Gizmodo
A new Mickey shaped music product is in the works, and unlike this crazy speaker set, Disney actually appears to be involved, along with iRiver. Molded after Mickey's bulbous likeness (and Minnie's, of course), the screenless flash player is due to hit Asia soon.
The ears, mind you, are not just for show. Flick one to or fro to adjust volume; do the same on the other to change tracks.
Given the size of the jack at the top of Mickey's head—and the picture above—it looks like the player may be pretty small. What we don't know is whether or not the product will turn up in the US. If it does, it's not necessarily a home run: that chunky body could be uncomfortable in your pocket, and what happens if the ears are constantly wiggling? Could be annoying as hell.
iRiver+Disney=Mplayer [iriverfans via technabob]
Comments
Imagine trying to fit that into your pocket! Oh, I didn't see the real size of the thing. The original picture makes it look huge!
I can picture it as a cute/cool gift for girl friend(s) who doesn't care much about techs... But for me and my audio-phile friends...
That just won't do...
I can somehow picture the ears snaps in our pockets, too. (Laughing)
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I'm going to go with "no" this time out...just "no", ya know?
Bob: We need to stand out in this market. We need to innovate. Let's think: What fits into your pocket more comfortably than the flat shapes that most companies use for MP3 players?
Jim: Umm...a spherical thing?
Bob: Okay, I'll assume that's correct since I have no concept of anything. Now...what's even more convenient and comfortable than a single sphere?
Jim: Umm...three spheres stuck together!
Bob & Jim: Hooraaaaaaaaaaay! Let's go tell the boss we have this problem licked.
I bet it attaches to the end of their phones... ANOTHER REASON TO GET ANGRY. Screw you, LG, for not putting a place to hook on a phone charm.
How many months ago now did they first show this off? Was it as CES, or was it even earlier than that?
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