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December 29, 2006

Introducing The Tuny 9 and 11

Dyne joins Tuny 9 and 11 with Tuny 8, but with more style and a little extra ‘umph’.  The 0.55-inch thick Tuny 9 gushes capacities of 512MB, 1GB AND 2GB, along with 2-inch 176 x 220 pixel, 18 hours of battery life, 8 hours of video playback, an abundance of codec support, FM radio and line-in recording, TV out and Bluetooth.  The thinner 0.3-inch thick Tuny 11 hosts a 1.7 inch 128 x 160 screen, with no TV out or Bluetooth features. 

Both handsomely styled devices’ availabilities and prices are unknown.  We do know that it won’t be creeping over from Korea anytime in the nearest of futures.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 3:50 AM

Teclast's Sleek New C260

The C260 is about to strut its stuff down the oriental runways of China.  Teclast has designed this dark, mystifying and charismatic-styled device with all-in-one features that will keep you endlessly spellbound.

Once you’re able to peel your eyes away from its mesmerizing and chic style, you’ll begin to appreciate it even more for the DAP/PMP/gaming handheld features; 2.4 inch QVGA touch screen; landscape layout; built-in FM radio tuner; audio input for recording; headphone jack; USB 2.0 connectivity… all wrapped around a 3.15- x 1.85- x 0.39 inch enclosure.

Not only does it play MP3/WAV audio, but it also swanks 1GB or storage, XviD, DivX, and AVI for video, including JPEG slideshows and simple text files.  As if you didn’t have enough to tinker with, it rumored to have gaming functionality.  It’s coming to China soon for ¥399 or $51 American Dollars.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 3:48 AM

December 22, 2006

G-force's Tiny Video Recorder

Japan is presently overwhelmed with 1seg mobile digital TV tuners since rolling the service out six months ago.  A good number of the digital tuners came with USB sticks for watching TV on a laptop.

But, the G-force G-WWT-1201B is meant to be connected to your portable DVD player, or a player with composite input.  What’s noticeable about this tuner is that is loaded with 512MB of flash for recording two to three hours of intensely compressed video.

Perfect since it only offers three hours of recharging time.  Look for it in Japan for about ¥26,040 or $220 US.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:31 AM

December 21, 2006

Pepper Pad 3 All-In-One

Wouldn’t it be nice to own a device that offered instant messaging, e-mail, Blue Tooth web browsing capabilities, download and stream music, videos, movies, and take photos - right out of the box? The Pepper is sprinkled with all of these features.

Made for casual versus professional (not work-related) use this 2.1-pound, 11.4” by 5.9” sized device is smaller and portable than the previous version.  The Pepper sports a full QWERTY keypad, a seven-inch touch screen, 20GB hard drive, internal speakers, infrared and UPnP making it easy to control and access any number of PCs, TVs, set-top boxes, CD players, and other A/V devices.

It offers full-width web page and full-screen videos.   What sets this one a part from the other all-in-one players out there?  You decide.

Via Gadgetell

Posted by eric at 4:55 AM

Video Downloads For PSP

Sony has stepped in the right direction as they launch a video download service for the Sony PSP in the first half of 2007, reports The Financial Times via The Wallstreet Journal. The PSP presents great movies on an extraordinary screen; and PSP users are more interested in downloading movies.  To make it this feasible, Sony needs a new Sony PSP with Hard-drive available.

Sony must be able to store downloaded videos in order for it to be a big success.  Right now, their memory sticks are too small.  But, their beginning to get the concept. 

Via I4U

Posted by eric at 4:52 AM

December 19, 2006

iRiver S10 Mini PMP

Here’s a miniature audio video player and recorder that you can ‘wear’ anywhere.  The iRiver S10 is slightly larger than a stamp, but with a style and features that will  peak your interest.

This 42 x 30 x 10.8 mm feather sized player lugs GB and 2 GB capacities and supports MP3, WMA, and OGG files. The 96 x 128 pixel, 65,000 color 1.15 inch OLED screen can play MPEG-4 video or run a slide show, and its Lithium polymer battery oozes eight hours of continuous playback.

The S10 is capable of recording 16 hours of audio with its high sensitivity built-in microphone, emphasizing to Japanese students that this device can be used for recording lectures and can help in the study of foreign languages. How can such a small device have so much functionality?  Why ask.  Just buy.  The S10’s JPY16,980 (1GB) costs US$145 and the JPY19,980 (2GB)  is US$170.  Clearly, the 2GB is the better bargain.

Via gizmag

Posted by eric at 6:29 AM

MPIO readies brushed aluminum MG100 PMP

MPIO is on the mark to unleash its MG100.  Formerly known as the FG300, this brushed aluminum, sleek yet handsome DAP purports  to encase 1GB or 2GB of internal flash memory, voice/line-in recording, an FM radio, and even “adjustable playback speed” for a quick and clear song scan.  The MG100 even plays back video filed in MTV format.

The grapevine has it that the 1GB DAP stands at €99 or $130 US; while the 2GB expect you go grab it for around €125 or $165 US.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:23 AM

December 18, 2006

Sunconnection's N-Gage Clone

Well here we go, another non-original PMP device. Sunconnection's new do-it-all looks a lot like that N-Gage thing from awhile back. The device sports an orange or black color scheme, 128MB of storage, an SD slot, USB 2.0 connectivity, AV in / out (NTSC / PAL compatible), built-in equalizer, a 2.5-inch LCD, voice recorder, and a "digital video camera" that can purportedly snap stills or record full motion video to your SD card.

It measures 115x65x18mm, weights 90g, and costs a meager 63.00 euros. I'd give you the conversion in dollars but what's the point it would only depress me since this is yet another over functional device that won't be available in the US.

Via Akihabara News

Posted by eric at 6:24 AM

December 14, 2006

Sheng Jay's New Ugly GPS PMP

We’re sure the name NavMonster was meant to describe the power under the hood of this device.  But, could it quite possibly mean that a hood should be completely covering it? 

The not-so-attractive 1.2-inch thick SJ-5289 NavMonster created by Sheng Jay is bundled with plenty of features like the extremely viewable 7-inch 800 x 480 widescreen LCD, the SiRFstart III GPS,  Windows CE 4.2, 32MB of ROM, 64MB of RAM, 400MHz Intel CPU, complimentary MS apps, CF/SD/MMC slots, SIM card slot and an option for GSM/GPRS connectivity.

No word on how much this device is worth or its arrival to the US. But when it arrives maybe some bumping and rough handling through shipment may make it look… well, more attractive?   

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 5:29 AM

December 12, 2006

3Soft's Maxtombow GPS and PMP

Maxtombow arrives packed with “Maxed-out” features that is sure to keep you and your friends entertained.  Listen to music, watch videos and if you get lost, get found with its GPS feature.  This paramount of an all-in-one PMP/GPS unit comes solid a 720 x 480 resolution LCD, built-in TV tuner, FM tuner, AV outputs, SD expansion slot, GPS that accurately keeps you on the right track.  It rumored to support MP3/WMA/JPEG/XviD/AVI/WMV//MPEG1/4; and comes with 1GB or 2GB.

If you never had friends you got some now, because this device arrives prepackaged with a car-mounting kit that will attract strangers.  Right now, this entertaining-packed device dwells in the land of Korea, but is rumored by recently released FCC approved documents that the Maxtombox maybe paddling its way to the Americas.  No price right now.  But, that only gives you time to save up.

Posted by eric at 6:04 AM

December 10, 2006

Gold YP-Z5 DAP

One-two-thirteen-one-hundred-two-thousand-one million SOLD-IN-GOLD to the highest bidder! Yepp! That’s what they’re doing. Celebrating their 1 millionth YP-Z5 DAP sold, Yepp will be auctioning off 10 of these YP-Z5’s dipped in 18K gold.

Signed by Paul Mercer, the DAP’s interface designer and the iPod’s interface designer; these golden nuggets will be encased in gold-leaf boxes.  Samsung predicts to cash in 120,000 yen yangs or $1,040 US Yepperoo’s.   

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:50 AM

December 8, 2006

Microsoft's Zune Struggles

Well it looks like Microsoft's new media player, the Zune isn't doing as well as they'd hoped. As of yesterday on Amazon.com the Zune was only ranked number 55 in electronics sales, trailing behind multiple players from Apple, SanDisk Corp. and Creative Technology Ltd.

Microsoft is confident however that sales will increase drastically as new models are released and the Zune becomes available internationally.

The company expects to sell one million devices by June 2007, but that may be an overshoot given its less than stellar performance so far.

Via NetMusicCountdown

Posted by eric at 5:49 AM

Toshiba's Gigabeat V30 Goes Pink and Blue

Pink is the new blue.  Or is it blue is the new pink?  Well, whatever the case, Toshiba seems to have made a desperate attempt to repaint their Toshiba Gigabeat V30 to your choice of a pink or blue V30E.  It couldn’t be because the robust V60 and the Zune left an amnesiac impression on music player lovers, you think?  The slightest difference is the integrated 1Seg TV tuner.  No new changes to the specs, though.

If all else fails, a good paint job can make almost anything look new and exciting.    Except the price tag.  It still hangs at ¥49,800 ($434 US).

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 5:39 AM

December 7, 2006

Azureus Proposes HD "YouTube"

Azureus has, popularly known for its file-sharing client, presented their new file sharing distribution platform, which proposes to be ‘a better Youtube’, bragging high definition, DVD-quality video on the internet. 

 
Azureus’s display does provide movie theater experience, with video thumbnails displayed in the letterboxed 16:9 aspect ratio against a black backdrop, and videos are played in the iPod-friendly H.264 format or VC-1.  Because BitTorrent can quickly stream large video, users can upload, download and discuss videos similarly to other video sharing sites like YouTube, Metacafe and Revver on the Zudeo website. 

"Our main target is high-definition video, which is a whole new market online. People will be able to post any kind of quality on our platform, but on top of that, we also make it possible to post videos that exceed DVD quality." Says CEO BianRosa. 


 
Azureus users can access service through the Azureus’ website. Or they can download a web-enabled version of the Azureus BitTorrent client that has the service built in.

Via Wired

Posted by eric at 6:15 AM

December 4, 2006

The MX-400M PMP

A mediocre DAP calls for desperate measures.  Korea’s Median wittingly made-over the MX-400 by tossing in Callipia’ VoIP software and made use of the existing sliding USB jack, mic, and speaker, and … Boo yah! You’ve got the MX-400M MP3 Player. 

Along with the MX-400M totes an IR remote control, SD slot, 20 hours of playback of Li-Polymer battery and a 2GB on-board storage.  Adding cherries to their desperate measures is an FM radio, line-in recording, and support for MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG audio and AVI, MPEG1, 2, and 4, and WMAV video formats viewable on the 1.3-inch 250k TFT LCD.  Take it or leave it.  If you wanna take it, chuck up 14,000 Korean won ($161 US). 

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:02 AM

Newman D20c PMP

Do you recall the Cowon iAudio F2 that Newman produced about two months ago and those 80’s Casio calculators?  Well, we’re almost sure the D20c is the offspring of the iAudio F2 and one of those Casio calculators.  Between the big button interface and its square, almost scientific-like features (like the old calc), we would say there’s no need for a genetics test whatsoever.

With a 2.4 inch 480 x 220 screen, the D20c will show XviD movies, as well as play MP3 and WMA audio files.  The 80GB hard drive is nothing to yawn at, but some Chinese sources mention that there are 20GB and 40GB drives in the midst.  For good measure, Newman also threw in flash memory slots for SD, MMC, memory stick and CompactFlash cards.  It’s available right now – in China – for ¥2,000 or $254 (US). 

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 5:59 AM

December 2, 2006

Philips Unveils Two New Media Players

Watch out for the Phillips’ two new media players, the PET830 and the PET1030.  The little that way know is the PET830 is a 8.5 inch display and the PET1030 has a 10.2-inch swiveling display, USB 2.0, and a memory card slot. 

Both devices are tablet-style DVD players with a Zero Bright Dot warrantee and play MPEG-4, DivX video, MP3 and WMA audio files.  Keep looking over the horizon.  They’re not far off.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 9:30 PM

The New TAVI 030 PMP

New Media Life has created the TAVI 030, which bears a very strong likeness to the Game Boy Advance SP.  But, from what we gathered it definitely ain’t no Gameboy.  The clamshell designed PMP helps to shield screen damage.

This robust mobile media device carries satellite TV, wireless IPTV and podcasting.  There’s also support for both 5.1 surround sound and HDTV.  Keep your eye out for this one.  It’s coming soon to a store near you.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 9:28 PM

December 1, 2006

Aigo's UH-P706

Aigo’s UH-P706 stumps the competition into ground with its 160GB of video/picture viewer capacity.   Even Epson’s P-5000 or Canon’s M80 large 80GB are defeated by this fierce competitor. 

This device supports RAW and TIFF, AVI, MPEG4slot for SD, MMC, Memory Stick, and CF card formats.  Though a larger screen would be desired than the 3.6 inch screen offered, and there was no mention of audio codes or even the ever-so-common MP3, the supported features and its monstrous-sized capacity makes us a little less critical.

The UH-P706 is only available in China for the asking price of ¥9,977 or $1,248 in U.S. dollars.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 7:02 AM