Jasmine France, Senior Associate Editor May 16, 2006
It's a Windows Media trifecta, and never before has the Windows music environment looked so appealing. Today, Microsoft, MTV, and iRiver announced what we're calling the Windows Media ecosystem, which consists of a media jukebox application, a music service, and an MP3 player: Windows Media Player (WMP) 11, Urge, and the Clix. (Well, technically, WMP 11 was announced at CES, but since it's a critical piece to this puzzle, we're including it here.) Even with the media player and the music service still in beta, these products make a fabulous team, with the type of superb integration usually associated with Apple products. If you're looking for the Windows Media answer to iTunes and the iPod, this is it.
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Download for free from Download.com. | $159.99 to $170.00 |
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| Review date | May 14, 2006 | January 03, 2007 |
| The Bottom Line | Despite some glitches, MTV Urge is one of the best subscription music services we've seen to date. If taking your choice of millions of songs with you anywhere sounds appealing, make sure you check out this offering from MTV. | The iRiver Clix is a superbly designed MP3 player that's easy to use and packed with pretty much every feature in the book. If you're looking for a stylish Janus-compatible device and you don't need a boatload of storage, this is your player. |
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| PC interface(s) supported | Info unavailable | Hi-Speed USB |
| Flash memory installed | Info unavailable | 2 GB |
| Flash memory form factor | Info unavailable | Integrated |
| Digital player signal-to-noise ratio | Info unavailable | 90 dB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Info unavailable | x2.7 in x 0.6 in x 1.8 in |
| Weight | Info unavailable | 2.5 oz |
| Battery technology | Info unavailable | Lithium polymer |
| Mfr estimated battery life | Info unavailable | 25 hour(s) |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | Download for free from Download.com. | |
