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.
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posted Jun 26th 2006 9:14PM
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.
Blech.
That thing is hideous. Those buttons on the top just scream failure after repeated useage.
it looks like taser/stun gun.
I've got to agree with the rest... but nice try on button functions.
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.
The color of screen looks a little bit dull. But I would like to give it a try first before give any comment.
Looks like they borrowed some cues from Motorola. They even have a Razr-like bulge, even though it's on the top.
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
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...
@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.
Finally something that doesn't look like an iPod!
@ 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....
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.
That's a good looking hamburger, minus the mobiBLU of course.