System TALKS USB2-MVA Portable Media Player
By Alexander Grundner |
May 2nd, 2004
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On June 1st, a little known Japanese firm called System TALKS, Inc. will launch the USB2-MVA, an innovative 5.3 ounce, Compact Flash-based portable media player with an optional clip-on 1.8″ 20GB hard drive. The USB2-MVA is capable of playing MPEG-4, DivX, MP3, and JPEG digital files. Moreover, the device is equipped with A/V connectors for TV/video recording, or outputing video/photos/music to a TV or stereo for playback.
As the name implies, the USB2-MVA uses a 480Mbps, USB 2.0 connection for handling large video and MP3 collection file transfers. Unfortunately, though, the USB2-MVA’s has a somewhat dismal battery life: MP3 playback (when LCD is unused) 6 hours, MPEG-4 playback (when using Compact Flash) 2.5 hours, and only 1.5 hours when using the clip-on hard drive exclusively. But if you are still interested, 20,000 units will be manufactured and distributed in Japan this year with an MSRP of ¥34,800 (about $315.00 USD).
Specifications:
Liquid Crystal Display – 2.5″ TFT (resolution 320×240)
Flash Memory – CF card Type I and II
Hard drive options – 1.8″ 20GB HDD (option 20GB) or Micro Drive 2.2GB/4GB
Video formats – MPEG4, DivX (in NTSC)
Audio format – MP3
Image format – JPEG
Connectors – (1) USB2.0 (Mini), (1) Video-In jack (RCA), (1) Video-Out jack (RCA), (1) headphone jack
Weight – 150g (5.29 ounces)
Power source – Lithium-ion battery or AC adapter (5V DC/1.5A)
* Japanese Press Release (raw translation)
News Link: Gareth Edwards, “Handheld mp4 video player,” Dottocomu, May 1, 2004.
Filed in: Portable Media Players
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