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Listen to the Sound of the Sony ClieBy Sony Electronics is now offering MP3 playback capability with their handheld models through the PEGA-SA500 MP3 module digital audio player, and they have built this capability into their newest model, the CLIE PEG-N760C handheld. The CLIE N760C handheld operates on the industry's latest Palm OS and runs on the Motorola Dragonball VZ 33MHz processor. The new model features an integrated digital audio player (MP3 and ATRAC3 file formats) along with the handheld industry's highest quality LCD screen with 320 x 320 pixel resolution and 16-bit color support. The PEGA-SA500 MP3 module enables MP3 audio file playback on all non-audio CLIE models, including the N610C, S320, and S300 handhelds, by connecting to the serial port of these devices. The module reads MP3 audio files stored on Memory Stick media and also enables stereo sound with gMovie application video clips by way of a digital signal processor (DSP) integrated into the unit. The CLIE SA500 accessory comes supplied with headphones and an installation CD-ROM with the following applications:
Both the CLIE N760C and the PEGA-SA500 enable Sony handhelds to play both native MP3 and encoded-ATRAC3 audio files. The unit reads digital audio files directly from a Memory Stick. An 8MB card is sufficient to free up the internal 8MB of memory for standard personal information management. However, a 128MB Memory Stick can store up to four hours of digital audio content. ATRAC3 audio files require the use of Magic Gate Memory Stick media, which are sold separately. The CLIE N760C comes bundled with software including
The new CLIE PEG-N760C handheld will retail for about $500, and the PEGA-SA500 MP3 module for about $130. Both devices will be available from retailers in October. Link: |
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