# Hitachi HMP-G1 MP3 player By Kylo Turner | Published 2006-11-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachi-hmp-g1-mp3-player The new [Hitachi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachi-shower-heater) HMP-G1 is a very sleek and sexy MP3 player with a covert 128 x 64 pixel OLED display. **Implications** - The play and stop buttons are located to the right of the screen with other functional buttons on the side. The Hitachi HMP-G1 supports various files that include MP3s, WMA and WMA DRM. You can also record up to 70 hours of audio or video with the integrated microphone. Overall, the Hitachi HMP-G1 MP3 player is a fairly basic standard [portable music device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-music-player1). It's [slim and compact](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowsky-disc) which is perfect for those who are constantly on-the-go. If you're looking for something simple and convenient, this may be the player you're looking for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Covert Display MP3 Players:** Opportunity to innovate with more discreet and seamless display designs for MP3 players. - **Integrated Microphone Audio/video Recording:** Potential for innovation with improved audio and video recording capabilities in portable devices. - **Slim and Compact Portable Music Device:** Opportunity to disrupt the market with even smaller and more portable music devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Innovative developments in the MP3 player market and related devices. - **Audio Recording:** Potential for new innovations in portable audio recording devices. - **Video Recording:** Innovations in portable video recording devices and integration with music players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro High-Quality Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkman-mwa306.md) - [Audio-Enhancing Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-walkman-nwa306.md) - [High-Resolution Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-music-players.md) - [Multifunctional Compact Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdisc.md) - [Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-device.md) - [Digitally Enabled CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cd-player.md) - [Modernized Portable Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tl1-music-player.md) - [Active Audiophile Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astellkern-p1.md) - [Gold-Plated Hi-Fi Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-sony-walkmans.md)