Inovix IMP 1815

Advantages: None over a PC or Laptop
Disadvantages: Constant interuption when playing on demand programmes

...The IMP came with old software that needed updating online and involved calls to the service department who were helpful but very offhand bordering on rude. Once working (?) the system appears to work reasonably well listening to live broadcasts. However, if you intend to use this to listen to BBC on demand then think again. The system constantly buffers i.e. a buffer is a region of memory used to temporarily holds data while it is being moved from one place to another. The buffering usually ensures smooth playing of video games music etc online. When listening to BBC Listen Again the buffering is so band that I have experienced 10 seconds music followed by 15 seconds silence while the IMP buffers the next music bite. The constant interruptions make the IMP little more than useless. You need to register with Reciva and they... Read review

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Advantages: Holds more than 10 albums
Disadvantages: See below

...I recently went to use my personal CD player and to my disappointment it was broken. Anyhow I decided it was time to give up the ghost and buy myself something new. I grabbed the Argos catalogue and had a browse and spotted a cheap little 1 GB MP3 Player and as I have just added all my CD collection onto my hard drive a short while ago I thought this would be ideal. The MP3 player made by a company called iitronics who have their own website www.iitronics.com . The model that I purchased was the IMP-65 Portable WMA/MP3 player. It can hold up to 1024MB of data and has a built in microphone. The packaging was very good and it included some basic earphones, a USB cable, an AAA battery and a CD driver disc. There was also Warranty card and a user manual. The earphones are very basic and struck me as peculiar because near the jack... Read review

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Advantages: Sleek, svelte design.
Disadvantages: Battery life falls far short of the advertised 55 hours

...I have owned my iMP 550 since shortly after it was released. I can't remember exactly when that was but it has been at least a year! I love my CD player. It looks great and it does what I need it to do. It has several awards including a CNET editors award: CNET Editor's Choice "If you're looking for an MP3 CD player, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better choice at any price." There are problems with it however... First and foremost is the battery life. Whilst companies often overstate the battery life of their products, this seems to be a gross overestimation as far as I am concerned. I can get about 5-10 hours out of my 550 and have never come close to the proclaimed 55. This is annoying and people should be made aware of it even though it hasn't affected me too badly. Another fault is with the startup time. I... Read review

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