In other aspects, although the iriver N20 is a necklace-style MP3, it still features a PMOLED touch screen with a resolution of 120x56. The excellent UI interface allows users to quickly perform all operations. The operation menu can be adjusted into horizontal/vertical modes at will, meeting different visual viewing needs under various situations. To avoid accidental operations, the device also has a lock feature which can be easily unlocked even when locked. In terms of audio, it supports playback of five high-quality audio formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, and FLAC. It can tune into FM radio and conduct voice recording. Powered by a built-in lithium battery, the device offers up to 15 hours of battery life.
Editor's comment: The iriver N15 continues the necklace design of the N20. As a pure sound quality model, the N15 comes with a balanced armature earphone suitable for various music styles, and interested friends can visit major retailers to check it out.
Regarding the sound quality that music lovers are concerned about, the N20 specially features the IESE sound effect patent technology launched by iriver for the first time. This technology includes four unique EQ modes: Flow, Concert, Deep, and Broad. Combined with the bundled balanced armature earphones, it can achieve high-fidelity and high-quality sound, isolating external noise while eliminating eardrum pain and auditory fatigue caused by long-term use of earplugs.
The classic necklace-style MP3 has always been loved by iriver. After a period of silence, iriver relaunched a model named N15 in the second half of 2009. After more than half a year, another sister model named N15 recently surfaced. It adopts the classic necklace design made from HDPE, allowing it to be used as a decorative item besides playing music. Unlike most MP3s that focus on the ears, iriver prefers a dual approach, shifting the effort from hearing to the neck.
In terms of appearance, the iriver N15 continues the necklace-style design of its predecessor, exuding a more elegant aura compared to designs from a few years ago, complemented by a smooth mirror finish body. With dimensions of 26.0x55.5x13.0mm and weighing only 33g, wearing it around the neck feels weightless. Notably, compared to its predecessor, the N20, the N15 shows a significant difference in earphones, changing from the original balanced armature "bullet head" earbuds to an equal magnetic in-ear headphone. The head cover connected to the body retains the design for replacing 'B cap' and 'C cap', catering to different consumer requirements and showcasing iriver's humanized design capabilities.
Recommended model: iriver N15
When choosing an MP3, good sound quality is essential, and when selecting an MP4, high-definition capability is key. However, with numerous products on the market today, many netizens may feel overwhelmed. Therefore, the editor has specially selected highly representative MP3 and MP4 products from China, Japan, and Korea for your reference. These products all have excellent sound quality or outstanding high-definition decoding features. The products introduced this period include: iriver N15, Gome E300, Sony W252, Lanchen BM223, OPPO X1, Ainuo V6000HDT, Lamoo T13FHD, Chiwei P7nano, ICOO E300P, and Itoos M3HD.
N15 Reference Price: 4G/599 yuan