Grundig has just taken its first steps into smaller media players through the MPixx 2000 series. The jukebox is small but includes the features often left to larger devices, including video support through SMV with conversion of other formats (such as QuickTime's MOV) in software. It also includes FM radio, a BMP/JPEG photo viewer, and voice recording to bolster the industry-standard support of MP3, WAV, and WMA tracks.

Cost is instrumental to the appeal of the new MPixx, Grundig says. Two versions will be available with either 1GB or 2GB of flash memory at prices of €79 ($106) and €89 ($120) respectively. Both are available now in Germany and should also be available in other European countries as well, though country-specific and worldwide launch details aren't available. [via PMP Today]