Local Creative distributor, Sahara Computers, has announced that Creative's NOMAD Jukebox 3, the first digital audio player with SB1394 connectivity to the PC, will be available locally in May. The product features a 20GB storage capacity, allowing it to store up to 8000 songs at a sound playback quality of 98dB SNR (line-out).
With transfer speed reaching less than one second per song, the SB1394 connection is ideally suited for use with Creative's Sound Blaster Audigy family of sound cards, which also feature SB1394 connectivity.
Gordon Buitendach, local Creative representative, adds that the product also offers USB 1.1 connectivity: "However, with SB1394 we allow you to download more than a song per second, while its line-in recording allows for the creation of quality MP3 and WAV files in real time. I know of no other digital audio player that offers 98dB SNR playback quality."
Navigating of up to 20GB of content on the NOMAD Jukebox 3 is easy, thanks to the introduction of the Scroller wheel, which allows users to move through the interface and create playlists on-the-fly in seconds. This feature also accesses a host of customisation options and EAX environment presets to create the sound of music being played in different venues, such as an arena or jazz club.
In difficult listening environments such as a plane or car, or even late at night when trying to tone down sudden contrasts in the audio track, activate Smart Volume Management (SVM) which intelligently controls the dynamic range of a song, allowing for a superior listening experience.
"The player ships with one rechargeable lithium-ion battery that powers up to 11 hours of continuous playback, but a second battery is available separately. Using both batteries simultaneously allow users to unplug the NOMAD Jukebox 3 and listen for up to 22 hours without the need to recharge the batteries," comments Ross Jardien, sales manager at Sahara Computers.
In a home or office setting, front and rear line-outs and Multi-Channel Effects on the player allow users to enjoy 3D audio with 4.1 or 5.1 speaker systems such as the Creative Inspire 4.1 4400 or Creative Inspire 5.1 Digital 5700. The optical and analog line-in port enables real-time audio encoding from just about any source, directly to the NOMAD Jukebox 3 in MP3 or quality WAV formats. The NOMAD Jukebox 3 is not limited to storing only music files, as Jardien explains. "Data transfer functionality also enables the player to store, manage and transport photo, text and video files."
The product's Anti-skip Protection ensures up to seven minutes of protection to ensure smooth operation while on the move. Additionally the Creative PlayCenter 3 provides an intuitive interface for encoding, decoding and archiving MP3, WMA or WAV files as well as converting unlimited numbers of CD tracks, and managing and transferring audio files to the NOMAD Jukebox 3.
"Users can customise and personalise their player with an infra red remote; convenient PC docking station; wired remote with FM tuner, built-in mic, and LCD; car adapter kit; interchangeable faceplates; and extra lithium-ion rechargeable batteries," concludes Jardien.
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