iRiver's Lplayer is a light player, bizarrely resembling a miniature television set.
With only a sprinkling of buttons running along the sides, you could be fooled into thinking operation comes via the touch-sensitive 2-inch screen. However, iRiver has devised the D*Click system where the four edges of the screen are mechanised pads.
Sticky controls
It's straightforward to use, especially with the help of the onscreen prompts, but we found the mechanism overly sticky and really had to press hard at times to get a response. It's not too exasperating, but after using more user-friendly rivals, just a little annoying.
You can use Windows Media Player to manage your digital tunes for transferring or set it up as a mass storage device. iRiver does provide its own Plus3 media software that converts videos into compatible formats.
Even without any sign of equaliser options to boost the audio, the Lplayer still manages to sound lively, although it's quite sludgy, with an over-reliance on the bass for drive.
Video playback fairs much better and the QVGA-quality screen is sharp, despite lacking the cutting edge of the nano. The Lplayer's FM radio is a nice touch and is much better at holding a signal than some of the competition such as the Sansa Fuze.
Weak battery life
Our biggest disappointment with the iRiver Lplayer is its woefully weak battery life. Its 12 hours could be major reason for not choosing the player.
This is a real shame because its diddy physique, unique design and £100 price tag would have made it a viable option for those wanting to avoid Apple.
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koo
October 27th 2010
1. Iriver MP3 ( Lplayer )
The Lplayer invites you to the world of songs.
When you would like to listen to music the Lplayer helps you.
There are a lot of kinds of mp3 players in the world.
But the Lplayer is different from other mp3 players.
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Good quality
Small body
Easy to control
See videos
Radio
Recording voices
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Not enough battery
Not enough storage
The Lplayer has 2GB memory. You can put about 400 songs into the Lplayer.
It has color screen. After You put videos and films into the Lplayer You can watch them.
It also has radio. You can record voices.
You can use the Lplayer while you are charging it. You can choose how to charge it.
1.charging and connecting with computer
2.charging and listening to music
3.charging quickly
The Lplayer is black colour. It is a simply designed mp3.
It is small. You can put it into your pocket.
The price is about £ 35.
If you just listen to music, I recommend the Lplayer.
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