Category Archives: Video

Audio, Media Players, Video

The New iCalla MT-D600 PMP Comes With a Touchscreen And a Touch Panel

Korean company iCalla has announced the release of the new MT-D600 PMP, coming with a 4-inch LCD TFT touchscreen (480 x 272) and runs Windows CE 5.0. The new multimedia player houses 60GB storage capacity, 5 EQ, DMB/DAB tuner, an E-book reader, a built-in speaker and USB2.0 connection. The battery is good for 3.5 hours of video and the device itself is compatible with MPEG4 up to 30fps@ 720X480, Divx, Xvid, WMV9, MP3, AC3, OGG, BSAC, PCM, JPEG, TXT file formats. No information on price or availability but more and more touchscreen PMPs emerge from Korea’s direction, most of them, regretfully, stay there.

icalla-MT-D600

[via icalla]

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]

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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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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[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.

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[via gmp3]

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]

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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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”.

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[Clicknetwork.TV via gizmodo]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

microsoft-surface

[via engadget]

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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Games

Is This The Next GTA IV Map?

As mentioned before, the expectation for the new GTA IV, turns me into an impatient critter, and the following possible PS3 map images, leaked just few hours ago, only increase the intolerance. The pictures include the next Liberty City itself, descriptions of various scene locations, the subway map and more. All in all, I fairly can say these images resemble to New York City one after the other, and although there is no official authenticity confirmation, I’m surely convinced they are real and not just a mockup.

 gta-iv-map

[via kotaku]

More pictures after the break.

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Audio, Media Players, Video

Oppo S11 PMP Supports Too Many Formats

It seems the Chinese have decided to jam their PMPs with every possible technology, available on earth. This new Oppo S11 media player squeezes inside lots of features, including an FM tuner, SD expansion slot, voice recording function, a clock, a stopwatch, games, and USB2.0 connection. The 3-inch touchscreen (480×272) device houses 4GB internal flash memory and runs tons of multimedia formats including MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, FLAC, APE, AVI, DIVX, RM, XVID, RMVB, FLV, JPG, GIF, and BMP. Measures are 95 × 58 × 9.9mm and battery life is good for 17 hours of audio. Price should be around $140 and color is black solely.

OPPO-S11

[via imp3]

Accessories, Games

XBOX 360 Gets a Limited GTA IV Edition

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I’m really trying hard to hold my patient until next month,  craving for the most anticipated game of the year, GTA IV. Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced the release of a limited edition Grand Theft Auto IV, designed for the Xbox 360. The console will include a nice sided GTA IV graphics and a really really cool briefcase, packed with all the needed accessories like a remote control, a webcam, a headset, a wireless controller with an integrated keyboard, and more. Remember, it is a limited edition pack so only 500 pieces of this treasure are set to be released, don’t count on getting one.

xbox360-limited-gta-iv

[via slashgear]

Another picture after the break.

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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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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]

Games, Phones

LEGO Arrives To iPod Touch and iPhone

Remember the days you were all playing LEGO, building cars, castles and ships? Turns out you can do the same things on your iPod Touch or your iPhone device, as a new application, named LEGO Touch, was just released in a demo mode. The new app.  allows you to construct your own models with a collection of virtual bricks. Once you’ve finished your creation, activate the model and enjoy. As mentioned, this is just a prototype version but we hope to play it live ASAP. Check the video after the break.

LEGO-Touch

[via gmp3]

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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, 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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Applications, Phones, Video

Video: iPhone Firmare Version 2.0 In Action

As already mentioned, Dev Team has managed to put their hands on iPhone’s next firmware update and jailbreak it before release date in June. Here’s your chance to take a quick look and get a first impression of it in action. The clip introduces some of the new features, including AppStore, advanced calculator, Exchange Mail, Parental Controls, SDK support, Cisco VPN support and more. Don’t try looking for this update, it’s still out of bound.

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[via slashgear]

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]

Internet, Video

Hulu Video Content Portal Goes Live

Finally, after 18 weeks of closed beta, Hulu.com opens its doors to everyone in the U.S who looks for free video streaming service. The site offers over 100 full-length movies, full-length episodes, and other content line-up from libraries of giants like FOX, NBC Universal, MGM, Sony and Warner Bros. Among the videos, You can find hit shows like The Simpsons, The Office, classics like The incredible Hulk, Miami Vice and Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Arrested Development, Firefly and Friday night lights. Among the full movies you can find The Usual Suspects, The Big Lebowski, Myself & Irene, Three Amigos and many more. As for the sports, it seems the guys from Hulu have teamed up with the NBA management to bring you the best moves and clips, and we expect more events to be added soon. Mind you, the TV episodes will be available for only 5 weeks after broadcasting date. Meanwhile, you can enjoy hours of fun clips, videos or movies, read users reviews and share them with others in your web site – COOL !!

hulu

[via Hulu]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Head To Head: Archos TV+ VS. Apple TV

archosTV-vs-appleTV

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.

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[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.

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[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

archos705-vs-cowonQ5W

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]

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.

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[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.

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[via akihabaranews]