February 12, 2007 12:13 PM PST

'MPMan' maker tries a comeback

by Mike Yamamoto
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(Credit: Pocket-lint)

Ever heard of "MPMan"? Don't worry, we had to look it up too. It's considered the first portable digital audio player in the world, created by South Korea's Saehan and released in 1998 in Asia.

Now, the same company is hoping to make history again (presumably with more commercial success) with "The Blade," a portable media device that's true to its name at barely a quarter-inch thick and weighing only 1 ounce. Despite its diminutive size, Pocket-lint says the Blade still manages to include a 1.5-inch display, a voice recorder and an FM radio.

It should also include a magnifying glass, to watch video on that tiny screen.

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Just a rebranded mobiBLU US2
by ssjmichael February 12, 2007 5:47 PM PST
This is nothing more than a rebranded mobiBLU US2. You can see that player here: http://www.mobibluamerica.com/newproduct.html
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