Bizrate User Review.
Do NOT buy this mp3 player!!!
, Aug. 21, 2007
QuickTake:
Pros: Small
Cons: MAJOR firmware, software, and hardware issues
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
ever wonder why there are so many refurbished for sale?
, Oct. 16, 2005
Comments:
my first clue should have been the fact that every 3 days ubid.com has over 3oo refurbished players for sale. unfortunatly i did not do my homework. all over the internet are stories of these things failing after a short time for no reason. best is the r
my first clue should have been the fact that every 3 days ubid.com has over 3oo refurbished players for sale. unfortunatly i did not do my homework. all over the internet are stories of these things failing after a short time for no reason. best is the r
QuickTake:
Pros: none to speak of
Cons: too many to list here
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 6 days
Bizrate User Review.
ever wonder why there are so many refurbished for sale?
, Oct. 16, 2005
Comments:
my first clue should have been the fact that every 3 days ubid.com has over 3oo refurbished players for sale. unfortunatly i did not do my homework. all over the internet are stories of these things failing after a short time for no reason. best is the r
my first clue should have been the fact that every 3 days ubid.com has over 3oo refurbished players for sale. unfortunatly i did not do my homework. all over the internet are stories of these things failing after a short time for no reason. best is the r
QuickTake:
Pros: none to speak of
Cons: too many to list here
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 6 days
Bizrate User Review.
Don't Waste Your Money
, Sep. 18, 2005
Comments:
I purchased a Rio Forge 256 on boxing day of this year. One day three weeks later i decide to put some new music on it. I plug it in and nothing happens the program wasnot recognizing the player. I e-mailed the people at Rio tech support who are suppos
I purchased a Rio Forge 256 on boxing day of this year. One day three weeks later i decide to put some new music on it. I plug it in and nothing happens the program wasnot recognizing the player. I e-mailed the people at Rio tech support who are suppos
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use menu
Cons: Horriblle tech support people
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 5 months
Bizrate User Review.
Don't Waste Your Money
, Sep. 18, 2005
Comments:
I purchased a Rio Forge 256 on boxing day of this year. One day three weeks later i decide to put some new music on it. I plug it in and nothing happens the program wasnot recognizing the player. I e-mailed the people at Rio tech support who are suppos
I purchased a Rio Forge 256 on boxing day of this year. One day three weeks later i decide to put some new music on it. I plug it in and nothing happens the program wasnot recognizing the player. I e-mailed the people at Rio tech support who are suppos
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use menu
Cons: Horriblle tech support people
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 5 months
Bizrate User Review.
Good stuff. SOLVED THE BATTERY/POWER PROBLEM
, Aug. 6, 2005
Comments:
This is a great little device, with one minor design flaw. Rio created a situation that cause some batterries not to make good or continuos contact on the positive terminal. I figured this out after successfully using some cheapy RayoVacs , but not havin
This is a great little device, with one minor design flaw. Rio created a situation that cause some batterries not to make good or continuos contact on the positive terminal. I figured this out after successfully using some cheapy RayoVacs , but not havin
QuickTake:
Pros: Everything...small, simple, expandable, great sound
Cons: none
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
After 2 tries with the Forge, I'll switch brands.
, Oct. 25, 2004
Comments:
I took my kid to local electronics store to look at MP3 players. I had researched the internet extensively, including this site, on what to buy/consider, so I could direct this 12 year old in his purchase. I had concerns over his level of activity, run
I took my kid to local electronics store to look at MP3 players. I had researched the internet extensively, including this site, on what to buy/consider, so I could direct this 12 year old in his purchase. I had concerns over his level of activity, run
QuickTake:
Pros: Software easy to use, install, pretty intuitive. Menus good.
Cons: Battery compartment difficult, loss of power a problem.
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 10 days
Bizrate User Review.
Some sort of design flaw?????
, Oct. 6, 2004
Comments:
When I first got this MP3 player I was very happy. The size and weight are perfect for the active person. The software for creating playlists and choosing your music was easy to use and very functional. Then I used it. The first player I had would sh
When I first got this MP3 player I was very happy. The size and weight are perfect for the active person. The software for creating playlists and choosing your music was easy to use and very functional. Then I used it. The first player I had would sh
QuickTake:
Pros: Great software, small, light weight
Cons: Some sort of battery problem....... Suddenly loses power
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 10 days
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of SONICblue Rio Forge
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 667 reviews of SONICblue Rio Forge from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 55/100. Comparing these reviews to 329319 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 667 reviews of SONICblue Rio Forge from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 55/100. Comparing these reviews to 329319 other MP3 Players reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Very Good.
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
Rio Forge Sport
Comments:
The Rio Forge series is our latest generation of flash based sport players. The Forge was designed for people that like to play hard and use music to play even harder. The new design...
The Rio Forge series is our latest generation of flash based sport players. The Forge was designed for people that like to play hard and use music to play even harder. The new design...
xtremecomputing.co.uk Professional Review.
Rio Forge Sport MP3 Player
Comments:
Rio pioneered portable digital audio in 1998 with the launch of the world's first portable MP3 player, the Rio 300. Since then, Rio has becomeone of the majorbrands in the digital audio player market with a host of award-winning products and dozens of har
Review Verdict: I really think this player is great, it's is exactly what it says in the package a Sport Mp3 player, the fact it comes in three different sizes and is upgradeable makes all the different's to me. You can feel that Rio have designed this player really well
Rio pioneered portable digital audio in 1998 with the launch of the world's first portable MP3 player, the Rio 300. Since then, Rio has becomeone of the majorbrands in the digital audio player market with a host of award-winning products and dozens of har
Review Verdict: I really think this player is great, it's is exactly what it says in the package a Sport Mp3 player, the fact it comes in three different sizes and is upgradeable makes all the different's to me. You can feel that Rio have designed this player really well
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Rio Forge 256Mb MP3 player
Comments:
- Available in three different memory capacities, the new Rio Forge sports MP3 player will keep your brain entertained while your body grinds away exercising. The Forge range seems to be following in the footsteps of the Rio Cali and has been specifically
Review Verdict: More than acceptable player from the Rio stable. The radio and stopwatch functions are good selling points as is the expandable memory. Good entry level device.
- Available in three different memory capacities, the new Rio Forge sports MP3 player will keep your brain entertained while your body grinds away exercising. The Forge range seems to be following in the footsteps of the Rio Cali and has been specifically
Review Verdict: More than acceptable player from the Rio stable. The radio and stopwatch functions are good selling points as is the expandable memory. Good entry level device.
QuickTake:
Pros: Expandable memory, design, features
Cons: Strap, Headphones, USB port
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Mobile review in Action & Adventure
Comments:
classic arcade space shooter for mobile
Review Verdict: This may only have 10 levels, but those levels are decidedly addictive
classic arcade space shooter for mobile
Review Verdict: This may only have 10 levels, but those levels are decidedly addictive
QuickTake:
Pros: graphics, gameplay
Cons: not much
biosmagazine.co.uk Professional Review.
Rio Forge Sport
Comments:
The Rio Forge Sport's combination of rugged design, skip-free operation and impressive battery life will be lapped up by fitness fanatics. But its relatively basic features, under-performing FM tuner and annoying USB port cover will ...
The Rio Forge Sport's combination of rugged design, skip-free operation and impressive battery life will be lapped up by fitness fanatics. But its relatively basic features, under-performing FM tuner and annoying USB port cover will ...
QuickTake:
Pros: Good battery life; robust design; SD/MMC slot; arm band
Cons: Basic features; tiny screen; lousy FM tuner; annoying USB cover
toptenreviews.com Professional Review.
Rio Forge Review
Comments:
The Rio Forge Sport is available in 128, 256 and 512MB sizes and was designed with athletes in mind. It comes with sport clip earphones, a sport case with armband, a protective rubber grip and has a stopwatch and lap timer
The Rio Forge Sport is available in 128, 256 and 512MB sizes and was designed with athletes in mind. It comes with sport clip earphones, a sport case with armband, a protective rubber grip and has a stopwatch and lap timer
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Rio Forge Sport
Comments:
Player Type: Flash MP3 Player, Radio: Yes, Recording, Voice: No, Recording, Line In: No, Audio Battery Life: 1200 m...
Review Verdict: The Rio Forge Sport is a small, light 256MB flash player with good sound, sport earpieces, so-so FM radio, good battery life, and a big display.
Player Type: Flash MP3 Player, Radio: Yes, Recording, Voice: No, Recording, Line In: No, Audio Battery Life: 1200 m...
Review Verdict: The Rio Forge Sport is a small, light 256MB flash player with good sound, sport earpieces, so-so FM radio, good battery life, and a big display.
QuickTake:
Pros: Good sound quality and very comfortable sport earpieces. Light weight. Easily readable display.
Cons: Weak FM fringe reception. Some distortion at highest volume settings. Overall output and bass could be stronger.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Rio Forge Sport (512MB, Blue) Reviews
Comments:
Review Verdict: Rio's Forge Sport makes a terrific and stylish workout companion.
Review Verdict: Rio's Forge Sport makes a terrific and stylish workout companion.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent battery life; sleek design; user-friendly interface; included software is handy and easy to use; memory expandable via SD/MMC; supports Audible content and protected WMAs.
Cons: USB port cover is easy to lose; design isn't completely comfortable for one-handed controlling; slow transfer time for USB 2.0; poor FM reception.
cnet.com Professional Review.
Rio Forge Sport (512MB, Blue) Reviews
Comments:
Review Verdict: Rio's Forge Sport makes a terrific and stylish workout companion.
Review Verdict: Rio's Forge Sport makes a terrific and stylish workout companion.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent battery life; sleek design; user-friendly interface; included software is handy and easy to use; memory expandable via SD/MMC; supports Audible content and protected WMAs.
Cons: USB port cover is easy to lose; design isn't completely comfortable for one-handed controlling; slow transfer time for USB 2.0; poor FM reception.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Rio Forge Sport 512Mb
Comments:
The Rio's stopwatch looks and grippy rubber case will appeal to joggers and cyclists. It's big for a 512MB player, but that means you're likely to notice if it flies off during a workout
The Rio's stopwatch looks and grippy rubber case will appeal to joggers and cyclists. It's big for a 512MB player, but that means you're likely to notice if it flies off during a workout
QuickTake:
Pros: Rubber grips; intuitive on-screen navigation system; clear display
Cons: Flakey FM radio recording function; too many buttons
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I purchased a Rio Forge 256mb sport player and it is the worst purchase I have ever made. It is the most unreliable device I have ever come across. It just goes into these fits where it will NOT turn on. No matter how new the batteries are, it just wi