Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[iriver officially recognizes E200 PMP, does it proud in glorious press shots]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/iriver-officially-recognizes-e200-pmp-does-it-proud-in-glorious/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/iriver-officially-recognizes-e200-pmp-does-it-proud-in-glorious/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/06/iriver-officially-recognizes-e200-pmp-does-it-proud-in-glorious/#comments
It wasn't like iriver's E200 was really hiding from anyone, but it's still swell to see the parent company take some initiative and create a dedicated place on the web for its newest OLED-infused portable media player. Said device looks better than ever in the company's press shots, but we're still not convinced that it stands a chance in the oversaturated market without a delightfully low MSRP. Feel free to hit the read link if you're into eye candy, but don't mind those user interface shots if you're a fan of revolutionary coding.

[Via PMP Today]

Filed under: ,

iriver officially recognizes E200 PMP, does it proud in glorious press shots originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e100e200irivermp3 playerMp3Playeroledpmpportable audioportable media playerportable videoportableaudioPortableMediaPlayerportablevideoThu, 06 Aug 2009 09:04:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver E200 lands in the wild, might not have been worth the wait]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/05/iriver-e200-lands-in-the-wild-might-not-have-been-worth-the-wai/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/05/iriver-e200-lands-in-the-wild-might-not-have-been-worth-the-wai/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/05/iriver-e200-lands-in-the-wild-might-not-have-been-worth-the-wai/#comments
Sure, we know that whenever we hear the word "aluminum" we're supposed to go all weak in the knees, but iriver hasn't really astounded us with this materials-tweaked rehash of the E100. Still, the OLED screen on the upcoming E200 has been bumped to 2.8-inches, so that's kind of nice, and while the capacitive touch buttons aren't a big win over the original rocker, at least the chassis seems thinner now. Check out the read link for some purported press shots that manage to be quite a bit more flattering.

[Via PMP Today]

Filed under: ,

iriver E200 lands in the wild, might not have been worth the wait originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e100e200in the wildInTheWildiriveroledpmpportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideoSun, 05 Jul 2009 04:55:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver's 'pragmatic' E150 PMP is practically an E100 in new garbs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/25/irivers-pragmatic-e150-pmp-is-practically-an-e100-in-new-garb/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/25/irivers-pragmatic-e150-pmp-is-practically-an-e100-in-new-garb/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/25/irivers-pragmatic-e150-pmp-is-practically-an-e100-in-new-garb/#comments It's been a little under a year since we first -- and last -- heard rumors about and iriver E100 update, the E150. Now it appears to have reared its head and is out in Korea for the equivalent of $78 for the 4GB and $100 for the 8GB models. Officially dubbed the "all in one pragmatic player," its speaker grill is more aesthetically pleasing and the buttons are no longer separated from the body, but otherwise it's pretty much both seasons of the E100 in syndication, with 2.4-inch QVGA screen, XviD support, etc. It's actually 2mm thicker than its predecessor, if that sort of thing is a make or break deal for you. Still, the price is nothing to scoff and there's three colors to chose from: black, silver, and pink. No word on US release, but it's only a matter of time.

[Via DAP Review]

Filed under: ,

iriver's 'pragmatic' E150 PMP is practically an E100 in new garbs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e100e150iriveririver e100iriver e150IriverE100IriverE150pmpportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideoWed, 25 Mar 2009 04:11:00 EST<![CDATA[4.3-inch P7 highlights iriver's CES 2009 PMP lineup]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/4-3-inch-p7-highlights-irivers-ces-2009-pmp-lineup/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/4-3-inch-p7-highlights-irivers-ces-2009-pmp-lineup/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/4-3-inch-p7-highlights-irivers-ces-2009-pmp-lineup/#comments
It's a little tough to rip our eyes away from the bizarre WAVE-HOME, but the 4.3-inch P7 is a darn good diversion. Said unit is flying high atop iriver's line of portable media players in Vegas this year, packing a 4.3-inch WQVGA (480 x 272) touchscreen, 4/8/16GB of NAND Flash memory, a microSD expansion slot, SRS WOW HD audio enhancement, a battery good for around 50 hours of audio playback, FM radio, voice recorder, seven equalizer presets and a curiously vague "full movie codec support." Following this guy is the E50, E100 Season II and Mplayer Eyes, all of which we had already known of during the run-up to CES. At any rate, all of the official details are just past the break, though pricing and availability are still being sorted.

Gallery: 4.3-inch P7 highlights iriver's CES 2009 PMP lineup

iriver Mplayer Eyesiriver E100 Season IIiriver E50iriver P7

Continue reading 4.3-inch P7 highlights iriver's CES 2009 PMP lineup

Filed under: , ,

4.3-inch P7 highlights iriver's CES 2009 PMP lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES 2009Ces2009E100E100 season 2E100Season2E50iriverMplayerMplayer EyesMplayerEyesP7PMPportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideoThu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver's 8GB E100 PMP cleared out for $59]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/27/irivers-8gb-e100-pmp-cleared-out-for-59/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/27/irivers-8gb-e100-pmp-cleared-out-for-59/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/27/irivers-8gb-e100-pmp-cleared-out-for-59/#comments
The E100 was a little weak for the iriver name, but at $59 for 8GB of PMP deliciousness, it's hard to resist. Walmart is clearing out the black iteration for $40 off the original price, and while we'd hate to presume and be wrong, we're hoping this is just a sign that iriver's gonna go all out at CES '09. Bring the heat, baby.

[Via DAPReview]

Filed under: ,

iriver's 8GB E100 PMP cleared out for $59 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DAPdealE100iRiverPMPportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideosalewalmartSat, 27 Dec 2008 13:58:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver's E100 reaches Season 2 on the Who Cares channel]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/27/irivers-e100-reaches-season-2-on-the-who-cares-channel/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/27/irivers-e100-reaches-season-2-on-the-who-cares-channel/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/27/irivers-e100-reaches-season-2-on-the-who-cares-channel/#comments
Really? Was it just the choice of color holding you back from purchasing iriver's respectable, monument to plastic? If so, you're in luck, the E100 just reached "Season 2" which includes a re-run of all the same specs (up to 8GB storage, 2.4-inch display, audio/video playback) dipped in a few new color combinations. Better, yes, but it's still just the E100. We'll wait and see if they blow-out CES again like they did in January 2008 -- that's something worth caring about.

[Via Akihabara News]

Filed under: ,

iriver's E100 reaches Season 2 on the Who Cares channel originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e100e100 season 2E100Season2iriverportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideoreigncomThu, 27 Nov 2008 05:33:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver's E100 to lose the speakers, add some aluminum, resurface as E150 and E200?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/24/irivers-e100-to-lose-the-speakers-add-some-aluminum-resurface/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/24/irivers-e100-to-lose-the-speakers-add-some-aluminum-resurface/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/24/irivers-e100-to-lose-the-speakers-add-some-aluminum-resurface/#comments
Apparently reviewers weren't the only ones not totally satisfied by iriver's new E100. Crave UK has gotten wind of an upcoming revision from iriver already in the works that will get rid of that built-in speaker and redo the casing in aluminum -- which would certainly be a nice switch from that weightless plastic of the E100. The lackluster screen is also getting swapped out for a "much brighter" version. No word of slimming the device down, but hopefully that's in the works as well. Word is we can expect the E150 and E200 sometime later in the summer, but obviously none of this is official just yet.

[Thanks, T.I.]

Filed under: ,

iriver's E100 to lose the speakers, add some aluminum, resurface as E150 and E200? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e100e150e200iriverportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideorumorThu, 24 Apr 2008 11:05:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver E100 is now for sale, still kind of chubby]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/iriver-e100-is-now-for-sale-still-kind-of-chubby/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/iriver-e100-is-now-for-sale-still-kind-of-chubby/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/iriver-e100-is-now-for-sale-still-kind-of-chubby/#comments
We weren't terribly impressed by the iriver E100's size or functionality, but at $110 for a 4GB player with this size of screen, it's certainly hard to complain. For $50 more you can get an 8GB player, and both sizes come in pink, black, blue and brown and white flavors. You can pick it up now at Amazon.com or J&R, and we're sure other online retailers will be quick to jump on board.

[Thanks, KC]

Filed under: ,

iriver E100 is now for sale, still kind of chubby originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>availablee100iriverportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideoMon, 14 Apr 2008 10:47:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver E100 hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/04/iriver-e100-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/04/iriver-e100-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/04/iriver-e100-hands-on/#comments
We just got a special surprise on our doorstep this afternoon in the form of an E100 from iriver. You've already seen the review, so we won't bore you with a full rehash, but suffice it to say that this thing is well built but feels suspiciously lightweight -- not to mention inexplicably thick. The software is all nice and responsive, though it takes a bit of getting used to the d-click interface, and while you're certainly not going to get much mileage out of the built-in speaker, it is a nice touch. The screen is great straight on, but suffers from some viewing angle woes. We really can't fault the player for much, but there's nothing too compelling here to make us leave any members of our current assortment of DAPs. Video is after the break.

Gallery: iriver E100 hands-on

Continue reading iriver E100 hands-on

Filed under: ,

iriver E100 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e100hands-oniriverportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideoFri, 04 Apr 2008 19:29:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver's E100 reviewed before it hits American soil]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/15/irivers-e100-reviewed-before-it-hits-american-soil/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/15/irivers-e100-reviewed-before-it-hits-american-soil/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/15/irivers-e100-reviewed-before-it-hits-american-soil/#comments
As any true iriver aficionado would realize, just because one of its device isn't yet available in the US doesn't mean that it's not being thoroughly enjoyed elsewhere. Case in point: the E100, which was recently loosed in Europe, has already been acquired, photographed and reviewed by the cats over at Pocketables, and unfortunately for those certain of this thing's awesomeness, it's not exactly the surefire winner you had hoped for. Put simply, the fantastic styling and native FLAC support weren't enough to overcome the lackluster speaker output, subpar audio quality (for iriver standards, anyway) and non-integration of material on the internal memory and microSD card. Still, it seems that those without ultra-high expectations would be more than pleased with what the E100 is packin', but we'd still recommend giving the full review a look before pulling the trigger and never looking back.

[Thanks, Jenn]

Filed under: ,

iriver's E100 reviewed before it hits American soil originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dape100iriverpicspicturespmpportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideoreviewreviewedsnapshotsSat, 15 Mar 2008 17:39:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver gets in touch with its inner pink]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/iriver-gets-in-touch-with-its-inner-pink/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/iriver-gets-in-touch-with-its-inner-pink/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/03/iriver-gets-in-touch-with-its-inner-pink/#comments
We're not exactly sure what the special event is -- Breast Cancer Awareness Month isn't until October -- but we suppose you can celebrate the joy of pink whenever the mood strikes. Iriver is busting out pink versions for a bunch of its players, including the clix, MPlayer, D5 and recently-launched E100. Apparently a set of pink colored pencils is also included as a free "gift" with the purchase of any of these units, which should come in handy for that Precious Moments diptych we were thinking of doing.

Filed under: ,

iriver gets in touch with its inner pink originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clixd5e100irivermplayerpinkportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideoMon, 03 Mar 2008 08:29:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver E100 hits Europe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/29/iriver-e100-hits-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/29/iriver-e100-hits-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/29/iriver-e100-hits-europe/#comments
iriver unveiled a whole bunch of hotness at this year's CES, so you'll have to pick your next player from them wisely... lest you end up buying the whole lot. That said, we're not sure the E100 would be our first choice, but it's certainly no slouch in the looks or specs departments, and it's hitting the market well before most of those fancier players. There's a 2.4-inch QVGA display, built-in stereo speakers and a microSD slot to supplement the included memory. Audio codec support includes FLAC, MP3, WMA, ASF and OGG, while you can manage MPEG-4, WMV9 and XVID for video. There's also a mic, FM radio and line-in for acquiring audio. The E100 is available now, with prices starting at €79.00 ($119 US) for a 2GB player, and ramping on up to €129.00 ($194 US) for the 8GB.

[Via Generation MP3]

Filed under: ,

iriver E100 hits Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dape100europeiriverportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideoFri, 29 Feb 2008 08:48:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver's E100 flash player revealed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/09/irivers-e100-flash-player-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/09/irivers-e100-flash-player-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/09/irivers-e100-flash-player-revealed/#comments
Announced a few days ago, iriver is now showing off the 2.4-inch E100 flash player with stereo speakers to the world. Its D-click navigation sits atop 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB of storage which is augmented by a microSD slot. We'll try to hunt these down for a hands-on later in the day.

Gallery: iriver's E100 flash player revealed

Filed under:

iriver's E100 flash player revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESces 2008Ces2008e100iriverportable audioportableaudioWed, 09 Jan 2008 10:48:00 EST<![CDATA[iriver's new E100 and LPlayer PMPs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/07/irivers-new-e100-and-lplayer-pmps/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/07/irivers-new-e100-and-lplayer-pmps/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/07/irivers-new-e100-and-lplayer-pmps/#commentsIf iriver's PMP lineup isn't quite extensive enough for you yet, the E100 and LPlayer might fill that void in your heart where a QVGA screen should be. Both players take a cue from the Clix+ and offer D*Click navigation, along with 320 x 240 screens, FM tuners and voice recorders. The E100 rocks a 2.4-inch LCD and built-in stereo speakers, with flash capacities at 4GB, 8GB and 16GB, and a slot for microSD expansion, while the LPlayer sports a 2-inch LCD and 1GB, 2GB and 4GB capacities. Sadly, we haven't tracked down pictures of these, and there's no word on price or availability for either.

Filed under: ,

iriver's new E100 and LPlayer PMPs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsCESces 2008Ces2008e100iriverlplayerportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideoMon, 07 Jan 2008 01:40:00 EST