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2.5" SATA hard disk Android music/video player

Check out these Android screenshots and related news while you wait for release.

Dear Customers,

Many of you have contacted us numerous times about our upcoming Android based music/video player and GSM mobile. We know that you can't wait to get your hands on it and we have been working hard since early 2008 to bring you the your dream device as soon as we can. Unfortunately, there are many unforeseen difficulties that we need to overcome, causing more delays than we expected.

Here, we would like you to be patient while we nail down our problems one by one. We are still committed to bring you our own Android device in the near future and we are going to release relevant information here as we go. So, stay tuned and watch this space.

Target release of our own Android device is sometime in Q3-4 2009. We would release more information, photos, videos, etc here as soon as our prototype is ready. Before we officially release our Android device, we would also try to bring you Android device from other manufactures to fill your thirst for Android.

For those already having a HTC Dream G1 in Australia, you can obtain our firmware flashing service here, it is meant for those who are not technically minded. Must-have HTC G1 accessories coming shortly. Contact us if you want to secure and order your accessories in advance.

Do watch out for our pre-order announcements here. For those already registered in our forum, signed up for our newsletter or have contacted us before, we will sent you a notification e-mail.

Price: 320GB Android music/video player will cost approx US$400 (retail)

Spec: 4.3" 480x 272 touch screen LCD, 2.5" SATA HDD, micro SD card............and more....

If you would like to propose a partnership with us regarding the Android hardware we are making, please feel free to contact us. We welcome and are open to discuss any partnerships with potential oem manufacturers, distributors, retailers, Android developers, bulk purchasers, etc. Otherwise, we would like to invite you to tell us what you think and put your suggestions/discussions in our forum.

Thanks for your understanding
Eric Wong
Managing Director
Portable Electronics Ltd

Android PMP

Frequently Asked Questions

If the answer you are looking for is not answered below, please visit our forum and ask.

Gen-E™

Q: What is Gen-E™?
A: Gen-E™ is Portable Electronics Ltd's trademark for our Android products.

Q: How do I obtain firmware updates?
A: We will release firmware for free download on all of our Gen-E™ products in this site as soon as they are available.

Q: Do you offer any warranty?
A: Yes, we will offer one year warranty, subject to our terms and conditions to all customers.

Q: Do you sell complimentary accessories?
A: Yes, we offer complimentary accessories for purchase together with or without the product.

Q: Would you ship internationally?
A: Yes, we will ship our products anywhere in the world that the courier can reach.

Android OS/Emulator

Q: Why would I want to use Android?
A: Android is posed to be the revolutionary operating system in the mobile space in the coming years, bringing innovations and not possible in other mobile platforms. The ability to install 3rd party applications and games on your Android mobile and music/video player brings potentials not possible in current mobile phones, mp3, mp4 and PMP players. For more information about Android, here is a comprehensive FAQ about Android.

Q: Can I get try the Android OS before I buy any Android device?
A: Absolutely, the best way to try out Android is to download the Official Android SDK containing the emulator from Google. The default Android OS is kinda boring, so don't forget to install 3th party games and applications to try on it. If you need help, come to our Android forum where you will also find some tips/tricks for novices.

Q: Can I change the look of the Android emulator?
A: Absolutely, there are many Android skin you can download from Tea Vui Huang.

Android applications/games

Q: What sort of Applications and games are available on Android? and where can I get them?
A: The winners of the Android Developer Challenge I is a good indication of the innovative applications and games that you can use on the Android platform. There are many Android application stores operated by different companies at the moment, you can find the list here. You can also find a comprehensive list of Android applications available on the internet here and here.