mobiBLU intros US2 slim MP3 player

The caps-obsessed mobiBLU are the latest in the long line of companies taking dead aim at the nano with their latest audio player, the US2, which actually manages to shave a few millimeters off the size of Apple's diminutive scratch magnet. Also like the nano, the US2 (which stands for UltraSlim 2, if you must know) comes in 1, 2, and 4GB varieties (flash memory, of course) and packs a 1.5-inch OLED color screen along with some SRS WoW sound enhancement for good measure. In addition to audio playback, the device also promises support for video and photos, as well as recording capabilities, although the specific formats beyond MP3 are unclear. Pricing doesn't look to be readily available either, but it looks like the US2 will land sometime in mid-July -- although probably not as soon in North America.

[Via DAPReview]

[Shaun B @ Jun 26th 2006 9:48PM]

nice sleek style i would say but just wouldnt fit my music libary. 4g wouldnt come close to my ipod video. these people should think before they release a new mp3 / mp4 player out in the states.

[Bobo @ Jun 26th 2006 9:53PM]

Blech.
That thing is hideous. Those buttons on the top just scream failure after repeated useage.

[jason @ Jun 26th 2006 9:54PM]

it looks like taser/stun gun.

[bliss @ Jun 26th 2006 9:58PM]

I've got to agree with the rest... but nice try on button functions.

[Nick @ Jun 26th 2006 9:59PM]

Shaun- So what you're saying is that "This product which was not designed for my needs does not fit my needs?"

The iPod nano also does not fit your needs but that's no reason to knock it as a product.

[MP3Guy @ Jun 26th 2006 10:21PM]

The color of screen looks a little bit dull. But I would like to give it a try first before give any comment.

[diulei @ Jun 26th 2006 10:53PM]

Looks like they borrowed some cues from Motorola. They even have a Razr-like bulge, even though it's on the top.

[Totalfixation @ Jun 27th 2006 2:23AM]

Man this company is coming out with alot of mp3s lately. I was lucky to meet a marketing guy from mobiblue. we talk for a few mins, seems like a cool guy. btw this is in Garden Grove. Hopefully he can hook me up with some good deal

[Atanas Boev @ Jun 27th 2006 7:16AM]

OMG, there is a photo with the device inside of a hamburger???
mobiBLU, you should pay more to the advertising agency, obviously the guys are starving there...

[Menhir @ Jun 27th 2006 9:00AM]

@diulei - Right on!

I was just about to say that this looks awfully similar to the Moto Razr, especially the buttons coz it looks like the Razr keypad with the laser-etched-blue-backlit goodness, the brushed metal casing, and the bulge on top.

[anon @ Jun 27th 2006 1:00PM]

Finally something that doesn't look like an iPod!

[sdsdv10 @ Jun 27th 2006 6:19PM]

@ Shaun B,

This is a 4GB flash player, competition is with the iPod Nano (which also comes in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB flavors), not the 5th Gen video iPod with a harddrive. But you knew that, right....

[andrew k from az @ Jun 28th 2006 3:32AM]

i think this thing looks awesome. engadget posted an incredible pic, mobiblu's ad agency should be congratulated.
the ergonomics may leave a little to be desired, but all in all a really adventurous-looking little device from a startlingly independent company that I believe will be driving innovation, if it isn't already. People love silver... plus the RAZR-esque nav buttons RAWK.

[SR @ Jul 4th 2006 3:08PM]

That's a good looking hamburger, minus the mobiBLU of course.