Written on November 23, 2008 – 5:07 pm | by Maria Mihale |

I’m sure you all know that MP3 players are nothing new, especially those which are non-video playing brands like the iPod nano and the Creative Zen Stone. But it seems like Nextar is trying to get things further by releasing its MA588, otherwise known as the Peanut. The device is called this way due to its resemblance to a peanut, of course, and it’s available in both 1GB and 2GB capacity.

Nextar is a designer and marketer of bold and new consumer electronic products and is lending a hand to Santa Claus this Christmas with its uniquely designed peanut-shape MP3 player. Being only 2-inches long and available in a variety of colors, “the Nextar MA588 MP3 player is sure to delight any music lover who receives it as a gift or finds it in their Christmas stocking”, said Eddy Zheng, Nextar founder. “With one fresh AAA battery, it will provide up to 12 hours of continuous playback, making for an enjoyable, it not-so-silent, night”.



The MA588 MP3 player is available in five colors, such as black, pink, red, blue and silver and supports MP3 and WMA audio formats. It features voice-record capability and a removable flash-memory drive. There is also a folder navigation function that makes managing and accessing files very easy to accomplish.

There are also seven equalizer modes, like normal, pop, rock, classical, jazz, bass and soft that are meant to enhance your audio experience. Assorted play modes – normal, repeat one, repeat all, shuffle, intro, repeat folder, folder and random – provide plenty of listening options. User support is offered in seven languages, including English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.



SRS WOW sound-effect technology significantly improves playback quality by creating an encompassing sound field with restored digital clarity and deep bass. Other features include a high-speed USB 2.0 interface, auto power off, a power-off timer and easy-to-understand graphic menus. It is especially designed for upgrading to future formats and features.

The package consists of the following accessories: an earphone, USB cable, one AAA battery, a Win98 installation CD and an instruction manual.

Measuring 2.7 x 1.3 x 0.7 and weighing less than half a pound, the Nextar MA588 MP3 player is available at Staples, Kmart, Bon Ton, Canadian Tire and other leading retailers across the US and Canada. The suggested retail price is $19.99 for a 1GB capacity and $29.99 for a 2GB capacity.

(Source: coolest-gadgets.com)