Grundig Makes MPixx 2002 Mp3 Player, but 2 Gigs Are Not Enough

You might not know this, but Grundig makes mp3 players. I know, it was a surprise for me too, since the only Grundig products I remember are some ancient TV sets from the '80s.

Anyway, apparently, the Germans don't want to be left behind in the mp3 player race and so they've announced two new devices that are able to play music, videos and show images. The MPixx 2001 and MPixx 2002 share all the specifications, except for one: capacity.

The MPixx 2001 has 1GB of internal memory and the MPixx 2002 has 2GB. Personally, I find the capacity too low for today's needs, especially since the Chinese are striving to release a 16GB Teclast mp3 player. I mean, come on, where's your pride?

Unfortunately, neither of the two has a card slot that would allow you to increase this limited capacity. I don't see the point in allowing people to watch videos on the 1.8-inch TFT display with 65k colors if the maximum capacity tops at 2GB.

Regarding formats, both mp3 players will play the following: MPEG, WAV, SMV, JPEG, BMP, MP3, WMA, and support other formats as well, provided that you install transcoding software. The MPixx 2001 and MPixx 2002 also support the WMA DRM 10 function for that licensed music you have.

The built-in stereo FM radio is a handy feature that partially, and I emphasized partially, compensates the limited memory. The devices also have a built-in mic that allows for voice recording, or as the Germans call it, the "dictation function".

Grundig also says that the lithium-polymer battery ensures 21 hours of continuous listening, which is pretty decent for an mp3 player.

The good news is that Grundig has reasonable prices for the MPixx 2001 and MPixx 2002, the former being available for close to 80 euros (107 dollars), while the latter for approximately 90 euros (121 dollars).

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