iRiver T5 reviewed

Pocketables.net has recently published a review of the iRiver T5. Jenn, who has written the review is quite impressed with the unit. She says

“The iriver T5 doesn’t offer anything new or exciting to the DAP world, but it’s not too bad for less than $40. The convenience of having a USB jack built in and being able to wear the player using the detachable plastic clip can’t be denied either. Sound quality, design, and build quality all score respectable marks as well.”

The player would’ve made a nice stocking stuffer a few days ago and I can see it being a doorprize at an office party, but unless you plan to give it away or you get it as a gift, there isn’t a compelling reason to go out and buy one. If iriver didn’t already have the T7, it would be easier to see the value of the something like the T5. Releasing the two players within six months of each other, however, doesn’t make sense unless consumers were clamoring for a wearable stopwatch that plays music.

In short, the T5 is good but unnecessary in iriver’s lineup. Keep it if you get it for free, but if you’ve got about $40 to spend on a supplemental DAP, get the Sansa Clip instead.

read the review here