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Philips has announced the SA2840, SA2825, and SA2820 to their GoGear MP3 series.
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Nextar has announced the T30 , a new portable MP3 Video Player.
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iriver has announced the Lplayer , a tiny new portable media player. The iriver Lplayer features a 2-inch QVGA display, 4GB or 8GB of internal memory, a built-in FM tuner, and support for MPEG, WMV9, XVID and more.
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Ubana has announced uCan, a small 1GB waterproof mp3 player aimed at swimmers. 15 hours of playback time and has a maximum working range of 10 feet beneath sea level.
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Cowon's iAudio U5 is set for launch in the USA.
The iAudio U5 features a voice microphone , FM radio tuner with scheduled recording , fully customizable audio equalizers, 1.8-inch screen , supports MP3, WAV, and WMA (including protected store WMA) audio and lasts 24 hours between charges.
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Ahead of Ces 2008, Xias has taken the wraps off a number of new products - two digital photo frames, two cameras, USB memory sticks, and an MP3 player reports electronista. The PF-821WF is an eight inch digital frame, PF-1021WF is 10-inches ; both models feature a display resolution of 800 by 600. Up to 12 images can be displayed simultaneously. Seven digital media formats are supported, which can be uploaded to the frames from either of the two bult-in memory card slots. Four different play modes are supported - full-screen browse, slideshow, thumbnail browse, and zoom in/out - while viewing time can be adjusted in both browse and slideshow modes.
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Pacemaker is a 120GB portable music player that functions like a portable DJ mixing table reports Crave. Pacemaker plays two tracks at once and lets you crossfade between them, plus play with effects like looping and pitch bending.
Pacemaker also include a software application, the Pacemaker Editor, that functions like a traditional music player and library manager only with support for creating mixes.
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Digitalcube i-station U43 is a new multimedia player with enhanced network capability set for launch in Korea. The i-station U43 offers WLAN connectivity and runs WinCE 5.0 OS. In Korea, users have access to HSDPA network via SKT's 'T-Login' service.
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Korean based Mobiblu has unveiled Nanum, a concept for a screenless media player. The unit unfolds to a cross shape, and features 1GB of storage, USB 2.0 connectivity, pop-out buttons, dimensions of just 1.1 inches a side, and support for MP3, WMA, and WAV.
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MobiBlu Boxon is a new portable audio player . Features include a 1.7-inch OLED display, VoIP capabilities -- when connected to PC and integrated FM tuner..
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Cowon has announced the iAudio 7, a new audo player available in 4GB ($169.99) or 8GB ($219.99)models.
Features include a built-in amplifier and 60-hours of playback.
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Cowon has announced the iAudio 7, a new digital audio player.
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MSI has announced the MS-5552, a new Bluetooth MP3 player touted to offer over 50 hours of playback.
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Philips has announced the SA3100, a new gimmick free Digital Audio Player.
The Philips SA3100 features 1GB or 2GB of flash memory, a 1.8-inche 160 x 128 LCD, supports MP3 and DRM-free WMA, SMV video playback and JPEG viewing.
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ZMP 's Miuro Robot Speaker is a super cute gadget with iPod docking station. the 14-inch-long machine, which looks like a ball, also features two Kenwood speakers in its wheels.
Short for "music innovation based on utility robot technology" users lock their iPod into the top of the robot, which comes in white, black, yellow or red.
The unit responds to a handheld remote control and users can also opt to have music streamed to it wirelessly from a PC. $930
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Takara Tomy has announced a set of earphones inspired by the Transformers. Dubbed the Music Label Frenzy & Rumble, the earphones boast a clip-on design coupled with a fold-out robot. ¥3,950 ($33).
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LG has teamed up with Volkswagen to produce a new digital audio player inspired by the design of the New Beetle.
The player features a new user interface , 2.4-inch color LCD touchscreen, supported MP3, Ogg, WMA, as well as WMV and MPEG-4 video. 2GB and 4GB versions were announced.
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d-JAYS combines Swedish design and patented in-ear technology for a perfectly balanced sound, with detailed highs, natural mids and extended bass. This without compromising on functionality, look and feel. So don't get stuck with those mediocre earphones bundled with your player - Get the right sound!
d-JAYS
Seen at Engadget.com
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Cnet takes the Toshiba Gigabeat S MES30VW (30GB, white) for a spin and walks away in Love.
The Toshiba Gigabeat S makes its mark as a supercompact 30GB or 60GB portable video player. It supports many music, video, and photo file types, including subscription services, and it has a bevy of features, such as an FM tuner and support for digital camera transfers. Best of all, the device is completely intuitive, thanks in part to an improved Portable Media Center operating system, and it boasts excellent sound performance.
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etailelectronics is offering the Toshiba MES60VK 60GB Gigabeat Portable Media Player for $345.99
The MES60VK is more than an MP3 player. It's a portable media center. Getting content has never been easier. Enjoy music, photos, video and TV content anywhere you go with Windows Mobile Portable Media Center software. You can even connect this gigabeat to your Xbox360 and enjoy your music while playing your favorite games.
Seen at Engadget.com
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Maxian has finally released the T600 PMP, their sleek media player for purchase in Europe.
* Capacity: 20 GB / 30 GB (1.8 inch HDD)
* Display: 4 inch WQVGA(480 x 272) TFT LCD, 16,700,000 color pixel (24 bits), Wide screen 16:9
* Images: JPG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PNG, Max resolution: 6 mega pixels
* Audio Playback: MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG
* Video Playback: AVI, MPG, ASF, MPEG-1,MPEG-2, DivX3.1/4.xx/5.xx, Xvid, ISO MPEG-4 SP, WMV9, H.264(DMB)
* Resolution: 720 x 480 pixels maximum (WMV9 320 x 240, 500Kbps), 30 fps maximum
* Captioning: SMI format
* Audio/Voice Recording (MP3/ADPCM)
* Video Recording: AVI, MPEG-4 SP, audio: ADPCM
* Video Bitrate 5Mbps, Audio Bitrate 8~16Kbps,Resolution 640 x 480
* Playback Autonomy: Up to 14 hours for music or 6 hours for movie on built-in LCD
* AV Connections: Earphone jack, Built-in microphone & speaker(mono),AV IN and AV OUT
* Power Source Removable Lithium-Polymer battery pack, External AC charger/adapter
* Data Interface: USB OTG High speed USB 2.0 slave
* Compatible with USB 1.1 host
* Dimensions: 139 x 73 x 19 mm
* Weighs Approx. 260g
Maxian T600 @ DAP
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Sony has introduced the D-VE7000S, an ultra-compact DVD Walkman. The feature rich music player sports a 7-inch widescreen LCD, supports a variety of disc formats such as DVD, DVD+ -R/+ -RW and DVD+ -R dual layer discs, as well as CD, Video CD, CD-R/RW. The D-VE7000S also supports DivX, MP3 and JPEG formats.
The D-VE7000S can be connected to your other audio/video devices and together with its 5.1ch surround sound Dolby Digital and DTS digital outpu writes NewLaunches
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iriver's G10 now called the Wing is expected on shelves by year end reports Engadget. Features include a 4-inch LCD, compatibility WVGA (800 x 480), capabale of displaying MPEG4 (N/SP), H.264 DivX and WMV9 movies whilst also supporting MP3, WMA and AC3 playback for audio , USB-Host speeds 1.1, WiFi, WiBro and 6GB NAND flash memory.
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Sony Ericsson today announced the V630i, exclusively for Vodafone. The V630i uses its 3G capabilities to deliver the perfect mix of mobile phone, music and multimedia applications at high speed and superb quality.
What makes this phone extra special is its support of Vodafone’s new Radio DJ service, an interactive music streaming service that allows the creation of your own music channels by rating tracks as you listen. The more you listen and rate, the more intuitive and personalized the music channel becomes. Tracks can also be bought directly using the service and, with the supplied 256MB Memory Stick Micro (M2) card, the V630i can store as many as 230 tracks to take with you wherever you go. A stereo headset is supplied, so you can enjoy this superb choice of music in full stereo quality.
The V630i also effortlessly handles the content-rich services from the world of Vodafone live! with 3G such as Mobile TV, video messaging and video telephony. In all, the V630i is a dynamic phone that is fun to use, appealing to young music lovers seeking the freedom and choice offered by the latest mobile technologies.
Read More @ Sony
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Audio-Technica, Japan has announced the titanium ATH-CM700Ti (left), and ATH-CM700, (right) headphones. Priced about $155 and $113 US respectively
Seen at Engadget
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LG UK has launched the MFJM53. A new 8GB HDD-based player featuring a 1.77in, 262,144-color, touch-sensitive OLED screen.
The MFJM53 is primarily a Windows Media device, supporting tracks with and without DRM, MP3, WAV and Ogg.
Read More @ reg hardware
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The Beatles are preparing to sell their songs online after years of refusing to take part in the Internet music boom, according to testimony given by the head of their record company.
Neil Aspinall, a former Beatles road manager and managing director of Apple Corps, was a witness in the company's trademark lawsuit against Apple Computer (Research).
He said that the company was digitally remastering the entire Beatles catalogue, which would pave the way for selling the songs online reports CNN.
"I think it would be wrong to offer downloads of the old masters when I am making new masters," he said in a written statement submitted to the High Court in London earlier this month.
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Woodi of Korea has announced Woodi CA-C360, a new MP3 player with a large control screen (1.8") in its 39x54x11mm and 34g casing. This player supports MP3, WMA, ASF, MTX and WAV files. On top of that you also get a FM tuner and you can also record the voice, FM
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toshiba's new gigabit S is will available very soon
features windows portable media center
59.9×99.9×13.2mm for 30Gb, 16.2 for 60Gb
2.4" qvga screen, plays wmv
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BenQ, has added 6 new products into their Joybee series. These products introduced during the event are: E520, ET50, EG10, E105, N370, and P610. According to the company, two of these products will be available before 1st May and the others will be available in Q3 this year.
E520 is an MP3 player that built-in with Bluetooth module. It is compatible with other Bluetooth mobile phones and acts as Bluetooth headphones. When there is an incoming call, the music playback will be paused automatically. User may answer the call or hang up through E520. Joybee E520 also features a 65K colors OLED display. It supports MP3, WMA and also AMV playback.
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iriver has announced the E10, a new mini-HDD Jukebox set for release on April 28 in Korean market.
E10 has 1.5 inch TFT-LCD color screen, 4 button navigation interface, supports FM radio, video format, Flash game, voice recorder, image viewer ('slide show' available), and you can use the E10 as TV REMOTE CONTROLER.
E10 is priced at $240
Read More at MisticRiver
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Evergreen Japan, has announced the DN-2000, a compact Mp3 player which uses a SD card for memory. The $8.50 player can play up to 5h of Mp3 (AAA Battery), support up to 1GB SD Card and this for only 58x60x13mm and 30g.
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| everythingusb. has a review of the latest Samsung YP-Z5 4GB, supposedly the final answer to the iPod nano 4G.
The new flash player on the market has the markings of iPod Killer written all over it. Again. But could it be for real this time? Samsung, the chief flash supplier for Apple's iPod nano can deliver the same 4GB of flash memory for the same $249. Paul Mercer, the man behind the iPod's oh-so-praised interface is the one who designed the interface for the YP-Z5. Fierce competition indeed. Read on to see how this new contender fairs against the reigning champion.
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Signeo today released the SN-A800 with 256MB of storage (previously 512MB and 1GB were the only sizes available).
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Jens of Sweden has announced the MP-500, a new multimedia player.
Under one of the markets thinnest shells (13 mm) you'll find a remarkable width of functions. With MP3 and MP4 player, radio, stereo speakers and a crisp display you will be able to say good bye to all those lonely moments.
Add lyric files and sing karaoke, or let your friends hear the original artist through the built-in speakers. The MP-500 is scratchproof and available with a 1GB or 2GB memory in black or gold.
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| Samsung ' LN-S8281D' 82” LCD TV
The Samsung 82-inch 1080p LCD TV has a built-in ATSC tuner, Cable Card slot, 2 HDMI connections and DACS speakers.
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Toshiba has announced the Toshiba Gigabeat S Series Portable Media Center. The new player offers a vivid 2.4” color display and an extended storage capacity, so you can take your favorite digital media with you. Download recorded TV shows from TiVo Series2 or feature-length movies from movie studio Web sites, and then watch them on your Portable Media Center or a TV. Listen to music and download album art from online music providers. Tune into your favorite FM radio station with the unique FM tuner feature. Create impressive photo shows set to music, or enjoy interactive gaming with integrated audio for Microsoft Xbox 360™. Available Spring 2006.
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Motorola has announced the Motorola Music Duo , a new gadget that allows you to enjoy your iPod wirelessly and still be able to take calls in the midst of your jam session. With the Motorola Bluetooth® Stereo Headphones HT820, you can connect to your iPod with the revolutionary TEN Technology naviPlay™ Bluetooth Adapter for iPod and at the same time connect to your compatible Bluetooth-enabled phone – no cables required. The naviPlay Adapter has been tested and optimized to work flawlessly with the HT820 headphones.
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Digital-music veteran Rob Lord and a four other really cool people, have started Pioneers of the Inevitable, a new open-source startup.
Lord's company is building a piece of digital-music software called "Songbird," based on much of the same underlying open-source technology as the Firefox Web browser reports CNet.
Songbird programmers want to create music-playing software that will work naturally with the growing number of music sites and services on the Web, instead of being focused on songs on a computer's hard drive.
Songbird is a complete desktop media player or "jukebox" with a uniquely open approach to Internet digital media network services.
Songbird is developed by Pioneers of the Inevitable, a small, chirpy team of digital media innovators whose previous incubations include the Winamp 5 and Y! Music Engine media players and Muse.Net, a location-independent digital media network service acquired by Yahoo!.
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Sony, Japan has announced a new clear case to protect their steamy Walkman A series.
"CKH-NWA1000" for the 6GB HDD NW-A1000 and , 2 models "of CKH-NWA3000" for the 20GB HDD NW-A3000 portable media player. Price 2,800 Yen, & 3,000 Yen.
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Reigncom, Korea’s leading Mp3 player maker, announced the launch of the sequel to D10 , iRiver D20. In addition to ebook reading, organizer functions and general a dictionary, the D20 supports MP3, WMA, OGG. Other features include line in, FM radio recording, and ability to view images on a 4.3-inch 480x272 color LCD.
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Oslo based Asono has announced the DAB1, a new digital radio .
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"Probably the first question people ask when reading this review is whether the Creative Zen Vision:M has a better screen than the video iPod. After all, Mr. Hoo should have already dissected the Apple's, and came up with countermeasures before hitting back. Putting the video iPod next the Zen, the Creative seems to take the lead with the colors on the 2.5â? QVGA screen being very vivid and vibrant. The LCD's contrast is excellent. There's just a bit too much color saturation than necessary, causing some finer details to wash away."
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| Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks and Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday said they would join forces to design and develop a new digital music service.
The service, to be called Urge, is due to launch in 2006, the companies said in a joint release, and will be integrated into a new version of Microsoft's Windows Media Player reports Reuters
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Cnet Reviews Creative's new iPod Clone , The Zen Vision: M (30GB) .
The good: Fast transfer speed; wide video codec support; brilliant screen; improved vertical scroll.
The bad: Stiff keys; bothersome sync adapter; thicker than the iPod.
The bottom line: There is a lot going for the Zen Vision: M, and true to form, Creative has just created yet another iPod killer to take on the incumbent.
Read full review of the Creative Zen Vision: M (30GB)
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On heels of releasing a new iPod clone - Zen Vision: M, Creative boss Sim Wong Hoo told the BBC he plans to "pursue aggressively" a US patent it owns on a system used to navigate music on digital players. Creative was one of the first to market digital music players in 2000, but has since been overshadowed by Apple. This little fact apparently eats Sim and he wants the world know it.
"We will pursue all manufacturers that use the same navigation system," said Mr Sim. "This is something we will pursue aggressively.
"Hopefully this will be friendly, but people have to respect intellectual property."
The similarly styled and priced device will compete directly with Apple Computer's video iPod for a spot on every technophile's holiday wish list. Creative plans to put the Vision:M up for sale this month, and with less than three weeks left in the shopping season, that makes the device a tough sell reports Forbes.
"They're extremely late," says Tim Bajarin, analyst with market research firm Creative Strategies, which is unaffiliated with Creative. "In this stage of the game, I'm skeptical this product will give them enough revenue to impact the bottom line for their next quarter."
Mr Sim denied the company had copied Apple's design, saying it had been working on the look for more than a year.
Creative are touting the Zen as a far more powerful player than Apple's offering, with additional functions such as FM radio and a built-in mic reports the BBC
"We are focused on the technology," he said. "This is still a technology marketplace."
"This is the key difference between a technology company and a branding company," he said, taking a side-swipe at Apple's successful marketing campaign for its iPod.
Past Quote - CEO Sim Wong Hoo on the Apple iPod Shuffle
We're expecting a good fight but they're coming out with something that's five generations older. It's our first generation MuVo One product feature, without display, just have a (shuffle feature). We had that - that's a four-year-old product. So I think the whole industry will just laugh at it, because the flash people - it's worse than the cheapest Chinese player. Even the cheap, cheap Chinese brand today has display and has FM. They don't have this kind of thing, and they expect to come out with a fight; I think it's a non-starter to begin with.
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Creative Technology, today introduced the Zen Vision:M, Creative's premier 30GB video player, photo
viewer and MP3 player. Designed with a 2.5-inch, high-resolution
262,144 color LCD screen, the Zen Vision:M displays rich, vibrant digital
video, and photos, full-color menus and album art. The Zen Vision:M will be
available in high-gloss black, white, blue, green or pink this month
for US$329.99 at http://www.us.creative.com.
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Samsung , has offically announced their first MP3 players with XM Satellite Radio cability. The Samsung neXus comes in two version - on can store up to 50 hours of content (1 Gig storage), the other can store up to 25 hours (512Mb). These two devices utilize XM's Connect & Play technology. Each Samsung neXus device comes with an XM Satellite Radio home docking kit, which allows the device to receive XM Satellite Radio in the home.
Digital content from XM can be stored when the Samsung neXus player is connected to a home or car dock. The stored content can be played anywhere for a totally portable listening experience. The Samsung neXus player enables you to store songs from your personal digital music collection, including digital music files (MP3 and WMA files) purchased from a variety of digital music services. With the Samsung neXus players, XM subscribers can “tag” the songs they hear on XM for purchase through the XM + Napster online service.
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"The iRiver U10's design is very modern and sleek, with an all white body topped off with a black faceplate surrounding a 320x240 QVGA color screen. Unlike other MP3 players, no room on the face was reserved for navigation controls, making the sole point of interest the screen itself. Instead, navigation is accomplished by grasping the bordered edges of the screen and literally clicking it in one of four directions, as if it were a directional pad on a video game console. iriver calls this the D-Click system, and it's very smart."
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Toshiba, Japan today announced the P-range to their Gigabeat Line. The P5L offers 512MB of storage and the P10L offers 1GB. The Shuffle like player measure 31.9x82.0x13.2mm and weighs 50 g. Features include a 1.1" OLED screen (support picture display) and MP3 and WMA play back support.
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Sharp, Japan today introduced a new line of MP3 players that feature a rugged design.
The Sharp MP-S200 (512MB) and MP-S300 (1GB) feature an aluminum metal case with a honeycomb structure. The players can be dropped from a height of 140cm without damage reports i4u
Other features include FM Tuner, FM Transmitter, direct encoding, MP3 and WMA DRM support and USB 2.0. The new Sharp MP3 players will go on sale on November 26th in Japan.
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Toshiba, Japan has announced a King Kong edition of the Gigabeat MP3 player for the Japan market
The player features a 20 GB capacity with a 1.8' hard drive, supports WMA (Windows Media Audio Files) and MP3 files and a 2.4' QVGA screen with a resolution of 240X320.
The special edition features a King Kong engraving on the back, a King Kong themed Cardboard Box and comes preinstalled with five King Kong wallpapers.
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KDDI is showing off the Tokujin Yoshioka designed Media Skin from their au design project. The promos for the media skin, show a steamy gadget dipped in orange paint -- how hot would that be, to just be able to dip your gadget to create a skin, which you could do daily to match your outfit ... anyway The Tokujin Yoshioka Media Skin is just sleek case.
via engadget
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JVC has announced the XA-HD500, a new six gigabyte (GB) hard drive player that features exclusive JVC audio enhancement technology, 30 hours of continuous playback and includes a dedicated docking station and a remote control.
The JVC Alneo XA-HD500 plays MP3 and WMA files, supports Windows Media Player 10 and features a USB 2.0 connection for fast file transfers. Other features include a backlit LCD, the option of recharging through the supplied docking station/AC adapter or the USB port when connected to a computer, four digital surround listening modes and Active Hyper Bass for enhanced bass performance.
The XA-HD500, which is finished in black, weighs 3.2 ounces and measures 2 x 3.6 x 0.7 inches (W x H x D). It is available this month and will sell for $249
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Toshiba, Japan today announced 60Gb and 20GB versions of their steamy 30Gb Gigabeat X30. Aside from the difference in hard drive space, the X20 and X60 are identical to the X30. Features of the X30 include 30Gb 1.8" HDD and a 2.4" 240x320 QVGA screen.
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Sony, Japan today announced an 8Gb version of their NW-A1000 6GB MP3 player in Japan. The new 8GB NW-A1000 will be available in black or gold ... the color.
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Panasonic, Japan today announced four new D-snap Audio digital audio players and two micro stereo systems that offer ubiquity and usability of the SD Memory Card writes New Launches. The new SD stereo systems are the world's first CD and FM/AM radio players featuring a large-capacity built-in hard disk drive (HDD) with an SD Memory Card slot. Without using a computer, users can load up to 40,000 songs on the HDD and copy favorite tunes on SD Memory Cards instantly and enjoy them with the D-snap Audio player wherever and whenever they like. The new D-snap Audio players, the SV-SD750V, SV-SD700, SV-SD350V and SV-SD300 SD audio products will be released to the Japanese market on November 19.
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Toshiba, Japan today announced the X30, a new sleek Gigabeat MP3 player. Features include a 30Gb 1.8" HDD, 20% smaller than its big brother (the F21) and a 2.4" 240x320 QVGA screen.
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Dell Inc., today announced the DJ Ditty, a new digital music player aimed at the iPod Shuffle.
The DJ Ditty weighs 1.29 ounces and its 512 megabytes of storage can hold as many as 220 songs. The device, which has a 1-inch (0.26 cm) screen for managing playlists, starts at $99.
via Reuters
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Sharp Japan has announced the PA-L100, a new audio player / voice recorder. The PA-L100 will launch on September 22nd for 25,000 Yen.
The flash memory audio player supports the playback of the WMA/MP3 file, features 256MB Memory, 120x120 dot liquid crystal display, built-in microphone, files saves as WAV when using voice recorder. Measures 54x91x9.9mm and weighs 83 g.
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|  JVC, Japan has announced the XA-HD500, a new 6GB portable audio player. Features of the "XA-HD500" include "K2 Technology" - helps restore the data that was cut during the MP3/WMA encoding process writes Engadget, MP3 , WMA file support, (DRM support), 30 hours battery life, 1" hard drive and a LCD.
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Toshiba, Japan has announced a new compact methanol fuel cell capable of powering a digital music player for up to 60 hours on a single charge. The 100mW and 300mW models of the fuel cell prototype run on single charges of 3.5ml and 10ml of concentrated methanol respectively. Toshiba claims the cells are able to power a HDD-based digital music player for 35 hours, for the smaller cell, and 60 hours for the larger one.
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In October, Alienware will launch a new line of digital audio players called Alienware CE-IV (Close Encounters-Fourth Kind). The Alienware CE-IV series feature SRS WOW technology (extends sound in both the horizontal and vertical planes without having to enlarge the speaker size) and provide up to 1GB of built-in memory.
Among the other benefits included with CE-IV players are Digital Rights Management DRM) technology and a memory expansion. The CE-IV players will be available with a fully integrated HUB docking sound system. Two versions of the CE-IV players will be available: one with 512MB of built-in memory and one with 1GB of built-in memory.
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Philips is set to launch the GoGear HDD1630, a new 6GB player, and the HDD6630 a new 30GB player in October. Suggested retail price of $199 and $ 299 respectively. Both models feature backlit touch strip, a color screen that allows picture browsing (slideshows accompanied by music as well), SuperScroll, playlists-on-the-go, integrated FM tuner, voice recorder.
The HDD6330 offers 15 hours battery life while the HDD6130 offers 18 hours
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Later this month, Philips will ship two new MP3 players, the 512MB Active Range PSA232 and the 4GB microdrive-based Active Range PSA612. The players are MP3 and WMA DRM 9.0 compatible, include an FM tuner, and feature an integrated stopwatch that allows users to measure their progress and receive on-demand voice feedback via the headphones. Priced at $199 and $119 for, respectively, the 4GB and 512MB versions.
via CNet
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The Qoolqee X3, is a new tiny MP3 Player from the Korean company Qoolqee. The X3 Player is water and shock resistant and features a FM radio writes UberGizmo
Compatibility: MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG, MS DRM - FM Radio
Connectivity: USB 2.0 (PC/Mac)
Audio: Post processing Jazz/Classic/Pop/Live
Output Power: 40mW (L+R)
Battery: Li-Polymer (<350mah)
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Samsung's new YH-J70 HDD-based digital audio player is now available for purchase in the United States.
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The YH-J70, available in 20GB or 30GB capacities, features line-in and voice recording, video playback, photo viewing, USB On-the-go, FM tuner, games, and a 1.8" color display. Supported music formats are currently MP3, WMA, and Janus WMA. The YH-J70's Li-ion battery provides up to 25 hours during audio playback (7 hours for video).
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Panasonic, Japan has announced the SJ-MJ500, a new stylish MD player. Features include small (transparent) D.SOUND speakers, a cradle and err it play's Mini Discs. The battery life should be 22 hours and it weighs 90g writes akihabaranews
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Logitech has announced a series of new products based the Logitech Music Anywhere wireless technology, the Logitech Wireless Headphones for PC, the Logitech Wireless Music System for PC and the Logitech Wireless Music System for iPod.
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Sony has announced the Walkman Bean, anew flash memory based MP3 player. The Walkman Bean features a 1-line OLED display, up to 50-hour playback from a Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery and a high-speed charge facility, which provides the user with 3 hours play from just a 3-minute charge.
Walkman Bean is available in the following great colourways: Tropical Ice (Blue), Cotton Candy (Pink), Licorice (Black) and Coconut (White). All colours take their inspiration from various flavours of jellybean, owing to the shape of the device.
Walkman Bean will be available in both 512MB and 1 GB capacity (NW-E205 and NW-E207). All equally funky and playful, there will also be a 512 MB model with a built in FM tuner (NW-E305).
Walkman Bean features ATRAC3plus and MP3 Playback and ships with SonicStage 3.2 file management software. As well as managing your music library, SonicStage provides seamless access to the CONNECT catalogue of more than 700,000 tracks and albums available for download.
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Qoolqee has announced the Qoolqee i, a new music player that sends the iPod shuffle back to the Stone Age (where it belongs, actually...) writes Ubergizmo. The "Qoolqee i" plays MP3, WMA and OGG and runs for 20 hours on a single, convenient, AAA battery.
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First seen at CES 2005, the Philips hdd095 has reemerged with an extra 1 GB for the refresh.
Features
4GB HDD
10 hours of playback
MP3/WMA/WAV compatible
Color LCD display
Built-in microphone
Sensory touchpad superscroll, like music, superplay, USB mass storage device
Weight: 85 grams
Size: 86 x 53 x 17mm
Price 180 UKP (260 Euro).
via DAP
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AVC, Japan, is showing off Signeo, a new "limited edition" music player. Features include 512MB built-in flash memory, MP3/WMA support, built-in FM tuner/voice recorder/line-in encoder, OLED screen, measures 70x50x7mm and weighs 40 grams.
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Green-House, Japan has announced the KANA-S, a new stylish MP3 player that will be available in 6 colors. Features include 256Mb of memory, WMA/MP3 compatible, FM tuner , using AAA batteries last up to 70hours. The device measures 79x25.3x22.4mm and weighs 25g.
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Samsung has unveiled the YP-T8, a new flash-based portable media player. Features include a 1.8-inch TFT color LCD, FM tuner, recorder, built-in Li-Ion battery offers 20 hours of playback , supports MPEG movies, JPG files and MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM, OGG and ASF audio. Weighs 2 ounces and measures 3.3 x 1.7 x 0.6-inches.
512MB, 1GB and 2GB models will sell for $199.99, $249.99 and $299.99 respectively. via Gizmodo
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The Micro_008MP is a stylish MP3 player from AMOI. Features include an OLED screen ,MP3/WMA/WAV compatibility, a 128 or 256Mb of storage capacity and docking station that also acts as a speaker. The player measures 86x54x10.5mm and weighs 55 g.
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| Napster Inc. and XM Satellite Radio said late on Tuesday they would launch an online service that enables XM's 4.4 million subscribers to buy music they hear on the paid XM radio service.
The two plan to jointly launch "XM + Napster," in the fourth quarter of 2005 in conjunction with the availability of new XM/MP3 players that let users bookmark songs they hear while listening to the radio for future purchases online reports Yahoo News
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| Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Korea has formed a strategic alliance with XM Satellite Radio to develop MP3 players that will also work as satellite radios reports Yahoo News.
Samsung will begin selling by year-end two miniature flash memory players which will come with a kit allowing them to receive XM satellite radio stations.
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The Pulsar 590 is a new Bluetooth enabled audio headset from Plantronics that switches seamlessly from music to phone mode when a call is coming in reports Mobile Mag
The Pulsar 590 works up to 33 feet away from the mobile device, computer or audio device.
Pulsar 590 is expected to retail at $149.99.
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Samsung's YP-F1V (256MB), YP-F1X (512MB), & YP-F1Z (1GB) "Digital Wear" flash players are now available at Bestbuy.com for U.S. consumers. The YP-F1Z (1GB) is available from AdvancedMP3players.co.uk for European consumers.
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Logitech has introduced three new headphones designed for the fast-growing portable music player market: the Logitech(R) Wireless Headphones for MP3, the Logitech(R) Identity Headphones for MP3, and the Logitech(R) Curve Headphones for MP3.
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Creative, has introduced the EP-480 headphone series set for release to European markets in September. The EP-480 will be available in 10 different flavors to match the Zen Micro and the Zen Nano.
via Engadget
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Sony, Japan has announced the launch of a soft case with integrated earphones that accommodates players up to 105 x 63 x 20mm (H x W x T). ( 60GB iPod measures 103.5 x 61.8 x 19.1mm (H x W x T).)
The MDR-CX1W are inner-ear type earphones with 9mm diameter units. They are integrated with a soft case that can accomodate a hard-drive audio player, and this case can be clipped to a belt loop. Four colors will be available: white (W), black (B), green (G), and pink (P). via Tech Japan
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Olympus, Korea is showing off their new m:robe flash MP3 players
Olympus MR-F10
- USB 2.0, 256mb - 1gb flash memory
- OLED display (96x94 pixel) 64k colors
- Plays MP3, WMA, OGG
- SRS Wow, EQ Presets, 2 custom EQ
- 65 x 32 x 15mm, 25g
- 256mb: 149k Won ($ 145 USD), 512mb: 199k ($ 193 USD), 1gb: 249k ($ 242 USD)
Olympus MR-F30
- USB 2.0, 512mb - 1gb flash memory
- OLED display (96x96 pixel) 260k colors
- Plays MP3, WMA, OGG
- SRS Wow, EQ Presets, 2 custom EQ
- JPEG photo view
- FM Radio, recording
- Voice recording, Direct audio recording
- 74 x 34 x 21mm, 40g
- 512mb: 229k Won ($ 222 USD), 1gb: 279k ($ 271 USD)
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Engadget has scored some pictures of the Motorola E790 running Apple's iTunes software. World say hello to the Motorola E790 Apple iTunes phone.
No word on if this will be the first iTunes phone.
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Olympus has announced three new m:r (m:robe) flash players, the F10, F20 and F30. That's about all the information available for now. via DAP
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Creative has announced the Zen Sleek, a new compact, high-end MP3 player, with large backlit display and touch-sensitive controls.
Zen Sleek Features:
- Stunning design, in smooth aluminium and cool white contours.
- 20GB hard disk stores up to 10,000 songs* in WMA or 5,000 in MP3. Also supports WAV.
- Vertical touchpad with LED backlight is quick and intuitive to use, gives total control with fingertip touch.
- Large blue backlit display for access to comprehensive track information and settings.
- FM tuner with 32 presets and direct recording, to capture memorable broadcasts.
- Built-in microphone for live voice recording and personal notes.
- Equalisation feature with nine acoustic environments such as 'rock' or 'jazz', plus bass boost, enable listeners to customise music to their personal preferences.
- USB 2.0 connection, for downloads at up to a song per second.
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cnet asia takes a look at samsung's YP-D1 new audio player. Features of the YP-D1 USB 2.0 and USB hosting, 2GB of memory, MP3, WMA, ASF, Ogg Vorbis, Mpeg4, and JPEG pictures codec support, play some games and take pictures with the 2MP camera, battery life - 20 hours.
If this first rendition of a camera-enabled MP3 player is any indication, we have no doubt that the YP-D1 looks to be a harbinger of good MP3 things coming out of Samsung. Look out for our full-on review coming soon.
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Sharp, Japan has announced the HR-MB3S, a new portable audio player with a 4GB HDD. Features include a color screen, MP3, WMA (DRM9) and WAV support, USB2.0 support , built-in li-ion battery (3.7 V , 1100 mAh) allows us to listen to music for 18 continuous hours per battery charge and a 32MB memory buffer to prevent the hard drive from skipping.
Measures 105,5 x 56,5 x 17,4mm & weighs 113 grams.
The suggested retail price 259 Euro. Via DAP
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Sony, Japan has released two limited editions of their latest hdd-based player - the HD-5. 100 available. via DaP
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Transtechnology, Japan has announced 3 new portable music players.
The PD-2000, a 20Gb MP3 player with an SD slot and a USB2 port. Measures 67x96x18mm and weighs 150g.
The PD-1001, a 5Gb MP3 player. Dimensions 52.5x79.2x17.7mm, weighs only 85g.
The PD-25, uses SD/MMC cards to store music. It will read any format on the cards and it weighs 35g for 53x53x16mm dimensions. via akihabaranews
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Pioneer, Japan has announced the SE-IR460C, the SE-IR260C, and the SE-DIR2000C high-end wireless speakers. The SE-IR460C-260C are powered by AAA batteries (29 hours playback) and are capable of producing sound from a distance of 8 metres. Price 100 EUR. The SE-DIR2000C is Dolby, DTS and AAC compatible and has a 48bit DSP processor. The range of these speakers is 10 metres. via
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iRiver's T20 is the first iRiver product to have a sliding USB function.
Features
Available in 256MB, 512MB, 1GB
15 hours playback with Built-in Lithium Polymer
Supports MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG (Up to Q10)
3 Line graphic LCD with backlight
USB 2.0
Alarm function
Voice recording, FM radio, Direct encoding, UMS/iRiver Plus 2 supported
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| Signeo made its debut in Japan with a product line that includes 8 flash-memory based players.
SN-A300
256mb or 512mb
Same as the "Si-300" model from Rio Japan
OLED display
Plays MP3, WMA, WAV
FM radio, recording to WAV
Line-in recording to MP3, Voice recording
Built-in battery good for 12 hours
26 x 69 x 16mm, 38g
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AudioCubes is offering Sony's special edition network player - NW-HD5H for $459. The Sony NW-HD5H has a 30 GB capacity which is 10 more GB than NW-HD5. However, Sony NW-HD5H does not include earphones. Features a world's longest battery life removable battery that has 40 playback hours. High quality aluminum body protects the outside plus G-sensor prevents hard disc damage with impact resistant damper. High resolution backlit monochrome 128 x 128 pixel 7 line organic display. Adopts new color for the buttons. More
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RIO Japan has announced a reduction in price of its 5GB Rio Carbon. The model will now cost less than 200 EUR and have different colors. The new Rio Carbon features a 5GB 1 inch HDD and support WMA, MP3, WMA and DRM. More
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Philips has announced the Ultra-rugged and wearable, GoGear 256 MB Digital Audio Player SA255. Record direct to MP3 from any source via line-in or make your own voice recordings anytime, anywhere. More
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Victor or JVC , Japan, has announced the XA-MP101 and the XA-MP51 mp3 players. The XA-MP101 features 1GB storage while the XA-MP51 features 512MB. The new JVC mp3 players feature: direct encoding, FM-Tuner, voice-recording, WMA and MP3 file format support, 18bit Sigma Delta D/A converter and USB 2.0. The XA-MP101 and XA-MP51 measure 50x50x15mm and weigh 30g. via i4u
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Kenwood, Japan has announced the HD20GA7 a new portable audio player. The MP3 and WMA compatible HD20GA7, is available in 7 languages and features a 2.2" QVGA screen and a 1.8" USB 2.0 20Gb HDD. Measures 61x104x17mm and weighs 140g. It will be available in Japan at the end of June. More
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Samsung's YP-T8A all-in-one entertainment player is available on the Samsung USA site. YP-T8A offers the ability to enjoy music, videos, photo albums,e-books,motion detecting games, USB host, Mass Strorage and much more wrapped in a stylishly hip package.
Features
- 2GB Storage
- 1.8 TFT-LCD
- FM Tuner
- Voice Recording
- Up to 20 hrs playback
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Elecom, Japan has announced two new lines of stylish and elegant headphones - EHP-810 and EHP-820. The Elecom EHP-810 feature aluminum finishing, whereas the EHP-820 features leather. As for price "EHP-810/820" 3,150 Yen, "EHP-810MP/820MP" 3,780 Yen. The new Elecom headsets feature 30mW and 10 - 24,000Hz frequency spectrum. The EHP-810 will be available in mat black (BK), dark blue (BU), beige (BE) and off white (WH). The EHP-820 will be available mat black (BK), pail beige (BE) and off white (WH). They weigh 40g. Seen at i4u
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TrekStor, has announced the i.Beat vision, a new MP3 and video player. The i.Beat vision features a 1.3 inch color screen with 262,000 colors and 160x120 pixels. The video and music player comes in 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB configurations. Features include MP3, WMA and OGG music format support, USB Host (OTG), FM-Tuner and photo viewer.
The Trekstor i.Beat Vision starts at 159 EUR. via pvp4u
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Described at ultimate portable audio system for the iPod and iPod mini, Altec Lansing's inMotion iM7 features highly advanced neodymium drivers and tweeters, plus a powerful, built-in subwoofer. Running on batteries or plugged into the wall, it gives you complete mobility. It even features a wireless remote for control of both the iM7 and your iPod from across the room. And the inMotion iM7's sleek, ultra-refined design will make you want one for its looks alone.
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"The hd5 is well crafted, has decent features, and sounds just as you would expect such a device to sound."
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Cnet on the Creative Zen Neeon .
The Zen Neeon dazzles with an eye-catching array of reusable stickers for the faceplate and a low price point for a 5GB player. Unfortunately, it fails to wow us with its recycled menu interface.
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Sharp Corporation, Japan has announced the "Auvi MD-DP700," a new portable MD player "Auvi MD-DP700" with Auvi technology. Features of the 1-Bit portable Sharp Auvi MD-DP700 include stereo speakers in the docking station and plays only ATRAC3/ATRAC music formats
The "Auvi MD-DP700," will be released on June 17th. Expected price 19,000 Yen. Available in white, blue, and pink.
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Samsung, Korea, has officially announced the YP-T8 MP3 player. The YP-T8 is the successor to the YP-T7 digital audio player announced in March. Features include a 1.8-inch TFT LCD, FM radio, voice recorder, photo viewer, text viewer, game functionality, plays back MP3, WMA, Ogg, and Audio ASF, USB host functionality and MPEG4 video support. 20 hours Battery life , and its 43.5 x 83 x 15.5mm frame weighs in at 55g. Internal memory sizes will be available in 256MB, 512MB, 1G and 2G versions.
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TDK, Japan has announced the SP-XA60 , a new portable 2.1 audio system. The SP-XA60 flat speakers (NXT SurfaceSound technology) offer a music output over 360 degrees. This set will be sold for less than 90 EUR in Japan from mid-July onwards reports akihabaranews.
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AudioCubes is offering Sony's "NW-HD5" high quality network player for $429. The NW-HD5 features a simple unique and stylish design. NW-HD5 also features a world's longest battery life removable battery that has 40 playback hours. Adopts a 20 GB hard disk that holds up to 13,000 of tunes. Strong Aluminum body protects the outside with G-sensor prevents hard disc damage with impact resistant damper. ATRAC3plus also features crystal clear sound. High quality backlit monochrome 128 x 128 pixel 7 line organic display. Comes with 3 stylish colors.
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Creative has finally announced the Zen Neeon MP3 Player. The Zen Neeon is touted to empower fashionable MP3 users to carry an ostensibly different player everyday through the application of Creative Stik-On skins, reflecting their different personalities, styles and moods. The initial launch of Creative Stik-On skins will feature 16 designs, with more to come in the near future. New designs will be available at asia.creative.com/zen.
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Philips has announced the SA-170 a new Flash Player, which comes in 256MB and 512MB versions? Other features include FM radio, OLED screen and USB 2.0 support. Seen at Gizmodo
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Toshiba, Japan has announced updated models of the Gigabeat F10, F20 and F40 MP3 Players line. New models called F11, F21 and F41 are set for release end of May and beginning June in Japan. The new players feature new hard-drives with perpendicular recording making the players lighter and smaller reports i4u. The Toshiba Gigabeat F41 is 10g lighter and 3mm slimmer than the Gigabeat F40. Toshiba also added photo viewing feature and a PC software called ROOM to manage photos to the new gigabeat players. The F11 model comes in three colors, the F21 in two and the F40 just in one color.
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iRiver has launched a new sports MP3 player called the iRiver T10 in Korea. The iRiver T10 comes in three colors each with a different storage configuration: 256MB Lime Green, 512MB Cherry Red and 1GB Orange Yellow . The iRiver T10 features include 1.1 inch 64k color LCD display, 53 hours play-time, SRS, 10 equalizer settings, WMA, OGG and MP3 music format support, a clock function, FM-Tuner. Measures 85.8x40.8x29.4mm and weighs 49g. The iRiver T10 goes on sale in Korea on May 20th starting at 159,000 won. More at i4u
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Samsung's YP-T8 is the successor to the YP-T7 digital audio player announced in March. MP3 player is expected, and it's looking pretty packed with features. Features include a 1.8-inch TFT LCD, FM radio, voice recorder, photo viewer, text viewer, game functionality, plays back MP3, WMA, Ogg, and Audio ASF, USB host functionality and MPEG4 video support. 20 hours Battery life , and its 43.5 x 83 x 15.5mm frame weighs in at 55g. Internal memory sizes will be available in 256MB, 512MB, 1G and 2G versions. via Engadget
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iriver has announced the iriver H10 [6GB color]. The player, which is a variation of the popular H10 microdrive player, features a vertical touchpad, display supports up to 260,000 colors, , built-in FM tuner, built-in timer record function, full integration of the iriver H10 [6GB color] in Microsoft Windows Media Player 10 and an auto sync function that automatically synchronises music files and photos on the H10 [6GB color] with those on the user's PC.
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ARCHOS(R), Inc., has announced the new Gmini(TM) XS 100 portable music player, with a range of colors, a 3-gigabyte hard drive and support for the Microsoft(R) PlaysForSure(TM) program. The ARCHOS Gmini XS 100 is the smallest player in the ARCHOS line-up of portable audio and video products, measuring 3.6" x 1.7" x 0.5", and weighing only 2.8 ounces. The Gmini XS 100 also features a 1.5" gray-scale LCD screen and a host of benefits, including:
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| Transcend Information, Inc. recently introduced the T.sonic Photo, a brand new Flash MP3 player. The T.sonic Photo features a bright colorful 2-inch High-resolution LCD display, sleek design, built-in MultiCard reader that supports SD/MMC/miniSD & RS-MMC (using adapter) cards. As a multi-functional device the T.sonic Photo combines a USB Flash Drive with an MP3 player, voice recorder, FM radio, bright color display and TV-out. T.sonic Photo MP3 player supports Hi-Speed USB2.0 for the fastest data transfers, so you can easily transfer your music or data files to and from any USB enabled computer.
Measures 87.9x70.2x21.7mm and weighs only 145g (including a Long-Life Li-ion polymer rechargeable battery).
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PodGear's PocketParty Shuffle turns an iPod Shuffle into the world's tiniest ghetto blaster. Designed exclusively for the iPod Shuffle, the PocketParty can even be worn around the neck like the iPod itself.
Specification:
The worlds first micro speaker system for iPod Shuffle
1 watt of stereo sound output from two tiny speakers
Up to 10hrs from a single AA battery
Does not affect the battery life of you iPod Shuffle
Control the volume through your iPod
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JVC has announced the XA-A50 headphones with a built-in digital audio player. The Lightweight XA-A50 features 128MB Flash Memory that stores up to 30 MP3 or 60 WMA files.
Features include MP3 and WMA file support , the unit is also compatible with WMA-DRM files, Voice Guidance for playback and set-up while you are wearing the unit, 20-hour continuous playback with one AAA alkaline battery, XA-A50 transfers files via a USB2.0 connection .
The XA-A50 will weight 57g including battery > MORE
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Slappa has announced a new case to keep your iPod mini investment at a premium. The new case combines toughness and style. The protective shell uses CORE3 material which contains 3 layers:
1/ Soft interior
2/ Aluminum core
3/ Rubberized plastic outer body
There are different designs available that should allow most iPod mini users to find what they like. It costs $34.99 and should ship next month .via ubergizmo
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Gateway has announced a 6GB version of their 4GB MP3 Photo Jukebox. The new black & silver player features a 6GB harddrive, a removable, rechargeable battery, (more than eight hours of continuous music playback), Napster To Go service support, comes with Windows Media Player 10 and works with most PC-based music to support multiple file formats-including MP3, WMA, and JPEG, the MP3 Photo Jukebox can store digital pictures( Just plug in your camera to download images to the player) and a 1.6" color screen. Retail price: $249.99.
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BrightonNet Corporation, Japan, will release two bags on May 9th for the iPod with internal speakers. They are the shoulder-bag style "iPod shoulder Bag (BI-BGP1A)" and handbag style "iPod Bag (BI-BGP2N)." Each cost 12,800 yen.
The bags feature integrated 2ch speakers and amplifier. In the middle is a special pocket, where the iPod is placed for playback. More
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| Real Networks introduced a version of its Rhapsody music service that allows nonsubscribers to listen to 25 songs free each month. The company will offer the 25 free songs every month to anyone who downloads its latest Rhapsody software, users are welcome to listen to one song 25 times or any 25 songs from its million-song library once, or any combination, must be connected to the Internet while listening.
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COWON, Korea will release the "iAUDIO X5" 20GB HDD based audio player in Japan, May 1st via Vertex . Expected price approximately 39,800 Yen, with "X5L" battery adoption approximately 44,800 Yen. Features include 1.8" color TFT liquid crystal display -- resolution 160x128 dot, MPEG-4 animated picture, JPEG and text support.
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Samsung has announced the "YP-C1" series flash memory audio player of series set for release in Japan on April 27th. The YP-C1 is available in a 1GB model ("YP-C1 Z") priced at 12,800 Yen, and a 512MB model ("YP-C1 X") priced at 8,900 Yen. Features include 128x64 dot, 4 line liquid crystal display, White LED back light, 10 national languages supported (French, Italian, Chinese and Korean ), supports MP3/WMA/WAV/ASF/OGG audio formats , MP3 encoding function and USB 2.0, supporting storage class.
Continual playback time approximately 42 hours. Measures 71x26x26mm and weighs approximately 34g. More
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Elecom, Japan has announced two new cheap head phone models set for release middle of May. "EHP-500" neckband model and, 2 models of "EHP-702" inner ear model. The EHP-702 is available in white (WH), black (BK), blue (BUD) and orange (DR). More
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Sony, Japan has announced a 30GB edition of the HD-5, portable music player, called the NW-HD5H. The special edition also features different button colors, and doesn't include headphones. 37,800 Yen
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Creative is set to introduce the Creative Zen Nano Plus flash player in May. Features include: 15 hours playtime on a AAA battery, FM Tuner and USB 2.0. The mp3 player comes in 256MB, 512MB and 1GB configurations. Measures 65x33x13mm . i4u
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GPX has announced a new over-the-shoulder SportX HW6805DT Headphone MP3 Player. The light weight MP3 Player supports MP3 and WMA audio files, with full Windows Media DRM support. Other features include a digital FM tuner built-in with station presets,and five equalizer modes, a rechargeable, removeable,battery cell, USB 2.0 and supports the new TransFlash storage cards (32MB-256MB).
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Olympus, Japan, has announced the addition of two new pastel color (blue and pink) to the existing white MR-100.
Display: touch panel LCD
Capacity: 5GB
Playback Formats: MP3 (16 - 320 Kbps including VBR), WMA (32 - 192 Kbps including VBR)
Battery Life: Approx. 8 hours (WMA); Approx. 12 hours (MP3) with Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charge Time: Approx. 3 hours (using the AC adapter); Approx. 8 hours (using the dedicated USB cable)
Sampling Frequency: 8 to 48 kHz
Interface: USB 2.0, 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack (22 ohm load impedance)
Dimensions & Weight: 2.0" x 3.5" x 0.5", 3.5 oz. (body only)
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Toshiba has announced its Gigabeat line will soon be available to most retailers online and North American stores. The company's seven players feature a 1.8-inch harddrive, a 2.2-inch QVGA color display, MP3, WAV, and WMA/PlaysForSure support with 16 hours playback.
The 10GB models will come in Black, Aqua Blue and Silver Acrylic, while the 20GB will come in Black or Silver Aluminum, the 40GB in Champagne Aluminum and the 60GB in Dark Gray Aluminum. Prices will start at $279, $329, $399 and $449 respectively.
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NHJ, Japan has announced a new new 5Gb audio player, called 'VHD-5100' with a 128x128 dots, 1.6" screen. Features include MP3, WMA support ( DRM) , FM tuner, FM sound recording, USB2, JPG reader, 12 hours (lithium ion) battery life. The player measures 47x99x20mm and weighs 95g. The 'VHD-5100' is expected to cost 29,800 Yen.
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Aztech has announced the ultra-thin and sleek aFP500 series. The aFP500 series (aFP500B and aFP500BX) includes a host of features to enhance the user’s experience. Accessing the player's menu can be done seamlessly and easily using a single navigation button. It also has a five-preset equalizer, FM Radio, Voice Recording and Direct Encoding.
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At just over 3 inches thick, the iLog fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and slips easily into your pocket. The super-slim iLog "defines" what electronic music should be. Now you can sync with Log1k, Mac and Windows at blazing speeds. That description was pulled from the ilog site, the picture speaks for itself. ilog v1
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Archos's AV700 is a new portable video player with 7" display and 60GB harddrive. French NetEconomie reports that Archos entered a partnership with EchoStar, where EchoStar would market an adapted version of the AV400 (AV402) and AV700 to DishNetwork customers. Allows for DishNetwork customers to transfer recorded TV broadcasts or movies onto the portable AV700 and watch them on the go. Expected release late April. via i4u
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Archos's Gmini XS100 is a new portable music player with 3GB harddrive. The player is expected to come in 3 colors and the price should be around $200 reports i4u
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M System, Japan has announced some stylish speakers for PC's and portable MP3 players. The MS-DT08 is available in black or in white. More
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Plus Minus' Portable MD Player is made up of simple rectangles that resemble building blocks. The R2.5 of the edges are of a size that approximates the natural rounding of the edges of timber that occurs with time, and is something that is already familiar to the touch. The remote control unit is like a stick of chewing gum. More
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Plus Minus' Portable CD Player is made up of simple rectangles that resemble building blocks. The R2.5 of the edges are of a size that approximates the natural rounding of the edges of timber that occurs with time, and is something that is already familiar to the touch. Available in glossy colors with a remote control unit that is like a stick of chewing gum. More
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Sony Marketing, Japan, has announced the "NW-HD5" portable HDD audio player. The new player will go on sale from 21 April and is expected to retail for approximately 35,000 yen.
The NW-HD5 is W59.9 x H89.3 x D14.5 mm in size and weighs approximately 135 grams (including battery). The 20GB HDD can hold up to 13,000 songs (in ATRAC3plus/48kbps format). In addition to support for ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus and MP3 playback, WAV and Windows DRM-protected files can also be played back if they are copied to the player using the included SonicStage music management software.
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JNC's SSF-8000 is a new cube style MP3 player. The player weighs 18 grams with dimensions of 24 x 24 x 24 mm, and offers up to 15 hours of playback, an OLED display on one side of the cube and playback controls surrounding it. Other features include MP3 / WMA / UMS support and an integrated FM radio.
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| As many as 6 million U.S. adults have listened to a podcast, according to a new survey, giving hope that the technology could catch on with a broader market.
According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project survey released on Sunday, "Podcasts" are catching on with people who own iPods or other digital-music players. Twenty-nine percent of U.S. adults who own MP3 players like Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod say they have downloaded podcast programs from the Internet. In Pew's poll, 11 percent of respondents said they owned an MP3 player, putting the total U.S. ownership at 22 million. Of those with MP3 players, 29 percent reported listening to a podcast. Pew said the survey has a 7.5 percent margin of error.
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Mpio, Japan has started the sale of the face changing seal for the "FL300" audio player for 500 Yen.
MPIO 256MB Digital Audio Player - FL300-256 - Refresh
The MPIO digital audio player offers 256MB of storage to hold approximately 65 of your favorite songs. Player supports MP3, WMA and ASF files and offers plug-and-play technology so no software is required. Manage and pick tunes with a 6-preset equalizer and 2-line backlit LED display. Bonus features include a built-in microphone for voice recording and a watch with alarm. Enjoy up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge of the built-in lithium polymer battery. Player is Mac, Windows and USB 1.1 compatible
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Cowon' X5 music player is available in 20 and 30GB versions, it measures 103.7 mm x 60.8mm x 14.3 mm and weighs some 145 grams, supports Ogg, Flac, ASF and MPEG-4 . 35 hours of battery power per charge
The Cowon iAudio X5 should hit stores this year.
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idog is a new iPod speaker from Segatoys Japan. idog features 7 kinds of LED lights that flash in many different patterns when the music is played through idog. idog is capable of changing its feelings from happy to angry by moving the ears and rotating the head and by changing the color of the 7 LED lights. Simply press on idog's nose to wake it up. idog will start to play music and wait for its owner to play with him. It gets happy when you touch its ears and pad on its head. It gets suprised when you touch its nose or wave in front of him. idog will become angry when you touch its tail. Segatoys idog is an one-of-a-kind iPod accessory. Limited edition product. $89 Audio Cubes
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Sharp Corporation, Japan has announced the "MP-A100/A200" a new silicon audio player with built-in FM transmitter. The new player will come in white or red 256/512MB models. The biggest feature of the player is the FM transmitter which allows for transmission of music to car stereo or radio (FM). Other features include MP3/WMA (WMA DRM) support, lyric indication support, Liquid crystal display 10 letter x5 line indication, large-sized scroll key, MP3 encoding, MP3 sound recording, built-in microphone, radio sound recording from the built-in FM tuner and the direct sound recording from analog audio input.
Continual playback 20 hours, ( with FM transmitter use 5 hour). Measures 54x85.6x9.4mm and weighs 70 g. Set for release April 15th. Expected price 256MB model approximately 15,000 Yen, 512MB model approximately 25,000 Yen.
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Samsung has announced the YEPP YP-C1 portable music player. The player will be available in grey, red, and yellow. Features include MP3, WMA, and OGG, playback, FM tuner and voice recorder. via Engadget
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| XM Satellite said yesterday that Korean automaker Hyundai will include its radios as standard equipment in all its US cars starting next year. , while Sirius Satellite Radio said receivers for its service would be included as options on some Range Rovers and Jaguars. Shares of XM Satellite rose Wednesday after the company made the announcement.
The Hyundai agreement marks the first time a carmaker has offered satellite radios as factory-installed standard equipment rather than a luxury option reports marketwatch.
"Including XM as standard equipment in all of its vehicles makes this one of the most aggressive automotive rollouts of XM Satellite Radio ever," said XM chief Hugh Panero, in a press release.
Sirius also said that Mercedes will offer its radios in the 2006 model of its M-Class SUV.
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LG's MF-SE 430 is a combo-unit that includes both a flash player and a set of speakers. The docking-station is built right into the chassis of the woofer component. The player can be inserted into dock for charging, connecting with your PC, or for playing music without the hassle of wires.
The MP3 player can be equipped with 128-512mb memory and features MP3/WMA playback, voice recording, direct audio recording to MP3, and built-in battery good for 15 hours. The speakers work as 2.1 channels with 10W going to the woofer and 5W to each speaker.
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Samsung's Yepp site (Korean) is showing off the YP-F1 flash player. The YP-F1 features a clip on the back side to fix it on shirts or jackets, face plate can be exchanged and a series of colors are available, negative white 3 line display, supports MP3, WMA, ASF and Ogg, FM-Tuner, USB 2.0, Alarm Clock and 3D sound. The Samsung YP-F1 is available in 256MB, 512MB and 1GB. It measures 29x63x17.8mm and weighs 32g. via i4u
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The Mpio FY400 mp3 player with built in USB plug-in is set for release in Japan on March 19th. The player will be available in 256/512MB and 1GB models. Offers 20 hours of playback.
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Stockist - AudioCubes is offering Sony' new MZ-DH10P Hi-MD MiniDisc recorder that features high quality digital camera for $579. Features a 1.3 mega pixel digital camera allow you to capture high-resolution images and displays them on the 1.5-inch color TFT LCD screen. A very unique design. 1GB capacity and records up to 45 hours of music. Sony MZ-DH10P allows you to see album covers of the music you are playing. Ultra slim design and comes with 2 stylish colors. More
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The sleek and compact 5GB digital music player holdsup to 1200 songs. Plus you cantransfer and store digital pictures and view them on thevivid color display. It also features a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 8 hours, enhanced 3D sound, ultra-fast USB 2.0 file transfers, and simple navigation. The YH-820 plays MP3, Secure WMA, Janus WMA and Ogg formats. You can also record, encode and store MP3s or uncompressed WAV files from a variety of sources to the hard drive without the need for a PC.
Advertised Price: $249.99
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Panasonic, the leading brand by which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is known, recently announced four new digital audio players including SD Memory Card-enabled audio players and built-in flash memory based audio players, providing mobility and quality in sound at the same time. Small, light and stylish, the new D-Snap Audio products are ready to bring music anywhere with superb sound quality. To complement the SD audio players, Panasonic has introduced SD microstereo systems. Equipped with an SD Memory Card slot, the first in the world, the micro systems can store music on an SD Memory Card without the need for a PC.
The SV-SD100V and SV-SD90 SD audio players, as compact as 42 x 42 x 17.4 mm and as light as 39 g, are perfect for hanging around the neck.The new SD audio players produce superb sound thanks to Panasonic's D.sound Engine LSI. The chip incorporates the company's digital audio technologies reproducing rich high-fidelity sound with distortion-free deep bass as good as the original. Specially matched new earphones also ensure sound quality. Without any moving parts, the two models are skip proof even when users are dancing to the tune.
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Green House has announced the "Kana M-bird," a portable audio player with built in speaker set for release in Japan, late March. The estimated price is 23,800 yen. Black, White, and Red body colors will be available.
The Kana M-bird has a 200mW speaker oÂn the body for listening to audio without use of earphones. It has a 512MB flash memory capacity, FM tuner and mic, voice recorder function provides up to 73 hours of recording time, can record directly to MP3 from the line-in jack, 20 x 22mm size LCD which allows for selection of 10 backlight colors and can playback MP3, WMA and OGG format files.
The interface is USB 2.0, supported under Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, and XP.
Power is supplied by a lithium ion battery providing roughly 15 hours of playback time when using headphones. Measures 66.8 x 38.6 x 18.7mm (W x D x H), and it weighs 53g. TechJapan.
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Asono's Mica is a new portable audio player designed to fit in with your daily activities. The player measures 1.45 x 2.0 x 0.6-inches, features a small screen, comes in 512MB or 1GB models, plays back MP3, WMA, and ASF, has an FM tuner, line-in port, voice recorder, and a 12-hour battery. 1599 Norway Kroners ( $260 US) for the 512MB, and 2099NK ($350) for the 1GB
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E-Kai, Japan, announced their organic electro-luminescent display flash memory MP3 Multi-Recorder set to go on sale March 11. The player will be available in; 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB models. The 256MB model is expected to retail for 16,800 yen, the 512MB model for 20,800 yen, and the 1GB will go for 26,800 yen. They support Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP and versions of Mac OS 9.0 and above.
The 2-color, 4 line organic display player supports MP3/WMA/ASF formats and a bit-rate between 8~320kps.The included Windows compatible MediaSync Manager software allows not only the sending of songs from the computer to the player, but also allows for synchronization of the lyrics and the songs. The included MediaSync Manager software also includes a TTS (Text-To-Speech) Pad.
The included MP3 encoder allows for simple MP3 recording of voice via integrated microphone, recording from the integrated FM radio, or from an analog audio input source. It also includes an automatic recording feature, which records when it detects audio, and variable playback speed control. Songs can be transferred to the player without an special software.
The unit uses 1 AA battery and can also be powered through the USB port. It can be used for up to 20 hours continuously. It measures 30 x 74 x 21mm (L x W x D). It weighs 34g without a battery.
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NHJ will release the "v@mp VP-825", an MP3 player with an organic ELdisplay and a sliding cover for the controls, on 11 March in Japan. - 17,800 yen. Supported operating systems are Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XPand Mac OS 9.2 - OSX.
The MP3/WMA player uses a 2-color, 16-tone organic EL display with a resolution of 96 x 63 dots. Using the slide cover, the control buttons can be hidden from view.
Playback of MP3 and WMA files is supported at bitrates of 8 - 320kbpsand 64 - 160kbps respectively. ID3 tag display is also supported. The player is also equipped with an MP3 encoder and recordings can be madein MP3 format using the internal microphone or FM tuner.
The player connects via USB1.1 and is supported as a storage class device. Power is provided by an internal lithium polymer battery whichprovides up to 11 hours playback on a 1 hour charge. The player is 36 x17.2 x 68 mm in size and weighs approximately 50 grams.
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Siemens is showing off a portable audio device called 'Runster' touted as the ultimate music device to accompany exercise in the future . Music will be selected and programmed to ensure that the beat is synchronized with any users running pace. In addition, the "Voice Coach" function stores information on your individual training program and performance and motivate you to improve your fitness.
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PoGO has announced the Radio YourWayLX AM/FM Radio Recorder. Set Radio YourWay LX to record any station, any time, totally unattended!
Automatically record radio broadcasts via a daily or weekly timer-function; totally unattended
MP3 Recording- Easily transfer and archive your recordings to a PC or MAC with an available USB port
Record from any audio source (CD, Cassette, or TV etc.) in MP3 format without the use of a PC!
Playback MP3, WMA or RVF files
Use Radio YourWay LX as a portable storage device for data files! Radio YourWayLX 128MB: $199.99 8.5 hours of Radio Recording
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Apple's Shares tumbled yesterday following news of a new Sony flash memory portable player that will go head to head with the iPod Shuffle.
Apple shares dropped by 5.2 percent to $40.53 per share while Sony's stocks showed strength as they moved up the charts by 4.35 percent to $41.02. However the prognosis remains good. Wall Street analyst, Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster, has told clients that he expects Apple to outperform expectations in this financial quarter reports PC PRO. While the Sony Player is not at attractive in the looks department as the iPod Shuffle, the Sony flash memory new player adds features the iPod Shuffle lacks, the player will feature a radio tuner, more size options, a screen and up to 50 hours playback on one double A battery.
The Sony mini players should cost between $150 and $180. More on Players
Merrill Lynch analyst Steven Milunovich thinks that Apple need not worry too much about competition for the iPod shuffle. In his words 'We believe these are likely to be solid sellers, but they don't support iTunes and do not have the cache of an iPod.'
Steven also believes that Apple can easily respond to any effect that subscription-based music services, such as Napster, may have on iTunes Music Store sales.
'We don't see a big impact on Apple because (1) we are not big believers in the subscription model where consumers pay indefinitely to listen to their favorite songs, and (2) if we're wrong, Apple can establish a subscription service with few barriers to entry,' he said.
In closing a little birdie told me that the dive could stem from the pending patent infringement lawsuits Apple now faces.
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MPeye's iRacer a-1000 is a new portable music player. Features include a built-in screen protector in the form of a plastic sheild that slides over and above the color LCD, a pair of built-in speakers, FM radio, line-in and voice recording, MP3/WMA/OGG playback, USB1 interface, LED flash-light function and SRS Wow effects. Read More prylfeber
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PodGear's ShuffleStation Portable 2.0 is active Stereo speaker system and charging dock for iPod Shuffle. The ShuffleStation allows you to share your music in high quality Stereo sound, and folds flat for storage on the move..
Specification:
Portable Stereo Speaker System for iPod Shuffle
Powered by 4 x AAA batteries or from AC adapter (included)
Charge and play when AC adapter connected
3W Rated Output, 4 ohm resistance.
Frequency Range 100Hz-20Khz
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| Torica, introduced the TC-31, TC-33c and TJ-500 MP3 players at the CeBit in Hannover, Germany.
The TC-31 features built-in loudspeaker, dot matrix 4 color OLED display, USB 2.0, plays MP3, WMA. The Torica TC-31 measures 77x29x14mm and weighs 41g. The player - 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB.
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The Torica TC-33c can display photos on its 65k color display. The TC-33c measures 83x23x14mm. More details.
The Torica TJ-500 (photo below) uses a AAA battery and measures 58 x 34 x 23mm. More details.
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South Korean manufacturer Torica has announced the TM-750, a new 4GB digital audio player that measures 82 x 48 x 14mm. Features include a 1.5-inch, 65,000 color LCD screen, a built-in FM tuner, and support for playback of MP3, WMA, and WAV audio files. via Engadget
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iRiver has announced the addition of a 1GB and 20GB version of the iRiver H10 portable player.
iriver H10 [20GB color]: head of the house
The 1.8" hard drive on the H10 [20GB color]can store more than 10,000 songs. Measures just 102 x 61 x 22 mm. Other features include a 1.8" color display with on-screen support, rechargeable battery delivers up to 16 hours' and built-in microphone that can record hours of voice input in one of three easily selectable quality levels. The H10 [20GB color] will be in the shops in April at a recommended retail price of GBP 229.00
iriver H10 [1GB color] aka iRiver H10 Junior
The iRiver H10 Junior measures just 72 x 42 x 16 mm and weighs 62g. Features include a 1.2" colour display and an aluminum shell. The 1GB flash memory in the H10 [1GB color] can hold around 500 songs. Even this, the smallest family member also features a built-in microphone for hours of voice recording. The H10 [1GB color] offers a class leading 60-hours playback time on one charge of the battery.
The recommended retail price for the iriver H10 [1GB color] is GBP 139.00. The H10 [1GB color] will be in the shops from mid-April 2005.
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Stockist - The Blue Sony NW-HD3 Network Walkman 20 GB Digital Music Player is available for pre-order on Amazon.com - $349.99
- 20 GB Hard Drive Digital Music Player stores 13,000 tracks at 48 kbps when using Sony's ATRAC3plus audio format. It fits comfortably into the palm of a hand or is easily carried in pocket or purse.
- Compatible with the Connect Music Store: The Connect Music Store provides an easy method for downloading personal music. Connect Music Store offers access to an extensive online music library including many independent titles as well as featured artist and celebrity mixes.
- Plays Back in MP3 and ATRAC3 Audio Formats, Supports Multiple Internet Audio Formats (WMA, WAV) The Network Walkman player plays back MP3 and ATRAC3 files and supports the most popular Internet audio formats.
- Direct Battery Charge Via USB with Supplied Adapter: The unit comes supplied with an AC adapter and a USB cable, both allowing you to charge the unit. With the supplied AC adapter, quick charge feature allows battery to be charged to 80% capacity in one hour.
- 1.5" 7-line Backlit LCD Display: It displays track number, bit rate, elapsed time, song title, artist name, spectrum analyzer, play mode, bass, AVLS, and shows battery life indicator.
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Sony, Japan, has announced the "MZ-RH10" Hi-MD Walkman with an organic EL display set for release March 10th, 2005. Should cost around 34,000 yen.
The "MZ-RH10" is a Hi-MD Walkman with record and playback capabilities. It will be available in four body colors: Black (-B), Silver (-S), Blue (-L), and Orange (-D).
The MZ-RH10" supports ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus and MP3 files playback. Supported MP3 bitrates are from 32kbps to 320kbps. Features include a large organic EL display, data can be managed using the included "SonicStage 3.0" PC audio software, audio files are transferred from a PC using a USB connection, but they can also be recorded in Linear PCM/ATRAC3plus audio formats from either the microphone input or optical digital jack.
Power supplied via a "NH-14WM(A)" NiMH battery is included. USB or AA batteries. Using only the NiMH battery will allow for battery lives ranging from 8.5 hours (recording, Hi-LP/ATRAC3plus 64kbps) to 14.5 hours (Hi-LP/ATRAC3plus 64kbps)...when combined with AA battery case gives batteries lives ranging from 12.5 hours to 33 hours. The external dimensions of the unit are 81.9 x 22.1 x 84.8mm (W x D x H), and it weighs about 147g. via TechJapan
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Sony, Japan has announced the "MZ-DH10P" Hi-MD Walkman with support for MP3 playback set for release in Japan on 10 March.
The new Walkman features a 200x200 1.5" color LCD, a 1.3MP effective resolution CMOS digital camera, ( 35mm equivalent focal length of 36mm), 4x digital zoom, supports the ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus audio codecs, , WAV and MP3 playback.
To protect author's rights, music files (including MP3 files) must be transferred to Hi-MD using the SonicStage software and cannot be copied to another PC.
The color LCD screen acts as a viewfinder and is also used to review images in single-shot or thumbnail form. Four photo modes are available -- 1.3MP Fine/Standard and VGA Fine/Standard.
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Rio Japan, has announced the Unite 130, a new line of MP3 players. Features include small form factor, four-line organic EL display, slideout USB connector, line in and headphone sockets, and an IR port to allow the Unite to double as a remote. The Unite 130 also includes an FM receiver, inbuilt mic, supports MP3/WMA/ASF/WAV/OGG file format. Available in 256MB to 2GB models. Prices range from Y 15,800 ($150) to Y 37,800 ($360); out late March in Japan.
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PISA's F100 is a new Media Player with 20GB HDD. Other features include a 3.5-inch TFT LCD, and support for AVI, MPG, DAT, VOB, MP3, WMA, JPG, BMP, & GIF. The F100 offers about 6 hours of movie playback.
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Alpine has announced the 'DVA-9965' a new HD Radio receiver set for release in August. This high-end (expensive) in-dash DVD/ CD/ MP3/ WMA/ AM/ FM tuner is Alpine's first HD Radio tuner, so users can listen to the AM/FM stations that are now broadcasting in digital for static-free, clearer reception. The DVA-9965 allows playback of multichannel music with integrated support for Dolby Digital and DTS. Additionally, consumers can choose from two options for high-quality satellite radio with Sirius Satellite Radio or XM Satellite Radio with a separate tuner box and subscription service.
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Creative has announced new pricing for the US market for its family of Zen Micro MP3 players in a bid to compete with Apple's new iPods and price reductions.
The Zen Micro 4 GB MP3 player is now priced at $179.99 after a $20 mail-in rebate, the Zen Micro 5GB MP3 player at $229.99, while the Zen Micro 6GB will now sell at $249.99 from the previously priced $299.99.
Sim Wong Hoo, chairman and CEO of Creative, commented that with Zen Micro shipping more than two million MP3 players the company was "putting its competitors on the defensive" Zen Micro players support MP3 and WMA, have up to 12 hours of battery life have FM radio and recorder with 32 preset station settings, vertical touch pad controls and come in 10 colors. - TechTree.com
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The Philips 'PSS110' Personal Sound System is a portable flash based MP3/WMA player with built in speakers. The device features 256MB of internal memory for storing music and the ability to connect to your desktop to transfer songs over high speed USB 2.0.
The folks at LordPercy reviews the PSS110 Apparently Philips see this flash based MP3 player as a way to let the youth (spelt yoof) of today express themselves and share music with their homeboys (buddies) and in essence this is similar to many of the Ipod docking stations we've tested in recent months. MP3 is seen as a solitary pastime with the MP3 player as a direct replacement for that old Sony walkman, but the PSS110 while packing 256mb of storage is also a mini boombox with 2 speakers with XSL acoustics that claim to fill a room with sound.
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A Limited Edition of the iAUDIO U2 1GB will be sold in Japan - two colors: Silver and Pearl white. Only 1000 units will be manufactured. via ubergizmo
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RCA's Lyra PDP 2812 is a new portable media player expected to hit some European markets in the near future. The player features a 5GB hard drive, MP3, WMA, & JPEG support, and a 1.5-inch color display (128x128 pixel, 65k colors). Size is 89 x 50 x 14mm, at 84g. The 2812 appears on Amazon.de (Germany) for 249 Euro.
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Jens of Sweden has announced the MP-120, a new 1GB player with an OLED display. The MP-120 can play a variety of formats, including OGG Vorbis and WMA. The players offer 22 hours of battery life, and a built-in USB 2.0 plug.
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