Coming in both 1GB and 2GB sizes, the GoGear SA9200 is targeted towards the iPod Nano flash-based MP3 player market. The player is only 9 cm (3.5 inches) long, and weighs 48 grams. There’s support for MP3 and DRMed WMA files. It’s also got an optional dock which works with the Philips Streamium system. The screen measures 1.7-inches and has color, and is touch sensitive, which is quite interesting considering it already has separate controls.
Philips says the GoGear SA9200 has a 14 hour battery life, and will be available later this year for $199.
GoGear SA9200: Philips’ Nano Competitor: IFA [Digital Lifestyles]
Philips looking to take a bite of Apple’s Nano [Computer Active]
Oh, look…its the Zen Vision: M…oh wait, no..its just another copycat.
The Vision:M has a 2.5″ screen, 30Gb storage and video support. And it’s only $100 more. This market is destined for some consolidation of players (no pun intended) if they can’t come up with more innovative features and gadgets.