The age of the single-purpose device seems to be over. Portable games consoles like the PlayStation Portable can play back music and video, so it comes as no surprise that portable media players (PMPs) now also offer gaming.
The new JNC SSF-M800 even looks more like a games console than a PMP. The unit comes with built-in directional buttons on the left and selection buttons on the right, just like most game controllers.
Despite its looks, however, the gaming capability of the SSF-M800 is limited. It comes with two preloaded games, and you can download more from the internet, but the process is far from easy.
Luckily, the SSF-M800's media-playing features are far superior to its game play. Available in 1GB or 2GB models, the SSF-M800 features a 2-inch TFT LCD, and supports an extensive range of media file formats that including WMV, DivX, AVI, MPEG-4, ASF, JPEG, text files, OGG and of course, MP3. There is also an FM radio and a voice recorder.
The SSF-M800 is a great idea and there is a lot of potential for this type of device. With downloadable software, there is no reason why the capabilities of the SSF-M800 should be limited to games. Why not a calendar, a calculator, or any other type of application?