Monday, May 11, 2009

Linux based portable media player

portable media player

BlueRadios announced a near-eye portable media player (PMP) with a Kopin SVGA micro display. The WiFi-enabled WiPC (Wireless internet PC) weighs three ounces only, offers the viewing experience of a 15-inch display, runs Linux, Android, or Windows CE/Mobile, and consumes one Watt of power. The PMP provides access to Internet-based content including audio and video.

The Kopin "Golden-I" color liquid crystal micro display provides 800 x 600-pixel resolution and "superb magnifying optics. The WiPC offers built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and "3.5G" modems, and a "cellular handset" capability is planned for a future release. Interactivity is available via voice recognition command and control, as well as a jog wheel and an "optical finger mouse. The WiPC offers a full web browser, with access to multimedia content, streaming media, and the ability to open PDF files. The GPS receiver is backed up with navigation and Location Based Services (LBS) support, and videoconferencing is also said to be available.

Features and specification of PMP

* Processor -- Multitask-enabling dual-core processor
* Flash -- 16GB microSD card and SIM socket card-holder
* Display -- Kopin SVGA (800 x 600) liquid crystal micro display (LCD).
* USB -- 1 x USB on-the-go (OTG) port, also used for recharging internal Lithium battery
* Communications:
o 2G/3.5G cellular modem
o GPS
o Bluetooth
o WiFi
o FM (Tx/Rx)
* Other features:
o Voice recognition command and control
o Optical finger mouse
o Text to speech and vice-versa
* Power -- 1 x rechargeable Lithium cell battery; consumes 1 Watt
* Weight -- 3 oz (85g)
* Operating system -- Linux, Android, Windows CE

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