Shigezone Opens Reservations for Crystal701 Spherical Video Player
The 70mm gadget is priced at 5,990 yen during reservations and is expected to arrive in the first half of November, according to Akiba PC Hotline.
Shigezone has begun taking reservations for the Crystal701, a spherical video player, at 5,990 yen against a regular price of 6,990 yen, according to Akiba PC Hotline. The retailer says stock is expected to arrive in the first half of November.
The device can display MP4 videos and JPG still images. It connects to a PC over USB Type-C and stores files in 4GB of internal storage.
Crystal701 has a built-in speaker with volume adjustment and a 1,000mAh lithium rechargeable battery that provides about 2 to 4 hours of continuous use.
The body measures 70mm in diameter, and the display resolution is 480x480 pixels. A strap is included.
Shigezone notes that the device uses a flat LCD with a transparent hemisphere attached, so it only looks spherical. A demo unit is on display at the store.
Quick answers
How much does the Crystal701 cost?
The reservation price is 5,990 yen; the regular price is 6,990 yen.
When does the Crystal701 ship?
Shigezone says the product is expected to arrive in the first half of November.
What file formats can the Crystal701 play?
It can display MP4 videos and JPG still images.