PortablePlayers

Here you can find all mobile players known to support Ogg Vorbis.

Flash Memory Storage

• Cowon's iAudio U2, iAudio G3

The iAudio U2 is a small flash-based player (256MB/512MB/1GB) and supposed to get a firmware upgrade in the future to support Vorbis. Update: firmware version 1.20beta (get it here) has Vorbis support.. (the page is in Korean but the firmware defaults to english language). The iAudio G3 offers the same storage sizes, and supports Ogg Vorbis out-of-the-box.

• Iops MFP-312, MFP-325, MFP-350

Iops offers the MFP-300 series player with 128/256/512MB/1GB internal flash memory. They offer voice and FM radio recording whilst maintaining a lightweight portable size.

• iRiver's iFP-3xx, iFP-5xx, iFP-7xx, iFP-8xx, iFP-9xx, iFP-10xx, iFP-11xx

iRiver has a huge line of flash-based players with various memory sizes (128MB to 1GB). Some of these players may need an updated firmware in order to play Ogg Vorbis files, see the support download page for that. Note -- only certain bitrates are supported, various problems are reported including reboots, silence and random noise when a VBR Vorbis passes outside the limit (96-225 Kbps.)

• Jens Of Sweden's MP-130, MP-400

The MP-130 is a portable player with flash memory in 128/256/512MB sizes. This appears to be a rebranded Iops player. The MP-400 is a small player with FM radio and USB 2.0 and can store up to 1GB music. It supports MP3, WAV, WMA, ASF and Ogg Vorbis and is even available as a 24 karat gold edition!

• JNC's SSF-2002, SSF-2005

These are flash-based players with 256 MB respectively 512 MB storage capacity. They have the usual FM radio which can be recorded in addition to voice. They also have a 1,9" color display.

• MPeye TS-400

a flash player which comes in 256MB/512MB/1GB sizes, FM-receiver, colour display and yet to be translated features. An english comment is available

• Muzio's JM100, JM200

Another Korean manufacturer jumps in and offers small flash-based players with 128MB up to 1GB storage capacities. They support the usual formats MP3/WMA/Ogg Vorbis, can record voice, receive FM radio.

Harddisk Storage

• Cowon's iAudio M3, iAudio M5

The iAudio M3 is a portable harddisk player with either 20 or 40 GB of storage. It has a built-in FM radio and mic. It supports MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis and WAV and even FLAC with the newest firmware upgrade. See this IGN article for more info. The iAudio M5 is announced for end 2004. It comes with colour display and USB-on-the-go function for 20GB storage.

• GenNetwork's GenMedia DivXStorage

This is a mobile video player and external harddrive in various versions and storage sizes. It comes with USB 2.0 and a remote control. HDTV resolution, 5.1 sound and the following file formats are supported: MPEG-4/DVD/VCD/SVCD/AudioCD/JPEG/MP3. For the 3,5" and deck version OGG format is mentioned.

• GoDot M8170, M8270, M8370, M8470, M8570

GoDot's HD players have capacity ranging from 2.2gb to 20gb. Each model is very different. They support Ogg Vorbis, MP3 and WMA (some models support DRM).

• iRiver's iHP-1xx, H1xx, H2xx, H3xx, iGP-100

iRiver has also a number of harddisk based items that play back Ogg Vorbis. Older models like the iHP-100 and the iHP-115 come in 10 and 15 GB sizes and need a firmware update (see the support downloads for that). The iHP-120, a 20GB portable player, and the iHP-140, a 40GB version, support Vorbis playback out of the box. Read reviews here: IGN on iHP-100, IGN on iHP-120. The iGP-100, a 1.5Gb portable player, supports Vorbis, according to the FAQ, though no firmware upgrade appears to be required. The new line of harddisk players H120, H140 come in 10 to 40 GB sizes. There is also a product line with USB host function and colour display: H320, H340.

• JetAudio's TViX

This is a rather unique device. JetAudio calls it a multimedia jukebox, music tank, photo album and last but not least a portable storage. It is bigger than usual portable devices, but has also a lot more options. It can connect to the PC (USB 2.0), TV (S-Video, Composite), stereos and 5.1 surround systems (Coaxial/Optical) and comes with a remote control. Supported video formats are DVD (MPEG-2), VCD (MPEG-1), DivX, Xvid. Supported Audio formats are MP3, WMA and Ogg Vorbis. It can display JPEG pictures on the TV. It is available without a harddrive, or equipped with harddrive sizes up to 200 GB.

• JNC's SSF-M3, SSF-M5

The SSF-M3 comes with 20/40GB storage size, whereas the SSF-M5 has only 1.5 GB. Both support voice recording and FM radio. The SSF-M3 is more stylish and very slim and comes with a docking station.

• mpio HD300, HD200

mpio HD300 is a harddisk player with 20GB and supports WAV/MP3/WMA/Ogg Vorbis. It has FM radio, an alarm clock and supports USB 2.0. The HD200 has 5GB storage capacity, a FM radio which can be recorded and supports the same formats as the HD300.

• Muzio's JM-600

This player comes with either 2.2 or 4 GB harddrive and supports MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis and ASF. It can record voice and has a FM receiver. What sets this player apart is the LCD -- it can show BMPs, JPGs and text. The device can also act as a USB host to support digital cameras.

• Neuros' Neuros II

This mobile player comes either with various harddrive sizes up to 80 GB or as 256 MB flash player. The new firmware to support Ogg Vorbis has been developed by the Xiph.org Foundation (see the press release). Get the newest firmware version at Neuros' support page). The Neuros Synchronization Manager for Windows is available from the same link and now fully supports the addition of Vorbis files to the Neuros. *nix users can use either Xiph.org's Positron or Sean Starkey's Java Neuros Database Manipulator, both of which provide full Neuros database support and other features.

• Nextway's D Cube NHD-150D

This player uses a small 1,5 GB harddisk and supports MP3, WMA and Ogg Vorbis. It connects trough USB 2.0 and can broadcast music through a FM sender.

• Rio's Karma

The Rio Karma is a portable player with a harddisk of 20 GB. It can decode MP3, Ogg Vorbis and FLAC. USB 2.0 is used to connect to PCs, but a docking station is also included which offers ethernet and RCA line-out support. IGN has written a review about the gadget, articles about the Karma can be found at Riovolution. Note that firmware versions prior to 1.25 cause stability problems for some people, visit the support page to get the newest version.

• Safa HMP-110R

A portable player with 1.5GB memory, FM-receiver, recording function, upgradeable firmware, etc.

• Samsung / Yepp (product label) YP-60V, YP-T6

The YP-60V is a portable 256MB player, that comes with additional functions for athletes. On the Korean market, versions with memory from 128MB to 512MB are available (See Yepp website).

The YP-T6 is an incredibly small flash player with 128/256/512/1024 MB storage, has a mic and FM radio.

• Sitecom's MP-330

This player uses a 4,4 GB harddrive, USB 2.0 and supports MP3, WMA and Ogg Vorbis (mentioned in the manual).

• TEAC MP-1000

TEAC MP-1000 is an ultra-compact harddrive player with 1.5GB capacity and only 70g mass.

• TrekStore's iBeat 500

The iBeat 500 is a portable harddisk player with 20 GB of storage. It supports MP3, WMA and Ogg Vorbis and uses USB 2.0 to connect to PCs. It has a FM radio and an in-built mic. It seems to be available only in Germany (looks like a rebadged Xclef HD-800).

• Xclef's HD-800, HD-500

This is a harddisk player with 20/40/60 GB storage size, and can decode MP3, WMA, Ogg Vorbis and WAV. It has a FM radio and a mic for recording voice. Though not mentioned on the web site, the HD-500 is also supposed to decode Ogg Vorbis.

CD players

• Freemax's FW-960

This hardware manufacturer’s new CD-R portable supports Ogg Vorbis playback out of the box. It will have 48 hours of WMA playback if an external battery pack (2 AA batteries) is used. In Korea, its retail price is 189,000 KRW, or approximately 160 USD. More information is available (in Korean) on the product page for the FreeMax FW-960. The FreeMax FW-960 is also known as the mpman MP-CD550.

• Havin's Exonion HVC-400E, Princeton's Pocket Beat airCD

The Havin HVC-400E, also known as the Princeton airCD is probably on sale in Japan since late November, 2003.

• iRiver iMP-250, iMP-350 (SlimX), iMP-400 and iMP-550

Ogg Vorbis supported with latest firmwares, still some bitrate restriction which may vary depending on the model as said belong: All iMP series but the 550 have the following bitrate limitations: min=96kbps and max=160kbps. Using a newer DSP the latest model i.e. iMP-550 supports maximum bitrate up to 256kps (still 96kbps as minimum). Also note the latest iMP-450 does not support OGG for the moment, a future upgrade may correct this... The newests iMP as iMP900 (audio only) and iMP-1000/1100 (video playback too) are just released in Korea, they seem to not support OGG Vorbis natively, maybe a future upgrade will correct but I've no information for now (i don't read Korean ;). Some older or low cost iMP players won't support OGG...(iMP100/iMP150 and i guess iMP7xx serie too). Check the firmware section of iRiver website for more specific informations...

• Samsung's MCD-CM600, YP-60V

The MCD-CM600 is now available in Korea. It is a CD portable that can play Vorbis, MP3, and WMA. Page with photo of MCD-CM600. Closeup of MCD-CM600.