iRiver N12 to go up to 2GB

Sure, we weren't exactly brimming with excitement about the iRiver N12, when we first caught sight of it a couple of weeks ago. But we've heard at least one good thing about the new player that sets it apart from its lookalike predecessor, the N11: the N12 will be available in capacities of up to 2GB, for a price in Japan of about ¥21,980 ($195). Other specs remain the same: OLED display, and support for MP3, WMA and PlaysForSure. Yeah, we know what you're thinking: iRiver's about to give up on the digital audio player business altogether in order to focus on WiBro gaming, so why should I even consider buying one of their players? Well, don't worry. We still don't expect this one to make it to the US, so unless you're in Asia, chances are they're not about to try selling it to you to begin with.

[AutoDas @ May 26th 2006 7:16PM]

poopmaster lol apple was the also-ran with its Ipod but every sheep out there wanted to conform to it because the oh so ugly white xD

[Silver @ May 27th 2006 12:04AM]

Thanks AutoDas, what would a DAP article be without the requisite moronic comment regarding "iPod" and "sheep." Some things you can just bet on.

[Walter @ May 27th 2006 2:36AM]

iRiver never said they're giving up. They just said their future is uncertain only with DAP's.

[Lord Jezo @ May 27th 2006 9:47AM]

Oy.

For $165 I can get a 2GB Nano refurb right from Apple. Why the hell can't anyone compete with Apple in terms of price and quality?

I don't get it at all.

[Pak, Kang il @ Jul 9th 2006 8:33PM]

think about the extremely small size and weight!!
no wonder it is expensive.