Olympus has introduced its first flash memory type music players in the m:robe series. The new m:robe MR-F10, m:robe MR-F20 and m:robe MR-F30 features organic electroluminescent colour displays for vivid colour reproduction, wide viewing angle, fast response and excellent LCD visibility. The players are equipped with WOW sound enhancement technology which enables users to enjoy 3D audio experience with impressive bass, and rich, clear sound reproduction. The drag-and-drop support enables files to be transferred to players without the installation of additional software. There is a direct encoding function for easy recording from CD and MD players. The m:robe MR-F10 and m:robe MR-F20 comes with a 65,000-colour organic electroluminescent display, while the m:robe MR-F30 comes with a 260,000-colour organic electroluminescent display that offers vivid colour reproduction. Compact m:robe MR-F20 (32 grams) and m:robe MR-F30 (40 grams) allow users to download JPEG images from a personal computer and view them while listening to music. In addition, they have a built-in FM tuner with an aircheck function for recording radio broadcasts.

The built-in microphone allows users to make voice recordings at up to 128kbps sound quality setting. The m:robe MR-F10 and m:robe MR-F30 have a mirror-glazed finish. The m:robe MR-F20 has control keys that glow red in contrast to the screen’s black face when the power is switched on.
The compact m:robe MR-F10, F20 and F30 are available in 512MB and 1GB flash memory; the 512MB model holds approximately 120 songs, while the 1GB model holds about 240 songs.
The m:robe MR-F10, m:robe MR-F20 and m:robe MR-F30 feature up to 10 hours, 11 hours and 15 hours battery life, respectively.
The m:robe MR-F10, m:robe MR-F20 and m:robe MR-F30 will be launched at COMEX 2005. Recommended retail prices for each model will be announced at the show. The standard package will include a USB Cable, Mini USB Plug Adaptor, Line-in Cable, Earphones embedded Necklace and m:robe Manager Program Software.