Toshiba MES60VK 60GB Gigabeat Portable Media Player

The MES60VK is more than an MP3 player. It's a portable media center. Getting content has never been easier. Enjoy music, photos, video and TV content anywhere you go with Windows Mobile Portable Media Center software. You can even connect this gigabeat to your Xbox360 and enjoy your music while playing your favorite games.

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Key Features

* Pack A Punch
Although small in stature, the MES60VK gigabeat offers unprecedented portable entertainment options in a device of this type. The MES60VK is powered by Freescale technology and features a large 2.4" (diagonal) QVGA LCD screen that offers 320 x 240 resolution and more than 65,536 colors -- making images and videos appear vivid and rich. In terms of playback capability, this gigabeat model offers a wealth of compatibility. Inherent formats for video include Windows Media Video files plus any video files that can be converted by Windows Media Player 10. Compatible with Windows Media DRM 10 secured content, the S Series gigabeat supports both purchased and subscription model content for music and video.
* Added Entertainment Value
You can even take your gigabeat MES60VK to a friend's house and plug it into thier Xbox360 video game and entertainment system, listening to your favorite tunes as you compete. Xbox360 shows the albums and songs automatically when you connect it and integrates playback control seamlessly inside the Xbox360 console. The gigabeat also acts as a camera companion, enabling a direct connection to many digital cameras to enable easy backup and playback of digital photos when on the go -- while syncing back to the PC for permanent storage.
* More Bang For Your Buck
Playable music formats include Windows Media Audio (WMA), WMA Lossless, MP3 and WAV file formats. A built-in FM tuner rounds out your entertainment options and battery life has been extended from last year's "F series" to approximately 20 hours for the MES60VK. Finally, if you're always on the go, gigabeat comes supplied with an A/V cable and output which allows for connection to most televisions for the viewing of downloaded movies, videos and photos.
* Keeping It Simple
Windows Mobile-based Portable Media Centers allow you to make anyplace your entertainment space, giving you the power to enjoy a wide selection of high-quality recorded television, premium movies, music and photos. Best of all, gigabeat's vast array of entertainment selections can all be accessed and controlled with Microsoft's friendly Mobile-based Portable Media Center software. Microsoft's patented Twist Navigation helps you easily find the content you are looking for on the device, utilizing the power of the hard drive to scroll quickly through large media libraries. Portable Media Centers also synchronize well with PCs running Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition software, which accounts for more than 43 percent of PC sales today.
* Flexibility and Download Options
With the MES60VK, you can not only select your content but also choose the option of purchasing or "renting" your music, videos and movies. Content from well-known sources such as TiVo, MTV, VH-1, and Major League Baseball means you can choose from one of the widest arrays of premium entertainment options. With PCs that run on Windows XP Media Center Edition, you can even record your favorite television shows onto your PC and simply plug in your gigabeat MES60VK device for an easy sync so you can watch them anywhere, at any time.
* Included With Purchase
AV cable, AC adapter, USB cable, USB conversion cable, headphones.

Specifications

* Plays WMA Lossless, WMA, MP3, WAV Audio Files, JPEG Photo Viewer
* 60GB Hard Disk Drive
* 2.4-Inch TFT QVGA Screen (320 x 240)
* SRS WOW XT (3 Modes)
* Built-In Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery (3.7V, 650mAh)
* Up To 20 Hour Battery Life
* A/V Output
* USB Connection
* New Windows Mobile Portable Media Center Software
* Compatible with DRM-10 Movie Download Rental Sites
* Microsoft, Xbox360 Music Control and Playback
* Plays for Sure Audio and Video Compatible
* FM Tuner Built In
* Full Charge Time: Approximately 3 Hours (Charging via USB or AC Adapter)
* Maximum Recording Time (Audio, at 128kbps WMA/MP3): Approximately 996 Hours
* Maximum Recording Songs (Audio, at 4 Minutes/Song, 128kbps WMA/MP3): 15,000 Songs
* 30 FM Station Presets
* Auto and Manual Scan
* 7-Mode Equalizer
* Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese
* Maximum Audio Output: 20mW + 20mW (at 6 ohms)
* Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
* Operating Systems: Windows XP Home, XP Professional, XP Media Center Edition (Vista)
* Cradle (4-Pin I/O)
* Headphone/Remote/Video Out
* Bit Rate: 5k to 355k bps (Bit Rate Changes with Audio File Formats)
* Dimensions: 2.36" W x 3.93" H x .58" D
* Weight: 5.3 oz.
* Manufacturer Warranty