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Designed and built by Taiwan's Power Quotient International (PQI) the mPack includes 40GB of disk space with USB 2.0 connectivity, and if all its multimedia capabiites are not enough, it can be used as a standard external hard drive.

The 3.5in TFT screen lets you view movies in multiple formats including MPEG 1/2/4, Xvid, WMV and ASF play. Plug it into a TV and you can record films TV programmes in digital video format.

Audio playback supports MP3, WMA, AC3, AAC, WAV,

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AIFF, and OGG playback with EQ and 3D sound - a feature no competitor device has, PQI says. It has an FM tuner and in-line recording allows you to record and store radio broadcasts in WMA format. There is also a built in microphone.

In addition to USB, media can also be transferred direct from CompactFlash while Memory Stick, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard and SmartMedia cards are supported through the optional 4-in-1 adapter.

'We feel the mPack is the exciting entry into the world of personal entertainment. With the mPack, you can record and play back your favorite movies and television shows from DVD, VHS and even directly from your television,' said Nick Adams, US retail sales manager at PQI. 'With its additional capabilities to store, play back and display your digital photos and favorite music, the mPack is a complete audio/video entertainment system in the palm of your hand!'

The suggested UK retail price is £439-449 (including VAT). For further information visit www.mpack.com.tw.