Transcend's launches stylish 8GB T.sonic™ 840 MP3 Player

Company Brief

New Delhi, May 30, 2008

Progressing ever-forward into the realm of high capacity MP3 players, Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), an international leader in flash memory products, has announced the availability of the upgraded version of its successful T.sonic™ 840 MP3 player with 8GB of memory and an alluring new burgundy red casing in India. Combining advanced, high capacity media playback with a sleek all-metal body and an elegant mirrored faceplate, Transcend's eye-catching T.sonic 840 is the perfect marriage of elegance and functionality. With a bright 1.8-inch high resolution full-color TFT-LCD screen, the T.sonic 840 is designed for viewing photos, watching videos, and listening to great-sounding music while on the go.

Mr. Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC & APAC, Transcend, said, "Music is an integral ingredient of the lives of our Indian customers who love to be able to carry their music around so that they can enjoy their favourite songs even while relaxing at home, on the road or at the gym. As such, MP3 Players are the second most popular gadget after mobile phones in the country. Transcend's latest offering, the 8GB T.sonic™ 840 MP3 Player will definitely find favour with the Indian music lovers!"

The stylish T.sonic 840 supports popular audio and video formats such as JPG, BMP, MTV, MP3, WMA, DRM10, and WAV. Its new 8GB storage capacity ensures virtually endless hours of video, music, or photo entertainment whether you're relaxing at home, on the road or at the gym. In addition, the T.sonic 840 is equipped with seven equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ mode that lets users create their own music style. On a full charge, the T.sonic 840 supports up to 30 hours of continuous audio playback, so you can just sit back and enjoy high quality music all day long.

The versatile T.sonic 840 is not just a portable entertainment center. It also provides many useful functions such as digital voice recorder, FM radio, FM recorder, world clock, and a 13-language user interface. The player also includes adjustable playback speed and A-B repeat functions that not only let you review music and recordings, but can also be used as effective language-learning tools. Its Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port provides quick and easy charging as well as music and data transfer. Transcend's T.sonic 840 is now available in three capacities: 2GB (Glacier White), 4GB (Onyx Black) and 8GB (Burgundy).

Product features

* Sleek all-metal body with elegant mirrored faceplate

* 3-way navigation wheel and colorful intuitive menus

* Bright easy-to read 1.8" full-color TFT-LCD

* Display photos, videos, synchronized lyrics, and E-book text files

* Supports MP3, WMA, DRM-10 and WAV music formats

* Up to 8GB of storage space

* 7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting

* Supports 13 different languages, including song title and lyrics display

* Recordable FM radio with 20 station presets

* Advanced digital voice recorder with VAD (Voice Activity Detection)

* A-B repeat and variable play speeds for careful review of songs, meetings and lectures

* Real time clock displays local and world time

* Lithium-polymer battery provides over 30 hours of continuous music playback*

* Includes software to lock your computer, password-protect files, create photo slideshows and edit videos

* Warranty: 2 years

Pricing (MRP): 8GB: Rs.4500

*Maximum playback time achieved with screen saver set to "Blank" and "Lyrics Sync" disabled.

For further information, please contact:

Creativizt Communications

Sundeep Mehta

Mob: 9868779770