"..THOMSON multimedia, the co- developer of the popular mp3 audio format, today announced a series of new mp3 digital audio RCA entertainment products that will expand the use of mp3 beyond the computer and the initial portable devices that play mp3 files.

The new RCA digital audio products are being shown this week at the "mp3 Summit" in San Diego. Coming soon from Thomson is an mp3 personal CD player, an mp3 5-disc CD bookshelf audio system, a hard-disc drive Digital Media Manager for the home that utilizes mp3 technology, and two new portable mp3 players that will appeal to both feature-conscious and budget-conscious consumers..." NULL