Rio MP3 players were one of the first portables on the market

Rio mp3 players were trendsetters long before anyone even know about iPods and 40Gig hard drives. Rio mp3 players are very small, about the size of a deck of cards, only prettier and much more valuable to any music lover. Basic models come with about 32MB of memory, so you will have more than enough space for your songs, but you can’t carry your entire music catalog with you.

On the newer models, you can get as much as 256MB of start up memory and then you can purchase additional memory sticks to increase your space to about 1 Gig.

The sport line of Rio MP3 players also includes things like digital timer, stop watch and easy menu controls. No one expects you to go through five layers of selections to start up your favorite track while running on your stairmaster. If you get sick of maybe listening to your own songs, some of the newer models also include an FM Tuner. Just click and pick up a few local radio stations.

It is important to note however that the size of the player was posing some problems when you people tried to pick up FM frequencies outside of the big cities and suburbs.

So, Rio went back to the board and did an upgrade on their system. Now, the tuner output is louder, clearer and significantly less scratchy.

Most of the Rio mp3 players are small enough to fit into your pockets, purse or a small compartment in your car. Each package comes with a set of basic accessories like headphones, batteries and of course the Rio operating software.

If you plan on using one of these players to store your mp3 files, focus on the higher end models. You will get a lot more storage space, better sound, better reception from the radio, and a more durable unit.