MSI takes on Ipod Nano

Its flash-based player, the P610, comes in capacities of 128MB to 4GB and plays video and FM channels, depending on where it is in the world. We saw an impressive live demo of the tiddly device that weighs only 45 grams and that includes its rechargeable lithium ion battery.

It plays MP3 and WMA files and supports the evil DRM as well. You can get it to remember up to 15 RM stations and you can annoy the RIAA by recording from the radio.

It has a very nice 1.8-inch screen claims a fourtee-hour battery life and supports SRS WOW surround sound.

A second other model, the P640, is hard drive-based and comes with either an eight or ten gigabyte one-inch drive inside. It weights 80 grams and supports everything that P610 supports and plays up to 10 hours. Both devices can record audio and support USB 2.0.

Final prices for the devices were not available, but we did manage to get some pictures.

L'Inq
Digital Consumer Channel