iRiver Clix (U10) hits the US

Farewell iRiver U10, hello iRiver Clix. It's the same device (well, this one's 2GB), but it looks like iRiver finally caught on to the fact that named products brand better and seem to sell faster than arcane alpha-numeric character combinations. Other than that this thing doesn't appear to be too different than its predecessors; CNET's got a review of it up (as well as one of Urge and Windows Media Player 11, here and here, respectively if you're interested).

[Thanks, Jenn]

[Todd @ May 15th 2006 5:47AM]

WOO-HOO! iRivers rule!

[TZK @ May 15th 2006 6:23AM]

Isnt that name a little counter-intuitive? Nothing clicks on this thing! :-P Arent the buttons hidden with the screen.

Hey, damn thing has 2GB, so OK ;)

[Nappi @ May 15th 2006 6:40AM]

I would buy this player right away if it had 4GB of storage. I guess I have to continue waiting...

[stayontheroofs @ May 15th 2006 6:41AM]

I naturally misread that as "iRiver Clit". How entertaining.

[bobbybilly @ May 15th 2006 10:10AM]

Um... actually it does click. Hence the name. The entire face clicks. Best Buy should have a demo unit; try it out.

[dan @ May 15th 2006 2:03PM]

Engadget, you could at least read the damn review before posting about it. The Clix is a mildly updated version of the U10, including a more attractive and better-responding GUI. It's the first device to work flawlessly with WMP11 and Urge, and has a bunch of other, smaller details that make it different. It's not just a rebrand, it's an upgrade.

[Dave @ May 15th 2006 2:34PM]

The Clix is bar none, the best non-ipod device ever made and frankly, it has a much more attractive interface over the ipod. Although it looks externally like the older U10, it has been redesigned from the ground up with a beautiful interface and works perfectly with MP11 and URGE. Don't knock it until you try it (with MP11 & URGE)...

[cannedsoda @ May 16th 2006 1:06AM]

price?

[Rob @ May 17th 2006 1:38PM]

To "cannedsoda" who asks:

Price?

I ordered mine from iriver.com for $199.99 plus s/h.

Try google next time.

[Gunvald @ May 18th 2006 1:21PM]

I have a 60GB 5G ipod, had a 20GB 3G before that, and an mp3/cd player before that (in the before times).

I've never been a fan of ipod replacement devices. They're always clunky and not quite as good, although often cheaper.
The U10/Clix is an exception. The interface is excellent and the screen is big and bright.

I was trying out the different player at circuit city, thinking about trying/buying a non-apple device. Though I looked at the Creative, Sony, Samsung, and Sandisk players, I kept going back to the iriver u10 that was on display. In fact, after playing with it for 20 minutes, then switching to the creative zen micro, I was actually repulsed by the smaller screen and non-intuitive menu system. I had to pick up the u10 again. I'm on the bandwagon, and will be getting one (with the alarm clock dock), as soon as the clix is commonly available.

I can't wait for the price of flash mem to go down; 2 gigs is still a bit small.

[mark @ May 18th 2006 3:22PM]

Actually the clix is only similar to the U10 in look, it has been built from the ground up as follows :
New faster processor
New faster graphics engine
All-new UI and improved interaction
Now supports Now Playing with Album Art, next song preview
Album Art, Ratings, Playcount, and Playlists sync directly with WMP11
Improved power management w/ sleep mode
Faster sync speeds
Faster playback of clear & subscription content
New "Smart Key" replaces display pivot button (Home, Play/Pause, Shuffle All, Display pivot, Start/Stop Recording)
Improved packaging for US market
Easy Start CD with WMP11 and MTV's Urge in-box (for US market)

[Ahil @ Jul 18th 2006 4:52AM]

simply put, iPod is a social dick sucker.. they suck,,,

whereas iRiver really pwn.. i have an iRiver H320 and its simply sex..

iRiver is one brand you can put your trust into.. gg