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IRIVER iFP-995

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the battery and performance are on the whole positive. The design and usability also get good views, but reviews about the memory and storage are mixed. There are some negative comments about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the IRIVER iFP-995 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the IRIVER iFP-995

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the IRIVER iFP-995 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other MP3 Players on Amazon.com.

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89% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Two things you should know!!!!

 

Two things you should know!!!!

I agree with most of what other reviewers have said regarding this item. The sound quality is excellent. It is small and light. The battery life is terrific. I barely ever need to charge it, and I use it very frequently. I really love this MP3 player....

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Solid Unit, Beautiful Design, Packed with Features - All in One

 

Solid Unit, Beautiful Design, Packed with Features - All in One

I've been purchasing iRiver Flash MP3 Players for the last 4 years. Each time, upgrading to the next level up and each time very satisfied with the unit. These are solid little Flash MP3 players. No moveable parts, so no skipping. I use it everyday...

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Superb little music machine

 

Small, great sound, very, very flexible features.

Interface is awkward, accessories need rework.

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Superb little music machine

 

While it's true, I do love electronic gadgets, my goal as of late has been to simplify, simplify, simplify. That meant consolidating gadgets, reducing duplication, and trying to own "things", as opposed to things owning me. Unfortunately, this little ...

Small, great sound, very, very flexible features.

Interface is awkward, accessories need rework.

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Great little mp3 player!

 

Great little mp3 player!

The sound quality on the mp3's is fantasic. Volume goes very, very high. FM sound quality is great too. The color screen is great. Will display photos in BMP format. It may support other formats too, but I can't find them in the book anywhere. Does not...

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A sleek device but not a memory storage one!!

 

A sleek device but not a memory storage one!!

I bought this player since I badly needed a good quality player which also has an FM. The player is very sleek and easy to use. The earphones also produce good quality sound. The FM reception is also good. Now coming to cons - 1. I was surprised when I...

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Sweet player

 

Sweet player

I am very happy with this purchase. Its been like 3 weeks and I haven't had to recharge it. The software does not work real well with Windows 98 SE. Easy to navigate the menu. The user's manual kind of sucks in that it doesn't really go over the...

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Slick, but a tad complex

 

Slick, but a tad complex

As a caveat, my review may be colored by my out-of-box experience with the iRiver iFP-995: the first one had a defect where it would only download one or two songs before an error occurred, forcing me to disconnect and reconnect the device. Despite...

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Slick, but a tad complex

 

Slick, but a tad complex

As a caveat, my review may be colored by my out-of-box experience with the iRiver iFP-995: the first one had a defect where it would only download one or two songs before an error occurred, forcing me to disconnect and reconnect the device. Despite...

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Product Specifications

The iFP-900 series overcomes the existing monochrome standard and displays all your music needs in 260, 000 colors through a 1.2 inch low-temperature poly-silicon graphic LCD. With the widest display (19 char. across, 8 lines) to date, sample a completely new experience with a fresh new interface filled with diverse icons and menus. Frustration with slow data transfers is as outdated as older, slower players. Experience a new generation of data transfer with the iFP-900 series USB 2.0 ultra-fast transfer platform. With the USB 2.0 protocol as a standard feature, you will no longer feel frustrated downloading music when pressed for time. With the iFP-900 series, there is no longer a need for a timepiece. There is no longer a need for an alarm clock. The iFP-900 series not only keeps current time with precision, it records from the FM tuner at the preset time even when powered off. You will no longer miss late radio broadcasts, but will also be able to conveniently connect the player to speakers and use it to wake up in the morning. The iFP-900 series contains a lithium-ion internal battery, eliminating all inconveniences pertaining to buying and changing batteries. This battery can produce 40 full hours of playback after a mere 3 hours and 30 minutes of charging from a completely discharged state. One full charge can leave you worry-free for 10 days, assuming 4 hours of daily use. Charging is possible through the USB cable in addition to its standard adapter for regular AC charging, included in the package. (The player can also be charged through a special adapter for use in automobiles) With 19 characters across and 8 lines of text, the iFP-900 series extra-wide display not only displays text through its Text Viewer, it also displays song lyrics while listening, and also displays simple electronic books as well. During times in transit, materials for self-study as well as short novels saved in the player can be viewed. In addition, the Image Viewer displays stored BMP files and can designate them as wallpaper, much like a PC. The iFP-900 series has adopted a magnesium die-cast body like the iFP-500 series, ensuring the ultimate in strength and durability in a majestic outer case. A perfect combination of extreme durability and the highest of qualities results in a player, truly in a class of its own. Standard functions in iriver players are almost too extensive for other manufacturers to imitate. MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG (supports up to 225Kbps) and other codec support is a given, along with options to customize many more functions to suit the large variety of users?? needs, much like a PC. In addition to being an MP3 player, iriver players also serve as FM receivers and recorders and removable hard disk drives.(upgradeable with UMS firmware) The iFP-900 Series supports not only Windows OS but MAC OS as well, through MAC compatible iriver Music Manager program. The iFP-900 series enables you to enjoy music even without a PC, by converting music from CD players or other audio devices directly into the player in MP3 format. In addition to this, the Direct Encoding function provides the user with options to choose the sampling rate and bit rate for added functionality. Also, the AutoSync function automatically distinguishes between the beginning and end of songs for storing them as separate files. For example, by connecting the iFP-900 with a CD player, the entire content of the CD album can be saved as separate tracks of MP3 files on the player. The SAD (Sound Activity Detector) function only records when sound is detected, saving recording space as well as precious battery time. This enables extended recording capabilities, which are useful in any number of activities. In addition to this, external microphone support enables higher quality recordings, the AGC(Auto Gain Control) function enables sounds farther away to be recorded with clarity, and recording level adjustments are also possible, providing conditions conducive to very high quality recording.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Audio System

Digital Player Functions:Line-in recording / Radio
Digital Player Type:Flash based
Functions (KB):Digital player / Digital recorder / Radio
Sound Effects:Dynamic Bass Enhancement (DBE) / Xtreme 3D
Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Subcategory (KB):MP3 players (flash, CD, HDD)
Type:Digital player / radio

Battery

Run Time (Up To):40hour(s)

Cassette System

Type: None

CD System

Type: None

Digital Player (Recorder)

Supported Digital Audio Standards:ASF / MP3 / Ogg Vorbis / WMA

Digital Storage

Capacity:512MB

Digital Storage Media

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:2in
Height:0.7in
Weight:2.2oz
Width:2.5in

Equalizer

Equalizer: Yes
Equalizer Band Qty:5 bands
Equalizer Type:Digital graphic

Flash Memory

Installed Size:512MB

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC
Manufacturer:iRiver
Model:995
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:iRiver iFP

MD System

Type: None

Radio

Preset Station Qty:20
Tuner Bands:FM
Tuner Type:Digital
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