| mobiBLU Unveil Podcast-Enabled MP3 Players |
| Written by News Editor | |
| Tuesday, 02 May 2006 | |
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Podcast Ready, the maker of the first truly portable podcast management software, and mobiBLU, the creator of the world's smallest full-featured digital audio player today announced the launch of the first podcast-enabled MP3 players. mobiBLU's latest MP3 player, the B153, will come pre-installed with Podcast Ready's myPodder podcast management software and the longest playback time available on the market. A myPodder-enabled 2GB Cube is being launched through Target stores nationwide, and both products will have worldwide distribution.
Podcast Ready's myPodder software provides complete
podcast portability, unlike other podcast-enabling technologies that are
available only on desktop computers. Users can plug the mobiBLU MP3 devices into
any Internet-connected computer and instantly access myPodder to update,
subscribe to and manage their favorite podcasts. Podcast Ready also provides a
simple-to-use podcast directory and one-click podcast subscription. The myPodder
software is available now in English and by June will also be available in
Japanese, Korean and German.
In addition to making podcast listening and subscribing
easier, the mobiBLU B153 sets a new standard for battery life - 150 hours (based
on playback of 128kbps, 44.1 KHz, non-DRM MP3 files, volume at level 20 and
display in sleep mode). The battery life decreases to 100 hours when using WMA
DRM files only. The B153 is a full featured, high-performance MP3 player which
includes FM Tuner, voice recording (using the built-in microphone) and the
latest audio enhancement technology from SRS WOW(TM) HD. The B153 comes in three
memory storage sizes (512MB, 1GB, 2GB) and two colors.
The second generation of the popular mobiBLU Cube
(model #DAH-1500i) is a 2GB MP3 player with one of the smallest form factors in
the industry, measuring slightly less than one inch each way. It sports an
attractive OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display that draws less power
than conventional LCD displays. The result is longer playback time compared to
other, larger players, extraordinary for a player so small.
The strategic partnership between mobiBLU and Podcast Ready will involve installation of myPodder software on a variety of innovative mobiBLU devices beyond the B153 and 2GB Cube. |
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