iriver clix Delivers Complete Package for Portable Entertainment Fans

iriver clix Delivers Complete Package for Portable Entertainment Fans

iriver clix Provides Slick Integration With Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 and MTV Networks' New URGE Digital Music Service

VANCOUVER, Wash., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- iriver, the leading innovator in digital entertainment, has raised the bar yet again for portable music players with the release of the iriver clix. With the iriver clix portable media player, customers have easy and immediate compatibility with the new Windows Media Player 11 and the public beta of MTV Networks' new URGE digital music service launching today. The iriver clix features a new ultra-intuitive interface, 2GB memory capacity, a large, vivid color display, digital FM tuner, enhanced photo viewing, video playback, and FlashLite(TM) game support.

"What consumers really want in a portable media player are options, style, and performance. The iriver clix offers that and more," said Jonathan Sasse, president and CEO of iriver America. "The combined integration of the iriver clix with WMP11 and the URGE digital music service offers consumers more choices for obtaining digital content. We are thrilled to bring this superior portable device to market. It is a testimony of our commitment at iriver to continue offering consumers products that fit their connected lifestyle and entertainment demands."

"Microsoft's collaboration with iriver has produced some great synergies between our respective products and the iriver clix is no exception," said Chad Hodge, director of Windows Digital Media at Microsoft Corp. "The iriver clix represents a significant leap forward for portable media devices, offering consumers a unique design and seamless compatibility with the new Windows Media Player 11 and URGE music service."

"Our original music programming and discovery features are the hallmarks of URGE, which goes hand-in-hand with the sleek design and intuitive user interface of the iriver clix," said Michael Bloom, MTV Networks' vice president of digital music. "The powerful end-to-end solution of URGE and the iriver clix helps consumers take full advantage of our innovative features such as Feeds, which move music discovery to the portable music player."

The beautifully designed iriver clix plays music, video, photos and more. It features a new ultra-intuitive interface that is easily customizable. Additionally, the iriver clix meets the new quality bar set for PlaysForSure and is part of the vanguard of PlaysForSure-verified devices that will offer consumers an even better end-to-end service, media player, and device experience.

iriver clix Feature Set:
-- Capacity: 2GB
-- Display: 2.2" Color TFT
-- Media: Video/Music/Photos
-- Games: FlashLite 2.0
-- Optimized for Windows Media Player 11
-- Simple synchronization with URGE music service
-- Supports URGE music feeds and custom playlists
-- "Now Playing" screen features album art, song ratings, quick play lists
and next song preview
-- Optimized photo synching through Windows Media Player 11
-- Integrated digital FM tuner and FM recorder
-- Built-in voice recorder
-- Easily select portrait or landscape viewing modes
-- Customize interface with preloaded wallpaper or any photo
-- Innovative direct click interface
-- Convenient programmable SmartKey allows quick access to common
functions
-- Support for MP3, Windows Media Audio (WMA) and OGG music files
-- Support for MPEG4 Simple Profile QVGA (15fps) video
-- Rapid USB 2.0 music transfers

iriver clix Includes:
-- iriver clix 2GB multimedia player
-- Easy Start installation CD
-- Preloaded content including a selection of music, videos, photos,
wallpapers and games
-- Carrying case with screen cleaner
-- iriver earphones
-- USB 2.0 cable
-- Printed manual
-- 1 year limited warranty

Pricing and Availability

The 2GB iriver clix is priced at US $199.99 and is available now at the iriver eStore at www.iriveramerica.com/estore and at Amazon.com. Visit www.iriverclix.com for more retail locations.

iriver clix Accessories:
iriver clix cradle and remote: $69.99
-- Play music through the built-in speakers
-- Record directly from any audio source
-- Connect to your home stereo
-- Recharge your player
-- Synchronize with your PC
-- Wake up with the alarm/snooze

iriver clix accessory kit: $29.99
-- Silicon carrying case w/ clip (fully usable in case)
-- Neck strap attachment for case
-- Arm band attachment for case
-- Lens protector

FM transmitter (AFT200): $69.99
-- Listen to the iriver clix through a car stereo
-- Simultaneously charges and broadcasts
-- Transmits on full FM spectrum
-- 3 programmable presets

Please send all image, spec sheet and review unit requests to vanessa@npipr.com.

About iriver

iriver is the emerging global leader in delivering portable digital media devices. iriver provides consumers with the viewing, listening and recording flexibility to accommodate their active lifestyles by manufacturing award-winning hybrid products supporting existing and emerging formats, including MP3, WMA, OGG and Macromedia Flash Lite 2.0. Vancouver, WA-based iriver America, Inc. can be found on the Web at www.iriveramerica.com.

* Battery life rating based on continuous music playback at 50% volume of 128kbps MP3 music files.

NOTE: iriver America is a registered trademark of iriver America, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Vanessa Camones of NPI PR, 831-440-2401, or vanessa@npipr.com.

Source: iriver America, Inc.

CONTACT: Vanessa Camones of NPI PR, +1-831-440-2401, or
vanessa@npipr.com

Web site: http://www.iriveramerica.com/

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