Apacer eNews
Issue No.13 / Dec. 27, 2004
New slim but powerful player offers maximum portability
Apacer Introduces AS820 USB 2.0 MP3 Flash Drive
Apacer Technology Inc. introduces the latest in its line of innovative digital multimedia devices: the Audio Steno AS820 USB 2.0 MP3 Flash Drive. The slim, lightweight and versatile AS820 combines the functions of an MP3 player, a USB flash drive, an FM radio, and a Line-in/Voice/FM recorder all into one easy-to-use device.

With its earphone neck strap and its feather-light 26 grams, the slim but powerful AS820 offers maximum portability. Wear it around your neck or slip it discretely into a pocket, the slender contours and effortless weight of the AS820 goes where you go. Bring it to school, to the office, to the beach, or when you go shopping, the AS820 lets you enjoy your music or access your data files anytime, anywhere.

The AS820 is a mini-powerhouse offering functions and features for the most discriminating MP3 user. It not only plays MP3 and WMA files, it also rips MP3s directly from Line-in, Voice, or FM sources. “You can rip MP3s from a CD player or tape player via Line-in, without having to use a computer,” explained Lawrence Lo, vice president at Apacer. “And if you hear a great song on your favorite FM station, you can record it directly as an MP3 file. The AS820 also has a built-in microphone for recording voice in the universal MP3 format, so it’s easy to share voice recordings via email with friends, family, and colleagues.”
In addition to its powerful play and record features the AS820 is also a USB flash drive for storing photos and documents. And you can exchange data files or music files quickly and easily via the rapid USB 2.0 high speed interface. The AS820’s easy-to-use controls and animated interface makes operation simple and fun, and one AAA alkaline battery provides up to 12 hours of playing time. Shipment of the AS820 is scheduled to begin in November.
About Apacer Technology
Apacer Technology Inc. is an innovator in digital storage applications and services, and the only company in the industry specializing in both the memory module and digital multimedia domains. Apacer was founded in 1997 as part of the Acer Group and it has marketing and sales offices across the globe. The company is ranked as one of the world’s five largest memory module manufacturers and is among the ten largest flash storage product suppliers. Apacer offers a wide range of memory modules and many innovative, fun and convenient digital storage products such as portable digital photo burners, USB flash drives, memory cards, and card readers.

The company also operates the "Apacer Digital Experience Hall" in Taipei providing consumers direct and personalized product services year-round. Apacer’s digital storage applications and services allow everyone to enjoy the convenience of a modern digital lifestyle. If you want to know more about Apacer and our products, please visit our website at www.apacer.com.