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iriver X20 PMP reviewed
We've already had a pretty good look at iriver's X20 portable media player but, if your appetite has yet to be whet, you may want to head over to pocketables.net, which recently put the player through its paces for a fairly thorough review. On the whole, they seem to have been mightily impress with the device, calling it "unequivocally the best in its class" among high-capacity flash players, with its relatively large size being its biggest drawback. That proved to be fairly insignificant compared to its benefits however, including its removable battery, wide range of compatibility, big and bright screen and, most importantly, its price -- currently running $129, $149, and $219 for the 2, 4, and 8GB models, respectively, although it's still not officially available in North America. If iriver's other players are any indication, however, that situation should change sooner or later.
A first look at iriver's 4GB X20 PMP
Flagship models like the clix 2 and W10 might've stolen all of this little guy's spotlight at CES this year, but iriver's X20 -- which goes in for a more standard control scheme and traditional stylings -- isn't a mere poser. The glossy front isn't a total fingerprint magnet, according to CNET, and the 2.2-inch screen and microSD slots are welcome inclusions on a mini DAP like this. There's also a removable battery for making it through those longer trips, with MPEG-4 and WMV support for video playback, along with JPEG and the usual audio suspects. CNET was also impressed by the FM reception and sharp video playback, but didn't really dig the "too-tiny" mechanical scroll ring. The player includes 4GB of flash memory, and at 0.65-inches thick isn't the slimmest in its class, but it should do just fine. No word on price or availability, and from the looks of things, there might not be any US launch plans just yet.[Thanks, Xman W]
