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An MP3 player in the shape of a nut
Boing Boing Gadgets — Attention: Nextar has developed an mp3 player contrived to resemble a peanut. It comes in five colors, costs $20 for a 1GB model or $30 for 2GB, and is to be found at Staples and Kmart. I can think of a few things it resembles more than a peanut. MA588 [Nextar]

Go Nuts With Nextar MA588
Ubergizmo — If you're in the market for a basic, no-frills MP3 player, most people would consider the iPod Shuffle before looking at anywhere else. Others who prefer to take the road less traveled, however, might want to settle on something as quirky as the Nextar MA588. This MP3 player looks more like a peanut than anything else, but at least it is ...

Review: Nextar Peanut. Verdict: Stocking stuffer
Boing Boing Gadgets — ... It works O.K., but won't serve any duty greater than stocking stuffer or emergency backup. Two caveats: it doesn't show up as a removable drive on a Mac, and faint radio noise occasionally muddied the audio output. Also, Win98 and Mac drivers come on a mini-CD that won't work in slot-loaded drives, and are not offered for download at the product page. ...