So they are in, Fiio sent out the first 200 units of the E5 to us on Wednesday and when i say first 200 units, i really do mean first 200, number 1 will remain with us here at MP4 Nation.

There really very little difference between the production version of the E5 and the sample that i got earlier, the most notable was that they gave a better and shorter cable.

It can’t be said that Fiio doesn’t listen to the feedback they get, they did also change the main power light from red to blue, making it easier to see if the unit is on or off.

Now i am not sure if this was a change between the samples or something to do with production of the sample, but the top and bottom white was a bit off white color, as opposed to the white which is in the production version which is a more ivory white. A bit hard to tell in the photos, but quite noticable in real when then two are placed next to each other.

One good thing they did change in the packing, was making it easier to remove the E5, i remember when i got the sample, it was really hard to remove the unit, i almost had to tear it out. Fiio has made a small hole in the back, allowing you to easily pop the E5 out of its packing.

Apart from slight cosmetic changes, there is no real difference between the final production version and the sample that i got, but its still one great little gadget.

Get one today for jusy $24.50

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