Introducing the pocket-sized gigabeat Flash and updating the existing gigabeat X series with some larger drives, Toshiba has saved its cherry for Harvey Norman.

The gigabeat X series shrinks the F series by 20 per cent, but capacity reaches the limits with a 6oGB model in the offing.

Lighter and smaller than the gigabeat F series, the X series features a larger 2.4 inch QVGA LCD screen using new small footprint 1.8 inch HDD technology that can display photos and album covers in full colour. The 30GB model, the gigabeat X30, is available in a pearl white or Cherry Red case if you buy from Harvey Norman. Harvey Norman sells the Cherry Red X30 exclusively.

The 60GB model (X60) comes in any colour you want as long as its metallic black.

A great feature on the X Series is the ability to RIP CD directly to the player at the push of a button, eliminating the need to upload from a PC. The management software features album cover art, separate audio and photo libraries.

A little on the small side, Toshiba describes the Flash series player as “no bigger than a Tim Tam”. Available either in a 512GB or 1GB, the Flash has an Organic Light Emitting Display (OLED) full colour screen and weighs 50 grams.

Available in either white (512MB) or metallic black (1GB) the Flash is only 13mm thick, yet has a built-in voice recorder and a 14 hour battery life.

Both players USB charging and new headphones designed for the 3-dimensional sound image created by SRS WOW Sound, an audio enhancement technology.

Pricing as follows

gigabeat Flash MEP-05L (512MB): RRP $179

gigabeat Flash MEP-10L  (1GB)

gigabeat X30 (30GB): RRP $429 (Cherry Red exclusive to Harvey Norman)

gigabeat X60 (60GB): RRP $569