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Media Players

Cowon’s S9 PMP Gets a Chrome Black Limited Edition In Japan

Now that Cowon’s S9 PMP is already out to the market with its stylish curvy design and sharp 3.3-inch OLED display, the Koreans have decided to release a limited version for those who want to distinguish themselves from others. The few lucky ones will get a 16GB model, adorned with Chrome-Black hues, which give the player a prestigious look from bottom to top.  Other than that, it’s the same S9, sporting the same specs, including FM tuner, T-DMB TV, A2DP Bluetooth 2.0 connection, TV output, G-Sensor accelerometer, strong battery, delivering  up to 55hrs of audio playback or 11hrs of video, and wide range of codecs support. Regretfully, no other details to share at this point, but as far as we know, whenever you catch a “Limited Edition” release, you always pay more.

[via Akihabaranews]

Audio, Media Players, Video

RAmos T10 PMP Comes With a 4.3" Touchscreen And 1080i HD Support

In a reasonable course of production, one should realize there will be a Ramos T10 PMP, specially after a miracle sequence of the T8 and the T9 players, already available out there. And while speaking, the Ramos T10 isn’t a stranger anymore, so you’ll be able to find it in some Asian corners, featuring a 4.3-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen, powerful DaVinci chipset and wide range of formats support, including 1080i HD files that will broadcast quality videos on your LCD TV. And if we’re in thet tele business, there is a nice remote control inside the pack, so no need to jump over whenever you want to switch a movie. Price wise, the 8GB version is offered for only $117 – not bad for an HD device.

Update1: The RAmos T10 gets even more official and you can find full specs with some other images in here.

Update2: And if T10 for itself isn’t enough, meet RAmos’ T10 RK edition, which was recently announced in Asia for a non disclosure price or availability. Basically, it looks and feels exactly the same, with those 4.3-inch, 800 x 480 display on top and rounded curvy shapes on sides. This one, however, comes with an RK2806 chipset inside,to run more formats and decode more videos.

[via gmp3]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Cenix Unveils The New S-300 Touchscreen PMP

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Korean company Cenix, has just introduced its latest S-300 PMP, to be available with a 3-inch 800 X 480 touchscreen, an FM tuner, a built-in mic, e-book reader, 7EQ, microSD slot expansion and some playable games, in case you find yourself bored while heading to work. Supporting most of the common formats, you get to choose between black / white flavors, in either 4GB or 8GB storage capacities, priced at 148,000KRW ($96) and 176,000KRW ($114) respectively. Sadly, you’ll have to make all the way to Korea to get one of those cheap players for yourself.

[via Aving]

Audio, Media Players, Mobile, News, Phones, Video

Meizu M8 Apparently Gets Official In China

The “Never Ending Meizu Story” continues to make splashes around the globe, as we hear that Meizu’s M8 revolutionary/clone smartphone is making a debut in China nowadays, coming up with either 8GB ($348) or 16GB ($421) versions, a 3.4-inch 720 x 480 touchscreen, Windows CE 6.0-powered OS, Built-in 3.2MP Camera and wide range of codecs support, including MP3, WMA, AAC, Ogg, FLAC, APE, AMR, MPEG-4, WMV, Divx, Xvid, H.264, or FLV. Battery wise, you can expect getting up to 21.5 hours of Audio and 7 hours of video, while using the M8 as a multimedia device. Otherwise it’s just another cellular unit, supporting WCDMA (3G), GSM EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 standards that will allow any user to speak all over the world. Mind you, according to Meizu, the 16GB model is currently “out of stock”, so stay tuned for more tales to be told.

[Via DAP Review]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Compal's New APA00/APA01 Media Players Support 1080i HD Video

Compal officially announces a new PMP series, including the APA00 (black) and APA01(white), which both feature a 7-inch 800 x 480 LCD touchscreen together with an ARM Sigma Design EM8622L SoC, DVB-T digital TV, FM Tuner, 802.11g WiFi, an SD/MMC slot and up to 80GB HDD storage. The two players house uCLinux system and can easily handle MPEG, Xvid, WMV9, H.264 files additional to the HD support up to 1080i. You also get USB 2.0 connection and component / composite TV outputs, to hook your multimedia junk and watch it from the couch. Still no word on price or availability, but looks like PMPs with HD content support quickly become  part of our 2009 tech life.

[Via Pocketables]

Computers, Hardware

Samsung's NC10 Netbook Gets a Touchscreen Modding

Although it’s not the most responsive one we’ve ever seen, the guys at Netbook Mag were generous to share a cool step-by-step tutorial that explains how to install a touchscreen kit inside a Samsung NC10 netbook. The results are pretty neat and useful, but you can notice some minor problem within the clicking actions. Nevertheless, this detailed guide might be helpful to all of you – DIY afficionados – who seek for a top-notch touchscreen netbook on their disposal. Checkout the video and jump to the link to read the full process.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMh91GMjTLY[/youtube]

[via NetbookMag]

Audio, Media Players, Video

mobiBLU's T50 Touchscreen PMP Is an iPod Touch Wannabe

Korean company mobiBLU is about to launch a new media-players lineup and the first in the series is the T50 PMP, which packs a 2.6-inch 400 x 240 touchscreen, an FM tuner, a microphone and 4GB of internal memory storage. Although the new T50 is still unofficial, we couldn’t ignore the UI, which literally resembles another popular player – You’ve guessed it right – the iPod Touch. However, while Apple’s player sports a super fast multi-touch screen technology, the mobiBLU version comes with a haptic display, that makes it a bit sluggish, if you insist to compare between the two. Still no word on price or availability, but we do know the T50 will generously support MP3, WMA, Flac, AAC, APE audio formats.

[via dapreview]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Haier To Launch The Ibiza Theatre Touchscreen PMP

Haier really wants to have a footstep in the world of media players, where giants like Apple, iRiver, Cowon, Creative, Sony and Sandisk are dominating. To do so, there’s a need for consistency and we truly can see efforts coming from this direction, as the company has introduced the Ibiza Theatre, a 2.4-inch touchscreen PMP (320 x 240) with an integrated FM tuner, a microSD expansion, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, and either 8GB/16GB capacities to choose from. The removable battery can provide up to 30 hours of Audio playback and the player supports most of the common formats, so in case you’re looking for a low badget player, Ibiza Theatre will be offered somewhere around Q2 2009, at merely $109.99 for the 8GB version or $129.99 for the 16GB flavor.

[via DAPreview]

CES, Internet, Mobile, Music, Video

Routon Introduces The P760 MID

CES 2009 is full of ultra-portable gadgets, offering new technologies to carry out our internet and multimedia libraries across the globe. One of those devices is the new P760 MID from Routon, which packs a 4.8-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen, together with a strong ARM11 processor and mobile capabilities (CDMA 1X/GSM/EDGE optional). It comes with either 4GB or 8GB capacities 128MB of RAM, an FM tuner, DVB-T digital TV, 2MP camera and Linux onboard. Additionally, you get WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR connectivity and GPS navigation system, all squeezed into 166 x 88 x 16mm, 250g. Still no word on price or availability, but clearly we will get more of this very soon.

[Via slashgear]

Audio, Media Players, Video

RAmos To Introduce The T9 Touchscreen PMP (Now: T9 iMovie 2 PMP)

In case the T8 PMP wasn’t enough, Ramos has launched the T9 version, packing an advanced 4.3-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen with 16M colors, 24bit quality, 170-degree viewing angle and 400:1 contrast ratio. Aside from the superb display, the T9 supports the usual formats (including lossless/ Divx), and boasts a lavish aluminum case with a strong glass panel to protect the display from scratches. Still no word on price or availability.

update: The Ramos T9 iMovie 2 PMP is officially live with 16GB storage and 4.3-inch touchscreen that will set you back for $132.

[via zol]

Audio, Media Players

Korean Big Beam To Release The Ken D Touchscreen PMP

The headline might sound like it was taken from Barbie’s world, but the new Ken D is actually another Korean media player, packing a 2.8-inch touchscreen, with either 4GB or 8GB capacities and Black, White, Pink or Blue flavors to choose from. Still no word on price or availability (probably soon), but we do know it will support MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, AVIE, and APE audio formats, together with the usual video files.

[via akihabaranews]

Audio, Media Players, News, Video

Cowon's S9 Curvy PMP To Make a Debut In Korea First (Update: Then In The US)

Remember Cowon’s S9 PMP that was first introduced at IFA 2008 in Berlin? Turns out it will make a debut in Korea on December 16th in 4GB / 8GB / 16GB versions, for 219,000 won ($150), 259,000 won ($178), or 309,000 won ($213), respectively. Truth to tell, we were skeptical about this one, specially after discernible delays in the European launch and due to the lack of information concerning a US release. However, Cowon has proved it can live up to its promis and according to yesterday’s official announcement, the Korean company will deliver the goods, despite some “problems in production”. In other words, we are expected to see the S9 player landing on western shelves, somewhere around the beginning of 2009.

In any case, this stylish curvy 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen player boasts some impressive specs, including a strong Dual Core processor, an FM tuner, T-DMB tuner, A2DP Bluetooth 2.0 connection, a TV output and even a G-Sensor accelerometer (probably for future games). Furthermore, it supports MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV audio formats and MPEG-4 SP, WMV9 SP, H.264 BP video formats, while the battery provides up to 55hrs of audio playback or 11hrs of video playback.

Additionally, first GUI screen shots imply for a wide range of usability, and  plenty of touchscreen features that Cowon plans to bring into the S9, as some of them resemble the iPod touch and some carry their own identity. Stay tuned for more to come.

Update1: checkout the new video and full specs after the break.

Update2: UK release is scheduled to December 15th. Price wise, the Cowon S9 will be priced at £169 ($252) for the 8GB and £199 ($297) for the 16GB.

Update3: forget the delays, Cowon has officially announced that the S9 US release will go live on December 19th, priced at $199.99 (8GB) / $239.99 (16GB). You will be able to find it at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Newegg.com, B&H, and ZipZoomFly.com.

Update4: Cowon has already issued the first S9 firmware update, fixing some bugs and UI corrections.

Update5: You can get over 250 flash games for your S9, in 3 packs, compressed in RAR. Just open the files and copy to the flash library –  Game Pack 1 ; Game Pack 2 ; Game Pack 3

Update6: April 16, Cowon releases a 32GB version in South Korea, to be available for ?379,000 ($287). Still no word about a US release for this one.

Update7: May 3rd – Cowon’s 32GB S9 PMP finally arrives Stateside and can be found at Amazon.com for $299.99, either in Black or Titanium flavors.

Update8: As if any of you had any doubts about the possibility that someone out there will eventually open up this sleeky device and start playing with the inner parts, think twice, as the guys at Anything But iPod recently introduced in their Cowon forum some neat images of the S9 cracked open and dissected into small parts, offering a rich look of the touchscreen PMP from the inside. Hit the link for more pictures of the disassembled unit.

[via AnythingButiPod]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

Energy Sistem Introduces The 4040 Touch PMP

Although it has just a regular look, the new 4040 PMP from Energy Sistem comes with a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen, a microSD card slot, an FM tuner, a built-in microphone and 16GB of flash storage. IT supports MPEG4, MP3, WMA , WAV, TXT, JPG, and BMP formats while priced at around $150. Additionaly, you can get non-touchscreen versions (5020 and 5021) for merely $100. Only thing, is that you’ll have to settle for 4GB of storage.

[via gmp3]

Computers, News

UMID To Introduce a New 4.8" Mini Netbook

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Korean company UMID has introduced a new miniscule netbook, equipped with a 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen, Intel Atom 1.1Ghz/1.33GHz processors, 512BMB/1GB of RAM, 1.3MP camera, and a microSDHC slot inside. As for connectivity, the new device packs all the latest technologies, including WiBro, WiMAX, HSDPA, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0, while storage is ranged between 8GB up to 32GB SSD. You get a chance to choose either Windows XP/Vista or Linux system and don’t forget the DMB / DVB-T tuner, also included within this 315g machine. Still, no word on price or availability, but Korean visitors will probably get it first.

Update1: Justek, an Australia-based reseller, has uploaded it for pre-order, priced at AU$1399 ($924). Delivery is scheduled to February 27th.

Update2: February 23rd – UMID M1 gets official, so you can check the Korean website for more details. Meanwhile, take a look at the video after the break.

Update3: a new “all-in-black” edition was spotted in the wild, introducing black chassis, together with a black keyboard. Hit the jump to take a look.

Update4: May 22nd – Apparently, the UMID M1 portable device is finally available for sale worldwide, priced at $659.42 for the Linux model and $765.78, in case you’re after the Windows XP flavor.

[via Aving]

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Meizu M8 Gets The Unboxing Treatment

With so much disinformation floating around, we can’t be sure either these images are real or just a hoax, but you have to admit they look very reliable, with this nice black or white varnished cover and those colorful boxes, laying down next to the Meizu M8 manual and installation CD. But the most interesting thing is the new specs that jump out of the pile, featuring a strong ARM11 800MHz CPU, 3.4-inch 720 x 480 touchscreen, 4GB/8GB/16GB capacities, 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity. According to the guys at Meizu News, the M8 is scheduled to be released in Asia around December, priced at 240 € / 284 € / 350 € respectively. Hit the link to see more pictures.

Specifications

  • Price: 240€ up to 350€
  • Size: 4GB/8GB/16GB
  • Network type: WCDMA (3G), GSM EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
  • Touch screen: 16,000,000 colors, 3.4 “TFT VGA + (720 x 480)
  • Ringtones: Polyphonic 64 tons
  • Camera: 3.2m Pixels
  • Operating system: Meizu OS (Windows Mobile Base CE6.0 amended by Meizu)
  • Dimensions: 108 x 59 x 11.9mm
  • CPU: ARM11 800MHz (Samsung 6410)
  • Memory: 256 MB DDR-SDRAM
  • Battery: 1200mAh
  • WiFi: 802.11b and g
  • Bluetooth: 2.0
  • Internet: Web browser Opera version customized by Meizu
  • Video playback: (720 x 480 30fps, H263/264 MPEG2 MPEG4 WMV, RM, RMVB)
  • Other features: mp3 player, LINE OR, microphone, loudspeaker

[via Meizu News]

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Audio, Internet, Media Players, Video

Archos 5 3G PMP To Make a Debut On French Carrier SFR

It’s been a while since Archos first introduced the Archos 5,7 Internet Media Tablets to the world, but the one we’ve been all expecting, the Archos 5 3G+model, was just announced by French wireless carrier SFR, and will make its way to the European market with the same stunning 4.8-inch 800 x 600 touchscreen and the strong ARM Cortex processor, but with a black stylish cover and a shrunken 30GB storage drive (compared to the 60GB/120GB/250GB versions in normal). The new subsidized device boasts an integrated 3G HSDPA modem and new customized SFR menu (We prefer the regular one), coming with monthly data subscriptions of €19.90/$25, in case you’re an existing SFR customer or €24 ($30) for newbies, aside the €249 ($320) you have to pay for the unit itself. Still, no word when this piece of technology is going to hit Stateside, but you can take a look at the video (in French) for the meantime.

[via gmp3]

[image via journaldugeek]

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Cowon O2 PMP Gets a First UI Video Impression

The new Cowon O2 will make its way to the market in early November. Meanwhile, we get a chance to look at some of the early images that popup from different directions. First impression unveils an elegant look with a nice 4.3-inch 480 x 272 touchscreen, sans buttons, and a traditional Cowon slot that contains an SD port, a TV output and a mini USB connection. Format wise, the O2 supports almost every available codec on earth, including MP3, WMA, FLAC, OGG, AAC, ASF, WAV, APE, WavPack, True Audio Lossless, MusePack, Monkey’s Audio, AVI, WMV, MPEG-4 SP, MKV, OGM, MPEG-2, DAT and MTV. As for storage, the flash-based PMP offers 8GB/16GB or 32GB capacities to choose from. Hit the jump to catch the video, presenting the UI.

Update: It is now available on JetMall, Amazon, NewEgg and others, priced at $219.99 (8GB), $249.99 (16GB) or $299.99 (32GB).

[via Crave]

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Computers, News

Asus All-In-One Touchscreen PC Is Now Available For Pre-Order

Asus has totally confused me on this one, and I’m not so sure why in heaven they insist on attaching their Eee brand to the new all-in-one touchscreen PC, but I guess the company wants to build some reputation to their non-portable computers, and the Eee moniker can definitely assist. Anyways, this touchscreen desktop, which includes a 15.6-inch LCD display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, a 1.3MP camera, memory card slot, built-in WiFi and 160GB HDD, is up for pre-order on UK website Play.com, priced at £399.99 ($685) and expected to be officially released on November 20th.

Update: checkout the video after the break.

[via Play.com]

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Maxian M1 PMP Is Officially Available

After the new lineup announcement, at IFA 2008 in Berlin, Korean company, Maxian, rolls out the M1PMP, coming up with a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 touchscreen, a strong 500Mhz CPU and Windows CE 5.0 onboard. It packs a T-DMB tuner, an electronic dictionary, 9 EQ, an FM tuner, a microphone, SDHC slot and TV output. In addition, the M1supports MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, AAC, FLAC, APE, TTA, JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG, AVI, MPEG4, WMV , ASF, VOB, MP4, SMI, TXT, DOC, HTM, XLS, PPT, PDF file formats, and sized at 106.5 × 61×13. 1mm (113g). Still, no word on pricing or international availability, but if you happened to be in Asia, you will be able to choose either 8GB or 16GB internal flash storage, covered with a nice black flavor.

[via moveplayer]

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T-Mobile G1: First HTC Dream G1 Android Powered Phone Introduced

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The T-Mobile G1 event was definitely a game changer, to how the mobile phone and the Internet have merged to bring us innovative solutions in one device, the kind that can provide Email, Maps, Calendar, instant messaging, Contacts, Search engine and Media player, all together in one strong Open Source platform that will be able to compete those lavish smartphone handsets, with a fair and affordable price. As the clock pointed at 10:30 AM (East time), a group of distinguish representatives from companies like Deutsche Telecom, T-Mobile, HTC and Google were gathered on one small New York stage, to announce the long-awaited HTC Dream, powered with Google’s Android operating system, to be available in T-Mobile stores and dealers on October 27th, for merely $179, subjunctive to a two year contract – $25/month deal, including unlimited internet access plus a certain amount of messaging package, or $35/month deal with unlimited internet access and unlimited messages to send.

The new phone, also known as the G1, is equipped with a quadband GSM HSDPA 1700/2100, a stunning flip-out 3-inch 320 x 480 HVGA touchscreen, a full QWERTY keyboard to make it easier when you type-in a web address or any other online form, a 3.2MP camera with auto focus, a microSD card extension (1GB microSD card included, supports up to 8GB card), GPS navigation system, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. The continuous collaboration with Mountain View brings a smooth multitasking UI, packed with many Google apps, such as Gmail, GTalk IM, Google Maps, digital compass, integrated Traffic view / Street View, Google calender and last but not least, Google’s search engine, assimilated inside the built-in browser. In addition, you get more applications pre-loaded, like Android Market, which is equivalent to Apple’s App Store, Amazon’s MP3 store, allowing to download from 6 million DRM-free tracks (starting at 89 cents), YouTube and many other third-party goodies onboard. The unit comes with a designated Search Button that lets you work across the entire interface and search any application you want. Thus, you can look for your friends in the contact list or search for a special occasion within your calender, etc. Regretfully, it doesn’t support the standard 3.5mm headphone jack, nor A2DP stereo Bluetooth, but you can expect to see them in future versions. Sized at 4.60” x 2.16” x 0.62”, the G1’s battery provides up to 5 hours of speech or 130 hours in standby mode and potential buyers will be able to choose between black, white or brown flavors, when the phone goes live, in early November.

Checkout the videos after the break. For more images you can click in here.

[via Android Community]

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Quantum To Launch a New Video Touch PMP With Navigation Capabilities

The new Video Touch PMP from Quantum has been officially announced, featuring GPS navigation capabilities, including traffic and weather updates, plus a built-in digital TV with up to 30 channels, using Siano DVB-H receiver inside. In addition, the new PMP supports mp3 audio files – to listen to your favorite music, images  – to collect your entire digital album and video – to watch your movies on the go. The touchscreen is compatible with gesture interface so the UI is expected to work smoothly. Still no word on price or availability.

[via techfresh]

Audio, IFA, Media Players, News, Video

Cowon Unveils The New O2 Touchscreen PMP

Korean company Cowon has just introduced some of its latest products, to be officially released next week, during IFA 2008 at Berlin. Together with the sexy curved S9, we find the O2, a 4.3-inch touchscreen (480 x 272) PMP, coming up with a T-DMB tuner, a microphone, a loud built-in speaker, an SD slot, a TV output and storage capacities, range from 8GB up to 32GB. The O2 supports wide variety of formats, including MP3, WMA, AC3, AAC, FLAC, OGG, Apple Lossless, WAV, G.726, PCM, True Audio, Monkey Audio, MusePack, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, M-JPEG, MPEG-4 SP / ASP, and MPEG1. The battery can play 18 hours of audio and up to 8 hours of video, which is very impressive in terms of media players. Still no word on price or availability, but you will be able to get one of those in black, white or pink flavors.

Update1: The O2 is set to be released around October.

Update2: Cowon has announced O2 European pricing as follows:

  • O2 iAudio 8GB White – €289.99 ($400)
  • O2 iAudio 8GB Pink – €289.99 ($400)
  • O2 iAudio 16GB White – €309.99 ($428)
  • O2 iAudio 16GB Black – €309.99 ($428)
  • O2 iAudio 32GB White – €365.99 ($505)

[Cowon]

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RAmos Introduces The New T8 iMovie PMP

If you’re looking for a cheap PMP to deliver your basic needs, the new RAmos T8 iMovie PMP might be the right solution, as it features a 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen (480 x 272), 32GB of storage and only 10mm thick case. The player supports RMVB, AVI, FLV, WMV, MPG, MP4, DAT, 3GP video formats, together with the regular audio codecs. It is equipped with a TV out and built-in micro speakers, to play your favorite songs loundly, all for merely $219.

[via PMPToday]

Audio, Media Players, Video

iRiver Spinn Touchscreen PMP Goes Live In Korea

As reported, the new mysterious iRiver Spinn PMP is about to make a worldwide debut, and first to enjoy it are the Koreans, as the new player is already available for pre-order in the country, and about to be released in the UK somewhere in August. From the new coming details, we learn it has a 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen (480 x 272) and a 360° spinning hinge, as demonstrated in here. In addition, it has an FM radio tuner, Bluetooth 2.0, T-DMB TV, and 4GB or 8GB storage capacities (No 16GB at the moment). The player supports MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC ASF audio formats, together with MPEG4, WM9, WMV video codecs. Prices are at 259000 Won ($257)for the 4GB or 299000 Won ($296) for the 8GB. Stay tuned for more news concerning the UK and the US launches.

Update: checkout the video, demonstrating the player in action.

[via Akihabara]

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Chuwi T8 Touchscreen PMP Introduced

Chuwi T8 PMP officially goes live, equipped with a 3-inch touchscreen 260k (400 x 240) and 4GB storage capacity. In addition, the new T8 features an FM tuner, a microphone, a built-in speaker, AV out connection and integrated games. It supports MP3, WMA, WMA / VBR, APE, FLAC, AAC, OGG, RM, RMVB, AVI, DIVX, XVID, FLV, ASF, MP4, JPEG, Bmp , Gif file formates and plays 14 hours of audio or 5 hours of video, all for estimated price of $120.

[via gmp3]

Media Players, Mobile, News, Phones

iPhone 3G Officialy Goes Live Stateside And 21 Countries More

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iphone-3G-whiteToday, After tons of rumors, speculations and some unsuccessful mockups, Apple is finally releasing the new iPhone second generation – known as the iPhone 3G, across 22 countries, on 8:00 AM local time. The new iPhone 2 will have a 3G HSDPA connection which will allow users to surf the web, download emails, get directions, and watch videos 2.4 x times faster than previous model and 36% faster than the Nokia N95 and Palm Treo 750 devices in pageloads (according to Apple).

The second biggest thing, other than moving to 3G network, is the built-in GPS navigation system that was added to the new iPhone 3G. GPS technology and iPhone software come together to bring users mobile phone mapping, enabling fast fix on your location, track your progress as you go, help you get from point A to point B, by using GPS-based iPhone maps and A-GPS technology, which assists getting the signals from GPS satellites, Wi-Fi hot spots, and cellular towers. Once you get the signal, a GPS blue indicator will turn on, so you will be able to start using the relevant applications. However, GPS on iPhone is active only when you need it. iPhone powers the GPS unit on and off quickly and automatically, so it won’t adversely affect the battery life. With the new technology, assimilated inside the handset, you will be able to get from the App store some cool applications that will let you take a photo with the camera, for example, and iPhone will geotag it with GPS location information. Another neat application is the Loopt, that will let you use location feeds to help you find friends on the go, within your range, wherever you are. Moreover, you will be able to receive live traffic information, indicating traffic speed along your route in easy-to-read green, red, and yellow highlights.

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As for look and specifications, the new iPhone 3G has a nice rounded sleeky design with a curved glossy back, coming in black or white flavors. It has the same good old 3.5-inch multi-touchscreen, identical 2 megapixel camera at the back (no front camera for video chats) and a flush 3.5mm headphone jack. Battery life presents substantial improvement, with 300 hours of standby, 5 hours of 3G talk, 8-10 hours of 2G talk, 7 hours of video and 24 hours of audio. Dimensions pretty much stay the same, although the new iPhone 3G is a little bit thicker, with 12.3 mm or 0.48 inches. However, we hear that it is hard to feel this extra inch difference and the sleeky arched design makes it much more comfortable in your hands.

You can find the complete keynote video here.

To learn more about the 22 countries to launch the new iPhone 3G and to see full specs and tips, just hit the jump and move forward, after the break.

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Audio, Media Players, Video

Samsung YP-P2 DAP Gets a T-DMB Version

Samsung has officially announced the release of the T-DMB version for its latest YP-P2 DAP, in Korea, coming up in 4GB, 8GB or 16GB capacities, a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity and of course, what everyone was expecting for, an integrated mobile TV tuner to let you watch your favorite shows and episodes on the train. The player supports MP3, WMA, AAC-LC, AAC +, OGG, SVI, MPEG4, WMV9, JPG, TXT file formats and will be available in black or white flavors for ?239,000 ($231), ?309,000 ($299) or ?389,000 ($377) respectively. You can find more pictures and a full review in here.

samsung-yp-p2

[via akihabaranews]

Computers, Hardware

Troll Touch Brings The Touchscreen To Your iMac

Do you love your iMac ? Do you want to control it with your fingers? Turns out there’s a pretty neat solution that will turn it into a touchscreen unit, thanks to a company named Troll Touch who’ve created a DIY SlipCOVER kit that adds a finger-sensitive layer to the screen’s front panel, turning it into a nice useful user interface machine that can be used in kiosks, exhibitions, clinics or even in school. The user-installable kit comes in two configurations, matching both 20-inch or 24-inch aluminum iMacs. Once you buy it you have to install the touchscreen drivers and calibrate the screen for maximum accuracy. Regretfully, it doesn’t support MultiTouch gestures due to OS restrictions, but it’s still very usable, as you can see in the video after the break. Priced at $699 (20?) and $899 (24?), the SlipCOVER is not a cheap solution but definitely an efficient one.

Troll-Touch-touchscreen-iMac

[via TUAW]

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Audio, Media Players, Video

iRiver P10 PMP Goes Live

iRiver was one of the stars, at the CES show, back in January. Now the company officially releases its P10 PMP, coming with a 4-inch 16M colors touchscreen (800 x 480) and 33GB storage capacity. In addition, the new sleeky whitish player features a built-in microphone, 10EQ, a dictionary, TV output, external speaker and DMB-TV tuner. It supports WMV, MPG, AVI, XVID with 720×480 HD support, MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV, APE, JPEG, BMP or Microsoft Office documents and runs Windows CE 5.0. The new P10 is equipped with a 600MHZ RMI AU250 processor, sized at 108 x 73.5 x 19.2 mm 205g and available in black or white.

Update: Price ranged from $318 up to $385.

iriver-p10[via anythingbutipod]

News, Phones

Philips Introduces The New Xenium X800 Touchscreen Phone

Philips jumps on Apple’s board with the new Xenium X800 touchscreen phone, housing a 2.9-inch 262k colors touchscreen (240 x 400), a 2MP camera, microSD slot, Bluetooth connectivity and more. The new X800 will also include a Windows Mobile 6 OS and battery that can last up to 8 hours of talk or 850 hours of standby time, which is very impressive. No word on price or availability but we hope Philips will be smart enough to add wifi connection and a built-in browser for internet usage.

philips-xenium-x800

[via slashgear]

Audio, Media Players, Video

Onda Unveils The New VX777 PMP, Coming With a Touchscreen And WiFi Capabilities

Onda wants to advance to a higher league, as the company has announced the release of the new VX777 PMP, equipped with a wide 4.3-inch touchscreen (480 x 272) and WiFi capabilities, to play web-radio stations whenever you hit the hotspot (it’s not clear if there’s a built-in browser) . The player features a microphone, a speaker, an FM tuner, 7 EQ, an E-book reader, a microSD slot, a TV output and storage capacity, ranged from 2GB up to 16GB. It supports wide variety of codecs, including MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, RM / RMVB, AVI, FLV, ASF, MP4, MPG, MOV, WMA, WMV, 3GP, SWF, JPEG, BMP, GIF or PNG, and plays 30 hours of audio against 10 hours of video. No word on price, but the V777 is set to be released in China around August.

onda-vx777

[via mp4nation]

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]

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]

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]

Accessories, Media Players, Phones

Diatec iPhone Pen Replaces Your Fingers Faithfully

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

diatec-stylus-pen

[Diatec via gmp3]

Computers, Hardware

Asus Eee PC 8.9" Will Have a Touchscreen After all

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Remember the rumors about a touchscreen in the Eee PC? Turns out they were very accurate, as Kevin Lin, ASUS VP of Sales, says Asus will officially start selling the 8.9-inch model with a touchscreen, somewhere around June, for $500. The next Eee PC generation will also include 1GB of RAM, 8GB to 12GB SSD storage capacity and possibly, a GPS system. In addition, we here that the next version (aka Eee 900) might have a “multi-finger gesture input”, as the ultra mini laptop hits the FCC. This means it would include a trackpad, similar to the one in the MacBook Air, with zoom in, zoom out and two-finger scrolling capabilities. We can’t wait anymore…

Asus-eee-pc-touch

[via engadget]

Another picture 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

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

Sumvision Introduces The ICE1000 Mini PMP With A Touchscreen

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Sumvision unveils the ICE1000, a mini PMP with a 2.8″ touchscreen. It seems everyone wants to have their own touch device and the iPod Touch is the one to set the rally. We’re not so sure this is the right killer but the market votes for the buttons-less players. With a clean design, the Ice1000 might be just the cheaper alternative. Check out the specs:

specifications:

  • Display: 2.8? TFT LCD (320 × 240).
  • Storage Size: 4GB internal flash memory.
  • Audio: MP3, WMA.
  • Video: MP4, WMV, XviD, AVI.
  • Pictures: JPEG, RSC, TXT.
  • Features: microSD slot, FM radio tuner, a microphone, USB 2.0, external speaker, e-book reader, 7 EQ, multi-language interface.
  • Battery Life: audio-10 hours, video-4 hours.
  • Size: 90 × 55 x 12mm, 62 gm.
  • Price: $88.00.

Sumvision-ICE1000

[via gmp3]

Media Players, Music, Video

Coby Introduces The MP-835 PMP

Coby aims the touch market, as the company unveils the new MP-835 PMP with a slick design and a 3-inch touchscreen. The new player already received FCC certifications, so you might find it on US retailers very soon. With a smooth look and the right features, it might be a cheaper alternative to other touchscreen players available on the market. Check out the specs:

specifications:

  • Display: 3? TFT LCD (480 × 272).
  • Storage Size: 2GB or 4GB.
  • Audio: MP3, WMA, OGG.
  • Video: WMV, AVI.
  • Pictures: JJPG, BMP, GIF and TXT.
  • Features: microSD slot, FM radio tuner, USB 2.0, multi-lingual interface.
  • Size: 52 × 97 x 10mm.
  • Price: Not Available

Coby-MP835

[via gmp3]

Media Players

ZARVA MV303 PMP Comes With Integrated Touch Buttons

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.

  • Display: 3.0″ TFT LCD, 16 million colors (320 × 240 pixels).
  • Storage Size: 2GB.
  • Audio: MP3/WMA/APE/FLAC/WAV.
  • Video: AVI, DIVX, MPEG4, RM, XVID, RMVB, FLV.
  • Pictures: PG, GIF, BMP.
  • Features: e-reading, picture browsing, games, SD card slot.
  • Size: 88 × 54 × 11.5 mm.

Zarva-MV303

[via imp3]

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Accessories, Computers

Asus Eee PC Touch Screen Modification

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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 company’s estimations.

[via engadget]