[Outlaws]

I want a last longing DAP with great sound quality, and can transfer files from PC to another.
I Know that karma sounds great as i read in this forum, but i read lots reviews says that the hard drive dies after 9 months aprox. , so wt u think about these reviews ?
and another question , can i transfer files without software, using ethernet or usb cable ?
thanks.

 

[swmtnbiker]

There are many, many threads on these subjects here at Head-Fi since they've been discussed many, many times. The Search function is your friend:

Rio Karma Threads at Head-Fi

 

[Seufari]

I bought a Karma despite the reviews and warnings. I bought a refurb and used it for about 7 months. WORKED GREAT!!! I sold it when my library out grew its capacity and have regretted it ever since. I am not contemplating purchasing a busted one to tinker with and maybe replace the harddrive. There truly is nothing quite like that little player... *cries*

 

[swmtnbiker]

The Karma is a crap shoot. I bought two refurbs from Amazon and both of them developed hard drive problems, lockups and incessant seek clicking, within a week. The HD and the click wheel are the Karma's Achilles heel. Some people have great luck with the Karma, but the player's problems are well documented and substantiated. Too bad, because functionally it's a great DAP.

Based on my experience (and that of many others), I'd suggest that the OP look elsewhere if one of his main requirements for a DAP is durability.

 

[Daryn Alexander]

The problems that come with it are manageable provided you know what to do. When my HD goes, I'll get the 30 gig replacement HD which will have better capacity and stability. Easily worth the cost, as the player is amazing.

 

[swmtnbiker]

The problems are managable provided you don't mind performing surgery on your DAP. My point was that there are other options out there that are much more reliable than the Karma, reliability being one of the OP's requirements. Another drawback is the fact that Rio as a company no longer exists.