

I think that’s more than what you would see on the Now Playing screen on a standard iPod. Track title, track position - both digitally and with graphical indicator, bitrate, frequency, number of tracks in folder, track length, playback mode indicator, EQ setting, file type and volume setting. Although the text is quite small it’s easy enough to read and the Now Playing screen offers a surprising amount of information for such a small screen. In all fairness though, you’re not likely to break the player if you did lay on it. I don’t think this would present a problem except perhaps if you was to lay on it at night. The finish is pretty good but the top and bottom edges and corners are very sharp. The IMP player is smaller than a deck of cards - about the size of a pack of Swan matches. The Micro SD card is slightly recessed when fitted which is good as you’re less likely to lose the card when you’re out and about. The headphone jack doesn’t appear to be anything special but does offer a smooth and tight fit. Obviously this isn’t as quick as using a scroll wheel or scrolling through lists using a touch-screen but it’s reasonably responsive nonetheless. The touch controls are sensitive and responsive and you can scroll through long lists fairly quickly.


The player doesn’t have any physical buttons for playback - only for volume and power. It came with a basic screen protector already fitted when I have decided to keep on for the time being. It has a reassuring weight to it which give the impression of a well made quality product. The player is made from aluminium and glass.
