Rio Carbon 5 GB MP3 Player

price: $179.99

SKU: 90260554

Sales Rank: 13190

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Product Description

The Rio Carbon 5GB is the next generation compact player with power and performance. Rio Carbon 5GB is perfect for the music lover with a few hundred CDs or someone starting out their digital audio collection who wants room to grow. The ultra slim design goes anywhere, and its superb battery life of up to 20 hours continues long after mini-powered players have died.With it's built-in voice memo recorder you can quickly capture your thoughts and organize your ideas. And like all Rio players, the Rio Carbon uses simple menus and intuitive controls for easy one-handed operation. In the box with your Carbon is a USB cable for downloading music as well as battery charging from your computer. Also included is an AC power adapter and carrying case.

Product Specification

BatteriesIncluded:: 1
Binding:: Electronics
Brand:: Rio
EAN:: 0018258600538
Feature:: 5 GB storage capacity holds up to 2500 songs, 80 hours of MP3 , or 160 hours WMA
Plays MP3, WMA, and Audible audio formats
Rechargeable battery offers up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge
USB 2.0 for faster downloads; built-in microphone for voice recording
Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP and MAC OS X v10.2 or later
Label:: Rio
Manufacturer:: Rio
Model:: 90260554
NumberOfItems:: 1
ProductGroup:: CE
Publisher:: Rio
Studio:: Rio
Title:: Rio Carbon 5 GB MP3 Player
UPC:: 018258600538
MPN:: 90260554

Customer Reviews

I love it, and would buy another...

This MP3 Player has given me hell.But don't get me wrong... it's a love-hate relationship. It's incredibly attractive with a sleek and shiny back and an easy-to-maneuver front. It's lightweight and hold's in your palm nicely. The sound quality is great and I play it for long hours and it has lasted for a long time.That being said, I've had my Rio for 10 months, and I've dropped it a few times (no practical protective case, really). Problems I've encountered have been it shutting off and bearing...

10/29/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Great player and easy to use

I managed to get this player brand new for $69.99 during a clearance sale.It is great for long commutes and work.It works as advertised and I get about the stated battery life depending on current volume.The only thing they should have changed was the carrying case.You can't use the main buttons when the player is in the case....

8/20/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

0 stars - piece of *%$&

I've probably used this thing for 10 minutes in all the time I've had it and spent hours trying to get it working.Don't bother wasting your money.First, it didn't power up at all.then, it powered up but the pc no longer recognized it.I finally got it all working AND charged up the battery, upgraded the firmware, etc.Unplugged it to listen to it and what do you know?None of the buttons are reponding.It looks like it's cycling through the songs but can't hear anything.Now it doesn't get recognized...

8/14/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

My third Rio product - this was a super deal!

Apparently unlike many of the reviewers here at Amazon, I have been pleased with Rio products thus far - first one was one of those little 126k MP3 players, then moved up to a Cali 256k.I'm very accustomed to using Rio's Music Manager software as a result.Anyways...I've been wanting to get a player that would be compatible with Napster2Go, but until recently most of the subscription-based players have cost $200 or more...too pricey for me :) so when I saw the Rio Carbon selling for $99 here at Amazon...

6/26/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Fantastic while it lasted

Like one of the previous reviewers, my player conked out. It was a great little easy-to-use player but just upped and died on me. I've had it for only seven months....

6/18/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews