One thing that I demand in an MP3 or any portable
music player is radio. So mine has FM which is fine for me. But, for those that
are in an area that FM isn't an option, or if you already know how great
satellite radio is and don't mind the extra charge, Samsung may have the player
for you.
Under the deal, Samsung will produce flash memory
players that come with a kit enabling them to receive XM Satellite Radio
content.
In addition, when connected to a
docking station for the home or car, the devices will let people store XM
programs. The recorded content can be played anywhere, including places
where satellite signals are unavailable.
Like other MP3 players, the Samsung devices will be able store songs
bought from online services and imported from personal collections. People
will also be able to create customized playlists.
The players will be available in two storage capacity sizes and are
likely to hit the market by the end of 2005, the companies said in a
statement.
We have no other details as of yet, as far as pricing goes or what these
players will look like. But Samsung did mention in the C|Net news release, that the devices will store between 25 and
50 hours of programming.
Source: C|Net
