Forget the iPod killer... AOL's new Zune killer!

[werdwerdus]

We'll have to wait and see, but it looks at least somewhat promising.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/11/h...nd-haiers-pmp/

Photos: http://www.engadget.com/photos/hands...nd-haiers-pmp/

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The Linux based operating system has a nice and simple (albeit iPod inspired) design, which compliments the trackpad control system. In terms of specific features it has a QVGA LCD screen (which didn't appear particularly bright), built-in WiFi (with which you can buy music from online stores, stream internet radio, do background downloads, and search for similar songs), built-in Bluetooth for using wireless A2DP headphones, and USB 2.0 connectivity. The range of files that it'll play is also impressive, with PlaysForSure WMA files, AACPlus, AACPlus Enhanced, WAV, and MP3 all playable. On top of that you can play MPEG-4, WMV 7/8/9, H.264, and AVI video, as well as display JPG and PNG images.

Looks promising, but I'm sure there will be something discovered about it that reaffirms my dislike for all things AOL.

 

[terrymx]

looks like pretty decent and good format supports, but whats the harddrive size, it look pretty thin. i think what software it use to transfer will be important. i guess it would have some parallel features along with the online aol?

you are right, its difficult to fully expressed my hatred for aol.

 

[Jon L]

'The range of files that it'll play is also impressive, with PlaysForSure WMA files, AACPlus, AACPlus Enhanced, WAV, and MP3 all playable."

Another iPod clone without Flac support. Pass.
Long live Meizu (with its Flac support)!

 

[midnite8791]

im saving my money for the Cowon Q5

 

[Kuroyume]

mmm.... linux based and still no ogg support?

that sucks...

 

[reivaj]

zune killer???? LOL what?! its not like even the zune is that big of a threat at the moment. the zen is still a bigger threat than the zune ... well at least at the moment

 

[blessingx]

Screw FLAC*.

It's nice to see AACPlus & AACPlus Enhanced are finally showing up though.





[size=xx-small]* Since the vast majority of FLAC users don't use ReplayGain - it's one major advantage - I don't understand the fanatical "doesn't have FLAC support" that you never hear from other lossless users - who talk about "lossless support."

The only other group I can think of similarly is Vorbis users. Is that the connection?[/size]

 

[apnk]

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Originally Posted by Kuroyume /img/forum/go_quote.gif mmm.... linux based and still no ogg support? that sucks...

Well it's Linux so if you have computer programming skills you can make a plug-in.

 

[illy2k]

with all the choices of DAP's out there right now I just don't understand why a company would choose to come out with another iPod clone. Especially with the potential of 6g iPod coming at some point, you would need to release something pretty special to overcome the current contenders. I would love to see a free open source player, almost a build it yourself type thing. Where you can customize the guts to your liking, that would be something I would pay for.

 

[Schalldampfer]

Eh... at least the casing thinks like it could take a beating. It could also serve as a good basis for some serious case modding, without which many people might poke their eyes out when it's seen in public.

Just noticed, illy, how are you liking the M90? Mind sending me the specs? I was really interested in the notebook before I bought mine.

 

[oicdn]

Linux based...isn't it like that one Korean PSP like thing?

I think Linux based is good stuff.

As for iPod killer. I think if sony got off thier ass, and made thier PSP discs MUSIC ALSO...they'de be in business. Imagine, a CD Album that's virtually unscratchable because it's encased in a little plastic thing like the games...baller.

 

[sant430]

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Originally Posted by oicdn /img/forum/go_quote.gif Linux based...isn't it like that one Korean PSP like thing? I think Linux based is good stuff. As for iPod killer. I think if sony got off thier ass, and made thier PSP discs MUSIC ALSO...they'de be in business. Imagine, a CD Album that's virtually unscratchable because it's encased in a little plastic thing like the games...baller.

they do have it.....it's called minidisc. I wish they would make the psp minidisc compatible.....

 

[chris_ah1]

As long as it has more than 60GB of storage, gapless and a battery life above 20hours I'll be happy.

If I can drag and drop files onto it that would be cool too.

At most it will probably have 16GB flash drive though - not sure how that form factor could have a full 1.8" hd.

 

[wafflesomd]

UMS support is my biggest concern.

 

[chris_ah1]

does UMS mean good rockbox support with good battery life?