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SONICblue Rio Nitrus

SONICblue Rio Nitrus
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alaScore 77

294 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 294 reviews of SONICblue Rio Nitrus. The average rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and sound. The portability and size are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the SONICblue Rio Nitrus is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for SONICblue Rio Nitrus

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 user reviews of SONICblue Rio Nitrus from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and price. The sound and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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71% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for SONICblue Rio Nitrus

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 178 user reviews of SONICblue Rio Nitrus from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the battery and portability are generally positive. The size and sound are also appreciated. Views are divided on the durability, and some have doubts about the reliability.

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41% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Don Labriola (pcmag.com)

Rio Nitrus

 

Like the RCA Lyra Micro Jukebox RD2760, the Cornice-based Rio Nitrus combines gigabyte-class storage with a flash memory form factor. The difference is that the Nitrus is smaller, lighter, and easier to operate than the Micro Jukebox, and it can play...

Nov, 2003
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Expert review by : Alexandra Krasne (pcworld.com)

Rio Nitrus

 

Sleek black audio player is among the smallest hard-drive models around.

The 1.5GB Nitrus is among the smallest hard-drive-based players around, but you'll pay a premium for its size.

Oct, 2003
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Expert review by : Alexandra Krasne (pcworld.com)

Rio Rio Nitrus MP3 Player (Sonic Blue-90260465)

 

Photograph: Rick Rizner

Oct, 2003
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Expert review by : M. Wiley (gear.ign.com)

Rio Nitrus Review

 

I had been looking forward to it since CES, when SONICblue owned Rio. I was afraid it would never be released when SONICblue bit the dust, but Digital...

The volume buttons are set on the left side of the Nitrus. I appreciate the separate buttons, but they are too small and feel unresponsive. The fact that they abut one another doesn't help, either. The volume control was the most annoying...

Sep, 2003
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

AWESOME

 

Ive had mine for quite a while now and it ROCKS! It is veeery small but it has i high resolution lcd screen so you can still read it easily. The battery life is pretty good and the software is awesome. Not to mention the equalizer and easy navigation...

Dec, 2004
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great little MP3 player

 

I've owned my Nitrus for over a year. I use it almost exclusively for listening to audiobooks. It is so small that it fits comfortably in any pants pocket or shirt pocket without feeling like a brick. It doesn't beat you up if you go jogging while...

Oct, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

16 month test drive

 

Inexpensive, file types, good form and size, good software, battery lasts long when newish.

can't replace the rechargeable battery, other people report that it is unreliable (not me)

Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

16 month test drive

 

I have had a Rio Nitrus for 16 months. I am happy with the software, the form and function. It holds enough music for me. I recently had to unload something to have room for GodSpell. That was the first time I had to unload a song. I have 371 songs ...

Inexpensive, file types, good form and size, good software, battery lasts long when newish

can't replace the rechargeable battery, other people report that it is unreliable (not me)

Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

I LOVED MY 1ST MP3 PLAYER

 

I LOVED IT, I WAS GOING TO GIVE IT TO MY WIFE WHEN I UPGRADED

IT COMPLETELY DIED AFTER 1 MONTH OF VERY LITTLE USE.

Dec, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Nitrus is GREAT

 

1.5 GB for just 99 bucks....wow... small, sleek, razor design. sound quality is good.

Kinda gets scratched easily and the software sucks

Dec, 2005
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