Step 2 - Multimedia User

Recommended Specification

Multi-media users require a powerful media player with a decent sized screen and a large amount of memory. Specialist video playing units are termed MP4's which refer to a video format known as MPEG4. Despite the terminology, these units do play a broad range of files formats.

Multi-media players cross over between MP3 players (such as the latest Apple i-Pods featuring 2.5 inch screens) and MP4 players that feature larger screen sizes for improved video viewing. The large screen models consume more power than their smaller counterparts.

These mult-media units therefore use high capacity batteries made from Lithium Polymer that are charged via USB cables connected to computers. Many units also have mains powered docking stations that allow the player to operate whilst the batteries are being recharged.

Built-in Memory
Built-in Memory Size

File Types
Display Type

Signal to Noise Ratio
Frequency Response
Microphone Headphone
Output
Sound Equalizer
Voice Recording

System Requirement
Component Udates
PC Connector

Power source
Max. Playtime

Dimensions
Weight

4.3" hard disk
160GB

MP3, AAC, WMA, MPEG-4, WAV, JPEG
4.3" LCD (480 x272 pixels, with 16.7m colours)

90 dB
20-20 Hz-kHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

PC Windows (minimum)
Yes - through firmware downloads
USB 2.0 (with docking unit)

Lithium Polymer in-built battery, recharge via USB 2.0
17 hours music, 5 hrs video 

(H x W x D) 13 x 8 x 3 cm
Less than 350 gram