LG today has announced their newest portable usb audio player known as UP3 Neon in Korea, LG offer a touchpad on the front panel to operation the mp3 player; except as a mp3 player, LG UP3 Neon also can be used as a USB flash drive. The other features of UP3 Neon include a FM radio tuner, a voice recorder, and support for a wide range of audio formats including the popular ones like MP3, WMA and WAV.

LG UP3 Neon is available in two models, 2GB capacity to sell at $50 and 4GB for $65. [www.akihabaranews.com]