iRiver's all inclusive Lplayer

iRiver has finally launched its “impressively small and sleek” Lplayer in the U.S., following the “multifunctional” digital player’s debut in Korea. The Lplayer features a 2-inch TFT LCD screen, and iRiver’s ‘D-Click’ navigation, which means you control the device by pressing on the outer edges of the screen, as well as 4 hours of video playback and 12 hours of music play.

Earning its multifunctional name, the Lplayer supports a “vast array of capabilities including:” music, video, photo viewer, FM radio and FM recording, voice recording and more. Supported formats include: MP3, WMA, ASF, FLAC and OGG Q10 for music and MPGE, WMV9, XVID for video.

And you can afford one: the 4G Lplayer is only $110, and for a $160 you can upgrade to the 8G model. And it comes in pink!

iriver, the international digital device powerhouse known around the world for its innovative designs, announces the impressively small and sleek Lplayer Multifunctional MP4 Player. Featuring iriver’s unique D-Click control and a wide, colorful 2.0” TFT LCD screen, the tiny Lplayer holds far more features than one would expect from its ultra-simplistic and lightweight package. The vast array of capabilities includes music, video, photo viewer, FM radio and FM recording, voice recording and more. The Lplayer also packs an amazing value at just $109.99 (4G), and $159.99 (8G).

Sean Oh, Head of U.S. Operations for iriver, said, “Consumers have come to expect extreme style and innovation from iriver, and the new Lplayer delivers on all counts. The Lplayer is a perfect example of how iriver manages to mesh sophistication with endless capabilities, and offer it all at a price that will surprise.”

Available in black, white, and pink, the Lplayer incorporates iriver’s unique D-Click Control System. This allows the user to control any function by simply pressing up, down, left and right with their fingertips on the outer edges of the player. Supporting a wide variety of music and video file types with up to 4 hours of video play and 12 hours of music, the colorful 2.0” TFT LCD screen provides a crystal clear picture. As a bonus, the first 100,000 Lplayers distributed around the world will come preloaded with a special 14-minute music video by the popular alternative rock band, Muse.

The extensive features of the Lplayer Multifunctional MP4 Player include:

* Small and Lightweight Design (2.36 x 1.69 x 0.5 inches, 1.45 oz)
* D-Click System Controls
* 262K Color 2.0” TFT LCD
* Supports Music Files Including MP3, WMA, ASF, FLAC and OGG Q10
* Supports Video Files Including MPGE, WMV9, XVID
* FM Radio and FM Recording
* Voice Recording
* Photo Viewer
* Text Viewer
* USB 2.0 – Ultra Fast Data Transfer
* 4 Hour Video Play with Internal Rechargeable Battery
* 12 Hours of Music Play
* Firmware Upgradeable

The Lplayer is available at amazon.com, J&R, B&H Photos and Video, and other retail stores.