Acer MP-400 Spotted at IFA
Several months after Acer released its 20GB MP-500 PMP, folks at the IFA Convention earlier this month caught a glimpse of an even newer player, the MP-400. Despite the lower model number and specs that are basically identical to its predecessor (3.5-inch screen, MP3 & WMA and DiVX & MPEG-2/4 support, SD expansion slot, AV in/out), the MP-400 definitely has the upper hand in design. We don't know when or where the player will be released, but its sleek and simple design will likely be so magnetic that even gloved fingers will leave prints on it.
At the moment, the device is shrouded in mystery: dimensions, weight, battery life, and internal storage capacity are currently unknown. Cost is another question mark, though it's worth noting that the MP-500 usually has a price tag over $400. Since the specs (that we know of anyway) are the same on both players, it wouldn't be a surprise if the MSRPs were too. Considering that the Creative Zen Vision: W, a PMP with mostly superior specs, is now selling for $299, we hope this isn't the case.
Comments
Skobbolop on September 20, 2006 9:26 AM
looks a bit like the clix. Hard to tell how big it is compared to the Iriver though.
Utew on September 20, 2006 12:58 PM
Jenn,
Hard to make many conclusions from a couple of photos, but I'm not sure I agree with you on the design front advantage over the Clix.
The specs look great and are a big draw over the iRiver, however the beauty of the Clix is the control interface. A plethora of dedicated buttons on this new Acer player, does not a great interface make (sorry for the twisted grammer).
It's a bit like Frankenstein's monster in that regard. But perhaps it's better in person, so to speak...
Jenn on September 20, 2006 7:53 PM
Oh, no I don't think it's better looking than the clix. I wrote that it's better than its predecessor, the Acer MP-500. I actually don't mind all the buttons on this one, though I can't make out what's printed by the two in the back.
It sure would be great if we knew the storage capacity...
paindrain on September 21, 2006 8:23 PM
looks like an mrobe 500i