The cradle has stereo speakers, an additional line in input, and a snooze button on the top so that it can be used like an alarm clock.

The free, Java-based iriverter program can convert most video formats into playable files using the firmware's unofficial support of the XviD 1.1.0 codec.

[11] It provides MTP or direct access of its UMS filesystem through mini USB in place of proprietary connectors.

An update to the second generation Clix was released in South Korea in December 2007 which added a DMB receiver.

[17][18] Trusted Reviews called the iRiver U10's interface "innovative" and the player generally "feature laden", but criticised high price and difficulty of getting music on it.

[19] CNET, with a score of 8.3 out of 10, called it "sleek and stylish" and praised the battery life, but disliked its price, the maximum 1 GB capacity, and lack of album art support.

[20] PC Mag UK gave it 4 out of 5, giving praise to design, sound quality and extras, but criticised the lack of pack-in video conversion software and that the D-Click "can be annoying".

CNET's editorial review, which gave the player an Editor's Choice award, praised its "unique and intuitive interface and stellar audio quality".

[20] Calling it the "Nano killer", it scored 8.7 out of 10, dethroning its predecessor to become CNET's highest rated MP3 player.

PC Magazine stated that the player had "very good audio and photo quality, long battery life, and a host of extras.".

[22] Trusted Reviews, with a score of 4.5 out of 5, called it "possibly the most desirable portable media player", giving praise to the style, screen and sound quality.