RioVolt SP50 Portable CD/MP3 Player

RioVolt SP50 Portable CD/MP3 Player Review

RioVolt SP50 Portable CD/MP3 Player Feature

• Plays CD-R and CD-RW discs and standard audio CDs
• 120-second anti-skip protection (above average)
• Adjustable EQ, Repeat and Shuffle play modes and programmable playlists
• Supports ID3 tag title display
• 10 hour battery life using only two AA batteries

The RioVolt portable MP3-CD player grants free listening across standard audio CDs, as well as the MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files that you've recorded to CD-Rs and CD-RWs, letting you enjoy over 20 hours of digital audio from one CD (or around 250 songs). Plus, RioVolt's large backlit LCD supports both ID3 tags and CD Text, simplifying song identification from any compatible disc, while 120-second antishock circuitry guards your listening almost anywhere.

Amazingly, the RioVolt sports a playback time of up to 10 hours on two AA batteries (included), making it the first disc player we know of that can't play a single CD in its entirety.

The ID3 text display includes track number, song name, artist name, folder (album title), and overall playing time. The RioVolt also lets you navigate through directories and search for tracks one by one or in blocks of 10.

A sleek eight-function remote control lets you operate the RioVolt while it's tucked away in its carrying case or even in a backpack. The RioVolt comes bundled with RealNetworks music management software and Adaptec CD-burning software for use on your PC or Macintosh.

Audio features include adjustable equalization curves with five presets (normal, jazz, rock, classical, ultrabass), repeat and shuffle play modes, and programmable playlists.

The RioVolt comes with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.