Iriver clix

Infobox Information appliance
name = iriver clix (2G)



manufacturer = iriver
type = Digital audio player / Micro-sized PMP
connectivity = USB 2.0 - MSC / MTP
lifespan = since 2007
media = 2GB/4GB/8GB flash memory
os = iriver clix UI
input = D*Click (4 embedded buttons on faceplate), power/hold/volume buttons
display = 2.2" backlit AMOLED screen QVGA (320x240) resolution 18-bit color depth (262,144 colors)The iriver clix is a micro-sized portable media player from iriver with a 2.2-inch (55mm), 18-bit (262,144 colors) QVGA (320 x 240) TFT LCD screen covering most of its faceplate. The player is navigated by four buttons embedded on its sides, and this innovation is called a "D*Click" system. There are also minimal-sized buttons on the sides for power, button lock, volume, and a "Smart Key" for custom purposes.

The clix supports audio formats of MP3, WMA (including protected WMA), and Ogg Vorbis; the MPEG-4 SP video format (other formats are converted with included software), the Unicode text format, and Flash Lite games and animation. The clix also includes a built-in FM tuner and recorder, a microphone and an alarm clock.

The iriver clix was first known as the iriver U10, and was available in Korea in capacities of 512MB and 1GB. In May 2006, it was renamed as the clix and released in the US in May 2006 in 1GB and 2GB capacities, and a 4GB was released in November 2006.

Second generation

iriver previewed several new players at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show, including smaller versions of the clix (now known as the S10), a screenless one (now branded as the S7), and a new version of the iriver clix. In April 2007, the second generation of the player was released in 2GB and 4GB, and an 8GB player was released on 11 July 2007 (only in South Korea). This version is much thinner, and its screen is now in AMOLED (Active-matrix organic light-emitting diode), which enables unlimited viewing angles.

The 2nd generation clix has been received well by most reviewers. CNET's editorial review, which gave the player an Editor's Choice award, praised its "unique and intuitive interface and stellar audio quality" [http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/iriver-clix-4gb-second/4505-6490_7-32327766.html CNET - iRiver Clix review] ] . PC Magazine stated that the player had "very good audio and photo quality, long battery life, and a host of extras." [http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1961584,00.asp PC Magazine - iRiver Clix review] ] . However, commonly mentioned disadvantages included a lack of included video conversion software, although it is now available for download via iriver America. [http://iriverinc.com/support/ultra/clix2.aspx]

The free, Java-based [http://iriverter.sourceforge.net/download.shtml iriverter] program can convert most video formats into playable files using the firmware's unofficial support of the XviD 1.1.0 codec.

Features

The second generation clix has the following features:
* Customizable interface themes: JPG backgrounds and TrueType font support
* Customizable display orientation
* Customizable playlist database
* FM radio with programmable station presets
* Flash Lite mini games
* SRS Wow and custom Equalizer
* MP3 and Ogg audio format support
* Video playback: WMV, DivX & (unofficial) XviD AVI support
* ASCII plain-text (.txt) file display
* JPG image display
* Automatic, progressive bookmarking as files are played or read
* Recording with built-in microphone or FM receiver (in MP3 format)
* MTP or direct access of its UMS filesystem through mini USB
* Programmable button
* Internal Li-Ion battery charged by USB

There is also a version of the firmware designed to work with Rhapsody, supporting its DRM-based subscription service.

iriver clix+

An update to the second generation clix was previewed at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, which was narrower and had a DMB receiver.

See also

*Comparison of portable media players

References

External links

* [http://www.iriveramerica.com/prod/ultra/index.aspx iriver clix Official product page]
* [http://www.clixhere.net/downloads/English.pdf|English Official user's manual] (PDF)