Bantam Interactive Brings Value to the Digital Audio Hard Drive Market
Market Wire, 20050229
Digital audio enthusiasts craving a full-featured portable hard drive device to listen to music, the radio or e-books can satisfy their appetite with Bantam Interactive's BA1000.
The sleek, stainless steel-cased BA1000 features a built-in MP3 encoder, enabling the user to record music directly from cassettes, CDs or albums into MP3 format without the use of a PC. Along with FM radio and voice recording capabilities, it offers the first customizable horizontal or vertical LCD with white backlight. The BA1000 also takes advantage of USB 2.0 technology to transfer files 40 times quicker than standard USB port connections.
The device uses the ultra-slim Toshiba 1.8-in. hard drive and comes equipped with a built-in Lithium-Polymer battery, which automatically recharges while downloading and offers 16 hours of battery life. The BA1000 can also be used as a portable hard drive to back up and transfer files. It comes in 2GB and 5GB versions, allowing users to store up to 600 and 1,800 WMA(R) songs, respectively. Priced at $229.99 and $329.99, the two models will be available in March 2003 exclusively online at www.bantamUSA.com.
"The digital audio market has exploded and the demand for a high-capacity device with all the latest features at an affordable price point is needed," said Santosh Patel, president of Bantam Interactive Technologies, Inc. "The BA1000 was designed to meet this desire. It features a built-in MP3 encoder for direct stereo in-line recording, high-speed downloading using USB 2.0 technology, and a vertical and horizontal display. By listening to the consumer's demands, Bantam Interactive continues to stir up the market and delivers players based on innovation, fashion and unique design."
The BA1000 measures 4.2 x 2.6 x 1.2 in. (107 x 66 x 31 mm) and weighs 6.8 oz. (194 g). It comes packaged with custom-designed earbuds with remote in-line display, a USB cable and an AC adapter. The MP3/WMA(R) player is Audible compatible, upgradeable to future digital audio formats, and backward compatible with USB 1.1. The BA1000 offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 90-day limited warranty.
For further information on Bantam Interactive products and accessories, please visit www.bantamUSA.com.
About Bantam Interactive
Bantam Interactive Technologies, Inc. is an emerging developer in Web-enabled audio and visual technology. The company's mission is to develop, manufacture and distribute market leading personal audio and video devices that provide customers with performance, value, unique features and innovative, ultra-compact bantam-sized design. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.
For further sales information, please contact:
Tel: 314/802-0132
Email: sales@bantamUSA.com
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