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Olympus Preps MP3 Player With Cam & Color Display

Posted by timothy on from the not-a-killer-just-a-contender dept.

igrp writes "Japan-based electronics manufacturer Olympus just announced their plans to enter the HD-based MP3 player market currenly dominated by Apple's iPod. What makes this stand out from all the other 'iPod killers' are their players' specs. Their top-of-the-line 'MR-500i' model sports a 1,22 MP camera, a 3.7" color touch screen VGA display with a slick-looking red backlight, JPEG support and according to this German newssite weighs in with a battery life of 8 hours. No word on prices and availability in the U.S. yet."

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  1. Sounds like a great idea by wvitXpert · · Score: 5, Funny

    1. Find hot girl

    2. Ask hot girl to listen to song

    3. Take picture of hot girl's boobies while she listens to music

    4. Profit!

    1. Re:Sounds like a great idea by AuMatar · · Score: 3, Funny

      Please. Any true geek would be touting the benefits of C over C++.

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      I still have more fans than freaks. WTF is wrong with you people?
    2. Re:Sounds like a great idea by Kehvarl · · Score: 2, Funny

      How wrong you are. Any -true- geek would be touting the benefits of inline assembly over c++.

      Wait.. wasn't this originally about girls?

  2. When in doubt... by BaldGhoti · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ah, the greatest electrical engineering principle of them all:

    Low on features? Install a shitty camera.

    On ANYTHING.

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    [insert witty sig here]
    1. Re:When in doubt... by flonker · · Score: 3, Funny

      "All programs evolve until they can send email."
      (Richard) Letts Law

      "Except Microsoft Exchange."
      Art's Corollary

      "All hardware evolves until it can take photos and play music."
      Flonker's Corollary

  3. Christopher Lowell by Casshan · · Score: 2, Funny

    Did anyone else have their brain spontaneously go into Christopher Lowell mode when reading that press release?

    With phrases like "The m:robe brand derives its name from the fact that m:robe products can be carried anywhere, anytime, allowing users to 'robe' themselves in their favorite music wherever they go." and "Their white signature color reflects the timeless beauty of white porcelainware, which, rather than making a strong style statement of its own, tends to draw attention to the beauty of the flowers or foods that it contains. In the same way, m:robe products are designed to be like 'white porcelain vessels' that enhance the beauty of the images and music they hold."

    The fact the iPod is white is obviously a complete coincidence!

  4. Re:Redlight by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Also does not interrupt when taking pictures at Red Light District, though i would be little bit afraid about touch screen...