Thirdwave NC602 - MP3 player - Brief Article

Japan, Inc., August, 2003

Here's a couple of portable MP3 players and memory storage gadgets for your enjoyment--the Japanese seem to love 'em, that's for sure. This one here's a music player and (detachable) USB Flash RAM key drive, permitting the playback of MP3 files at 32-320kbps and going strong for eight to 12 hours on a single set of batteries. There are actually two different versions available: the 128 MB NC602-128MB, which costs less dinero, obviously, and the obviously named NC602-256MB which, oh, never mind. Both work with any flavor of Windows and, because Apples are way cool until they start horribly and irretrievably crashing for no reason 7 million times a day, any Mac too. Their dimensions are a lithe 73x35x16mm and, thanks to the USB 1.1 interface, won't be needing any tiresome cables or drivers to get working. Looks-wise, they're identical to the Nomad MuVo in every respect--but Creative's machine won't be suing or anything cuz the NC602s are much bigger and harder (at least the 256 MB one is) and will kick its head in.

More info: http://info.twave.co.jp/index_j.html