Tao WMP the MP3 Player Formerly Known as Aireo 2

By: Grahm Skee on August 16, 2005 12:36 AM

This is a player I have had my eye on for quite a while and I’m really excited about it. The Tao Wireless Media Player which was formerly the Aireo 2, is not your average MP3 player. Its main feature is it’s built in WiFi which will allow you to transfer music to your player, locate hotspots, and download content such as audio books, talk radio, and music while you are on the go.

The Tao WMP will also feature a built in FM transmitter as well as dual headphone jacks for you and a friend. There is no mention of file formats supported but will assume that it will support the major formats. It does however mention that it will support Audible.

The player is set to be released to select retailers in Q4 and will follow with a full launch at the beginning of next year. No word on the price but I will speculate that the price will be set at a slight premium to other 20GB players, so probably a little over $300.

Get ready for wireless P2P OTG!

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Comments

Nate on December 11, 2005 11:17 PM

Is the tao WMP available for purchase yet? If so, where?

Thanks

Bluetooth Fanboi on April 30, 2006 4:52 PM

You can buy it at taolife.com
$399 though? Way too expensive, too short battery life, and no video. I'll pass.

DDriver on July 1, 2006 11:14 PM

Does is stream pls files?

Tim on March 4, 2007 3:45 PM

I understand it is pricey and has some faults but for a number of reasons that I don't want to get into I must have this specific TAO version of the Aerio 2. I am having absolutely no luck in finding one at all and was hoping you may have some idea where I could obtain. The TAO website (and Giant Internataional website ) have been down for the last week so I have no way to contact them. I tried calling the headquarters in Atlanta but keep getting voice mails....any help would be greatly appreciated... Tim

Rox on July 30, 2007 10:10 PM

did you find it?

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