Philips launches new range of GoGear portable digital Video and Audio Players for all on-the-go entertainment needs

Features FullSound technology for superior MP3 sound reproduction

Subang, Selangor – For superior sound quality on-the-go, Philips is launching a new range of GoGear portable digital video and audio players in April.  With 5 brand new models, there is now an extensive range to choose from that promises superb sound reproduction and great all-round value.

 

The new flagship Philips GoGear Opus portable digital video player boasts a 16GB & 8GB, 2.8 inch QVGA color screen that can record online videos directly from the PC.  The Philips GoGear Aria is a 8GB & 4GB version that comes in a 2 inch color display.  Both these players come bundled with a pair of high definition sound isolation earphones that deliver audio performance normally reserved for more expensive players.  For ultra-portability, the Philips GoGear ViBE is a 4GB & 2GB digital video player that comes equipped with a 1.5 inch full color display.  

 

Completing the new range are the Philips GoGear digital MP3 players.  The Philips GoGear Spark is a matchbox-sized 4GB music player that has a 1.46 inch OLED color screen to show off album art or photos, while the Philips GoGear Mix comes with a 4GB memory with push-out USB to make file transfer a snap and comes in 2 colors namely black and gold. 

FullSound Technology

Philips FullSound Technology

The Philips GoGear Opus, Aria, ViBE and Spark portable digital players feature Philips’ innovative FullSound technology which faithfully restores sonic details to compressed MP3 music, dramatically enriching and enhancing it, so users can experience CD music without any distortion.  Based on an audio post-processing algorithm, FullSound combines Philips’ renowned expertise in music reproduction with the power of the latest generation Digital Signal Processor (DSP) that analyzes the sound track ten million times per second to restore the original sound experience. The result is fuller bass with more depth and impact, boosted voice and instrument clarity, and rich detail. 

 

Internet Video Download

Another innovative feature found in the GoGear Opus, Aria and ViBE is the Internet Video Download.  This easy-to-use feature enables video downloads from video sharing sites such as Youtube, MySpace or Google Video directly to the GoGear
GoGear Opus

Philips GoGear Opus

For a top-of-the-line portable digital video player with the works, the Philips GoGear Opus meets all criteria.  This flagship player from Philips comes with a large 2.8 inch QVGA color screen that lets users enjoy their favorite videos comfortably in the palm of their hand.  And with 16GB & 8GB storage capacity, users will enjoy hours of video entertainment. 

 

For superb audio quality, the combination of Philips FullSound technology with the in-box high-definition headphones allows users to hear and enjoy greater music details at a lower volume than is possible with normal headphones.  The ergonomically designed headphones feature Philips Angled Acoustics technology to direct music more precisely within the curvature of the ear canal. Turbo Bass air vents allow a deeper, tighter bass performance while the three sizes of interchangeable ultra-soft silicon ear caps provide both exceptional comfort and excellent noise isolation, for enjoyment of hi-end sounds with less external interference.

 

True to Philips’ promise of simplicity, all Philips GoGear products are easy to use and experience.  With the Internet Video Download and SuperScroll feature, operating the GoGear Opus is almost child’s play. Users can enjoy up to 30-hour music or 6-hour video playback within a single charge.

 

Philips GoGear Opus is priced at RM699.00 (16GB) and RM599.00 (8GB).

GoGear Aria

Philips GoGear Aria

The GoGear Aria offers a more compact package to the flagship GoGear Opus with its 2 inch full color LCD screen display and 8GB & 4GB of storage memory.  It also comes equipped with FullSound technology, Internet Video Download and a pair of high-definition headphones.

 

During music playback, the screen displays all of the information needed, showing six lines of text and full-color album art. The large screen is of course of great convenience while watching movies, downloaded from the Internet with the supplied software. An intuitive control system with a large rocker key makes navigation quick and easy.

 

Philips GoGear Aria is priced at RM349.00 (8GB) and RM299.00 (4GB).

GoGear ViBE

Philips GoGear ViBE

The GoGear ViBE packs big entertainment in a superbly small design.  Its 1.5 inch full color display shows off videos and videos admirably.  And with smart features like Album Art – which displays album artwork embedded in the music files – users can have a richer and more enjoyable music experience.

 

Other handy features include an RDS FM tuner with 20 presets as well as a built-in microphone with the option for voice or radio recordings direct to the internal storage.

 

Philips GoGear ViBE is priced at RM249.00 (4GB) and RM199.00 (2GB).

GoGear Spark

Philips GoGear Spark

Don’t be fooled by its cute and diminutive size.  The square-shaped GoGear Spark packs quite a punch on the audio front!  Powered by Philips FullSound technology to enhance the dynamics, bass, treble and stereo imaging of highly compressed MP3 files, users can enjoy up to 27 hours for audio bliss on a single charge with this pocket MP3 dynamo.

 

Consumers’ visual senses will also be delighted by the Album Art feature on the backlit OLED color screen which displays the Album sleeve cover of the music track as it plays.

 

Philips GoGear Spark is priced at RM259.00 (4GB), available in two colors - Gold and Black.

GoGear Mix

Philips GoGear Mix

The compact GoGear Mix features a push-out USB making file transfer a snap – no cables required.  Enjoy easy, intuitive navigation on the full color display and up to 25 hours of music playback with its built-in battery.

 

Other snazzy features include an FM radio with 20 presets for more music options, equalizer to suit all music preferences and a voice recorder function to take notes and record any conversations anytime, anywhere.

 

Philips GoGear Mix is priced at RM229.00 (4GB) and RM179.00 (2GB), available in three colors – Black, White and Pink

 

All products mentioned above can be purchased at leading electronic retail outlets across Malaysia.

 

For more information on Philips GoGear products, please visit:

http://www.philips.com/gogear

 

For further information and images, please contact:

Christina Celestine

Corporate Communications & Sustainability, Philips Malaysia
Tel:  6 03 79657760   
Email:  christina.celestine@philips.com

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