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The most important improvement in the SP504 is the use of the USB interface,which has greatly accelerated the download of music data from computer to MP3 player.Nearly all computers have USB ports these days,and this interface has some decisive advantages over serial or parallel interfaces.Thanks to the USB interface,data can now be downloaded to the MP3 player 15 times more quickly than previously.In addition to higher speed,a maximum of 127 USB devices can be connected to and disconnected from a computer during operation.
The Pontis SP504 is not only technically impressive; it is visually unique and impressive as well. Scarcely larger than a cigarette pack,and weighing a mere 90 grams,the Pontis SP504 is truly an ideal companion.One of its most striking qualities is its design.With its horizontal format and ergonomic shape,the SP504 is one of few MP3 players designed in this manner.The color of the casing - steel blue --is also new.Small but important improvements include the lettering on the buttons and a battery life indicator on the player's LED screen.
The Pontis SP504 stores music on MultiMediaCards,which are already being used by renowned manufacturers such as Siemens,Nokia,Hitachi and Panasonic.Scarcely larger than a postage stamp,the MultiMediaCard is nevertheless extremely sturdy.Cards with a maximum storage capacity of 32 MB are currently available.Because the SP504 contains 2 memory slots,the storage capacity of the SP504 is doubled to 64 MB, enough for around one hour of music enjoyment in CD quality.The two slot system makes changing MultiMediaCards child's play, and puts an end to the restrictions on storage capacity from which other players suffer.
The Pontis LED software supplied with the player takes care of communication between computer and MP3 player and it supports Windows 98/2000 and Mac OS.
Specifications:
· Storage Media: MultiMediaCard
· Card Slots: 2 Internal Memory: NO
· Maximum Memory at the moment: 64 MB (=2 x 32 MB),max.4 GB
· Bass adjustable: YES
· Treble adjustable: YES
· Repeat Functions: YES (Single,All,Shuffle)
· Windows 98/2000: YES
· MacOS: YES
· Display: alphanumeric Display (2 Rows)
· Title Info: YES
· Battery Status: YES
· USB Interface: YES (built-in)
· External Power Supply: YES (DC-In 3V)
· ROM-Cards: YES
· Software: YES (Ripping,Encoding and Transfer)
· Encoding Bitrate: 32 -256 kbit
· Batteries: 2 x 1,5 Volt AA
· Playing Time: 14 hours
· Size: 20 x 110 x 70 mm
· Weight: 90 gram (without batteries)
Requirements
Windows 98/2000 or Mac OS and a USB port. |