The matchbook-sized S10 is the smallest player you'll find with a color screen. And it's no afterthought: iRiver freed up extra display real estate by borrowing the four-way click-face design from its larger Clix, thereby eliminating buttons from the front. Though minimal ist on the outside, it's feature-packed within, offering picture viewing, audio-enhancement settings, and FM radio. But it might be too small. Banished to the player's edges, the volume, power, and toggle controls are tough to operate.
WIRED: Vivid 1.2-inch color screen. Voice and FM radio recording. Audio enhancements actually sound good.
TIRED: Wobbly rocker face. Doesn't display album art. Pics must be converted with iRiver software (included) before viewing. Short 7.5-hour battery life.
$170, iriveramerica.com
