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Sonicblue Rio Cali

Sonicblue Rio Cali
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alaScore 82

1168 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1168 reviews of Sonicblue Rio Cali. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the price and durability. The sound and portability are also mentioned favorably, but views about the storage and reliability are different.

usability, portability, sound, durability, price

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sonicblue Rio Cali is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sonicblue Rio Cali

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 76 user reviews of Sonicblue Rio Cali from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the performance and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed views about the headphones.

portability, usability, price, design, performance

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sonicblue Rio Cali

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 804 user reviews of Sonicblue Rio Cali from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the price and portability are overall positive. The durability and sound also get good comments, whereas views about the design and reliability are different.

usability, sound, durability, portability, price

69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Mathew Honan (pcworld.com)

Rio Cali

 

Included FM tuner, stopwatch, belt clip, and arm strap ; Secure Digital expansion slot ; Great user interface

Slightly bulky

May, 2004
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Expert review by : Don Labriola (pcmag.com)

Rio Cali

 

We hate to rub it in, but the Rio Cali is everything that the Nike-Philips psa[128max should have been. In addition to offering about 55 percent greater battery life, the Cali adds athlete-friendly features like an FM tuner, stopwatch functions, and...

Nov, 2003
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Performance

 

Rio Cali

Compact and lightweight; SD expansion slot; FM radio; stopwatch; robust software; playlist support; strong battery life.

Doesn't feel supersturdy.

Rio once again delivers one of the spiffier sports-style MP3 players.

Nov, 2003
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Expert review by : Sandesh M. (bytesector.com)

Rio Cali (256MB)

 

The Rio Cali is a great tool for any athlete, or anyone who wants a portable music player.

Mar, 2004
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Rio 128MB MP3 Player 90260469

 

The Rio Cali is a really good MP3 player for the money. the arm strap is good. for us who run a lot there is a "Stopwatch" that lets you track the minutes you are running, also it got a build in FM tuner. battery life is ok, it could be better....

Jan, 2005
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Rio Black/Green 256MB MP3 Player Cali

 

This thing rocks! I love it.. I like the fact I can upgrade the memory, but I am able to fit quite a bit at 64K WMA. Sounds good too.

Sep, 2004
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Player

 

Just out of the box and its great. Loud volume even in thier headphones. Preloaded with some great music too. Light and easy to use. Nothing more you could ask from a player.

Aug, 2004
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Rio Black/Green 256MB MP3 Player Cali

 

I love this simple to use easy to handle mp3 player. The price is right and it does what I need.

May, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

NOT DESIGNED FOR RUNNERS AND ACTIVE PEOPLE!!

 

AM/FM radio ; battery life ; good sound quality

Bad, bad, bad, bad armband ; cheap headphones

Sep, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great Player For The Price

 

Low Price, Great Sound, Long Battery Life, and Durable!

Cheap Armband Construction, Cheap Holster, Short Headphone Cord!

May, 2007
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