RioVolt SP250 Portable MP3-CD Player with FM Tuner and 8 Minutes Anti-Skip

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Title : RioVolt SP250 Portable MP3-CD Player with FM Tuner and 8 Minutes Anti-Skip
Author : SONICblue
Release Date : 20011016
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $179.99
Amazon.com Price : $138.94 (23 %)
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Editorial Reviews :
Taking portable CD players to new extremes, the RioVolt SP250 lets you play both standard music CDs and CDs containing MP3 and Windows Media Audio (WMA) files--making it possible to store up to 350 songs on a single CD. Designed for the serious music enthusiast, the SP250 is one of the most advanced multifunction CD players on the market.
Building on the award-winning features of the original RioVolt SP100, the SP250 adds:

* 8-minute shock protection that stores multiple songs in memory and stops the disc from spinning, protecting music from skipping, regardless of conditions.
* An integrated FM tuner with custom programs that make it easy to find the right station.
* A highly customizable user interface based on the award-winning Rio 800 solid-state MP3 player that gives you absolute control over how you listen to your music.
* Rechargeable batteries that grant more than 15 hours of playback with quick recharging capabilities. An AC adapter is also included for nonstop music.
* 2 styles of headphones--folding headphones and earphones--for freedom of choice and comfort.
* A convenient inline remote control for using the player while it's tucked in a backpack or briefcase.
* The same high-resolution backlit LCD as that on the award-winning Rio 800 for a large, clear display.
* Support for firmware upgrades via downloading (wherein you'd burn the updates onto a CD to be read by the player, ensuring that the SP250 is always up-to-date).
* Adjustable EQ, repeat, and shuffle play modes, and programmable playlists.
* Simple PC and Macintosh audio-management software that lets you organize music and rip CDs.
* Support for ID3 tags and CD Text title display to recognize audio and data CDs that have built-in song titles and display them on the SP250's large LCD for better navigation.
* A newly designed carrying case with functional access to the unit's controls.

Buyer Reviews :
I've bought three different MP3 players from this company (including two of the SP250) and they have all been defective. They work for a couple months (just past warranty time) and then just 'stop working' - no fix available. Getting customer support at Sonic Blue/Rio is impossible. Buyer Beware - do your research.

(by an electronics fan)

Features/Technical Specs :
* Plays standard audio CDs as well as MP3- and WMA-encoded discs; integrated FM tuner
* Electronic shock protection up to 8 minutes; upgradable firmware for enhancements
* Supports ID3 tags and audio CD title display (CD Text) as well as M3U playlists
* Includes 2 sets of headphones (earbud and over-ear)
* 15-hour battery life using only 2 AA batteries; includes rechargeable batteries

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