Rio releases two new MP3 players


Rio comes with two new MP3 players, the Rio Volt 250 is able to play MP3 CD's and also has a build in FM tuner. With the internal memory you are able to store 8 minutes of audio what should be a very good skip protection.

The other new MP3 CD player is the Rio Volt SP90 that is cheaper than Rio's first MP3 CD player the Rio Volt SP100. This player is cheaper as it does not come with a remote.

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Selling for $179 the first player, the Rio Volt SP250, will step into the top of the Rio Volt line. The SP250 includes an FM tuner as an option and comes with added internal memory to store 8 minutes of audio, increasing the anti-skip buffer for better shock protection. Compare this with the original Rio Volt SP100, which came with just 40 seconds worth.

The Rio Volt SP250 adds a rechargeable battery to the line that allow for over 15 hours of music with quick recharging capabilities and two sets of ear-gear; headphones and earbuds. Like the Rio Volt SP100, the SP250 comes with a remote.

The SP250 can also be upgraded by firmware, though in a way a little more time consuming than expected. Because there are no parallel USB ports on the unit, firmware upgrades must be accomplished by downloading the upgrade, burning it on a CD, then running that CD on the player.

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The $99 Rio Volt SP90 comes in as the starter player in the Volt line. $40 less that the Rio Volt SP100, the SP90 drops the remote and comes with 120 sec shock protection. Like the SP100, the SP90 runs on two AA batteries.

All three players read CD tracks in the MP3, WMA and standard CD formats.

The price of the SP90 has been set as $99 but you can buy it
here

for $90.

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Source: MP3newswire

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