Shiro's SQ-S PMP will go sunbathing with you

You probably don't want to be seen at the beach with most solar-powered PMPs, but Shiro's SQ-S is superior in functionality if not in appearance. It can store 16GB of APE, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, or WMA files, receive and record FM radio broadcasts and play video on its itty-bitty screen. Unfortunately only its backside is adorned with solar panels -- four hours of tanning on a beach towel will get you up to 35 hours of music and 7 hours of video, but you won't be operating it while it's lying on its face. No word yet about price, availability, or a flesh-and-blood photo, but let's hope it looks as good in real life as it does in this render.

[Via PMP Today]

[Techie @ Oct 14th 2008 6:05AM]

Is it me or does it look like a Sansa? Anyhow it doesn't matter what it has inside if the sound quality sucks.

[Mike @ Oct 14th 2008 7:05AM]

According to HardwareZone:

"Other usages will be video watching, photo viewing, text viewer and voice recording. This player comes in sleek black with 3 colors (Silver/ Red/ Blue) and 4 patterns variation in its circular keypad."

Also they said its at the:
"Hong Kong Electronics Fair Autumn Edition from October 13 to 16, booth 2D06, Hall 2."

Engadget....find us some yummy real pics :)

[Gnormie @ Oct 14th 2008 7:23AM]

Nice idea, but music players would rarely ever get any sun as they are either in your pocket or in your hand with the back facing downwards.