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iRiver H120 Review


This is a great review of a very feature rich player. Don't dump your iPod yet as it has its shortcomings though.
Many moons ago, the iRiver H120 was dubbed one of the first "iPod killers," thanks to its petite form factor and a bevy of extra features. Today, its replacement, the 40GB H340 ($440), is consistently one of the first high-capacity MP3 players to be mentioned in the same breath as the iPod. Thanks to a major interface overhaul that includes a photo-friendly color screen, the feature-rich H340 is a legitimate choice for those who require lots of storage, multiple-file-format compatibility, and extra features that the iPod lacks, such as recording and FM tuning. Still, the H340 has some weaknesses, including confusing navigation and slow photo loading that may discourage prospective buyers searching for another iPod killer.

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