Here’s another inexpensive DAP from China that’s filled to the brim with features. For $50, the 512MB Ainol V3 offers MP3/WMA/WAV/Ogg audio support, an FM radio, text reader, USB 2.0 interface, and expandability with miniSD cards. The miniscule 1.3-inch screen won’t provide a particularly enjoyable video experience (AMV only), especially given its 160 x 128 resolution, but a 260K-color TFT is great for viewing JPG/BMP/GIF photos. The included lithium battery is user-replaceable and can power the player for up to 8 hours.
The V3 measures 2.36″ x 1.29″ x 0.51″ and comes in white, black, and pink. A 1GB model is also available (for import, of course) for $69.
6 Comments
Sid32 on August 11, 2006 10:31 PM
How cheap can mp3 get? 50 for 512? Next year 25 for 1 gig?
bldkcstark on August 14, 2006 7:07 AM
Clock radio’s are $10 and 10 times the size. In a few years MP3 players will be hanging on the checkout rack at Wal-Mart with the candy bars and be completely disposable.
Zarniwoop on August 14, 2006 1:23 PM
Why didn’t any Chinese person ask what the word “Ainol” meant when spoken in English?
Jenn on August 15, 2006 2:57 AM
LOL, it’s not what it looks like. “Ai” is pronounced “eye.”
rob on August 17, 2006 1:26 AM
I picked up a fake nano in Shenzhen for US$35. 8GB and more features than the original. It has crashed a couple of times but is fine after a reboot. Incredible value makes you wonder how cheaply they can produce these things.
dennis abey on November 11, 2006 4:45 PM
i will like to order some items in yr stores.and do u take credit and do u ship internatioanl.