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The first "mp3" players were flash based - albeit with storage capacities that are by today's standards, laughable. As hard drive and micro drive based players (which offered exponentially better storage/price ratios) became reasonable and physically compact, flash players became almost only a niche market. With sharp rises in capacity and steep drops in price, flash based players are enjoying a renewed popularity.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/flash_players/M01.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flash_players/M01th.jpg" alt="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" title="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" width="247" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Naturally, as with most products when something is popular the big names are all over it. Apple has its Nano, Creative has its Zen V, iRiver has its Clix, and so on. As a consumer, going with one of these big brand media players is a safe bet. But for those not satisfied with what these big brands have to offer, players from lesser known brands are available as well. These often feature bargain basement price tags and/or unique capabilities.</p> <p>In this review, I will take a look at two flash based portable media players from companies that you probably would not think of when looking for a media player – the K-PEX 100 from Kingston and the MEGA Screen from Super Talent. What do these players offer and are they viable alternatives to big brand media players? Read on and find out.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/flash_players/K01.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flash_players/K01th.jpg" alt="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" title="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" width="250" height="244" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p> <strong>Package:</strong></p> <p> Kingston's K-PEX 100 comes packaged in a glossy colored retail box. The front of the box is filled with information about the K-PEX 100's numerous attributes. The box's front also has a window which allows the front of the player to be displayed. The back of the box further reiterates the player's main attributes in 8 different languages. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/flash_players/K02.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flash_players/K02th.jpg" alt="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" title="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" width="250" height="244" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>System requirements are displayed on the left side of the box, while the right side of the box displays the player's specifications and included accessories.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/flash_players/K03.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flash_players/K03th.jpg" alt="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" title="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" width="121" height="250" border="0"></a><a href="atruereview/flash_players/K04.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flash_players/K04th.jpg" alt="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" title="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" width="114" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>Inside, the K-PEX 100 is held in place inside a plastic casing with the player's screen protected by a non-transparent sticker. Almost all of the included accessories are individually enclosed inside plastic baggies.</p> <p> Super Talent's MEGA Screen comes packaged in a sophistical, simple box packaging. The box features a matte black finish with a 3/4th shot of the MEGA Screen player on the front and back. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/flash_players/M02.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flash_players/M02th.jpg" alt="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" title="Alternative Flash Based Portable Media Players" width="250" height="134" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>The outer layer of the box slides off to reveal an interior box which flips open to show a protective bag-enclosed media player. Printed on the inside of the box flap are the MEGA Screen's features, system requirements, and the packaged contents. All of the included accessories are individually enclosed in baggies. In addition to being enclosed in a protective bag, the MEGA Screen's screen is further protected by a transparent film.</p> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/flash_players/kingston.php"></a> <a href="flash_players/kingston.php">Next (Features & Specifications)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>