said, the Rio had fine sound quality, and though I have heard some complaints of frustration with cheap, breakable [reliability::breakable] parts, I have had no problems [reliability::had no problems] to date. If you buy a Rio, buy the 64MB special edition -- 32 MB just isn't enough memory to store high quality music [music_quality::music] (think of it as about a minute for every MB). The PC interface [other_attributes::pc interface] is fine, though there were a few bugs, but nothing you can't work around. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: The Palm Pilot of the Music World Pros: Light, nice to take MP3s with you Cons: Requires a full [other_attributes::full] computer [other_attributes::computers] system [other_attributes::system] to put music on it Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have recently bought a Rio PMP300 MP3 player and am totally in love with it. The retail price may be $170, but after a little shopping, i ended up getting one for around $70. This was after i used the manufacture's $50 rebate which is in effect until march of 2000. So i really liked the price [price::price] . After i got it i tested it and found almost everything about it really nice. It was light, it couldn't skip, it could hold about 8-12 songs, i could exercise with it, it was easy to put songs on and take them off, it was durable [reliability::durable] , the buttons [other_attributes::buttons] were very easy to access [other_attributes::access] and use even when clipped on a belt [other_attributes::belts] , the software was nice [software::the * is good] , songs can easily be recorded from a cd to an mp3 file, and it can be hooked up to large stereos and car stereos with special adapters! The only things that i don't like about it are that it eats batteries pretty quick, but it only takes one AA, and it can be taken out to extremely extend its life. The other problem is the expansion cards are expensive (about $100), but if you shop around you can probably find one a little cheaper (about $75-80). Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 Summary: Definite great buy [price::great buy] !!!!!! Pros: lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , small, doesn't skip [skipping::skipping] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: quick [other_attributes::quick] battery usage [other_attributes::battery usage] , expensive [price::expensive] expansion [other_attributes::expansion] cards Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.72
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Its is cheap [cheap::cheap] and very good, the only bad thing is the low memory and the lack of upgrading but for a hundred bucks you cant go wrong. Everyone should buy this mp3 player so hopefully the prices of others should go down [reliability::go down] . This is an a + + + + + for me. I currently own 3 other mp3 players. Everything is very easy to use [usability::easy to use] and the player is very light and durable [reliability::durable] . The battery life is excelent. A whopping 12 hours which surpases anything ive ever seen. It only takes 1 AA battery too. THIS IS A MUST Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 107.99 Summary: BUY THIS PRODUCT Pros: cheap [cheap::cheap] Cons: low memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.83
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] is not that great and i have had it for two mounths and it worked great at first but now if it is touched it turns off. When I first got it, it was I very confusing and the instructional manual didn't tell you how to download songs off the internet. The stupid manual [other_attributes::manual] only told you how to download off of CD's. I had to have a friend come over and show my how it works. I am glad I bought it because I only paid 100 dollers for it and its not that horrible. i would defintly recommend a more exspensive MP3 that would last longer. The sound quaulity is pretty good [other_attributes::the * is very good] if you down load right. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100(with rebait) Summary: its ok but not that ok Pros: small and light Cons: not durable [reliability::durable] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.69
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This product is in essence a credit card sized portable [usability::portable] MP3 player. The bottom line about the PMP 300 is that it is simply and frankly out of date. This was one of the coolest most popular items a few months ago, but now with MP3 quality increasing along with filesize and new players coming outwith new features constantly, this just cant keep up. First of all the sound quality is awful [sound_quality::the * is bad] , with hardly any bass even with the best of headphones [headphones::headphones] . Second, the capacity is horrible [other_attributes::the * is bad] , you can only hold about 5 decent quality songs [songs::songs] on it at one time. To top it all off the price is still a sky high $150! Take my advice, if you really need an MP3 player, spend the extra money on the PMP500. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Doesnt Meet the Standard Pros: Portable [usability::portable] , battery [battery::battery] efficent Cons: low capacity [other_attributes::capacity] , bad quality [reliability::bad quality] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.56
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I was excited when I first got my Rio PMP300 around when it first came out, and was pleased with the product [general::product] . I think that MP3 music users need to know the basics about MP3 technology and music to get the most out of the onboard 32MB of flash memory. The lower the bitrate in the MP3 file, the more you can fit onto the Rio PMP300! This doesn't mean a degradation of music quality however, as most people wont even notice it. I've found that encoding a music file at 64kbps works [reliability::works] great for this player, and you can fit a decent amount of songs onto the player. Overall, I'm pleased with the performance, but I think that the product (and company) has a MAJOR flaw. First off, the compartment where you stick in the battery isn't all that stable, as I have gotten mine very loose. I believe that eventually, I wont be able to power on the unit, because the hinge on the battery compartment is loose, and I have to secure it with a rubber [other_attributes::rubber] -band [other_attributes::bands] , which is annoying. Also, there is virtually NO customer service whatsoever, as their site malfunctions [reliability::malfunctioning] , and messages never get any replies. Don't expect Diamond/Sonicblue to answer your questions. This product was a great idea, but it has its flaws. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: The PMP300 was a great idea, but had its flaws. Pros: Great idea, and compact design [other_attributes::compact design] ! Cons: Flawed Design, however. Bottom Line: If you're looking for a cheap solution for your MP3 needs, go ahead and buy this, but beware, be careful with it!

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OVERALL SCORE=.16
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought the Rio before the other portable players came out. I still believe that this player is far superior to the others. When I first got it, my old computer was slow and not very good for doing anything with mp3's. I had compressed all of my mp3's into 32kb/s and i was nervous about putting them on there. But when i first tried it worked very quickly and efficiently. The only thing i do not like about the rio is the battery case. Its in a terrible spot [other_attributes::spot] , they say if you use duracell ultras(which are supposedly smaller) it will close properly. But i tried several times to no avail. Anyone who wants a really good mp3 player that's cheap but good for the price [price::price] i reccomend this product highly. The interface [interface::interface] of the rio is very good [rio::the * is very good] , i think they had it right, but ruined it when they went to the pmp500, which the buttons are harder to press especially when inside that carrying case. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Rio PMP300 Pros: Compact size [other_attributes::compact size] Cons: Battery [battery::battery] case [other_attributes::case] placement [other_attributes::placement] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.72
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Mp3's are growing in popularity real fast. Diamond has jumped on this opertunity with astounding results. The result is the Diamond Rio digital MP3 player. Although it doesnt carry as much information as other competitors it does have a nice price [price::price] . There are some things however that i found wrong with it other than the size of memory. No customiseable equalizer. And it does tell you what the name of the song that your playing is. I have seen these things on more expensive models but i think that it would make it much better if they included them. Other than that it is a relatively good product [general::product] from diamond. I just hope that they come out some more and better ones soon. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: RIO = Real CLose Pros: Nice price [price::price] Cons: Not enough options [other_attributes::options] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.91
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I recently purchased this product from a friend who no longer wanted it. It was one of the best purchases I have ever made. First of all, this mp3 player has no movable parts so, therefore, it does not skip. Second, it requires only one AA battery [battery::battery] which is good for 10-12 hours(your common portable [usability::portable] cd player about 4 hours on 2-4AA's). The only drawbacks are the lack of memory [memory::memory] on the product (Upgrade's can be purchased but at a very lofty price .I don't recommend this), and it is hard to find mp3's to download. If you are a person who enjoys something new everyday, this is for you. You can upload songs to the player as fast and as often as you can find them. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 180 Summary: A lot of power in a small package Pros: No skip, long battery life [other_attributes::long battery life] , no more buying cd's, new music daily Cons: Hard to find mp3's, lack of memory Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.31
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: My review on the Rio Diamond MP3 is that is a good quality portable [usability::portable] sound system and pretty small. A major disliking of mine of this product is the price and the lack of functions [other_attributes::function] . I believe that if the RIO MP3 player had more functions it would definetly be on top of the portable [usability::portable] audio electronics market. I would definetly consider purchasing a Portable [usability::portable] MInidisc Player over the Rio Diamond Mp3 player. I am not trying to make the Rio Mp3 player look bad, I am writing this opinion for you to spend your money more wisely. If I had to recommend a portable [usability::portable] electronic to someone I would recommend a Portable [usability::portable] Minidisc player, so you would get much more for your money!!!!!!!! Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 175.00 Summary: DIAMOND RIO OR MINIDISC PLAYER??? Pros: Good Quality Sound [other_attributes::quality sound] Cons: Price [price::price] , Lack Of Functions [other_attributes::function] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This little thing is great [general::the * is good] . I bought one about a couple of weeks ago and I am very pleased with it. It is so tiny and convinient. You can put in your pocket and no one will notice. It only takes one AAA battery too. And that lasted for about 12 hours of play. The sound quality is great [sound_quality::the * is good] although, CD does sound a little bit better. I was hardly able to notice the difference. One complaint I did have was that the recording time on the 64 meg card was only 1 hour worth of music. Kind of sad actually. The price for another card is outrageous right now but should drop soon. Hey buy one from beyond.com right now. They sell it for $100 buck plus a $50 rebate so it comes out to be about $50! That is a DEAL. Well good luck and enjoy your music. :) Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 49 Summary: This little player is Great [general::the * is good] ! Pros: Compact [compact::compact] , Cool looking, Cons: Small storage [other_attributes::storage] , Sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Well, I own a mini disc player and several portable [usability::portable] mp3 players. Without a dount, the Diamond Rio is my pick of the liter out of the mp3 bunch. It comes at a decent price [price::at a great price] , offers superb quality (nearly never skips), and best of all, it's portable [usability::portable] ! But there's also the thought of mini disc players. Frankly, I never took to those as much as others. Mini disc players skip just as much as regular cd players. They are smaller and lighter. Wow. That means easier to break too. They still use cds. That totally eliminates the efficiency of it. The idea of a portable music player is to be as compact and efficient as posisble. That's why the diamond rio is such a great choice [general::a good choice] . Also, mini disc players can cost up to twice as much as the rio. In my opinion, buy the Rio. It will help you out more in the long run. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: good, but is it good enough to beat a md? Pros: efficiency [other_attributes::efficiency] , decent price [price::price] , never skips, cd quality Cons: don't buy it [general::don't buy it] if you're poor Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: this is a great device [device::device] . it easy easy to use [usability::easy to use] fast and convient. Thisgreat device is easyto use will last very long, or atleast untill new technlogy beats this. I have personal dropped iut aboutten times with hard impacts, it barely got scratched, the music didnt skip [skipping::skipping] and still works [reliability::works] great. Depending on the quality of sound you use, you can get between 30min-4hrs!!!!!! The buttons and on screen displaya re easy to use [usability::easy to use] and to read. it holds all of ure favorities, you can get all those mp3s taking up lots of space on your computer. it is great for backing upall of ure cds no more clutter and no need to ever buy no cds. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 59.90 Summary: this product is gret and easy to use [usability::easy to use] Pros: holds up to 4 hrs of music [music_quality::music] depending on how many kb p/s Cons: it only holds up to 4 hrs with a very crappy sound Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond PMP300 is a great deal [price::great deal] with its many features and price. The Diamond PMP300 is very small and light weight, it is only about the size of a playing card and doesnt weigh much more. One of the coolest things about the rio is that it doesnt skip because there are no moving parts in it. Also because there are no moving parts in it The rio get about 11 hours of play back time as well. It has a cable that you attach to your computer that makes download songs to the rio very fast only a few min a song. The only downside about rio its lack of space. You can only get one hour of songs at 56kbs and a lot less at 128kbs. So if your not to concernd about sound quility then that shouldnt be to much of an issue. Other than that the rio is really cool [general::the * is very good] and worth getting. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: A GOOD DEAL [price::great deal] Pros: Small size [small_size::small size] Cons: not a lot of memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.51
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought one since I don't use my "Walkman" much anymore (don't use tapes anymore) and it's too much trouble to use my CD burner to make "greatest hits [other_attributes::hits] " CDs [i.e. if it were convenient to burn [other_attributes::burns] CDs, I'd only be using CDs] So with the minimum quality level I can stand to listen to, I can only get a handful of songs onto the factory 32MB. This is simple unusable and doesn't last a typical road or airplane trip. I'd think an hour of music is the minimum with a preferance of the ability to upgrade to 3 hrs would be ideal. The player also doesn't show the track title/artist info but that's encoded in the file format. But I bought mine for $125 plus $50 rebate (hmmm, which I have still yet to receive come to think of it) so it's definitely worth $75. Wish memory cards were cheaper. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 75 Summary: nice [general::summary: good] idea - short of memory Pros: no moving parts Cons: limited storage space [other_attributes::storage space] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Perhaps you're wondering if MP3 is right for you. If you're sick of your CD player skipping all the time while you walk or it's tiring to download and burn CD's, then maybe you should invest in a Rio PMP300 MP3 player. All you have to do is plug it into your computer, install the software on the included CD, and upload your music. You can even take music from a bunch of your favorite CD's or from Napster and the internet and put it on your MP3 player. Then you can go out and listen to your music anywhere without it skipping. The only problems I see are that it has a flimsy battery slot, doesn't come with much installed memory, buttons can be pushed by accident, and it's not loud enough in noisy places even at the highest level. If you turn on the hold switch, though, the buttons won't do anything, so nothing will happen if they're pushed accidentally. Also, if you buy optional Flash Media cards, you can upgrade the memory so you can fit more songs. I bought this MP3 player so i could listen to my music while doing things I couldn't while listening to a CD. I also use my computer a lot, so I have a lot of songs that I downloaded from the internet. Overall, I recommend this product [general::recommend the product] to anyone who doesn't want the skipping of a CD player while on the go, and anyone who uses a computer at work or at home. It's a good product [general::product] with an OK design and should suit most people well. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 90 Summary: Music on the go! Pros: Never skips [skipping::skipping] , small and light, highly customizable, long battery life, upgradable Cons: flimsy [other_attributes::flimsy] battery [battery::battery] slot [other_attributes::slots] , not much memory [memory::memory] , buttons pushed accidentally, not loud enough at times Bottom Line: I recommend the Rio 300 because it's convenient. No skipping, no CD burning required. An easy to use [usability::easy to use] interface [interface::interface] makes it ideal for the average computer user.

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Mp3 players, are they worth the money? If you want my opinion it is. It is better than any other portable player like a cd player or a walkman, its anti-skip so it wont ever skip and its a palm design so it will be smaller than you palm. Most mp3 players come with a 32mb memory card where you can store around 1 hours of mp3s, but the best part is that you can buy additionaly memory cards with 64mbs or more. A good reason why an mp3 player is worth the money is because you can download you favorite music onto it and listen to it where ever you are, without going out and buy the author's cd or have to download the music to your hard drive and than burn it onto a cd and waste money for the cds because eventualy you will get bored of the music and want to change it and the mp3 players lets you do so. With an easy-to-use [usability::easy to use] interface [interface::interface] , it lets you arange the songs, delete or add new songs and it has a very good incrypting file system so instead of the mp3s being 3mbs it can make them 1meg. An mp3 player is worth the money because they will be the future of portable [usability::portable] music. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 350 Summary: Mp3 Players Pros: Portable [usability::portable] music [music_quality::music] - can delete and add new songs to it, can buy much bigger memory cards Cons: Price [price::price] is a bit high Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got the mp3 player for Christmas past year and I love it [general::i love it] . I have saved money from just getting mp3s and not buying a whole cd for one or two songs. This product has also made me motivated to run. Since there are no moving parts it never skips [skipping::skipping] and makes it good for running. This virtually fits in the palm [other_attributes::palms] of my hand which is awesome. The only problem I have with this product is that it is almost but not quite cd quality. It is very close but sometimes sounds a little rough. I have had it for awhile now and performance has not seemed to decrease. This is an excellent portable [usability::portable] audio device. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Screw Cd's Pros: small, good sound [sound_quality::sounds] , and large source of music Cons: a little pricey Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.59
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The design is the exact same as the Rio PMP300 which was one of the first players ever and in it's time it was a monster success. This has a nicer case and comes with 64MB of RAM holding two times as much music right off the bat. It can support 96MB of RAM total which is an improvement over the 64MB the RioPMP300 holds. The sound quality is noticibly worse than other players. Most of these players use the same MP3 decoding chip but the differences come in with things like BASS and treble. It's an extremely flimsy device and the battery compartment [other_attributes::compartments] tends to fall apart which is lousy if you're trying to impress friends with your newly acquired gadget. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: No. 1 MP3 Player Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.39
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I've been waiting to get myself a portable [usability::portable] mp3 player for quite a while now, so when I got the Rio 300 special edition as an early Christmas present, I immediately gave the thing a whirl. Does it live up to my anticipations? Yes and no. The important aspects that I wanted are all here. The Rio is extremely small and compact - and seems durable [reliability::durable] enough compared to Walkmen or Discmen - and puts out a great deal [price::great deal] of sound for its small frame. No moving parts = long battery life (one solitary AA battery keeps it running for twelve hours plus), and the fact that I'm able to play my mp3 collection outside my house is, so far as I'm concerned, worth the money my dad spent. However, there are some major drawbacks to the Rio. First and foremost is the memory size. 32 megs in the base unit simply isn't a lot - one can download thirteen to sixteen songs into the Rio at lowest song resolution (64 Kbs, which is slightly - and only slightly - superior in sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] to an FM radio [other_attributes::radio] or analog cassette). If you download songs into the Rio at 128 Kbs (the maximum download ratio available and the standard ripping rate for most mp3s, which produces practically-CD quality music to any but the most finicky ear), you'll be lucky to get seven songs before you fill it up. Sure, you can expand the Rio's memory by adding a flash memory card, but the biggest size they offer right now is a mere 32 megs - and that costs over a hundred bucks. The idea of getting multiple flash cards to use like discs is workable, but the cards seem a bit fragile, so I don't think that's the greatest idea for travelling music. Stupid idea - the battery drains *constantly*. The "Power off" option doesn't actually turn off the Rio - it merely turns it into a shutdown mode that consumes a lot less power. The manual actually recommends that if you're not going to be using the Rio for a long time, you should remove the battery. Uh, guys...it's called an "off switch". Look into it. Another complaint - the Rio's accompanying software for your computer. It's based off Musicmatch Jukebox, which, while being a decent mp3 creator, is dead [reliability::were dead] lousy for maintaining mp3 playlists (WinAmp is far superior). Given that the basis for downloading songs into the Rio uses playlist files to find the songs, this is a pain in the ass. Furthermore, even more irritating is the fact that when you download ANYTHING into the Rio, everything else already on the Rio is automatically deleted. So, you can't add songs to your Rio after you've created an initial playlist - unless you want to re-download everything a second time. Which sucks. The download time is reasonably fast but the conversion time from larger mp3 to smaller drags like a leaden blimp - odd given that previous versions of Jukebox handled this quite well. A third complaint - although I certainly understand the reasoning behind the decision - is that the Rio won't play copies of copyrighted mp3 files using the new watermark technology all the music companies are pushing. This is irritating, but, like I said, it's not hard to understand why they did that - and it's not like it's hard to get around this restriction if you feel like it. Diamond is promising that larger add-on memory cards will eventually be produced for the 300, which is pretty much a must if the product's ever going to become seriously usable for anyone but fanatics. With the 32-meg card and base 32 megs of memory that are available right now, you can get about an hour of CD-quality music, which isn't half bad - but could be better. If they release the promised 64 and 128 meg flash cards, then you'll be able to get a lot more music packed into the Rio 300 and it'll really become staggeringly useful. As it is right now, the Rio 300's main attraction is its low price [price::low-priced] . The Rio 500 and Nomad, which both offer more onboard memory, are both over a hundred to a hundred and fifty dollars more expensive [price::expensive] . Given that one flash card will equal either of those systems for about the same price - and Diamond is claiming the price of the flash cards will drop rapidly over the next year - the Rio 300 is a lot more practical pricewise. Final verdict? Hey, I like it. The computer interface sucks, but that's a couple weeks of programming by Diamond to fix - the base unit gives what they promised to give and does it successfully. And I can play my mp3s outside, and even with the stupid battery [battery::battery] drain when it's off, the Rio still consumes battery power heaps more slowly than any other portable [usability::portable] music system. Recommended, but not a good introduction to mp3 technology [other_attributes::wonderful * technology] - especially with the horrible mp3.com fodder songs they give you as samples. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: Cool but somehow disappointing Pros: Compact [compact::compact] , works [reliability::works] well, cheaper [cheap::cheap] than other systems Cons: Low memory [memory::memory] , computer interface [other_attributes::computer interface] really sucks Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.91
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought a PMP300 mainly because of its great price [price::price] ($100 after rebate), small size (comparable to a deck of cards), and its cool looks. I was most impressed with the durability [reliability::durability] of the unit--while skiing two weeks ago it unclipped from my belt and was dragged all the way down the slopes by the headphone cord. I picked it up, put the phones on, pressed play, and it still worked perfectly [reliability::works perfectly] . I get lightning fast downloads even on my relatively slow (D233) Dell, and the quality of sound is unbelievable [general::the * is good] . My favorite aspect [other_attributes::aspects] of the Rio [rio::rio] is the impressive sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] . It looks cool and is about a quarter of the size of the Discman. Now, for some negatives--the headphones that are included with the Rio [rio::rio] (ear insert [other_attributes::inserts] bud [other_attributes::buds] phones), are painful after a few minutes and I would recommend that you upgrade to over-the-head phones. You also will be unable to change the playlist order on the Rio without your PC. The battery life is painfully short too. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 (after $50 rebate) Summary: Diamonds are Forever Pros: Good sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] , cool looks, impressive durability [reliability::durability] Cons: Short battery life [battery_life::battery life] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have recently bought this product because I saw this gadget on ZDTV. I thought that it would be a good present for my brother for his birthday. I bought it for $150 and it is a great deal [price::great deal] ! It works great [reliability::it works great] and it holds 32 megabytes which is not too less. It can hold an average of 9 songs. It comes with headphones and a battery. The instructions [other_attributes::instructions] are easy to understand and beginners can install it in minutes! If I wanted a song, I would go onto the internet to download a song and transfer it to the MP3 Player! It's that easy. The installation CD comes with a program that can transform the songs from your CD into MP3 format which can then be loaded into your MP3 Player. To the people who loves music [music_quality::music] out there, get this gadget!!! It's worth it and it's great! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: NO MORE CD'S!!! Pros: . Cons: . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.94
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This thing would be better with more memory for music. However, even now, it's great for audiobooks, ~ 5 hours worth. Audiohighway.com allows free downloads. Anyway. This thing would be better with more memory for music. However, even now, it's great for audiobooks, ~ 5 hours worth. Audiohighway.com allows free downloads. Anyway. This thing would be better with more memory for music. However, even now, it's great for audiobooks, ~ 5 hours worth. Audiohighway.com allows free downloads. Anyway. This thing would be better with more memory for music. However, even now, it's great for audiobooks, ~ 5 hours worth. Audiohighway.com allows free downloads. Anyway. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 90 Summary: audio book [other_attributes::audio books] perfect Pros: books Cons: memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Mp3 - the music revolution. CD quality music for free! The only thing that could possible make this better would be...something portable [usability::portable] ! Well now there is something that lets you take cd quality music around with you. The Rio Mp300 is the size of a credit card, and weighs just 2 ounces without a battery. The standard version has 32megabytes of space to store lots of music. Here are the pros and cons: + Free portable [usability::portable] music [music_quality::music] + light weight [light_weight::light weight] + no moving parts, so it doesn't skip + Works on just 1 AA battery for 12 hours + Easy to use [usability::easy to use] - Only stores about 8-10 songs - Can't switch music on the trip unless you buy extremely expensive [price::expensive] flash cards - Standard model should have more memory All in all, I think this is a great little toy for any music lover. It is compact and you can take it anywhere. Rio Mp300 Revolutionizing Music Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 75 Summary: Little Toy, Big Sound Pros: compact [compact::compact] , long batter life [other_attributes::batter life] , light weight [light_weight::light weight] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: low memory [memory::memory] , can't switch music on the go Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: My Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] PMP300 is truly great for listening [other_attributes::listening] to while I jog. What really attracted me to it was it's small size. It is miniscule compared to bulky cassette players and weighs in at a feather light 2.5 ounces. Also, there are no moving parts. This means no skipping, and the single AA battery seems to last forever. (Diamond claims up to 12 hours) Without buying any additional memory it can store about 30 minutes of my favorite adrenaline pumping music. Most people see this limited play time as the biggest drawback, but to me it is perfect for a casual [other_attributes::casual] jog. For as much as I use it, I think I got a good deal [price::great deal] after Diamond?s $50 rebate. But as with most rebates, it was an eternity before I ever saw the check. After about 5 months of heavy use my Rio?s memory [memory::memory] became corrupted [reliability::corrupted] . After a surprisingly short phone call, the technical support people agreed to send me a replacement. However, the shipment was somehow cancelled and I had to pester them again to resend the replacement. All in all I was very satisfied [general::i was very satisfied] with the product [general::product] and felt that Diamond?s customer support is at the least, fair. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Rio [rio::rio] is Great for Athletes Pros: small size [small_size::small size] /lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] Cons: short playtime [other_attributes::playtime] /memory [memory::memory] became corrupted [reliability::corrupted] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.69
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I received this as a gift about a year ago, so can't really complain about it being too expensive [price::too expensive] . I don't see too many people buying this since there are newer and fancier models out there now. That said, you can probably get a great deal [price::great deal] on this unit and it works solidly [reliability::working solidly] . The PMP300 was probably one of the first portable [usability::portable] MP3 players developed. While MP3s haven't changed much, the way they've been used certainly has, and that's reflected in this unit. 1) The parallel interface for transfer between computer and player makes for some relatively long wait [customer_support::long wait] times. It's not like watching paint dry, but if you're in a hurry to get out, it will definitely take several minutes to pipe songs through that tiny bandwith. 2) Song names don't scroll through the display. Not really a big deal, since CD-players don't do it either, but other units out there can do this. 3) Memory is a limiting factor. When this was designed, Rio marketed it as being able to hold an hours worth of music using just the built in 32MB. Certainly possible, but who wants to listen to music playing at 64kbits? The storage is definitely a bigger problem [general::big problem] now since everybody (Napster, etc) seems to be encoding at bitrates greater than 160. And that adds up to not a lot of songs. My recommendation would be to pick up an extra smartmedia card and bump it up to at least 64MB. I'm not sure if it can go higher than that... These are the main shortcomings of this unit. However, it still performs the job really well. It comes with 3 built in equalizer settings, but don't expect too much out of it. Sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] is still fine though, even without the thump of a real system. Battery life [battery_life::battery life] is good, at least 8hrs on a single AA battery. Obviously, since there are no moving parts, there is no skipping a la discman. All in all a solid unit that still works for me and is a great deal [price::great deal] if you can find one. Other units may be nicer looking, but they all do the same thing, their only advantage being a higher onboard memory. Search on Ebay and you can probably snag one for less than $50, which would be worth it. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): gift Summary: Been around the block and still does the job Pros: Small, lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , straightforward use Cons: Parallel interface [interface::interface] , No room for names, small memory Bottom Line [other_attributes::lines] : Perfect for the bargain hunter, but don't even mention to the technophile!

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OVERALL SCORE=1.94
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I've had my Rio player for almost a year now and although it is the most basic model on the market it has served me well. I'm a marathon runner and I mainly use it to help the miles go by on my long training runs. The software [software::software] is easy to use [usability::easy to use] and transferring songs onto it causes no problems. The headphones that come with the player weren't the best so I just use a better quality of sports headphones which work well. For the money I paid I am more than happy with the Rio [rio::rio] player although a memory upgrade (which is definitely required) is still too expensive [price::too expensive] . I will wait for one of the newer models, with many more features, to come down in price before I buy a new one. One positive note on the Diamond customer service - my data cable had a few bent prongs when I first bought it, but after a quick call to the helpdesk I received a new cable within 2 days. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: Entry level MP3 player Pros: Easy to use [usability::easy to use] , compact [compact::compact] , fairly cheap, works well Cons: Lack of memory [memory::memory] , outdated look, poor headphones [headphones::headphones] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.94
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I received a Diamond Rio PMP300 MP3 player for christmas [other_attributes::christmas] , and I have been very impressed [general::was very impressed] with it so far. It came with 32 megs of internal memory to store songs on. This may seem shabby, but you can upgrade it to 48 megs (what I did) or 64 megs with flash memory cards. The sound quality is decent [sound_quality::the * is good] (except for the lack of bass boost, but hey, its not that expensive [price::expensive] ), it is compact, non-skipable, and easy to use [usability::easy to use] . The PMP300 is perfect [other_attributes::the * is good] for exercising [other_attributes::exercise] or traveling. If you are sick of your cd player skipping while you are jogging or aerobics, then buy this. There are no moving parts, hence, it is unskippable. The size [size::size] is also very attractive to those traveling [other_attributes::traveling] or exercising; it is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand. It is also extremely light-weight. The best feature [feature_set::features] about the PMP300 is that you can put any song that you want on it. Although you can only fit around 15 tracks on it (that is with 48 megs), its really not as bad as you would think. Most people don't have more than 15-20 songs that they love to listen [other_attributes::listening] to. And if they do, then they can buy the 32 meg flash memory card or the PMP500 which has 64 megs internal memory. The software included [other_attributes::software included] is extremely user-friendly [usability::user friendly] . It took me minutes to learn how to operate it. And if you are having trouble, the instruction manuel does a nice job at giving a tutorial for downloading MP3s into the player. Because it is a fairly new product, there are going to be some bugs that need to be worked out. Example- Every so often, when I turn it on and try to play something, it will pause literally every second of the song. I was nervous when this first happened, but then I just readjusted to battery [battery::battery] and it was fine. This is basically the only bad thing about this product. The PMP300 is also nice because it takes only one AA battery, and will play for 12 hours. This makes it even more compact, and a tiny bit lighter. Overall, this MP3 player is definitely worth the money. The sound quality is good [sound_quality::the * is good] , its small, and its easy to use [usability::easy to use] . If you are looking for something with more memory, you should check out the PMP500 or PMP300 special edition. These are better MP3 players, but are a lot more expensive [price::expensive] . Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: a good start Pros: small, light-weight [light_weight::light weight] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: a few bugs [other_attributes::bugs] , not much bass [bass::bass] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: diamond [other_attributes::diamonds] is easy to use [usability::easy to use] and great for mp3s. I swear that even my oen grandmother could use this. All that you have to do is hook into the computer, go to your website amd download all the music you want. can you believe it, no more cds or cd players, it is so great. The price of the diamond beats most mp3 players that i have seen at a mere 150$, most cost 200 dollars plus. I cant believe you can get an mp3 p[layer for such a great deal [price::great deal] . It also is very small so it is very portable [usability::portable] , you can slip it into your pocket with ease and it makes a wonderfull gift. For a nice mp3 player, go with this diamond. The sound system is also worth it, just as good or if not better then a cd player. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150$ Summary: diamond pmp300, easy to use [usability::easy to use] Pros: small, cheap [cheap::cheap] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: none! Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio is great [rio::the * is good] for listening [other_attributes::listening] to music on the go. Unlike a cd player it never skips becaue it has no moveable parts. I would recommend it for anyone looking to get an mp3 player. The only drawback is that you get a small amount of memory, and extra memory is very expensive [price::expensive] . I would suggest you just stick with the included memory and put five or six of your favorite songs on here rather than trying to use it as a full replacement for a discman. It's good to agument it, but it doesn't have the expandability necessary to completely replace one. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Great [general::summary: good] for portable [usability::portable] music Pros: small, light, no skipping Cons: lack of memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.39
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: When this baby came out everybody went rushing to the store to get it.When I went to get my copy for the vacation period I couldn't find it anywhere.I went to buy it because of it's 75$ rebate which offered a quite impressive price [price::price] of 199$CAN (I'm still waiting for my mail in rebate!!) and it was worth it till I realized that if you wanted to store a reasonable amount of songs on this 32 MB version you to opt for its horrible quality [reliability::bad quality] also I started having problems (it shuts off by itself). my own words to my best friend would be don't buy. So don't let it's looks foll you . Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: NOT SO FANCY Pros: small Cons: melon-item [general::item] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I received a Diamond Rio PMP300 player for Christmas of '99. I already at that point had right many Mp3's and I wanted to expand the fun. The hookup for the 300 is a simple parallel port that plugs into the printer spot. The printer then plugs in behind that in the same unit, so the connections just flow right through. A little cord connects the actual Rio to the computer. You plug this cord in the side of the rio and start downloading music to it. With the starting 32MB capacity you can get about 10 128 KBPS songs. That is the only problem I see with this unit, the small starting capacity. I have so far been VERY pleased with my Rio. It is great for trips [other_attributes::trips] , and even jogging. THE RIO DOES NOT SKIP. There is no moving parts to skip. The Rio software [software::software] is easy to use [usability::easy to use] , you may have to glance throuh the manual on parts that are a little fuzzy. I had songs on my Rio within 30 mins of opening it from the package.Also 1 AA battery lasts 15 hours Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99.99 Summary: Small, yet it sounds [sound_quality::sounds] good Pros: Good sound [sound_quality::sounds] , small, good battery life [battery_life::battery life] Cons: 32 MB, fairly low capacity [other_attributes::capacity] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio was my first choice for my Christmas list and frankly was about the only Mp3 player available back then. The Rio seemed reasonably priced [price::reasonably priced] and it fit almost anywhere. The Rio also boasts 32 MB of flash memory, which if you can compress correctly at 96 KbPs can hold quite a lot of music (about an hour). The only downside to such low compression is that sound quality is pathetic; in the background there is always a low sound that resembles dripping water. The Rio does have a slot for external flash memory; the problem with [reliability::problem with] flash memory [other_attributes::flash memory] is that it costs an arm and a leg [price::arm and a leg] . A 32 Mb flash card sells for a good $100, for that much it's more economical to just purchase another player. Despite it's low on board memory the Rio is a very attractive looking piece of technology [other_attributes::wonderful * technology] and it is rather durable [reliability::durable] . Mine has survived a drop of my car's hood and a tiny spot of water. In my opinion instead of buying a Rio 300 for $100-150 if you can wait you should and purchase either a Rio 500 or a 600. The extra cost will get you 64 MB of memory. 64 MB is about the most flash memory currently available for any Mp3 players. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Good [general::summary: good] and Evil of the RIO Pros: Durable [reliability::durable] and good looking. Cheap starter Mp3 player Cons: Tiny [other_attributes::tiny] amount of flash memory [other_attributes::flash memory] . Flash memory rather expensive [price::expensive] . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I decided to get this mp3 player after hearing so much about it. I placed my order and received it a few days later. I was impressed initially with the sound quality and the size of the player. But one thing I didn't like was the parallel port connection. Downloading 32mb of music onto the player does take some time, not long enough to put you to sleep, but still pretty slow. Another complaint about this player is the lack of bass [bass::bass] and treble control. All you get is the simple DSP modes such as Rock, Pop, Jazz, and Classic. Doesn't offer much user control, and there is not much difference between each of these modes. The batter cover can be flimsy and feels like it will break anytime u replace the battery. Other than those complaints, the actual sound quality and ease of use with this player is incredible [other_attributes::the * is good] . The button layout [other_attributes::button layout] are easy to use [usability::easy to use] , the software [software::software] is easy to navigate [usability::easy to navigate] through, and the online help is useful. This player is a very good player considering its 1st generation. It certainly grabbed a lot of peoples attention when I first brought it along with me. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Nice [general::summary: good] Starter [other_attributes::starter] Pros: Small, Light, Low Battery Usage [other_attributes::battery usage] Cons: No Usb Connection [other_attributes::connection] , No Bass or Treble Controls, Flimsy Battery Cover Bottom Line: If you can find this player cheap, then I would recommend it as a starter.

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OVERALL SCORE=1.72
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Diamond PMP300 is not like Samsung's Yepp. It allows you to store more than 1-hour worth of great quality music [other_attributes::quality music] you can listen to while you are away. One more thing is that it's not so pricey as Samsung MP3, Yepp. With under $200, you can afford to have your own portable [usability::portable] MP3 to enjoy the music files that you have downloaded the day or night before. With all the sites that offer free music files, you can imagine how useful this equipment is these days. The idea of being able to customize your music tastes is very powerful. Great Playback [other_attributes::playback] on this portable [usability::portable] device Smaller than a radio cassette, this Rio allows you to listen to your music without skipping. It was made definitely for the mobile group of people such as surfers, students, business people, frequent travelers, music fans and teenagers. Use the USB ports that it comes equiped with to download the music files of your choice. Now, don't ask me whether free music deprives once-struggling artists of royalties. That's what a lot of MP3 and Napster-like companies are offering. At one point, MP3.com was the hottest destination site on the web thanks to all its music resources that were easily accessible to fans all over the world. Well, that was before the music industry started realizing that this type of free music files sharing must stop. The music industry may drag to court some of the known sites such as Napster and MP3, but what about those they can't track to one company or owners or group of individuals? Gnutella is one of these networks of music files sharing sites that gives headache to the Recording Industry Association of America. As long as there are portable [usability::portable] devices such as Diamond PMP300, there will be a need to get music files to one's own taste While the RIAA is dealing with the new ways of delivering music to fans, customers in this age of technology, we will continue to use devices that were designed to take advantage of free music. After the various lawsuits that were filed against Napster, for example, one may ask whether the new fee-charging Napster is going to be as hot as before. With Diamond PMP300, you can sample the rarest sounds and musical styles you have ever heard. Once you've successfully downloaded it, it is yours to keep. With a single battery, this device will allow you to listen to your music wherever you may be. It allows you to customize up to 60 minutes of continuous digital-quality music playback. Convenience and usability [usability::usability] : great gift for these groups If you are still thinking about getting one, it will be very useful to you while traveling, playing on the beach, surfing, and camping just to name a few examples. It could also be a great present to your teenager, young employees etc. Get a unit today! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 145.00 Summary: Take One Of These To The Beach, Ski Resort, & Athletic Meet! Pros: Convenient [convenient::convenient] and easy to use [usability::easy to use] ; beats some competitors Cons: Some of the buttons [other_attributes::buttons] may be accidentally pushed! Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: As is seems like most people who have written an opinion on the Rio brand Mp3 players, I received my player as a gift. I was very excited. I was very pleased with it, until I tried to use it on my computer at home. I had software conflicts that prevented the software that came with the Rio player from even recognizing that it was even connected. I was able to download software to get it to run, but not from the site! It was free software, and by free I mean ?Doesn?t run well?. After I worked out the bugs for Diamond, I think the guy who wrote the program for Rio should give me the money he got, I enjoyed the Rio [rio::rio] for many months, and I am still enjoying it. The benefits include lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , great sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] (depending on the original mp3 quality), and easy transfer of songs. Disadvantages include lost memory, that is, when you use a card to upgrade memory, you can save songs to either the card or built in memory, anything left over from the two can not be combined, and is ?lost?. I would defiantly recommend this player for anyone looking for a player right now. It is one of the cheapest available, and is of high quality. Don?t expect perfect quality though. It is true that it can run off a battery for more than 12 hours, but you usually are not playing it for 12 hours, and any time that it has a battery in it, it is draining it. They call it a power save mode, but it still drains the battery. When they recommend that you take out the battery if you don?t intend to use it for a while, they mean it. In this case ?a while? means a day or two. As opposed to other battery powered products that can last up to a year without battery loss. The Rio PMP300 can eat a battery in less than a week, so I HIGHLY recommend making [other_attributes::making] a small investment in rechargeable batteries. That way when the battery runs out it only irritates you, and not your wallet. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): gift Summary: Great [general::summary: good] product [general::product] , if you can hack... Pros: long play time [other_attributes::playing time] on one battery [battery::battery] , Light weight, sound quality, easy transfers, upgradable memory Cons: Short life of battery [battery::battery] when not in use, not top quality software Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.09
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: If you have $$$ - spend it on a better player, if you are even buying an MP3 player it suggests that you have some $$ to spend. Check prices vis a vis 64mb players (the minimum storage - i believe you need) bc with an expansion card, the 300 is not as cheap as you think This is a good, functional product but it does have several shortcomings when compared to other players. Summary: Functional and cheap, but not cream of the crop Pros: Cheap [cheap::cheap] Cons: Form Factor [other_attributes::form factor] , Storage [other_attributes::storage] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.39
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have had my Diamond Rio since May '99. I am aware that this is the first generation of the product, and while the price was a bit hefty for something which should be an under-$100 product in a year or so, I am not disappointed. First, a disclaimer which isn't specific to the product: mp3 files can sometimes be difficult to manage. Burning mp3s from CDs can be a very slow process [other_attributes::process] that ties up your computer's resources. Reference the epinions for various digital music applications for more info. Also, downloading mp3s from the Internet -- as if a punishment! -- is hell if you are not on a T1. Even if you are, finding decent files [other_attributes::files] via traditional and even specialized search engines can be tough. But that said, I have a huge collection of mp3s, and I love to transfer them to my Rio. I have practically said goodbye to my walkman, and who needs a portable [usability::portable] CD player? (The next generation mp3 players will have radio, too, thankfully) The Rio Manager slowly transfers mp3s from your hard drive to the device. Even with 32 MB, I can fit enough music for my morning subway ride onto my Rio. I listen to my Rio four of five days a week, to and from work, and I have to replace [reliability::had to replace] the AA battery every two weeks or so. It is small, light, and fairly intuitive [usability::intuitive] to use. Two complaints: 1. The battery case has opened a few times, interrupting my music and shooting a battery onto the street. 2. When I clip the Rio to my pocket, sometimes the corner of my jacket swings and hits one of the exposed control buttons -- but I guess that's the price you pay for having easily accessible controls. So in conclusion, while the Diamond Rio isn't perfect, some of the blame falls on mp3 files themselves. The other problems I will chalk up to being the first generation in a new type of device. I can certainly live with the product as it is now and am quite happy with it. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: I can't go anywhere without my Rio Pros: Portable [usability::portable] mp3 music [music_quality::music] ; mix 'n' match your own melodies Cons: First generation [other_attributes::generation] device [device::device] has a few problems; mp3 suffers from system performance and bandwidth issues Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This product [general::product] is pretty light, it's design [design::design] is ugly...the sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] is not that bad, the battery life [battery_life::battery life] is said to be 12 hours long...but when i used the new duracell ultra it lasted only 5 hours of continuous play ( i left my earphones on the loudest while i played some games). I think the rio 500 is pretty good, but not the best, you can always read that. I heard from some friends that the rio 600 is going to come out soon. i think that will be AMAZING because it has everything that a 2nd generation mp3 player would have, and then the only bad thing is the 32 megs of songs...thats not that much...only around 45-55 min worth... Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: 12 hours of battery life my a... Pros: good sound [sound_quality::sounds] and cheap [cheap::cheap] Cons: battery life [battery_life::battery life] ...dont lie about it Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Digital is the future of portable audio, but this device isn't it. The included software doesn't work [reliability::doesn't work] with Windows NT or Windows 2000, the two operating systems I use. I finally dug up a Windows 95 system, but it took so long to get songs encoded and stored on the RIO that I gave up [general::i gave up] after a single song. You can't transfer tracks directly from a CD to the RIO... First you have to MP3 encode it on your hard drive. Then, you have to launch a separate application to transfer the MP3 file to the RIO. The 32 MB of RAM isn't enough. You can store an hour of music, but only if you encode the songs at a very low sampling quality. Even through the cheap headphones, this sampling rate sounded [sound_quality::sounds] terrible. Higher sampling rates reduce the music it can store to about 30 minutes... not enough to make it worthwhile. You can expand this device, but only with another 32 MB of RAM. There's a new, more expensive [price::expensive] generation of MP3 players coming out. They're expensive still, but they're getting better. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: Does NOT live up to expectations Pros: Small, tolerates shaking [other_attributes::shakes] Cons: Slow to load [other_attributes::load] , not enough memory Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.04
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: my sony discman had recently endured .. some physical trauma, so i decided i'd buy something new to listen to on busrides. i was enticed by the mp3 player concept, as they are so high tech and new and whatnot, and being somewhat a techie myself it seemed like something a little overpriced and frivolous, but i wanted one anyway. i found my cheapest buy would be the Diamond Rio PMP300, i got it for $100 at circuit city ($150 -$50 rebate), and that was just around the price [price::price] of a decent new portable [usability::portable] cd player. i got it home and was all excited about trying it out, and i hooked up the wires and put some songs on it. first disappointment: only 32 megs memory, and for CD quality sound (128kbps) i could only fit 6 songs on it. i decided i could survive, as cool as it was, because i could convert to 96kbps and live with less-than-perfect quality. so then later on i decided to put different songs on it. i got a large amount of error messages, saying that it couldn't write to the memory due to a bad block [other_attributes::blocks] . so i tried again and again, and finally it told me to initialize it. it wouldn't even do that, because it said there was a checksum error. i called circuit city and told them what happened, and they said it must be defective [reliability::defective] , so i exchanged it for another one. SAME PROBLEM!!! i am fed up with diamond rio's horrible design [design::design] and after reading other opinions on here i am not going to keep it. i recommend: Iomega just came out with their own mp3 player, best deal i've seen yet. it costs about $300, but it's awesome. you can buy 40meg disks for only $10 each, according to their site anyway. sony's stick walkman is also $300 and they want $100 just for one 64meg memory stick. what a ripoff! i don't know much yet about the Iomega system, but from what i've read it seems like an awesome buy [price::great buy] and i'd recommend that anyone looks into that before buying an mp3 player. also: i don't know who makes it, but i saw on ebay a few CD players that read mp3s from CDRs as well. in this, i mean that you can, instead of saving mp3's on a CDR as audio tracks, and getting 74minutes, you can save 650 megs worth of mp3s as data files instead, and it reads them all, so you can put a hell [other_attributes::hell] of a lot of nice CD quality 128kbps tracks on one cd, infact fit about 20cds (if not more) on one cd, and save yourself from carrying a huge cd collection around with you. i saw these on ebay for only $100, though i'm not sure how much they are new. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: entirely defective [reliability::defective] , horrible purchase Pros: convenient for [usability::convenient for] recently downloaded [other_attributes::downloading] mp3s Cons: only holds 30minutes at CD quality, doesn't work [reliability::doesn't work] well, etc etc etc Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: "What is that?" "Ohh, a MiniDisk player...." are the most often comments I receive about my Rio 300. However, after explaining that it is in fact an MP3 player, the inevitable "How many songs does it hold?" comes into play. I received my Rio 300 as part of an OEM package. It had been the kind of thing I had been looking into, and getting it highly reduced from the OEM seemed too good to be true. I bit... Quality vs. Storage In mp3s, there is a tradeoff: quality, or quantity? At 128kbps, my 32MB player can hold about 30 minutes worth of songs. Needless to say, 7 or 8 songs will not hold you for very long. Therefore, I normally opt to encode at the more space friendly 64Kbps, which allows around an hour, as advertised. Even my discerning ear can hardly tell the quality difference between these two rates, so it works [reliability::works] just fine for me. The 128kbps is the CD quality, and 64Kbps falls just above the FM radio quality. However, most important in the quality of the music is the headphones one uses. With a good pair, your Rio will sound great, but if you opt for a cheap pair, or the pair they provide, your player will not sound its best. Exercise pluses An MP3 player is a athletes only choice, in this writers opinion. The moving-parts free device absolutely WILL NOT SKIP, which allows jogging or other workouts to continue interruption free. The small size easily clips onto a belt, or stashes into a pocket, to stay safe. And, should the unthinkable dropping occur, the player is light enough to withstand a few slippery fingers. However, I would recommend a pair of headphones that clip onto the ear if your unit is to be used for strenuous exercise, because the standard, in-the-ear phones included will not stay during heavy bouncing. Other features The Rio 300 gets around 10 hours from a single AA battery, making it very efficient. In fact, the batteries that your friends throw away after their diskman uses up can even be salvaged for a few more minutes with this device. It can be very easily controlled, by the buttons on the front, which advance, repeat, pause, stop and play, in a simple, idiot-proof manner. Reasons NOT to buy However, in spite of this glowing review thus far, I would NOT recommend [general::would not recommend] this product to a friend. The reason for this lies not in the product itself, but mostly in the format as a whole. First, if one was to get an MP3 player, I do not recommend this, because 64MB+ players are becoming more common by the day. I feel that 64MB is a minimum necessity, because the songs that 32MB can hold become stale fast. Secondly, and most importantly, I do not recommend an MP3 player for anyone. The reason is this: the MP3 format, in my opinion, is doom to be obsolete. Unfortunate, yes, but nearly inevitable. The recording industry, even as you read this, is pushing for copyright protection, which, as of now, is not supported in the MP3 format. Therefore, if one was to buy an MP3 player, they MUST make sure that it uses software-based decoding, which can be updated to support the upcoming formats. So, I do recommend those players that can be updated, like the Lyra, because digital music is the music of the future. However, people who now own players like the Rio 300 will soon find themselves holding an expensive [price::expensive] paperweight, when the new formats come into the mainstream. In conclusion, if you are looking for a player to play your current collection, and aren't looking to play any of the new songs that come out when the new formats are current, buy a Rio 300. Its cheap, and will serve the purpose well. However, if you are looking for a player to stay with you for a while, look into a player with upgradeable software, so that your unit will stay current with the rapidly changing digital music age. Rio PMP 300 less than $100, buy.com Diamond Corp. www.diamondmm.com Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: What is that? Pros: Light, skip [skipping::skipping] -free, good quality, small Cons: Format [other_attributes::format] doomed to be obsolete, only 32MB, quality is sacrificed for more songs Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got this because i wanted a Rio for the mp3's playing, i love the rio but the price tag was way to high for anyone with a normal income, i wouldnt go for this model, but the earlier version that is below 50 dollars, that one gets my BEST rating of 5 STARS this one only gets about 3 because of the price. This is a great gift [general::a perfect gift] thought because of the greater storage [other_attributes::storage] , on the normal Rio player you can only get 30 minutes UNLESS you pay 30 bux for an upgrade, which is worth it though once you save up enough money from a minimum wage job. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 300 Summary: Diamond, Overpriced [price::overpriced] another product Pros: SPACE [space::space] AND SPEED [other_attributes::speed] Cons: PRICE [price::price] PRICE [price::price] PRICE [price::price] PRICE [price::price] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.69
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: As an 'early-adopter' techno-geek type person, the minute I first read about the Rio a year ago I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. And so I put in my order...waited...got busy bootlegging mp3 files off the university-affiliated FTPs (just kidding, record labels!) and waited to be wowed. And I was. Yet I wasn't. First of all, let me say unequivocally that digital music is here to stay, and in fact, it can't be mainstreamed fast enough. It's convenient and for the casual listener, is capable of having comparable sound quality to a CD. The promise of digital music is tremendous: no skipping, no rewinding, no wait times between songs (even CDs need a few seconds to spin before you can advance tracks), ease of mixing up the tracks from different albums without having to record in sequence. And the Rio does deliver on these attributes, to varying degrees. The Rio player is lightweight and compact, about the size and weight of a deck of cards. The controls are pretty simple to learn and operate, although quite honestly I can't figure out what the "A-B" button does. I find that the hardware is a power [other_attributes::power] suck, so to avoid spending $5.00 per week I store it without the batteries. As a result the battery flap has been weakened (it wasn't very good to begin with) and sometimes it spontaneously releases when I'm on the treadmill, and the battery falls out and I curse and everybody in the gym stares at me. Also, the easy accessibility of the controls on the face of the Rio means that sometimes you'll inadvertently bump them and advance the song by accident. Headphones are adequate. Some quarrels I have with the Rio (other than the above) is that it can be a flaky little machine at times. It's survived more falls than I can count, but even before I started dropping it regularly it would still skip once in a while, which is a mystery to me. Also, I found that the first model actually held closer to a half hour than an hour of music, but it's better on the new 500. The Rio Manager software is easy to use, but it is a somewhat slower process [other_attributes::process] than I expected to download files to the Rio. And downloading music files from the internet--- forget it unless you have a T1 or better (slow days at work are usually great mp3 collection days.) The Music Match software kind of stinks, it's OK for converting CDs to MP3s but as a desktop player, I still prefer Winamp. Overall, I would recommend this if you're an early adopter or a runner that hates carrying heavy walkmans. But for the casual music fan, you might want to wait a bit until they improve the hardware [other_attributes::hardware] and expand the storage capacity at lower prices. Remember, the first tape Walkmans used to cost around the same price, and now you can buy 'em for $20 at you local grocery store. Might be worth it to wait. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: The Promise Of The Technology Writes Checks The Hardware Can't Cash. Pros: Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , convenient [convenient::convenient] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: Need to improve the hardware [other_attributes::hardware] and storage capacity, and wait for the prices to drop. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I was recently considering purchasing a Rio 500 player until I got a hold od my friend's. It was cool and sleek [other_attributes::sleek] and very cool. It was so much fun to use and operate. It is definately one of the best new technologies available today, but I just don't see myself using that often that I would be willing to spend 250 on it. All it does is play music. Yes it is small and it is light but it is 250. Yes it has 64 megs but it is 250. I don't know, I just would want it to be able to store all of the mp3's on my computer for 250. But there is a portable [usability::portable] cd player that is coming out that can read mp3's off of a cd. Now this may be worth it. With those high density cd's that have 700 mb on them you could putwell over 100 songs on it and it maybe then would be worth 250. I dont know how much it will be but I will wait to find out before I purchase any MP3 player that now exists. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 240 Summary: O My God!! Pros: Small, Sleek [other_attributes::sleek] , Song [songs::songs] cap [other_attributes::caps] . Cons: Not to much capacity [other_attributes::capacity] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I first got my RIO PMP300 as a Christmas gift and I have been satisfied ever since. It is a sport and exercise maniac?s dream. It is great to save money. It is a pop teen's dream. With all these advantages it was a little expensive and there are better products. I run, bike, and exercise allot, this is exactly why the Rio is good [rio::the * is good] for me. When I am humming along at about 6 miles a minute the RIO never skips were a normal CD player would, this is because it has no moving parts. Due to the fact that there are no moving parts it is also very sturdy. My RIO took many a hard falls to the very stiff concrete, and it still worked for awhile. On time it took one falls to many so I called RIO and they took it back and sent me a new one no questions asked. This is the best service [customer_support::service] I have had with any electronic device. It is a great device [device::device] to save you money too. Why buy a bunch of CDs you?ll only listen to once or twice but will sit unused on your shelf for years. If you are anything like me you make the same mistake as me and do this allot. With the RIO you can simply download your favorite song till your sick of it and then change it, at 0 cost to you. There were a few negative things I noticed. It shipped with 32 Megs of flash memory I found that this was only enough for 1/2 hour of decent quality music [other_attributes::quality music] , not the advertised 1 hour. I could have bought an additional flashcard of memory but it is EXTREMELY expensive [price::expensive] . Also for the money you may as buy a MP3 CD player. With 650 Megs of storage on a CD-R that is enough for hundreds of MP3s. I would take a CD recorder and a mp3 CD player. However to each his own. Overall it was good when first introduced however it has become antiquated. It is definitely a fun piece of hardware though. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: Sportman and Teenagers dream Pros: No moving parts, can make mixes easily, no skipping, sturdy Cons: Expensive [price::expensive] , Antiquated Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Diamond Rio MP3 Player: It is a great portable [usability::portable] audio device. It never skips and the sound [sound_quality::sounds] is crystal clear 100% of the time. Will hold up to 60 minutes of pretty high quality music [music_quality::music] . Definitaly good enough for just about any earphones. The only problem I will see with it is the amount of music it will hold. The upgrades cost more than I paid for the Rio and I can't force myself to pay that. Hopefully in the near future this will be fixed and the amount of music it holds will rise. I have used it snowboarding and running with no problems. Banged it up a bit and it still works [reliability::works] great. It only takes one AA battery that lasts for about 2 hours. The Software [software::software] : Overall it is very good [general::, * is very good] software [software::software] for what it is made to do. It is a little hard to grasp and they give almost no instruction on how to use it. Any one with a basic knowledge of computers can figure it out. But once you figure it out it can convert to MP3's and convert the quality and it has a computer MP3 player on it. Other software like this costs about 20$, but comes free with the Rio. Overall a very good product, still a little pricey but this is changed rapidly. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Diamonds are for Listening Pros: Small, durable [reliability::durable] , never skips [skipping::skipping] Cons: Pricey, Not much memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I think this is one of the coolest inventions ever! MP3s are one of the best moneysavers for the music lovers. You download all of your favorites songs off the internet for free and put them on to your MP3 player. You can then listen to them all you want and when you get tired of a particular song you just delete and get another one. This Mp3 player is so easy to use [usability::easy to use] and is so much easier to walk [other_attributes::walk] or jog with than a walkman or discman. You can just clip in onto your pocket and forget about it. This particular model is also the most affordable [price::affordable] . We paid a total of $50 for it. We got it at Mercata with $50 off with mercata points and a $50 rebate. The only problem we've ran into is trying to find the upgradable memory and a cheap price. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Very Cool [general::summary: very good] ! Pros: Affordable [price::affordable] , Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , and Easy to Use [usability::easy to use] Cons: Hard to find the ungradable memory [memory::memory] . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Portable [usability::portable] and Lightweight -- Download MP3 music and audio files very fast and take them wherever you want to go, without the disadvantage of skipping, size, and you get to have more than one artist so you can choose only the songs you want to hear. Rio can fit in the palm of your hand or in your pocket. It's the smallest MP3 player and with no moving parts. There's no skipping, even with vibration and heavy movement. It's ideal for extreme sports like snowboarding, biking, running, skating, or just walking or jogging. -= Specifications =- -Compact size: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 5/8" -Lightweight, only 2.4 ounces (70 grams) -32 MB of onboard flash memory for up to 60 minutes of continuous digital-quality playback or several hours of voice quality audio. Download audio books, news broadcasts and more. -16 and 32 MB flash memory upgrade options -Supports MP3, the Most Popular Internet Audio Format -- There are literally tens of thousands of MP3 files available on the Internet in both music and voice formats. -Samples CD clips, purchase downloadable music files and copy tracks from your personal CD collection for customizable music mixes. -Uses an easy drag [usability::easy drag] -and-drop interface. -Powerful Digital Sound Effects and Features -- Synthesize music for your personal musical preferences with Jazz, Classical and Rock sound-effect options. -Features Repeat One, Repeat A-B, Repeat All and Random options. -Low power consumption features up to 12 hours of playback with a single AA battery -Easy PC Interface -- Rio PMP300's Manager software [software::software] lets you transfer music or audio stored on your PC or directly from the Internet. -Easy-to-Use [usability::easy to use] interface [interface::interface] -Download, refresh, delete and initialize options Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100-$150 Summary: The Best In Portable [usability::portable] Audio! Pros: Portable [usability::portable] , Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , Non-Skipping [skipping::skipping] , & more Cons: Can't Hold A Lot Of MP3's Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.15
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I purchased my player as introduction into the MP3 music genre. The player was great [other_attributes::the * is good] as a workout buddy. It is small, lightweight, inexpensive [price::inexpensive] , and held about 45 min. worth of music on a battery that could last anywhere from 8 to 10 hours...depending on which AA battery you bought. Recording was relatively simple, but if you do not have a highspeed connection then it could become tedious--quickly. The player, however, proved to be unreliable [reliability::unreliable] . The hold button/function seemed to be active all the time despite any attempts to remove it. The durability of the player itself was also questionable. After a couple weeks of use (at the gym), the player stopped playing despite a new batter. I tried it a couple of months later and decided to hold down the play button for a couple of minutes (don't ask me i decided to do this), and it started to play again...to stop only a couple of hours later. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 75.00 Summary: Not that great... Pros: inexpensive [price::inexpensive] when you find a deal Cons: unreliable [reliability::unreliable] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I first bought the Rio because I wanted an MP3 player that I could take on the road. I heard from many of my friends that the Rio [rio::rio] was the best MP3 player. I bought the Rio and I think it is a great product [general::product] . The main thing I love about it is that it does not skip when I hit a bump while driving in my car. There is nothing I hate about the Rio [rio::rio] because there is nothing really to hate about it. It might have costed a little too much in my thinking, but I still think it was worth the money to buy it. I think that all music lovers should buy the Rio because it is easier than carrying a compact disc player around while you could have a small little thing that would fit into your own pocket Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: OK MP3 Player Pros: it does not skip Cons: it might cost [price::cost] a lot to some people Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.39
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: It's new. It's improved. It costs a small fortune. Do I really need the latest in hang on you belt gizmos to listen to music on? Thus far since the invention of the transistor radio, it seems that everyone had to have the latest in entertainment devices from the headphone radios to the personal CD players that of course hang on ones belt [other_attributes::belts] with the cute little headphones. Why can't people just simply listen to what's going on around them. Is life that boring that you have to block out everything by hanging a radio/CD player on your belt,and slap a set of headphones on? I have been in stores where the clerk had a single earphone stuffed into one ear and trying to do business. Rudeness. Is this way of the future Seeing hoe rude [customer_support::rude] we can be to others. WHAT'D YA SAY, I CAN'T HEAR YOU. OH THE HEADPHONES, THANKS, YEAH THEIR NICE. Loudness Oh around 10 Hearing loss, around forever. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Summary: Do I really need this? Pros: There nice Cons: There rude [customer_support::rude] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: What can I say. Since I am a huge music fan, I demand nothing but the best quality in my portable [usability::portable] audio player. Several years back I advanced from the walkman to the discman. Talk about difference in sound. However, I do admit that I missed the size [size::size] of the walkman. I could always easily fit it in my pocket, but with my discman I can barely hold it. So, with this new digital technology and the eruption of the mp3, I decided to invest my money in a Diamond Rio PMP300. I paid close to 2/3 of what it actually cost because I had received several coupons and found a great site to buy from, so the price did not bother me much (although it is a little pricey). Well, 32mb isn't too much space for music, but it was perfect for my purpose--walking to and from classes. No skipping and the Diamond Rio was half the size of my old walkman. Transferring data [other_attributes::data] was very fast and the music quality was perfect [music_quality::the * is good] too. I recommend the Diamond Rio to anybody who is willing to pay for perfect quality music [other_attributes::quality music] in the palm of your hand! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 72.00 Summary: Small, Efficient, Recommended Pros: Small, Sleek [other_attributes::sleek] , Any Songs [songs::songs] You Want! Cons: Price [price::price] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.94
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: As you might know, Diamond PMP300 was rated highly is the Best Buy and Circuit City adds, but was inaccurate and very false advertising. For Instance, I bought mine at my local Best Buy store and the first few weeks were fantastic [general::the * is good] . With the mind provoking Diamond Image and it's "great" (inaccurate) adds, it set one thought into my limited "campacity" brain; Why would you not buy this [general::dont buy this] product? You are free of the 15.00 dollar CDs and can have Remixes, rare song titles, and more than one band on one disk. Confusing? Anyways, I bought it with out a second thought to ponder and thought I would be happy with my Purchase. The first 2-3 weeks it produced [other_attributes::produces] great sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] , assuming that it should, and wonderful capabilities [other_attributes::capability] . Not assuming that a high priced MP3 Player should last more than a month, my assumption was incorrect. Problems accured too fast, especially since its very new and should last atleast a year before failing to produce [other_attributes::produces] great(or good) sound [sound_quality::sounds] and buttons should not come loose. I could go on rambling about this weird and unfaithful contraption, but I don't have the time. The only question I ask you and the Best Buy I bought it at; Was I unlucky and bought a one-of-a-kind Diamond PMP300? Was it just my luck or is this MP3 Player "Specially Challenged?" I BELIEVE THIS MP3 PLAYER HAS GOOD QUALITY SOUND AND [other_attributes::have good * and] WOULD NOT FALL APART ON YOU. I DROPPED IT A FEW TIMES, SO THE FUNCTIONS MAY HAVE BEEN SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. I ALSO BELIEVE THE DIAMOND IS WORTH ITS HIGH PRICE. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): On sale(Varied Prices) Summary: Paper Weight or Music Device? Pros: Good 2-3 weeks, but then only good for a Paper [other_attributes::papers] Weight Cons: Horrible Bass [bass::bass] and Trebble controls [other_attributes::controls] . Also, Bad Battery [battery::battery] compartment placement Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio 300 is a great low-cost alternative to the much more expensive [price::expensive] portable [usability::portable] MP3 players. Not only does the Rio [rio::rio] provide [other_attributes::provides] a great way to listen to your mp3s. It lets you have a skip-proof and near-CD quality music for the active life-style. I have close to a hundred CDs, half of which have been "ripped" to MP3. I believe the Rio is for people that enjoy active lifestyles and need a music solution that does not skip when your running, lifting, or whatever activity you enjoy. In my experience [general::experience] , the Rio is perfect [rio::the * is good] for this. And at $100-150, it won't break the bank. Another great thing about the Rio is how small and light-weight it is. The only thing that I see wrong (it's not major either), is that you have to memorize the tracks that are on your Rio. The display does not tell you the filenames of the MP3s. This is not really a major setback though. All in all, the Rio [rio::rio] is a great way to bring digital music where ever you go. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 w/ rebate Summary: Great [general::summary: good] Low-Cost Solution Pros: low-cost [price::cost] , high-quality music [music_quality::music] , light-weight Cons: no filename display [other_attributes::display] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Have you ever downloaded an MP3 and just absolutely wanted to hear it other than your computer? Every time I download MP3s I am forced to listen to them through my speakers. Unless you have a CD-R and can burn the MP3s onto CD, and listen to them on a portable [usability::portable] CD player, there is no easier way of listening the MP3s at near CD quality. The Diamond Rio PMP300 smaller than my old walkman, and resembles those portable radios that only recieve radio stations. This compact MP3 player can store 60 minutes of compressed audio and resembles a walkman. The Rio [rio::rio] is so easy to use [usability::easy to use] . The only competition to this device is probably MD players. A drawback to the Rio is that Audio can only be stored once at a time and a maximum of 60 minutes. This is probably fine for most users, just be aware that the Rio does have limitations. One good thing about the Rio is the ease of uploading Mp3s onto the Rio. You can store the whole memory full of MP3s in no time. One thing I suggest is to wait until the price of the Rio Depriciates, and when more memory is available for storage. At that time, there may be more competition, driving the price down. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: Portable [usability::portable] Media Pros: Compact [compact::compact] , sleek [other_attributes::sleek] , Easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: 60 minute limitation, price [price::price] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got one of these this summer. I was happy with it for awhile and I thought it was a pretty cool idea. I loved the fact that it had no moving parts and that it only used 1 battery. I started using it in my car with a tape adapter and I was taking it along with me to listen to while walking. It works pretty good at times, but others, it's junk. One of the advantages it's supposed to have is that it won't skip, but if mine gets tapped any or if I walk the wrong way carrying it, it turns off and I have to turn it back on. I think it would be better if it did skip. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Cool [general::summary: good] Idea, Piece of Junk [general::piece of junk] Pros: Cool idea Cons: Shuts off too easy Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Don't waste your time on this one. When I bought it I paid the full price of $300. That comes to around $9.50 per megabyte of music. Sure, it's portable [usability::portable] , sure it plays MP3 files without the use of a computer, thats *all* it's worth. Try a CD-MP3 player before you even think about a Rio. The software used to transfer the files to the unit is a sloppy program. It works, it just looks like it was written by a novice. The "so-called" battery life is horrible [general::the * is bad] . Even the new enhanced batteries, by major battery companies, only last 30 minutes or so. The unit itself is just cheap plastic. Don't drop it too hard, it will most likely break. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 300 Summary: Piece Of Pricey Junk Pros: Plays [playing::plays] MP3s Cons: Everything Not Listed Under PROS Bottom Line: Don't Waste Your Money [general::don't waste your money] On This!

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OVERALL SCORE=1.46
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought this MP3 player last year, mostly because the majority of my music was in MP3 form and I wanted the functionality and size of MP3 over that of CD. Also, I lacked a CD-Burner, so mixes were out of the question. Now that I DO have a CD burner, as well as other portable [usability::portable] music options, I feel that this Mp3 player falls short of the competition. When I bought this player, there was a $50 rebate in store for me, so it only came to $100. That's not a bad price for what the PMP300 does, but I now think that I should have either spent a little more for a better model or tried a different music format. At first, the Rio was great. The ripping software it came with was adequate, but not superb (Music [music_quality::music] match). Also it only allowed about 30 songs at 128kbps before you had to purchase the full version. Transferring songs to the player was fairly easy via the cable that plugs into your parallel port (and also allows the printer to worth through the connector). For the first few months I had the player this worked fine, but for some reason now when the Rio adapter is in the parallel port, the printer does not always work. Be aware that you might have to do some switching every time you want to change your tunes on the player. Also, the speed at which songs are transferred was fairly fast, although it did lag the computer down. When in use, the player works fine [reliability::works fine] . However, it is more fragile that one might expect. Be very careful with it's plastic casing, I ended up breaking off the small notch that holds the battery in place, and to this day, the only way to get the battery compartment to close require the aid of scotch tape. Also, I do believe that I ended up breaking something inside the player, because now it is finicky. Sometimes it shuts off randomly, all by itself. However I am almost positive this was caused by me, because the player did not receive the most gentile treatment in the world. As for battery life, it's adequate. It can't recharge it's own batteries, but it does have a fairly good battery life [battery_life::battery life] . Also, the memory on this player leaves something to be desired. 32 Megs can hold around 8-12 songs in 128kbps, which is less than 1 CD or MD. You can sacrifice quality in return for more playback time, but I couldn't stand doing that. You can increase the player's memory with a 32MB or 64MB memory card, however they are quite expensive [price::expensive] . I never tried them, so I can't say how well they work. Since you have to be at your computer to change songs, I felt limited to my music with this player. For long trips, this held nowhere near enough music. Overall, this isn't a bad player, I just think it's more fragile than it should be and needs more memory. If you were to get an MP3 player with 64 or more Megs of memory, I would probably be in favor of that choice. But for me, 32MB is just too small. Minidiscs are a good alternative, even though they are more expensive [price::expensive] , they are also a lot better with memory, because the discs are small, portable [usability::portable] , and rewritable. If you are just looking for a barebones MP3 player, then this might not be a bad choice, but for most of us, I think it's worth it to spend a little more money. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: MP3 is good, but not best Pros: Small, portable [usability::portable] . Cons: Fragile [other_attributes::fragile] , not much memory [memory::memory] . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Ok, I was one of the first people to get a Diamond player. When it came out, it was THE big thing for mp3's. It was upgradeable from 32meg to infinity (rule of thumb, 1meg is about 1min of CD quality music), it was lightweight, and it ran 12 hours on a single Double AA! However, the big draw back is the memory upgrade. People were predicting flash memory (what the Diamond uses) to dramatically drop 90% in prices over 4 years. Well, that's not happening. Flash memory is EXPENSIVE [price::expensive] . So the dilemma is basically do you use the Rio with expensive [price::expensive] flash Ram or do you wait for more players? Relatively speaking, the wait isn't that much. The main reason to get the Rio is to be the first-- but with many other players coming out, I suggest you should wait. Its still a solid player, you can get a good cheap one, but alas, there must be some Moores Law for mp3 portable [usability::portable] storage: New players will make it obselete soon. In a nutshell, its a good player (not too good bass [bass::bass] ), casing [other_attributes::casing] is ok, its supported by hackers (who, by the way, allow users to DOWNLOAD from Rio to Computer!)-- but the space [space::space] is a problem. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199 Summary: The Objective Truth Pros: it works [reliability::works] , durable [reliability::durable] , 3rd party support [other_attributes::support] , good quality, and upgradable Cons: to upgrade is expensive (but that is true of all players) Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.39
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: After years of frustration with overpriced [price::overpriced] CDs by artists that really only have an EP of music I want to hear by the 3rd listen, mp3s are a Godsend. If you have decent computer speakers [other_attributes::computer speakers] you can listen at your PC (which is where many college students listen to ALL of their music, thanks to napster, etc.). Otherwise, you need one of the relative handful of portable [usability::portable] mp3 players to listen to your ripped (from your CDs) or encoded (from internet downloads or from your friends) music files. The Rio PMP300 is one of the 2 best choices for under $200, the other being (from my reading research) the Creative Nomad. I got lucky and won a Special Edition Rio 300 in an online contest--the difference being twice the memory (64MB), which is the most crucial feature. People seem to differ on what quality of sound they want. At 128kbps--the rate at which most of my mp3s are encoded--you get about 64 minutes of music with 64MB. That would be my minimum sound quality and playlist time. With the regular PMP300, you need to spend around $80 more on a 32MB flash memory card you install to get that much memory. 32MB is standard on players below $200. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a merchant that had a Special Edition 300 in stock, and there was no mention of it at the Diamond site (www.diamondmm.com). So I don't know if this will even be available, now that the Rio PMP500 is out. It comes with 64MB installed, but it's more expensive [price::expensive] . Your best bet right now seems to be getting the PMP300 at someplace like buy.com for around $145 plus shipping. You can get a $50 rebate right now, and so for a net increase of $30 or so, get the memory card to have a total of 64MB and still pay less than $200. The only potential drawback to this scenario is that the 300 connects (like nearly all mp3 players right now) through a parallel port while the 500 uses a USB connection. This is OK if you have an extra parallel port (aside from the one hooked up to your printer), or don't mind unhooking your printer every time you download tracks from your computer to the Rio. At least with my Dell Dimension, this is what I have to do. Of course if you don't have a USB connection on your system, you need the 300 anyway. Aside from the convenience of using a free USB port to download, the download time is faster. On the other hand, it only takes about 7 or 8 minutes to download 64 MB of mp3s with the parallel connection [other_attributes::connection] , which is fine with me, most of the time. The only way to get around unhooking the printer is to install another parallel port, which would cost around $35 dollars to buy (according to the Dell rep I talked to--I couldn't find one to price online, though it was a casual search) if you do it yourself. I probably won't bother. There is an audible difference between files compressed to 128kbps and the bigger 160- or 224kbps files. My hunch is that in a few years no one will bother with less than 160kbps, which is minimal CD quality, because we'll all be using players and computers with far more memory than we have now. And if you wanted to listen to, say, the new Steely Dan album at CD quality, even 64MB isn't enough. But for now, 128kbps is fine, considering the convenience and flexibility of listening to mp3s. I stress the memory issue because you WILL encounter it, no matter what player you buy. The controls on the 300 are easy to master, the software as well. You can quickly push buttons by "feel" without taking it off your belt (the hip clip is a must, not all of the Rio's competitors have it). I haven't even gotten around to trying the EQ settings [other_attributes::settings] , the sound [sound_quality::sounds] is fine "flat". The "intro" and sample features are also superfluous for me, since I just preview my play list on the Jukebox. I suggest downloading the Musicmatch Jukebox 5.00.0142 that just became available for free (with CD-quality encoding that cost $29.99 just last week!), because it will allow you to download an entire playlist at once, instead of one at a time using the Rio software. Just remember that the Jukebox wipes your Rio's memory every time is starts a download. (The Rio disc comes with the Musicmatch software, but it may not be the latest version.) Another minor beef with the 300 is the fact that you have to remove the battery when you're not using it, in order to preserve the charge. I don't know if other players are the same, but it's annoying. I understand the Creative Nomad allows you to UPLOAD from your player, which the Rio SHOULD be able to do, but doesn't. Then you can transfer files quickly to your friends computers, rather than downloading off the Net. The Nomad also has a radio, but I stopped listening to the radio, except for NPR, in the 70s. All in all, if you don't have the bucks for the PMP500 (or don't have a USB connection), the PMP300 (with the added memory) is the way to go. UPDATE 4/24/00: A recent check has revealed that this model (the 300 SE) isn't available, at least online--unless you try auctions? Meanwhile, the rebate has expired and the 500 seems to have replaced this model. You can get the plain 300 with 32MB memory and add a flash card for a total of 64MB for around $200. The 500 is the better choice for $230 or so, but you need the USB port. This stuff changes almost weekly it seems, so check around. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): you'll pay less than $200 Summary: Top of the line for under $200 Pros: Easy to use [usability::easy to use] , great sound [sound_quality::sounds] , 64MB memory is essential, interacts well with Musicmatch Jukebox, has hip belt clip Cons: Parallel port [other_attributes::ports] connection [other_attributes::connection] , no upload capability, battery drains if left in player Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is going to revolutionize the entire music industry. This MP3 player refuses to go down [reliability::go down] in dust. This player is very light-weight, portable [usability::portable] , small, and it has great sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] . Oh and did I mention that it is skip-free. MP3 players will probably make Compact Discs obsolete someday, but I don't see it happening anytime in the near future. If you want an awesome MP3 player for a fairly cheap price, and you want to go out and workout without the worries of your CD's skipping, then go out and buy this one today. I purchased mine last night at Circuit City for $147, but there is a $50 rebate which brings the player to be under $100. All it takes to power this puppy is a single AA battery. It holds around 32MB of music, and there are optional memory units out there, but they are a bit pricey. Go out and buy one today. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 147 -$50 Summary: Music on the go that doesn't skip!!! Pros: light-weight [light_weight::light weight] , portable [usability::portable] , skip [skipping::skipping] -free Cons: could use a little bit more memory Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: As a certified (and certifiable!) early adopter, I really went through the fire to buy a Rio Special Edition - the aqua blue model shown here, which has 64MB of RAM. This sums up my Rio experience: thanks to truly execrable service from Diamond, the unit was delayed for weeks, and when it arrived, it was defective [reliability::defective] ; only half the memory worked. However, I had become too addicted to toting around MP3s to send in the unit for an exchange. The unit itself is attractive [general::the * is good] in its iMac teal; lightweight enough to wear on your belt all day without noticing it; and easy enough to use, now that a new version of the download software is available from the site. A (fully functioning) Special Edition unit also has the highest memory capacity currently available, supporting a 32MB upgrade for a total of 96MB - or over 1 1/2 hours of music depending on quality. However, the Rio also has several troubling glitches. The biggest is its shoddy battery compartment lid. On my unit, it often slips slightly out of place, meaning battery power gets cut off along with the song you're listening to. (Another friend had the same problem with [reliability::problem with] his PMP300). Sound quality can best be described as slightly above average, even with better headphones, and the volume never gets that loud. Controls are also too prominently positioned, making it easy to accidently activate them, although a hold switch is also provided. Overall, the Rio Special Edition is a typical beta rev - it does the job, but it's not cheap and could use some improvements. If you can possibly wait, the Nomad seems to be a much better deal. And if you can't - well, you probably already have a Rio. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 249 Summary: Good [general::summary: good] news - and bad Pros: Good capacity [other_attributes::capacity] , cute, easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: Bad power [other_attributes::power] system [other_attributes::system] , average [other_attributes::average] sound [sound_quality::sounds] , pricey Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.83
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I had wanted to purchase a MP3 player for quite a while before I finally made the plunge. I found one hidden on a back shelf at a local electronics store marked "open box". All the parts were included and the item was in new condition--but I got $20 knocked off the price on top of a mail-in-rebate. I couldn't pass that kind of a deal up! For me, it was more a matter of money than the kind of options available on the model I purchased. This RIO fit the bill in that category. While it isn't as snazzy looking as the Sony Music Clip or the other tiny MP3 players, the Rio handles my needs just fine. There is nothing better in my opinion than being able to go outside and exercise with my Rio attached to my belt clip, knowing that it won't bounce or skip like a CD Walkman would as I move around. The downside though, is only have 32 megs of internal memory--which at a bitrate of 128 or higher, only leaves enough room for 7-8 songs. (Luckily, the Rio is expandable to 64 total megs of memory...Add that to my Christmas List!) Overall, I think I got a great deal [price::great deal] on my RIO mp3 player, and I am looking forward to having it around for quite a while. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 75 after rebate Summary: Don't You Just Love Technology [technology::technology] ? Pros: Small, lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , No skipping while exercising Cons: Drains [other_attributes::drains] batteries [battery::battery] quickly, not enough memory Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have mixed concerns about the rio 300. Ok, i bought it and it came with a rebate for a nice 50 dollars. Well its been 6 months and still no money. The player itself has a great disign and is very small, it fits in your pocket with plenty of space left over. I love the 1 AA battery idea also, it takes hardly any power, and batterys last forever. One major complain is that with the parallel port it seems to make the player skip when playing songs. They said at the website that it was supposed to be "skip-free". Thats a joke. I dont like how small the Flash rom size is, only 32 megs. So, if you want a descent (but not great) mp3 player, get yourself a RIO 300. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: My review of the Rio 300 Pros: Small, great with batteries [battery::battery] Cons: Skip [skipping::skipping] -free, ya right Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.39
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I purchased the Rio 300 2 years ago ('99) for $169.99, probably the biggest waste of money I've ever had. The first thing I notice about this thing is how light and cheap it really is. The plastic isn't durable [reliability::durable] at all: if you look at it the wrong way, something will break! The battery cover was the first thing to go for me, and broke off after I replaced the battery for the FIRST TIME. I couldn't believe it. That's just not right. The next thing you'll notice about it is how bad the sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] is. I've heard some of the new Rio's, and they sound [sound_quality::sounds] fantastic compared to the 300. It's obvious that the music is MP3, as it is easy to hear the glitches and clips in the music, even in a 160kbps file, which is better than most. I just didn't find it worth the money. However, you can probably find one now for $50 or so, and if you bump the sample rate up higher you could probably get good use out of it for the money. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 169.99 Summary: Rio PMP300 NOT WORTH IT Pros: Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , inexpensive [price::inexpensive] , decent for the money [price::money] . Cons: Bad sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] , slow uploading, not enough memory, cheaply built. Bottom Line: The PMP300 is cheaply built, doesn't sound [sound_quality::sounds] great, and isn't worth the money. My advise is to look at a newer model or another brand.

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I, like many, am an early adopter. The idea of having a 4-ounce, non-skipping source of music was irresistible. I owned the first version of the Rio and took advantage of Diamond's "trade up" program to get the PMP-300 Special Edition. The upgrade of the internal memory from 32MB to 64MB alone was worth it, if only to up the quality of the MP3 songs downloaded. Add in an (expensive [price::expensive] --circa 100 bucks) 32MB SmartMedia memory card and you have close to 3 hours worth of music at 80 kps (near-CD quality according to the MusicMatch label) or 2 hours at 128 kps, which -is- CD quality for most of us. Feature-wise, the Rio does the bare minimum. The usual music-unit controls--play, stop, pause, random, repeat, etc. as well as a mimimalist equalizer. The locking feature is one of the best ideas; as a product marketed to those with an active lifestyle, you're bound to accidentally bump the buttons sometimes. The "Hold" slide switch locks the unit's settings, effectively turning off the buttons until the switch is reset. Physically, I'd have to rate it as somewhat flimsy. If you're like me and wear it clipped to your belt, inevitably you are going to snag the earphone cable on something. After one or two moderate "jerks" the minijack housing developed [other_attributes::developing] problems. Mild movements would cause the sound to cut in and out, in fact, merely putting the minijack in or taking it out causes the system to reset. As a result, my active lifestyle "companion" has become merely a commuting adjunct, and then only if I hold very still. (This happened to -both- of my units; the original Rio -and- the PMP-300 special edition.) The MusicMatch software is somewhat of a ripoff, in that the version shipped is an evaluation copy--you have to register and shell out 30 bucks for a full-blown version. At that, it's still better than the dead minimalist Rio loading software, which is, thankfully, from Diamond and thus not subject to expiration. So far. As a player, there are better products. (Winamp is a MUCH better player.) One nice thing about the MM interface to the Rio [rio::rio] is the ability to "downgrade" on the fly while downloading. Even in this age of 300-dollar 40 GB drives, I can't think of anything more wasteful than having to maintain two different quality mp3 files just to be able to cram more music into your player. The physical interface is via the parallel port with a passthrough plug for your printer. Unfortunately, the two-way functionality of both my printers (an HP Officejet 1150C and an Epson Photo 750) no longer functions when plugged via the passthrough port; a major annoyance. I wish the USB interface in the PMP-500 (from the specs, it seems to be the only difference between it and the PMP-300) had been available when I upgraded. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a tradeup program to go from the 300 to the 500. Unless they beef up the testosterone on the physical aspects of the Rio, I doubt I'll be moving up to the next version. My next portable [usability::portable] MP3 player will most likely be the SECOND generation of the Personal Jukebox. (I'm not ready to buy the first.) The PJB-100 is just way too expensive [price::too expensive] ; even though it holds 100 CDs worth of music via a "hardened" 4.8GB mini-hard drive, 799 bucks is a big gulp to layout. Approx. 1200 songs is tempting though, isn't it? Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 175 Summary: Mixed Reactions Pros: light weight [light_weight::light weight] , low power [other_attributes::power] use, functionality Cons: physically [other_attributes::physically] flimsy [other_attributes::flimsy] , expensive [price::expensive] memory [memory::memory] upgrades [other_attributes::upgrade] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Media has become the great path [other_attributes::path] of communication, spreading like a wildfire across the world. Diamond has developed an even better way to spread this, or have they? I have been playing the oh so popular MP3 format file on my computer for almost a year now, with almost unheard of compression and sound quality it boasts a revolution in the music industry. Like everything I buy I thought about it for a while, I have many upon many songs to put on it so, I submitted to it. It is extremely easy to setup [other_attributes::setup] , and, transfers extremely fast. It is no longer than a credit card, but it's depth is at least a quarter inch, it can fit in your pocket, clip to your belt, or you can hold it. It doesn't matter, it never skips. The most beneficial thing about this product is the fact you can customize your songs, unlike CD albums where you get what is on it and no more. You can compile songs from many different CD's. In my experience I constantly find the small headphones irritating to put in my ears and sometimes uncomfortable, but the sound is excellent [other_attributes::the * is good] , and the EQ is unable to be adjusted but it helps enhance the sound for it's category of music. It takes a single AA battery and lasts 12 hours. If you want a custom mix of music, want it fast on the go, look for the RIO Portable Music Player 300, it is worth it. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: Rio Is..... Pros: Fast, easy to use [usability::easy to use] , small Cons: Annoying headphones [headphones::headphones] , EQ is unchangeable Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.43
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The diamond rio player is a must-have for an avid jogger. Throw away those walkman's or Portable [usability::portable] CD players. This MP3 player is based on solid-state technology and thus has no moving parts. As a result, this portable player (weighing only a few ounces) does not skip, but allows for the versatility of a CD player (Can fast-forward to the next song with one touch of a button)and digital CD-like sound. With a $50 dollar rebate (expires soon) this Mp3 player was easily within this poor student's budget. As a avid jogger, this Mp3 player was made to accompany me on long runs. It has never skipped and performed wonderfully. As with all new technology, it does have some drawbacks. The belt clip seems a little flimsy - and the player will fall off while jogging. The amount of internal memory is a significant drawback. The player comes with 32 MB of internal memory and holds approximately 10 CD quality MP3 files. You can upgrade to another 32 MB by purchasing a SmartMedia Flash card - however the upgrade is still rather pricy ($70-120 typically depending on where you look). The expectation is that the memory will become cheaper over time - but hey noone can predict the future. Overall, the Diamond Rio 300 was one of the best purchases I've made. I do however recommend that if you have the money to purchase the better model - more memory. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 110 Summary: A jogger's best friend Pros: Lighweight, affordable [price::affordable] , does not skip ever Cons: Flimsy [other_attributes::flimsy] belt clip [other_attributes::belt clip] , limited internal memory [other_attributes::internal memory] , expensive [price::expensive] external memory Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought the Rio about 3 months after it was first released. I am glad that I bought this over any other format of portable [usability::portable] audio. It beats anything out there! CD's, mini-disc, tape can't compare. The Rio is great [rio::the * is good] for running or any other physical activity because it doesn't skip and it's small and lightweight. The Rio is very durable [reliability::very durable] and runs a long time on only one battery. The great thing about the Rio is that you can get any song you want and get it on the Rio fast compared to burning a cd or making a mini disc or tape. The complaints I have are with the volume of the Rio and the fact that there is no back lit display. I'm hoping that these will be dealt with in future versions. If you lead an active lifestyle you can't get anything better. Right now I'm sure that the prices are relatively cheap and I would recommend strongly considering the purchase. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Rio PMP300/Great for Running Pros: Zero skipping [skipping::skipping] , any song [songs::songs] you want, long battery life. Cons: No back lit display and not very loud. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought my Rio on 11/5/99. I have to admit I wanted it alot sooner, but it was kinda expensive [price::expensive] . I finally got it on sale for 125.00. Even before I opened the box, I had went ahead and bought more memory. a 16 meg chip so over all I now have 48 megs memory. I will be getting more for Christmas as well as the Rio wallet and the remote control headset. Being a big time music junkie. I found it very easy to use [usability::easy to use] as well as fast and accurate. I have not used the software as of yet, since Real Player has support for it. At the bitrate of 80 kps I am able to store 17 songs. The quality is great, however at this bitrate, raise the treble adjustments and it will sound [sound_quality::sounds] perfect. I work out alot and roller blade, so I do very much love the no skipping and extremly clear playback [other_attributes::playback] . It takes about 2 minutes to rip a song and about 30 seconds to transfer, so overall its very quick. I also bought a cassette adapter so this way I can play it in the car or on other peoples stereo systems. It could have come with a vinyl/leather like wallet or the cassette adapter since it was on the high cost side..but all and all I think if you are a music junkie, it was a pretty fair price. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 125.00 Summary: Rio Mp3 Player Pros: skipfree, clear sound [other_attributes::clear sound] , long battery life [other_attributes::long battery life] , small Cons: could have more base memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I will never buy [general::will never buy] another mp3 player after this one. I thought that mp3's were good but not now they are terrible and I will now hate them forever. There is no way you can get an 1hr of recording time one it. The quality only depends on who records it so you could get a very crappy sound and waste all the time downloading it and have wasted your life on something so stupid and pointless. These mp3's also take away from the record companies who pays to have these songs made. So when you get an mp3 it is just saying hey i don't care about the artist or the record company and i hate the music industry. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Waste of money. Pros: none Cons: Everything Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.28
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I picked this up the first day it was out at Fry's Electronics. Got home and fiddled with the thing. I have to admit, I was really surprised to hear what it could kick out from JUST ONE 1.5v AA battery. I think I had it run over 5 hours with a Duracell Ultra. Now that's convenience. However, I still don't see the $200 worth of parts. Especially when the memory comes into play. As many of us know, 128 kbit/sec is a decent-enough encoding rate which averages out to about a 1:1 ratio for megabyte:minute. That means 32 minutes of not-quite-CD quality audio. A standard compact disc having 74 minutes of even better audio, makes me wonder if people buy the Rio for attention or because they have a use for it. I am Pro-MP3, so don't get me wrong, but I think the Rio is no technological advancement. Come to me with a 32 gigabyte Rio the same size and then I'll be amazed. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 200 Summary: 32 megabytes, ouch Pros: 1 AA Battery [battery::battery] , 4+ hours Cons: Memory size [other_attributes::memory size] , Price [price::price] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.03
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: i had this player for less than a week before it became clear to me that this product was not though through well by the company. First of all, 32megs isn't enough for more than about 8 songs, or not even that. also, the cord that connects it to the PC dosn't work (only once). The programs that came with is didn't work, it wouldn't but some songs on the player, or didn't record them right from the CD (choppy). Yes, my computer [other_attributes::computers] works fine [reliability::works fine] and is up to date. Also, after 4(?) days, an error came up on the screen saying something like 'this thing just broke.' That was the end of the memory. So. When I returned it, they would only give me 80% back, but oh well. How can you resell a product if it has 3 defects [general::defect] ? Not my buisness to ask. The idea of having a cheap, skip free music source seems great to me, & I have an MP3 player on my conputer, but I think that they need to be refined a little more. I just bought a Sony MZ-R55 minidisk player, & it's great. Stick with what works, I say. Maybe in a few years this kind of thing will work. In the meantime, download a free MP3 player at www.winamp.com, or get a CD-MP3 converter at www.musicmatch.com they're awesome, plus they work Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 160 Summary: bleh blah bloh !@(*^! Pros: cheap [cheap::cheap] Cons: small amout on memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.35
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought this product after I didn't want to spend anymore money on CDs, and Napster was in its prime. It was really convenient, as it was reasonably inexpensive [price::inexpensive] , and I was able to store around 10-12 songs on it at a time with good sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] . It transferred from the computer really quickly, only taking a minute or two to download the songs from the computer to the Rio. What I didn't like about the Rio was that it used up battery power even when it wasn't on, as the manual states its in "low-power mode". Also unfortunately, since it's cheap in price, it's cheap in material as well. After around 6 months of use (bought it in January), the battery compartment lid was unable to close because the clips that held it in had fallen off (they're little pieces of plastic: they were glued onto the player). I then had to deal with taping the compartment lid shut, which was a real pain, since I took the battery out when I wasn't listening to it, and had to keep putting tape on when i wanted to listen to it. Hopefully if you buy the Rio, this mishap won't happen to you. Overall, however, it's a good product [general::product] if it doesn't break. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 80 Summary: convenient/cheap [cheap::cheap] mp3 player Pros: convenient [convenient::convenient] , lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , cheap [cheap::cheap] Cons: easy to break, can't store many songs Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio 300 MP3 player is a portable [usability::portable] MP3 player that stores 32mb of music. The newness of this technology is its biggest barrier, because people will have to download or purchase files from the Internet. Without access to a fast connection, or a fast PC, getting and creating MP3 files can be a lengthy process. A major contributer to the MP3 craze, is Napster. If your looking for MP3s go there. If you're already an MP3 enthusiast, however, this is the portable [usability::portable] unit to beat right now. The Rio PMP300 kit packs 32MB of memory, a parallel port adapter cable to connect the unit to your PC, MusicMatch Jukebox Software for CD to MP3 conversion, and the Rio's control software into its playing card-sized package. Also headphones come with the package. The Rio doesn't skip. There are no moving parts. is powered by a pair of The Rio uses a single AA battery. The Rio is great [rio::the * is good] if you can stand listening to the same 7 or 8 MP3s This has to be the biggest problem [general::big problem] with the Rio [rio::rio] . I think it is better to put an extra $300 to your MP3 player and get a 5 Gigabyte one. ---Corey Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Rio 300 - Really Worth It? Pros: No more having to buy CDs Cons: Can only hold 7 or 8 songs at a time Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.34
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have been up to date on the developments in mp3 technology for well over a year now so I'm quite interested in this product. I have about 1 Gigabyte of mp3s on my computer at home and theoretically would find such a device invaluable. I could use this while skiing/snowboarding, riding on a bumpy car or bus, or for countless other uses. Here comes the big "but": The software that comes with the player only lets you encode at 128 kbps (less than CD-quality). If you want CD-quality audio, you'll have to pay $30 for software like MusicMatch Jukebox 4.0. All of the mp3s I rip are at 192 kbps which I consider to be the best quality for the amount of space they consume. Which brings me to the next problem: capacity. If you use 160 or 192 mp3s, you're only going to get about 6 to 8 songs onto that thing. Quite a bummer for paying as much as a 40 second electronic shock protection [reliability::shock protection] CD-player or a Minidisk player. So get the PMP500 instead or better I say wait until they can hold AT LEAST 74 min of CD-quality audio! Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 180 Summary: Get the newer PMP500 instead Pros: Nothing I can think of Cons: Can store only a few song [songs::songs] with higher quality music [music_quality::music] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.12
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is definatly the worst portable [usability::portable] mp3 player i have ever owned. I have only owned two and i bought my other one first. The ijam portable [usability::portable] mp3 player. This player is very stupid because you end up paying more than all the other ones but you don't get anything special. On top of decent function [other_attributes::function] and little or none special features this is the ugliest one i have seen in a long time. And i was shopping at alot of different sites for these because i look for my friends when they want one because they trust me! I do not think that this should get the credit that it does because there are better portable [usability::portable] mp3 player's out there. This one just had better promotion. BTW, i did not buy [general::do not buy] the PMP 300 it was given to me as a present. I was perfectly happy [other_attributes::happy] with my IJAM Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): None, [GIFT] Summary: PMP is not for me! Pros: Well known. Cons: Nothing special. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought the Diamond Rio a while ago and I use it all the time everywhere. The main place I listen to it is at school because it's so small and you never have to change Tapes, CD's, or Minidiscs. It's very light and you can always have new free music. I hook it up to my computer and download mp3's from napster.com and I get all the songs free. You can upgrade it by putting a bigger memory chip in it. I use it on trips and while riding the bus to my basketball games that are away. Everyone else has Cd players and they skip a lot and they have to carry cd's with them. Soon there will be software that prevents companies from giving mp3's away for free on the internet so mp3's will start costing money to download. I recommend waiting until better mp3 players get cheaper. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 119 Summary: The Best Mp3 Player for your money Pros: Small, Free Music [music_quality::music] Cons: Cost [price::cost] of player (not much) Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I first heard about this product in a Best Buy mag. As soon as I saw it, I knew I needed it! I have always been a real fan of music, but buying CD's got expensive [price::expensive] and I couldn't go the CD store every day. On my birthday, I asked my grandparents for the Rio Player, so they bought me it. It is one of the most useful things I own! It has definitely replaced my CD player! The Rio Player is very easy to use [usability::easy to use] . The buttons are clearly marked, and it comes with instructions. I think if you like music, you should definitely go out and buy this! I think it's only 120.00 now! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 120.00 Summary: THIS THING'S GREAT!!! Pros: Everything! Cons: None Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.94
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is a great product [general::product] for a music lover. It is relativity cheap. It?s an alternative to buying a CDR drive, since you can get your mp3?s into a portable [usability::portable] audio form without burning a CD. This was perfect when I went on a trip. I just used their software to copy over an hour or two of music, and it was ready. It goes for hours on two double A batteries [battery::battery] and is very light. It never skipped once the whole time I had it. It was perfect for what I needed. I?d recommend this to anyone who has ever considered getting a CD recorder who dose not have that much experience with computers, or for a person who just wants a very small portable [usability::portable] audio player. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: Great [general::summary: good] for a Music [music_quality::music] Lover Pros: small, last hours on end with 2 AA's, CD quality sound Cons: cost [price::cost] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio PMP300 is one of the best MP3 players out on the market in the 100 - 150 dollar range. What makes the player so great is its size [size::size] . Unlike a CD player which can't fit in most pockets, the MP3 player easily fits [design::easily fits] in your pocket so you won't need to carry a case around with you. If you like listening to music while jogging, walking or playing some kind of sports you'll love this MP3 player. Since it has no moving parts it is also skip free, one less thing for you to worry about. The software that is provided allows you to easily transfer files from your computer onto the player in a few minutes. Also, there's no worrying about converting into ATRAC format like some of the Sony players need. However, the Rio does have its faults [reliability::faulting] . One major flaw is the button controls [other_attributes::button controls] . If you just as much as tap one of the buttons, the Rio can start to play accidentally. Although it does have a hold button, this is still a major flaw. If you have a good Cd-Rw I still think that you should just use your CD player because it comes much cheaper than memory does for an MP3 player. However if you love music [music_quality::music] enough and you like the versatility of an MP3 player, the Rio PMP300 is a great buy [price::great buy] Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 (after $50 mail in rebate) Summary: Rio - A Music Lover's Dream Pros: Small, Relatively Cheap [cheap::cheap] , Ease of Use Cons: Still Expensive [price::expensive] compared to CD's Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.56
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Rio only comes with a 32mb ram for holding the mp3s that you have, this wouldnt even come close to holding a whole album, if it came with more ram it would be kinda cool. Allthough the Rio does have a good side... it allows you to be able to make backups of the cd's you have and be able to play them without skipping, and we all know how cd's can get... all scratched and dirty, then poff, the cd is no good [other_attributes::the * is not good] and you have to spend another 10-15$ to buy a cd that you previosly owned already, when you copy the songs from a cd to your computer, you are not violating any laws since you already own the cd, so lets say after 24/7 listening to track #3... you know, that song you just love to jam [reliability::jams] to, the cd will wear out and sooner or later, its gonna be all scratched up and you cant listen to that ever so popular track #3, but if you backed it up on your pc, you can transfer it to your rio, and presto, back to jamming [reliability::jams] Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 129 Summary: Rio aint all that Pros: Ability [other_attributes::ability] to backup [other_attributes::backup] cd's, No skipping Cons: only 32 megs of ram [other_attributes::rams] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.79
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I own a Rio PMP300. It's not that great as you think it may seem. The box may say over 1 hour of recording...but accordingly, if you have mp3s at 192kbs, or 160, then u can expect i would say 6-7 songs MAX on this thing. Its good because of it's size, and only uses 1 battery. But i would say that it is a little overpriced. It's not that good for only 32MB flashram. However, if you want to spend extra money buying lots more Flash upgrades, then this might be of use to you. It's nice and small, and fits right in your pocket. It comes with the software and cables needed to plug into your computer. If you are looking for a decent mp3 player that you can take on the go...then try this out, i believe the price has dropped now to $169? I'm not quite sure. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 169 Summary: READ BEFORE YOU BUY Pros: size [size::size] , battery life [battery_life::battery life] Cons: flashram, only fits 5-7 songs for me... Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.72
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Out of all the portable [usability::portable] MP3 players I have looked at, I have found that Diamond makes the best product [general::product] out there. However, the portable [usability::portable] MP3 market as a whole still has some problems [reliability::had some problems] . In regards to the Rio300 I have found it to be extremely light, very easy to use [usability::easy to use] , and an overall great product [general::product] in comparison to the rest of the market. There are many problems with [reliability::problem with] the market [other_attributes::market] . There is a very large problem with [reliability::problem with] the amount of storage space that these can provide. The Rio300 comes with 32MB of internal storage. At a normal bitrate for a mp3 this will hold around 32 minutes of music. That would be fine, but in order to upgrade the storage to even 64MBs total you will need to spend between $80-100 on a 32MB flash media card. This will allow you to store 64 minutes on your Rio. That is very expensive [price::expensive] also considering that the whole Rio costs between $100-150. The time it takes to download mp3s to the Rio is also somewhat slow. Many of the problems have been alleviated by the Rio500. It has a fast USB connection to download songs, It also has 64MB of internal memory, however it still costs around $250. I would suggest the Rio300 to those who are interested in this revolution and want to start out. The lightweight of this product [general::product] makes it great for running or working out in the gym. But if you are going to spend that extra money to get the the extra flash storage, then I would suggest getting the Rio500 because it has a faster connection. Otherwise wait until the price drops, which should be within 6 months to a year. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 30 Summary: Better then the Rest....but has some problems [reliability::had some problems] Pros: Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , durable [reliability::durable] , ease of use Cons: Expensive [price::expensive] , lack of storage [other_attributes::storage] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: YO, ok heres the 411 on the rio PMP 300. It is very sleek and cute, but the buttons are very touchy(i mean very sensetive). An exampe is like when you put it in your pocket, when the buttons brish against your leg they make the buttons do the operation(includes turning off, Vol., plug, next etc..). The price is pretty decent [price::the * is very good] , I got mine for $110 with a $50 rebate. But I HATE!!! the prices for a flash card memeory upgrade.100!!!! for just the upgrade, comon. Also, these things dont hold many songs in the first place. People should buy this if u have a lot of mp3s to start. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 110 Summary: O MY GOD!!!!!!!!! Pros: Small, no skip Cons: too touchy buttons [other_attributes::buttons] , low vol Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This thing is just plain cool. It's only fault [reliability::faulting] is that 32MB really doesn't give you much room. The extra $100 for 64MB is worth it. Other than that, sound quality is great [general::the * is good] , and since there are no moving parts it doesn't skip. The supplied software is good, but downloading MP3's to the Rio [rio::rio] is slow, at about 6 Megs per minute. I wouldn't recommend this, or any MP3 player for someone just getting into the MP3 revolution. If you've already got plenty on MP3's and some spare cash, I definately recommend this. A great item [general::item] for any music or computer junkie. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Music gets even more portable [usability::portable] Pros: Small, good sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] Cons: Slow downloads [other_attributes::downloading] , 32MB is kinda slim Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.39
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I received my Diamond Multi Media Rio Player PMP 300 as a Christmas gift from my wife last year. Although the concept is very cool, allowing you to download music from the internet or convert your own mp3 files from a CD via real jukebox and take the music with you. The actual quality of the device itself is lacking in several areas. First: There is not enough standard ram to hold any realistic amount of music. Second: Although the batteries appear to last a long time due to no moving parts, the battery door [other_attributes::battery door] is flimsy and comes off often. Third: There is a desperate need for Diamond to develop more compatible interfacing software. I could not get the player to link up with my laptop, I kept getting a checksum error or memory unstable error. Ironically it worked fine [reliability::works fine] with my desktop machine which is much older. Note: this is the result of the printer port connection I have not tested the USB version. I should also note that when I went to www.diamondmm.com (Diamond's Web Site), I found little support, and the support I did find did not resolve the problem. In my opinion this product [general::product] was poorly designed, researched, and rushed out the door. Finally: The overall construction of my unit [general::unit] is of a inferior, flimsy plastic, with a cheap noisy headphone socket, and a lack of song title on the display. The sound is nowhere near CD Quality, and slightly below Minidisc quality. I would not recommend [general::would not recommend] this product. There are not enough features for the price and the Cons outweigh the Pros greatly. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): Too Much Summary: Thumbs Down Pros: Small size [small_size::small size] , Long Battery Life [other_attributes::long battery life] . Cons: Quality, Protocol Problems [other_attributes::problems] . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.03
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: It was a combination of curiosity and a $50 rebate that caused me to buy this product. I opened the box with much trepidation on the day that it arrived, eagerly awaiting a voyage into audiophile heaven. Finally, a product which would replace the deadened Dolby sound of the Walkman, or the incessant skipping of the Discman. But alas! My hopes were shattered....it was not to be. This small black rectangular shaped object did not even come close to living up to my expectations. The earbuds that came with the Rio should have been the tip-off. They looked like something that came out of the 99 cent bargain [price::bargain] bin at Woolworth. I replaced them immediately with Sony headphones, but the sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] was still awful. All of the effort of installing the software, attaching the proper apparatus to my minitower in order to effectuate the transfer of MP3 files to the Rio PMP 300, had all gone to waste. The sound quality was completely artificial. It made me yearn for the days of good old vinyl records. Although the Rio comes with four distinct "sound settings", classical, jazz, rock, and clear. it soon became apparent to this poor listener that one was worse than the other. The only redeeming quality of this product is its portability. It easily slips into your shirt pocket. The only people who should buy this product are those who ride the subways. The screeching of the brakes as the subway approaches its next stop [other_attributes::stop] provides [other_attributes::provides] excellent harmony [other_attributes::harmony] for this tin can in a box. This is not music. It is 70 minutes of Xs and Os. Stick with your Walkman, even though it takes an extra AA battery, until the technology is perfected. You won't be sorry. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 109.95 Summary: A Glimpse Of The Future: Pros: It is tiny [other_attributes::tiny] . Cons: It sounds [sound_quality::sounds] awful! Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought this RIO player hoping that it would hold about twenty songs. But when I bought it only played about six songs. I wish I would have bought a cd burner insted of this. If you want more than six songs you have to buy a extra piece that is called a Flash card. It makes it have more memory. All you do is slide it in and lock it. But there is one problem it cost $60 just for the flash card that is about 16mb. I would rather suggest to buy a diskman and a burner and make your own cd's. It may not as small but it is a lot better. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 160.00 Summary: This is ok Pros: easy to carry [other_attributes::carry] Cons: cost [price::cost] a lot Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: It was around my birthday when i first discovered about the Diamond Rio MP3 Player. I have tons of MP3's on my hard drive, and my CD-R broke, but I needed a way to listen to my MP3's while on the move. It was about $175 with a $50 rebate from the company itself. The Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] is a wonderful piece [general::piece] of machinery, one of the first of its kind, it lacks the special features on newer models but still gives a large amount of options and playlist organization features. I love the sleek [other_attributes::sleek] look and small size the best about this product, and the way it plays the best MP3's anytime I want! It only requires one AA battery for hours and hours of playtime. If your an extreme music listener and like easy, portable [usability::portable] songs, then buy this product now! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 125 Summary: Diamond Rio BABY!!! Pros: Sleek [other_attributes::sleek] , easy, fast Cons: none! Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.48
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio 300 offers great form factor [other_attributes::form factor] and function. I like it for it's sleek pager like design [design::design] and user friendly [usability::user friendly] control pad [other_attributes::control pad] . With only 32 MB on on board RAM it is a little limited however it still follows the function. Now, you will be told that the unit can hold in excess of 60 minutes of music. However most MP3's downloaded over the internet have an encryption rate of 128 KBPS, so each song is going to be about 3 MB. So, that means your PMP 300 unit will only be shipped with 32 MB of on board ram which will only allow for about 9 or 10 different songs. Now, you have to realize that's about all that a CD can hold, but in a much higher rate of compression so that 10 songs take up 640 MB of space. If you're gonna' be linking it every day or so to change the songs it's a great pic [other_attributes::photo] . But if you're picking a portable player for travel and ease, you might consider buying extra RAM, or you might even consider purchasing the Diamond Rio PMP 500. At Crucial Solutions Technologies we give the PMP300 4 stars out of 5. It was the first to start the portable [usability::portable] MP3 revolution, yet it does lack in space and expandibility. It's available online today and you can get it for under $100 --Pete McDermott CEO Crucial Solutions Technologies ceo@crucialsolutions.com www.crucialsolutions.com Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 199.95 Summary: Just add an I and it's PIMP Pros: started fad, great look, great function [other_attributes::function] Cons: not too much memory [memory::memory] , not much expandibility Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.72
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I purchased the Diamond Rio PMP300 a while ago. I haven't looked back since. Yes, I have read the conflicting opinions on this site and others like it. But to tell you the truth, I'm all for the PMP300. It has everything that 'I' need in a portable [usability::portable] MP3 player. Sure, there are are few with a lot more features and FM stereo as well. But, to be honest, the PMP300 does everything that I expected of it when I purchased it. I was looking for a lightweight replacement for a Walkman to use while I exercised or went for my evening walk. Nothing more and nothing less. And the PMP300 fits the bill in an admirable fashion. I did go ahead and purchase the additional 32MEG so that I could maintain a certain sound quality and still have a reasonable selection of music. I also upgraded the supplied software with the newer RioPort Audio Manager 2.0 software and the RioDiag 1.00b which I found on dailymp3.com. The latter is a handy [usability::handy] utility [other_attributes::utility] which allows you to check the memory blocks on both the internal and external memories. The RioPort Audio Manager is a great improvement [other_attributes::improvement] over the bundled software. It allows you to rip and encode in one step. It also supports skins, which is a plus in todays WinAmp driven marketplace. All in all I'm satisfied with my purchase. My only gripe is the status of my rebate. I sent in for it on the 17th of November and haven't yet seen it. I called the service department and was referred to a different company which was handling the rebate program. I was told that my rebate check was in the works and that I would receive it soon. When I pushed them a little I was given the check number which was supposedly just awaiting some administrative check and balance action prior to it's mailing. We'll see how long it takes. I wonder if it REQUIRES a call to get your check. Are they just waiting around to see who complains before they take any action? Again, we'll see what happens in the future. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 82.00 (After eventual rebate) Summary: All 'I' Need Pros: Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] ; easy to use [usability::easy to use] , configure and upload to. Cons: Bundled software [other_attributes::bundled software] not the easiest to use [usability::easy to use] , Rebate program seems shady. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.48
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The RIO PMP300 was the first big-name-brand MP3 player available. There are quite a few others now that came after Diamond's. The RIO PMP300 has only 32MB storage space, or roughly half an hour of high quality sound [sound_quality::sounds] . For it to be useful, you really need to get the RIO PMP300SE "Special Edition" model which comes with 64MB of storage. The unit can take up to a 32MB Smart Media card, which are quite expensive [price::expensive] . Compared to the alternatives though, they seem to be the only option for a unit of that size. This opinion is really only stating my main gripes with the unit. The pros are obvious. It's the first piece of equipment in its class to do what I wanted to do. Play MP3 files on a portable [usability::portable] device. It also runs for quite a while on a single AA battery. So here it goes -- my gripes: 1. The headphone connector has an automatic pause feature. If it detects the headphones being removed it will pause the MP3. This works great with the stock earphones, but it can be a HUGE pain with other headphones. 2. The middle round button for play, stop, forward, back. This gives the player a cool look I suppose.. But it is very very easy to hit [other_attributes::hits] the button and have it do something different than what you wanted it to. This is especially true when you are using the leather case with the plastic covering the controls!! 3. The (optional) leather case. It does not provide access to the control cutoff switch. (to prevent use of the controls so you don't accidentally skip to the next MP3, etc.) So you would have to first unplug your headphones, take the unit out of the case, press pause (because it paused when you took the headphones out), flip the hold switch, put it back into the leather case, plug the headphones back in. The other thing is the lack of a way to access the smartmedia card slot while in the leather case, which I suppose isn't as big of a deal. My big issue with it though is storage. What is really needed is a portable [usability::portable] unit that reads CD-R/RW discs with MP3s on them, in both car and portable [usability::portable] forms. Hopefully this isn't too far away, as I've already seen portable [usability::portable] forms. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: First of its kind, but I still need to gripe. :) Pros: First of its kind. Low battery usage. Very small. Cons: Expensive [price::expensive] media. Poorly designed case and headphone jack. Low storage. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Did you know you can get the 300 for only $49 bucks? That's right!! Diamond is offering a rebate of $50 so with prices today being $99 to $140 you can get this great rio [rio::rio] for next to nothin!! Yes it only has 32MB inside....so? you can add 32 or 64 more~ I cannot comment on it skipping because it hasn't happened. Battery life [battery_life::battery life] is excellent. I love using my Rio in my car. The adapter is only $20 bucks Get the newer models if you like. As of May 2000, they shipped the new 600's out but instead of having more ram inside, they just have more features, go figure. If your looking for a company who was a pioneer in the Portable [usability::portable] MP3 frontier and think the stands for something, go for it Check out www.mobshop.com who sells it really cheap! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100.00 -$49.00 After Rebate Summary: Fast, Cheap [cheap::cheap] and Cute!! Pros: Small, 32MB Ram [other_attributes::rams] , The Origional MP3 Player Cons: May skip [skipping::skipping] , Song [songs::songs] Titles not Listed, Only accepts SmartMedia cards formatted Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.51
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The minute I received my RIO mp3 player, I wouldn't let go of it. It was the only audio device smal enough to fit into my pocket while working at my job. It's so small and easy to use [usability::easy to use] . Besides it only takes one battery. I remember going to the store hundreds of times and people would ask me what is this that I'm listening to. Then I would reply that it's an mp3 player. Still, they'd have no clue [customer_support::they * have no clue] of what in this world that I'm referring to. So I just added that it's an audio device, then they'd be surprised. Weird, huh? I mean what else would I be listening to besides an audio device. Since it was too small to [other_attributes::is too small to] be a cd player, ormini disc player, people always get puzzled when they see it. I got used to it. The RIO PMP300 and PMP500 are the most fascinated devices that Diamond could possibly as portable music players to me. Every morning before I go to work, I change the songs to all categories, R&B, classic Rock, Easy Listening, why? You never know when someone will get on your nerves and put you into this uncomfortable mood. I have a 4.3 gigs hard disk, and its FULL of mp3s, most of them are original. That is, I created them using Audiocatalyst. Before I moved to campus, I copied all my CDs to the hard disk, and let them with my brothers. Lately, this computer has become a radio station broadcasting all kinds of songs. Having this portable [usability::portable] mp3 player gives me the option to listen to any music I want as long as I have it stored on my hard disk (don't forget the limit). I dropped this thing so many times, I eventually thought that it would never work [reliability::never worked] . It just gets better. No moving parts! MP3 players are becoming very popular to all gadget and music lovers. By the way, have you heard of this device that plays both audio CDs and MP3 CDs? Think of how much songs you could fit into a 650 MB CD-R. Let's say 5 MB a song: 650/5 = ? 130 SONGS!! divided by 13 songs a cd? That should result into 10 AUDIO CDs. Wouldn't that be awesome to fit that 10 Audio CDs into 1 CD-R media and play all 10 CDs using just the 1 CD-R containing all the 180 songs in mp3 format?? I think so. Diamond RIO PMP300+ and MPEG Layer 3 Audio Format [other_attributes::format] is the best thing that could ever happened to music lovers. Besides, the least expensive portable [usability::portable] mp3 players available so far. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: I've put down my personal CD player Pros: No moving parts!! It just gets better Cons: A 128 mb of memory card [other_attributes::memory card] wouldn't hurt Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: With the recent recent boom in hand held MP3 player production, there are many players on the market to choose from. Decisions can be tough. But look no further than a new make by MP3 leading producer, Rio. Their Diamond Rio PMP300 has tremendous memory capabilities, play functions, mail options and more. The Diamond Rio offers so much. Though it does take some time to getting use to how to operate all of the functions, once you get a handle, its a piece of cake. This unique MP3 player has the capacity to hold over 1000 songs. Far exceeding other conventional players. Playlist and category organization [other_attributes::organization] is a great feature [feature_set::features] on this product. Also, you can hook this up to your computer and eaisly upload/download files to the player/computer as well as accessing the drop feature from the world wide web. Modestly priced at $160, the Diamond Rio is definately the most advanced MP3 player on the marked today. Battery life is in excess of 10 hours, adding to minimal expense. Sound quality is also at optimal performance. For an enthusiast of music and technology, i highly recommend picking up the Diamond Rio and experiencing this master piece for yourself. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 160 Summary: Diamond Delight! Pros: memory space [other_attributes::memory space] , sound quality [sound_quality::sound quality] Cons: modestly priced [price::price] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.56
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I was one of the fortunate enough who got a Diamond Rio 300pmp at a drastically reduced price. However that is the only motivating factor that I had in this purchase. At a price of $150(us dollars) with a $50 dollar rebate the RIO for $100 is still not much of a bargain [price::bargain] . The unit itself is compact, light and looks nice. It has a gloss black casing with silver accents. The RIO has an onboard memory totaling 32megs, which allows for roughly 6-8 songs to be stored, not much at all. It allows for another 32megs of flash memory to be installed, but flash memory is not cheap with 32megs costing roughly as much as the unit itself. I was forced out of sheer frustration to upgrade to 16megs more, totaling 48megs, which holds roughly 11-12 songs depending on length/size. The unit has a few preset equalizer values (rock, jazz, classical, and normal) that do not affect [other_attributes::affects] the sound much and are pretty useless [general::the * is very bad] . The RIO's other features include: Repeat: allows you to repeat the same song over and over if you wish Random: Scans through currently loaded songs and plays them at random A-B: Allows users to record a section of a song and just play that section back Volume: Volume adjustments for the unit Hold: This is a truly useful feature [feature_set::features] that makes it so when a button is pushed it has no Effect. This is a great feature [feature_set::features] for when running or have other items in your pocket. Menu: allows you to check the amount of onboard and flash memory that is in the unit And how much is being used. Intro: Plays the introductory parts of each song loaded One of the biggest complaints with the RIO PMP 300 is that the volume seems to be limited at a very low level, and I will concur with this. If you like your music loud, or you have trouble hearing you might want to opt for something else or a set of powered headphones for the unit. In all the RIO PMP 300 is only a good investment [price::investment] if you have a lot of mp3's and only like listening to a few at a time on the go, you like to have cool looking technology, [general::have good * ,] or you have money to burn and nothing else better to buy. On a personal note the first unit I received stopped functioning properly after two months of use, at which time I contacted customer service and they issued a replacement, which did not arrive for another two months. The RIO works for me since I have alot of MP3's, I hate buying cd's for one song [songs::songs] and I like being able to download new songs onto the unit and take it to my car without aving to write a whole cd-r. This little device has attracted more attention than anything I have ever owned, if you want something that will invite curiosity then the RIO PMP 300 is for you. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 100 after $50 rebate Summary: RIO 300PMP a worthy investment? Pros: Interesting [other_attributes::interesting] Concept [other_attributes::concept] , Light and Small, Great color scheme, Gets lots of attention Cons: Very Expensive [price::expensive] , Not much memory [memory::memory] /not many songs, Little upgrade potential and flash memory is expensive [price::expensive] , Unit seems fragile, volume limited low Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio PMP300 has been on the market for some time and was the first MP3 player to emerge, setting the stage for all subsequent products once the legal wranglings with the Recording Industry Association of America were worked out. Despite its age, however, this little player is still terrific. My primary reason for purchasing the Rio was for running. I have used a Sony sports Walkman for some time, and it was showing signs of age with skipping sound from the tapes while my feet pounded the pavement. Since even new tape players exhibit this behavior (though recent improvements in shock absorption may limit it), I wanted to find something new that would avoid this problem. Further, I have little patience for creating tapes of music from my CD collection so I basically ran to the same few tapes I have used for several years. Lastly, I tend to carry whatever player I use in my hand when I run. I have tried to attach them to my waistband, but the weight of my Walkman makes that unworkable. My other solution was to use a military web belt (the cotton kind with the flat metal buckle) wrapped tightly around my midriff. This works fairly well, but it can be uncomfortable and does impede full breathing. The Rio and MP3 in general [other_attributes::generals] were a perfect fit. I was attracted to the Rio because it solves all of the physical problems associated with using my Walkman while running. The Rio is very small and fits comfortably in the palm of my hand while I am running. Since it is a solid state device and does not rely on moving tape being in contact with a read head, it does not skip at all. Plus, the controls on the Rio [rio::rio] are very easy to use [usability::easy to use] . Since I can hold the device in my palm, I have easy access with my thumb to all of the controls on the device. The important ones for volume and play/stop/track change are all located on the front of the unit in a large button/dial with different controls at the cardinal points. Once you memorize that "east" is play/stop and "north/south" is volume, it's quite easy to use [usability::easy to use] . MP3 in general [other_attributes::generals] is also a great benefit [other_attributes::benefits] to the Rio, and to other players as well. No longer do I have to fiddle with cumbersome tape technology, with long rewind and fast forward times and problematic recording. Now, I can convert my CDs to MP3 files very quickly using the included software and load them into my player in the order I prefer, mixing songs and artists as I choose. If I tire of a certain configuration, I can just delete the songs and replace them as needed, all in a matter of minutes. At a decent quality (enough for running anyway), the player can hold over 30 minutes of music. The Rio comes with everything you need for recording and listening to your music. There is software to convert CD music into MP3's, and there is a handy [usability::handy] player to use while listening to the MP3's on your computer. The Rio connects to your computer through the parallel port, but it also includes a passthrough connector so you can leave your printer attached without any constant shifting of cords. The only downside I have noted is that the encoding software does not seem to work perfectly [reliability::works perfectly] . I am not sure if the software is to blame or if my hardware is the problem, but some of the tracks I have converted have come out quite poor in quality, even on a high sampling rate (that rate determines the quality, as well as the size, of your MP3 files). Subsequent encodings improved the quality, but make sure you test your MP3 files before loading them into your player as you may be disappointed with the output [other_attributes::output] ! Otherwise, the Rio [rio::rio] is a great little device that I highly recommend. Diamond did have a $50 rebate on it, which made the price irresistable for me. There are more expensive players out there, but if your needs are similar to mine, the Rio is nearly perfect. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 50 Summary: Very portable [usability::portable] and versatile MP3 music! Pros: Small size [small_size::small size] , ease of use, overall quality Cons: Bad encoding software [software::software] , no belt clip Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.69
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: My birthday was coming up and I wanted only one thing, that would take me out of my room and let me go gym with my most favorite toons - MP3 player. Well, I was bitter, after I found out, that all of supplies of RioPMP300 were sold out within days in every mall in my area (my luck - I have a B-day close to Christmas). Well, I went to downtown stores and finally got this miracle of modern age - last two items were left in the store. I must admit, that the sound quality with rate of 128 Kbps combined with studio standard headphones is beyond description - you definitely have to hear it! The player itself is small, has standard VCR/CD type buttons to which we all are quite accustomed; software support is alright, easy to use [usability::easy to use] and operate. Cables and accessories were just fine, but earphones I threw in the garbage [general::this garbage] - literally - since I don't think that the 20 - 44 KHz sound can be evaluated well with "earbud" type of the phones. The memory is quite small - fits approximately 10 songs 3 minutes each; can't wait to buy memory expansion card. Moreover, the body of player and it's price - I think it's unfair to pay the price of this unit, since it was supplied with thin plastic body, which personally doesn't give me much faith in it's durability. To conclude, I must say, this product is worth a try. I am expirienced MP3/DVD/CD junkie and I'll recommend it for music fans, sporties, computer zombies and simply busy people who stuck doing monotonous work. I have tried to hook up this Rio player in my car with CD kit - it rocks! Clarity of sound and little need to attend it (rewinding, skipping the song)makes it even better then a CD player. Give it as a gift to your young relative, significant other or even boss - they will all find use for it and will like it, since there is really nothing I really hate about this Rio PMP300. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 250.00 Summary: New toy on the market. Pros: Portable [usability::portable] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] , convinient, lightweght, small, loud. Cons: Doesn't seem to be splashproof; non-durable [reliability::durable] . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The PMP300 is pretty good [other_attributes::the * is very good] . The sound quality is good [sound_quality::the * is good] . It's even better than my computer. But, it holds only 32MB which they say can hold 60 minutes of music, but if you want to listen to CD quality music (128Kbits), it really holds only about 30 minutes. It's very cheap compared to other mp3 players. Prices range from $130-$170 plus it has a $50 mail-in rebate making it $80-$120. The cheapest place I've seen is Circuit City which sells it for $130. One problem I had after about 4 months after I bought it is that if I move the player too much or hold it at a certain spot it'll shut off and turn back on. I don't know if it's from dropping it one too many times or what, but it really pisses me off sometimes. And I don't like having to take out the battery after using it because if i leave it in there it'll slowly wear out the battery and if I have it in my backpack something could press play and turn it back on, wearing out the battery. If you want a cheap MP3 player, definitely get this one. Otherwise, settle for a 64MB player. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 130-$170 +$50 mail-in rebate Summary: Rio PMP300 is pretty good [other_attributes::, * is very good] Pros: Low price [price::low-priced] , good quality sound [other_attributes::quality sound] Cons: Only 32MB Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought a rio 300 on ebay.com. It is very good for me, one who does not want to buy cds. I just download mp3s, and stick 'em on my rio, and off I go. It's even better with flash memory cards, which allow it to hold more mp3s. I know downloading certain mp3s is illegal, but I do it. I use it often in my car. My cd player in my car has an auxiliary jack, so I just went out and bought an RCA cord with a jack on both ends, and voila mp3s in my car! CD quality sounds on the road at 0% of the price. Free! Definitely a must-have for the avid mp3 fan, but now it's a bit outdated, I would recommend the rio [rio::rio] 500, which holds more and actually shows the title of the song in the LCD panel. Go out and get one if you're not into buying a whole CD, for one or two songs that you like. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 140 ($90 after $50 rebate) Summary: The Rio PMP300, Good for Pirates Pros: Cheap [cheap::cheap] , Easy to move, Lightweight Cons: Little storage, sucks down one AA at a time very quickly Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is a good portable MP3 player, but it breaks very easily. It broke [reliability::it broke] within two months, and I normally do not break any electronics that I buy. All of a sudden, one day, it just stopped working [reliability::stopped working] . It is nice because it is small, holds a lot of music, is easily upgraded, and only needs one AA battery, but the fact that it broke [reliability::it broke] so easily turned me off. I do not recommend the Diamond Rio, and suggest you wait until portable [usability::portable] MP3 players become less fragile. Hopefully this time will come soon, because I am going to buy a new one once they are better. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Small and Flimsy Pros: Small, easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: Easily [other_attributes::easily] breakable [reliability::breakable] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is so sweet people, MP3's can be downloaded almost anywhere as you know. Napster.com, mp3.com, audiofind.com are just a few to give you some examples. This portable [usability::portable] mp3 player from Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] is awsome. You simply plug the mp3 player into your computer download the mp3 files then transfer the files to this player and bam you got free music.(Even my 43 year old mom did it so dont worry you can do it to) I payed about $100 for mine. I have heard they got mp3 car players now which are running right around $2,000 (You will get all the chicks if you buy one) if you wait they will come down in price within the next few months. Now back to the Portable [usability::portable] Audio [other_attributes::audio] Mp3 player Its small size [small_size::small size] is great you can simply hide it in your pocket so that your teacher or momz dont see it. Proffessional Sound makes this great, sounds [sound_quality::sounds] just like your listening [other_attributes::listening] to a cd. The Battery lasted around 3 hours. This little mp3 player is great [general::the * is good] I recommend you buy it and you will be so glad you did. I bought mine at bestbuys so check them out. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 102 Summary: Why buy Music when you can download it? Pros: Small, Size [size::size] , Free Music [music_quality::music] Cons: cost [price::cost] bout $100 Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.56
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I just recently bought this thing, and I love it [general::i love it] . It smaller than you'd expect (similar to a credit card's size) and is not a cheap piece of plastic as some imagine. Now, what really matters, is the sound [sound_quality::sounds] , which i think is fantastic. It is deeper and richer than CD quality, yet has the clarity too. This is very impressive, and the songs sound less flat and dull, like CDs can do. The 32 megs is debatable, clearly more is nice, but 32 ain't all that bad. I'd go w/ the pmp500 over this, but if you're short on cash, why don't you own it. Get it NOW. NOW I TELL YOU! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 120 (after rebate) Summary: SOLID PRODUCT Pros: Quality, Size [size::size] Cons: Memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.04
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond PMP300-Special Edition: First of all this is a Mp3 player that is way overpriced [price::overpriced] for its performance. This player had been recomended numerous times to me and I found it to be a major disapointment! This was described to me as the hot new Mp3 player. Well let me tell you that it is certaintly not! This player doesnt even stand a chance with the Mp3 players at 75 dollars less in cost. I am lucky that I had recieved the right advice and information on this product before purchasing it. I think that if you are interested in this device you should first do some researching on it. I will guarantee it is not all that you hoped it to be! Take your time in making a decision on a portable [usability::portable] Mp3 player. There will be plenty new ones coming out all the time. I wish you successful shopping in this area. Good Luck! Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 250 Summary: Do Not Invest Your Money Into This! Pros: A few Cons: The cost [price::cost] for the performance [other_attributes::performance] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.79
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: With all the mp3 stuff going around, I just couldn't help myself. I had to jump in on this craze, and I couldn't wait any longer. I went to Best Buy, grabbed one off the shelf and quickly raced home. (I was going to get a CDRW-Drive, but completely forgot about that at the time.) When I got home I unpacked it and starting loading mp3's on it right away. It wasn't long before I had filled up the rather tiny 32mb's of memory. It took me a little bit to get used to the ear buds, but after that they were great [general::the * is good] . It seemed like a great buy [price::great buy] at the time, and I still don't really regret making the purchase, it's been a lot of fun [other_attributes::fun] and is still very convenient to have so much music on such a little device. There's a part of me that wishes I had waited though. With all the new devices coming out I feel a little foolish. It would have been nice to get something that could be updated later to play different music formats, like the (RCA?) Lyra. The Lyra allows you to play both mp3's and real audio files, and can be updated to play other formats. All in all it's a great toy, but if you don't have that kind of money to just play with you should wait a little longer until the features are up and the prices are down. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 159 - $50 mail in rebate Summary: Worth the money? Pros: small, convenient [convenient::convenient] , won't skip Cons: can't be updated to play [playing::plays] other music formats, price, 32mb of memory Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: MP3 players are great. If you hate buying a cd for about 20 bucks, then listening to 2 or 3 of the songs for a week and then getting tired of it than this is for you. Although the cost upfront seems like a lot you get a lot for it, you can go on the internet whenever you want and down load your favorite songs. Plus the MP3 player is very small and portable [usability::portable] . It is great for long car rides. if you like electronics and little gadgets than this is for you. It is also great on long airplane rides. The seats are already small enough who needs a portable radio that's twice the size of the MP3 player taking up more room. It is better than a radio because you pick the music and there are no commercials. I think this is a great product [general::product] and you should buy it! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: tired of cds Pros: smaller than cd player, no skipping Cons: only holds certain number of songs [songs::songs] , expensive [price::expensive] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.48
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is the best purchase a runner could ever make, next to a good pair of Nikes. The Diamond Rio, by it's very nature, is solid-state and skip-free, making it a good choice [general::a good choice] for almost everyone from the jogger through the couch potato. The innovative and eye-catching design are definitley not negatives either. Unfortunatley, the relatively Spartan 32MB will only store 5-6 CD quality MP3, although almost everyone can store their MP3 files at lower sound quality, therefore increasing the amount of music you can store, without much noticable sound difference. The storage capacity is expandable to 64MB with a SmartMedia card found on the Internet or at most computer-specialty stores. The Rio PMP300 is very small, smaller than a deck of cards and the weight is unnoticable if carried in a pocket. Let me tell you this, though. The included software is horrible [other_attributes::the * is bad] , to say the least. The included MusicMatch Jukebox that is required to encode CD's to MP3's is a demo, and can only encode a few MP3's before requiring you to register. The Rio also bundles a CD full of MP3's of no-name bands, although there are a few OK songs. Luckily, free or nearly free versions of all the software you need to get started is at www.mp3.com. It's a very time-intensive process to encode MP3's from CD's, and for this very fact makes me give the Rio a 4 instead of a 5. This could also make less computer-literate people use the Rio as a very light paperweight [other_attributes::paperweight] . By the time you read this, it's possible to pick one of these up for $25-50 dollars with a rebate, $75-100 without. Just look around at CNet's www.shopper.com and the Usenet newsgroups for news of these great little devices on sale. If you can get one of these devices for these prices, by all means go for it! NOTE: The regular Rio PMP300 is all black, not like the Teal one shown above (Rio PMP300 Special Edition w/64MB RAM) Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): Retail $199.00, Usually available for $149-100 and under Summary: Rio - An Active Person's Dream Pros: Small, light, cool-looking, skip-free, only takes one AA battery, a minidisc contender Cons: Difficult and slow to encode MP3s, but this is applicable to ALL portable [usability::portable] MP3 players in the category, small 32MB of ram, bass just OK Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.94
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is a review of the SE version of the Rio 300. Summary: Lots of fun Pros: ok Memory [memory::memory] , very light Cons: memory [memory::memory] upgrades [other_attributes::upgrade] expensive [price::expensive] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I am a runner. As all runners (especially those who gave up)know, running can be quite boring, even though the afterglow of a good run is amazing. I have tried everything to alleviate the boredom - from radio players to tapes to CDs, and all came up short. Although I am not an early adapter of technology as a rule, when I heard about the PMP300, I decided to make an exception. My personal experience with it was OK, but it was a bit like a wet dream -high expectations, low satisfaction. To be fair, it does the job - I download [other_attributes::downloading] my favorite songs [songs::songs] on to it, and I can get between 7 and 8 songs on, which falls about ten minutes short of my 40-minute run. It works well, doesn't skip because there are no moving parts, and it weighs very little. The single AA battery lasts between 3-5 hours, which is just about acceptable. However, several irritants exist. First of all, the earphones are not designed for running. I would like to meet the product engineer at Rio, who presumably knew that runners are its key target market, and ask why on earth she included earphones that don't have a solid headpiece. The first time I ran with my Rio, the earpieces fell off [reliability::fell off] within the first ten yards, and kept falling off until I finally gave up in a rage of "coitus interruptus". I paid another $20 for new fixed headphones from Sony, which solved this particular problem. Secondly, my unit [general::unit] was defective [reliability::defective] to start off. The pause button would activate of its own accord at random intervals. This is extremely irritating, especially in the middle of a run. Luckily [other_attributes::luckily] , this problem disappeared of its own accord after about 2 or 3 weeks, just before I decided to fling it against the nearest wall. Thirdly, the memory [memory::memory] is too little, so you can only get 30 minutes of music on it. I believe that it is one of those stupid marketing tricks - sell something which does not quite satisfy the customers, in the hope that they will come back and buy some more stuff from you. Well guess [other_attributes::guesses] what, it won't work because people are going to read epinions written by past victims. From experience, I would like to advise readers that it really is not worth buying an MP3 player which does not hold at least one hour's worth of music (minimum 64mb). And finally, at $150, the product [general::product] is too pricey. I think Rio knows that, hence the neat trick of offering a $50 mail-in rebate, knowing that only 50% of people will actually mail it in. Another neat trick is to not send the check once the rebate is mailed in, knowing that another 50% will forget about it and fail to follow up. I am still waiting for my check, and yes, I intend to follow up. R. Mantha Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: An appetizer, not a main course... Pros: lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , doesn't skip, CD-quality, Cons: badly designed [design::design] earpiece [other_attributes::earpiece] , too little memory Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.75
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I love mp3s. I have over 500 of them. I collect them as a hobby almost. It is so much easier to have instant access to all of my favorite songs [songs::songs] on my desktop. The problem comes when I want to take these compacted [compact::compact] , high-quality tunes with me. I had seen the Rio on the market for awhile and after missing all the good deals [price::great deal] , I finally broke down and bought one. I was so disappointed. Its small memory is not big enough to take more than 6 good quality songs [songs::songs] . Sure, you can compress them and cram more on, but it sounds worse than underwater Russian radio. Plus for what you pay, one would expect the unit to be some well made item. The casing is cheap and it feels too fragile to take anywhere. I dropped mine form the bed to the floor, which is only about 6-8 inches. It never worked [reliability::never worked] again after that. I took the unit back to the store [general::back to the store] because I consider it defective [reliability::defective] form [other_attributes::form] the minute I bought it. I love the idea?just give me a call when they pack in more memory and make the unit better Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 99 after rebate Summary: Promises...Does Not Deliver Pros: Good idea to make mp3s portable [usability::portable] . Cons: Too expensive [price::too expensive] , not enough power [other_attributes::power] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Talk about a great invention [other_attributes::invention] , this is now the only portable audio device that I use. It is not much bigger than a deck of cards and plus there are no tapes or cds to haul around and possibly get stolen. You can transfer songs from your cds by means of computer to your rio without a problem. The computer interface program works without a hitch, I have never experienced any problems with [reliability::problem with] it. The main drawback is the storage capacity for me. With the 32 meg flash memory card i can only save about 7 songs on the rio. The newer memory chips are pricey, but they hold a lot more songs and will be, to me, much more useful. But the prices on these things and dropping like rocks. You can get one at Comp USA for 150 dollars plus a fifty dollar rebate, so you only pay 100 dollars. I feel that is well worth the investment. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Love the RIO [rio::rio] ! Pros: size [size::size] , no cds Cons: memory [memory::memory] , fairly fragile [other_attributes::fragile] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.51
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Let me start off by pointing out what is good with the Rio [rio::rio] PMP300: 1.The size of the Rio PMP300 is smaller than any CD player and any Minidisc player. Actual weight with a battery is only about 2 oz. I can easily fit [design::easily fits] the Rio PMP300 into almost all of the pockets in my pants or shorts. 2. Faster uploads than Minidisc's recordings. 3. Almost impossible to skip since there are no moving parts. With these few positive aspects of the Rio PMP300 put aside, I can rant on about the negative aspects to the Rio PMP300. First off, the Rio PMP300 only has 32 MB of memory, which translates into only about 35-40 minutes of music. That is about 8-10 songs and considering that many people, including myself, have hundreds of MP3s, it just isn't enough. With additional Flash memory costing about $80 now for 32MB, the total cost of the Rio PMP300 with the additional memory is about $230. For $200, I could buy a high quality Minidisc player with enough money leftover for a few minidiscs too. And considering how each minidisc holds 74 minutes of music for only $2-$5 per minidisc, they are far more economical than MP3 players and memory upgrades. If you want to listen to MP3s, Minidisc players can do that too. Simply connect the MD player to the speaker output of a computer and record MP3s. I made a hasty mistake when I purchased the Rio PMP300. Had I known or figured out sooner that Minidisc players could record MP3s, I would never have given any MP3 player consideration. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: no,no,no, don't buy it [general::don't buy it] ! Pros: skip [skipping::skipping] -proof, small, fast uploads Cons: expensive [price::expensive] , limited memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Diamond Rio is a complete waste of money. Kids are spending hours on the internet downloading mp3's. The diamond rio is a expensive [price::expensive] product that doesn't offer anything new to the market. It is highly over priced for such a bland product. Why waste $300 on this thing that can only play a dozen songs at a time then takes time changing the songs. I think this product is only for the hard core mp3 addicts who can not get a mini disc player or a cd player. I give this two thumbs down. WASTE OF MONEY. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: what a waste!!! Pros: can play [playing::plays] mp3's Cons: waste of money [price::money] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.38
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I received a Rio PMP300 (parallel port) as a present back in 1999, and just bought a Rio One (USB) in April 2002 as a birthday gift. Both are the same design, SonicBlue just ugpraded the interface to make it more practical. With the cheap cost of Flash nowadays, the Rio One with an extra 128Mb of memory would be a good value [price::great value] ... if it was reliable [reliability::reliable] . The flaws of the initial model remain, the outstanding one being the design of the battery latch which is begging to break (as it did on my PMP300, replaced by adhesive tape). Worse, the Rio One stopped working [reliability::stopped working] after 3 months of usage, does not complete power-up, displays memory size, shuts down and so forth. Fortunately, SonicBlue's tech support appears to be okay, we'll see ... The paint on the Rio One is absolute crap, the cheapest silver paint I've come to see in consumer electronics, a very cheap cost cutting approach (or incompetent engineering) for a 100$+ device. Trouble is, I would not know what to recommend if you're looking for a cheap and small mp3 player. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 120 Summary: Could have been a good value [price::great value] Pros: Rio [rio::rio] One w/ 128Mb extension [other_attributes::extension] a good value [price::great value] Cons: Build quality [other_attributes::build quality] is near crap Bottom Line: Cheap ... and cheap.

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OVERALL SCORE=.03
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I had it maybe longer than anyone else. I bought it just when it came out since I am such a MP3 lover. After about one year, I still enjoy it very much. I take it with me every time I take a ride. Nothing can beat it in the car. It's so much better than a CD player that skips when the car bumps. For the point view of electronics design, the diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] has a really cute looking. But there is some problem. The function button A-B is confusing and stupid. should have a better design for repeat. The battery slot is not designed very well either, sometime it will go loose and reset your volume setting. The software came with it downloads the mp3 files to the player. It doesn't always work very well for me. Sometime it doesn't refresh unless you close the program and start it again. Also their customer service [customer_support::customer support] sucks. Really sucks. didn't give me any response for inquiry until 2 months later. I don't know if they still offer rebate. But when I got my $50 rebate, it was two weeks later than what you promised. Hope it helps. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 169 Summary: I still like it after 1 year, although ... Pros: good mp3 player with some small problems Cons: bad CS Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.88
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have seen a few reviews of this product, but only recently got my hands on one. I had been waiting for the prices to drop, and maybe could have waited a little longer. But, for the money I have to admit I like the little gadget! I have to weigh advantages on a pretty personal level; I do not profess to be an expert in sound systems. The advantages, quite simply are these: 1) You don't have to be a rocket scientist to operate it 2) The volume of music [music_quality::music] free on the net is pretty amazing [other_attributes::the * is very good] , as well as the variety 3) The music sounds better on the player than through my computer, which right now is limited to my laptop 4) It is lightweight and can be taken anywhere 5) It is not a high dollar item that will attract muggers as quickly as a more expensive [price::expensive] brand 6) I am seriously contemplating buying one for my 77 year old mother, so we can listen to different music in the same house 7) No one had to show me how to use it!!! The disadvantages are these: 1) The time downloading the original music to your own system takes time, depending on the speed of your ISP. If you live in a technologically backward area, this can take some time 2) The supplied memory, while impressive, is not really enough to last the day, and/or night 3) Power supply is battery only, where an adapter might occasionally be useful. 4) I have been warned by the memory police about cluttering my hard drive. 5) I would appreciate paying even less for this thing, although I think it was worth it. So, all in all, since I am of a different generation than most technical whizzes, I appreciate the handiness of this little gadget. I mean, I LIKE IT. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 110 Summary: A HANDY [usability::handy] LITTLE GADGET Pros: Ease of use, size [size::size] , convenience, run by a single double A battery Cons: A flash card [other_attributes::flash card] purchase is probably essential for better access to downloading music: especially when you have eclectic tastes Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.56
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The first thing I thought when I saw the Rio was "this thing is tiny." It easily fits [design::easily fits] in the palm of your hand or into your pocket. It's also super light making [other_attributes::making] it a very nice portable music player [other_attributes::portable music player] . Other than it's compact [compact::compact] nature [other_attributes::nature] , the Rio is nice [rio::the * is good] because it does not skip and the sound quality of 128kbps or higher bitrate songs [songs::songs] is very good. The earphones that Diamond includes with the Rio [rio::rio] are of good quality (not perfect, but good for the Rio [rio::rio] ). Overall, I was not disappointed by the quality of the sound produced by the Rio. However, I would not recommend [general::would not recommend] getting the Rio. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, to transfer songs to the Rio, it goes through your parallel port. Although the Rio comes with a pass through adaptor to connect to your parallel port, it is just too slow. It takes ~25-30 minutes to send 32 megs of data to the Rio. In my opinion, that's too long. I would rather that the Rio use a USB interface. My second complaint with the Rio is that its base model only has 32 megs of memory. If you have 128kbps mp3s, that's about 30 minutes, not very much music. Also, a lot of music is encoded in 160kbps or 192kbps now, and that means even less time on the Rio. I personally wouldn't mind only 30 minutes of music, but it takes so much time to change the songs (my first complaint) that I want more than 30 minutes of music. Now, you can buy the 32 meg add on card, but that would cost an additional 80$US or so. This would make the Rio a very expensive [price::expensive] audio player. My third complaint isn't quite as major. I would like it if the Rio contained a built in AM/FM tuner. It shouldn't hurt the size [size::size] of the Rio to include an AM/FM tuner. Another feature I think the Rio should have is the ability to record audio on the fly (like mini disc players). Although this isn't as important to me, for it to be a fully featured portable music player, I think it should be able to do this. Oh, a small note on battery life: using Duracell batteries, I can easily have it last for 5+ hours if I turn the battery around when I'm not using it. I used to leave the battery in and the player on "Hold," but that drained the battery very quickly. Considering that this was the first portable [usability::portable] mp3 player released in the US, I would say that it's not a bad player. However, many new portable [usability::portable] mp3 players are being released and so I would recommend waiting until second generation portable [usability::portable] mp3 players are available. Something that has these extra features and perhaps uses a removable media (like Iomega click! discs or Sony flash sticks). Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 100$ Summary: a basic portable [usability::portable] mp3 player Pros: small, cheap [cheap::cheap] Cons: not enough features [feature_set::features] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.39
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I loved the sleek design [other_attributes::sleek design] of the Rio. It looked like it was ready to go out and conquer the MP3 world. Yet, somehow it was disappointing. Why? There wasn't enough storage capacity for my mp3s. I have a friend of mine who needs to compress his songs so that they're smaller. That normally would be fine, but it also speeds up the music so that it sounds like the Chipmonks singing after they inhaled helium. The transfer rate is pretty high though, and it easily allowed the one hour or so of music onto the player. Memory "sticks", as I call them, are pretty costly, and they add 16 to 32 megabytes of space onto the player, extending music time by about 15 to 45 minutes. That's better, but it's too costly. I would wait until it got a storage upgrade. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 145 Summary: Cute [general::summary: good] , and yet... Pros: Pretty, easy controls [usability::easy controls] . Cons: Not enough space [space::space] . Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: You get slamed in the face when you turn you rio on! rio is a modern marvel, the concept of takking music downloaded from the net and putting it on a small credit [other_attributes::crediting] card [other_attributes::card] sized [size::size] walk [other_attributes::walk] man is amazing and the rio [rio::rio] player defintly expliots this amazing wonder to its fullest extent. The rio [rio::rio] has great music quality [music_quality::music quality] for the compact design and price. To many other electronic devices dont offer the same convinece as the rio and cost alot more this techonolgy has only begun to develop but the rio has gone way past the competion. Like i said before the rio defintly slams the competion into the gournd and doesnt even give them a chance agianst anything else! Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: SLAM....... Pros: price [price::price] size [size::size] and quality Cons: memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=.39
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought this MP3 player almost 3 months ago for an early birthday present. I was so happy with it I showed it to all of my friends. After i had it for about 3 weeks it got boring listing to the same 1 hour of music over and over with out changing the music. Every time I wanted to add more music I had to go on my computer and eather download some music or rip some from my own CD's. After that was done I then had to hook the player to the computer and transfer the files to it. Each file has to be converted to it's own type of file (even if it allready is a MP3 file) and THEN is sends it to it. Each song takes about 2 min to copy tp the player. I think this was not a good buy but now i am stuck [customer_support::i am stuck] with it because it only has a 90 day warrenty. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 159.74 Summary: Dreams don't allways come true. Pros: skip [skipping::skipping] free music [music_quality::music] Cons: low bult in memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The first portable [usability::portable] Mp3 player, Diamond Multimedia's Rio PMP 300. the perfect facility for those on the go, or those who play sports. Listen to your favorite music while playing tennis, golf, basketball, or while jogging or doing aerobics. The best part is that you can listen to your favorite music FREE, when music is downloaded from the internet (hush, not everyone approves, but you get your music, so it's all good). Light, easy to use [usability::easy to use] , and SKIP-PROOF (no moving parts), the Rio is perfect [rio::the * is good] as a portable music player. My only complaint is the flimsy battery cover, which breaks off easily. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 299 Summary: Free Music on the Go! Pros: Light, Easy to use [usability::easy to use] , and Skip-Proof Cons: Flimsy [other_attributes::flimsy] battery [battery::battery] cover [other_attributes::cover] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got a Rio for Christmas and its awesome, but the thing is i go on road trips every now and then...and i need a lot of music for the trip. 13-14 songs is good for some people but i need to bring aboug 13-14 cds. I think the idea of the rio is awesome [general::the * is good] , compact, one battery, no skipping. But as of right now nothing tops the Portable [usability::portable] CD Player. The idea of portable mp3 is amazing [general::the * is good] . MP3 hasnt been that big for that long, and it is already in out hands to listen to whenever we want. The cool thing is about the Rio you can put whatever you want on it and then delete it. It fits in your pocket and doesnt skip at all. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 140 Summary: CD's are still the best Pros: Compact [compact::compact] , one battery [battery::battery] ...no skipping Cons: Limited to what you can listen [other_attributes::listening] to... the 14 songs are not enough for a long trip... Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.91
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I picked up a Rio 300 for about $60 due to a couple $50 rebates a year or two ago. At that price - it's a good deal [price::great deal] . Functionality [other_attributes::functionality] is great - it is easy to use [usability::easy to use] and the buttons [other_attributes::buttons] are easy to reach [other_attributes::reach] . There are four graphic equalizer settings - Normal, Jazz, Rock and Classical. The Display includes a battery meter, a measurement of what bit rate (in kbps) the MP3 file you're playing was recorded at, and a volume meter. It has a cool "a-b" feature where you can select a sample of a song and repeat it over and over. You can program it to play songs randomly, and repeat one or all of them. The unit attaches via a cable you can piggyback on a printer's parallel port and comes with the software to add and remove songs to the player's memory. It comes with a copy of "MusicMatch Jukebox" which allows you to rip MP3 versions of songs from your CDs - but it is a shareware version that will only allow you to do this for 50 songs. I can't speak for others, but in my experience, the little bugger is durable [reliability::durable] . I've dropped it NUMEROUS times (more than I'd care to admit) and each time I've done so, it's fired up just fine after taking the battery out and putting it back in. Part of the reason it has been smacked around so much is that it is so lightweight - it will easily get pulled off the clip that attaches it to your belt if you snag the headphones on something. One cool feature [feature_set::features] is that the unit automatically pauses if there are no headphones plugged in. It runs for a considerable period of time on one AA battery, another mark in the plus column. For the short brisk walks I take before and after work [reliability::works] - it is excellent. It doesn't skip like a CD player and allows me a variety of music. The real problem with [reliability::problem with] the unit [general::unit] is that the memory [memory::memory] is too small. Out of the box, the 32 meg unit will only hold about 8 songs (depending on the filesize of the songs), and with the memory upgrade - about 12. When Rio comes out with a unit with a much larger memory - I will definitely buy it given how well made the Rio 300 is. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 60 Summary: The future of music Pros: Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] , convenient [convenient::convenient] , durable [reliability::durable] , long lasting power supply. Cons: Limited Memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: If you don't mind the limited capacity, it is an excellent product [general::product] .

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OVERALL SCORE=1.76
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: After collecting MP3s for a couple years, I noticed a new product emerging: Portable [usability::portable] Mp3 Players. Well, of course I had to have one. After begging my parents for a while, (yes, I am a student... but don't let that turn you away... yet.) I finally got one for Christmas. It was great. The player worked perfectly [reliability::works perfectly] and was very convenient, small, lightweight, and aesthetically pleasing. Unfortunately, as time went, by I decided to notice the Rio?s flaws. I really didn?t like the serial port connection (although, it was basically all there was, because USB was just getting off the ground and being accepted). The Serial Port connection is v e r y slow, especially noticeable when uploading many songs to the device (obviously). The Serial Port also caused conflicts with my Scanner and Printer, so I had to move my printer over to an older HP on my network that acted as a gate keeper for the printer use, dedicating my main computer to my scanner and the Rio (still with me?). About 2 months into the use of the Rio, I noticed the battery cover that holds the battery in (on the bottom, right hand corner of the device), started to ?wear down? and loosen. It is hard to explain if you do not own a Rio, but I will try to explain what is happening as well as I can: There is a plastic cover that goes over the metal (the metal thing that uses the battery power) of the battery cover. The plastic cover is slowly slipping off of the metal ?activator?. Also, when jostled and rubbed (like when in your pocket), the battery cover comes open, releasing the battery, and stopping play. I didn?t like that very much. I also was disappointed with the limit of the volume, but this can be increased with the purchase of headphones that have their own independent volume control, which can boost the device?s output (there goes more cash out of your pocket..). On the bright side of things, the Rio?s buttons [other_attributes::buttons] were nicely placed and laid out, and they look good too. The quality of the sound on the Rio is nice [general::the * is good] , especially when you have Mp3s with 128kbps and higher bit rates (the user determines the bit rate when recording, or ?ripping?, the song). The Rio [rio::rio] was very convenient when traveling [other_attributes::traveling] because of its small size and sleek design [other_attributes::sleek design] , and was also very easy to use [usability::easy to use] with the software [software::software] that comes with it. I also liked the option of adding 32mb to the already existing internal 32 (Don?t get me wrong, the 32mb works fine and dandy, but being a power user, I had to). I immediately bought the 32mb SmartMedia Memory Card off of eBay. The card slides right into a thing slot in the bottom of the Rio, and locks in. Overall, the Rio PMP300 is a good device [device::device] for people that would like some music-to-go in a lower priced range. I would recommend [other_attributes::recommended] a good case [other_attributes::case] for the Rio because the device is not that sturdy (Case Logic?s Mp3 case [other_attributes::case] works [reliability::works] nicely, even though mainly for the RCA Lyra Mp3 Player, I think it works [reliability::works] nicely. Note: Sorry, I would provide links to these products, but Epinions does not let reviewers.). Also, if you are really serious about your digital music, you may want to get another 32 megabytes of memory for your player by purchasing a 32mb SmartMedia card (all over eBay) for longer listening. The Rio?s ease of use, convenient, and sound quality really boost the player?s rating. Although, if you are willing to spend the extra change, you may want to look at other player?s that will better fit your needs. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 Summary: Diamond Rio PMP300 w/32mb Pros: Convenient [convenient::convenient] ;
Good Software [software::software] ; Easy to Use [usability::easy to use] Cons: Parallel Port [other_attributes::ports] Slow;
Not Very Sturdy Bottom Line: The Rio fits the average user on an average budget and delivers with its nice music quality [music_quality::music quality] and convenient [convenient::convenient] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] high-tech device for the average user.

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OVERALL SCORE=1.91
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Recently the music industry has been shocked by the arrival and popularity of the digital music format known as MP3. With this format, music can be compressed 11 times smaller and sound [sound_quality::sounds] as good as a normal CD. Because of the small size of its files, MP3s are distributed all over the net. A new product, named the Diamond Rio, has arrived to allow people to play MP3s. The Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] is a nice little player that allows people to carry and play their MP3s on the go. It is very small and extremely light, and never skips. With all these good features [feature_set::features] , why not run to the store and buy one? Read on. However good the Rio [rio::rio] is, it does have faults [reliability::faulting] . For example, the memory onboard the Rio has is too little. I would prefer to have more music to listen to. Another problem is the software. The Rio Manager software is not only crude and hard to use, but it is also bug prone. The Rio does have some good qualities. The output from the Rio [rio::rio] is clean, especially on my Sennheiser headphones. Also the sound quality is very good [sound_quality::the * is very good] . The weight does not bother me at all; I barely notice it hanging on my belt. When I run, I can be assured that it will never skip like a CD player, there are no moving parts. Battery life [battery_life::battery life] is great, plenty of listening time. Overall, the Rio [rio::rio] is a good device [device::device] that shows what may come in the future. Even though it is first generation, it has many good features [feature_set::features] . With a little more work to improve user friendliness [other_attributes::user friendliness] with the software, the Rio can be perfect. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Free music and no skips - A dream or the future? Pros: Light, skip [skipping::skipping] -free, cool looking Cons: Buggy [other_attributes::buggy] software [software::software] , little onboard memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=2.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I had this mp3 player as a gift from the summer of 2000. The player has 32mb of onboard memory, and that doesn't seem much, can only hold about 8 songs at 192kbs, or about 12 at 128kbs. Anyhow, still a great player. I was a bit dissapointed though thinking that this player can hold more than 64mb of ram. I bought a 64mb smartmedia disk, and it turns out, its not even supported on the player! :( So I had to go out and buy a new 32mb smartmedia disk. With 64mb, I can easily fit [design::easily fits] a whole album and a half. Battery life [battery_life::battery life] is excellent. I can get about 8-10 hrs on one aa battery [battery::battery] , which is amazing. The rio software that comes with it is fairly simple to use, and it comes with an adapter to hook up to the computer. Transferring a song to the rio only takes about 5 minutes. If you want to use it for winxp or windows 2000, the rio software provided won't work. Instead, use a program called RioSolitude. It works [reliability::works] nicely, and does the job. Overall, awesome product [general::product] , just doesn't tell you id3 tags. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 Recommended for: Athletes - Lightweight and Portable [usability::portable] , Perfect for the Gym [other_attributes::gym] Summary: Not the best, but still awesome! Pros: 1 aa battery [battery::battery] , long battery life [other_attributes::long battery life] , clear sound Cons: No id3 tagging [other_attributes::tags] Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I have seen opinions go both ways on the RIO. I personally really like it. I purchased the RIO knowing that it came with 32MB RAM. Given that I use this only when I am working out and biking, I do not need the highest quality of music [music_quality::music] . What I mean by this is that I can rip MP3s in a lower format to fit more songs on the RIO. The sound quality is wonderful [sound_quality::the * is good] . Although the base ear phones are painful to wear, it's easy to get upgraded ones. I recommend the RIO simply because of the ease of use, size and cost. For active people like myself this is a perfect MP3 player. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: The good with the bad Pros: Size [size::size] /Cost [price::cost] /Quality Cons: Size [size::size] of Memory [memory::memory] 32MB Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got my Rio300 and never thought that I'd need an expansion card. It comes with 32MB onboard, and that seemed like enough for me. I took it to school with me all the time. I never had any problems [reliability::have a problem] with it, and the bundled software [other_attributes::bundled software] was easy to use [usability::easy to use] . The only problem with the software [software::software] is that the MusicMatch can't write to an expansion card. I got tired of having to compress my music down to 80 and 64 kbps, so I bought a $100 32MB upgrade. A bit expensive [price::expensive] for 1/2 hour of CD quality music. I noticed that the available onboard memory suddenly lost about 7MB. I emailed tech support, and it took them way too long to reply with an answer that seems like it came from a machine. Overall, the product is good, but I'd go for an MiniDisk player if you've got a lot of CDs. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100 after rebate Summary: Player is good, but tech [other_attributes::tech] sucks Pros: Good sound [sound_quality::sounds] , unshockable, easy software Cons: Tech support is terrible [customer_support::customer support is useless] , not enough memory Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.72
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: this is the best mp3 player.it never skips when you are listening to songs because it has no moving parts.you can put any song on it that you like instead buying a cd and only liking one song on the cd.i can understand if you think the price is high but when you buy it you will have thanked me that you did.one of the cool things is that it only takes one battery and the battery lasts a while.a cool feature [feature_set::features] is the a-b feature which means that when you like a certain part of a song and would like to hear it over and over again press a then when that cool part ends press the a-b button again.this mp3 player is very portable [usability::portable] and light.i highly reccommend you picking one up.so take my word and get a diamond rio pmp300 Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150.00 w/ $50.00 rebate Summary: Rio kicks butt Pros: can put any song [songs::songs] you want on it Cons: not enough space [space::space] on it Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.52
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I bought this product just a few days after I discovered the wonderful Napster MP3 Service. I didn't know very much about portable [usability::portable] MP3 players and thought I was getting my moneys worth when I purchased that. Unfortuantly for me the Rio broke after about one month of use. The thing is even worth looking at only holding under 60 minutes after compressing the mp3. The extra memory is expensive [price::expensive] . And the software isn't that easy to use [usability::easy to use] . If you want portable [usability::portable] mp3 use, buy an mptrip cd player and get yourself a cd recorder. The sound quailty isn't even as good as a cd no matter what the bitrate of your mp3 is! Oh yeah, the head phones [other_attributes::head phones] suck too. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 159.99 Summary: Fun, but as for the durability... Pros: ..none.. Cons: ..none.. Bottom Line: null

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OVERALL SCORE=1.56
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Diamond's Rio PMP-300 is the original portable [usability::portable] MP3 player, and while it's clearly a first generation product, it still deserves consideration from someone looking for a portable [usability::portable] . Active types are most likely to benefit from a Rio - it's lightweight (2.4 oz), tiny (smaller than an audio cassette), and skip free (no moving parts). My RIO has been a frequent companion when I rollerblade, and it's been up to the task. Included with the Rio are a set of headphones, a parallel port connector / cable, and software for transferring MP3s, and recording tracks from audio CDs. I didn't care for the headphones, which are the bud-type that keep falling out of my ears (I've since replaced them with a set of standard headphones). The parallel port connector provides a pass through port, so printers, and zip drives don't have to be disconnected. Having neither, I was unable to test how well the Rio [rio::rio] plays with others on the parallel port. There's 32MB of on board memory, which is enough to store about 30 minutes of CD quality music (128 kbps sampling rate). I usually use my RIO outdoors, so the lower sampling rate of 80kpbs provides adequate sound quality, and lets me cram almost an hour of music in. Flash memory cards are available to expand the memory up to 64MB, but a 32MB card can cost almost as much as the Rio itself. A pity, because I'd love to have a library [other_attributes::library] of flash cards [other_attributes::flash card] of my favorite music [music_quality::music] . The MusicMatch software that's bundled provides for adding / deleting files from the Rio, playing MP3s on your PC, and recording new MP3s from your audio CDs. It's here you see how tightly bound the Rio is to your PC - there's no way to delete a song, or rearrange the play order on the Rio itself (though there is a button for random track selection). All file management is done on the PC. The software only runs on Win95/98 - if you want to use the Rio at the office, where NT is likely to be installed, you'll have to use a third party freeware package such as RioExplorer, or RioShell. One feature the freeware packages have that the bundled software doesn't is the ability to copy a file from the Rio's memory back to the PC. The file doesn't have to be an MP3 file, so you could use the Rio to move files [other_attributes::files] that are too large for floppies. How it deals with batteries is the Rio's weakest point. It uses a single AA, and I'd definitely recommend using rechargables with it, because the Rio is never really off - even when powered down it still draws a little current. Sure, you could pop the battery out when you're not using it, but then it forgets your last volume setting, returning to the default of 10 (settings of 0 to 20 are possible). And eventually you're going to forget to remove it, and end up with a dead battery. The latch for the battery cover [other_attributes::cover] is flimsy, and while it's held up for me so far, it doesn't inspire confidence. Battery life [battery_life::battery life] is good though, as I can get almost 3 hours with a tired, worn out NiCad, and about 8 hours with a fresh alkaline. Despite its flaws, the PMP300 is a good exercise [other_attributes::exercise] companion. Its light weight, and skip immunity make it preferable to most CD players. The included software is mediocre at best, but there are good freeware alternatives. The slow battery [battery::battery] drain [other_attributes::drains] problem can be overcome by removing the battery when not using it, and using rechargables. And with all the new players on the market, you can get it for a lot less than the $199 I paid back in 1998. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: Aging, but still worthy of consideration Pros: Small, light, and skip [skipping::skipping] -free Cons: Mediocre bundled software [other_attributes::bundled software] , Included headphones [other_attributes::included headphones] suck, no real power down Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 9.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.69
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: No one denies that MP3s are awesome [other_attributes::the * is good] . But this player doesn't really further the case. The one word that best suits [other_attributes::suits] when I think about this player is simply mediocre. The sound is FM-like usually, though so much depends on the quality of your MP3s. Often, the best MP3s take FOREVER to load to the player, and take up a disgusting amount of space. As usual, good headphones can always help a lot, but the unreliability of your sound is a major issue. Luckily the player is quite easy to use [usability::easy to use] . All the buttons are easily pressed, and the functions are fairly simple. However, because the memory [memory::memory] is so tiny and the sound is not consistent, I could only recommend this player to someone very patient, or very broke. Otherwise, buy CDs, or a Minidisc player (see my review of the Aiwa F-70)or just keep the MP3s on your hard drive. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 165.00 Summary: Wish it was worth it Pros: Small Cons: A waste of time and money [price::money] Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 90.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio PMP300 is a great little device. It hold 32mb of flash memory. That is about 8 songs. I personally love my rio. I think it is the cheapest (price) portable [usability::portable] mp3 player out there today. I do wish that it had more memory though. The fact that it does not skip is great [general::the * is good] too. I love being able to just throw it in my pocket and enjoy the tunes. It runs on one AA battery and it lasts about 10-12 hrs. You transfer songs to the rio via the serial port, which can be slow, but oh well. It only takes about 30 seconds to put a song onto it so thats not too bad. The diamond rio PMP300 is a good, cheap, portable [usability::portable] MP3 player that almost anyone can afford and I recommend it to all who want to listen while on the run. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 70 after rebates Summary: Diamond Rio Rules Pros: Long battery life [other_attributes::long battery life] , small size [small_size::small size] , doesn't skip. Cons: Only 32mb flashram Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 91.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.00
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I got this soon after it came out. For a week or so I was thrilled. I could load music into this tiny little thing and take it with me. But the problem was it only holds a few songs. And unless you are only on a short trip, you get sick of those songs quickly. This would be ok, except that I found loading songs onto it to be time consuming and annoying. First I had to delete the songs on it. Then select songs to load into it and wait while they loaded. I'm not sure why this was so annoying, but it always seemed to take forever, and I had to do it every day. It only held 30 minutes of good quality music [other_attributes::quality music] and I had a 1.5 hour commute, so I wouldn't want the same songs 2 days in a row. The sound quality is ok, but not great. The unit itself is quite cute, but I found I had to look at the buttons to operate it. The batteries never lasted terribly long, but if you have a battery recharger that's not a problem. It is quite expensive [price::expensive] considering the limited capacity it has. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: If you have a short music attention span, forget it. Pros: small, light, easy to take with you Cons: doesn't hold much music [music_quality::music] , annoying to load [other_attributes::load] music into Bottom Line [other_attributes::lines] : Great if you only want to have a little music with you, but if you want more than 30 min of music, get something else.

REWIEW :: 92.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I get this question a lot. I kind of like being asked about my MP3 player, it's fun to see people confused at how the sound is coming out if their is no tape and no cd. I just tell them, "Wake up!" this is the 21st century the age of technology! Diamond RIO sets the standard for the Portable music players. The PMP300 is a great competitor of the Mini-Disc players. I had a little trouble installing the software on my computer, but don't we all? After about 15 minutes I had downloaded a couple songs, but first noticed that the player had some cool songs [songs::songs] pre-loaded! How nice of them to think of us! I use it often and because it is impossible to skip (unless run over by a tank or dropped from Sears tower) and it is so small! Very convenient, my pocket loves it. All in all, a highly recommended product [general::product] and before you go out and buy that mini-disk player you better take a second look at the Diamond Rio-PMP300. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 100$ Summary: Where does the mini-disk go? Pros: Portable [usability::portable] , light weight [light_weight::light weight] , CD music quality [music_quality::music quality] , easy to use [usability::easy to use] Cons: Poor software [software::software] Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 93.txt

OVERALL SCORE=.16
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I love all the features on this player, it's one of the best MP3 players I've tried, but it just didn't cut it for my needs. I received the PMP 300 as a gift for Christmas per my request, however as soon as I plugged in the parallel port adapter, there was a conflict in between my printer/scanner/fax/copier machine and the Rio. This meant that I'd either have to un-plug the printer, or Rio every time I wished to transfer songs. That was completely unacceptable [other_attributes::is very annoying] considering my tower is enclosed in a wood cabinet, very troublesome to get at. I send numerous mails to Diamond asking them if they'd heard of the problem with [reliability::problem with] my printer before. Their tech support is very bad [customer_support::the * is very bad] , to say the least. If I even did receive a response, it would be about 2 weeks later. There is a problem with [reliability::problem with] the Rio [rio::rio] resetting. If you hit it on any surface, including even carpetting in my experience, the Rio will shut down and reset itself. This is terrible when you accidentally start to get into the music and lightly tap the player (in your hand) on a surface.. very annoying. The 32 MB of memory is another story. The player can only fit 5-6 songs max at 128 encoding, despite the advertising saying that it can fit 12 songs. To fit that amount, you'd have to encode the songs at less than radio quality, which makes for some annoyances when listening. I absolutely love the Rio [rio::rio] software that allows you to drag and drop songs. It's very user-friendly [usability::user friendly] and just about anyone could use it. Overall, it is a fair product, but could use improvements, my advice is to go for its big brother, the Rio 500. Beware the power! Take out the batteries if you're not using it or you'll drain the battery to nil all night. Recommended: No [general::recommended: no] Amount Paid (US$): 100 Summary: Not Enough Memory! Pros: Nice Features [feature_set::features] Cons: bad memory, no good tech support [customer_support::lousy * tech support] , incompatibilities Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 94.txt

OVERALL SCORE=.16
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: I purchased a Diamond Rio PMP300 portable [usability::portable] Mp3 music player and I was astounded by the quality of music that it plays, later I realized that it is not very much worth it to pay 150 dollars for something that can only hold 10 songs, when for the same price you could buy over 8 CDs and get about 110 songs. You like my math skills, right? Anyway, I think you would be better off either sticking to CDs, listening to mp3s on your computer, or getting a CDR and burning your own CDs. As a matter of fact, if you even thought about buying a Diamond Rio PMP300 portable [usability::portable] Mp3 music player you deserve a smack in the face, and not only is it not a good piece [general::piece] of equipment, it is even hard to say. I mean really, try to say ::Diamond Rio PMP300 portable [usability::portable] Mp3 music player:: 5 times fast, I bet you can't. I guess what I am trying to say is, dont buy this [general::dont buy this] piece of garbage [general::piece of garbage] unless you only like about 10 songs AT THE MOST. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Summary: Diamond Rio - A Shame To Modern Technology [technology::technology] Pros: Good Sound Quality [sound_quality::sound quality] Cons: VERY little memory Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 95.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.91
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: The Diamond Rio PMP300 is an ok MP3 player. It only has 32MB which is simply not enough to satisfy me and want most users want. Although, Diamond's Rio PMP300 is the first portable [usability::portable] MP3 music player for under $200 that stores up to 60 minutes of digital-quality sound, but it is really not enough. With a list price of $200, the Rio does seem overpriced [price::overpriced] for the amount of storage it actually has. It's smaller than an audio cassette and never skips. It is powered by a single AA battery and provides up to 12 hours of continuous music playback. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 170 Summary: Ok MP3 Player Pros: cheap [cheap::cheap] Cons: not much space [space::space] Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 96.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: This is the Rio pmp300. This mp3 player was the one that started the portable [usability::portable] mp3 revolution even though it wasn't the first. The Rio is made by dimond multimedia and its a portable [usability::portable] mp3 player with 32mb of flash memory. I got this mp3 player for 55.00 bucks off of ebay and personally if you want one I would try there first. This thing is great [general::the * is good] it stores mp3 files for portable [usability::portable] use and it has no moving parts so it doesnt skip will jogging or working out.I really love because its a cheap but efficient way for music on the go. The only downfall is that it really doesnt pack a lot of memory for high quality (CD like) music, but that can be remidied by purchasing a smartmedia card availible at the diamond website (diamondmm.com). Diamond has better players out for a higher cost but if you are a newbie to portable [usability::portable] mp3 players or don't have a lot of money to spend (like me but im only fourteen)i would definetly reccomend this to anyone. Go ahead and get it. AS a matter of fact im listening to it right now. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 55.00 Summary: Portable [usability::portable] Music at its best Pros: Small,Lightweight [lightweight::lightweight] ,no skipping,with the right earphones its a great player. Cons: Really not enough memory but you can buy a cheap 16mb upgrade at diamonds website. Bottom Line: If your a newbie or dont have a lot of money to spend by all means get this mp3 player. The right headphones can really maximize your listening experience.

REWIEW :: 97.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.97
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Gone are the days of tapes, you can't get the awesome audio [other_attributes::audio] you want out of them and they are also annoying when you want to listen to one song and not the next. Gone are the days of cd's also they are great for you can burn the songs you want on them, so you get the songs you want. But have you ever tryed to run with a cd player? Well if not let me tell ya its not good they skip and skip and skip. But, the Rio Diamond is great [other_attributes::the * is good] it has no moving parts, so it don't skip even if it drop it, or hit it. It also allows you to put the song [songs::songs] you want on them, which is awesome. But if you don't have a pc then you might be left out. I take my Rio with me when I run and when I drive my car I plug it into the system. I use it at work and also at home. I use it everyday and move songs all the time. This is going to be the wave of the future. I highly recommend this [general::highly recommend this] to any mp3 lover, who want their music on the go. I also recommend the 32meg chip you can buy for it so you can store lots of extra data on it. This was given to me as a gift and is one of the best gifts I have got in a while. Only possible draw back may be the price, they do cost a few bucks. And some kids may not be able to afford them or their parents can't afford them but they are worth every penny [general::worth every penny] . Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 150 Summary: Best Gift Ever Pros: Your music [music_quality::music] on the go! Cons: bit pricey for most people Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 98.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.99
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: Well first off i bought this product, after thinking why should i buy many cd's just to listen to my favorite music [music_quality::music] . If i buy a mp3 portable [usability::portable] than i can get any songs i want off the net. I love this product [general::product] so much!!! I can put so many songs on it, i can pick any song i like and transfer it to my mp3 player. The things i like about this product is that i can pick [other_attributes::pick] my favorites songs [songs::songs] and bring it anywhere to listen to it. The thing i hate about it is that there isn't enough memory to put a lot of songs on it. Everyone should buy this product becuz its the best. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): 5.00 Summary: Awesome [general::summary: good] Mp3 portable [usability::portable] Pros: Awesome sounds [sound_quality::sounds] Cons: not much memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null

REWIEW :: 99.txt

OVERALL SCORE=1.90
Product Name: Rio PMP300 (32 MB) MP3 Player (1121738) Content: While I did not purchase my MP3 player but received it as a present for Christmas, I still am very pleased with the Diamond Rio [diamond_rio::diamond rio] PMP300. The first thing I want to say about the player is that, when you buy it at Best Buy it comes with a $50 rebate. While this may have just been a Christmas special, it is still a good deal [price::great deal] especially for a college student. I cannot say too many good things about the product itself. Without any moving parts, the player is extremely resilient to breakage. I've dropped it several times and nothing has happened to it. My portable [usability::portable] CD player has broken on me several times and I just gave up on it. Secondly, you get to put YOUR selection of MP3's on it. If you feel like mixing Violent Femmes with U2 and Aaron Copland you can. While that is a good point for any MP3 player, the Rio program for downloading songs [other_attributes::download song] is extremely user friendly [usability::user friendly] . The size of the player makes it much more convenient than a portable [usability::portable] CD player. Finally, the SINGLE AA battery that it runs on makes it much more cost effective to listen to music on than a portable [usability::portable] CD player. The only downpoints are the limited amount of memory. The player comes with 32 MB but can be upgraded with Flash Memory Cards. The 32MB card costs about $100 at Best Buy. I use my player every day for when I walk to classes or when I want something to listen to while I study. Anyone who is looking for a way to transport the music they FEEL like listening to for a day without having to lug around a plethora of CDs should get one of these high class MP3 players. Recommended: Yes [general::recommended: yes] Amount Paid (US$): About $110 with rebate Summary: Diamond Rio PMP300 is a Good Buy [price::great buy] for College Kids Pros: Physical size [other_attributes::physical size] of case [other_attributes::case] , durability [reliability::durability] , variety of downloadable songs Cons: Limited Memory [memory::memory] Bottom Line: null