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News Release from: The Gillette Company | Subject: Duracell LP1
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 09 January 2004
Slimline battery powers digital music
player
The new Duracell LP1 alkaline primary prismatic battery is to be the in-package power source for Reigncom's new iRiver SlimX 550 digital audio player.
The new Duracell LP1 alkaline primary prismatic battery is to be the in-package power source for Reigncom's new iRiver SlimX 550 digital audio player The first ever alkaline prismatic battery designed to power portable digital audio devices, the Duracell LP1 will fit within the iRiver audio device, offering consumers a convenient alternative to rechargeable batteries for portable power
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 14 Jan 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Reigncom's iRiver SlimX 550 portable music player will include Duracell's "always ready" LP1 disposable power source, making rechargeable power cords and chargers an option instead of a necessity.
The Duracell LP1 battery also has a revolutionary flat shape, freeing up more space in the audio player's battery cavity for a more compact design.
"Having easy access to power always tends to be a hot topic with digital audio enthusiasts", said Jim O'Donnell, Vice President, New Products, Duracell.
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"Whether at the gym, travelling, or on the go, music lovers who use the SlimX 550 will now have access to disposable portable power at a moment's notice.
Because the SlimX550 was built to be versatile both in terms of music format and power, it truly takes convenience to a higher level for music lovers".
"Reigncom designs leading edge CD/MP3 products for customers around the world", said Stephanie Noh, Marketing Manager, Reigncom Korea.
"We always look for new ways to create a more compelling digital audio experience for our customers.
That's one of the reasons we decided to design the new iRiver SlimX 550 around the Duracell LP1 battery - it helps us offer a sleek, feature-rich player at attractive price point".
Like the Duracell LP1 battery, Reigncom's iRiver SlimX 550 is packed with power in a compact design.
The player comes in a super slim solid magnesium body less than 13.7mm thick.
More than just a CD player, the device is capable of playing music in a variety of music formats, including MP3, WMA and ASF.
A digital FM tuner gives users the opportunity to listen to their favourite radio stations.
Optical output facilitates the easy transfer of files between devices.
The Duracell LP1 battery is part of a new prismatic battery line, which answers the growing need for a high capacity power source contained in a thinner profile to better power sophisticated digital devices.
Duracell's LP1 battery offers added flexibility for audio device manufacturers who can use the new power source as a lower cost alternative to secondary batteries.
Consumers benefit from the new power source because it does not require recharging, which makes travel without cumbersome AC power cords and chargers possible.
These new batteries are made to the same high quality standards consumers have come to trust from other Duracell products.
The new Reigncom iRiver SlimX 550 and in-package Duracell LP1 battery will begin shipping to select retail outlets in 2004.
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