![]() From a design point of view, the little cover over the USB port, should be attached to the body, because the way it's currently designed means it is getting lost. ![]() The Firmware is fully updateable and works with both PC and MAC. Naturally if you just want to move existing content, the player can be plugged direct into you computer and recognized as a drive. Via the Rio music manager you can record in either MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis and FLAC. ![]() The Forge plays both MP3 and WMA files, offering maximum flexibility. This application is a fairly standard ‘drag n' drop' MP3 recording package that allows all the usual tricks such as File organization and bitrate (64, 96, 128 and 192kbps in WMA mode) alteration to squeeze more music in. Music is transferred to the players via a USB cable and the Rio Music Manager software comes supplied in the box. This offers the usual start/stop stuff and a lap function, not a great selling point as the buttons are a little small to operate these functions easily if hands are cold. As a space filler, a stopwatch has also been shoe-horned in. Cunningly, you can also record as well, so if a favorite song comes on you can scoop it up into the Forge, and save it for later. Frequencies range from 88 to 108 MHz and you can store 8 preset stations in the Rio's memory, for quick access. The reception is generally good but can get a little cracky if you are road running through heavily built-up areas. If you are miles away from home and you decide you have had enough of your Bros album, you can activate the FM radio (256 & 512Mb models only). Average battery life is around 20 hours and the power source settings can be altered from NiMH to Alkaline to optimize power consumption. Each of the three players in the range has a fixed amount of embedded flash memory, ranging from 128 to 512Mb, and all three have an SD / MCC expansion slot in the rear behind the AAA power source allowing expansion up to 1Gb. ![]() The organic pod-like design is simple and lightweight and the control of the majority of functions is via 4-way paddle, with a select key, in the centre. The Forge range seems to be following in the footsteps of the Rio Cali and has been specifically designed with the sportsperson in mind and is offers much more than just a music player. (Pocket-lint) - Available in three different memory capacities, the new Rio Forge sports MP3 player will keep your brain entertained while your body grinds away exercising. ![]()
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