SWISSMEMORY s.beat MP3 Digital Audio Player – A Perfect Pleasure For All The Senses

Published 20th February 2006

The combined Swiss Army Knife and USB memory stick was memorable in itself – but now the high-tech company Swissbit has come up with a new master stroke. Along with a radio, voice recorder and USB memory stick, Swissbit has integrated its smallest digital audio player (DAP) with a capacity of up to 4GB into Victorinox’s world-famous multifunctional tool. The s.beat being presented at this year’s CeBIT stores and plays MP3, WMA, WAV and Ogg Vorbis files with outstanding sound quality. And as though this wasn’t exceptional enough already, the s.beat is also being marketed as the only MP3 player to come complete with all its accessories right from the start – from the adapter down to an extra USB cable.

The SWISSMEMORY s.beat MP3 Digital Audio Player, s.beat MP3 for short, is a unique experience for all the senses. The elegance of the penknife’s metal almost belies its robustness, which has a lifetime guarantee. This classy item is far too good to be tucked away in your trouser pocket – thus the delivery includes a belt clip and an adjustable rubber wristband so you can work out in style with the s.beat. Beside the player itself, the high-quality earphones are also convincing – these do full justice to the player’s strengths and ensure a top music experience. And if you're not using them, you can simply carry them around your neck to avoid an irksome untangling of the cables. A more gimmicky, but also extremely practical eye-catcher is the red remote control. Designed in the shape of the world-famous Victorinox logo, it can be used to control the audio player, thus making the s.beat one of the few MP3 players to have external controls. The second earphone socket is another special highlight, allowing you to share your music experience so it’s twice as much fun. And it’s great to be able to listen to your favourite songs with excellent sound quality when out jogging, on the way to work or relaxing on the sofa at home.

A size to suit everyone
You have the option of purchasing the fully equipped s.beat, which includes the key tools such as a knife, scissors and file inside its metal casing, in addition to the DAP. The flight version comes without tools. If you want the best of both worlds – to make it through the security check at the airport, but still have all the tools – you can detach the MP3 player from the main body, attach the protective cap that is supplied with it and relax for take-off.

In terms of capacity, you can choose between 1, 2 and 4 GB, depending on your requirements. The s.beat is fascinatingly diverse: It's an audio player, radio, USB memory stick and voice recorder all in one. Its integrated lithium polymer rechargeable battery delivers eight hours’ playback time and is charged in computer USB ports – so whenever you transfer new MP3 songs onto it, it charges automatically. In case you need to access a USB interface that’s hard to reach, the s.beat is supplied with an additional USB extension cable, which can also be used to transfer data, of course.

An extraordinary extra accessory
Also included in the delivery is the multifunctional adapter. Thanks to its intelligent mechanism, it’s compatible with all types of international wall socket. Along with a USB connection to recharge the s.beat battery, it also boasts an extra interchangeable socket that can be used to plug other electrical devices, such as hairdryers and electric shavers, into any socket in the world.

The s.beat is available with a memory capacity of either 1 or 2GB. The recommended retail price is 156 or 230 euros for the flight variant, and 163 or 235 euros for the fully equipped version. The 4GB s.beat will hit the shelves in spring, 2006. But right now, you can find attractive extra accessories for all models, as well as additional information and downloads at www.swissbit.com.







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