500TB MP3 Players coming? Storage Breakthrough!
April 20, 2008
Researchers in the UK have reportedly developed a microscopic switch that could lead to massive increases in storage capacity for portable devices such as MP3 players.
The switch is prefabricated of microscopic molecule clusters just .32 nanometers apart, which could theoretically allow for up to one billion transistors on an area no large than a quarter.
iRiver introduces 8GB E100 MP3 player
April 20, 2008
iRiver introduced the E100 MP3 multimedia player. It includes an FM tuner and the ability to record off the FM.
The iRiver E100 retails for $109.99 for a 4G, and $159.99 for an 8G.
Features include stereo speakers, Micro-SD Slot, line in, D-Click system and a 2.4 inch TFT LCD screen.
The unit is offered in four colors and supports a roster of music and video file types; it is compatible with subscription services including Rhapsody, Napster and Yahoo. It allows for 17 hours of music playback and five hours of video. Flash memory provides skip-free playback. The player is firmware-upgradeable with a Micro-SD slot for increased capacity.
Additional highlights include USB 2.0 for fast data transfer, voice recording and photo and text viewers.
update in progress
April 20, 2008
Hello folks,
As you have noticed, we have finally gotten around to doing some updates to mp3.org.
We’ve switched from MT to Wordpress, and will be doing a lot more cool stuff soon!
