iRiver X20
| Manufacturer | iRiver |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital Audio Player / Portable Media Player |
| Release date | March 2007 |
| Media | 2–8 GB flash memory |
| Display | 320 × 240 px (QVGA), 2.2 in (56 mm), color TFT LCD |
| Input | Mechanical scroll wheel |
| Connectivity | 3.5 mm headphone jack + line-in jack, Mini USB input |
| Predecessor | iRiver Clix 2 |
The iRiver X20 is a small, flash memory based portable media player (PMP) from iRiver. It was announced at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show.[1] Initially only 2 and 4 GB versions were announced but soon an 8 GB was also released.[2]
Features
[edit]The X20 is a small device in gloss black[3] with audio and video capability, and also has built-in stereo speakers on its back. Additionally, it has a microSD slot for expandable memory while also offering recording capabilities via microphone in or line in.[4] It has a mechanical scroll wheel that is used for navigating the device, which can only be used in a landscape format with the controls on the right hand side.[5] The X20 also includes a voice recorder and FM radio.[5]
Audio formats supported are MP3, WMA, WAV and OGG. Video formats are MPEG-4 and WMV, and there is also support for JPEG still images.[4]
Reception
[edit]According to TechDigest.tv, the iRiver X20 performs well as a music player but the screen is too small for video. It also criticised the interface navigation and gave the player 3 stars out of 5.[4] CNET praised the sleek design and display quality, but was not fond of the mechanical scroll wheel.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "A first look at iriver's 4GB X20 PMP".
- ^ "IRiver X20 video player ups to 8GB now". 16 February 2007.
- ^ "IRiver X20 (2GB) Review: - MP3 Players - MP3 & Portable Media Players - PC World Australia".
- ^ a b c "Review: IRiver X20 - flash video MP3 player". 18 May 2007.
- ^ a b c "IRiver X20 review: IRiver X20".