Nextar’s Ribbit 1GB MP3 Player Hops into Toys “R” Us for Easter

April 2, 2009 - PRLog -- Fun, Can’t-Miss Gift Idea for All Ages Supports Both MP3 and WMA Files; Voice-Recording Capability and OLED Display Included

La Verne, CA – April 2, 2009 – Nextar™, a designer and marketer of bold and new consumer electronic products with mass appeal, has announced that two sku’s of its fun Ribbit MP3 player are part of a big Easter promotion giant retailer Toys “R” Us, Inc. is running. The 1GB units support both MP3 and WMA files, have voice-recording capability, and feature a durable OLED display. They are available in both green (PT 375C) and pink (PT 212C) with a SRP of $24.99 each.  

“We’re excited Toys “R” Us, the world's leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, has chosen our Ribbit MP3 player to be part of their always popular Easter promotion,” stated Eddy Zheng Nextar founder. “With it’s lovable frog design, it is a visual treat as well as audio. Affordably priced, it makes a great, novel musical gift for all ages of Toys “R” Us shoppers.”

The easy-to-use Nextar ‘Ribbit’ MP3 players come with five play modes (normal, repeat one, repeat all, folder, repeat folder). An eight-mode equalizer (normal, rock, pop, classical, bass, jazz, soft, and SRS WOW) assures excellent audio reproduction. Units also have a high-speed USB 2.0 interface, play-list function, and support for seven languages (including English, Spanish, and Chinese simplified).

An innovative, low power-using OLED display provides brighter, clearer images and faster response time than most other display technologies. It is easily viewable from virtually limitless angles.

A built-in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery provides power. Up to six hours of continuous playback can be achieved with a fully charged battery. The models are fully upgradeable to any future formats and features. Accessories for both include earphone, USB cable, instruction manual, and an installation CD.  

The units measure 1.5” x 1.3” x 0.9” and weigh just 0.8 oz.

About Nextar
Nextar, headquartered in Southern California, is a global designer and marketer of consumer electronics. From the categories it enters to the products it develops and the manner in which it goes to market, Nextar’s decisions are based on its unique ‘bold and new’ philosophy. It currently offers products in the following categories: portable personal audio and video; digital photo frames; portable navigation devices; and Bluetooth®. In addition to tried-and-true consumer electronic retail outlets, Nextar products also are boldly marketed through non-traditional avenues such as department stores, automotive, mass merchants, food and drug, and do-it-yourself.

Nextar is an affiliate of Tofasco(SM), a rapidly growing company that sells products worldwide in a variety of industries. For further information regarding Nextar, visit its website at www.nextar.com or call toll free 888-849-0846.


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