iRiver iHP-120 20 GB HDD MP3 Player

[Shniks]

Hey guys, Iriver has announced the launch of a new 20gb player. It has some really awesome features, including recording, line in/out, SPDIF, FM radio, LCD remote etc etc. As per the CNET editors, its almost a slim as the IPOD. A complete review by CNET is at

http://reviews.cnet.com/iRiver_iHP_120/4505-6490_7-30571493.html?tag=cnetfd.ldgif

What do you guys think?

[romanTotale]

I've been recommended this player for its support of drag and drop and its sound quality. Anyone care to compare the sound quality to the iPod or Zen?

[Ioman]

More pics

http://www.iriveramerica.com/images/prod/120/1.jpg

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http://www.iriveramerica.com/images/prod/120/ear.jpg

Plays over 600 hours of digital music*
Up to 16 hours of battery life
Supports MP3, WMA, ASF, WAV and OGG music files
Ultra-fast USB 2.0 transfers (up to 40 times faster than USB 1.0)
Integrated FM tuner
Backlit remote control with 4-line display
Built-in voice recorder
Intuitive music navigation
Real-time MP3 encoding (no PC required)
20GB of internal storage
Store or transfer files of any type
Extra-large, 8-line, backlit LCD
Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery
Optical input and output
Upgradeable to future formats and features

[Cloud]

Looks like iRiver has done it again. These guys are amazing with their products. Just like Apple, everything is polished but they always have more features.

[DJ P! (Sweden)]

Ordered 1 piece last week. Will get my hands on it this week. First shipping in Sweden!

[Skipper_cdc]

I got mine yesterday! Nice new features like external mic support, Ogg support. Not really shocking if you have owned the iHP-100. The new carying case is terrible to my opinion. It looks very cheap and the plastic will get dirty and scratched soon.

[Unregistered]

I ordered one just the other day. I've been looking for a good mp3 player, something better than an iPod for a while now. I was thinking of the Zen Xtra, but then broke down and ordered an iHP 120. Who can pass up the fine array of features, and the fine quality of iRiver? :D

Ah, but it's backordered, of course. I don't know when I'll get it.

Yeah, the case doesn't look that good. I'm hoping I'll be able to get a better one later. For now, I just want the unit.

[mbriody]

Anyone know a supplier in the UK?

[dbr1]

Regarding the Iriver 120, does anyone know if it is possible to record directly from the FM receiver to the MP3 recorder?

I mean doing it without any extra wires or other hardware.

Thanks.

Also, any feedback on this unit that owners have will be helpful!

DBR

:)

[PsychoQS]

i dont think it can record from radio yet
a future firmware upgrade might..
the ifp series can record from FM tho(im 90% sure)