January 22, 2008
Apple Launches Pink iPod nano
Apple introduces a new pink iPod nano today. The only thing different about this one and the existing fat nano’s is that the new one is pink.The pink version is an 8GB unit that retails for $199 and is available now at the Apple store.
This should be a great iPod for the ladies this Valentine’s day guys. The same video features and all apply to the pink iPod nano.
Via I4U News
Posted by shane at 7:10 PM
January 18, 2008
30GB MP4 Player Has No Name but Lots of Formats
The 4.3-inch TFT 30GB MP4 player over on Alibaba is an interesting looking device that has a shape reminiscent of the PSP. The manufacturer of the device is simply listed as OEM and no pricing information is given.The large 4.3-inch screen has a resolution of 480 x 272 with 24 bit color. The device supports tons of video formats including AVI, MPG, ASF, WMV, DAT, VOB, MPEG-1,MPEG-2, DivX3.1/4.xx/5.xx, XviD, ISO MPEG-4 SP/ASP, WMV9 (640 x 282), H.264 (CIF).
Supported audio formats include MP3, AC3, WMA, BSAC, and AAC+. A mic and speaker is built-in and the device has a TV output as well. No information on pricing is available.
Via Alibaba
Posted by shane at 4:46 PM
January 1, 2008
Maxian e900t PMP Has it All
Korean company Maxian has released a new PMP called the e900t that puts just about every feature you could dream of having into one slick package. The device is Windows CE based and has a 4.3-inch 800 x 480 resolution screen.It can play WMV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DiVX/XviD and H.264 formats for video. Audio formats include WMA, AAC, MP3, and OGG. The device also supports real-time lyrics display which is very cool.
It can play WMV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DiVX/XviD and H.264 formats for video. Audio formats include WMA, AAC, MP3, and OGG. The device also supports real-time lyrics display which is very cool.
Via Technabob
Posted by shane at 9:22 PM
December 28, 2007
Philips SA6185 PMP
Philips’ latest PMP looks very Sansa-esq to me. The rounded black design and round nav wheel. The Philips player is very small and compact.It measures in at 196mm x 30mm x 214mm and weighs 153 grams. The screen is a nice 3.5-inch LCD with a 320 x 240 screen resolution.
Battery life is 5 hours and the PMP can play MP3, WMA, and WMV files. Storage capacities range from 2 GB to 8GB. Pricing and availability are unknown at this time.
Via PMPToday
Posted by shane at 7:33 PM
December 27, 2007
Chinese Digital Photo Frame is a PMP too
Chinese manufacturer Acetech Electronic Industrial has a new digital photo frame that has features found on most PMPs including the ability to play back MPEG-4 and DivX videos.The device can also play MP3 and WMA files as well as display JPEG photos. The screen is large at 7-inches and has a 480 x 234 resolution and a 300:1 contrast ratio.
Memory card slots built into the device support CF, SD/MMC, MS and MS Duo as well as xD cards. A remote is even included to control the media. Pricing and availability are unknown.
Via PMPToday
Posted by shane at 6:22 PM
December 21, 2007
Chinese PMP with Built-in USB
If your desk or office is like mine, you probably have cables and wires everywhere. A Chinese PMP maker called Cstn has a new PMP that features an integrated USB port for charge and sync.The device has a 1.5-inch screen and can display music lyrics in Chinese or English. The USB plug is retractable.
Other features include a built-in FM tuner, seven EQ modes, and a driver less design. The PMP measures 77 mm x 45mm x 13mm. Supported file formats include AMV, MTV, MP3, and Wav.
Via Alibaba
Posted by shane at 7:29 PM
December 19, 2007
PMP-G3 PMP Comes in Three Colors
We all get tired of plain looking black or silver electronics. Shenzhen Mymedia Information CO. Ltd. has a new MP3/MP4 player featuring a large 3-inch LTPS screen.The LTPS display can show 16M different colors and has a 320 x 240 screen resolution. Built-in memory is 512MB to 2GB and expansion via mini SD cards is possible. A voice recorded is built-in as well.
The player can display eBooks and has text to speech technology as well. Supported file formats include MPEG4/AVI, MP3, WMA, AMR, WAV, ADPCM, and PCM formats. Photos in JPEG, GIF and BMP are supported as well.
Via Global Sources
Posted by shane at 7:54 PM
December 18, 2007
PMP Has Liliputian 1.1-inch Screen
Anyone else out there wondering why exactly you would bother putting a 1.1-inch screen on a PMP, or is it just me? I could understand if it was just for text, but the horrible named MD374iFOX-11 MP4 player plays video too.I can’t imagine it being enjoyable to watch videos on such a tiny screen. The player supports MP3, WMA, JPG, BMP, and MTV formats. The Screen is an OLED with 65k colors.
An optional FM tuner and FM recorder is available and the player supports 3D surround effects. Audio playtime is eight hours and video playtime is 2.5 hours. No pricing or availability information is available at this time.
Via Alibaba
Posted by shane at 7:52 PM
December 17, 2007
Chinese PMP Steals Alienware Logo
It only takes seconds each time I peruse Alibaba to find a blatant rip off of someone else’s design for a PMP. Today the design isn’t so much what was ripped off as the name and logo of Dell’s Alienware gaming Pc maker.Chinese company China Guangdong has nicked the Alienware logo and names for its DV MP4 player. The device looks nice and has decent specs with a 2.4-inch TFT screen miniSD card memory expansion, and more.
Other features include an FM tuner and a 1.3MP digital camera. Supported file formats include MP3, WMA and AVI.
Via Alibaba
Posted by shane at 6:44 PM
December 14, 2007
Maxspeed MAH025-- Ugliest PMP Ever?
There’s ugly then there’s ooglay, the Maxspeed Industry Development PMP falls firmly into the last category. I don’t believe I’ve seen a PMP this ugly ever.The thing looks like it was designed by a colorblind 3-year-old. Whoever thought bright pink and blue was a good idea needs to be fired. Aside from the homely looks, the player is just as bland elsewhere.
The screen is a 1.8-inch TFT and the device features an eBook reader and voice recording. Supported file formats include AMV, MTV, MP3, WMA, and WAV.
Via PMP Today
Posted by shane at 6:41 PM
December 10, 2007
C10 MP3 Player has Organic Shape
Sysbay International Technology has a nice looking PMP called the C10 digital MP3 player that has a 1.8-inch LCD screen. The little paler also has an eBook function as well.Available storage capacities include 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB. The little player supports MP3 and WMA audio files.
Supported video file format is AMV and JPG and BMP images are supported as well. Full text and ID3 tags are supported and a digital voice recorded is built-in as well.
Via Global Sources
Posted by shane at 8:45 PM
December 7, 2007
iPod Nano Rip Off Adds Camera
It doesn’t come as a surprise that the iPod nano is one of the more copied PMPs on the market. Typically, we don’t see clones coming with new and interesting features added.Alibaba has a PMP on its site that has done just that. The 2.4-inch device has a 220 x 176 pixel screen with 262k colors and from 128MB to 4GB of storage available. The camera is a 2MP unit and power comes from a built in rechargeable battery.
A speaker is built in as well. The device will play MP3, WMA, WMV, and WAV audio formats and AVI video format. Memory expansion via miniSD cards is featured as well.
Via Alibaba
Posted by shane at 8:53 PM
December 6, 2007
iLuv i1155 PMP Charging... PMP
The iLuv i1155 PMP has a nice set of features. Most notably the giant screen that measures 8.4-inches of TFT widescreen goodness is sure to be one of the most popular features. The gadget plays DVDs, CDs and other audio disc formats. The device is strangely also iPod compatible so you can watch your iPod videos on the significantly larger screen.
Power adapters for the wall outlet and a DC adapter for the car are also included. Power comes from a built-in rechargeable Li-Polymer battery and the device will charge your iPod from its own battery. Pricing is about $250.
Via Coolest-Gadgets
Posted by shane at 7:13 PM
December 5, 2007
Microsoft Makes Way Limited Edition Gold Zune's
Microsoft has teamed up with a company called Goods to sell a very limited edition gold plated Zune.How limited edition you ask, try only ten of the Zune’s will be available in 8GB and 80GB varieties (20 total). All of them will be available exclusively from an event next Saturday in Seattle.
There is no word on any extra features; it seems the gold case is the only upgrade. Pricing is unknown, but assuming the gold is real they well be seriously expensive.
Via PMP Today
Posted by shane at 7:42 PM
December 4, 2007
Cowon Q5W PMP Announced
Cowon is now shipping its latest PMP device called the Q5W. The PMP has a 5-inch screen and features Bluetooth and GPS. The device is powered by a 600MHz AMD Alchemy Au1250 processor.The C5W runs on Windows CE 5.0 and uses touchscreen input. WiFi is integrated for web browsing, email and IM chatting. Storage capacities include 40GB and 60GB both with 128MB of RAM.
Screen resolution is 800 x 480 and a remote control and FM tuner are included. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint presentations are viewable on the device. Audio formats supported include MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, and MPC. Video formats include MPEG 1/2/2.5, WMA, and more. The 40GB version will sell for $550 and the 60 GB version will sell for $600. The GPS pack is optional for another $200.
Via Infosync World
Posted by shane at 7:36 PM
December 3, 2007
Simple, Sleek and Attractive ONEDA PMP
There are two schools of basic desi9gn when it comes to PMP’s. The first throws every conceivable feature, knob and button on the front of the PMP. The second goes for a clean, simple look. The VX848 from ONDA falls squarely into that final category.The simple looking device is attractive, in an iPod-ish sort of way. It only has one control on the device that acts as a four-way rocker for accessing everything you need. The screen is a 2.4-inch LCD and a mic for audio recording is built-in.
Video in MPEG-4 format is supported and supported audio files include MP3, WMA, and WAV. The device can also display JPEG images.
Via PMP TodayPosted by shane at 7:04 PM
Creative Announces 32GB Zen
Creative announced the world’s first 32 GB flash based PMP today with the latest Creative Zen player. The 32GB of flash storage allows for up to 8000 songs and up to 110 hours of video to be stored on the credit card sized Zen.The screen is a 2.5-inch TFT LCD with 16.7 million colors. Video formats supported include WMV9, MJPEG, MPEG4-SP, DivX 4/5 and XviD.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, Audible 2, 3, 4 and non-protected AAC files. The battery is good for 30 hours of music playback and 5 hours of video. Memory expansion is possible with SD cards and a FM tuner is built-in as well.
Via Creative
Posted by shane at 6:55 PM
November 29, 2007
Samsung YP-P2 Reviewed
CNET has a review of the cool looking Samsung P2 PMP posted. The device plays video in SVI or WMV formats and supports MP3 and WMA music files.CNET says the good points are fantastic audio quality, large touch screen and customizable interface. The bad features are imprecise touchscreen controls, no tactile feedback and no memory expansion.
The bottom line is that the YP-P2 is a cool PMP for those looking for a touchscreen device. CNET rated the P2 a 7.7 out of 10 for a very good rating.
Via CNET
Posted by shane at 7:26 PM
November 26, 2007
Cowon A2-G2 PMP
Cowon has a new PMP device that is available in either white or black. The difference between the tow is the storage space with the white one storing 2GB and the black one storing 8GB.The 8GB version can store 9 hours of 1Seg TV, 45 hours of audio in several supported formats. The battery is said to be good for 7.5 hours.
The white model will retail for around $220 and the black version will sell for around $310. Both feature 2.5-inch LCD screens and alas, they are only available in Japan.
Via SlashGear
Posted by shane at 8:05 PM
November 20, 2007
Ultimate PMP for Basketball Fans Looks Like a Jersey
We see our share of PMPs that rip off phones and other PMPs, but this is the first time I have seen a PMP in the shape of a basketball jersey. Simply called the T shirt style MP4 player the gadget is available in bulk form Alibaba.The screen is a 2-inch 260k TFT and supported file types include MP3/WMA, IMV format video with 3D surround sound effect.
Other supported media includes eBooks, games and photos in JPG and BMP formats. Voice recording is featured and an FM tuner is built-in. Memory expansion is via SD/MMC memory cards and the battery is a built-in lithium unit.
Via Alibaba
Posted by shane at 6:17 PM
November 19, 2007
Meritech M35 PMP and TV
The PMP makers from Korea always seem to get the coolest devices. A Korean firm called Meritech has launched the M35 digital TV and PMP.The device has a 3.5-inch screen, built-in speakers and 3D virtual surround sound. Onboard memory is 2GB and expansion is via SD or SDHC cards.
Battery life is a claimed 30 hours with music or 6 hours with DMB TV viewing. There is no word on the pricing or availability of the device at this time.
Via I4U
Posted by shane at 8:52 PM
November 16, 2007
Archos PMP with 3G Sim Card Coming
Reports are coming in from Europe that Archos is getting ready to introduce a new PMP for the European market. There is no word on a launch date for the device other than in 2008 and no comments as to availability in the US has been made.The 3G Sim card would allow the PMP to browse the internet wirelessly from areas with service. Archos is reportedly looking to UK mobile provider Orange as a partner.
Other European wireless service providers are said to be interested as well. This may be one of those devices that we never see here in the US. Judging from Archos feature set on its typical PMP devices, this one would play video and music as well.
Via Pocker Lint
Posted by shane at 7:22 PM
November 12, 2007
Microsoft Launching New Zune Models Tomorrow
Microsoft announced today that it would be releasing three new Zune models tomorrow. One will be a new 80GB black Zune with a 3.2-inch screen at $249.99, a slim 4GB Zune at $149.99 and a 8GB Zune at $199.99.The latter two devices will be available in pink, green, black, and red. In addition to the new models, Zune buyers will be able to customize their Zune devices with laser-etched artwork.
Art from 18 artists are features and a tattoo series will allow users to customize the Zune’s with art and three lines of text.
Via Microsoft
Posted by shane at 6:43 PM
November 9, 2007
Super Thin 5.5mm PMP
I have never heard of the company Reachgood Digital Manufacture Limited, but it has one of the thinnest PMPs I have seen at only 5.5mm thick. It also seems that the PMP has no official name.File compatibility includes MP4 (AVI), MP3, WMA, JPEG and TXT. A FM tuner is also built-in as well.
Other features include game support and USB 2.0. The device has a stainless steel casing and looks pretty cool overall. There is no word on pricing or availability of the PMP.
Via PMP Today
Posted by shane at 8:41 PM
November 8, 2007
Cowon A3 Nears Launch
Cowon’s latest PMP is set to hit stores on November 14 and is called the A3. This PMP has a large 4-inch LCD screen with 800 x 480 resolution.The screen can display 16 million colors and the A3 has a built-in FM tuner as well as a voice recorder. The device uses USB to synchronize and upload content.
Supported file types include FLAC, DivX and OGG, the small device can output 720p HD content and will sell for $387 for 30Gb versions and 60GB for $465.
Via Gadgettell
Posted by shane at 7:20 PM
November 7, 2007
Yung Fu PMP Gets a Grip
For some reason this PMP from Yung Fu called the DVB-700 reminds me of a kid’s toy. The screen is impressively large at 7-inches and the molded handle make for convenient carrying of the device. The screen resolution is 480 x 234 and the player has a built-in DVB-T tuner and supports MPEG2 audio and video.
AV outputs are included for connecting to a larger screen for viewing and a speaker is built-in as well. Power comes from a rechargeable LI-ion battery pack and a full function remote control is included. There is no word on pricing or availability at this time.
Via Global Sources
Posted by shane at 7:51 PM
November 6, 2007
PMC-V800 PMP Has Cool Menu
A Chinese company called Tsinghua Tongfang has an interesting looking PMP called the PMC-V800 that has a very iPhone looking menu consisting of little colored squares.The PMP itself is available in black and white colors. The device can play FLV and RealMedia video files along with MP3, WMA, and WAV music files.
On the games front the device can play both NES and GBC games. The player also has a built-in Karaoke machine allowing you to be oh so cool (not) and whip out your own Karaoke machine in the bars. The device sells for about $80 for the 1GB version and around $94 for the 2GB version.
Via PMP Today
Posted by shane at 6:28 PM
November 5, 2007
NASD Technoliogy PMP looks like a Mercedes
Chinese PMP maker NASD Technology has a new PMP that looks like it is official from Mercedes. However, I am betting the PMP is far from officially licensed to bear the MB trident star.The PMP supports AVI and MPEG-4 video as well as MP3 and WMA audio files. The screen is a 2-inch TFT with 262k colors.
Other features include an e-book reader, image viewed and a FM radio along with line-in functionality. SD card memory expansion slot is also features, but no word on price, storage capacity or availability.
Via PMP Today
Posted by shane at 8:26 PM
November 2, 2007
Yahee YHM-MPE02 PMP
Another Friday another Chinese MP3 player ripping off a product design. The Yahee YHM-MPE02 PMP looks like a Nokia XpressMusic phone. It also reminds me a lot of what a name badge would look like with a LCD on the front.Other than the ripped off design the Yahee player sports 4GB of storage a 2-inch QVGA screen with controls arrayed on each side and a FM tuner.
Other features include a built-in speakers and a microSD card slot. Supported file types include WAV, ASF, MP3, JPEG, AVI, and TXT files.
Via MobileMag
Posted by shane at 9:03 PM
November 1, 2007
SanDisk Sansa View Reviewed
I am a big fan of the Sansa line of PMP devices, and actually much prefer them over the iPod. CNET recently got its hands on the new Sansa View 16GB PMP. Overall CNET rated the player a 7.3, equating to very good on the CNET scale.The view has a large 2.4-inch screen, meaning it’s a bit bigger than most PMP’s. The view measures in at 4.3-inches x 1.9-inches x 0.4-inches. The laundry list of good features includes great value, photo and video support, microSD card slot, FM radio and a voice recorder.
Bad points are the large size, uninspiring user interface and small center select button. In the end, CNET says the Sansa View is perfect for users looking for price over flashy interface and excellent sound quality.
Via CNET
Posted by shane at 7:18 PM
October 29, 2007
Sysbay PF500 Media Player
A new Chinese media player called the PF500 from Sysbay ahs a very generous screen size of 7-inches. The screen covers 480 x 234 pixels and has a 16:9 or a 4:3 resolution.Other features include a built-in speaker, A/V out jack and USB OTG for connecting to other devices without a computer.
Supported file types include JPEG, Bitmap, MP3, Wma, WAV, AVI, MP4, DIVX, and XVID. There is no word on the pricing or availability of the item. Internal storage is up to 2GB.
Via Global Sources
Posted by shane at 8:17 PM
October 26, 2007
MEIZU 7mm MP4 Player
MEIZU Electronic Technology has a 7mm thick flash MP4 player with sliding touch keypad. The player has a 1.5-inch 260k color 176 x 132 TFT-LCD.The front of the player is black in color and the rear is stainless steel. An adjustable EQ allows you to customize the sound your preferences. The player is available in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB of flash storage.
Supported file types include WMA, WMA VBR, WMA Lossless, OGG, FLAC, and WAV. Converted AVI files are the only supported video type. A built-in FM tuner is included and it can record FM radio. ID3 support is included and song lyrics can be displayed.
Via Global Sources
Posted by shane at 8:49 PM
Kinwei MP4 Player Brings Simple Back
The Kinwei MP4 player has a very simple, clean looking design that is a welcome change to some of the cluttered PMP devices on the market. The device has a 2.4-inch TFT screen with touch pad and supports eBooks and games.Supported image formats include JPG, GIF, and BMP. Music file formats supported are MP1, MP3, MP2, and WMA. Multiple languages are supported including English and Chinese. Video formats supported include MTV/AWV formats.
The player has seven EQ modes, a built-in FM tuner and it can record FM radio. The battery is rechargeable and the player is available in black or white colors with up to 2GB of memory.
Via Global sources
Posted by shane at 8:43 PM
October 25, 2007
Storex Ownzic IV20, Worst PMP Name Ever?
I have seen my share of ugly PMPs and oddly named PMPs as well. It’s not often that a PMP is hit with the double ugly whammy of a bad name and design only a mother could love, yet here it is. The Storex Ownzic IV20 PMP does what you expect of a PMP.It can play WMA, MPEG 4, AVI, MP3, WAV and JPEG files. The device also has a 2.5mm headphone jack.
The IV20 measures in at 90 x 38 x 12 mm and weighs 40g. A version with 2GB of storage is about $113 USD. While I see no word on the actual screen size, I’d say somewhere between 1.5 and 2-inches.
Via PMPToday
Posted by shane at 8:27 PM
October 24, 2007
Starsway Electronics MP4 Player with Kalium Battery
Normally when we see PMPs, they are powered by lithium-ion batteries. This Starsway MP4 player however is powered by a high-energy kalium battery. The player is encased in magnesium alloy for lightness.The screen is a small 1.5-inch with 65k pixels. Other features include an FM radio, electronic dictionary and built-in games.
The player supports MP3, WMA, and WAV audio formats and will play video and audio. Storage capacities are 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB. There is no word on pricing or availability and no measurement information was given, but from the looks of it, I would say it is about 3-inches long.
Via Global Sources
Posted by shane at 8:10 PM
October 23, 2007
Limited Edition Wisin y Yandel Zune
Microsoft announced today that it was going to be selling a new customized, limited edition 30Gb Zune exclusively through Wal-Mart stores. The special Zune has graphics from the Latin Grammy-nominated artists Wisin y Yandel.The custom Zune is black with graphics on the back from the band and the packaging includes images from the band as well.
The Zune also comes packed with the band’s new album with all 19-tracks as well as an exclusive single only available on the Zune. The Zune is available now for $199.
Via I4U News
Posted by shane at 7:14 PM
October 22, 2007
Xs-Drive Vision PMP with Photo Storage
Photographers who take lots pictures know that after a while it’s very hard to carry enough memory cards to for a week or weekend f shooting. The 160GB XS-Drive PMP has a 160GB storage capacity that allows you to move images and video from your memory cards to the device.Compatible formats include CompactFlash, SD, Memory Stick Pro and more. There is no mention of SDHC compatibility, which is too bad considering it is a very common format for video.
The XS-Drive has a 2.5-inch LCD screen with a 320 x 240 resolution, external speakers and a mic. Supported file formats include MP3, MPEG4, Mov, JPEG, and TXT.
Via PMP Today
Posted by shane at 9:08 PM
October 18, 2007
Chinese PMP Looks like PSP
Another day another Chinese PMP ripping off the design of another manufacturer. In this case, Shenzhen Yijingling Technology Co. has lovingly ripped off the design of the Sony PSP.Too bad the PMP is not as cool as the PSP is. The screen is a generous 4-inches and storage is 1GB max. The player can read eBooks and supports MP3, WMA, WAV audio files and ASF or MPEG-4 video files.
A FM receiver is optionally available and the device can display photos and sports a video out adapter. Pricing and availability information are unavailable at this time.
Via Tradeatchina
Posted by shane at 6:19 PM
October 17, 2007
Shenzhen Smart Rips Sony Design
It really seems like the Chinese and Japanese companies have no shame when it comes to ripping off popular designs. Shenzhen has a new PMP called the Smart that as PMPToday points out has buttons that could have been cut directly from the Sony Ericsson W810 and pasted onto the Smart.That doesn’t particularly strike me as a smart move, pun intended. Anyway, the PMP has lots of file compatibility including MPEG-1, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, MOV, and AVI videos as well as MP3 and WMA audio.
The screen is a 2-inch TFT and a FM tuner and speaker are built-in. Storage capacities include 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB. No word on pricing or availability is available at this time.
Via PMPToday
Posted by shane at 8:20 PM
October 16, 2007
Seriously Cool Blusens G.41
The Blusens G.41 is easily the coolest PMP I have seen in a long time, and no, I haven’t forgotten about the iPhone or iPod touch. The G.41 has a massive 4.3-inch LCD for MP4 movie watching.The device has a digital camera, FM tuner, and a voice recorder onboard. The picture shows the device has WiFi and Bluetooth as well.
Supported audio file types include MP3, WMA, and OGG Vorbis. There is no word on the price or availability of this hot looking PMP. The entire device measures 160 x 65 x 13mm.
Via PMP Today
Posted by shane at 8:09 PM
Chinese Company Knocks Off Archos PMP
A Chinese company called Nanjing Panda is selling a PMP that looks a lot like the Archos AV420 called the V503 PMP. The device plays multiple audio and video files including MPEG-1, MPEG-4, DivX4.x, DivX5.xm AVI and DAT.Other supported file types include WMA, MP3, JPEG, and TXT files. The LCD is a 2.4-inch TFT. Memory expansion is via SD cards.
Sync and charge is done via USB, and storage internal is to a 1.8-inch HDD. The device has an FM tuner and a line out. No word on pricing or availability is available at this time.
Via Gadgetell
Posted by shane at 7:56 PM
October 10, 2007
Clamshell PMP from China
You don’t see the clamshell design much on PMP’s, yet here it is on the YINLIPS Digital Technology YDP-G68. The device plays MPEG-4 videos on its 2.8-inch TFT screen.Other supported file formats include MP3, WMA, AMR, and ACC audio files. A 1.3MP camera is also built into the PMP.
Speakers and a mic are onboard and there are AV in and out for both NTSC and PAL systems. Internal storage is 2GB and a SD card slot is built-in as well.
Via Folding PMP
Posted by shane at 8:29 PM
October 9, 2007
Sharp SP700 PMP Announced
Sharp introduced a new PMP in the Korean market called the SP700. The device is targeting students learning other languages with dictionaries and video learning sessions built-in.File formats supported include DIVX, Xvid, MPEG 1//4 and WMV7/8/9. DMB TV is also supported on the device.
The SP700 runs Windows CE 5.0 and it has 30Gb of storage. the design of the device reminds me a lot of the PSP.
Via I4U News
Posted by shane at 7:42 PM
MP4 Skull PMP Player is Weird
This has to be the weirdest PMP I have seen. The player is in the shape of a skull and is designed to be worn as a belt buckle. The weird part is the device has a LCD screen on it for playing videos and controlling the audio.That means you will need to look at your crotch to view video files or remove your belt. Supported file types include MTV, DMV, AMV, MP3/WMA and MP4 files.
A digital voice recorder is included as well as an FM tuner. A built-in 6-band EQ allows you to customize the sound and the device supports multiple languages. The display is a 1.5-inch LCD and charging is done via USB.
Via Alibaba
Posted by shane at 7:35 PM
October 8, 2007
Pre-order New Zune's Now
If you have your heart set on one of the new Microsoft Zune PMP devices, you can now pre-order them at Amazon. The 8GB flash based Zune is available for $199.99.The new Zune players may still not stand much of a chance of dethroning the iPod, but they are improved over the previous Zune generation.
The flash based Zune is also one of the smallest WiFi equipped PMP devices around. Amazon shows an expected ship date of November 13.
Via Amazon
Posted by shane at 8:07 PM
October 5, 2007
Siren DP350 PMP
If you have never heard of Siren before, they are a subsidiary of iRiver. Siren has a new PMP called the Siren DP350.The device has a metal back plate and measures in at 73.2 x 41 x 14.6mm. The device has a 1.8-inch LCD screen with a 128 x 160 resolution.
File formats supported by the Siren include MPEG-4, WMV, MP3, WMA, WM DRM10, WAV, AAC, OGG, JPEG, and BMP. A FM tuner is built-in as well as a USB 2.0 port. You can get the siren in black or white with 4GB of storage for about $153 and a 2GB version goes for about $118.
Via PMPToday
Posted by shane at 7:12 PM
Cowon D2TV PMP
It hasn’t been too long since Cowon introduced the D2 PMP and today they are back with a new version of the D2 called the D2TV. The new version adds a screw on antenna for watching TV on the go.The specs are virtually identical between eh D2TV and the D2 with a 2.5-inch screen with a 320 x 240 pixel resolution that is touch sensitive.
Other features include an FM tuner, SD/MMC and SDHC expansion, and support for WMV, MPEG4, DIVX, and XVID all at 30fps. Audio formats include MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV, WMA, APE, and images are supported in JPG and AMP. The tuner is a 1-SEG unit, which rules out America.
Via PMPToday
Posted by shane at 7:04 PM
October 4, 2007
Toshiba Targets 2008 for Release of Fuel Cell PMP
Toshiba recently announced its plans to bring a fuel cell powered PMP to market in 2008. In fact Toshiba showed off a prototype at Japan’s CEAYEC exhibit.Details on the device like supported file types and features weren’t mentioned. Toshiba says the device would be good for about 10 hours of 1seg TV playback on a full tank of whatever fuel powers the device.
PMPToday says that Toshiba’s previous fuel cell prototypes ran on nearly 100% methanol, but there seems to be no concrete statement of what this one would run on.
Via PMP Today
Posted by shane at 7:35 PM
October 3, 2007
Portable MPEG4 Media Play with NES Game Emulator
Aude has a new PMP device available that offers an 8-bit NES emulator and controller. If you are into old school video games, this PMP maybe exactly what you need. The device also plays MPEG4 video and can be used to display DVD video as well.The screen is huge for a PMP at 8.4-inches with a resolution of 630 x 480. Also built-in is an analog TV tuner that works across the world with several flavors of PAL supported as well as NTSC M.
A FM receiver picks up broadcast radio and the player can play video directly from USB drives. The Portable MPEG4 Media Play is 225 x 165 x 46mm in size and weighs 0.92kg.
Via Aude
Posted by shane at 7:20 PM
New Microsoft Zune Players Launched
Microsoft has launched its new line of Zune PMP devices with a thinner hard drive based model and a pair of new flash storage based models. The hard drive version has 80GB of storage and the flash-based version is available with 4GB or 8GB of storage.All the new Zune devices have WiFi and now allow for wireless sync of playlists. You can send songs to other Zune players of your friends and they can listen to the track for three times for free. All versions support video playback.
The 80GB version will sell for $249.99 and has a 3.2-inch screen, the 4GB flash version sells for $149.99 and the 8GB flash version sells for $199.99. The 80GB and the two flash based Zune's device also feature an FM tuner, something iPod's don't have.
Via I4U
Posted by shane at 7:08 PM
October 2, 2007
Hacha PA20 PMP
Hacha has a new PMP called the PA20 that uses a large 3.2-inch 262k color QVGA TFT touchscreen. The player measures in at 9.5 x 6.2 x 1.09 cm. It can play video in AVI Xvid and FLV at 20-24 fps.Image formats supported include JPG and BMP plus TXT and LRC lyrics files are supported. The device has a built-in FM tuner as well.
A record feature allows you to record live radio and a speaker is built-in. Internal storage is 4GB of flash and memory expansion via 1 to 4GB microSD cards. The little player looks pretty slick in photos pricing is AUD$165.
Via Hacha Online
Posted by shane at 8:49 PM
October 1, 2007
PMP with CDMA/GPRS and WiFi Capabilities
A new PMP has come out of China from Shenzhen Zhuangjia Technology Co. LTD called the ZJ-PMP-PC. The device has some interesting specifications including PDA and GPS functions in a small, thin device.Support for CDMA/GPRS networks is included along with GPS navigation and WiFi connectivity allowing for messaging and Skype calls.
Viewing and editing of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as PDF files is possible. The screen is a 4.3-inch touchscreen with a 16:9 aspect ratio and it can play MP3, WMA, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GPP, DivX and MP4 (H.264) formats, and displays TXT, JPEG, BMP and GIF files.
Via Computer Products.
Posted by shane at 8:20 PM
Blog Tang A+ PMP
The Blog Tang A+ has perhaps the most unfortunate name of any PMP out there right now, but it has some interesting specifications. The device can play HD video at 30fps and comes in 40GB, 80GB, 120GB, and 160GB versions. The screen is a large 4.3-inch LCD with 16 million colors. File formats supported include MP4, AVI, VOB, and DAT. For audio, it plays MP3, WMA and OGG with photo formats supported including JPEG, BMP and TXT.
The device also has line-in recording, TV out and USB 2.0 connectivity for data transfer. Pricing is $173 for the 40GB, $213 for the 80GB, $253 for the 120GB, and $293 for the 160GB version.
Via Gadgetell
Posted by shane at 8:14 PM
September 28, 2007
Posdata G100 WiMax Player
The G100 is a WiMAX enabled device that features a 4-inch LCD, a sliding gamepad and three wireless connectivity options including WiBro, WiMax, and Bluetooth.While WiMAX is still far from readily available in the U.S., the device is ready for the service. It seems the device is destined solely for sale in the U.S. market, which is rare. We don’t normally get cool stuff exclusively for us here in America.
The device has an 800 x 480 resolution, plays MPEG 4, H.264, WMV9, and DivX video, as well asMP3, WMA, and AC3 audio. The battery is removable and replaceable and memory is via miniSD cards. The device will be marketed by iRiver and will include an additional battery. No word on pricing or availability on the device is available at this time.
Via CNET Asia
Posted by shane at 7:41 PM
Sony Walkman NW-A910 with 1seg Launched in Japan
Working from home, I don’t go many places where I need something like mobile TV, but the gadget loving geeks in Japan do. They are lucky enough to have mobile 1seg programming broadcast live and devices to pick the TV programming up. Sony announced their newest NW-A910 for Japan that features 1seg capability and can record shows from the air to the internal memory for watching later as well. The Walkman also has a built-in FM tuner and you can even schedule the recorder for up to 10 programs.
The device is available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities and is about the size of a credit card. Power is from a rechargeable battery and file formats supported include MP3, WMA, ATRAC, PCM, and AVC. The 16GB version is a bit under $400.
Via SlipperyBrick
Posted by shane at 7:34 PM
September 27, 2007
Nickelodeon Media Player for Kids
DigitalLife has a new Nickelodeon branded PMP device that plays music and video aimed at the tween aged kids that live on Nick at Night shows. Two models are offered, one branded with “The Naked Brothers Band” and the other with the unstoppable SpongeBob Square Pants.
The lowest cost player in the series is only $50 and can store up to 500 songs with a battery life of 10 hours. The LCD is a QVGA resolution sure to impress the kids. Inside the Nick branded case is a Fusion Digital Media Player with 1GB of storage.
Via PMPToday
Posted by shane at 8:43 PM
September 26, 2007
Stuff.co.nz Reviews the Cowon D2
Stuff.co.nz recently reviewed the Cowon D2 PMP giving it four stars. Points go to the device for the large touch screen that is used for everything from changing tracks to changing settings.
Stuff says you can change settings with your finger, but it’s easier to use the stylus to make changes. The stylus is attached to the device by an elastic cord, which is not very attractive.
You can also use the stylus to prop the D2 up for movie watching. The biggest problem with the all touch screen device according to the reviewer is that you have to stop what you are doing and look at the player to make changes. With buttons, you can learn which one does what and adjust the device while it’s in a pocket.
Via Stuff.co.uk
Posted by shane at 8:56 PM
YES Touch Screen PMP Announced in India
A new PMP was launched recently in India called the YES YMP45 otherwise known as “the complete entertainment gizmo”. The device does all the things you expect a PMP to do like play video, movies and still pictures.The player has a 2.4-inch TFT LCD, FM tuner, voice recorder and more. Supported file formats include MP3, WMA, JPG, WAV, AVI, AAC, and OGG. Internal storage is 2GB of flash memory.
Capacity is expandable via SD cards and the device supports several languages including English. Pricing is unknown, mostly because I don’t know what they call their money in India to find an exchange rate.
Via PMPToday
Posted by shane at 8:35 PM
September 25, 2007
Pasen Player is Motion Sensitive
The Pasen Player is a PMP that wants to be a Wii. The little player integrates motion-sensing technology into the design. the only interesting feature of this player is that to change tracks, pictures or to navigate the menus you simply shake the device to the left or right.SanDisk does something similar on their low-end Sansa Shake MP3 player. The Pasen uses a 2.8-inch QVGA display and has 2GB of internal storage space.
I hope that the player isn’t too sensitive, else when you walk or run tracks will change willy-nilly. Rumor also has it that the device supports nearly all video and audio codecs.
Via MobileMag
Posted by shane at 7:50 PM
Toshiba Launches Gigabeat T400 PMP
Toshiba launched a slew of new notebooks and other gear today including the new Gigabeat T400 PMP. The T400 has a 2.4-inch LCD screen and a battery life of up to 16 hours for music and 5 hours for video.Storage space is 4GB of flash memory and the MSRP is $119.99. Compatible file types include MP3, WMA, WAV and WMA lossless. The sole compatible video format is WMV up to 800 kbps at 320 x 240 resolution.
The built-in battery recharges via USB and headphones are included. Three trip colors are available on a black background including pink, blue, and orange.
Via Toshiba
Posted by shane at 7:36 PM
September 24, 2007
Chinavision PMP Plays It All
If you want a PMP that gives you lots of file format compatibility Chinavision has your fix. The new, horribly named, CVASQ-C811 PMP has built in emulator support for nearly all portable game devices.The PMP can emulate NES, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and the SEGA Mega Drive. The largish bit you see on the bottom is a controller portion that doubles as the docking station that you need for gaming. I guess if you don’t want to play games, you can leave the large controller portion at home.
The device can also play AVI, MP3, WAV, and Wma files on a 3-inch 320 x 240 LCD screen. 1Gb of internal memory is built-in and capacity can be expanded with SD cards for up to 4GB. There is no word on pricing or availability at this time.
Via Tech Digest
Posted by shane at 9:23 PM
September 21, 2007
iRiver W10 has GPS On-board
According to Trusted Reviews iRiver has a new PMP coming called the W10 that integrates a 3-inch 480 x 272 touch screen and much more.The device is said to have WiFi capability and Skyhook GPs positioning using WiFi hotspots. VOIP capabilities along with an FM tuner, AOL XM Radio streaming and support for MP3, Ogg, Wma, Mpeg4 and WMV9 files round out the features list.
Memory is 2 GB, 4GB, or 8 GB and can be expanded via miniSD cards. There is no word currently from iRiver on availability or pricing, but this holiday season would be a safe bet.
Via Trusted Reviews
Posted by shane at 7:50 PM
September 20, 2007
Meizu M7 iPod Touch Competitor
Meizu has released some information on their M7 PMP that looks to be a possible contender to the iPod Touch. The M7 has a 2.81-inch LCD screen with a 480 x 288 resolution resulting in an odd aspect ratio of 15:9.The screen can produce 16.6 million colors and plays H.264 movies and video. A TV out allows you watch videos on your TV set.
Capacities available will include 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB. The devices will sell for $140 to $220. Currently the date for availability and if the device will be available here in the United States is unknown.
Via Tech Digest
Posted by shane at 7:49 PM
September 19, 2007
Zune 2 to Launch in October
The original Microsoft Zune hoped to topple the iPod as the king of PMP devices, but it was unable to do so. According to ZuneScene a new Zune is set to launch in October. The image makes the players look glossy, but they will have the same doubleshot surface the original Zune used that reminded me of frosted glass with a color underneath.The new Zune will be available in two sizes and the navigation button uses a square with rounded corners. The launch date is being pegged at October 18 and rumors point to 4GB, 8GB, and 80GB units.
ZuneScene says their source told them the new Zune's were in product validation as we speak. The Zune 2 will come in red, pink, black, and an army green color for the smaller device.
Via ZuneScene
Posted by shane at 8:39 PM
Samsung P2 8GB PMP Available at Amazon
The Samsung P2 6Gb PMP is now available to purchase at Amazon.com. the P2 has a large 3-inch 16x9 widescreen LCD with touch sensitive controls. The device can play MP3, WMA, subscription music, MPEG4, WMV, and JPG files. Bluetooth 2.0 is built-in allowing access to wireless headphones and speakers.
Other features include a FM tuner, text viewer, alarm clock, world clock, and calendar. Pricing for the Samsung P2 is $249.99 and ships free.
Via Amazon
Posted by shane at 8:31 PM
September 18, 2007
CNET Reviews iPod Classic 160GB
CNET recently reviewed the new iPod classic 160GB PMP along with every other new iPod device. The iPod classic comes with either q 160 GB HDD or an 80 GB HDD.The device look similar to the gen 5 iPod video, but it slimmer and has more of a last generation iPod Nano look to it. CNET rated the iPod Classic 8 out of 10 for an excellent rating.
Good points were slimmer design, tougher, better graphics user interface. Bad points were the proprietary video out adapter, no improvement in audio quality, and requiring the latest version of iTunes. The bottom line was that few PMP devices could match the iPod Classic.
Via CNET
Posted by shane at 8:50 PM
September 17, 2007
iPod Touch and Nano Both Have LCD Woes
Apple doesn’t have the best track record with quality on new product launches and it seems the iPod Touch is feeling the strain. Several iPod Touch users are reporting serious issues with black levels on the Touch screen.In many instances when scenes are dark the black colors bleed onto surrounding colors and the black levels themselves are so poor that the scene if virtually unwatchable. iPod Touch owners are seeing this issue on video, images and album art.
Some owners of the iPod Nano are reporting that their LCD screens aren’t aligned correctly. Some new Nano’s have a left tilt to the display making them not align with the case of the Nano correctly. There is no word at this time from Apple on what will be done to solve these issues.
Via DailyTech
Posted by shane at 8:48 PM
September 14, 2007
iPod Touch Bluetooth Mystery Deepens
After an image of the iPod Touch showed up on the Apple Store with what looked to be a Bluetooth logo next to the battery life indicator, rumors began making their rounds that the Touch actually had Bluetooth. I happened across the FTC report on the Touch, and it made no mention of Bluetooth capability.The Apple store still shows the Touch to ship by the 28th of September, however Engadget has some shots from a guy name Dave of his new iPod Touch, which made it out without the operating system installed. How he got one early I’m not sure.
However, the iPod Touch was in a testing mode when received that showed Bluetooth with a big “X” on it. This makes some think perhaps the Bluetooth is there again, and simply not activated. Engadget has a shot from another iPod Touch owner showing Bluetooth without the “X” on it. Who knows what’s going on here, but it’s not beyond apple to sell a device and charge extra for a software patch later to enable features. Can anyone say wireless N on the MacBook.
Via Engadget
Posted by shane at 6:52 PM
New iPod Nano clone Surfaces after Barely 2 Weeks
I guess even when Apple misses the mark in design as many feel they did with the new iPod Nano; other manufacturers still run to copy Apple. Witness the Chinese clone of the new Nano.The clone is just as unattractive to me as the real thing. The interesting part isn’t that these guys cloned the iPod Nano, but that they did it in about two weeks. Maybe they started working early from those leaked shots of the Nano.
No word on the price or specifications of the clone, but honestly does it really matter. Who really wants to buy a no name clone of an iPod anyway?
Via PMPToday
Posted by shane at 6:45 PM
September 13, 2007
PC Magazine Reviews iPod Touch
The first review of the iPod Touch is out and it appears to be from the guys at PC Magazine. According to the Apple Store, the iPod touch isn’t due to ship until September 28 2007. PC Mag says that the pros are the WiFi access that allows you to buy music, multi-touch display, YouTube content and the thinness of the device.Cons are that you can’t purchase video via WiFi, the earbuds suck and you can't turn off the Starbucks feature. The bottom line according to Pc Mag is that the iPod Touch is simply the best iPod ever and they gave it an excellent rating of five stars (dots).
If you have a $100 credit from your iPhone burning a hole in your pocket, this may be the best use for it on the Apple Store. Make a note that PC Mag doesn’t mention the rumored Bluetooth feature.
Via PC Mag
Posted by shane at 7:26 PM
September 12, 2007
Atree UM10 digital Dictionary PMP
The Atree UM10 PMP is technically a digital dictionary, but it packs in so many other features that it qualifies as a full PMP. It streams live TV, has FM radio, a voice recorder, and plays videos.It can also synchronize with Outlook for email, read e-books and has a QWERTY keyboard for entering data. You can get one of these things for yourself for right at $400.
The device even has the ability to play flash games and has PDA functionality. Throw a phone in there and you would have a serious smart phone.
Via CrunchGear
Posted by shane at 7:52 PM
September 11, 2007
CNET Reviews New iPod Nano
CNET has their review of the Apple iPod Nano 3rd generation up and they rated it an 8.0 out of 10. That equates into an excellent raking in CNET’s scale. The bad parts about the new Nano according to CNET is the wider body, smaller scroll wheel and lack of video output along with average audio quality.The good point noted were the bright display, good video playback; thin all metal body, above average battery life and the user interface. The screen is scored with plastic that won’t wear as well as the glass screen on the iPhone and iPod Touch.
I’m with CNET, I don’t like the looks of the fat Nano, and I would prefer a longer thinner looking PMP. However, I guess the trade off to gaining the ability to play video is that the device had to be wider.
Via CNET
Posted by shane at 9:20 PM
September 10, 2007
SanDisk Announces Sansa View
At CES this year SanDisk showed off the Sansa View, which at the time was much different than the product SanDisk launched today. The Sansa View now looks more like the other Sansa players, and less like a PDA.The View has a big 2.4” TFT screen with a 320 x 240 screen resolution. You can get the player with 16GB of flash storage for $199.99 or with 8GB of flash storage for $149.99. The player is compatible with Windows XP or Vista and memory can be expanded via microSD/SDHC cards.
A built-in mic allows for voice recording and the player has a built-in digital FM tuner as well. There are spots for 20 FM presets to make getting to your favorite stations easier. The View is compatible with most subscription and download music services like Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic and more.
Via SanDisk
Posted by shane at 9:08 PM
September 7, 2007
Epson's Latest PMP is called the P-3000
I had no idea that Epson was a player in the PMP market. Epson has released the P-3000, which is an update to their P-2000 PMP. The P-2000 is more like a digital photo storage device than a traditional PMP.The P-3000 has a 40GB hard drive for viewing pictures and storing photo files in RAW, DNG and JPEG formats. The P-5000 big brother to the P-3000 sports a larger 80GB HDD.
The LCD Screen is 4-inches and can produce 16.7 million colors in a 640 x 480 screen resolutions. The device can play MPEG 1, 2, and4 video along with AVC, WMV 9, Motion JPEG and DivX. Built-in SD and CF card slots allow downloading and viewing of images directly to the P-3000. The rub with this thing is the price, at over $700 it’s certainly no bargain.
Via Reg Hardware
Posted by shane at 8:35 PM
iRiver B20 Looks Sweet
If you aren’t an iPod fan and the Zen or Sansa line just doesn’t cut it for you, you might want to consider the iRiver B20. This player fits nicely between the new iPod nano and the iPod classic in size.Storage capacities include 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB and you can play back several music and video formats like MP3, WMA, ASF, MPEG 4, and WMV.
The battery is rechargeable via USB and good for 22 hours of music playback and about 6 hours of video playback. The LCD screen is a 2.2-inch 320 x 240 QVGA TFT LCD. The player is compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista.
Via ShinyShiny
Posted by shane at 8:22 PM
September 6, 2007
Apple Cuts Price of iPhone by $200 and Drops 4GB Model
Yesterday with the announcements of the new iPod line, apple also announced changes to the iPhone as well. The change amounted to dropping the 4GB version and cutting the price on the 8Gb version to $399.This move has sent many iPhone customers that waited in lines for hours or even days to pay full price only two months ago into fits of anger. Some are even calling for apple to provide refunds to those who paid regular price.
Personally I think this is the exact reason you wait a few months after a product launches. Apple doesn’t owe anyone anything, except perhaps for those who purchased an iPhone in the last few weeks. Rumors are also circulating that when the iPhone launches in Europe that it will have 3G and 16GB of storage.
Via Apple
Posted by shane at 8:05 PM
September 5, 2007
iPhone - GSM= iPod Touch
What do you get when you take an iPhone and cut all the phone stuff out and cram in 8GB more flash storage? The iPod Touch is what you get. The case and interface looks identical to the iPhone.The Touch has WiFi and Safari so you can surf the web. The WiFi connectivity goes along with the new WiFi iTunes music store and you can access the iTunes music store for free in Starbucks, assuming you can put up with the weird staff they tend to hire.
The screen is 3.5” and the battery is good for 22 hours of music and up to five hours of video. The 16GB version will sell for $399 (the same price as the 8GB iPhone now sells for) and an 8GB version will sell for $299.
Via I4U
Posted by shane at 7:53 PM
New iPod Nano Announced Today
Last week an image was leaked online claiming to be spy shots of the unreleased new iPod Nano. The two original sites to post the image were quickly asked to remove the shot, which in my mind said that the image was legit. Turns out it was in fact an accurate photo of the new Nano.The shot you see here is from the Apple presentation itself, the thing is still ugly if you ask me. One geek put the new Nano like this, “seeing the new Nano is like seeing a friend you haven’t been around in a while, and realizing he got fat.” Still looks like a Zune to me as well, guess Apple can’t always nail the design of a product.
The new Nano has a 2” QVGA LCD screen and includes games and a new user interface. The Nano is scheduled to be in the store this weekend with a 4GB version going for $149 and the 8GB version going for $199.
Via I4U
Posted by shane at 7:43 PM
September 4, 2007
Archos 105 PMP Launches
Archos has some very nice PMPs on the market right now with the 405. To grab some of the lower end crowd wanting a cheaper, smaller device Archos has launched the 105. the device looks very nanoish but keeps the video playback ability.The screen is a 1.8” 160 x 128 pixel screen and WMV is the only codec supported. Music formats supported are MP3, WMA, and WAV and Archos claims a battery life of 18 hours.
The player measures in at a pocketable 85mm x 45mm x 7mm and only weighs 50g. the price for the 105 is about $131. Jpeg photos can be displayed as well.
Via TrustedReviews
Posted by shane at 9:33 PM
August 31, 2007
Archos 405 PMP Reviewed
The Archos 405 was released yesterday by Archos and CNET published the first review of the device yesterday as well. Overall CNET rated the 405 a 7.7 out of 10.The good points included the big glare free screen above average audio quality, SD expansion and a good price.
The bad were the measly 2GB of onboard memory and average battery life. Overall CNET says the Archos 405 is one of the best PMPs under $200. The price as tested was $169.
Via CNET
Posted by shane at 8:14 PM
August 30, 2007
Sony Launches Walkman NWZ-A810 and NWZ-S610 PMPs
Sony launched a couple new PMPs today called the Walkman NWZ-A810 and the NWZ-S610. Sony says the new PMPs will support an open platform to provide more music download choices.The QVGA screen plays 30 fps video at 320 x 240 resolution. Battery life is up to 8 hours on the A810 and 9.5 hours for the S610. The screen on the A810 is a 2” unit and the S610 gets a 1.8” screen.
Storage capacities for the A815 is 2GB at $140 the A816 has 4Gb of storage at $80 and the A818 has 8GB at $230.
Via TMCnet
Posted by shane at 8:43 PM
Archos Announces New 5th Generation PMP's
Archos announced today that their 5th generation PMP devices will be shipping mid-September. This new 5th generation of players has two products in it, the Archos 405 and the WiFi capable Archos 605.The 405 will be 0.5” thick and weigh only four ounces and is the first Archos player to use flash memory. A 3.5” screen and 2Gb of storage space allow for video playback and expansion is via an SD slot that handles SDHC cards. The price for the 405 will be $169.99.
The Archos 605 has WiFi and allows Internet surfing with an optional browser plug-in and you can stream content to it from your PC using the DVR station software. The screen has an 800 x 480 resolution and it can be had with 30GB, 80GB, or 160GB and a 4GB flash based version. Pricing is $229.99 for the 4GB, $299.99 for the 30GB, $329.99 for the 80GB and $399.99 for the 160GB.
Via Digital Home
Posted by shane at 8:27 PM
August 29, 2007
BOL-LINK PMP with Game Emulator
You are not alone if you have never heard of BOL-LINK and their BMP-900 PMP. In addition to playing music and video, the device has a built-in game emulator as well.Compatible video formats include MPEG4 and AVI, while music formats that can be played include MP3, WMA, AMR, WAV, ADPCM, and PCM.
Images in JPEG, GIF, or BMP can also be displayed. The game emulator feature allows you to play games using third-party software and charging of the device and syncing is done via USB. There is no word on availability or pricing at this time.
Via MobileWhack
Posted by shane at 8:24 PM
Creative's New Zen is the Thinnest Zen Yet
Creative’s Zen is a very slick looking PMP at only 11.3mm thick and weighing only 65g it’s very portable. PMP users who like to store lots of video, music and pictures on their device will be glad to hear you can get up to 16GB of flash storage.Other capacities available include 4GB and 8GB as well. The LCD screen is a 2.5” 16.7 million color TFT LCD with a 320 x 240 resolution. Battery life is reportedly up to 25 hours of audio playback and 5 hours of video.
Compatible audio formats include MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, and Audible 2, 3, 4. Photo formats supported include JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, and TIFF. Video formats that are supported include MJPEG, WMV9, MPED4-SP, DivX, and XviD3. The Zen also has a built-in FM tuner.
Via Creative
Posted by shane at 8:15 PM
August 28, 2007
Samsung Announces YP-P2 and YP-T10 Bluetooth PMPs
Samsung is getting ready to release a pair of new Bluetooth enabled PMP players designed to allow users to listen without wires. Both the YP-P2 and YP-T10 will play WMV9 and MPEG-4 video files as well as MP3 and WMA audio files.
Both players will also feature FM tuners, voice recording, and JPEG storage/display capabilities. The P2 has a 3” LCD that has a 480 x 272 resolution and will come in 4GB and 8GB flavors.
The T10 will have a smaller 2” LCD screen and it will be a mere 0.3” thick, putting it in the iPod Nano range and will come with only 4GB of storage. No pricing is announced at this time, but we can expect to see them in September.
Via PC Magazine
Posted by shane at 9:06 PM
Toshiba Gigabeat T401 and T401s PMPs Announced
Today Toshiba took the wraps off of two new PMP devices called the Gigabeat T401 and T401s. The T401 has built-in WiFi and is very thing at only 9.9mm.The screen is a 2.4” QVGA resolutions and storage is 4GB of flash memory. Supported music file formats include MP3 and WMA.
The device runs Windows Mobile and can sync to Windows Media Player 11 directly. The only difference in the T401 and T401s is that the latter device lacks WiFi connectivity. Both devices should be available in September in Japan. Red, black, and white colors will be available.
Posted by shane at 8:57 PM
August 24, 2007
viliv X2 AIO PMP has FM Transmitter and GPS
It seems like new PMPs have been coming out of the woodwork recently and the Korean firm viliv has a new one they announced today called the X2 A.I.O.. It’s certainly a nice looking device that features a built-in DMB TV receiver and a GPS receiver.Storage capacity is either 30GB or 60GB and the screen is a large 4.3-inch LCD panel made by Samsung. This is the second PMP announced this week that has a built-in FM transmitter and the X2 is powered by a rather fast AMD AU1250 CPU running at 600 MHz.
Other features include a video player and a built-in dictionary. It seems that while the device has a GPS receiver, there is no software included to really take advantage of this feature.
Via I4U
Posted by shane at 8:29 PM
August 14, 2007
Samsung's YP-P2 PMP Leaks Out
Not much is known about eh Samsung YP-P2 PMP other than it looks very nice and has a bit of the iPhone and Prada phone in its appearance. Images I have seen show that eth device will have Bluetooth.Other features I could make out include an FM tuner, video playback and a file browser. The P2 looks to be about the same size as the iPhone.
That’s really all that is known right now. There is no mention of the price of the PMP or when/if the device will be available in North America.
Via I4U News
Posted by shane at 9:15 PM
July 30, 2007
X-Micro Launches X-VDO MP4 F510
Last week X-Micro launched a new PMP that plays video and lots more. The display on the F510 is a 1.8” TFT and the device can playback video files and MP3 as well as Wma audio files.There are four different flash based storage capacities available including 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB. The resolution of the display is 128 x 160 pixels. Voice recording can be done as well with ADPMC encoding, 8 KHz to 22KHz sampling and each 128MB of storage space gives about eight hours at 8 KHz.
A built-in FM tuner with 20 presets is also included and you can record FM radio. Power is via a 530mAh Li-Polymer battery. Supported operating systems are Windows ME, 2000, XP, and Vista. Pricing and availability are unknown at this time.
Posted by shane at 3:06 PM
February 7, 2007
X-Micro GPS and PMP
X-Micro introduced new products at the 2007 Consumer Electronic Show, namely Digital Photo Frames, GPS Car Navigator, new models of Digital MP3 & MP4 players and WLAN products. Here’s a snapshot of what you can look forward to this year from X-Micro.The GPS Navigator is a pretty high-end navigational system for the fraction of the cost, that also plays MP3, video and view photos. The new Digital Photos Frame is able to auto play up to 1800 photos, supports SD, MMC or Sony Memory Stick card, with editing and lots more to offer. The GP3000 offers functions of a first-class portable form-factor in-dash system at a fraction of the cost, with an in-car navigation, voice-motivated per turn direction system, and three-dimensional view. In addition to these features, the GP3000 can play MP3, video and view photos.
"X-Micro continues to deliver its promise to develop innovative new products & technologies at competitive prices. Best example is our latest product, GPS Navigator" said Luis Lin, President of X-Micro.
Via Hartware
Posted by eric at 4:43 AM
February 1, 2007
The New Apple... I Mean Meizu M8
Check out this Apple… no… yeah, it’s an Apple… Uh… Our bad! It’s Meizu’s Apple motivated creation, the M8. Apple’s design appears to be a free-for-all in China. But, hey! Whatever makes them a profit, right?This slender device measures in at 57X105X11.5mm and features both a GSM and Chinese TD-SCDMA 3G radio, a 3.3-inch 720x480 pixel display, Bluetooth, a 3 megapixel camera, and an ARM11 CPU that can record video at 30fps at the device's full 720 x 480 resolution. Don’t believe it? You don’t have to.
Just know Apple duplicates are running rampant in China and it’s nothing that Apple’s legal team seems to be able to do about it.
Via engadget
Posted by eric at 5:12 AM
January 20, 2007
The New Prada (iPhone Copy)
LG introduces the LG KE850 Prada phone, which holds striking resemblance to Apple’s iPhone; and it’s putting a little fire under that Apple.This 98.8 x 54 x 12 mm device is slightly more compact than its rival iPhone. Not to mention it will hit the PRADA stores in the UK, France, Germany and Italy in February and parts of Asia before the end of March. Don’t go looking for here in the US, as the Ke850 is a tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900 unit with EDGE data and WiFi.
The rest of its features are a 3.0-inch display with 240 x 400 resolution; 2 megapixel camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach lens; LED flash and Bluetooth 2.0; macromedia flash-based with white-on-black display; video player supporting MPEG-4, H.264; MP3/ACC/ACC+/WMA/RA formats, and somuch more. It’s going for €600/$778.
Via engadget
Posted by eric at 12:44 PM
January 11, 2007
COWON Steps up Its PMPs
COWON steps up its A3 with the COWON Q5. What does the PMP have to offer? Well, let’s see. This 5-inch LCD device supports Navigation, DMB, and an external HSDPA module.This device accompanies WinCe 5.0-based and a touch panel is also installed, along with high-performance chip set called “Davinci”, fashioned by T1 to improve on the “movie playback”.
COWON will be display many of the models like the D2, N2, U3, T2, F2, X5, A3 and of course, the newest Q5 at the CES.
Via dapreview
Posted by eric at 5:43 AM
December 29, 2006
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 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