Rio has shipped Rio600, the first of its third-generation handheld digital audio units.
Features:
Weighs 2.4 ounces
32 MB built-in flash memory, expandable to 372 MB
Over 10 hours of continuous playback on 1 AA alkaline battery
Plays MP3 (16 -320Kbps) and Microsoft Windows Media (WMA)
USB port connector for high-speed downloads (5 times faster than a parallel port connection)
Repeats one track, all tracks, or random
Customizable EQ
Select from on-board custom playlists
Includes earphones, USB cable, battery and software
June 27, 2000 - 9:00pm