Performance
Considering that the MPlayer doesn’t do anything else except play music, this is going to be one short review in terms of its performance. First off, it’s very comfy to use. I’ve always liked the design and feel of iRiver player earphones. Since it weighs just about 0.63 ounces it can easily dangle from your neck without causing you any sort of distress. Just expect to be stared at a lot. I casually passed it off as a "reliving my childhood" stunt.
Copying files is a cinch. Simply plug it in and Ctrl C / Ctrl V is the name of the game. File transfer is quick since it supports USB 2.0. You can create folders with your music sorted according to genre or choice. The MPlayer supports MP3, WMA, ASF file formats.
Unfortunately, when it comes to its one and only function, the player doesn’t deliver too well. The highs are way high and shrill, and the lows are just not adequate. It was disappointing not to have thumping bass in my ears, and the treble stealing the show. It could be a bit harsh on the ears if the volume isn’t controlled properly.
On the plus side the MPlayer can dish out a good 9 hours of playback time on a single charge – and that’s not bad for a player of this size.
The Bottomline
It’s an iRiver product, which tends to make one wonder why it lacks quality in sound output. Although it can be really loud it’s not easy to listen to for too long without your ears starting to ache from the treble. If only there was some way to adjust that flaw, this could have been a superb choice. A tag of Rs 3,499 for 1GB makes it overpriced, so I'll pass. A pity – it’s cute enough to make a great present.
This Cute looking MP3 Player is being imported and marketed by M/s. Polygenta Electronic Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai and is currently available in Mumbai (select outlets), Bangalore and Pune Planet M outlets. More information can be availed from hsoni@polygenta.in or bnagvekar@polygenta.com 
