Sharp Japan has announced a new range Flash memory based digital boomboxes. The futuristic looking sound systems have a LED in the center which shows track information, date and time. There will be two models available QT-MPA5 with 512 MB memory and QT-MPA10 with 1 GB memory features include built in digital AM/FM tuner, embedded memory, sleep timer and USB 2.0 to transfer songs from a PC. MP3, WMA and WMA with DRM files are supported for playback. With the stereo mini jack it is possible to connect MP3 players, Discman etc and record directly in MP3 format at 64 / 128 / 192 kbps bit rate. The units are portable and can be powered by six AA batteries or via AC adapter.

The units have an output of 2W×2ch, they measure 410×177×122mm and weigh 2.1 kg. The QT-MPA5 is due in May, the QT-MPA10 in June for approximately 25,000 Yen ($ 223) and 33,000 Yen ($ 300) approximately.