Transcend has announced its latest MP3 player, the T.sonic 850.

At 81.5mm long x 41.5mm wide x 12.7mm deep dimensions and 48g weight, the T.sonic 850 is quite sleek and lightweight. It sports a 1.8-inches full-color TFT-LCD screen, and up to 8GB storage capacity.

The MP3 player supports several audio and video formats including jpeg, bmp, mp3, wma, drm10, and wav. It is equipped with 7 equalizer effects that include a customizable user EQ mode enabling users create their own music styles.

Transcend claims that when fully charged, the T.sonic 850 can support up to 22 hours of continuous playback.

The T.sonic 850 also features a digital voice recorder, recordable FM radio with 20 station presets, and time-adjustable world clock.

Both the user interface and the included e-book text file viewer of the T.sonic 850 support up to 13 languages. The MP3 player can help users learn languages as well as review voice memos and meetings with its adjustable playback speed and A to B repeat functions.

The built-in hi-speed USB 2.0 connector provides quick, easy charging and data transfer.

The T.sonic 850 comes in two capacities: 4GB (Ivory) and 8GB (Onyx Black), along with a protective Silicon cover. It is available through Supertron Electronics (033-22131221 to 23) and Mediaman Infotech (2382-3100/3200) for Rs 4,900 for the 4GB version and Rs 6,250 for the 8GB one. The player comes with a 2-year warranty.

Specifications of the T.sonic 850 are:
1.8-inch (176 x 220 pixels) full-color TFT-LCD screen for viewing videos, photos, text files and lyrics
Photo viewer supports the latest JPG and BMP formats
MP3 player supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10, and WAV music formats
FM radio (FM radio recording and the ability to preset 20 FM radio stations)
Includes software to create custom slideshow screen-savers and easily transform video files into the 850's MTV format.
Advanced digital voice recorder
Karaoke-type lyrics display
VAD (Voice Activation Detection) for high quality gapless audio recordings
A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track
Variable track playback speeds
Supports 13 languages including menus, song/album title, artist
name and lyrics
USB flash drive capabilities for data transfer and storage
Includes T.sonic Utility use T.sonic to lock your computer and password-protect files
7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting
Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery provides over 22 hours of
continuous playback*
Hi-Speed mini USB 2.0 connector for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers
Real time clock displays local and world times
Protective Silicon Cover