CNET editors' review
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CNET editors' rating:
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Very good
Detailed editors' rating
- Reviewed on: 09/10/2004
While the iRock is compact (2.95 by 1.75 by 0.58 inches and 1.16 ounces), its design isn't particularly striking, though the slightly concave rear of the unit makes it easier to hold in your hand. The play/pause button doubles as the power control. On top of the unit you'll find the fast-forward/rewind slider (which you press down for Mode and Menu functions), the volume controls, and a small button for shuttling through EQ settings and FM presets. The dark blue casing and blue backlighting are rather dull, but the unit has a sturdy feel overall.
One of the things we like best about this unit is the flexibility it offers in moving music to the device. You can use the iRock Digital Download Manager, which comes on the included CD-ROM. The device also works with Windows Media Player and Musicmatch Jukebox. And if all of this is a bit too much effort for you, you can simply use Windows Explorer to transfer MP3 and unprotected WMA files since Windows recognizes the device as a removable drive.
As we noted earlier, the iRock 860 supports protected WMA files, so music purchased from such outlets as Musicmatch or Napster will play on the device. The company guarantees playback of such files only if you transfer them via Windows Media Player, but we were able to transfer and listen to protected WMA files using Musicmatch as well; Windows Explorer won't work for this purpose, however.
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