The new portable Flash Memory audio players “X-mate” from Sea grand Japan will be available in 256MB, 512MB and 1GB capacity in black / blue / silver / red and orange. The USB / ear phone rotary cable attachment can be used as an earphone during music playback and as a USB terminal when used with a PC. The high quality audio player supports MP3 / WMA / WAV files. Playback corresponding bit rate is MP3 32 – 320kbps and WMA with 32 – the 192kbps, it also supports WMA DRM. USB mass storage function allows to save any file onto the flash memory. Besides as a voice recorder the player can record radio programs directly using the built in FM tuner. Also included is a 2.5mm line in for direct stereo recording. The large 4 line EL display with backlight is easy to read.

The X-mate is powered by a single AAA battery which provides 12 hours of playback. It measures 56 x 24 x 23mm and weighs 38 grams. It will be on sale in Japan from December 16th.

The attachment cable can be used as ear phone output at the time of Audio playback and can be rotated for a USB terminal when connecting to the PC.