RioVolt SP350 Ultra-Thin CD-MP3 Player with Car Kit

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Product Details

Product Manual [459kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006HYMK
• Item model number: 90260388
• Average Customer Review: 1.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

At less than an inch thick, the SP350 CD player is a sleek, eye-catching portable that plays both standard music CDs and discs stacked to the gills with MP3 and Windows Media Audio (WMA) files. Assembling collections on a CD burner gives you the option of storing an incredible 24 hours of WMA music on a single CD-R or CD-RW. You also get text display for ID3 title information, showing track and artist information while music plays on its large, four-line, lighted LCD.

Enjoy 30 minutes of electronic shock protection using SteadyPlay technology--that's longer than the average workout. And you'll get 20 hours of playback time. An FM tuner, programmable playlists, adjustable equalization, bass boost, folder navigation, repeat play, and shuffle play broaden listening options. The package includes a RioVolt SP350, high-quality headphones, a complete car kit, two rechargeable NiMH batteries, a software CD-ROM, and a Getting Started guide.

Product Description

RIO VOLT SP350 CD MP3-PLAYER W/ 30+MIN BUFFER

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed., December 27, 2002

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vsekh (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RioVolt SP350 Ultra-Thin CD-MP3 Player with Car Kit (Electronics)

I already have an SP250 and an Iriver Slimx iMP-350. I bought this SP350 because of the 32 minute shock buffer. The player I got was skipping songs constantly. Called the online store to get a replacement. The replacement seems to work, but it skips songs still unlike the other two MP3-CD players(which never skip). First of all, I am disappointed in the review that [Amazon.com] gave because it says that you can use AA batteries. There is no external battery case to use AA batteries like the iMP-350(Sonicblue might sell it as an accessory later). This player does not always recognize my MP3-CDs like the SP250 and iMP-350. The only good thing is the sound quality is the best out of all 3 MP3-CD players. The rechargeable batteries that did come with the player take 6 hours to recharge. I currently have my own NIMH batteries and a 1 hour charger that I cannot use with this player. Sound quality is the only good thing about this player. Way overpriced and not worth the [$] retail price.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Two thumbs down for SonicBlue, April 27, 2003

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Paul Fabre (Miami, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RioVolt SP350 Ultra-Thin CD-MP3 Player with Car Kit (Electronics)

I agree with the folks who have problems with this RioVolt SP-350 player. It skips the music tracks of either ORIGINAL CD-AUDIO music or MP3s stored in CD-R or CD-RW media that worked FINE with the previous model, the SP-250 Player (i wonder why SonicBlue discontinued it!!)

I've followed all the directions of Sonic Blue and still nothing. I believe it's a firmware problem. I mailed SonicBlue a week ago and i just got a reply from them. They say "we are sorry, we have no firmware upgrades, please return the defective unit to the store where you purchased it from to get a new one as a replacement and if they don't want to do it, please call us after may 1, 2003 and we'll do ir for you." but reading someone else's post, getting a replacement won't help much because i believe that it's this model that is all messed up.. now.. will SonicBlue send me a refund for this defective unit? who knows!!

What a disappointment, i expected much more from this brand.. two thumbs down for this model.. SonicBlue guys, do something QUICKLY or you'll lose customers!

Best Regards,

Paul D. Fabre

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, February 25, 2003

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Eric C. Welch (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RioVolt SP350 Ultra-Thin CD-MP3 Player with Car Kit (Electronics)

I have a 90, 100 and have tried the 250 and the 350 leaves a great deal to be desired. It does not handle files well, can read only a limited number of files, does not have resume and is difficult to navigate. The older models have superior firmware. Perhaps SonicBlue will fix these problems with new firmware. It should have been done before release to the public.