Wearable technology has always promised much but failed to deliver because of lack of storage capability and poor design.

MPIO`s tiny digital USB music players come in an array of fashionable colours, taking a leaf out of the Apple iPod mini book of design and reflecting the desire for gadgets that look good.

Slung on a cord, the player would not look too geeky dangling discreetly from the neck.

Although the pendant design was launched three months ago, the device emphasises large storage as well as good looks for fashion-conscious gadget fiends.

An even dinkier model, the FY500, comes out in May and will store about 256MB of music.

The range of players recently won an International Forum design award 2005.