So many iRiver Flash players! HELP!

[CamelBackCinema]

OMG, last time I looked at iRiver flash players, there were only 2 series, 100/700. And now there are 8 official series in the U.S..

Will you guys help me!? They all seem basically the same but different plastic cases

. I mean if that is the only difference between them, should I just go for the cheaper one?

I'll list what I need in order:

1. Radio compatibility + good reception,
2. ease of use
3. Durable (mainly for workout)
4. Size (smaller the better)

Oh and are there better flash players now? Screw the Nano btw, I am not touching such a controversial electronic!

 

[solvexyz]

iAudio 5 and iAudio G3 seems to be better in spec than iRiver.

I am planning on getting a player for my dad, and I am looking at iAudio 5 and G3 right now.

Although iRiver says their flash support ogg, it does not support up to Q10 I believe. The iAudio 5 and G3 both support ogg up to Q10.

 

[gshan]

Between iAudio and iRiver, look for the cheaper one and the preferred battery type. iAudio U2 is one of the smaller and lightest models, and uses rechargable battery. A lot of the iRiver models like 1xx/3xx/7xx/8xx are sort of 3-sided and not flat and gumstick shaped- good battery life though. ifp-7xx and ifp-8xx seem to be the same, just slightly different in terms of looks.