I want! This little gem looks like it could kick arse from here to St. Paul. I saw my first Shuffle in person today, it was pretty neat but a little lacking in the feature department. This one looks like it will fit the bill quite nicely.
The 2-color, 4 line organic display player supports MP3/WMA/ASF formats and a bit-rate between 8~320kps. Japanese ID3 tags and lyric displays are also supported.
The included MP3 encoder allows for simple MP3 recording of voice via integrated microphone, recording from the integrated FM radio, or from an analog audio input source. It also includes an automatic recording feature, which records when it detects audio, and variable playback speed control. Songs can be transferred to the player without an special software.
It connects to a USB 2.0 port via a rotary type plug, which is part of the unit. When it’s necessary, the USB plug is readily available. It can also be used as a mass storage device.
… Finally, if there aren’t enough features, there is also a built-in LED flashlight.
Too bad you have to go to Japan to buy it. 🙁
Everything But the Kitchen Sink from E-Kai – Organic Electro-luminescent Display MP3/WMA Player
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they’re on eBay, lots in the UK, but a few in the US:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5754475594
model number xd405
I have a slightly older version (still sold, though)- the xd403- usb 1.0, one-color display… a really amazing piece of equipment. you can download the manual for it ( http://www.xdrum.co.kr or http://www.hbe.co.kr ) and see some of the many things they’ll do. (the flashlight on mine is rather dim!)