Memorex TouchMP $99 Touchscreen PMP Reviewed

Memorex isn't a brand we particularly associate with desirable PMPs, but the company is hoping to gain a little more attention for their mediaplayer division with the launch of the Memorex TouchMP.  Notable for offering a full touchscreen interface and 8GB of storage despite being priced at just $99, the TouchMP has actually managed to make a good impression over at CNET.

The looks may be reminiscent of a Palm Pilot, and the sound performance merely "acceptable for the price", but there's plenty to like about the TouchMP.  For a start there's a microSD card expansion slot on the bottom (with its content merged with the integrated storage), and Memorex's supplied headphones break with PMP tradition by actually being reasonable to use. 

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Codec support isn't going to cower Cowon, at MP3 and WMA audio (including WMA DRM 10 tracks) and AVI (MPEG4) and WMV videos at 320 x 240 resolution, but it's likely enough for most entry-level users.  A standard mini-USB port is used for charging and synchronizing.  You may not get the flexibility and kudos of an iPod touch, nor the awesome sound and video quality of Sony's OLED Walkman X, but for the budget sticker price there's seemingly much to like about the Memorex TouchMP.