Wolverine intros 120GB MVP 9120 PMP

Wolverine has just unveiled the latest addition to their MVP line of kid-designed (we're just guessin') portable media players. The MVP 9120 comes loaded with a 120GB drive, which Wolverine says makes it the largest-capacity portable media player on the market at the moment. The unit also includes a 7-in-1 memory card reader and has video out so you can connect it to a projector or TV. It's also apparently the only device on the market that'll work with 33 different RAW-type camera files with EXIF information -- which may be enough for some to put up with the rather unique choice of colors. The device also comes with all the necessary cables, a remote control, an ear piece and a carrying case with a built-in speaker.  Total cost: $599.

[Matt @ Feb 27th 2006 9:32AM]

What media formats can this thing handle?

[TZK @ Feb 27th 2006 9:49AM]

Damn! That looks sharp.

[Joshy @ Feb 27th 2006 9:50AM]

This is good news but it should be noted that these Wolverine devices are rebandged Vosonic devices (www.vosonic.com). Currently the Vosonic 6230 has the same specs but only go up to 100GB.

Vosonic's devices are also silver, not flashy red.

[derek @ Feb 27th 2006 9:52AM]

no thanks, i'll stick with my ipod video

[popeye @ Feb 27th 2006 9:53AM]

What is with that stupid 'W' logo anyway. Looks like absolute sh!te

[Jason @ Feb 27th 2006 9:57AM]

That's a logo? I thought the paint was peeling or it was scratched.

[Derek @ Feb 27th 2006 11:53AM]

Pretty impressive specs, all around. Although I think we may have to drop the "P" in "PMP" when referring to these behemoths.

[Wayde @ Feb 27th 2006 12:03PM]

Always have to have the one guy who mentions he will stick to his Ipod. Fine. Stick to it, its just nice knowing other products are available. I to am an Ipod user, but realise fully there are devices out there that can do some jobs better.

These products are designed for certain people. Why dont you try putting your MMC card from your camera into your video Ipod, then tell me how great your Ipod is...

[Sd2000 @ Feb 27th 2006 12:22PM]

I am waiting till late May when the 10000 series comes out because that unit will have video in. I can then offload content from my Tivo to take on the road.

[Julian Bond @ Feb 27th 2006 12:41PM]

This device has a lot going for it, especially when it's available without hard drive so you can fit your own. The catch is that there are reports that the sound quality is not very good. Just looking at the specs I'd happily give up all the memory card interfaces for open source firmware (And OGG/FLAC support) and a slightly more elegant set of buttons. And a lower price of course. I'm not sure but I suspect we could do with a few more video codecs and file formats as well.

I really think Cowon (and others) should do something like this too. Those of us with big music collections and a desire to carry them all the time need this as 1.8" drives are too small and too expensive. The Zen Xtra firmware is screwed. The old Archos are now obsolete. Which leaves this as the only game in town.
- 2.5" drive
- USB mass storage and Host
- OSS firmware
- Just ignore WMA Plays4Sure and AAC Fairplay DRM. We don't need or want it. (Just Say No To DRM!)

[jnasato @ Feb 27th 2006 1:07PM]

That RED just burned holes in my eyeballs.

[Nicole @ Feb 27th 2006 1:08PM]

Pretty cool, even if it is way outta my price range. 120GB makes me realize how little my 30GB iPod is.

[Qubit @ Feb 27th 2006 2:35PM]

I just hope they don't have overly fragile screens which voids the warranty when they break, so they can make you buy a new one every month; like all iPods.

Other than that, a 120 gb mp3 player would be nice for those who don't want to spend the time swaping their songs on a flash card. (I don't mind swaping files on a flash card ;)

[Qasim @ Feb 27th 2006 2:49PM]

think soon i might have to upgrade from my 5g 60gb to 120 gb, that would be cool

[Perlgurl @ Feb 27th 2006 4:01PM]

This device has potential - decent size, RAW support for the photographer who does not want to lug around a computer but would like to make sure images are ok (camera is properly calibrated, etc.) but for it to really work it would also need:

(1) Exceptional battery life for dumping and viewing (Many on the market can't stay powered long enough to dump a 4GB microdrive in one battery life. So whats the point of having 120GB?
(2) A decent color that doesn't scream STEAL ME
(3) A decent view utility with zoom to full res, etc. Ideally, you could script it yourself
(4) 7-In-1 including CF and Microdrive support
(5) Sturdy enough for travel

I guess we'll just have to see. I suppose I've just listed my dream device, but if it played decent music too, great!

[glacia00 @ Feb 27th 2006 9:10PM]

Guess I should have waited. I bought their 100GB flashpro recently. One of the few gadgets I will say I love.

I bought it just before a trip and dumped 50+GB of mp3s on it and used it to move my trip pics onto from my camera no computer needed. Voice recording worked good sound quality was very good. Radio didn't have such great reception but could have been the area I was at.