iRiver unveiled another player, this time it’s the LPlayer. The new device is equipped with 2″ TFT LCD screen and features video/music player, FM radio tuner, photo viewer, text reader 2/4/8GB storage and d-click interface. This player supports the new mysterious Spinn technology.
[via engadget]
Another iRiver player unveiled at the CES show, the iRiver Spinn. This beautiful glowing PMP has a 3.3″ AMOLED display (480 x 272), DMB TV, FM radio tuner, Bluetooth 2.0, microSD slot, microphone, 4/8/16GB storage and more. Like the P20, this player supports the new iRiver Spinn technology, probably to scroll menus with a “warm analog controls”, but we are not sure about the meaning of this slogan.
[via gizmodo]
More pictures and video after the break.
After months of speculations, Sony unveiled the Mylo2 at the CES show. This cool mini PMP device is a portable wireless player with a neat QWERTY sliding keyboard that features WiFi internet surfing, Flash Lite 3 support (for youtube) and instant messaging communication. Other features include:
[via gmp3]
It seems like a very active year for iRiver. The company generates many of the news, coming out from the CES show direction. Their recent PMP announcement is the P20, a 4.1″ AMOLED screen with 16M colors. Other features include Bluetooth 2.0, FM tuner, DMB tuner, microphone, TV output, SD card slot USB host and 120/160GB of storage. The new gimmick in the P20 is the Spinn. It is an analog toggle wheel that uses the Spinn every turn, with the new interface.
[via engadget]
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]
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]
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
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.
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]
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]
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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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]
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]
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.
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)
