Venzero announces MiniOne

Venzero is practically unknown in the United States, and it's no wonder why--the company's portable audio products aren't yet available stateside, though the Venzero One, a rather appealing-looking microdrive MP3 player, was announced back in . And is it just me, or are these digital audio companies making us wait for excessively long periods of time between announcing and actually launching products? (Ahem, see: Creative Zen Micro Photo.) But back on point--Venzero just announced another new player, the flash-based MiniOne, and it looks fairly promising. The most exciting/unusual feature is the MusicMarker function, which allows you to use the built-in mic to record a clip of music that you hear in a club, on the radio, wherever. Then, next time you sync the device, Venzero's software will ID the song and point you in the direction of a suitable online music store. Pretty neat, actually. Here's the rest of the breakdown:

• 1GB and 2GB capacities
• Plays MP3, WAV, and WMA (including DRM-protected files)
• Six EQ settings and SRS sound-enhancement settings
• 1.3-inch color OLED display
• JPEG and BMP photo support
• Video support (conversion to proprietary format required)
• Voice recording
• Rechargeable battery with 12-hour rated battery life

Source: DAPreview (Thanks, Rob!)