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Internet freak and technology geek; Aspiring screenwriter, devoted tech blogger & Technologer chief editor . Early adopter with a keen interest in gadgets, technology, internet and mobile.
Audio, Media Players

Cassette MP3 Player Revitalizes Old Formats

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For some people, it’s hard to forget old music formats like cassettes and records, so they keep them somewhere at the attic and take a peek once a year. Now they can actually have them, for a daily use, with the new cassette player, features an MP3 player built into a standard cassette tape that can be used as a standalone old-school music player or with any in-car radio cassette device. In addition, and as part of the new technology updates, this DAP is equipped with an SD/MMC card slot (up to 2GB), so you play your favorite music wherever you are. Further more, it has 7 buttons interface, a 3.5mm earphone jack and USB 2.0 port. Dimension are 2.5″ x 4″ x .45″ and the price stands on $39.99 (without an SD card).

cassette-mp3-player

[via techdigest]

Media Players

Cowon N3 Gets a Woody Frame

Remember the Cowon N3 PND (personal navigation device) ? turns out Cowon has decided to give it a wooden touch, as the company has revealed a new N3 version, designed with a wood frame and available in Korea only. No further details but to recall, this impressive device comes with a 7? touchscreen, an AMD Alchemy AU1250 @ 600Mhz processor, an integrated GPS chip SiRF Star III navigation system and many more. In addition, it houses a great media player, compatible with wide variety of known media formats, and runs a Windows CE 5.0 OS.

Update: It will be available next week for around $437.

cowon-N3-wood

[via akihabaranews]

Computers, Video

MSI Wind Gets a Video Preview : Wants To Resemble The Eee PC Brother

As part of the new ultra-mini-laptop trend, ignited by Asus tremendous success, MSI has released its own Eee PC notebook version, known as MSI Wind. The new Wind runs Windows XP operation system and equipped with a 10-inch LED backlit display (1,024 x 600). In addition, the laptop features Intel atom 1.6 GHz processor, 80GB storage capacity, full keyboard, built in webcam, 3 in 1 card reader, and more. It has a nice sleeky whitish design and weights 1.2 kg. To get one of those, you will have to pull out of your wallet $470 up to $1,099, depends on the specs. To learn more, checkout the full specifications and the video preview [Turkish] after the break :

msi-wind

[via engadget]

Continue reading MSI Wind Gets a Video Preview : Wants To Resemble The Eee PC Brother →

Applications, Media Players, News

Archos Announces The Release Of Web TV/Radio And TV Portation Plugins

Big day for Archos, as the company has launched its new GPS device for the Archos 605 player, coming with maps of 22 European countries and equipped with lots of road and traffic services. In addition, Archos has launched 2 revolutionary plugins for the 605 devices, the first is the WebTV & Radio which enables wide variety of TV channels and radio stations, live via WiFi connection on the internet, thanks to a team up with TV Tuner. This plugin is available to purchase from Archos website for $19.99. The second plugin is the TV Portation which enables Archos TV+ owners to stream TV shows, directly from the living room into the Archos 605 PMP, wherever they are, on the go, which turns the TV+ device into a streaming media server, similar to the Sling box. This plugin will be available to purchase from Archos website next month for $49.99, but if you have a registered TV+ device it will be available for free.

Update 1: It will also feature full support for Flash 9 and WMV9 formats, free of charge, at the next firmware update, coming up next month.

Update 2: Check out the plugins demo videos after the break.

archos-plugins

[via Archos]

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Media Players, News

Archos 605 Gets GPS Navigation Capabilities

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Archos announces the release of a new GPS navigation device for its fifth generation PMPs. Equipped with an integrated SiRF Star III chip, the new in-car GPS cradle turns your entertainment 605 player into a full-fledged navigation system, by simply snapping the Archos into the GPS In-Car Holder, which is connected to the car windshield. By doing so, you get an intuitive interface that allows you to easily pick any address, remarkable location or point of interest and find the best way to get there, with a full voice and video navigation system, presenting the sharp, precise and fast solution. The new system provides any road info you want, including traffic assistance, route planning, tunnel simulation, radar locations and even speed control assistance in some countries. The ARCHOS GPS In-Car Holder is compatible with any Archos 605 player and will cost you only $129.99. You can also buy this GPS device bundled with a 30GB Archos 605 player, for $399.99. Both packages will be available in May 2008.

Update: Check out the video preview after the break.

Archos605-gps

[via Archos]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

MeLE Introduces a New PMP Lineup: PMC-200 And PMC-600

Chinese corporation MeLE has announced the release of two new PMPs, on China Sourcing Fairs at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The first one is the PMC-200, which MeLE defines as a “low cost” PMP, coming with a 3.5-inch TFT LCD screen (320 x 240), huge storage capacity, ranged from 80GB to 160GB, a PVR function to record high quality video from your TV or any other source, with resolution up to 720×480 @30fps or 720×576 @25fps. Measures are 142.5x81x20 – 290g.

mele-pmc-200

The second one is the PMC-600, which MeLE defines as a “Luxury” PMP, coming with a wide 4.3-inch LCD screen (480 x 272), huge 160GB storage capacity, SD/MMC/MS card reader, HD output (scale up tp 720P/1080i) and USB 2.0 interface. It is compatible with MPEG 1/2/4, XVID (720×480 @30fps), AVI, MPG file formats and sized at 153 x 79 x 23 – 360g. No word on price or availability for both players.

mele-pmc-600

[via Aving]

Computers, Hardware

Asus Eee PC 900 Gets an Inside Look

Asus Eee PC 900 is one of the most talkative objects you can hear about on recent weeks, along with the rumored iphone 3G. Today we have a chance to take a glance into the bowels of the great Eee 900 (which was officially released today in Taiwan), thanks to the guys at bit-tech who disassembled the laptop into pieces. Surprisingly, it pretty much looks the same as the Eee PC 700, except the mobile PCI-Express socket, coming with a 16GB SSD module, expanding the drive space, and a new location for the speakers at the base of the chassis. To see more, press the link below.

asus-eee-pc-900-inside

[via bit-tech]

Audio, Media Players, Video

BenQ Mid Gets The Atom Processor And Some Other Updated Specs

Remember the new BenQ mobile internet device, presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona back in February? seem there are more details coming out, making us very curious about it. Apparently, the new MID will include an Atom processor, along with 512MB of RAM, a 4GB SSD drive, an optional GPS system, voice activation and a G-Sensor function, to easily switch between tracks, application and internet navigation. In addition, it will support HSDPA, WiFi 802.11 b/g and bluetooth 2.0+EDR connectivity, together with a built in camera and a 4.8-inch touchscreen. Still no word on price or availability but we’re getting close to zero hour.

BenQ-mid-1

[via slashgear]

Audio, Media Players, Video

AOC To Introduce The New X700 PMP

AOC has announced the release of the new X700 PMP, coming with a 3.0-inch screen (400 x 240), 2GB of internal flash storage, an FM tuner, a microphone, an e-Book reader and an SD slot to expand capacity. It is compatible with RM , RMVB, AVI, FLV, MP3, WMA, WAV file formats and supports Microsoft’s PlayFX. No word on availability but this player is priced around $60.

AOC-X700

[via PMP Today]

Media Players

Microsoft Zune Joy Division Special Edition Goes Live In June

Microsoft plans to launch a Joy Division limited edition version of its Zune MP3 player, courtesy for the the band’s Unknown Pleasures DVD release on June 10th. To shed more info, Unknown Pleasures is the first album by Joy Division, released in 1979. In 2000, Q Magazine has placed this great album at number 19 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever, as Pitchfork Media placed it at number 9 in its list of the 100 Greatest Albums of the 1970s, so it’s very exciting to see a company like Microsoft, making this nice gesture, by endorsing the band with a special Zune edition, that will be designed by Peter Saville, the original graphic designer behind the Joy Division album covers.

Update: There are 500 copies available in the US for $400, coming in a luxury package.

Zune-Joy-Division

[via wired]

Continue reading Microsoft Zune Joy Division Special Edition Goes Live In June →

Audio, Media Players, Video

Sunview PMPP Combines a Media Player And a Projector In One Box

Hong Kong company, Sunview has introduced the PMPP, a new media player that squeezes inside an illuminated iView IPL630 projector and lots of other features, including a speaker, an SD slot, a remote control and more. The 3.5-inch LCD device runs a Windows CE operating system and allows you to project documents or PowerPoint presentations at 640 x 480 resolution, on the go, which is a pretty cool thing. No word on price or availability, but we hope to find it on west side very soon.

sunview-pmpp

[via displaydaily]

Applications, Phones

iPhone Gets Handwriting Recognition App.

We’re all familiar with the handwriting recognition function, coming with every PDA device as part of the UI. Well, now you can find something similar for jailbroken iphones, as a Chinese developer has created a cool application, called HWPen. Although it is just in beta version and not working smoothly, the new software can take over the standard keyboard and serve as a great alternative, both in Latin and Chinese. To install the HWPen, just goto Installer.app -> Sources -> click on “Edit” and “Add” a new source: http://iphonecake.com/src/new. Then refresh your sources and look for HWPen in the iPhoneCake packages category. Finally, Install the application and restart the iPhone – and Voila !

iphone-handwriting

[via gizmodo]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Ramos V8 PMP Reponds To Screen Rotation Accordingly

Ramos unveils the new V8 PMP, coming with a 4.3-inch touchscreen and a nice black sleeky design. It is equipped with a special motion sensor that detects screen rotation (like the one in the iPod Touch) and adjusts the image respectively. It also features a TV output, USB 2.0 connection, a built-in camera and more. The player is compatible with MP4, AVI, DivX, RMVB, MP3, WMA, FLAC file formats, and has a text viewer, to read your documents directly from the device itself. No word on price or availability but we hope it will go live very soon.

Ramos-V8

[via gmp3]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Gemei X-100 Has PMP Features And Smartphone Look

This low cost PMP from Gemei is not available outside China but it does have a nice 8mm thick design and a 2.4? QVGA screen. The new X-100 houses 2GB of storage, a microphone, an FM tuner, USB 2.0 and more. It is compatible with formats like MP3 , WMA, APE, FLAC, WAV, AMR, RM / RMVB, ASF, AVI, MP4, and FLV files, so in case you tend to visit Asia in the nearer future, the X100 can be yours for $56.

Gemei-X-100

[via akihabaranews]

Applications, Phones

iPhone Firmware 2.0 Adds Web Images Saving

iPhone firmware update 2.0, which is expected to be released around June, adds some very awaited features, including the ability to save web images from your Safary browser, straight to your web album or your email recipient. To do so, just place your fingers on the chosen picture for couple of seconds and wait for the dialog screen to pop up. In addition, the new update offers to capture full screen picture as simple as pushing the home button while holding the sleep button. I have no doubt this cool functions had to find their way long ago, but you all know it’s always better late than never.

iphone-picture-saving

[via gizmodo]

Computers, Video

Asus Eee PC 900 Gets a Quick Video Review And deliveres the goods

Although it is not expected to be released with the new Intel Atom processor, the new Eee PC 900 looks very impressive, as the guys at pcmarket arranged a quick video preview of the mini laptop, showing its qualities, compared to the previous Eee PC 701 model. To recall, the new Eee 900 is equipped with an 8.9-inch screen, houses 12GB or 12GB storage capacities and has a large multi-touchpad. Hopefully it will arrive Stateside with the release of the Atom around June. Check out the video:

Update: Asus has confirmed that an Atom-based Eee PC is set to be released in June, along with a new Eee PC 10-inch model to be launched this year.

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/dz0QYI104cI" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /]

[via engadget]

Audio, Media Players, Phones, Video

The New Willcom D4 UMPC From Sharp Has It All

Sharp has teamed up with Willcom to release a new all-in-one UMPC, known as the Willcom D4 (aka WS016SH). This top-notch device comes with tons of features and runs Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. It has full QWERTY keyboard, a 5-inch touchscreen, a 2 MP camera and the most advanced Centrino Atom Z520 processor. Check out the specs and the video after the break:

Specifications:

  • OS: Windows Vista Home Premium SP1.
  • Processor: 1.33GHz Centrino Atom Z520.
  • Memory: 1GB DDR2 RAM.
  • Display: 5.0? touchscreen 262k color (1024×600).
  • Storage: 40GB.
  • Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR.
  • Other features: 2MP camera, a 64-key QWERTY keyboard, a mono speaker.
  • Outputs: USB2.0, microSD extension, SIM card slot.
  • Dimensions: 84x188x25.9mm, 470gm.
  • Price: $1,250

Sharp-Willcom-D4-UMPC.

[via akihabaranews]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

Mpio V10 PMP : Video Preview

Here’s a nice video preview of the new Mpio V10 PMP, from the moveplayer guys. Just to remind you, we are talking about a player with a wide 3.0? TFT LCD touchscreen (480 × 272) and 8GB storage size, that runs a Windows CE 5.0 OS and houses a TV output, an SD card slot, an FM tuner, 10 EQ, dictionary, USB 2.0 and more. The V10 is compatible with wide range of video and audio codecs, including AVI, WMV, ASF, MP4, DivX, DAT, VOB, TS, XviD, MPG / MPEG, MP3, WMA, AAC , OGG, PCM (WAV), JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, SMI, and TXT files.

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/MQdDg4uHTAk" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /]

 

[via gmp3]

General, Hardware, News, software

Is Microsoft Planning To Open Unique Retail Stores?

Headstrong rumors claiming that Microsoft considers the opening of unique retail stores that will conspicuously market its own products. There is no doubt that Microsoft managers jealously squint at Apple’s success, thinking they can do the same, if not better. The only problem is that Apple has more hardware products to sell rather than Microsoft’s dominant software-based assortment. I mean, it’s not that Microsoft doesn’t have tangible things to offer, after all it does sell some great products like the Xbox 360 console, the Zune player, or complementary goods like video games and the accessories involved, not to mention the other peripherals such as webcam, keyboard or mouse. In addition, Microsoft sell retail software like Windows Vista and Microsoft Office, via affiliate partners and retailers. However, I’m not so sure it is the same variety as Apple’s products, including Mac, iPod and iPhone, with all the assorted accessories. Still, these are just rumors and I haven’t seen some major steps, coming from Microsoft direction, to carry out this project, but I am more than sure it crossed some Redmond minds. True or false, great or wrong, only time would tell.

microsoft-retail-store

[via macobserver]

Audio, Media Players, Video

LG Introduces The New T80 Touchscreen PMP

It seems LG wants to have its own iPod Touch killer device, but we’re not so sure it’s going to work for them. The company introduces the new T80 PMP in Europe, coming with a 3-inch 260k colors touchscreen (429 x 240) and 4GB storage capacity. This player packs a DMB-TV tuner (TNT) , a built-in microphone, an FM tuner, and USB 2.0 interface. It is compatible with formats like MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, ASF, JPEG, TXT, MPEG and equipped with battery that plays 40 hours of audio, 5.5 hours of video and 2hours of TV. If you wish to have one, it will cost you quite a few – 299 euros ($470). Check out the video in here.

LG-T80

[via PMP Today]

Games

PS3 Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack Is Going Grey And Scarce

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PlayStation3 “Metal Gear Solid 4 Package” is heading Stateside on June 12th, bundled with a limited edition gunmetal grey PS3 console, Metal Gear video game and a DualShock 3 controller. Mind you, this 80GB PS3 box is claimed to be a “VERY, VERY Limited Edition”, so if you plan getting one, prepare your tents to stand in the queue for long days. Regretfully, there are no details on price or places you can buy this baby.

ps3-mgs4

[via kotaku]

Audio, Media Players, Video

IOMEGA ScreenPlay HD Comes With Big Storage But Small Price

It seems like IOMEGA acquisition by EMC bore results, as  the legendary ZIP drive company introduces its latest ScreenPlay HD multimedia drive, coming with video outputs like component, composite and HDMI port. This 500GB storage device can handle almost any format, including WAV, WMA, MPEG-1/2/4, MP3, OGG, AC3, AVI, DivX, XviD and JPEG files. It can upscale your videos to 720p or 1080i HD resolution for maximum picture quality, and lay you back on your sofa, thanks to the nice bundled remote control. To get one of these, just open your wallets and pull out $218, not bad at all.

iomega-screenplay-hd

[via engadget]

Applications, Media Players, Phones

Simplify Media Will Stream Your iTunes Music Straight To Your iPhone Wirelessly

simplify-media is a cool application that can stream all your music and media, directly to your jailbroken iphone or your iPod Touch player, via the local WiFi network. With this cool software you can listen to your home audio library over the internet wherever you are, browse and play your friends’ songs while they are online, and even invite them to join your private network, right from your very personal device. Simplify allows you to enjoy songs and playlists from remote computers, by installing itself on your Apple device from the multimedia section in the AppTap Installer. You can also download and install Simplify Media for your PC or Mac, and create one from your desktop. When you first log in, Simplify Media builds a list of remote music availabe to you. This takes several minutes, and performance may be sluggist until the full list of songs has been cached. Once it’s over, you are ready to set your own groups and share your media with the invited members. For more, checkout the video after the break.

[simplifymedia via gmp3]

Continue reading Simplify Media Will Stream Your iTunes Music Straight To Your iPhone Wirelessly →

Hardware

Western Digital My Passport Essential Drives Get New Colors

Western Digital has officially released a new My Passport Essential lineup, coming with 10 stunning glossy colors that join the already exist dull black portable drive. The new series features a luxurious soft-touch finish and shiny vivid colors, including brilliant orange, super sunny yellow, raindrop blue, arctic white, deep viola, cherry red, ultra mint, real red, intense blue, and vibrant pink. Sized at 15 x 126.15 x 79.5mm, each of the drives is available in 120GB, 160GB, 250GB or 320GB capacities, so you can pickup your favorite color with prices ranged from $119.99 to $179.99, respectively.

WD-MyPassport-Essential-Colors

[WesternDigital via I4U]

Video

Dcube Releases The New D9 Mobile TV

D’cube announces the release of their new D9 mobile TV, combined with a media player and a 3.5-inch LCD TFT 260,000 color screen (320 × 240). The D9 features a Micro SD / SDHC card expansion, a built-in speaker, T-DMB tuner to watch/record your videos from digital TV (Korea only), 2GB or 4GB storage capacity, and more. It supports wide variety of formats, including AVI, WMV, MP3, WMA, OGG and JPEG files. The measures are 109 × 78 × 11.8 mm – 108 gm and the battery lasts 15 hours of audio or 8 hours of video. This digital TV-PMP device is priced at $130 for the 4GB model, so if you have planes to go to Asia, you can get one immediately. 

Dcube-D9-portable-TV

[via imp3]

General, Media Players, Video

Colombian Police Like The Archos PMP

Police motorcyclists squad from Magdalena Colombia, really like the Archos media players, specially the ability to film and record felonies during their ride. The Archos device is their daily instrument to enforce the law, as they attach the camcorder to their helmet, connect it to the media player and go out the roads to catch the criminals. One thing though, someone should tip them there’s a new series of Archos players, its the fifth generation lineup, so they should update their stocks, i’m sure they’ll get a good price. Check the video after the break (in Spanish).

archos-police

[via ArchosLounge]

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Audio, Media Players

IOGEAR Introduces a New Portable Media Player

This new IOGEAR PMP has no built-in screen, but it can store and play all your photos, music or movies on any TV set, and easily can upscale your videos to 720p HD resolution, over its component outputs. Equipped with a 120GB hard drive, the portable on the go media player houses up to 34,000 digital photos, 30,000 songs, 9 hours of Digital Video or 50 hours of DVD quality video. It supports MPEG-2, AVI, DivX, XviD, MP3 files and available to purchase for merely $349.95.

Update: we’re just been informed that EMC acquires IOMEGA for $213 million.

iogear-pmp

[via akihabaranews]

Phones, Video

Asian Blogger Reviews a Fake iPhone VS. a Real iPhone – Can't Handle The Touchscreen With Her Fingernails

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This is a very funny video of a popular Singaporean blogger, named Wendy Cheng, who’ve been tricked to review an iPhone device, turned to be a fake clone. Seems she preferred the counterfeit piece that has a stylus support rather than the real deal, but she has a point stating the male designers should consider female needs. As for the results – real iphone gets only mediocre grade and a “fucking shitty” touchscreen, while the fake device gets a “not bad for a shitass China phone”.

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/VU5zSEh0N8I" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /]

[Clicknetwork.TV via gizmodo]

Computers

HP 2133 Mini Note UMPC Goes Live Officialy

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Almost 2 months after HP has revealed its new UMPC Mini Note wonder, it goes live stateside, with a price range from $499 to $849. To refresh your memory, we are talking about a great mini laptop, built from a brushed metal, with Via C7-M processor (1.0 GHz up to 1.6 GHz), an 8.9-inch screen (1280×768) and a full sized keyboard, for easy and accurate typing. It has great loudly speakers on its sides, a built-in webcam, WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity, SD / SDHC slot and many more. The 2133 runs Vista or Linux at your choice and comes with different configurations, like hard drive ranged from 4GB internal flash to 160GB SATA 7200 or 512MB of RAM up to 2GB of RAM. Personally, i think this new lappy from HP is a triumph, but to give you a better view of this magnificent mini notebook, checkout the 30 minutes review from jkOnTheRun, after the break.

hp-2133-mini-note

[via HP]

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Games

PlayStation 3 GTA IV Package Hits Europe

Remember the Xbox 360 limited-edition version, bundled with Grand Theft Auto IV? Turns out Sony has the same thing, as a 40GB PS3 console, packed with the desired game, has popped up in a Swedish retailer’s website, offering a nice designed GTA IV case along with all the required accessories. Price is extremely high, since the Scandinavian market is very expensive, but even though, 4,499 SEK ($755) won’t deter fanatic gamers from purchasing it. No details when this special edition is set to be released in the US, but be sure it will, for a much cheaper price.

ps3-gta-iv-bundle

[webhallen via engadget]

Applications, Phones

Snapture Will Greatly Improve Your iPhone Camera

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Snapture is a cool freebie application (for jailbroken devices) that makes your iphone camera much better, adding tons of features and adjustments, once the software is installed. To do so, just go to the utilities section in the InstallerApp and add the Snapture with a simple click. This independent development solution provides digital functions that were absent from the original firmware, including the following:

  • Digital Zoom: up to x3.
  • Burst Mode: capture up to three frames in a row.
  • Easy Self Photo: take pictures by tapping anywhere on the screen, instead of the little button provided on the application standard.
  • Multiple Image Sizes: take photos in three different sizes: Large (1600×1200), Medium (1280×960) and Small (960×720).
  • Silence Mode: take photos without disturbing anyone by turning off audible feedback.
  • Color Modes: take pictures in greyscale or full colors modes.
  • Toggle Auto Rotation: when taking pictures.

iphone-snapture

[snapture via gizmodo]

Audio, Media Players

MobiBlu Cube3 Player Introduced

mobiblue-cube3I’m not so sure if MobiBlu is still a dominant player in the DAP arena but the size of its players gives a great advantage, comparing to others. This time the company releases the Cube3 player with a tiny OLED display and a foursquare body, measured at 25 x 25 x 25 mm – 18gm. The new player features a storage capacity ranged from 512MB to 2GB, an FM tuner, a built-in microphone, 8EQ, and USB 2.0 interface. It is compatible with PlaysForSure content and supports MP3, OGG, WMA, MSV, JPG, MSJ files. The Cube3 is set to be released in May 1, for $99, so hold your breath to get a dice.

[via engadget]

Games

XCM Introduces a Chrome Cover Shell For Xbox 360

I don’t really like this whitish Xbox 360 color, i think it’s dull and pale. To serve my desires (and others), XCM has created a really cool chrome Xbox 360 case, compatible with the HDMI ports. This new metallic mirrored shell will shine on your desk for merely $60, but if you want a matchable skin for your controllers, it should be $25 each, which makes this  escapade a bit expensive and very smudgy.

xbox-360-Chrome

[via slashgear]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Egoman To Introduce a New 4.3" Touchscreen PMP

Egoman unveils the new MP810RSTD-43 PMP, coming with a 4.3-inch touchscreen – 16.7M colors (480 x 272), 8GB of internal flash storage, a built-in equalizer, TV output, USB 2.0 connection and a G-sensor support, to easily switch between tracks and applications(?). It is compatible with RMVB, MP3, WMA, WAV, APC, FLAC, JPG, BMP, GIF file formats and plays FM tuner melodies, as measures stand at 80 x 40 x 7.2mm. No word on price or availability but you should carefully pay attention to the product page stating “[all] specifications are subject to change without notice,” which is pretty lame.

egoman-mp810rstd-43-pmp

[via PMP Today]

Computers, Operating Systems

Asus Eee PC Windows XP Version Goes Live At Best Buy For $399

If you prefer your Asus Eee Pc, loaded with Windows XP version, you can get it without delay from Best Buy for $399.99, same price as the Linux model. Mind you, the new 7-inch stock is probably going to be snatched before summer time, so you’d better be hurry to order yours either in black or white flavors.

 asus-eeepc-xp

[via Best Buy]

Audio, Media Players, Video

KNC Introduces The New M-700 PMP

Chinese corporation, KNC has announced the release of the new M-700 PMP, coming with a Swiss-RK2706 400Mhz chip, an FM tuner, 10 EQ, a built-in microphone and USB2.0 connection. The 2.6-inch widescreen device houses 4GB internal flash memory and supports video formats including RM, RMVB, FLV, AVI, DivX, XviD, audio formats as APE, FLAC lossles, WMA, MP3 and even Microsoft PLAYFX sound effects. The M-700 is set to be released in May for a nondisclosure price.

knc-m700

[via PMP Today]

Accessories, Phones

Griffin ClearBoost Case Boosts Your iPhone Antenna – Kind Of

This new ClearBoost case from Griffin, has a built-in booster antenna that enhance the wireless signal and sends it to the iPhone internal antenna, so you can get a better wifi connection to enlarge service areas, surf the net and get emails via your handset. In addition, it provides hard-shell protection for the iPhone, keeping it unscratched from top to bottom. Mind you, recent reviews state that the “signal boost works only under certain conditions” and “does not appear to improve iPhone performance under weakest signal conditions“. However, in some cases, the ClearBoost “deliver—improved cellular antenna performance…” and “can help stabilize shaky data and cell phone audio conditions when iPhone is in 2-3 bar range“. In any case, the Griffin ClearBoost is a worth trying accessory, priced at merely $35.

griffin-clearboost

[via iLounge]

Games

Nintendo DS Lite – Barack Obama Style

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It seems Nintendo DS Lite is getting many refreshing designs lately, some of them are official, some are not. This time it is a street artist, named Shepard Fairey, who decided to bring his favorite presidential candidate onto his DS Lite surface, by sticking Barack Obama’s artwork portrait on the case, showing off his future vote. To customize his Nintendo DS, Fairey used a 4×6 sticker, ordered from Sticker Robot, and For some reason, this new design looks original and genuine to fit in Obama’s campaign – Yes We Can.

DS-Lite-Obama

[via pocketgamer]

Media Players

David Beckham Gets a Golden 32GB iPod Touch

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David Beckham might be an average soccer player but a very good merchandise promoter (specially for his shirts). To celebrate his 100th appearance for England national soccer team, during last week’s friendly match against France, Becks’ teammates has decided to reward him with a nice gilded 32GB iPod Touch, engraved with his name, title and the national team symbol. I’m not so sure this fancy memorabilia is going to become one of Apple’s standard products, but if it does, it will cost you around $1190 (£600), which is fair enough, considering a signed one will probably fetch you at least $3000 on Ebay.

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[via Telegraph]

General, Media Players

Nike + SportBand Trainer Goes Live Officialy

After many rumors floating around, the Nike+ SportBand device is coming up on April 10, for $59. This cool device provides (for those who’d prefer not to have an iPod player when they run) a real-time performance feedback during a run, including distance, pace, time and calories burned, in order to assist improving the training results by providing a simple link to the world’s largest running club on nikeplus.com. Furthermore, runners can get access to their own personal online trainer with Nike+ Coach, to build their own training programs and empower their levels. I just hope this new Nike product will make you all, couch potatoes, get  on your feet and start training.

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[via gizmodo]

Audio, General, Video

Microsoft Surface To Hit The US Market On April 17

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Now it’s official, the Microsoft Surface is coming out stateside in 2 weeks from today, and will be available in AT&T stores around New York, San Antonio, San Francisco and Atlanta. We are talking about a 30-inch multi-touch screen table that can display photos, videos, interactive coverage maps and more. At first, costumers will be able to get a demonstration of Samsung BlackJack II, by placing it on the surface, later on, AT&T is going to add more cellphones to the Microsoft Surface data, and enable visitors to make comparison between them. In addition you will be able to drag ringtones, graphics and videos to the phone, once it is atop the Surface, which is pretty amazing. To learn more about this great device, check out the video here.

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[via engadget]

Accessories, Media Players, Phones

Diatec iPhone Pen Replaces Your Fingers Faithfully

We’ve been posting about iPhone pens in the past, but it seems this new Diatec Filco stylus pen is more accurate, convenient and easy to use with your iPhone or iPod Touch devices. As a reminder, not every stylus is compatible with Apple’s multi- touchscreen technology so you have to choose the right one for your own use, that will prevent greasy smudges all over the screen. The pen simulates the fingers support and assist tapping precisely on the thin keyboard letters or the narrow internet links. In addition, it allows zooming in or out and sliding photos exactly as the finger does. It is set to be released during April for almost $20.

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[Diatec via gmp3]

General

HP 3MP Elite Webcam Looks Like a Table Lamp On Your Desk

Hp introduces the new Elite Auto Focus webcam, coming with 3 megapixels CMOS camera, supporting video shooting from 640 x 480 at 30fps to 1600 x 1200 at 5-6 FPS only. The Elite features a stereo microphone, USB 2.0, face tracking or Magic-i functions, and a privacy cover, to hide your intimate moments. It is compatible with all known video chat applications, like Skype, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, AIM and can be attached to your monitor easily. No word on price, but it seems the race for the pixels has reached the webcams.

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[via gizmodo]

Audio, Media Players

Philips To Unveil The SA2825 MP3 Player With Front Click Buttons

Philips introduces the SA2825 MP3 player, coming with a 4 lines OLED display, an aluminum mirrored steel body, and front-panel touch buttons (like iriver D-click). The new player features an FM tuner, 7 EQ, a built-in mic for voice recording and USB 2.0 interface. In addition, it houses 1GB, 2GB or 4GB storage capacity and supports MP3, WMA, WAV music formats. Available in black and silver, this nice jewelery-sized device is compatible with Philips latest FullSound technology that can play up to 22 hours of quality audio. No word about price or availability.

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[via imp3]

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Applications, Phones

Dev Team To Release iPhone Pwnage Tool Today

Remember we’ve been telling you the guys from Dev Team have already managed to put their hands on the next iPhone firmware 2.0 and jailbreak it? Turns out their plans are far beyond our expectations, as the members of “The iPhone DevTeam” has demonstrated the “Pwnage Tool”, yesterday in Moscow. The Pwnage is a new application, allowing you to jailbreak, activate and unlock all current and future iphone firmwares and patch the stock bootloader so that it will allow any third party to modify the iphone and custom application installation, baseband modification, phone graphics etc. The application tool works automatically with OTB 1.1.3 or 1.1.4 iPhones and the process is very fast. Launch is set for today, currently for MacOS users. Check out the video after the break.

Update: It’s out and available for Mac users here. Windows version will be coming soon after.

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[via Dev Team]

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Computers, News

Is This The New Asus Eee PC Desktop?

Encouraged by the huge Eee PC ultra-mini laptop success around the world, Asus wants to harness the momentum to its favor. The company has driveled some pieces of information about launching an Eee PC desktop version, somewhere in 2008, and the following picture, leaked only recently, might be the rumored prototype Asus was talking about. No official confirmation yet, but I do hope it is authentic because I really like the way it looks.

Asus-eee-pc-desktop

[via engadget]

Applications, Internet, Phones

Sling Media Wants To Have an iPhone Application

sling-media Sling Media, the company that turns any Internet-connected PC, Mac, or smartphone into a home television, wants a foothold in the iPhone application festival. The company has downloaded the SDK package (along with other 100,000 people) and started developing a designated Sling app. (hypothetically) which means, by the time Apple officially releases the new firmware version 2.0, around June, and launches the App store, you could watch TV virtually anywhere in the world through the iPhone, and although EDGE streaming is pretty lousy, it can really work great via WiFi connection. Stay tuned !

[via slashgear]

Computers

3Rsystem Brings The Art Nouveau Pattern To Computer Cases

I really like the new Art Nouveau cases from Korean company 3Rsystem, it is chic, stylish and very high-end designed. This new “R240 GRACE” lineup features mirrored black or white faceplates, adorned with nice illustrations and made of high glossy bezel. In addition, it has an impressive reddish LCD screen at the bottom and a built-in iMON, to control your multimedia wirelessly. No word on availability, but if you want to get one of these, it will cost you between $70 – $80.

3Rsystem-case

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Games, Phones

Counter Strike Hits The iPod Touch

Although it may seems hard to play this shooter game with your fingers, tapping on the multi-touch screen, we like the idea and the intention of bringing 3D games to the iPhone or the iPod Touch. Counter Strike is just the beginning, yes it’s buggy, hard to control and barely playable, but I’m sure it will be improved with the next versions. The installation is a bit complicated for tech fogies, so just check out the following video. If you insist trying it, read the instructions after the break.

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[via gmp3]

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