It’s called an e-dictionary. We don’t know why, but that’s how this thing is being marketed. While common thinking dictates that a portable media player can also feature a dictionary, it seems like iRiver wants to capitalize on the sudden rush of e-books with this e-dictionary.
Anyway, this small laptop-looking device is called the D1000, a gadget that Korean electronics builder iRiver is labeling as an “e-dictionary.” It’s not just a portable that can find words and their definitions though; it’s also a full-featured MID with a web browser and Wi-fi connectivity, as well as a media player that can play back 720p HD video, just so the 480 x 272 touchscreen doesn’t go to waste (really now, if you just wanted an electronic dictionary, anyone can download any of a number of dictionary apps for smartphones).
The D1000 also packs a standard 8GBs of storage, and a battery that’s listed to last for up to 15 hours of dictionary use, or more importantly, up to 7 hours of video playback—because no one really needs 28 hours of battery life looking stuff up on a dictionary.
Like everything else from iRiver, it’s due out in Korea, with no word on an international release. Oh, and people-behind-iRiver, if you’re reading this, we’re considering this as a portable media player. Not as an “e-dictionary”.
Source: Electronista, Pocketables
Tags: iRiver, Mobile Internet Device, Portable Media Players
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