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CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW: CNET editors cover the Next Big Thing
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Truly's HD900 stands out with advanced features and an
affordable pricing aim January 7, 2005; 10:32 a.m.
![]() The product: Since Apple introduced the iPod Mini early last year, a host of self-proclaimed Mini killers have hit the market. While all of these players stand out from the Apple in one way or another--mostly by offering an extra gigabyte of storage at the same price point--advanced features such as line-in recording are notably absent (with the exception of the MobiBlu DHH-100-5, which was announced late last year). Truly steps up to the plate with the HD900, which offers direct MP3 encoding via line-in as well as a 64,000-color screen for viewing photos. Other features include:
The prospects: Depending on final price, usability, and sound quality (the last Truly player we listened to, the MP301, sounded impressive), the HD900 could be poised to knock its competitors down a peg or two. By Jasmine France, associate editor, CNET Reviews CES DEBUTS BY BRAND
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