New Thin iRiver Clix

When the first version of the iRiver Clix appeared in Korea in 2005 it was called iRiver U10. In the United States iRiver started to market this small digital media player under the Clix name. The iRiver Clix actually is technically different, because it supports Microsoft’s MTP. Microsoft asked iRiver to make a U10 with MTP to support for instance the music download site URGE. Now iRiver adopts the iRiver Clix product name for a new thin (12.8/8.2mm) version of the U10 in Korea. Mistic River moderator Tai Ming Sow pointed out that the new Clix has iriverclix2 written on the back label. Additionally iRiver technicians refer to the new Clix as U20 clix, which is also reflected on the firmware filename. Tai Ming Sow also points out that the iRiver Clix2 is not MTP specific and can be switched between UMS(MSC) and MTP with in the firmware by formatting the player.

The new iRiver Clix features a 2.2 inch color AMOLED display with QVGA resolution. The new Clix features of course the D-Click interface.

Other features of the Clix include Macromedia Flash UI, MP3, WMA, OGG audio file support, WMV9, MP4 video support, FM radio, text viewer, jpeg photo viewer and SRS WOW HD.

Measurements of the iRiver Clix 2 are 80.3x46.8x12.8mm. The weight is 55g. Below you see the cool docking station for the iRiver Clix. The 4GB iRiver Clix sells in Korea for 199,000 Won (~$211).

Product Features:

* Ultra-compact 2 GB digital media player with support for music, video, photos, or downloadable games
* Vivid 2.2-inch color LCD display with 320 x 240 resolution; direct-click touchscreen control interface
* Supports MP3, WMA, ASF, Ogg, JPEG, MPEG-4, and Flash Lite 1.1 files; compatible with PlaysForSure services
* Stores roughly 32 hours of MP3 (at 128 kbps) and 64 hours of WMA (64 kbps) files; built-in FM tuner
* 10 EQ settings and SRS WOW sound; measures 2.7 x 1.8 x 0.6 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty

Technical Details:

* Color: White
* Memory : 2 GB
* Memory type: Flash
* Expandable: No
* Audio file type: MP3, WMA, ASF, Ogg
* ID3 tagging: Yes
* Video file type : MPEG-4
* Photo file type: JPEG
* PlaysForSure compatible: Yes
* Downloadable games: Yes, via Flash Lite 1.1
* Storage capacity: Up to 32 hours (at 128 kbps); up to 64 hours (at 64 kbps)
* Display: 2.2-inch color TFT LCD
* Display resolution: 320 x 240
* FM tuner: Yes
* FM frequency range: 87.5 to 108 MHz
* Signal-to-noise ratio (FM): 60 dB
* Voice recorder: Yes
* Frequency response : 20 Hz to 20 kHz
* Headphone output power: 15 mW x 2
* Signal-to-noise ratio (MP3): 90 dB
* EQ settings: 10 presets plus custom
* SRS WOW audio: Yes
* Interface: USB 2.0
* Supported operating systems: Windows XP with SP1
* Battery: Rechargeable lithium-polymer
* Battery life: Up to 25 hours per charge
* Item width: 2.7 inches
* Item height: 1.8 inches
* Item depth: 0.6 inches
* Item weight: 2.5 ounces
* Warranty: 1 year parts
* In the box: iRiver Clix media player, earphones, carrying case with screen cleaner, USB 2.0 cable, Easy Start installation CD, user's manual