Microsoft to launch portable media center in 2004
Reuters | at | by Mike
Microsoft said on Monday that it would launch software for a new portable media device to be launched next year that will allow users to listen to music and watch movies on the road. Portable Media Center, Microsoft's answer to Apple iPod digital music player, will be able to play MP3 files as well as audio and video content recorded in Microsoft's own digital format.
The devices, which will be built by various manufacturers, including Tatung, Creative Technology, Sanyo Electric, and Samsung, are set to hit store shelves during the second half 2004, Microsoft said.