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JVC Announces Media-Centric Pocket PCs

Posted by timothy on from the will-even-play-oggs dept.

An anonymous reader writes "infoSync World writes about two new high-end Pocket PC models from JVC, the MP-PV131 and MP-PV331. Running on Windows Mobile 2003, the Pocket PCs boast 128 MB SDRAM, built-in Wi-Fi and MPEG4 video and audio streaming and capture capabilities. The new devices are also equipped with software for use along with JVC camcorders. The new models will be available in the U.S. in September at $499.95 US and $599.95 US respectively"

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  1. epensive but extremely mobile by sukottoX · · Score: 4, Funny
    Features that both JVC iO Pocket PCs share include the JVC AV player that supports MP3, WAV and Ogg Vorbis compressed audio files, as well as AVI (MPEG4) and ASF (MPEG4) video files.
    Other shared features of the two models include 128 MB of SDRAM, 32 MB of Flash ROM, a CompactFlash Type II expansion slot, an SDIO capable SD/MMC Card expansion slot, a 16-bit (65,536 colours) 3.5" transflective TFT display, a USB client port and a non-exchangeable 1100 mAh Lithium Polymer battery.

    Sure, they're expensive, but this would be a great little toy to take on a bus or a short trip where a laptop would be cumbersome. (not to mention the bathroom at work) ;-)

    1. Re:epensive but extremely mobile by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      You want to take a video player with you into the bathroom at work? Why?

      Oh, GROSS!!

    2. Re:epensive but extremely mobile by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      At least he's not taking a video RECORDER into the bathroom at work.

      ratemypoo.com might end up with video...

  2. Dangerous by mao+che+minh · · Score: 1, Funny
    While it may sound like a good idea (and a magnificent way to spend a lunch break), I wouldn't suggest using your PDA to download "adult media" at work, and especially then decide to make use of it in the restroom.

    Next time you beat off, focus for a second and think about all of the audible sounds that you are eminating in your pud-pounding fury. Now imagine how those sounds will fill an echo-riddled restroom.

  3. How cute. by TheSHAD0W · · Score: 2, Funny

    Small enough to fit in your pocket.

    Unfortunately, you'll have to fill all your other pockets with batteries... *snicker*