Delux iShow DLA-688 Now With Softcore Porn
China-based Delux is adding a new flash player to their DLA line (that little thing dangling from the girl's wrist is what you're supposed to be looking at). Alternatively referred to as the iShow and the DLA-688—each with slight variations on what is printed on the front of the player—the 1GB device is turning heads all over China with its racy ad campaign.
Risqué advertising aside, the DLA-688 offers what we're starting to see more of on flash devices these days: video playback (albeit on a 1.8-inch TFT screen). Unfortunately, the player is compatible only with proprietary MTV files, which require the AMV codec. This may not be an immediate deal killer, though, as other features include an ebook reader, FM radio, games, and voice recorder. Of course there's also the standard MP3/WMA/WAV and JPG/GIF/BMP support, USB 2.0 interface, and multi-language options. All this on a flash player!
When released, it seems the DLA-688 will sell for an unbelievably low $50 (399 yuan)! You'll need to import it on your own, of course, but it may be worth it. Check out all the MP3 and MP4 gadgets Delux already lists on their English site.
[Delux]
Comments
Mikael on July 29, 2006 3:32 PM
if it comes with the girl ill take it!
-Mikael
John Harary on July 30, 2006 6:06 AM
Be careful, this player is powered by Actions SoC and can be seized at the european borders and the importation into US will probably forbiden after September 15th
Bumbletrizl on July 30, 2006 8:12 AM
@ John H. >>> why??
John Harary on July 30, 2006 6:06 PM
Actions Semiconductor has infringed two patents from Sigmatel and most people have expected that the International Trade Commission (ITC) will confirm the previous ITC judge ruling on September 15th. Furthermore on July 25th, Sigmatel said that it intends to start filing border seizure measures in Europe to enforce its European-based patents. The seizure measures permit unlicensed MP3 players that infringe SigmaTel's European patents and are imported into Europe to be confiscated by European customs officials
John Harary on July 30, 2006 6:13 PM
If you carelly the above article, you will remark that the author has pointed out that "you'll need to import it on your own", because no one will take the risk to import this procduct into Europe or into the US as it can be confiscated at the border
John Harary on July 30, 2006 6:17 PM
If you read carefully the above article, you will remark that the author has pointed out that "you'll need to import it on your own", because no one will take the risk to import this product into Europe or into the US as it can be confiscated at the border. It is like you go to Thailand for holidays and come back with a fake Rolex watch, you will get some trouble with the customs !!!!!
jaalin on July 31, 2006 11:21 AM
isn't that a meizu m6 that the girl in the top picture is holding?
glitch on July 31, 2006 12:52 PM
yeah, it sure looks like an m6 mini player to me. I still don't know what meizu has to do with Delux , but maybe it's just the writers mistake :)
Jenn on July 31, 2006 11:03 PM
I don't think it's the meizu. Check out this link for more pictures from the ad campaign: http://bbs.pcpop.com/4000042/442/8086/index.html?mainurl=http://bbs.pcpop.com/060719/719932.html&referrer=http://www.pcpop.com/doc/0/147/147388.shtml
jaalin on August 4, 2006 11:16 AM
ah, nice link jenn. the strip on the right looks a bit different than the m6... not to mention the m6 should look smaller!
Jonny on March 24, 2007 10:05 AM
Lucy! Please call me