| NHJ MPM-201 30GB MPEG4 Personal Video Recorder
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While the demand for portable music is at an all time high, the next stage in the portable entertainment market is video. Apple recently released the 5th generation iPod that allows video, and while this technically isn't a new ability, it has finally brought it to the general publics' attention. There are alternatives to the iPod Video; one of those alternatives is the NHJ Limited MPM-201 MPEG4 Personal Video Recorder.
NHJ Limited is not very well known in the US; they have only been selling their equipment here since 2003. In other parts of the world, they have been selling digital cameras and audio players since 2000. The MPM-201 is one of their latest products, and not only incorporates audio, video and photo capabilities, but also TV viewing and recording. The MPM-201 is available in a 30GB and a 60GB version, and Geeks.com has sent over the 30GB version for review.
Features and Specifications (taken from the Geeks.com website):
General Features:
• 30 GB hard drive
• USB 2.0 interface
• MPEG4 playback
• Video recording and playback
• Audio recording and playback
• MP3 playback
• 3.5-inch TFT LCD screen w/480 x 234 pixels
• NTSC/PAL standard
• TV function and recording
• Secure Digital/CompactFlash card slot
Technical Specifications:
• MPEG4 + IMA ADPCM (AVI) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps
• MPEG4 + MP3 (AVI) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps
• MP3/WMA (IMA ADCPM) playback
• 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps bit rate MP3 playback
• 16 KHz - 48 KHz sampling rate
• JPEG (EXIF 2.2) image playback
• Video + Audio recording: MPEG4 + IMA ADCPM (AVI)
• Audio Recording: WAV (IMA ADCPM)
• Power Adapter (100-240V 50-60Hz)
• Battery Life: Video - 3.0 hours; Audio - 6.0 hours
Unit Dimensions:
• Player: 5.52 x 3.1 x 1.2-inches (L x W x H)
• Cradle: 6.46 x 3.14 x 2.21-inches (L x W x H)
• Weight: 288.6 g (0.63 lbs)
Check out the Geeks.com website for a complete list of features and specifications... Let's get on with the review.
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