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iRiver's iGP-100 Further Highlights the Company's Commitment to MP3 Player Innovation and Excellence

The iGP-100 is the best of both hard-drive and flash-memory portable music players. The new iRiver player is much smaller (80x77.5x24mm) and lighter (100g) than traditional hard-drive music devices, making it a player in the pocket-able jukebox category. At the same time, the iGP-100 stores up to 50 hours** of digital music in MP3, WMA, OGG and ASF formats, which is a far greater capacity than flash-memory players.

The iRiver iGP-100 uses the Cornice Storage Element and works with PC or Mac computers. The iGP-100 features intuitive one-handed navigation, integrated FM tuner, long-life lithium-ion rechargeable battery, enhanced 3D sound and is easily upgradeable to future formats. The iGP-100's extra-large LCD (41x34mm) displays information on playtime, artist, song title, battery status, bit rate, file type and equalizer settings.

According to new research from IDC, "MP3 Everywhere: Worldwide and U.S. Compressed Audio Player Forecast and Analysis, 2002-2007," worldwide shipments of portable compressed audio players will approach 37 million units in 2007, up from 11.6 million units in 2002.

"The portable MP3 player market is expanding rapidly, driven in part by the availability of multiple player form factors that complement a variety of lifestyles," said Susan Kevorkian, senior analyst with IDC. "New product categories such as portable MP3 players based on 1.5GB hard drives are expected to help the market sustain its momentum."

The iRiver iGP-100 gives customers the option of using familiar folder navigation to sort through files quickly and easily. Plus, it comes bundled with iRiver earphones, carrying case, AC adapter and USB 2.0.

"iRiver is commited to delivering the industry's best MP3 players," said Jonathan Sasse, president of iRiver America. "Our engineering and design teams have again developed a powerful MP3 player for those who want a player with 50 hours of music -- substantially more music than flash-memory players and less bulky than hard-drive players."

"Best Buy aligned with iRiver on the development of this product and we couldn't be more excited to offer it to customers in our stores," said Todd Ciresi, business team leader for MP3 & Computer Peripherals at Best Buy. "This device truly hits a sweet spot for our customers in meeting their growing needs -- both from a portability and a capacity standpoint."

    iGP-100 features:

     Supports MP3, WMA, ASF and Ogg Vorbis files
     Plays up to 50 hours of digital music
     Intuitive one-handed navigation
     Integrated FM tuner
     Ultra-fast USB 2.0 transfers
     Extra-large, backlit LCD
     Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
     Up to 12 hours of battery life
     Skip-free playback***
     Upgradeable to future formats and features
     Enhanced 3D audio

Pricing and Availability

The iGP-100 is available now exclusively at Best Buy (www.BestBuy.com) and the iRiver E-Store (www.iRiverAmerica.com). iGP-100 MSRP is USD $249.99.

About iRiver

iRiver is the emerging global leader in delivering advanced portable digital audio devices. iRiver provides consumers with listening and recording flexibility to accommodate their active lifestyles by manufacturing award- winning hybrid products supporting existing and emerging formats, including MP3, WMA, ASF, AAC and OGG. San Jose-based iRiver America, Inc. can be found on the Web at www.iriveramerica.com.

NOTE: iRiver America and SlimX are registered trademarks of iRiver America, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

     *    1GB equals 1,000,000,000 bytes, not all drive space available for
          file storage
     **   Up to 50 hours of music based on Windows Media format at 64kbps.
     ***  Skip-free playback during many active uses.

Contacts: Gary Byrd Nadel Phelan, Inc. 831-440-2414 gary@nadelphelan.com 

Source: iRiver America, Inc.