32 MB (Built-in Memory), 8 Songs, 2.4 oz., Audio Files: MP3.
The PMP300 is a legacy MP3 player that works well with Windows 9X, but should not be used with WinME. Prime reasons for that being that it is a parallel port version and does not support WMA since the company stopped supporting it. The button layout is nice and extremely simplistic. Unfortuately the battery holder has a tendency to not lock at all times if overall wear and tear is beyond normal. It comes with 32 MB built in.
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MPN: 1121738
Expansion Slots: CompactFlash Card
Storage Capacity: 32 MB
Number of Songs: 8
Main Storage Type: Built-in Memory
Audio Format: MP3
Signal to Noise Ratio: 90 dB
On Screen Display: Battery Level, Play Mode, Elapsed Time
Interface: Parallel
Power Source: External Battery
Battery Life: Up to 12 hrs.
Width: 2.5 in.
Depth: 0.6 in.
Height: 3.5 in.
Weight: 2.4 oz.
Warranty: 1 Year
UPC: 752282016001
Product ID: 3014
Not the best, but still awesome!
Author's Rating:
Pros: 1 aa battery, long battery life, clear sound
Cons: No id3 tagging
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I had this mp3 player as a gift from the summer of 2000. The player has 32mb of onboard memory, and that doesn't seem much, can only hold about 8 songs at 192kbs, or about 12 at 128kbs. Anyhow, still a great player. I was a bit dissapointed though... Read Full Review by rdn98, Dec 6, 2003
Author's Rating:
Pros: Compact
Cons: Expensive
The Bottom Line: Not my first choice on today's market
Review: MP3 technology is still in its infancy. still, not one to shy away from the advances of science, i went out and jumped head first into the revolution that is portable digital music. Diamond were one of the first market names to show their hand with... Read Full Review by andycharger, Aug 19, 2002
Author's Rating:
Pros: small, no skipping, can repeat just PART of a song
Cons: easily breaks, can't hold many songs
The Bottom Line: If you're careful with your toys, this is the MP3 player for you. If you're a klutz, stay away!
Review: After hunting high and low for a good deal on an MP3 player, I finally settled on the Rio 300. It seemed like a good buy for it's money, with many features and 32 MB of storage. Unfortunately, it broke less than 24 hours after I bought it. I was working... Read Full Review by wendie7, Jan 5, 2002
Good for 1999, but not anymore...
Author's Rating:
Pros: Compact, Easy to use, Inexpensive, Decent sound, 1 Battery Operation
Cons: Sub-Average Headphones, Few EQ Options, Inconvenient Hookup, Flimsy Battery Case Lid
The Bottom Line: Unless you get it for $50 or less, it is not worth it. Cd-MP3 support are in second-generation now and can be found for less than $100.
Review: Believe me, I was one of the first to run out and buy a RIO PMP 300 when it came out. It gave me many, many hours of enjoyment commuting every day for over a year. But technology advanced, and now it is no longer needed, a museum piece if you will..... Read Full Review by skamouse, Dec 25, 2001
Author's Rating:
Pros: External memory slot, tiny, easy to figure out.
Cons: Only 32mb internal memory, cheap case design, reformats external memory.
The Bottom Line: It definitely is convenient, but it would be better to pay the extra $50-$100 and get a more durable one with more memory.
Review: When I first got this, I was tickled. AN MP3 PLAYER! Listen to music absolutely ANYWHERE without it skipping! But then I started noticing one flaw after another... I won this from a website, the guy said he was having troubles with it already... Read Full Review by nickcdavis, Dec 14, 2001
Author's Rating:
Pros: Never skips, small and light, highly customizable, long battery life, upgradable
Cons: flimsy battery slot, not much memory, buttons pushed accidentally, not loud enough at times
The Bottom Line: I recommend the Rio 300 because it's convenient. No skipping, no CD burning required. An easy to use interface makes it ideal for the average computer user.
Review: Perhaps you're wondering if MP3 is right for you. If you're sick of your CD player skipping all the time while you walk or it's tiring to download and burn CD's, then maybe you should invest in a Rio PMP300 MP3 player. All you have to do is plug it... Read Full Review by motleycrue, Sep 10, 2001
Author's Rating:
Pros: there's a pro to this??????
Cons: I couldnt begin
The Bottom Line: Buy a higher end Diamond Rio player.
Review: The Rio 300 is a total waste of money. I should know this more than anyone, cause I work for Diamond doing the support for these. In theory it is a good product, but being the first model they produced has its faults. It can't keep a solid connection... Read Full Review by wickedrulez, Aug 9, 2001
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small,Lightweight,no skipping,with the right earphones its a great player.
Cons: Really not enough memory but you can buy a cheap 16mb upgrade at diamonds website.
The Bottom Line: If your a newbie or dont have a lot of money to spend by all means get this mp3 player. The right headphones can really maximize your listening experience.
Review: This is the Rio pmp300. This mp3 player was the one that started the portable mp3 revolution even though it wasn't the first. The Rio is made by dimond multimedia and its a portable mp3 player with 32mb of flash memory. I got this mp3 player for 55.00... Read Full Review by quanwuan, Jul 3, 2001
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, Light, Low Battery Usage
Cons: No Usb Connection, No Bass or Treble Controls, Flimsy Battery Cover
The Bottom Line: If you can find this player cheap, then I would recommend it as a starter.
Review: I decided to get this mp3 player after hearing so much about it. I placed my order and received it a few days later. I was impressed initially with the sound quality and the size of the player. But one thing I didn't like was the parallel port... Read Full Review by darkknightlh, Jun 27, 2001
Not hifi but perfectly acceptable
Author's Rating:
Pros: Lightweight, relatively small
Cons: Can't resume, software runs on win95/98 only
The Bottom Line: It's a pretty good toy if you can find one cheap
Review: I got this for the purpose of listening to audio books, not playing music. For my purposes, the player is perfect except that it can't resume. If I have a 30 minute mp3 file, everytime I stop it I have to start from the beginning. The player can... Read Full Review by mosquitoguy, Jun 24, 2001
Author's Rating:
Pros: Lightweight, convenient, durable, long lasting power supply.
Cons: Limited Memory
The Bottom Line: If you don't mind the limited capacity, it is an excellent product.
Review: I picked up a Rio 300 for about $60 due to a couple $50 rebates a year or two ago. At that price - it's a good deal. Functionality is great - it is easy to use and the buttons are easy to reach. There are four graphic equalizer... Read Full Review by rollinggrenade, Jun 15, 2001
I never want to be without my MP3 player!
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Pros: easy to use, can quickly upload new songs, small and easy to carry around
Cons: can only fit about 30 minutes of music on it
The Bottom Line: The Diamond Rio 32MB mp3 player is great for making your own mix of music and carrying it around wherever you go!
Review: I've had this mp3 player for about 6 months and I never want to have to give it up. I take it almost everywhere...on the metro, to the gym, to the grocery store...etc. I even hook it up to some mini speakers I have and listen to it around the house... Read Full Review by KaylaRaine, Jun 11, 2001
Author's Rating:
Pros: good quality sound, easy to use, decent software, lightweight
Cons: very little memory, long download times, weak battery cover, sound quality, tech-support
The Bottom Line: Not worth the $150. With all the other high quality ones with more memory(archos, intel) you should shoot for something better.
Review: I got this little toy as a birthday gift, and I'm not going to lie. When I first installed the software and tried it out, I was blown away. After a day or two, though, the novelty were off. Maybe I expected a little much from this first generation... Read Full Review by jackkhavinson, Jun 1, 2001
Author's Rating:
Pros: Convenient; Good Software; Easy to Use
Cons: Parallel Port Slow; Not Very Sturdy
The Bottom Line: The Rio fits the average user on an average budget and delivers with its nice music quality and convenient, easy to use high-tech device for the average user.
Review: After collecting MP3s for a couple years, I noticed a new product emerging: Portable Mp3 Players. Well, of course I had to have one. After begging my parents for a while, (yes, I am a student... but don't let that turn you away... yet.) I finally... Read Full Review by ffats, Apr 21, 2001
If you have a short music attention span, forget it.
Author's Rating:
Pros: small, light, easy to take with you
Cons: doesn't hold much music, annoying to load music into
The Bottom Line: Great if you only want to have a little music with you, but if you want more than 30 min of music, get something else.
Review: I got this soon after it came out. For a week or so I was thrilled. I could load music into this tiny little thing and take it with me. But the problem was it only holds a few songs. And unless you are only on a short trip, you get sick... Read Full Review by datagirl7, Mar 31, 2001
Been around the block and still does the job
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, lightweight, straightforward use
Cons: Parallel interface, No room for names, small memory
The Bottom Line: Perfect for the bargain hunter, but don't even mention to the technophile!
Review: I received this as a gift about a year ago, so can't really complain about it being too expensive. I don't see too many people buying this since there are newer and fancier models out there now. That said, you can probably get a great deal on this unit... Read Full Review by gnopgip, Mar 22, 2001
Author's Rating:
Pros: Accepts a variety of bitrates. Good sound.
Cons: Limited expandability. Proprietary memory format. Limited display
The Bottom Line: Excellent when it first came out, perhaps dated now, but great for digital music newbies on a budget and don't need the bells and whistles.
Review: When the PMP300 first came out, it was the first portable mp3 player mass marketed to the masses. The RIAA sued, lost and now digital mp3 players have flooded the market. Although dated in memory size and display capabilities, this player still does... Read Full Review by mvirata, Mar 6, 2001
Author's Rating:
Pros: No more having to buy CDs
Cons: Can only hold 7 or 8 songs at a time
The Bottom Line: null
Review: The Rio 300 MP3 player is a portable MP3 player that stores 32mb of music. The newness of this technology is its biggest barrier, because people will have to download or purchase files from the Internet. Without access to a fast connection,... Read Full Review by coreyg1206, Dec 17, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: ...Size, combines the best of discmans and walkmans...
Cons: ...lack of features, poor battery life...
The Bottom Line: null
Review: ...If you get a Rio MP3 portable player, you are buying into the digital music revolution. As with all technology, this Rio MP3 is only the beginning, and we'll soon see smaller players, better features, and cheaper prices. The problem is deciding... Read Full Review by Raag, Dec 16, 2000
Take One Of These To The Beach, Ski Resort,& Athletic Meet!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Convenient and easy to use; beats some competitors
Cons: Some of the buttons may be accidentally pushed!
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Diamond PMP300 is not like Samsung's Yepp. It allows you to store more than 1-hour worth of great quality music you can listen to while you are away. One more thing is that it's not so pricey as Samsung MP3, Yepp. With under $200, you can afford to... Read Full Review by charles, Dec 10, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, effective, easy to use!
Cons: Not the largest file storage
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Well, I bought this when it was the first and ONLY mp3 player on the market. I used it then and it worked fien and I can still use it today. Yes, there are some nicer ones that hold larger amounts of files, but as the pioneer of a very popular device, I... Read Full Review by ryno42, Dec 8, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, portable.
Cons: Fragile, not much memory.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought this MP3 player last year, mostly because the majority of my music was in MP3 form and I wanted the functionality and size of MP3 over that of CD. Also, I lacked a CD-Burner, so mixes were out of the question. Now that I DO have a CD burner,... Read Full Review by RedLazarus, Dec 8, 2000
The 300 - a revolutionary player
Author's Rating:
Pros: affordable, lightweight, quality
Cons: none
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Diamond Multimedia is already an undisputed giant in multimedia, hugely successful in everything from soundcards to modems and graphics accelerators. Now, they’re breaking new ground with their Rio PMP300 player, which is portable, palm-sized, and plays... Read Full Review by ludwig215, Dec 3, 2000
Diamond PMP300-great device for a cheap price
Author's Rating:
Pros: great sound quality, no skipping, ease of use, long battery life (1 AA), over half an hour of music
Cons: not enough memory
The Bottom Line: null
Review: When i first purchased this product, i was very unsure about my purchase. there were so many other options for portable audio devices out there. However, i was able to purchase this product for a price of $79.99, as opposed to the hundreds of dollars... Read Full Review by han84solo, Nov 29, 2000
Don't You Just Love Technology?
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, lightweight, No skipping while exercising
Cons: Drains batteries quickly, not enough memory
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I had wanted to purchase a MP3 player for quite a while before I finally made the plunge. I found one hidden on a back shelf at a local electronics store marked"open box". All the parts were included and the item was in new condition--but I... Read Full Review by MellieRae, Nov 29, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: low cost and durable
Cons: plain black case and unreliable parallel connector
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I've had my Rio 300 since Aug 99, it's the plain black not the cool aqua model. That should give you some idea of it's durability. I've dropped it several times onto carpeted floors and it still works. One piece of advice, if you prefer... Read Full Review by davis2000, Nov 22, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: portable,skipless,easy to use,toll free number
Cons: not enough memory,shoddy parts
The Bottom Line: null
Review: PMP300 RIO MP3 PLAYER With the advent of Winamp, Napster, Gnutella and a slew of illegal web sites distributing MP3 files, my hard drive at the office quickly became the home to hundreds of MP3 files. Being an avid runner and a lover of... Read Full Review by coffeespil, Oct 23, 2000
An appetizer, not a main course...
Author's Rating:
Pros: lightweight, doesn't skip, CD-quality,
Cons: badly designed earpiece, too little memory
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I am a runner. As all runners (especially those who gave up)know, running can be quite boring, even though the afterglow of a good run is amazing. I have tried everything to alleviate the boredom - from radio players to tapes to CDs, and all came up... Read Full Review by rmantha, Oct 19, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: Great Sound Quality, Cool Colour!
Cons: Pricey Expansion Cards
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I own a 300SE and aside from the fact that it has updated firmware and more memory it is exactly the same as the 300. I was worried about things that I had read stating that the case was shoddy, the volume level was insufficient and the memory didn't... Read Full Review by Intendant, Oct 13, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: Easy to use, compact, fairly cheap, works well
Cons: Lack of memory, outdated look, poor headphones
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I've had my Rio player for almost a year now and although it is the most basic model on the market it has served me well. I'm a marathon runner and I mainly use it to help the miles go by on my long training runs. The software is easy to use and... Read Full Review by cymsteve, Oct 4, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: cheap, as opposed to anything else
Cons: very limited space, space upgrade very expensive
The Bottom Line: null
Review: The mp3 player is a product that has been overrated. I, a couple months back, bought the diamond rio pmp3 300. It was nice, but i was shocked at how little it could hold, but that didn't sway me much, because i still didn't want to be bound to cds and... Read Full Review by redhotchili26, Sep 11, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: Good 2-3 weeks, but then only good for a Paper Weight
Cons: Horrible Bass and Trebble controls. Also, Bad Battery compartment placement
The Bottom Line: null
Review: As you might know, Diamond PMP300 was rated highly is the Best Buy and Circuit City adds, but was inaccurate and very false advertising. For Instance, I bought mine at my local Best Buy store and the first few weeks were fantastic. With the mind... Read Full Review by XXBabyEXX, Sep 10, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: convenient size, easy to use, easy to install
Cons: MP3s are hard to come by, not practical for most people
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I have never really won anything in my life, but one day I got an email from a web site I frequent saying I had won the email drawing for a Diamond Rio PMP300. I was so excited and had to tell my husband. My next thought"What is a Diamond Rio... Read Full Review by cfporter, Sep 8, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: No moving parts, can make mixes easily, no skipping, sturdy
Cons: Expensive, Antiquated
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I first got my RIO PMP300 as a Christmas gift and I have been satisfied ever since. It is a sport and exercise maniac’s dream. It is great to save money. It is a pop teen's dream. With all these advantages it was a little expensive and there are better... Read Full Review by esse, Sep 6, 2000
entirely defective, horrible purchase
Author's Rating:
Pros: convenient for recently downloaded mp3s
Cons: only holds 30minutes at CD quality, doesn't work well, etc etc etc
The Bottom Line: null
Review: my sony discman had recently endured .. some physical trauma, so i decided i'd buy something new to listen to on busrides. i was enticed by the mp3 player concept, as they are so high tech and new and whatnot, and being somewhat a techie myself it seemed... Read Full Review by psyclone66, Aug 26, 2000
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Review: DON'T BUY THE RIO. As you may know it only comes with 32 Meg of memory (this is the current standard for most base model). Which means you can only play about 30 minutes of near CD quality music at 128 kbps, the min. required bit rate. (Music sounds... Read Full Review by philx, Aug 23, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, Relatively Cheap, Ease of Use
Cons: Still Expensive compared to CD's
The Bottom Line: null
Review: The Diamond Rio PMP300 is one of the best MP3 players out on the market in the 100 - 150 dollar range. What makes the player so great is its size. Unlike a CD player which can't fit in most pockets, the MP3 player easily fits in your pocket so you... Read Full Review by SC8488, Aug 21, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: Size, some of the software
Cons: Memory, Build Quality, Ear phones
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Though the premise of the player is very practical and useful for today's technology-frenzied population, in practice it has quite a few nagging flaws. The PMP300 is equipped with a measly 32 Mb of memory. This may be the number 1 draw-back... Read Full Review by buschman98, Aug 14, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: convenient, lightweight, cheap
Cons: easy to break, can't store many songs
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought this product after I didn't want to spend anymore money on CDs, and Napster was in its prime. It was really convenient, as it was reasonably inexpensive, and I was able to store around 10-12 songs on it at a time with good sound quality. It... Read Full Review by Boogolie, Aug 8, 2000
Author's Rating:
Pros: Small, lightweight, cheap
Cons: Doesn't hold a lot of music
The Bottom Line: null
Review: The Diamond Rio PMP300 portable music player is perfect. It's so lightweight that I can hardly feel it on my belt, the quality of sound is good, and for the low price it holds a lot of music. What I like best is that it's tiny, smaller than my wallet... Read Full Review by spamnoggin, Aug 7, 2000
