Sony Electronics is wrapping four devices into one portable package for the holidays. The consumer-electronics giants new MPD-AP20U player can play and record CDs as well as play DVDs and digital audio files, such as MP3s. Sony announced the device Monday, saying it will be available in November for less than $300. The player supports the CD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD and MP3 formats and comes with a Memory Stick expansion slot, a rechargeable battery and a USB 2.0/1.1 interface. The device measures 5.37 inches by 0.87 inches by 6.26 inches and weighs 0.77 pounds. It also comes with a cradle designed to make it easy to connect to a computer and to recharge its battery. The MPD-AP20U records and reads CDs at 24X, rewrites CDs at 10X and reads DVDs at 8X.

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