Sporting an ultra-thin and tapered design, and with 25 percent more memory than iPod® mini, this tiny MP3 player, about the size of a business card, will slide into any pocket virtually unnoticeable. The Rio Carbon is capable of holding up to 80 hours of MP3 (160 hours WMA) music**, and with up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge, music lovers need not worry about running out of juice. Supporting USB 2.0 and a host of file formats; users can download music efficiently and easily from most of their favorite online music sites. The Rio Carbon also includes voice recording and provides seamless integration and support of both the PC and Mac platforms.
Review by PCWorld.com
Rio’s 5GB Carbon is the sleekest MP3 player I’ve ever laid eyes on. Happily, the $199 device isn’t just about looks: A simple interface and amazing battery life mark it as the new chief rival for Apple’s $249 6GB IPod Mini.
Review by CNET
Digital Networks continues its assault on the MP3 player market with the release of the 5GB Rio Carbon MP3 player. Attempting to steal some of the Apple iPod Mini’s thunder, the stylish Carbon packs an additional gigabyte of storage into its polished, slender case. Factor in the price of $249 (identical to that of the Mini), a battery that lasts 20 hours, and some extras, and you have a legitimate alternative to the colorful Mini.
Review by Pocket-lint.co.uk
It seems Rio has listened to the criticism that reviewers and the public made with the Nitrus and this is the result. Gone are the complains, and rightly so. This is a player that offers 20 per cent more memory that the iPod Mini in a smaller shell all for the same price. File transfer is fast, while the introduction of a pink for the GizmoGirl’s and blue will certainly appease the fashion set that aren’t happy with the Carbon (get it) colouring. Any criticisms? Only that it hasn’t been available sooner.
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