iRiver iHP-120 Reviews

Responsive processor; ergonomic; removable battery; intuitive Windows Mobile operating system; impressive integration with Windows Media Player 10.0 and Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE); built-in kickstand; decent battery life.

Poor built-in speaker; pricey; no recording capability; no programmable preset buttons; no higher-capacity option; as with all PMCs, you can't create video playlists.

Although the PMC-120 is a much better device than its Linux-based brother, the PMP-120, it's not the best Portable Media Center device available.

Decent screen; built-in kickstand; includes a voice recorder, a line-in audio recorder, and an FM tuner; stylish carrying case; removable battery.

Doesn't record video; doesn't play DRM-protected WMA or WMV files; confusing controls and interface; below-average battery life; won't sync with desktop music managers.

With its maddening interface, its missing features, and a lack of video content sources, the PMP-120 needs to go back to the drawing board.

Analog and digital optical inputs/outputs; 20GB hard drive; line-in and voice recording; in-line remote with LCD; long battery life; FM tuner; high-resolution display; line out can be used as a second headphone jack.

Display text is small; slow scrolling; slight learning curve; limited Mac compatibility.

Feature-hungry music fans will find their appetites whetted by this supercharged, high-capacity portable music machine.