subject: Iriver Clix [print this page] Second generation Second generation
iriver previewed several new players at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show, including smaller versions of the clix (now known as the S10), a screenless one (now branded as the S7), and a new version of the iriver clix. In April 2007, the second generation of the player was released in 2GB and 4GB, and an 8GB player was released on 11 July 2007 (only in South Korea). This version is much thinner, and its screen is now in AMOLED (Active-matrix organic light-emitting diode), which enables unlimited viewing angles.
High-resolution AMOLED screen playing a movie.
The 2nd generation clix has been received well by most reviewers. CNET's editorial review, which gave the player an Editor's Choice award, praised its "unique and intuitive interface and stellar audio quality". PC Magazine stated that the player had "very good audio and photo quality, long battery life, and a host of extras.". However, commonly mentioned disadvantages included a lack of included video conversion software, although it is now available for download via iriver America.
The free, Java-based iriverter program can convert most video formats into playable files using the firmware's unofficial support of the XviD 1.1.0 codec.
Features
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The second generation clix has the following features:
Customizable interface themes: JPG backgrounds and TrueType font support
Customizable display orientation
Customizable playlist database
FM radio with programmable station presets
Flash Lite mini games
SRS Wow and custom Equalizer
MP3 and Ogg audio format support
Video playback: WMV, DivX & (unofficial) XviD AVI support
ASCII plain-text (.txt) file display
JPG image display
Automatic, progressive bookmarking as files are played or read
Recording with built-in microphone or FM receiver (in MP3 format)
MTP or direct access of its UMS filesystem through mini USB
Programmable button
Internal Li-Ion battery charged by USB
There is also a version of the firmware designed to work with Rhapsody, supporting its DRM-based subscription service.
iriver clix+
An update to the second generation clix was previewed at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, which was narrower and had a DMB receiver.
See also
Comparison of portable media players
References
^ CNET - iRiver Clix review
^ PC Magazine - iRiver Clix review
External links
iriver clix Official product page
Official user's manual (PDF)
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