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iAudio U2 1 GB Digital Music Player $99.99 with FREE shipping (after $20 in savings) Posted Saturday, June 24, 2006 by David
This platinum black and ultra-slim iAudio U2 1 GB Digital Music Player includes an FM radio and is palm and pocket portable. iAudio is a cNet Award Winner for their new industry first, MP3 file filtering and sound enhancement technology. iAudio's proprietary MP3 chipset is now redefining MP3 sound and taking the MP3 audio experience to the next level. The player has up to 20 hours of continuous playback, an FM stereo radio and voice recorder with microphone. The player also includes a wide graphic LCD with an indigo-blue backlight that displays lyrics. Also has high-speed USB 2.0 downloading at 20Mbps and uploading at 25Mbps; an easy-to-use 5-direction navigation jog button; an AC adapter and high-quality Cresyn earphones and fashion carrying case and necklace. Supports MP3, WMA, ASF and WAV formats, plus is Mac and Linux OS compatible.
JetAudio's iAudio U2 1 GB Digital Music Player is one versatile MP3 player and recorder. The device sports 1 GB internal flash memory for about 8.5 hours of 128 kbps digital audio playback or recording--its direct MP3 encoding is perfect for generating digital files from your analog formats like LPs, cassettes, and VHS tape. Encode the files with the U2, then download them directly to your PC or external hard drive for future listening. And with the U2's high-speed USB 2.0 interface, you'll enjoy download speeds of up to 20 Mbps and impressive 25 Mbps transfers when uploading files to the device.
The U2's super-slim body fits easily in your hand or pocket, and the its 5-direction key makes operation a snap, affording one-handed control of most common functions. You can use it for file transport and/or storage, too. The U2 also features a FM Radio and a full-function voice recorder with multiple bitrate options. Preset your favorite FM channels (with custom channel names) for one-touch access to your favorites.
Enjoy high-end sound reproduction with support for multiple codecs, including MP3, WMA, ASF, and even high-quality linear-PCM WAV files with brilliant reproduction (Ogg Vorbis compatibility is under development and will be supported by a firmware upgrade). Using Macintosh or Linux platforms? You can still use the U2 as a portable hard drive (file transfer only).
View all your file information on the unit's bright, 4-line graphic LCD, which features a bright and cool-looking indigo-blue backlight. At-a-glance function icons make interpreting the display a piece of cake. A cool new feature even supports the display of song lyrics (via associated ALC data).
Tiny and light like the iAudio U2 1 GB Digital Music Player itself, the unit's rechargeable lithium polymer battery provides up to 20 hours of continuous playback. You can charge the battery using your computer via a USB connection. Charge time is 2 hours in normal mode, 6 hours in slow-charge mode.
Discover true, rich bass sound using onboard BBE Sound, which JetAudio selected for its the clarity of its enhancement. With a total of 6 top-of-the-line sound effects (5-band EQ, BBE, Mach3Bass, MP Enhance, and 3D Surround and Pan), the U2 can create up to 1.2 trillion different sounds.
You can search playlists through navigation while listening to a different song. The user interface is as simple as the Windows OS. You can create folders by favorite musicians and manage all your songs, files, playlists, and settings directly from your computer. CD ripping, file transfer, and even radio channel settings are controlled via this simple interface.
You can also create and edit playlists directly on the iAudio U2 1 GB Digital Music Player. Random, repeat, and other playback modes are available. (The player will support M3U playlists via a Firmware upgrade.) The supplied JetLogo program lets you design and transfer your own animated logo to the player.
As technologies change, your audio player shouldn't be left behind. New codecs and functionality will be supported with regular firmware updates available from JetAudio. Cresyn-brand headphones are a standard accessory, and the iAudio U2 1 GB Digital Music Player also comes with a carrying case and a convenient neck strap.
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