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Media Players

iRiver NV Life Goes Live

Reincomm has announced the release of the iriver NV Life, a new personal navigation device running WinCE 5.0 and sports multimedia capabilites. This 7-inch (800 x 480) Nav-PMP gadget features a SiRF Star III GPS system, an FM  transmitter, DMB TV (with PiP function), and SD slot to load maps into the unit. Focused on the “simple and easy” concept, the NV Life supports wide range of media codecs and available in 2GB ($367) or 4GB ($400) storage capacities. It has metal-sleeky design and endures buttons on the left side, for your convenience.

iriver-nv-life

[via akihabaranews]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Sigmatek Unveils The New SHD-7100 PMP

Sigmatek introduces the new SHD-7100 PMP with a 4.3? WQVGA screen (480 × 272) and a lousy 1GB storage size. This player houses an SD card slot, an FM tuner, a built-in speaker, USB 2.0 and more. The SHD-7100 is compatible with MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, AIFF, WMV9, JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG. The battery provides 10 hours of video and 15 hours of audio, measures are 127 x 77.9 x 11.8 mm. No word on price or availability but I honestly don’t see the 7100 able to compete with other PMPs as long as it provides only 1GB of storage, 1GB? c’mon, are you kidding me?

sigmatek-SHD-7100

[via gmp3]

Applications, Audio, Games, Video

PS3 Firmware Update 2.20 Enables Full Blu-ray 2.0 Capabilities

sony-ps3The upcoming PS3 firmware update, will bring some substantial improvements to the game console. According to Sony, version 2.20, which is just days from launch, will feature Blu-ray spec 2.0 and BD-Live capabilities that include online downloading of video content, ringtones and interactive movies or audio. In addition, you will be able to copy to your PSP photos and music playlists via USB connection. The update will also add movies bookmarking function, so you can return back to the exact point and resume play from where you left off. Furthermore, “Audio Output Device” function will enable the PSP console to serve as a remote control for music played through the PS3. Check the full details after the break.

Update: users will be able to copy Blu-Ray movies directly from the PS3 to the PSP.

Update 2: update one turns to be untrue.

[via gizmodo]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

Video: iriver W7 Media Player In Action

The guys at anythingbutipod.com have managed to put their hands on the iriver W7 media player, that was first introduced at the CES show in Vegas, last December. To recall, the W7 has a 3? touch screen with 260,000 colors (480 X 272) , providing 4GB/8GB storage capacity and mini SD slot. The player supports MP3, WMA audio files, WMV9 SP, MPEG-4 SP, H.264 video formats, JPEG, TXT/CSD e-books reader and more. Other features include FM radio tuner, sound recording and flash games support. It is a solid player with great features, but mostly designed for stylus interface junkies. Check out the video review after the break.

iriver-w7

[via anythingbutipod]

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Media Players

Red Zune 80 Available For Etching On Zune Originals

Red zune 80 is back in stock and available to purchase via Zune Originals. The meaning is – no red Zune without a nice designed carving at the back, which will fetch Microsoft another $10 – $15. To customize your device, just log into the new Zune Originals store, pick your favorite engraved sign or three lines of text and get yourself a nice modified player.

red-zune80

[via Zune Originals]

Music

SanDisk To Distribute Music On microSD Cards

sansa-sessionsSanDisk plans to launch Sansa Sessions, a new initiative to distribute music and movies on microSD cards. Their first steps will probably take place with the purchase of a new 8GB Sansa Fuze player, as SanDisk intend to give the buyers a free microSD card, loaded with 55 DRM-free tracks from more than 50 new artists, including All Time Low, Ladytron, Magnet, Nada Surf, Of Montreal and The Coup. The cause is twofold, first reason is to attract music junkies to buy the new Fuze and second, is for promotional sake. In any case, we get 512MB microSD card, free of charge, and novice artists earn free exposure.

[ via engadget]

Audio, Media Players

Panasonic D-Snap SV-SD870N Features 100 Hours Of Continuous Play?

Probably yes, the new Panasonic D-Snap lineup can reach up to 100h of play, on a single charge. The reason is within the noise cancellation feature, allowing you to save 83% of surrounding noise, which influence power reduction. The players feature a monochrome OLED display, an SD / SDHC card slot, USB 2.0 and direct recording function via the D-dock device. They support MP3, WMA, AAC formats and set to be released in red, blue, silver, black or white. If you like what you see, you can get one, bundled with a 2GB SD card around April.

Panasonic-SV-SD870N

[via akihabaranews]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Polaroid Introduces The Freescape 4360 Wireless Media Player

Polaroid is not just instant image cameras, or digital frames, it is also media players. The company introduces the new Freescape 4360 PMP (MPU-043315B), coming with a wide 4.3? TFT LCD (480 × 272) and 60GB storage size. This well-designed player houses a TV output, an FM tuner, USB 2.0 interface and more. It has a wireless WiFi 802.11 b/g connection and features a player-to-player sharing function. The Freescape is compatible with wide range of video and audio codecs, including MPEG4, WMV / MP3, WMA, WAV / JPEG and other known formats. The battery provides 16 hours of audio and 4 hours of video, measures are 22mm x 80mm x 144mm. No word on price or availability but it seems Polaroid is marching on the right path.

Polaroid-Freescape-4360

[via polaroid]

Audio, Media Players

Creative To Release an X-FI Dock For iPods

Creative wants to extend its audio lineup, introducing the X30, an X-Fi dock, designed for the iPod players. The new device sports a remote control, an S-video or an AV-output to connect your player directly to the tele, an audio output to plug a pair of speakers, and a USB hub. Unfortunately, there are no further details, but one thing is sure, the X30 won’t support any bluetooth or wireless streaming. The dock is set to be released in Europe around April for €79 ($125).

creative-xfi-x30

[via gmp3]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Samsung Intros The New YP-S3 MP3 Player

The guys at Shiny Shiny have spotted another new mp3 player at the Samsung Showcase 2008. This time it’s the slim YP-S3, coming up in glowing white, blue, red and green hues, somewhere around June. The new YP-S3 features touch sensitive buttons, 2GB / 4GB or 8GB storage size, a 1.8-inch TFT LCD screen (which is a tad scrubby), an FM tuner, MP3 and WMA audio support, 30 hours of battery life and more. No word on price, but this YP-S3 looks exactly like the YP-S5 player, without the speakers. Check the video after the break.

samsung-yp-s3

[via techdigest]

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Audio, Media Players

iPod Shuffle Gets Diamonds and Gold For a Good Cause

Hey boys… hey girls, iPod Shuffle gets inlaid. This 18 Karat diamond encrusted was created by jeweler artist, Thomas Heyerdahl, in purpose to be auctioned for charity in London. If you care for a lavish 1GB mp3 player, made of white and pink gold, just open your wallets and count $40,000 – it’s for a good cause, so don’t be stingy.

diamond-iphone-shuffle

[via gmp3]

Audio, Media Players, Video

eMotion Solar PMP Can Charge Your iPod

This weird multimedia device from MediaStreet houses a solar panel, allowing you to charge your player from the sun and play hours of video clips and gaming ROMs, including Super Mario Bros or Contra Force for Nintendo emulator and Raiden Triad or Street Fighter 2 for Sega. The eMotion Solar PMP features an SD slot, 2GB storage size, e-book reader with text-to-speech function, photo browsing, music and video player, supporting MP3, WMA or AVI. Not only the eMotion can charge itself, the built-in solar panels can be used as charging station for other electronic devices like iPods, but not for iPhones. Though it has a poor GUI, the Solar PMP might be a good bargain for merely $169.

emotion-solar-pmp

[via gizmodo]

Media Players, Video

Video: Quick look at The New SanDisk Sansa Fuze

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Sansa Fuze was officially released few days ago and we get the opportunity to take a swift peek on it. Just a reminder, the new Fuze features a 1.9-inch display, a microSD/SDHC card slot, a microphone for voice recording, an FM tuner, a USB 2.0 connection and three optional configurations – 2GB / 4GB or 8GB.

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[via gmp3]

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Audio, Media Players

Samsung YP-S2 MP3 Player Looks Slippery

Samsung introduces the YP-S2 player lineup, coming up with 1GB or 2GB flash memory, 10 hours of continuous playback and MP3 / WMA audio support. Those small pebble-like miniatures will be available in the UK around May in several colors. No word on price or Stateside launching day.

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[via Shiny Shiny]

Applications, Audio, Games

Nintendo DS Gets a Korg DS-10 Synthesizer

Musicians, sound technicians and gamers, this is your day, as AQ Interactive releases the Korg DS-10 synthesizer module for Nintendo DS. This new application combines between the famous Korg MS-10 synthesizer and Nintendo DS’s dual-screen touch panel, providing ultra-high-quality sounds and fantastic experience. The DS-10 features two analog synth simulators, a drum module, a 6-track/16-step sequencer, variety of effects and cable-connecting virtualization. In addition, you can share your music with other devices wirelessly and play together. Set to be released in July, this baby will cost you around $50.

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[via gizmodo]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Head To Head: Archos TV+ VS. Apple TV

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The guys at Megawhat.tv have decided to make a comparison between the two leading multimedia boxes, the Archos TV+ and the Apple TV. This head to head video, examine both devices on different categories such as movies, photos, music, streaming, outputs, inputs, GUI and more. The results are not conclusive and pretty much let you decide for yourself, according to your personal needs and flavors. Personally i prefer Apple’s GUI but reluctant with their format limitations. On the other hand, i do like the Archos TV+ and the ability to connect any box into it, so for me the best would probably be – Archapple TV. Check out the video here.

[via ArchosLounge]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Samsung SWT-W100k PMP Comes With a Touchscreen And a TV Tuner

Samsung introduces the new SWT-W100k PMP with a 4.3-inch WVGA touchscreen and 8GB flash storage (disappointing). This top-notch player packs a DMB-TV tuner with PIP function and WiBro technology (Korean version for WiMAX). In addition, it has a GPS system, a 2MP camera at the back along with a front VGA camera for video conferencing, a microphone, a USB host, Bluetooth 2.0, VoIP client, an MS Word doc viewer and more. This device  is compatible with wide range of video and audio codecs, including MP4, XviD, WMV, H.264, as well as MP3 and WMA. No word on OS or availability but if you wish to have one, it will cost you about about $525. Check out the video after the break.

samsung-swt-w100k

 

[via engadget]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

SanDisk Sansa Fuze Goes Live Officialy

Internet rumors prove themselves, as the SanDisk Sansa Fuze has just showed up on Amazon lists. The new PMP features a 1.9-inch display, a microSD/SDHC card slot, a microphone for voice recording, an FM tuner and a USB 2.0 connection. It will be compatible with video codecs as MPEG4, AVI, audio formats like MP3, WMA, and more. The built-in battery suppose to provide 24 hours of audio and 5 hours of video, as the measures stands at 55 x 38 x 15 mm. The Sansa Fuze is set to go live within one to three months in black, pink and red flavors, with a retail price of $99.99 for the 4GB version.

Update: The player will come in 2GB ($79.99), 4GB ($99.99), and 8GB ($129.99) versions, somewhere around April.

sandisk-sansa-fuze

[via DAPreview]

Games, Media Players

Super Mario and Donkey Kong Arrive To Cowon Q5W

Portable gaming is one of the hot trends, as companies are constantly looking for ideas to combine game devices with media players. Meanwhile, you can enjoy some SNES emulator games on the Cowon Q5W mega PMP, by installing the emulation app. and gaming with a PS1 joypad controller, plugged into the USB connection. The following video demonstrates Super Mario Kart and Donkey Kong Country running smoothly on the Cowon’s 5-inch display, providing fun and playable hours on the go.

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[via engadget]

Audio, Media Players, Video

JVC Publio TX-700 Runs Promotional Ads In Public

This new Publio TX-700 from JVC was primarily created to run video advertisements and promotional stuff in stores or retailers. The bulky PMP comes with a 7-inch display, an SD card slot, built-in stereo speakers, USB 2.0 connection, and some programming options. It is compatible with video codecs as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MP3 audio format and JPEG/BMP files. Regretfully, there is no word on price or availability but you may see this player updating you with sales and advertising campaigns in Japan.

 jvc-publio-tx700

[via akihabaranews]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Archos 705 Vs. Cowon Q5W – The Duel

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Audio, Video, WiFi, internet surfing, today’s mega gadgets are not just a simple player, they are all-in-one devices, cramming advanced multimedia features into a relatively small box. Cnet has decided to make a comparison duel between top 2 mega PMP players, the Archos 705 and the Cowon Q5W, in order to determine which device is the one true king of the non-pocketable media players. Cnet has gathered three gadgets experts to judge both devices according to 5 categories: Navigation, Sexiness, Compatibility, Sound and Science, Wallet Factor. The results are as plain as the nose on one’s face, Archos 705 is the undoubtable winner, collecting 56 points against 50 of the Q5W. Check the full details here.

[via Cnet]

Applications, Audio, Phones

MixMeister Scratch Turns Your iPhone Into a DJ Machine

To all of you iPhone or iPod Touch owners who consider becoming a DJ some day, MixMeister Scratch might be a great solution. This cool new application turns your iPhone into a Vinyl plate, allowing you to scratch some preloaded tracks or your very own personal music, like a real pro. Designed for the multi-touch screen, the MixMeister scratch provides the turnable spinning experience for your devices, paving your path for an Hip-Hop stardom. No word on availability, but you can sign up here to be notified.

iphone-mixmeister-scratch

[via technabob]

Check the video after the break.

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Audio, CeBit, Events, Media Players

CeBIT 2008: Coby MP735 MP3 Player Comes With Attached Stereo Speakers

Nothing special with this new Coby MP735 mp3 player, spotted at the CeBIT show in Hannover, except the fact it has cool swiveling stereo speakers appended to its back. The player boasts a 1.66-inch LCD screen, a touch panel, an FM tuner, USB 2.0 and the aforementioned speakers. Again, no word on price or availability.

Coby-mp735

[via aving]

Hardware, Media Players

Microsoft Zune 2 Is Getting Stripped

Here’s your chance to get an inside look at the Microsoft Zune 2 80GB model. Just to remind you, the player sports a 3.2″ screen, a 4-way touch pad, a built in FM radio and WiFi capabilities. Once removing the outside shell, you discover the control chip along with the Wolfson’s WM8350G DAC chip and the WiFi antenna, running in a WYSBCVSX2 70AN module.

zune2-80gb-inside1

[via imp3]

More pictures and full observation after the break.

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Audio, Media Players, Video

CeBIT 2008: Maxian Introduces The New E900W PMP With a WiFi connection And a Touchscreen

Maxian unveils the E900W PMP at the CeBIT show in Hannover. This new advanced device sports a wide 4.3-inch WVGA touchscreen (800 x 480), 30GB storage size, SD/MMC card slot, 9 EQ and a USB 2.0 connection with ActiveSync support. It is compatible with video codecs as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, Divx3 11/4x/5x/6x, Xvid, MPEG-4, ASP, WMV 7/8/9 H.264, audio formats like MP3, WMA, OGG, PCM AAC, Dolby Digital AC3 5.1 surround and even DTS, thanks to the SPDIF output. Image formats include JPEG BMP, GIF, TIF PNG, TXT, PDF and PPT. In addition, it runs windows CE 5.0 and houses a WiFi connection to surf the net. Mind you, the E900W is equipped with a Texas Instrument Davinci chip which supports HD format and can be found in Cowon A3 and Archos 605 PMPs. Although there is no word on price or availability I’m very impressed with the E900W and hope it will hit western shores.

maxian-e900w

[via aving]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Sony Mylo 2: a Video Glancing

Here’s another look at the new Sony Mylo 2, this time it’s the guys from akihabaranews who’ve created an interesting video review, showing this great device and its main features. To refresh your memory, we are talking about a mini portable PMP with wireless connectivity and instant messaging support. Main parameters include 1 GB storage capacity, USB 2.0 interface, video playback MPEG-4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, video encoding, audio player supports MP3, WMA, ACC, ATRAC, etc, photo supports JPEG, PNG, BMP, and more. Other parameters feature a 3.5-inch touchscreen with 800 x480 screen resolution and a 1.3MP camera. Check out the video:

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[via akihabaranews]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Mpio Shows Off The New V10 PMP

Mpio introduces the new sleeky V10 PMP with a wide 3.0? TFT LCD touchscreen (480 × 272) and 8GB storage size. This well-designed player 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 (wow). The battery provides 5 hours of video and the measures are 102.8 x 54.3 x 15.4 mm. No word on price or availability but it seems Mpio has made some improvements with the style. Check out the video here.

mpio-v10-pmp

[via gmp3]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Technaxx TouchMe PMP Comes With a Touchscreen Display and Variety Of Colors

Technaxx unveils the TouchMe. No, it’s not another Samantha Fox song, it’s just another PMP with a touchscreen display. The new media player features a 2.8-inch screen (320 x 240), a microSD slot, a mic and a USB 2.0 connection. It is compatible with video codecs as MPEG4, AVI, audio formats like MP3, WMA, and image files such as JPG, BMP and TXT. Mind you, it weights only 37 gm and will be available in orange, blue, light-green, black, pink, red and silver flavors. No word on price or availability.

technaxx-touchme

[via gmp3]

Audio, Media Players, Video

iRiver Unveils The New E100 Chocolate DAP

The guys at Akihabara News have managed to put their hands on the iRiver E100 Chocolate. The new player features a 2.4-inch screen, microSD slot, a built-in stereo speaker, FM tuner and 2GB to 8GB storage size. It is compatible with audio formats as MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, FLAC, video formats like MPEG4, WMV9, XVID and image formats, including JPEG, BMP, PNG, and GIF. The E100 comes in white, black, pink, light blue and the chocolate brown, and weights 59.3gm. No word on price or availability.

iriver-E100-chocolate

[via akihabaranews]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Mpio Introduces The New MG200 MP3 Player

Mpio unveils the new MG200 mp3 player with a 1.5-inch OLED display and a Black or White sleek design. The MG200 is compatible with almost any current available format and might be a cheaper solution, as its price stands on less than $100. The player comes with 3 different Nand Flash storage sizes (1GB/2GB/4GB) and sports multi-language support.

specifications:

  • Display: 1.5? OLED screen, 65,000 colors (128 × 128).
  • Storage Size: 1GB, 2GB or 4GB.
  • Audio: MP3, WMA, MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3.
  • Video: MTV, WMV, AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2.
  • Pictures: JPEG, BMP, GIF.
  • Features: SD card slot, USB 2.0, multi-lingual interface.
  • Size: 39.1 × 10.8 x 85.6mm, 42gm.

mpio-MG200-player

[via akihabaranews]

Check the video after the break.

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Audio, Computers, Video

Gigabyte Unveils The New M704 UMPC

Gigabyte wants a share from the UMPC cake, introducing the new M704, Vista-based, with a 7-inch 1024 x 600 (WXGA) touchscreen, a 1.2GHz VIA Esther ULV C7 processor, and a VX-700 chipset. The ultra mini houses a large slide out QWERTY keyboard, a 40GB / 60GB hard drive, memory card reader, a built-in 1.3MP camera, a TV output, WiFi 802.11b / g, two USB 2.0 ports, all adorned with a nice modern-tech sleeky design. No price or availability details, but we expect to see this handsome around very soon.

gigabyte-m704-umpc

[via i4u]

CeBit, Events, Media Players

CeBIT 2008: Hauppauge Unveils The New "pMP" Player With a TV Tuner

Hauppauge Digital unveils a new portable media player at the CeBIT show in Hannover. The new pMP (no mistake) comes with a 3.5? screen (320×240), SD/MMC slot, USB 2.0 port and an e-book reader. The well-known TV cards manufacturer brings its expertise to the player, adding a “double twin” TV tuner for Vista and Media Center, mobile Freeview TV reception, EPG and text functions. It is compatible with AVI, MPG, VOB, MPEG4, ASP, and DivX XviD 4.0/5.0 video files, MP3, WAV audio files and JPEG image files. Hauppauge claims the 200gm device can run up to 4 hours of video and will be available around April for €150. With a clean metal design, the new pMP might have a great potential, but c’mon Hauppauge, can’t you hire some talented designers? The machine looks like and old rusty transistor.

hauppauge-pMP

[via gmp3]

CeBit, Events, Media Players, News, Phones

CeBIT 2008: Meizu M8 mini One Prototype Shows Up

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After months of speculations, we finally can take a glimpse on the new Meizu M8 mini One. Although it is just an early prototype without any functional features, except the home screen, dialer and media player, we’re able to get a first impression and learn what to expect for. Suspiciously, The M8 looks similar to the iPhone, both from the outside and the inside GUI, it has a TV-output, 3 buttons downside and a touchscreen (not a multi-touch like the iphone’s). The final device will feature a Windows CE 6.0 OS, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, 3.4″ display (720 x 480), 3MP camera and many more. Meizu says the final hardware is complete and ready to be launched in China, somewhere around August.

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[via engadget]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

DVICO Unveils The TViX HD M-6500A Multimedia Player With Advanced Features

DVICO introduces the TViX HD M-6500A, a next generation HD multimedia player with a Sigma SMP8635 processor and wireless HD streaming capabilities. This advanced Linux-based device features a Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 802.11 b/g, internal SATA HDD, housing 320GB to 1TB and Network Attached Storage. The box sports video outputs including component, composite, HDMI v1.3, S-VIDEO, and optical audio outputs, for maximum sound quality. The TViX HD M-6500A player can handle the latest audio formats, such as MP3, WMA, PCM, DTS, WMV9, AAC, Ogg, FLAC and video formats as WMV-HD, DIVX, XVid, H.264 (MPEG4) , HDV, MKV, ripped Blu-ray M2TS files and many more. The sleek and stylish black aluminum gives the TViX a state of the art chic that will cost you between $760 – $1170, respectively.

TViX HD M-6500A-front

[via aving]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

Teac Introduces a New PMPs Lineup

Teac announces the release of three media players with very basic features and a standard design. All models come with FM tuner, LCD screen and recording capabilities.

Teac MP-370 : 1.5 “LCD display, 1GB/2GB/4GB storage size, FM tuner, 19 EQ, mic, USB 2.0, compatible with MP3, WMA, JPG, SMV. Dimensions: 10 x 70x 40mm, 40gm. Priced at $69.90 for the 4GB.

Teac-MP-370

[via gmp3]

Check the other models after the break.

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Media Players

Cowon N3 PND Goes Live In Korea

Cowon has finally released the N3 personal navigation device in Korea. The new premium nav-system was first announced 2 months ago, promising 7-inch PMP, integrated with GPS system and TPEG(Transport Protocol Expert Group) service. The N3 is packed with loads of features and supports almost any format you’d think about, it has a slick design and great capabilities. Unfortunately, the unit houses only 32MB of internal memory, so here goes your plan to store your entire movie collection. The N3 is available in Korea for $552.

cowon_n3

[via aving]

Full specifications after the break.

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Audio, Media Players, Video

MX-780HD From Mvix Streams HD Media To Your TV

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So many streamers hit the market nowadays, this time it’s Mvix turn to introduce the MX-780HD, a wireless HD media streamer with a small LCD screen in front. This device features movie player, music system, and internet radio with Ethernet, WiFi 802.11 b/g, USB2.0 host and a 3.5″ HDD storage, at your choice. The box houses video outputs  like component, composite, S-VIDEO, HDMI (1080p) and optical audio outputs as well. The MX-780HD can handle almost any format, including XviD, AVI, MPEG, WMV, ASF, AAC, OGG, AC3, MP3, WMA, JPEG and many more. Just pay $300 and you can start streaming right away.

mvix-mx-780hd

[via engadget]

General, Media Players

Creative Zen 4GB/8GB Get a Price Cut

Creative wants to increase the competition, the company has decided to cut down the prices of the Zen 4GB and 8GB models, in order to place an alternative to the costly players, and when we say “costly” we refer to iPods. The 4GB model is now $99, and the 8GB model drops to $149. That’s an impressive move that might influence other manufacturers to go all the way down with their prices.

creative-zen-32gb

[via creative]

Applications, Media Players, Phones

Firmware Update v1.1.4 For iPhone & iPod Touch Goes Live

Apple releases a new firmware update for the iPhone and the iPod Touch devices. Version 1.1.4 seems to be a “Bug fixer” and not the big and awaited SDK application. It is hard to spot  substantial changes, and we barely can find any visible modification, but those who had no patient, report no damages, even with a jailbroaken phones. My advice is to skip this one and wait for the “real deal”. If you can’t hold yourself, you can download the 162.1MB file via iTunes 7.6.1.9.

iphone-firmware-1-1-4-update

[via engadget]

Games, Media Players, Phones

iPhone & iPod Touch Get New 3D Games

If you enjoy playing games on your iPhone or iPod Touch units, this is your moment, as both devices get 2 new 3D interface games, enabling landscape or portrait playing mode. iPac3D and Yeti3D bring old PC games experience to your jailbroken handset, providing hours of playable adventures with built-in virtual keys or by swiveling accelerometers. The iPac3D is a three-dimensional Pac-Man and the Yeti3D is more or less a Doom game. To add them to your devices, just follow the instructions: goto Installer > Sources > Add http://www.marcogiorgini.com/iPhone/plist.xml

Update: You can find more new games in here.

iphone-3d-games

[via gmp3]

Applications, Communication, Media Players

Sony Mylo 2 Gets a New Developement Kit For Widgets

Sony has finally learned the new global marketing rules, by deciding to follow the growing trend of third party widgets development for multimedia devices. The company announces, for the first time, a new online platform for all of you, enthusiastic developers, who want to contribute to the Mylo 2 widgets evolvement. Sony plans to give full access to technical data resources, in order to let developers build their own widgets and to expand the Mylo community, worldwide. The company expects to launch the platform around March, but we have already spotted some widgets on Sony’s website.

sony-mylo-2-widgets

[Sony via gmp3]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Popcorn Hour Media Streamer Goes Live

This network media streamer can do whatever you ask for, concerning media aspects. The new Popcorn Hour A-100 can stream media via your wireless network, NAS, attached USB DOK, and internet streams. It can even house movies you download from BitTorrent. The A-100 box can handle almost any format you’d like, such as ASF, WMV, MOV, Xvid MPEG1/2/4, MP3, AVI, Matroska and more. It also sports HDMI and SPDIF coax digital audio outputs. Currently, the Popcorn Hour is lacking, so if you want to get yours, sign-in and get a number straight off their website.

Popcorn-Hour-A-100

[via boingboing]

Games, Media Players, Video

Microsoft Zune – Game Demonstration

Not long ago, we’ve reported that Microsoft is developing new games for Zune players, via XNA Studio 3.0. Now, you have a chance to cast a glance on the flash version for Zauri. This spacecraft combat game demonstrates the flawless Zunepad usage, enabling smooth and pleasant gaming experience. As mentioned earlier, this is just the beginning and we should look up patiently, for more titles to come around summer time.

zune-gaming-zauri

[via engadget]

Check the video after the break.

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Hardware, Media Players

iPod Video 5G Gets A Bluetooth Modification

Fifth generation 30GB iPod Video owners, who wish to add a Bluetooth connectivity to their players, can easily do so with ipodhackers step-by step tutorial. First thing you have to do is to disassemble the device, then integrate a Bluetooth module into it, remove the hard disk and replace it with a Compact Flash card. The last is needed since the 30GB model is tight to house both the Bluetooth module and the original hard drive. If you are not tech geeks, don’t try to get into this advemture !

ipod-video-5G-bluetooth-hack-2

[via ipodhackers]

Media Players, Music

Transcend Introduces A New T.Sonic Mp3 Players Lineup

Transcend announces a new series of T.Sonic mp3 players with colorful flavors and a skinny design. The first line of players is the T.Sonic 320, with 2GB and 4GB storage size, and the second line is the upgraded version of the T.Sonic 650, offering 8GB storage size. Check out the specs:

T.Sonic 320

  • Display: a small OLED screen.
  • Storage size: 2GB or 4GB.
  • Audio: MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM, WAV.
  • Features: FM tuner, microphone, 7 EQ.
  • Battery Life: 15 hours.
  • Dimensions: 85.5 x 25.5 x 13 mm, 29gm.
  • Price: $63 and $86 respectively.

transcend-tsonic-320

[via Aving]

More about the T.Sonic 650 after the break.

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Audio, Games, Media Players, News, Video

Microsoft Zune Gets Xbox 360 XNA Games

Microsoft inflames the masses, announcing games for Zune players, through XNA Studio 3.0. Although it is just an early announcement and most details are concealed, we know the games will be designed for both first and second Zune generation, with stress on trackpad capabilities in second-gen models. Zune owners will be able to play with their friends wirelessly, PSP style, though there are no plans for game sharing. XNA platform provides 2D graphics so don’t expect running Doom 3 or GTA IV on your Zune, but releasing a development kit might broaden the number of titles to offer. More details to be provided in Spring 2008.

zune-gaming

[via tech2]

Audio, Computers, General, Video

Reigncom Introduces The Dicple D30 Multimedia Electronic Dictionary

Korean corporation, Reigncom, has released its new multimedia electronic dictionary lineup, housing 82 different dictionaries in one box. The Dicple D30 features a 4.3-inch LCD screen, SRS WOW HD speakers, T-DMB, FM radio, Micro SD slot, PDF and CSD viewer. There are two main models – The D30C for Chinese learning, and the D30E for educational purposes. Both versions include three storage sizes: 2GB($346), 4GB($367) or 8GB($367$, without DMB tuner), all available in Korea. We can’t be sure they will hit our shores but one thing is certain, those machines resemble to UMPCs, period.

Dicple-D30

[via Aving]

Games, Media Players, Mobile

MyRacer MF101 Gaming Device Is Forgettable

Korean company, MyRacer, introduced their latest portable gaming device, equipped with a 2.4-inch (320 x 240) display and a media player. Personally, i don’t think Sony has to be fearful for its PSP gaming consoles, but the MF101 does support AVI, MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG and BMP. Additionally, it has 1GB internal flash memory, expandable SD slot and 2 keypads on both sides. The MF101 sports a flash interface and supports Adobe Flash-based games. The device is available in S.Korea for 104$.

  myracer-mf101

[via technabob]