Toshiba announces an update release for its Gigabeat lineup, including the Gigabeat V81, T802, U407 and U408 players.

Gigabeat V81 (Replacing the V41 model)

• Display: 3.5? LCD TFT screen (320×240).
• TV Tuner: 1Seg (Japanese digital signal).
• Storage: 8GB.
• Audio: WMA , Lossless, MP3, WAV.
• Video: AVI, WMV.
• Pictures: JPEG.
• Features: portable digital TV, USB 2.0, SD slot.
• Battery: audio – 40 hours, video – 13 hours, broadcasting – 10 hours.
• Size: 115 x 75 x 14.2 mm 168gm
• Price: $330. Available in Japan from this month.

Gigabeat T802 (Replacing the T401 model)

• Display: 2.4? LCD TFT screen (320×240).
• Storage: 8GB.
• Audio: MP3, WMA, lossless, WAV.
• Video: AVI, WMV.
• Pictures: JPEG.
• Features: WiFi connectivity, USB 2.0, GyaO video service allowing wireless movie downloads.
• Battery: audio – 16 hours, video – 5 hours.
• Size: 85.6 x54x9 mm 58gm
• Price: $280. Available in Japan from February 15.

Gigabeat U407/U408

• Display: 1.1? OLED screen, 65k colors (96×96).
• Storage: 4GB.
• Audio: MP3, WMA, WAV.
• Pictures: JPEG.
• Features: 6EQ, USB 2.0, FM tuner (on U408).
• Price: $149.

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