Impatient Chinese make own video iPod

Posted by T3 Online on Wed 31 May 2006

This iPod wannabe looks like a fan-inspired mock-up - but it's real, and on sale in China this month!

Looks like all those mock-ups of a 'true' video iPod had the boffins at Chinese firm Meizu so worked up they just couldn't wait - they created their own!

The Meizu miniPlayer looks like something straight from Apple's labs, but is, in fact, on sale this month in the Far East, packing all the features we've wanted, but Apple has yet to deliver.

Sizing up at a nano-challenging 10mm thin, the pint-sized player packs impressively broad video support, as well as a built in microphone and FM radio.

Most surprisingly, Meizu claims the tiny tunebox keeps going for 20 hours in music mode, and a staggering six while playing video on its 2.4-inch screen.

This is exactly the device we've been crying out for from Apple, but it's a surprise to see the iPod giant beaten at its own game. Can't wait to see what-they come back with in return!