Rio S35S MP3 Player

Rio S35S

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Nov 16, 2003 | 3 out of 3 found this Rio S35S review helpful

Pros: Small, Light Weight, Excellent Sound Quality on Digital Music, Stylish Design

Cons: Radio and Battery Life

Friends,I purchased the RIO from Costco; largely due to the reviews on this site, which I use often before making any decisions on electronics purchases. Thanks for everyone's time and attention to detail. I paid $99.00 plus tax.Now for my revie...w.I think that this is a great MP3 player for the money and what I use it for.I've looked at all the others that are highly rated - a lot more functionality but also a lot bigger price. I purchased this for one reason.... To use as I do weight training or cardio in the gym. Though the strap and case are a bit clumsy, that really does not bother me much. I am not one for lots of addons. I simply place the RIO in my pocket or any place that is convenient on the bike or treadmill. It works out well. The sound quality is money!I do not even use the radio as it simply is poor and I do not need it anway.The batteries can be expensive but I am planning on buying rechargeable AAAs -- usually about $9.99 for two and a charger to solve that problem. Frankly, from an environmental perspective, cost, and convenience perspective - rechargeable is really the way to go on everything.So, I have has this for three weeks and love it. However, I have not tried the tech support....again, after reading the comments on this site..I feel I am at it alone on tech support.Have a nice holiday to all.Thanks Read more Less

Rio S30S

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 24, 2003 | 2 out of 2 found this Rio S35S review helpful

Pros: Great Sound, Easy Software, Competent Support

Cons: Broke two of them, they replaced them

I think it is the best one to have. It's tiny and plays for 20 hours on one AAA. I put a 256 in it and it goes almost seven hours.I am afraid to drop this third one, I don't know how many returns they will give me. It comes with a full year w...arranty. It's a good thing! Read more Less

Toxic (Optimus Prime)

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jul 7, 2003 | 2 out of 3 found this Rio S35S review helpful

This MP3 Player is good overall, except for the support which is an atrocious atrocity--in fact, Taco Bell has far better customer service, and much better food. If it is functional, the electrical signals sent to your brain make you like it; if it b...reaks, you may as well use it as a pricey doorstop. If all else fails, its unusual oblong shape is quite aerodynamic. Caveat Emptor. Read more Less

No Customer Support

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Aug 12, 2003 | 1 out of 1 found this Rio S35S review helpful

It seems that Rio puts out some nice little gadgets, but forget it when you need their help. Email, phone, it doesn't matter. I challenge you to get them to respond. If something goes wrong or breaks, you're stuck.

A must for the true music enthusiast on the GO!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jul 1, 2003 | 2 out of 4 found this Rio S35S review helpful

a kick ass investment. Small, lightweight, never in the way.
Great for weight training, cardio training or just sittin' round people watchin! *** ATTENTION MANUFACTURES: I AM AVAILABLE FOR TELEVISION PROMOTION SHOTS!!!!

great

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Dec 20, 2005

Pros: backlight, small size

Cons: battery life

I got my rio as a christmas present about 4 years ago and i still enjoy it and its still in good condition. I mainly use this mp3 player for when i am at the gym. there is enough storage to add my favorite workout songs and its light weight and durab...le. It great for someone looking to find a small, affordable mp3 that they can use while working out indoors or outdoors. also if you are just looking for a MP3 players that can store your favorite songs while out and about. Good buy Read more Less

rio

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Mar 16, 2004

Pros: the sound is really good

Cons: batteries

The Rio is a great mp3 player, i use it all the time and the sound quality is great. it is easy to use, i have not had any trouble putting songs onto the player. the only problem that i have faced is the batteries. i am always having to change the... batteries, they do not last long in this player. this would be the perfect mp3 player if it were not for the batteries always running out. Read more Less

Nice product

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 20, 2003

I love this thing! A bit expensive and I'm not a big fan of the company but this item is a very worthwhile buy.

Possibly oneof the Best MP3 Players!!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Aug 29, 2003

Is very compact has 128 mb which is expandable. Easy to navigate and easy to upload songs. Very sporty I use it a lot since I like to work out so it doesn't really get in the way and it's so light you don't really feel it at all.