iRiver to Launch Tiny U10 Video Player

Iria · Oct 17, 2005, 06:39 PM

Digital media device manufacturer iRiver plans to channel the simplicity of the iPod for its U10, a tiny player that is completely controlled by pressing the edges of the unit. The device is not much more than 2 inches high and just over 3 inches wide.

The U10 is capable of displaying video in AVI and MPEG4, as well as the Windows Media Video format. In a demo for BetaNews last week, the device had no visible lag time or sluggishness and picture quality was quite impressive.

iRiver said that while the player wouldn't be PlaysForSure compatible at launch -- scheduled for this week -- the company planned to add the feature through a firmware upgrade in January.

Even without PlaysForSure, the U10 still has a considerable list of features, including support MP3, WMA, ASF and OGG formats, FM radio with the option to record, voice and line-in recording, a text viewer, and a 2.22-inch QVGA color display.
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Oct 17, 2005, 06:39 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	iRiver to Launch Tiny U10 Video Player Digital media device manufacturer iRiver plans to channel the simplicity of the iPod for its U10, a tiny player that is completely controlled by pressing the edges of the unit. The device is not much more than 2 inches high and just over 3 inches wide. The U10 is capable of displaying video in AVI and MPEG4, as well as the Windows Media Video format. In a demo for BetaNews last week, the device had no visible lag time or sluggishness and picture quality was quite impressive. iRiver said that while the player wouldn't be PlaysForSure compatible at launch -- scheduled for this week -- the company planned to add the feature through a firmware upgrade in January. Even without PlaysForSure, the U10 still has a considerable list of features, including support MP3, WMA, ASF and OGG formats, FM radio with the option to record, voice and line-in recording, a text viewer, and a 2.22-inch QVGA color display. __________ Read More / Source: BetaNews Photos: BetaNews