M-Bird tones it down with the XY-22
By Barb Dybwad 
posted May 28th 2005 3:53PM
posted May 28th 2005 3:53PM
M-Bird marches on with what must be an intentionally confusingly-named product line: last year's hit-by-the-ugly-stick XT-21 got an update in the XT-22, and now we've got the XY-22 hitting the scene. It appears M-Bird may have taken some of the design criticism to heart, as this player is somewhat less whacked out. They also brought back the stereo speaker on this, and added a feature where the screen orientation can flip to resemble a very, very tiny TV. Its wee little color display can do AVI and MPEG4, audio formats would be WMA/MP3, transfers via USB 2.0 and only available in a 256MB version so far. Korean-only for now, though since Axion has rebranced the XT-21 as the X-Robot, we might eventually see this player Stateside.
I like the XT-21 and XT-22 much better, there should be more companies that take a bolder approach with design than all the "oooh I got less buttons and am white!"-mp3 players
I second that. C'mon you electronics companies, quit trying to follow apple and try a different approach.. I'm tired of seeing all the ipod inspired players out there.. Whatever happened to innovation and competition for market leadership.. This company deserves kudos for bringing some variety to the market.
I like the design of all of their players. I'm really sick of everyone trying to ape the iPod.
i think it's about time to ask the question of why every single player has words like "color sound digital player item" in the same font right next to the screen. it screams cheap chinese crap.
#4
The slogans are the results of manufacturers that don't really market to Western countries. The slogans are basically english translations of their native tongue.
Also don't be a complete idiot with your comments about "cheap Chinese crap". Almost every electronic component is manufactured in Asia these days. Take a look at the orgins of compnents that make up the computer you are using. I would bet over 50% of what you own including your clothing is manufactured in Asia. Take a lesson from American business. Wal-Mart is China's 6th largest trading partner. Open your eyes #4 this ain't the matrix.