Not much of information was released on this mini DAP, and It seems iRiver has an interest to keep details obscured, but one thing is certain, it is very thin and looks like a lighter. The iRiver Homme is equipped with a small display (under the cover), and two functional buttons on the top.
[via i4u]
This new stylish keyboard, from Logitech, is one of my favorite items at the CES show, so far. DiNovo mini is a wireless keyboard, equipped with a media remote and a rounded touchpad surface. Designed to seat on your coffee table in the living room, the DiNovo mini is able to control your Windows Media Center or your brand new Sony Playstation 3, from your couch. Featuring a wireless Bluetooth 2.0 technology, the mini keyboard has 2 backlighting colors (green and orange) to distinguish your actions between touch scrolling surface and menus navigation button. This cool gadget is expected to be available around February for 149.99$.
[via gizmodo]
More pictures after the break.
Continue reading CES 2008: Logitech DiNovo Mini Wireless Keyboard Fits Your Living Room
After long expectations, Samsung released the Blue Wave firmware update for its P2 and T10 PMPs. The awaited firmware features Bluetooth support that enables wireless file sharing with other Bluetooth supported devices. In addition, the new firmware allows Bluetooth phone integration, so you can handle your phone from the player. The recent update also improved the touchscreen respondency, the brightness adjustment, the album art and more.
[via engadget]
WowWee presented a new line of cool robots, at the CES show in Vegas. One of the most attracting robots within their line is the Rovio. This advanced surveillance machine is equipped with a multi functional WiFi webcam connection, allowing you to spy or surveil after your home or office remotely from any web accessible device, including your laptop, Archos 605, Cell phone, iPod Touch, PSP console and more. The Rovio is able to stream the video signals directly to your handling device and can interact audibly with people nearby. It even can coordinate its location accurately, thanks to a built-in navigation system. The Rovio will be available in summer time for $299. Cool!
[via i4u]
Pinnacle is about to unveil a new video transfer box, at CES 2008. This unit can transfer any analog video source directly to a USB 2.0 storage device, such as USB flash drives, iPods, PSP consoles or external hard drives with USB connectors. The box has a built in audio input, s-video/composite outs, and the transfer is recorded with H.264 video format. The device should go live somewhere around the middle of January, for 130$.
[via gmp3]
Check the video after the break.
We’ve already seen some 32GB flash drives, but this new one from Corsair should survive any climate and any weather you encounter with, during your travel expeditions. Released should be somewhere this week and the price are set to $249.99.
[Via Engadget]
It seems that many manufacturers got envy with the enormous success of the Asus Eee PC and wanted to have one of their own. The new UMPC series, from Kojinsha, is equipped with AMD Geode processor, 7″ 1024×600 resolution and a GPS navigation system. More info will be revealed at the CES show and I’m guessing we will see more of those during 2008.
[via gmp3]
The new ZARVA MV303 player is not just a handsome device, it can speed up to 533 MHz with 30 frames, for bright and sharp video and pictures quality result.
[via imp3]
Continue reading ZARVA MV303 PMP Comes With Integrated Touch Buttons
The mystery behind the next iPhone’s firmware version is making us curious, especially after reading that it will bring some huge and useful changes to the stellar phone. Recent news is suggesting some cool add-ons as:
This all thing makes us wonder if those features were hidden inside the original iPhone, why not providing them when the phone was first released. I guess we will be much smarter after the Macworld event this month.
[via gmp3]
SanDisk announced on a new 4GB Cruzer Titanium Plus USB flash drive, coming out at the CES 2008. This new Cruzer, is not just another flash drive, it is a drive that backs you up automatically online, in a secure location. This revolutionary application, becomes possible, after SanDisk signed on a free online backup deal with BeInSync. This 30$ value back up service, is included with the purchase of the Cruzer Titanium Plus, for the first 6 months, as well as two years of BoomerangIt lost and found service. The drive will be available in March for $60.
[via engadget]
Recent speculations about Skype, coming to the PSP console, have just confirmed with this 1 frame shot, revealed in an easter egg PSP promo video that Sony released for the CES show, next week. In the picture frame, we spot 2 boys, holding their PSP devices and communicating with each other. In the middle, a sneaky image reads “Make calls with Skype”.
This news, coming out as a teaser from Sony, are going to catch a lot of attention at the CES. After all, it is a cool thing to have wireless communication in your portable game console.
[via engadget]
New year is a sign for new products. Onda revealed a new VX747 PMP, equipped with a true wide 3″ touchscreen. The player, made of black aluminum alloy shell and metal frame, features a 400MHZ processor that can play music, videos, radio and browse pictures and e-books.
As you all probably know, Asus Eee Pc is one of the coolest gadgets and one of the hottest products in people’s wish list. Being so popular, Asus decided to extend the package, and developed 4 special designated accessories for the Eee. The list includes:
Update: according to DailyTech, Asus will reveal a new Eee PC, with larger 8.9″ LCD screen, at the CES show, next week. We also learn, that the new device has an integrated WIMAX technology and it will feature the new Intel Menlow notebook platform, which includes a 45nm Silverthorne processor that provides ten times power saving efficiency, compared to the first Eee PC generation.
In one word – WOW !!!
[via engadget]
Rumors are floating around about a new firmware update for the great iPhone. The presumably 1.1.3 version shall include some cool features:
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Korean manufacturer i-Station, released a new polished U43 PMP. The player, is equipped with a 4.3″ touchscreen and tons of features. Unfortunately, this device is available only in Korea, and won’t conquer western hearts, for the time being.
Cowon presented the N3, a new personal navigation device. This 7″ PMP, integrated with GPS system, could be a major competitor to the Archos 705, but it seems Cowon designated the N3 for navigation purposes, due to its very small 32 MB storage size. Release date should be around January 2008.
Iriver revealed a new exciting car kit for its W7 media player. The package contains a GPS base unit, cigarette lighter connector, mini SD adapter and 2GB mini SD card with variety of maps inside. To transform the player into a GPS navigation unit, you need to attach the GPS base to the back of the player – and Voila ! you got yourself a cool GPS device to take on the go.
Specially for xmas time, Samsung released a limited pearl pure white YP-K3Q mp3 edition. The new limited player is distinguished from regular K3s by having high quality earbuds in the bundle.
Continue reading Samsung YP-K3Q Music Master Limited Edition
Cowon D2 seems to be one of the leading players in the market. The small and brilliant media unit is equipped with great sound quality, awesome video abilities, rich features and functionality. The latest firmware, enables the D2 users to install new flash GUI skins. The variety of skins is wide, but as you can guess, the one that attracts most attention is the iPod Touch skin. Don’t get wrong, the D2 doesn’t support the cover flow feature of the iPod Touch.
[via iaudiophile]
Generationmp3 have decided to rank 12 media players according to their audio caliber. As you all know, the quality of the sound and the audio level are subjective matters, so you can agree or disagree with their determination. Personally, i give them the credit and agree with their ranking. After variety of tests and debates, here is the grading table:
[via gmp3]
We already mentioned that Asus Eee PC is a huge success, as we read that the Taiwanese manufacturer is shipping 20,000 units of the mini device every month. Now we hear about this cool new modification that turns the Eee PC 7″ display into a really magnificent touch screen. If you happened to have one of those Asus miniatures, all you have to do is order from eBay (or else) a 60$ car touchscreen, install it on your Asus Eee, and VOILA. The touch works great, with fingers or attached stylus, specially if running with XP OS.
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Update: Asus has shipped 350,000 Asus Eee PCs in one quarter, exceeding the companys estimations.
[via engadget]
Good news for Sony PSP owners, the new PS3/PSP firmware update, enables PS1 games to be played on the PSP device, through a new “Remote Play” add-on feature.
Once you installed firmware version 3.40 to your PS3 console, you can download any PS1 game into it (via the online store) and play on the portable PSP with the remote play application. In addition, the new firmware adds DivX and WMV video support to the PS3.
[via gizmodo]
Finally, after months of expectations, the new Zen 32GB is available for customers, incidentally on Xmas time. This credit card-sized player comes with 2.5″ screen and plays music, videos and photos.
specifications:
Price: $349.99
[via engadget]
The 2 years partnership between Archos and Echostar, just answered a bill this week. Dish Network customers can transfer their favorite movies, shows and TV programs, directly from their Dish receiver to their Archos players, in record time or faster, thanks to a new Archos designated plugin. To do so, you have to be a Dish Network subscriber with a VIP722 or VIP622, and own Archos 605 or 705 multimedia player. This exciting connection enables to transfer content faster than real time, and take it to wherever you like.
[via ArchosLounge]
Following the Archos 605 Charlie Chaplin bundle, Archos signed on a new partnership with Warner Bros Entertainment, to distribute Harry Potter films through its Archos 605 WiFi players. The new package is expected to be available around xmas time.
The Archos 605 Harry Potter limited edition will be equipped with 20GB of storage and the first 4 Harry Potter films:
1. Harry Potter and the School of wizards.
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets.
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner Of Azkaban.
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire.
The fifth Harry Potter film, The Order Of The Phoenix, will be available to download via Archos Content Portal.
Price is set to 279.99 .
[via ArchosLounge]
The new Toshiba Qosmio G40 is not just another notebook stud, it is the first laptop to include HD DVD-RW drive – pretty neat isn’t it?
Toshiba was the first company to announce on HD DVD-RW drive for notebooks, on June this year. Now they released this multimedia laptop, equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 2.2Ghz, Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT graphic card, 17″ WUXGA screen, 2x 200GB HDDs, HDMI out, WiFI, Gigabit LAN, 4GB of memory, HDTV tuners and more. Price should be around $3,530.
[via engadget]
Buffalo revealed a new USB flash drive with a mammoth 32GB of storage. According to Buffalo, the new SHD-U32GS USB 2.0 flash drive is 20% faster than any other similar drives, thanks to its Turbo USB technology. Price should be around 300$.
[via akihabaranews]
Samsung created a new cradle extension to its Yepp P2 player, in order to expand the usability and attract more users to buy it, with the growing competition of the all-in-one media devices. The new cradle connects to the bottom of the player and equipped with WiFi connection, MicroSD slot, FM transmitter and a speaker. The Yepp P2 comes with 2GB & 4GB storage capacities.
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[via dapreview]
Recently, we have reported on a new Nokia online music store. The new store provides music purchasing services directly from your mobile phones or downloading to your PC. Now we hear, that Nokia has closed a contract with Universal, to offer free, unlimited songs from various of millions of tracks, to those who will purchase a Nokia phone. Although the new Nokia Comes With Music program is limited to 1 year, it is considered a huge revolution, since the users will be allowed to keep the songs for themselves, after the subscription is over.
And we say: Let The Competition Start.
Update: Tracks format is WMA 128kbps and 192kbps.
[via gizmodo]
Apple stunned the world with the new touch trend of the iPhone and the iPod. The touch screen is comfortable to use and accelerating our actions. However, there are two major flaws: the first one is the smudges and grease that decorate the screen, the second, is the difficulty to touch accurately small icons, like in the virtual keyboard.
So far, people who have tried to use stylus pens, realized it is not usable with the new glassy touch screen, well…not anymore, Pogo created a new stylus pen that can simulates the support of a finger and can be recognized by the iPhone’s touch screen. For those who have fat fingers and can’t use the virtual keyboard, or those who hate the ugly marks on their screen, the new Pogo pen might be useful. Price is set to 25$.
Last week, Archos finally released the promised widgets pack for the 605 and the 705 PMP players. All you have to do is to download the widgets for free from Archos web site or through your Archos WiFi connection. Most of the new plugs are designed for the Opera web browser plugin (which costs 30$), but there are some extra flash plugins, available in the Opera web site, and can be used without the browser.
In addition, Archos revealed 8 new, flash based games, divided to 2 packs of 4, with the price tag of 10$ each. We find those games to be unattractive considering the fact that you can find many of these available for free.
[via gmp3]
Asus Eee PC is already a huge success, it is small, attractive, very useful, and comes with a low price tag. Not only individuals are getting excited from this super mini Linux OS based device, but also educational institutes, who already ordered thousands of units.
Now Asus is telling us that the new Asus Eee PC model is going to be released in mid to late December, with even greater specs. The new Eee will have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of flash storage, with the same Intel 900MHz Celeron processor, and a 7-inch 800 x 480 LCD screen. Not to mention, this device has SD card slot, 2 USB ports, an extra USB, mic, headphone jack, a 10/100Mbps Ethernet port and supports 802.11b/g WiFi, as the previous model.
It is up to you to decide whether you want to double your storage size from 4GB to 8GB and have some extra 512MB of RAM for 499$ overall, a 100$ extra charge to the 399$ previous model price tag.
[via gizmodo]
After long expectations and tons of speculations, the new line of PMP players, from Cowon, is going live in the US next week. The players are well equipped and Cowon squeezed into the A3 and Q5W almost every known audio and video formats, to increase the competition with the high rated Archos 605 players.
Cowon A3
This player is a successor of the legendary A2 player from Cowon. The new A3 looks pretty much the same as the old one but the 4″ screen supports a much better resolution – 800 x 480, with 16 million colors. Here are some more details:
This multimedia machine makes a huge interest and will compete head to head with the new Archos 605 players. Here are some more details:
[via engadget]
Many people were disappointed after they were proven wrong, expecting for a third generation iPhone version to be launched in Europe last month. Instead, they received the same 2.5G version, as they could find in the US already. Well, now they can raise a smile, due to floating rumors stating that a 3G iPhone version will be available next year.
It seems that Apple had some apprehensions releasing a 3G iPhone, that would suffer from a drained battery and won’t be able to compete with the advanced European Cellular market. Although there is no official statement, we hear that Apple might overcome the battery problems, and with the aspirations to get a foothold in Europe, it is reasonable to see an updated version of the iPhone, coming out soon…
We hear that Meizu might present its new M8 player on the next CES show in Vegas on January 2008. The player is, literally, an iPhone clone prototype, with aplenty of similar outside and inside interface look. The M8 has a 3 inch 16M TFT touchscreen and a 3 mega pixel camera. In addition, it will include WiFi, Bluetooth, TV Out, USB, USB OTG, GPS and more. A wide range of audio and video formats will be supported.
Meizu M8 is expected to be available on February 08, in Asia. We wonder when will it be available in the US, since Apple’s attorneys are not planning to let this iPhone clone to be launched without an injunction.
[Via generationmp3]
Audio, Video, WiFi internet surfing, today’s mega gadgets are not just an audio player, they are very fast, sophisticated and friendly to the users. Cnet, has chosen the top 2 mega PMP players, and decided to make a comparison duel, in order to determine which device is the one true king of portable media players.
Cnet gathered three gadgets experts to judge both devices according to 5 categories: Navigation, Sexiness, Compatibility, Sound and Science, Wallet Factor.
The results are crystal clear, Archos 605 WiFi is the undoubtable winner, though the iPod Touch is the sexiest.
Over a month after being announced, the new zunes have landed on retailer’s shelves and ready for the big Christmas rush.
Microsoft has launched its new media player, alongside the various supporting accessories and the new social platform, where you can discover, share, and leave your musical mark in the Zune online community.
Also, Microsoft offers over 3 million songs, albums, DRM-free MP3s, music videos, audio/video podcasts and more, in the relaunched Zune Marketplace.
If that’s not enough, Microsoft created a free of charge, customized laser-engraved designs, available for people who purchase the new Zunes just at the beginning of sells. To choose from the collection of the new laser-engraved designs, you can log into the new Zune Originals store, and pick your new engraved design. Other option is to engrave up to three lines of text at your choice.
Good news for Apple. The iPhone selling in Germany turned to be a huge success. Apple, via T-Mobile, managed to sell over 10,000 units, just after 24 hours (!). It seems the Germans are excited with the new shiny phone that has landed in the European continental and already makes huge waves.
In addition, we are hearing that Apple upgraded the European iPhones, and installed a new firmware version in the bundle. Version 1.1.2 supports multi-language system and multi virtual keyboards. Also, there are hints for an optional voice recording in the latest firmware. As for the open/closed saga, you have guessed right, the phone is locked and unjailbreak, so the cat and mouse game is still on…
[via generationmp3]
Finally, after recurrent rumors about a new G-Phone, coming out, Google announced� on a new OS for mobile phones – The Android.� The new OS is a rendezvous of Google with the group of Open Handset Alliance. The OMH, is a group of more than 30 technology and mobile companies who have come together to accelerate innovation in mobile and offer consumers a richer, less expensive, and better mobile experience. The major mobile companies in this group includes companies like LG, HTC, Motorola and Samsung. This mobile gigantic companies joining companies like Ebay, Google and some of the biggest cellular providers like Sprint, T-Mobile, China Mobile, KDDI and more. Not impressed yet? you can also add to this massive coalition,� hardware manufacturers mammoth like Intel, Nvidia, SiRF, Qualcomm, Marvel, and more (Nokia and Apple are excluded).
The new OS will be based on open source and Android’s Platform will provide a development Kit for developers, which will be available on November 12th.
We Can’t Wait To See The Results !!!
Sandisk released its new and updated portable player – The Sansa View. The player comes with a new shiny look, with 2 storage sizes – 8GB and 16GB. Prices are 149.99$ and 199.99$ respectively.
The new Sansa View’s screen size has been increased to 2.4?, and It is much thinner (around 8.8 mm). Sandisk also upgraded the resolution to 320 x 240 pixels, and added support in WMV, MPEG4 and h.264 video formats.
In addition, the previous control buttons have been replaced with a new scroll wheel, and a MicroSD memory card slot was added, along side the good old FM tuner. Battery life is set to 30 hours of audio and 6 hours of video (impressive).
To conclude this, rumors coming from Sandisk directions, implies for even a bigger Sansa View storage capacity – 32GB(!) unit, expected to be retailed for 330$.
Sandisk finally announced on its new USB TV video player. The new Sansa presents an easy way to take your video from your PC to your TV, as simple as using a USB flash drive – just drag files to your TakeTV player, slip it into the TV cradle, and press play on the included remote.
The TakeTV player comes with 2 sizes configuration: 4GB (100$) & 8GB (150$). The player supports DivX, xVid, MPEG-4 formats, with Resolution of up to 720×576, in 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios and a range of viewing modes.
Despite its 320×240 screen resolution, the new Zune will be able to play video on TV, via TV-Out connection, in a full DVD quality (720×576 in 25fps and 720×480 in 30 fps).
This means you can carry out with you your dvds, and play them on any tv without downgrading the quality.
[via: Zune-Online]
Microsoft announced on the second generation of its Zune players, this week. The players present a very nice interface (reminds me the iRiver Clix 2 interface) and improved usability, compared to the first generation .
Here’s a quick demo
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Archos released, worldwide, its new fifth generation players, and they are already becoming one of the best portable players distractions money can buy.
The new shiny serious comes with some novel traits and very attractive price tags.
As a result of a limited storage capacity (8/16 GB) and a mediocre screen and video capabilities from the new Apple iPod Touch, many consumers have turned to search for other alternatives, and realized there is a very strong iPod buster in the market – the Archos Gen 5 players.
Despite its bulky body, compared to the iPod, the Archos fifth generation present stellar abilities (specially the 605 series).
With a stunning 4.3 inches touch screen and an amazing resolution of 800 x 480 – pixels, the Archos is without any question, the big winner.
It has a built in WiFi, an optional Opera browser with flash 7 (plugin cost 30$ and can ran youtube and google maps easily), supports many music/video formats, and even has an optional DVR station to record any TV or DVD movie with a simple push of a button from your couch.
The new generation supports UPnP technology which allows the 605 unit to stream files and videos from your own PC, directly to your player/TV.
For more about the new Archos 605, read the following review from ArchosLounge.
[via engadget]
A year after releasing the new Zune player to the market, and a month after Apple released its new iPod players, Microsoft is announcing on the second generation of the Zune.
The new Zunes have two main configurations – Hard Drive and Flash Drive players.
Hard drive Zunes – The Zune 80 – comes with 80GB of storage. Screen size has increased to 3.2″, thats 2 inch more than the first generation. It is much thinner than the first one, and it will be available in black color.
price – 250$
Flash Zunes – Zune 4 and Zune 8 – comes with 2 capacity storage: 4GB and 8GB respectively. This flash players, remind Apple’s first nano players, come with 1.8″ and will be available in red, black, pink and green colors.
prices – 150$ (4GB) , 200$ (8GB)
On recent weeks, Apple managed to get into direct conflicts with its consumers, worldwide. The last trigger was the innovative iPhone that created a huge buzz all over the world. Apple, in some typical corporation decisions, managed to piss off many iPhone buyers and millions of technology fans.
What Happened?
The first strategic decision from Apple was to diminish simfree, lock the iPhone exclusively to AT&T, and prevent other networks users from using it.
The second strategic decision was to slash the 4GB iPhone and to cut the 8GB iPhone price from 599$ to 399$, thats 200$ after only 2 months, since launch day.
Following furious reactions from iPhone owners who felt they have been screwed for been loyal to Apple by purchasing it first, Apple decided, in a precedent way, to compensate the first buyers by refunding them with 100$ store credit.
Dizzler free downloadable application allows users to search online and play free music, videos, games, and radio stations on their desktop or mobile device. Dizzler even allows people to embed their player in various social networks such as Myspace, Facebook or any weblog, by simply adding a code line.
With Dizzler, all you need is an internet connection to access millions of songs, videos and games, free and legally. The player is fully adaptable, and Dizzler offers tons of skins in its website.
