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Increase audio quality with new MP3

“Transcend's new MP330 is one of the first MP3 players available that supports the renowned high quality FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) format, as well as MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 (DRM protected) and WAV files,” says Werner Joubert, personal systems and storage business manager, Rectron.

The company, sole local distributor of the Transcend range of storage and multimedia products, states that FLAC is widely regarded as the digital audiophile's format of choice.

“It delivers excellent audio quality thanks to the 90db signal to noise ratio, which is very high for a portable MP3 player. It also features direct in-line recording from a supported source and a unique built-in playlist builder, which allows music playback to be tailored to match specific music tastes and styles,” he continues.

The device is targeted at music fans that need a multifunction device that fits into their lifestyle; besides being a high-quality MP3 player, it doubles up as a very compact standard USB 2.0 flash drive in capacities of 2GB, 4GB and 8GB. It also features a large and clear OLED display, which makes it easy to see what song is playing, at any angle, even in broad daylight.

Measuring a compact 83mm by 25.5mm by 11.5mm and weighing in at less than 25g, the new MP330 is available now from Rectron and its dealer network with a two-year limited warranty and suggested retail pricing of 2GB - R399-R499; 4GB - R499-R599; and 8GB - R599-R749.

“Getting music onto the device is as simple as plugging in, dragging and dropping,” Joubert concludes.

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