Iomega has entered the MP3 fray with their HipZip Player, a model that incorporates many of the companys strengths, including the use of affordable removable media and easy cross-platform support. And while the Iomega HipZip isnt the hippest-looking MP3 player on the market (it might be a bit too close to a Star Trek tricorder to be truly hip), it is one of the most functional and user-friendly. We liked the fact that the HipZip is essentially a portable hard drive that reads 40 MB PocketZip disks (formerly known as Clik! disks) enabling us to switch from disk to disk quickly. You can get eight to 10 MP3 files (about 40 minutes of audio at near CD quality), or 15 to 17 WMA files (about 80 minutes) onto a PocketZip. There are two PocketZip disks supplied with the unit.
The HipZip connected easily to our Mac after installing the Iomega software, appearing as a new drive on the Desktop (on Windows, the drive appears under "My Computer"). The HipZip comes with the MusicMatch Jukebox MP3 software for ripping files and collecting them on your hard drive but you cant use it to transfer files to the HipZip on the Mac--just use the drag-and-drop method. (You can use MusicMatch on Windows to load PocketZip disks.) It took us only about a minute to fill up a disk.
With the PocketZip disks moving parts, we were concerned that the unit would produce hiccups in playing music when on the move--but it survived our rigorous testing without a single skip.
The controls are nicely laid out and can easily be manipulated with one hand. The display is also crisp and readable but youll definitely want to turn on the backlight under Menu Settings for low-light situations. With this option selected, the backlight comes on for only six seconds when a control button is pressed. This helps conserve the battery power but we thought it just a tad short. (The player will also automatically shut off after about 30 seconds when paused or stopped.)
The rechargeable battery will last 10 to 12 hours and it takes a little less than two hours to fully charge it. You cant easily remove and replace the built-in battery when it eventually dies but Iomega says that the battery should last five to seven years.
We were disappointed with the HipZips playlist capability. Accessed through the menu, its easy to set up. However, once the player powers down, the playlist is lost and theres no way to save a playlist. Also, the HipZip is slightly heavier than other players, so it might not be the best choice for joggers.
Overall, the sound is good if you get better headphones than the included tinny earbuds, it feels good in your hand and it operates pretty seamlessly. But the best part of the HipZip is being able to swap disks at any time and at any musical mood shift, instead of having to wait to get home and connect the player to the computer. --Agen G N Schmitz
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