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New Generation of MP3 Players, New Features
i4u writes "We got our hands on new Flash MP3 Players from two Korean Manufactures. Both players feature audio functions not seen in MP3 Player before, like SRS, WOW and TruBass. The Muzio JM-200 uses a two color OLED display. The Eratech EMP-100 is betting on small size with measurements of only 30x75x16mm." The larger (and stranger looking) JM-200 also lists ogg playback as a feature.
What's next, flutter?
sulli
RTFJ.
... these aren't iPods ...
They don't even have apples DRM nor work with iTunes.
So why is this on slashdot?
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!!!!
I love the jargon they come up with to claim they have "features". Here's what they actually mean:
SRS - "Small rectangular sticker". This is a small sticker in a rectangular shape with the letters "SRS" on it.
WOW - "Works Over Water". this has been especially designed so that if you try to use it over a body of water it will still work.
TruBass - Much like TruCalling; If the bass dies it repeats the following day.
The moral - don't be fooled by marketing hype.
"...with measurements of only 30x75x16mm"
Great...I already can't find my keys half the time as it is.
Why is it that when we have tech like proportionally spaced fonts some people refuse to use it, even after it has been around for years?
Lasers Controlled Games!
If it's only as big as a AAA what are you going to power it with? Your own sence of self satisfaction?
Yep, I need something smaller than an iPod Mini. In fact, I had something smaller than an iPod Mini, that cost $60, 128M, MP3 playback, looked like a disk drive to the computer, my daughter broke the USB connection too many times until I couldn't fix it... I've been looking for a replacement since.
Good luck on finding your new daughter.
As an aside, my father used to tell me that he could 'take me out' and make another one that looks just like me.