Creative digital mp3 player

MILPITAS, Calif. -- Creative Technology has released the latest version of its portable digital audio player, the Creative Nomad II.

The key feature of the Nomad II is its programmability, according to the company. By using that feature, the Nomad II can be programmed to support multiple digital audio formats, such as MP3 and Microsoft Windows Media or software extensions that will be made available at www.nomadworld.com.

In addition, Nomad II is designed to enable consumers to download support for future digital rights management technology, including SDMI compliance requirements, enabling the Nomad II to play digital music in secure formats.

The new NOMAD II comes equipped with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection for faster transfer rates and hot-plugging connectivity, a wired remote for accessing the playback controls, a backlit LCD and SSFDC (Solid State Floppy Disk Card) compliant flash memory card support in all configurations. It also features a built-in FM tuner, MP3 playback and voice recording capability.

According to Creative, the Nomad II will be available in Canada for less than $600.

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