Maus, Japan announced that since December 18 began sale demee limited high-end brand Hello Kitty MP3 versions, 4GB of memory is priced at 7,980 yen (about RMB 600). Previous generation of Hello Kitty MP3 (5,980 yen, or about RMB 450) as the template, this high-end version of the body color to black, eyes, mouth, beard, and have adopted a golden bow design, interpretation of a full gorgeous feeling cool and fresh feeling. The high-end version of the built-in memory capacity of 2GB and 4GB has also been divided.
Hello Kitty MP3 which can support MP3 and WMA format music files for playback, built-in Normal, Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock and other sound effects, broadcast band of 40Hz ~ 20kHz, the output 13mA × 2ch, signal to noise ratio of 90dB. Various operating buttons are arranged in the back of the fuselage, the bottom is loaded with USB terminal, PC to connect with drag and drop music files to send.

It is worth mentioning that the USB data cable subsidiary has also been printed on the Hello Kitty icon, headphones are also decorated with gold thread. Kitty head and body with the placement of the ribbon can be removed, and can along with other accessory components. Fuselage comes with a fixed clip can be attached to clothing or bag. Built-in lithium battery required for USB charging takes about 2.5 hours, and can provide continuous music playback around 10 hours. Hello Kitty MP3 high-end version of the form size of about 45.2 × 17.0 × 35.5mm, weight 16g.

Almost 20,000 batteries used in Coby Electronics portable DVD/CD/MP3 players, is being recalled after reports about the products and overheating causing fires resulting in property damage, said the Consumer Product Safety Commission.