Rio Carbon 5 GB MP3 Player | 
 enlarge | Brand: Rio
Category: CE
Buy New: $189.99
New (1) Used (4) Refurbished (2) from $50.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  203 reviews
Sales Rank: 21136
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 2.4 x 0.6 x 3
MPN: 90260554
Model: 90260554
UPC: 018258600576
EAN: 0018258600538
ASIN: B0002UB2P0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 5 GB storage capacity holds up to 2500 songs, 80 hours of MP3 , or 160 hours WMA | | • | Plays MP3, WMA, and Audible audio formats | | • | Rechargeable battery offers up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge | | • | USB 2.0 for faster downloads; built-in microphone for voice recording | | • | Compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP and MAC OS X v10.2 or later |
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Product Description
The Rio Carbon 5GB is the next generation compact player with power and performance. Rio Carbon 5GB is perfect for the music lover with a few hundred CDs or someone starting out their digital audio collection who wants room to grow. The ultra slim design goes anywhere, and its superb battery life of up to 20 hours continues long after mini-powered players have died.With it's built-in voice memo recorder you can quickly capture your thoughts and organize your ideas. And like all Rio players, the Rio Carbon uses simple menus and intuitive controls for easy one-handed operation. In the box with your Carbon is a USB cable for downloading music as well as battery charging from your computer. Also included is an AC power adapter and carrying case.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 198 more reviews...
 Great mp3 player! November 25, 2008
I got this mp3 player in Christmas of 05', so I have had it for 3 years. It works great. The quality of the player and the sound of the music is amazing. I have it in the 2.5 GB. Just a great overall mp3 player, and I recommend it to everyone. Just this past summer the battery started to last less than it usually did. So the battery lasted at full capacity for 2.5 years before it started to need more frequent charges. Very simple to upload music to it. Out of the 3 years I have had it, I have only had it freeze once, after I uploaded lots of songs. The headphones that come with the player are also very nice, and give great sound quality.
 DON"T BUY THIS>>>>>>>>>>>>! October 3, 2008
I bought a Rio Pearl with a 90 day warranty. It died about 85 days later. Neither the authorized Rio dealer (internet) nor the amazon merchant PCMONDE would honor the warranty. In fact the authorized repair/dealer said that the Pearl has not been made since 2003. If you buy this item, you will be a victim as I was. Rondie the sadRio Carbon 5 GB MP3 Player
Four Years and Still Going Strong! July 23, 2008
I bought my Rio Carbon when they first hit the market about 4 years go. My daughter has been through 3 Creative Zen units, and friends have had multiple Ipods and Sandisk players. My Rio keeps on going. Easy to navigate, easy to understand and use - very straightforward controls. I like the screen display too. The 5 gb of space is adequate for what I want (just music and books). I have 3 books and tons of music on here, and still have space left.
However, I did drop it today from the ledge of the elliptical machine, and the volume wheel is now no longer accessible. Luckily I had it set at the right volume and don't see the need to send it in for repairs. I'm on here though looking to see what current prices are so I can order another one!
 Rio Carbon MP3 5GB Player May 25, 2008
I have enjoyed this product for years, downloading books and listening to them while I relax, clean the house, work in the yard, etc. I bought my own earphones because earbuds never stay in my ears. The Rio device works beautifully. It downloads easily and the sound is clear. It bookmarks which is extremely helpful because once in a while I have leaned against something with the Rio in my pocket and suddenly I find my self at the beginning of the book again. No problem; the bookmark feature takes me back to my spot.
The battery cannot be replaced. The first one lasted about 4 years and is now fading, losing power even when not in use, so I recently bought the same model again.
Take your chances..... March 3, 2008
Well, the carbon is good in ease to use as well as pretty good battery life. Be warned though, the little volume wheel is very cheaply inserted in the player and if you drop it, or even press hard on it, it will cave in into the play itself, and then you can ajust volume or navigate the menus fast. When i had mine, it did this exact thing 2 times, and after spending 100 bucks to get it repaired, it breaks again, and i decided to buy an ipod and have never been happier. My advice, skip this and buy a 4 or 8 gig nano, or a Creative zen.
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