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A portable multimedia player ('''PMP''') is a self-reliant electronic device that is capable of storing and playing files in one or more Media Formats . ''' Digital Audio Player s''' ('''DAP''') which display images and play videos are also considered as PMPs. Like DAPs, the data is typically stored on a Hard Drive , Microdrive , or Flash Memory .


TYPICAL FORMATS SUPPORTED

The main feature of portable media players is their versatility: being able to load and play different formats of Video , including MPEG , DivX , Xvid , AMV and SigmaTel Motion Video (SMV); Audio , including MP3 , WAV , and Ogg Vorbis ; Digital Image s, including BMP , JPEG , and GIF ; and interactive media, like Flash Animations . Handheld Game Console s like Sony 's PlayStation Portable and the latest Cellphones are usually counted as a PMP, thanks to their playback abilities.

Portable media players typically feature a color LCD or OLED screen. Various portable media players include the ability to record video and audio, and some have built-in card readers like SD or MMC , which makes it convenient to upload media directly to the player, or the memory is used as extra capacity.


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