Details about Creative's forthcoming ZEN X-Fi player – it's new portable media player (PMP) with Wi-Fi compatibility – have leaked online over the weekend.
Fansite epiZENter reports that Creative's new digital audio player is set to feature an SD expansion, built-in WiFi, speakers, an FM tuner and a voice recorder.
MSN and streamed media
The Wi-Fi feature will allow users to stream media from Creative's 'Public Media Server' as well as being able to chat on instant messaging services such as Yahoo! Messenger and Microsoft Live!
The X-Fi's specs also include two new sound effects "Crystallizer" and "Expand" and support for MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV and Audible, plus WMA video, MPEG4, DivX and MJPEG video.
Better battery
The devices' improved battery life is also said to offer 36 hours of audio playback or 5 hours of video playback.
Stay tuned for more 'official' details from Creative on further specs and X-Fi pricing as and when we get them.
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sommy
July 10th 2008
1. I like the idea although I am sceptical about the texting aspect. But this might be due to poor wifi coverage in mi area..
Anyway: according to my RSS reader this new ZEN was officially released today.You might want to update your news.
Details:
http://www.creative.com/products/mp3/zenxfi/
http://www.creative.com/corporate/pressroom/releases/welcome.asp?pid=12963
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