Coming soon: the Rio CE-2100

Looks like there might be some slightly better news for MP3 player fanatics today, with the upcoming release of the Rio Audio CE-2100 2.5GB MP3 player in the UK. As its name suggests, it features 2.5GB of memory, and plays MP3, WMA, and tracks downloaded from Audible. That’s enough memory for about 625 songs. The device comes with USB 2.0, can charge from USB or a power adaptor, has a built-in mic for recording and you allows 20 hours of play off the rechargeable battery. Although on the downside it doesn’t look like a bullet. No word on a price in the UK yet, though it’s American cousin retails for $179.99.