NEC chip: 50 hours of non-stop audio playback on cellphone

Credit: watch.impress.co.jp
NEC Electronics began shipping samples of its new audio processor for mobile handsets the "μPD99910" for JPY1,500 ($13).

The good thing about this chip is that it enables non-stopable song playback for 50 hours, according to the company. No doubts, the longer playback capability of the handset will be a great differentiator for cellphone manufacturers. However, at the price of $13, the "μPD99910" will significantly add to the final price of mobile phone.

NEC plans to start the mass production of the "μPD99910" in April 2006 with an output capacity of 400,000 chips per month.

Vendor's site: NEC Electronics