Thomson's 1GB PMP2008 DAP hits China, lookin' fit

It's pretty hit or miss with these guys, but this new PMP2008 from Thomson looks like one of their hits. We can't imagine the player is too terribly exciting to use, and specs like USB 1.1 don't do much to inspire confidence, but they do seem to have managed to build a skinny flash DAP with at least a modicum of sex appeal. The unit, which is out now in China, sports 1GB of flash memory, a 2-inch screen and a surprising video-out port. However, we're most impressed by the player's 10mm (0.4-inch) thickness, though a sketchy 640 x 240 screen res stat might have that beat if it proves true. Unfortunately, we don't have a word on price, and don't really expect this one to hit our shores, but we can always admire from afar.

[Via dapreview]

[Ras Thavas @ Sep 20th 2006 8:12AM]

Hey Thomson, 1998 called and they want their USB 1.1 spec back.

[Deluxe @ Sep 20th 2006 8:54AM]

That is one of the coolest *looking* mp3 players ever I've seen. Shame about the rest though :P.

[Rjay @ Sep 21st 2006 12:09AM]

Thomson's 1GB PMP2008 DAP hits China, lookin'... FUGLY!

[0_0 @ Sep 20th 2006 10:09AM]

Chinese eh? Displaying a picture of the Gyantse Kumbum on its screen. Free Tibet!

[Wyatt_Z @ Sep 20th 2006 6:37PM]

That looks like it was made by the Covenant from Halo.