LG Electronics Develops 3 Types of Next Generation MP3 Players
- Boasts high sound quality and compression rate…Can playback different types of next generation music files (AAC, WMA) - Can easily convert general music into MP3 format for playback without PC - LGE to target Korea and international markets by continuously developing new MP3 related multi-feature products
LG Electronics has successfully developed 3 types of next generation MP3 players (Models: MF-PE500/ MF-PD365 /MF-PD355). The new products will be introduced to Korean and international markets in October.
The new products support USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection for easy download of MP3 files from PCs. They also come with multi-format features to enable playback of different music files in addition to MP3 files. In particular, there is even a MP3 player (MF-PE500) that can convert conventional audio CD and other music sources into MP3 files without a PC connection.
First, MF-PE500 - LGE's next generation MP3 player - is a MP3 player rich in functionality. It can convert a variety of audio sources - regardless of signal type (analog or digital) - into MP3 music files for playback. Recording music has never been easier with an embedded MP3 encoder/ decoder, which allows CDs to be recorded with an audiotape.
The product has maximum capacity of 128MB and can use both a conventional memory card MMC (Multi Media Card) as well as a SD card that has almost double the transmission speed with less than 30 seconds per song. Moreover, with a multi-format feature, listeners can select different types of music files according to his or her liking. New file formats like WMA (Widows Media Audio) and AAC (Advanced Audio Channel) offer much better sound quality than CDs and has about a 30% better compression rate than MP3 files so that more data can be stored in finite memory.
Second, MF-PD365 with its elegant and slick design is the successor of MF-PD360 introduced last year. This ultra light (60g) product can also be used as a fashion accessory as a necklace. Its enhanced X-live sound system delivers high quality surround sound. The MP3 player also comes with blue color backlighting LCD and continuous playtime of 10 hours. To ensure user convenience, it also comes with 3 remote control units and jog-dial.
And the third model, MF-PD355, is a MP3 player with enhanced portability to allow users to enjoy music on the go. This wristwatch type model with a cyber design is designed to appeal to the N generations enjoying a techno lifestyle. High-speed playback, skip to previous/next song, repetitive playback, random playback, and bookmark features are easy to operate while the LCD screen displays track number, title, singer name and battery status.
Since developing the world's first cassette/ MP3 player in April 1998, LGE has been pioneering the market by continuously developing cutting-edge MP3/dual mode products.
LGE plans to introduce more than 5 new MP3 models before the year's end. As a way to help drum up new demand for MP3 players, new models will include MP3 player with MP3 encoding support for easy conversion of conventional music files to MP3 files as well as dual mode type that can play both MP3 files and CDs.
