SanDisk has launched a new flash-based portable media player (PMP), called the Sansa View, which the company says combines a vast array of features and generous capacity, at an affordable price.
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In addition to this, the Sansa View will also have photo display, FM radio, and audio book capabilities, with an option to increase memory (up to 8GB) by adding a microSD or microSDHC card.
SanDisk Vice President of Marketing – Sansa AV Product line, Eric Bone said, “The Sansa View is a new video MP3 player that combines all of the great characteristics of an MP3 player with the video capabilities of a PMP, and packs it into a pocketable device. What’s more, we’re once again showing that category-leading technology can still be very affordable.”
Product details are as follows:
Music
– Supports MP3, protected and unprotected WMA, WAV, and DRM-free MP3 downloads
– Gapless playback for smoother music transition
– Digital FM radio with 20 pre-sets
– Audible audiobook support
Video
– Video compatibility with MPEG4, WMV, H.264
– Sansa Media Converter supports a large number of video formats that includes DivX
– Smooth video playback at 30 frames per second (fps)
Photos
– Photo JPEG viewing capabilities
Other Features
– Slim, thin and lightweight design for easy portability – 8.8mm at the slimmest part
– 2.4″ TFT colour screen with 320×240 resolution
– Battery life: 35 hours for audio and 7 hours for video
– Voice recorder with built-in microphone
– MicroSD/SDHC expansion slot for additional memory capacity
Pricing and Availability
The Sansa View will be available in Australia starting this November and will have an RRP of $299 for the 8GB model and $379 for the 16GB model.
See: www.sandisk.com
