May 9, 2007

Archos 704 Wi-Fi player reviewed

The Archos 704, one of the most highly publicized players to come out in the past couple months to North America, has gained attention because of its large screen and premiere attempt at useful WiFi PVP connectivity.

Techgage reviewed the model. Here's a sample of what the reviewer had to say: "The 704 is a well built device. Aesthetically, it’s similar to the company’s other products but loses the buttons on the right side of the screen...The bottom is where you’ll find the speakers and IR receiver. Yes, they’re tiny speakers. And yes, they don’t sound good at all. If you’re looking for a Hi-Fi like experience, stick to headphones."

Read the full review here, which includes plenty of pictures.

Posted by eric at 7:05 AM

April 29, 2007

Xent X3 reviewed

The cradle-docking, eye-popping, uber-shocking Xent X3 has been reviewed by PMP Inside. Even though it's not slim, it's pretty darn sleek. This one's not out in the US, but here's a paraphrased snippet of the translated review:

"All the features make it a weapon powerful enough to take the place of your entire entertainment arsenal."

Full translated review from PMP Inside

Posted by eric at 8:03 AM

iRiver B20 begins world rollout

First revealed at this year's consumer electronics show (CES), the iRiver B20 will be heading out to various parts of the globe now. The B20 boasts features that make it just about the most advanced iRiver yet.

The 2.4" screen can play back MPEG-4 and WMV9 videos. In addition to a miniSD slot (can you say "dead format"?), the player comes with either a 2 GB or 4 GB hard drive.

Via DAP Review

Posted by eric at 8:02 AM

The adult swim Zune

As a personal fan of adult swim myself I'm pretty excited about this story. And for all you other readers that love Venture Brothers, Aqua Teen, Sea Lab, Harvey Birdman, and Robot Chicken, here it is... the Zune "adult swim" edition. There are two down sides to this exciting annoncment. First of all it's still a Zune, and second of all it's a limited edition, only 500 will be made and given away as a promotional Turner event.

Obviously these units will have pre-loaded content, including photos, music, and, naturally, such classic shows as Assy McGee, Metalocalypse (rawk), and even a new program titled Lucy, Daughter of the Devil (on screen).

Now if only we could get Microsoft to continue making Zunes with new colors and etchings, surely that will distract us all from the fact that they haven't actually done anything to improve the platform since launch (or launched any new devices, for that matter).

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:38 AM

April 18, 2007

Cowon D2 2 GB PMP reviewed

Carlos Bergfeld over at the Wired blog has reviewed the new D2 2 GB portable video player available from Cowon. Among its features are a touch screen interface and support for a ton of video formats.

Quote: "Its gorgeous 2.5-inch LCD isn’t just for looks—the D2 sports a slick touch-screen interface for navigating through audio, video, image, and even text files. Add in playback for open source, lossless, and other obscure audio formats (ever heard of Monkey’s Audio?) and you’ve got a player even the crustiest of techno snobs can get excited about."

Read the full review here

Posted by eric at 7:51 AM

Korea's Atree UJ10 - a cell phone PVP that's not a cell phone

It looks like a phone and smells like a phone (that's what I've read anyway), and yet it's not a phone. The key layout looks just like a trusty Nokia, but they're really just PMP controls.

The 3.2 inch screen can show off OGG files, as well as MP3 and WMA/V. It's available in 2 and 4 GB, and currently only setting its sights in Korea.

One thing's for sure -- even though it has no calling capabilities, I'd love to have a phone that looks just like this little guy.

Via DAP Review

Posted by eric at 7:20 AM

Beetle-based PVPs heading out from Volkswagen

Beating Edsel to the punch, the Beetle portable media player (PMP) was announced at a Seoul auto show that just wrapped up. Available in classic Beetle colors, Volkswagen and LG are offering the player in 2 GB and 4 GB varieties.

The 2.6 inch LCD screen can play MP3, WMA, OGG, MPEG-4, and WMV files. Seems like a great "get one free with a test drive" idea to me.

It's certainly not a feature-packed player, but when was the last time we saw something actually worthwhile from a car company other than cars?

Via Engadget

Posted by eric at 7:06 AM

April 4, 2007

Sleeky slim YP-K3 hits retail

The sleek candy bar-style digital media player, the Samsung YP-K3, is now available in stores. Right now, stores in the states only offer red and black versions of the player. They're available in both 2 GB and 4 GB flavors.

Cnet's review had this to say about the K3: "The Samsung YP-K3 may not be a Nano-killer, but it's definitely a solid choice for those who want a simple, sexy player that's not too hard on the wallet."

See the full Cnet review Full here.

Posted by eric at 11:53 PM

March 30, 2007

Archos 204 reviewed

The latest offering from the always-formidable Archos company is the Archos 204. The ArchosLounge has reviewed it, and the conclusion is basically that it's just standard, at least as standard as a massive 200 GB HD PMP can be.

"It is sure, one is far from a iPod, but one is far also from the XS202 on the given lustre to surface, even if the family tie is there. The fault in cost on this non-skid surface, not inevitably pleasant to the eye but on the other hand, it is due well in the hand." That's a snippet from the Google translated version of the French review.

Full review (Google translation)

Via DAP Review

Posted by eric at 3:05 AM

March 29, 2007

IMAX hits the PVP market with 4 GB, 2 MP device

Not long after IMAX made its anticipated debut in China, another locally operated company by the same name is putting out a new portable video player in the country, sporting a 4 GB hard drive as well as a 2 megapixel digital camera.

The 2.5" TFT LCD is capable of playing back a myriad of video formats. It also includes an image browser, e-book reader, and a sound recorder.

It's headed out to Chinese retailers this June. We have no idea yet if it's planned to come here.

Via PMP Today

Posted by eric at 10:31 PM

March 22, 2007

New video player brings out your inner "Slacker"

Just when we thought portable video players had exhausted the full circle of possible designs, a new start-up called Broadband Instruments announced the Slacker Media Player. The screen takes up virtually all of the space on the device and the back has a sloping design to make it look just a bit more sleek.

The main different about the Slacker Media Player, though, is that it has its own Internet radio network that users can listen to. It's coming out some time this summer.

Available capacities will range from 2 GB to 12 GB, with prices from $150 to $400.

DAPreview

Posted by eric at 12:51 PM

March 8, 2007

New Archos wireless PMP heads out this month

A new WiFi portable media player was announced by Archos. The 704-WiFi gives users 80 GB of capacity for dozens of hours of video content. The $550 player will be out in stores in "mid March".

The 5"x7" (800 x 400 pixel) widescreen display also serves as a touchpad for online applications that include an Internet browser, e-mail, and proprietary versions of digital media stores, allowing users to purchase content right from the device.

The 704 model also works with Archos's DVR Station, a $100 Apple TV competitor that lets users stream content from the PMP to their TV.

Via TG Daily

Posted by eric at 10:40 PM

February 27, 2007

Quantum's New Nav Handheld PMP

Quantum and AvMap have lock hands to create the Linux-based QTM 1000 Nav, which they’ve coined the “world’s first” DVB-H capable Pocket TV with SAT NAV functionality, they announced at the 3GSM.

The Nav boasts a 4.3-inch WQVGA widescreen display, 400:1 contrast ratio, 80-degree viewing angle, DVR functionality, 128MB of Flash memory, 64MB of onboard RAM, an SD card slot, dual stereo speakers, a four-hour rechargeable battery, SiRF Star III receiver, Tele Atlas maps, and USB 2.0 connectivity. The DVB-H signals at 25 frames-per-second, allows viewing / purchasing of Pay TV channels, and supports H.264, MPEG4, AAC, MP3, JPEG / GIF / PNG, M4V, and AVI files.

We have no word on the price or availability.  But, when it arrives, it’s worth considering.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 7:46 AM

February 25, 2007

The Wolverine ESP PMP

The Wolverine ESP Multimedia player lugs a hefty 160GB of storage on its back, the largest amount of storage space available on a portable player. You can easily store video, music files, data and your entire house on this thing.

This bulky, yet rugged wolf weighs in at a hefty 10.2 ounces, including the battery.  Speaking of the battery, it gives the device enough life to handle more than three full-length movies.   The 320 x 240 screen device easily supports MPEG-1, MPEG-4, WMV9 and XviD and DivX formats.  Movies, video and photos can easily be streamlined to your PC via the USB port.

This device is riddled with other features such as, a 7-in-1 flash memory card reader, audio/video playback capabilities and storage convenience, a not-so-bad FM radio, MP3 files as well as, WMA, OGG, WAV, AAC, CDA, JPEG, TIF, text and RAW images support.  Grab the optional cradle at $69 if you want to directly record video from a TV, DVD or camcorder.  But, get the unit first for $549.99.

Via Gizmodo

Posted by eric at 6:14 AM

February 22, 2007

Teclast New T59 PMP

It seems that Chinese manufacturers are lured to the attraction of the iPhone concept and cloning, with lackluster originality, is the way to go.

But, maybe Teclast’s impending T59 may side-step similar concepts, stylings, and specs -- and possibly include a Windows CE-based 3G device with GPS, WiFi and FM, along with a VGA screen, an exceptional secondary display and other goodies -- without overstepping Apple’s legal boundaries. We’ll probably end up pulling this one up from our archives in the future.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 5:12 AM

February 20, 2007

iRiver's New x20 PMP

We’ve got the 411 on the iriver’s X20 portable media player.  Along with the date and price, here’s the lowdown on the features this little number has to offer.

Available in China, the 2GB, 4GB and 8GB models are priced at ¥18.800 / $157, ¥22,800 / $191, and ¥29,800 / $250 respectively.  The surprisingly smudge-free, portable player sports an audio and video player with a 2.2-inch, 260k color, 320 x 240 display; a built-in FM radio; microsSD expansion.

The Japanese market can expect to pounce on this player around March.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 7:59 AM

February 17, 2007

Samsung's New YP-T9b

Apple is expected to launch the much-anticipated iphone in the UK around Christmas 2007.  But, while you’re saving up for one of those puppies, you might want to check out the Samsung’s ultra smart YP-T9b.

Accompanying mouth-dropping prices, the features on this player easily smother the Apple’s competitor -- with prices starting at £89 for a 1 GB, £119 for 2Gb and £149 for 4Gb.  The sound quality can be upgraded for a sharper sound, though.  But, besides that this piece sports a YP-T9b navigation system; a bright 1.8 inch screen; FM radio; built-in Bluetooth for headsets; voice recorder (up to 128kbps), FM-recorder, flash-based games, text viewer, audio decoding for mp3, WMA-DRM, OGG and WAV, a photo viewer; 30 hour of playback; and a MPEG4 video playback.

Lots of choices, but you have some time to make the right one for you. 

Via VNUNET

Posted by eric at 5:49 AM

February 16, 2007

Kedcom's New T-DMB Pocket TV

It’s entertaining and convenient to sport a TV in the palm of your hand that boasts visual clarity and helps you forget back the long trip ahead.

The Kedcom pushes out its portable T-DMB pocket TV 'Podi' to Korea market. It features 3.2-inch LCD ad weights only 77g. You can install the antenna to a docking station or a dashboard; and you can synchronize it with a car audio wirelessly. You can also utilize the car audio as watching DMB in a car. It has an internal stereo speaker and runs for up to 4 hours on lithium-polymer battery.

Via AVING

Posted by eric at 5:38 AM

NVidia’s GoForce 6100

Check out the new NVidia’s first GoForce 6100 multimedia applications processor.  The phone lugs 250MHz ARM processor with serious acceleration for intense multimedia and security functions (read: DRM).

This communicator is able to deliver H.264 and WMV9/VC-1 video at up to VGA resolution and 30fps.  Not stopping there, it can even integrate 802.11b/g WiFi with WPA2 security and Oos; and supports USB 2.0 hosting and camera sensor up to 8 megapixels.

The real take on this beauty is "any applications processor available on the market today." Look for it in 2007/2008.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 5:34 AM

February 13, 2007

Sony Enters The Ring Against The Nano

Word is seeping through the cracks that Sony has lifted its head from its mighty PS3 (for the moment) and it has turned its attention to creating a player that challenges the iPod nano and SandDisk Sansa.

This Sony’s contender sport features similar to its NW-A3000 and NW-A1000, but without the curves, and it’s a bit thinner.  But, the feature that really stands out is 8 to 10 hours of video playback; long battery life that Sony is known for and that Apple’s nano lacks.

This 2, 4 and 8GB capacity player’s screen will be a landscape design and larger than the nano’s.  But, the buttons should be the same as the A3000 series.  At launch, expect this player sport an array of colors such as violet, black, blue and pink.  If the rumor is true, prepare to pick from the Sony tree in March. 

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 7:24 AM

February 10, 2007

Large Screen Tomato PMP

It’s time to take the vegetable-named company, Tomato, seriously.  Okay, get food off your mind.  We’re talking about a company who has created a new DAP worth mentioning:  The U7.

The generous-sized, 1.8-inch screen LCD, 2GB DAP is gorged with features like MP4 and WMP video playback, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB of flash, FM/ voice recording, photo albums, ebooks and games, and a rechargeable battery.  Though sized at 0.5-inches thick and 2.5 inches long - a bit bulky – at 89,900 won ($96 US) who’s complaining?

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:09 AM

February 7, 2007

Cowon's iAudio D2 PMP

Cowon’s iAudio D2 multimedia player received CNET Asia’s Editor’s Choice award and an ‘excellent’ rating of 8.4 out of 10.  Rightfully so, after we tell you what we learned about its awesome features.  The D2 issues a sharp, precise and intuitive touch screen that works well with the included stylus, but can work just as fine with your fingers.  This peculiar looking stylus also acts as a stand for the D2, giving it a double benefit.

You’ll also fully appreciate the fact that it can expand from the on-board 4GB to 8GB through the available SD/MMC card slot.  This must-have supports all the other audio formats, including OGG Vorbis, FLAC, and APE.

How about a whop’n 46 hours and 23 minutes of battery life and a transfer speed of an almost instant 5.33MB per second?   Who cares about the slight picture delay and the hit or miss radio frequency?  Even if we did, it’s not coming anywhere near North America.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 4:40 AM

February 4, 2007

The TurboLinux Wizpy PMP

Once only admired on picture, The TurboLinux Wizpy has join the PMP population and its not bad at all. Though there’s not a lot of information on this one, we’ll give you what we’ve got.

All we’ve got on this one is that Impress Watch is in control of this Linux player and pushing it out with about 4GB of action at a price tag of 33,800 yen ($280 US).  If that’s too steep for your wallet, then TurboLinux also comes in the 2GB version for 29,800 yen ($247 US).  These babies will be waiting for your grab them on February 23rd. 

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:27 AM

February 3, 2007

Zune Screens Crack Under Pressure

A tipster has it that Zune is cracking under pressure.  You mean there is something wrong with the Zune, say it isn't so! Story has it that when it’s left charging overnight, the Zune screen just – cracks.  From what we know, the lithium ion battery resides right beneath the top portion of the screen and puts pressure on the screen causing it to overheat… and then POP, and there you have it… a screen all cracked up.

Sadly, Microsoft won’t own up to it and states that the damage is outside the warranty coverage.  So, users are pretty much SOL (sadly out of luck, so out of luck… anything but what you were thinking). 

This could be an exaggeration, or users could be calling in and weaseling up a lie to get a free repair or replacement.  That leaves the question… Who else out there are all cracked up?

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:33 AM

February 1, 2007

The Sleek Oppo V5 PMP

Oppo has introduced the V5 portable video player.  This light and fluffy player is a credit card sized 11mm thick, with a 3” LCD.  On first glance you could take the LCD for a touch screen, but the company has carefully attached the controls along the edges helping to keep the main display uniformed.

This talented player includes 16:9 ratio, 320 x 240 resolution LCD, and 2GB of storage.  There’s no word yet on availability or price.  We’ve got our ears to the ground.

Via The MP3 Players

Posted by eric at 5:14 AM

January 30, 2007

iRiver's 4GB PMP Preview

The iriver’s X20 is nothing to sneeze at.  This little dark and mysterious DAP has a 2.2-inch screen and microSD slots, which is pretty special on such a miniscule piece.

The player includes a 4GB of flash memory, supports MPEG-4, WMV, and MPEG-4.  Not to mention it has a remarkable reception and great video playback.

Though the mechanical scroll ring was quite small, its 0.65-inch thick frame is adequate.  There’s no price available at this time and don’t wait be the seashore for it to arrive in the U.S.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:19 AM

January 28, 2007

The Ripe New Tomato U20

The Tomato’s U20 are ripe and are just about ready to be picked off the vines.  The anomalously named PMP player will land in Seoul and the surrounding areas soon.

This 1GB and 4GB device, encased in chrome and brushed aluminum, struts a two-inch LCD screen, 15 hours of battery life, USB 2.0 connectivity, and measures at 2.99- x0.47-inches in size. 

It plays quite well with AVI, MP4, WMV, ASF, and MP3 files.  Last, but not least, it comes with a built-in microphone and miniSD slot for extra storage.  Grab one for 89,900KRW or $96 US.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 5:28 AM

A PMP Modeled After a Toilet?

The MediaStreet eMotion DVD PMP player is getting much feedback from its critic.  One of the most interesting ones is that it resembles a toilet.  Well, unlike the toilet it doesn’t take unwanted crap, but graciously boasts just about all the formats and features you want in a PMP.

This player has the best of both DVD player and PMP, not to mention it plays DVD, VCD, DivX/MPEG 4 for video and DVD Audio/CD/MP3/WMA for audio.

We might as well mention that this device also has room for a memory card reader, a USB slot, and allows you to view your digital photos on-the-go.

After peep’n their site, we found that they were available in blue, red, black and silver at $129.99.  How’s that for a toilet? 

Via Mobile Mag

Posted by eric at 5:25 AM

January 26, 2007

Brando's 2GB Soap PMP

This 2GB shapely little nugget swathed in a curvature black or white casing with an 1.8-inch OLED, a scroll wheel, and has the familiar white ear buds.  It plays MP3, MP4, WMA, WMV, ASF, and WAV  just fine and features a built-in FM tuner and voice recorder, seven preset equalizer modes, USB 2.0 connectivity, rechargeable Li-ion battery, and can support a superfluity of languages.

If you’re looking for something different yet the same, here ya go!  Pick one up for $99.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 8:15 AM

January 19, 2007

SanDisk's Award Winning "Connect"

SanDisk® Corporation “showed their stuff” at the Consumer Electronics Show.  Winning two awards:  The Sansa Connect™, which is their a Wi-Fi enabled MP3 player that lets consumers enjoy and recommend music from almost anywhere1, won two “Best of CES” award last week, and their SanDisk’s Wi-Fi MP3 player won first place in the “MP3 and portable video” category.

Eric Bone, product marketing director for SanDisk elatedly stated, “The CNET Best of CES Awards is a prestigious award, honoring the hottest products that set the standards in consumer electronics.  We’re thrilled that both CNET and LAPTOP editors—who see the best new devices every day –recognized the Sansa Connect as an exceptional MP3 player. We’re very excited to bring this to market for consumers to enjoy.”

Via Tech Whack

Posted by eric at 5:27 AM

January 18, 2007

The New ZVUE 260 With Built In Speaker

HandHeld Entertainment offers the basics with its ZVUE 260. This mild looking device silhouettes the iPod and carries features like a rechargeable Li-ion cell, built-in speaker, a pocket-friendly 4.16- X 2.4- X 0.5-inch enclosure, and a 2.5-inch backlit LCD screen, WMA, WMV, and WMA-DRM, and can play back 320 x 240 video at 30fps with no problems.

The most note-worthy feature on this lackluster device is the $99 price tag. It’s expected to be available in the middle of 2007. 

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 5:48 AM

SanDisk's First Widescreen PVP

SanDisk proudly presented its first widescreen portable media player called the Sansa View at the CES.  The 4-inch widescreen player displays videos and 16 megapixel photos, plays music, slideshow and totes an integrated speaker so that you can watch and listen to music or videos.

This swift little player measures 78.5mm x 123mm x 16.9mm and is 0.66 inches thick and works with Windows Media Player 10 or 11; compatible with most download and music subscription services like Rhapsody, MTV Urge and Yahoo! Music; provides up to four hours of continuous video playback and 10 hours of continuous audio playback; an optional 8GB internal flash memory; SD memory expansion slot, and a user-replaceable Li-Polymer battery.

The Sansa View will be available the first quarter of 2007 and is expected to retail for $299 MSRP, the 8GB Sansa View is expected to be available from retailers in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2007, with Canada and Europe to follow in the second quarter.

Via Daily Tech

Posted by eric at 5:43 AM

January 14, 2007

Philips PMC7230 Reviewed

MP3.com has just published their review of the new Philips Portable Media Center PMC7230, "a stylish device with lots of potential."  

Quote: "The Philips PMC has a truly lovely design--it reminds us quite a bit of the now-defunct Samsung YEPP YH-999 PMC, only with better controls. Like the Samsung, it's more square than rectangular--measuring 3.7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches--so it looks more like a little TV than some other PVPs do. The screen is large (3.5 inches diagonal), and the viewing angles are great; two or three people could easily watch it at the same time."

Read The Full Review

Posted by eric at 6:02 AM

January 13, 2007

Watch iPod Videos in HD

Well looking at all the CES news it's obvious that HDTV is a big focal point, and the iPod is no different. While Apple hasn't officialy released a means to play HD video from an iPod onto your TV it doesn't mean others can't. Meridian is the other one that did with their MV-D1 iPod dock.

The red box has a Source, Format, and Connect button to go along with the volume keys, and houses Marvell's 88DE2710 digital video format converter to handle the upscaling. Reportedly, the dock can take any stored SD / HD media and output it via HDMI, cleaning up the noise and artifacts in the process.

Via AVING

Posted by eric at 6:03 AM

January 11, 2007

Dell Unveils Slideshow PMP

Here’s one to watch out for.  Dell might be pulling out from under its sleeve a SlideShow-enabled MP3 player with features that boasts what others player lack.

What will make this device different from all the rest? Based on Cnet’s Jasmine France, rumor has it that Microsoft headquarters is focused on a developing a device that features sports media and wireless connectivity capabilities, features that are not in popular player models like the iPods, Zunes and Sansas.

If the rumors are true, Dell will have an impressive player that will turn quite a few heads.  We’ll keep our eyes peeled.

Via Mobility Site

Posted by eric at 5:46 AM

January 4, 2007

Archos 604 Wireless Is Here!

‘Arch’os that back and stick that chest out, ‘cuz the Archos 604-WiFi has a lot to brag about. This brushed-metal, serious-looking, hand-held multi-talented device boasts a variety of audio and video formats like MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC and for video MPEG-4, WMV, and H.264.  It totes a nice 30GB hard drive and weighs in a little heavy at 10 ounces with a generous 4.3 inch display. 

Not only does this baby work great with your PC, you can hook it up to your TV with an add-on-digital-video-recorder docking station.   Admittedly, two Archos Wi-Fi users can't quickly share their favorite tunes with each other like they could with Zune’s player. But you won’t have any problems dragging songs and videos to the music and video folders.

  The Archos 604-WiFi is available for $450 and the docking station is available for about $100.

Via Statesman

Posted by eric at 5:30 AM

January 2, 2007

Bluedot's 4" Poprtable TV

Bluedot’s BTV-400K offers rich features where it counts with a 480 x 272 pixel , 4-inch display; 1-seg capability and only.043 inches thick.  Lacking PC connectivity (except for USB charging), a limited three hour battery life (a thicker one exists that offers 10 hours), no SC card reader or GPS functions, it might keep you on the exploration for a player with richer features.

We expect to see this one hanging around the streets of Japan in February for about ¥30,000 ($253 US funds).

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 2:02 AM

Aigo E868 PMP

Though light on style and features that doesn’t stop Aigo from easing it’s E868 PMP/MP4 Player in line with the rest of the portable video devices.

Some of the features this compact, lightweight player has to offer are its 2.5 inch LCD, sharp display, 4GB capacity, and built-in SD/MMC card reader.  It can act as a multimedia jukebox when connected to your TV or entertainment system.

With its plastic-like finish, low quality audio, and other idiosyncrasies, the Retailing price of £219 leaved a lot to be desired.

Via vnunet

Posted by eric at 1:59 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

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 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

November 29, 2006

NexTouch's ET 500 WiFi

NexTouch is flouncing their ET 500 WiFi mobile phone at the VoIP/IPTV World 2006. The prototype promises to feature the Samsung 802.11n chipset, which supports 100Mbps adequate for streaming video.







The phone has a 2-inch LCD panel and gives a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. The ET 500 is expected to offer enhanced multimedia function.

Via Aving

Posted by eric at 7:35 AM

The New XNINE MP X-500

This handsome gadget has a pretty decent-sized 260,000 2.2-inch TFT-LCD screen, and supports MP4 playback, and a micro SD expansion slot. It comes with an FM radio, voice recording, e-Book, and built-in speaker. XNINE Korea is offering Vsonic earphones with the MMP X-500 as part of their promotion. Here’s listening to you, kid!



The XNINE MMP X-500 is now available in Korea. This multimedia player is ready and able to play seamless video files.

Via RoJo

Posted by eric at 7:28 AM

November 28, 2006

iubi's Blue gets DMB and a new HDD

We’re blue with envy of iubi’s Blue PMP. Sporting a whole new DMB receiver and a 60GB HDD, they had the nerve to drop the price to roughly $433. Absent is the Bluetooth logo, which may mean the same for the connectivity. What may make up for the loss is a 480 x 272 4.3-inch display an exaggerated all-inclusive codec support.





We don’t count on seeing iubi’s Blue making it to America, but we can admire it from a distance.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:43 AM

The Gigabyte g-Smart i120

Gigabyte proudly goes public with its g-Smart i120 Pocket PC/Phone TV Recorder. The best feature on this baby is a TV tuner capable of pulling in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM with recording capability. The other great features are 2.1 megapixel camera, 256MB of ROM with minds expansion, Bluetooth, FM radio, 64MB of RAM, and 802.11b-g.

Though the tiny keypad looks a little tricky, the features on this PDA more than make up for it. There’s no word on the pricing, so stay tuned for that!

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:38 AM

November 21, 2006

Thomson Black Diamond EH308 PMP

Arriving in the populated portable video media crowd is Thomson’s EH308.  Its mysteriously dark, yet distinguishing look makes it a handsome PMP to carry around.  The EH308 totes 8GB internal memory, 1.8 inch OLED screen with tactile controls, an USB induced, 15 hour rechargeable Li-ion battery.





It wouldn’t be a PMP if you couldn’t listen to music, port around photos and watch videos in MPEG4 and WMV, and WMA-DRM formats.    It’s ready for pick up at the labeled price of $300.

Via I4U News

Posted by eric at 6:14 AM

November 18, 2006

Harmon Kardon to Release First GPS Device

Harmon Kardon has jumped on the ban wagon with it’s Guide + Play GPS device. Proposing its release in January 2007, the GPS will arrive playing MPEG-4 and WMV files, supports SD cards up to 4GB, and brags a battery life of up to 5 hours.

Though it’s a mystery remaining to be seen, it will arrive with an arrogant $500 price tag.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:14 AM

November 16, 2006

Brando MP4 Playing Wristwatch

Injecting itself  into the MP4 watch population is the Brando MP4.  Housing similar features to the Adragon Digitek MP4 (but, with only 65k color video), this gadget is doused with a 128 x 128 pixel screen, a USB 2.0 wrist PMP with 1GB of flash memory, and can record 8 hour of MP3s, MWAs and MP4s.

This garishly designed watch is available in an attention-getting-flag-down orange and a thank-goodness-discreet black.

Via PVWire

Posted by eric at 9:05 AM

Odd-i N700D From Fusion Soft

Oddley enough (no pun intended), we are try to figure out what to make of Fusion Soft's new DMB.  The odd-I N700D look mysteriously handsome, but seems to offer limited capabilities.

This portable media player includes a 7” screen and an equally handsome battery cradle.  Though it supports DMB, PMP, and GPS, it has no internal memory.

Unfortunately, the detachable 2.5” HDD and USB drives has to be used.  To add salt to the lemon, battery life is a miniscule playtime of 3 hours.

Via Mobile Whack

Posted by eric at 8:57 AM

November 14, 2006

jWIN iLuv i1055 7" PMP

Get full DVD entertainment with iWin Electronic’s iLuv i1055 7” tablet style portable multimedia.  It offers an iPod video dock, S-Video out, Video In/Out and Audio In/Out.  It can also be powered with a 10V AC Power Adapter, a 12V cigarette lighter adapter or the built-in Ni-MH rechargeable batter.

The $229.95 i1055 is available in your choice of white or black.  AND if you hurry, you can get a carrying case and stereo headphones FREE on the iLuv website (valued at $60).

Via I4U News

Posted by eric at 5:22 AM

November 12, 2006

Sanyo Unveils The NV-SD10DT GPS

Sanyo is flexing its muscle in the GPS gaming world.  Hailed as “Mini-Gorillas,”  The NV-SD10DT and NV-M10 are both cloaked with a 4.5” 400 x 234 resolution touchscreen, 1GB SD card full of maps and POIs, 1-watt built-in speaker, and an annoying Echo Drive II system that apparently warns the driver of quick acceleration and idling in rush- hour traffic.

The sweet feature on the NV-SD10DT is the built-in terrestrial TV tuner, turning the GPS unit into a portable television instantly, so you can entertain yourself while waiting to get your teeth cleaned by your dentist.   

The NV-M10 Costs ¥78,750 or $669, while the tuner-packed NV-SD10DT digs a little deeper in your pocket for ¥91,350 or $776.  Both units are open for grabs in Japan later this month.     

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:54 AM

Ubistar's New GPS With Video

Ubistar has put on their boxing gloves and is competing for attention with their Sencio GPS.  Sencio GPS is in the ring delivering a knockout 4-inch 480 x 272 touchscreen display, 200 MHz Intel Xscale PXA-255 process, SiRF Star III receiver which can get you out of the deepest part of the woods, and hacker friendly Linux 2.6X. 

This 4” tuner can playback MP3 files stored on your SD card, but don’t rely on the 0.5-watt speaker for quality sound.   Bad news:  There is no battery option, so stay close to a power source.  We don’t know exactly when this GPS will be unveiled in Korea, and the price is still a mystery.   

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:52 AM

Toshiba's Gigabeat V60 Launched

Two times the capacity of its predecessor (Gigabeat V30), Toshiba has just doubled the capacity of its media player.  The 60GB V60E can record up to 255 hours off the OneSeg ISDB-T mobile TV tuner.

The 3.5 inch QVGA display remains the same and plentiful, but the enhanced EPG can now schedule up to 16 shows for recording up to 1 week in advance.  The V60 provides 9 hours of WMV videos, 27 hours of MP3, WMA, WAV, WMA 9 Lossless/DRM’d playback, and 7 hours of OneSeg TV.  

Expect the V30E to arrive on the scene in Japan on November 22nd for ¥ 49,800 or $423 in US funds.  Following it is the V60E on December 8th for ¥59,800 or $507 in US funds.  The V60 should be coasting to the US a few months later.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:50 AM

November 10, 2006

Super Max MZH-801 PMP with TV tuner

An MP4 that lets you download music, movies, games; has an FM wireless transmitter, so you can send music from it to your car radio, and you can watch live TV from anywhere??  Put your old MP4 to the side, sell it, or toss it. The Muzatch Company’s latest creation, the Super Max MZH-801, has risen!

Besides the standard MP3, MPEG-4, DivX, and JPEG file support, the 40GB, 7” Super Max flings in an analog TV tuner, embedded FM transmitter, and a WOWing 4000 mAh battery.   

Who cares about its lack-luster look when you’re watching Smallville, while the rest of your iPod-advocate friends enviously lament. At $275, and the obviously foreseen demand for this hot item  Muzatch is suggesting that you place your order before December 5th.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:11 PM

Ramos V100 All-In-One PMP

Ramos is taking charge with its new V100 creation.  This do-everything-but-tap-dance media is a 200MHz freescale CPU, surrouded by a 2.5 inch 320 x240 res. LCD.  This skinny, lightweight V100 delivers an assortment of still photos and can play back WMA, WAV, MP3, OGG, and FLAC audios.  On the flip side, it plays quite nicely with MPEG3, XviD, and DivX video.

Let’s not forget gaming, as it supports flash games and animation, as well as NES /SNES emulation.  The V100 has a built in microphone, UDA1380TT audio decoder, dual headphone jacks, an SD Slot, and a vigorous Li-ion cell that is reported to last “up” to 10 hours.

Plus rumor has it that Ramos will toss in a pair of Sennheier MX500 earbuds to complete the package.  Drum roll for the price is… You pay ¥700 or $89 in U.S. bucks for the 512MB version, or ¥800 or $200 U.S. bucks for the 1GB.  Your money.  You choice!

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:05 PM

November 8, 2006

Twinbird's Splashproof PMP

Now you can stuff your Thanksgiving Turkey while watching your favorite movie.  Twinbird presents the water-proof Link Zabady.  With this new streaming video solution, you just plug in the black-box transmitter (included) into your television or DVD player via S-Video or composite connection and stream to the A/V Zabady’s 7 inch 480x234 resolution LCD.

The included charging kit gives 2.5 hours of untethered playback, and it comes with a remote control.  As a perk, you can check the extremely reflective LCD screen to see if a hair is out of place. 

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 4:04 PM

Adragon Digitek MP4 Wristwatch

While others are thinking you’re obsessing over time, you’re actually watching your favorite video on your wrist.

Shenzhen Adragon Digitek’s eye-catching (versus the repelling Aigo F029) wrist watch and MP4 player swanks 256MBs to 2GBs of storage and plays MPEG 4 video clips, as well as JPEG still images AND MP3 or WMA audio. Its 1.5 inch screen is rather small and the resolution is 128 x128 with 260K OLED true color.

As if all of that wasn’t enough, this PMP watch is line-in capable, with five EQ settings and a USB 2.0 Connection.  The price, finally revealed, these babies is going for the wholesale price of $59 to $101 depending on internal memory size. Jump on a plane to China, because that’s the only place you’re gonna be able to them.

Via Real Tech News

Posted by eric at 3:59 PM

November 7, 2006

The V191 All-In-One PMP

A smaller PSP, but it's not built by Sony? That's right a Chinese manufacturer has developed the V191 a micro look alike of the PSP. The one major difference between this bad boy and a PSP (besides the size) is the addition of a phone.

This truly all-in-one device accepts any SIM card for mobile use, sports a 1.3-megapixel camera, supports MP4 / MP3 playback, and even boasts a gaming function for a bit of 8-bit reminiscing while on the go. You can store your tunes, movies, and homebrew apps on the included 256MB microSD card, or toss in a larger one for those extra lengthy trips.

Via Akihabara News

Posted by eric at 3:56 AM

November 6, 2006

MP3/MP4 VOIP

A portable audio and video player that’s also a VoIP phone?  Rimax Mystic makes it possible! 

This MP3/MP4 player is loaded with more than enough.  Available in capacities of 512mb, 1gb, or 2gb, the ultra slim Mystic includes a full color 1.5” OLED screen, an FM radio with 20 presets, audio playback of the most commonly used audios, video playback of AMV files, and a JPEG picture viewer and recorder.  When you’re ready to talk business, connect the Mystic to your PC via the included USB cable.

As if these amazing features weren’t enough, Mystic includes four colorful cases:  blue, green, white and orange.

Via Tech Digest

Posted by eric at 4:10 AM

Share Your Music Wirelessly

Technology is blazing ahead with CAU Digital Corporation’s new MP3 Player.  Two people with separate headphones can now enjoy music through one MP3 player. 

The audio system uses an internal antenna, which is attached to the inside of the earphone and MP3 player so that the two devices can communicate wirelessly.  This mp3 player features video clips playback and utilizes 2.4 GHz ISM frequency band. 

Via AVING

Posted by eric at 4:07 AM

November 3, 2006

Median’s Slim M-Cody M-30

Median’s M-Cody M-30 new slim DAP is coming!  It will include the old sedated MP3 playback WMA/WAV/OGG feature already found in the M20 Bro, but will boast a 260k color TF-LCD and MPEG-4 video playback. There’s no mention of storage capacity, screen size, price or the actual size of this DAP.

While we don't know too much about it yet, we do know that it'll go for 11-hours pumping audio or 5-hours for video and record both voice and encode audio from connected devices.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 11:24 PM

The Digital Cube Mini is Finally Available

The new Digital Cube Mini measures 80.5x52x16.5mm, and weighs a light 85g. This PMP also sports a TDMB TV tuner, and a 2.4” display. Not only is it a MP3 player, but it features an e-book reader, photo album, and video player.

The Cube Mini comes in three storage capacities (1, 2 and 4GB), as well as three colors (white, black and green).  It sales for 165 euros, but for now is only available in Korea.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 11:10 PM

November 2, 2006

Disney's Mix Max Reviewed

CNET has recently reviewed Disney's first PMP the Mix Max Player.

Quote: "The Disney Mix Max Player offers music, video, and photo playback in a device styled and sized for kids; durable; has decent sound quality; works with Macs; compatible with music subscription services; can multitask; includes handy expansion slot (great for preprogrammed content); good battery life."

Read the full Review

Posted by eric at 6:59 PM

October 31, 2006

The New Maxian D900 "Neo"

Well heres a new device on the market that is being called the ultimate PMP, the Maxian D900 "Neo". With a 4.3" LCD display, 800 x 480 pixel resolution, 400:1 contrast ratio, and 200 cd/m² brightness. This ultimate electronic device also comes with a built in DMB tuner, Burr Brown DAC, built in speakers, a kickstand, removable battery, and even 802.11b/g WiFi with the likely capability of web browsing and email.

As far as codec support goes, there's WMV, DivX, XviD, MPEG-2, and H.264 on the video side and MP3, OGG, FLAC, and APE on the audio tip. Unfortunately, there's not much chance that you'll see Neo tearing it up at your local electronics store

Via DAPreview

Posted by eric at 7:07 PM

UK Won't See The Zune Until 2008

It seems like there are a lot of PMPs that get released for markets outside the US. Well now the cards have turned, while the Zune is on its way to the US, the UK won't see it until 2008.

"They will be working on rolling out the Zune in the UK and Europe with its compatible Zune Market place,” said Dene Schonknecht, media and entertainment alliance manager at Microsoft. “We haven’t yet selected a music store provider to build marketplace in the UK, which means we’re way off launch.”

This also after the fairly recent news of the PS3 shortage will leave the poor brits left out in the cold this holiday season.

Via MCV

Posted by eric at 6:57 PM

October 30, 2006

Bluebird Soft Unveils New PDA and PMP

Bluebird soft has announced the new BM300, a lightweight PDA and PMP. The device features a 2.8" LCD display with a 520 MHz CPU. The BM300 also has bluetooth capabilities and has Windows media player 10 mobile for video playing.

It has 512MB internal memory and it also supports 4G flash memory that allows users to record movies for around 26 hours. Unfortunately though for now though this is just for the Korean market.

Other features include MP3 player, photo viewer, e-book, game, dual speakers as the first in PDA markets, 2.5mm stereo plug, IR communication, and 24-pin port.

Via AVING

Posted by eric at 1:41 AM

October 28, 2006

The Slim Nexx NF-810

Nexx just unveiled the new NF-810, their slimmest PMP player yet. This micro MP3 player measures just 39 x 88 x 7mm and weighs only 38 grams. I also think it has a rather strong resemblance to it's more popular counterpart, the iPod nano. There's just one major difference, this bad boy plays video.

The NF-810 allows you to listen to MP3, WMA and ADPCM files as well as view MPEG, WMV and AVI on the not so large 1.66" TFT screen.

Via MobileWhack

Posted by eric at 6:45 AM

October 26, 2006

22Moo Unveils HMD800 Head Mounted Display

Ok, we’ve all heard the criticism of PMPs and how a 2.5-3” screen is rather small to fully enjoy the quality of a movie or TV show. But what if there were a way to watch your PMP files without lugging a 30” TV around with you as well.

Well thanks to 22Moo this problem is no more with their new HMD800 head mounted display. The HMD800 provides a "30-inch virtual theater-like image with clear and exquisite pictures." The contraption also boasts a "2.1 Dolby surround sound experience," and compatibility with iPods, PMPs, gaming consoles, and practically anything with standard AV outputs.

The device supports both NTSC and PAL, sports an 800 x 225 resolution, contrast / brightness controls and a battery life of eight-hours.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 3:23 AM

Haier's DF-S150 PMP with GPS and DMB TV

Almost exactly like every other PMP we talk about now a days The DF-S150 portable media player is a relatively high spec model which can pick up DMB TV channels, track your location via GPS. The player also comes with features such as an FM transmitter, a touch screen interface, TV Out, and an SD card slot.

You enjoy clear screen received from broadcasting through embedded diversity antenna and external satellite antenna. It supports electronic map with search engine and pedestrian mode including FM transmitter with a built-in 1GB Mando map.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 3:21 AM

October 23, 2006

LG Unveils New PMP

At the 2006 Korea Electronics Show LG unveiled a new small PMP with a 2.4 inch touch screen. This unnamed player features 4GB of flash memory and plays music and video, and measures 51.5x90x10.4mm.

Right now there is not much else known about LG’s new PMP but I’ll be sure to keep you updated.

Via I4U

Posted by eric at 5:57 PM

Fujiyama's Super Slim F-MP57

A new Chinese company, Fujiyama, has come out with one of the thinnest PMPs on the market. The new F-MP57 boasts a 3” screen, and includes a built in 1.3 megapixel camera.

the F-MP57 will play WMA, MP3, WAV files, packs an SD card slot (it can support up to 1GB in addition to its maxed out 2GB of internal storage), plays back video at 320 x 240, boasts a TV out (NTSC / PAL), and comes with an optional FM radio.

All of these great features are packed into a slim case measuring 134 x 62 x 17 mm (5.2 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches)

Get More Information

Posted by eric at 5:55 PM

October 22, 2006

Timetek's New DMBO-3000

Now this little guy is taking a lot of PMP buffs by surprise. The reason is it seems to be doing stuff quite differently from your typical foreign PMP manufacturer. For starters the new DMBO-3000 is primarily targeted at China and not the PMP-saturated Korea. It’s also odd that this player has a DMB receiver for TV and radio but does NOT have a built in GPS. Instead of the GPS the creators decided to go with a 2 megapixel digital camera.

The player also has a recording function with 256MB flash memory, and you can add more memory using microSD card slot. It supports MPEG, H.264 codecs, text viewer, TV-out, multi-tasking, mp3, and 2M CMOS camera.

Via AVING

Posted by eric at 12:11 PM

The New LG N1TGOOK-K1

Ok well LG has come out with the new N1TGOOK-K1, yeah try saying that five times fast. But aside from the bizarre name this seems to be a pretty nice device. The N1TGOOK-K1 is loaded up with Windows Mobile 5.0, runs on an Intel PXA270 312 MHz processor, brings 128MB of flash memory and 64MB of SDRAM -- so ready an SD card and check your media out on its 3.5-inch screen.

In addition to all the great standard features this player also comes equipped with a DMB receiver to watch all your favorite on air shows. And of course there’s also an integrated SiRF Star III GPS receiver chip on board you can use to navigate with if you can find time off the DMB channels.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 12:01 PM

October 21, 2006

Rip Roar Video Free Player For Kids

Well it looks like production of PMPs has become so widespread that even children’s toy companies are making them. Designed just for kids by the company Toy Quest the Rip Roar Video Free looks a lot like the dinky fisher price PMP on steroids. While this player certainly holds nothing against the iPod id say it could rival some of the cheaper PMPs out there.

The player can record up to five hours of programming, can learn IR codes from your remote, has an integrated speaker, USB connectivity and 512MB of internal memory.

So since the player is designed for kids how easily can they get content on to it? According to Toy Quest, the Rip Roar connects between your TV and set-top box. You can use any remote to train the cradle and program the desired shows for recording. Once it's time to record, the Rip Roar automatically switches to the right channel. As soon as it's finished recording, you can unplug the Rip Roar and watch your video on its screen or dump it onto your PC with the included USB cable.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 11:51 AM

October 20, 2006

Shic P-1000 PMP With DVB-T Reciever

I really wish other PMP companies would take a risk at competing against Apple and release their product in the US. It seems like all the cool all-in-one PMPs are only released in Europe and Asia. And the new Chinese Shic P-1000 with DVB-T is a perfect example.

In addition to the video from the DVB-T receiver the player will also support MPEG-4, XviD, DivX, and of course, you can jam to MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV and ACC music files.

The P-1000 will stay powered up for 4-6 hours of video or 16 hours if you're only playing audio. It appears to also have an SD card slot on one side, and possibly a line-in jack as well.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 8:21 AM

Gemei X-900 Gaming PMP

It seems like everyone and their cousin has released their own PMP a lot of which are now even containing game play features. But what about a PMP that is predominantly a handheld game console with the added bonus of a digital entertainment center.

The new Gemei X-900 has the ability to play SNES and NES Roms and displays them on a 4.3-inch screened device at a mere 0.6-inches thick, but you can bulk up with some dedicated controls to spice things up, which include dual analog sticks along with the usual compliment of buttons.

Otherwise, it's pretty standard fare -- though the PMP does manage a small built-in camera. The screen sports a 480 x 272 resolution, there's 1GB of built-in flash memory along with an SD expansion slot, and the codec support includes FLAC, MP3, WMA for audio, along with AVI and MPEG-4 for video.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 7:53 AM

October 16, 2006

Ainol V1000 NES Emulator PMP

Well now it seems that the new standard feature of a PMP is game play, particularly emulators for old school systems. With that in mind we take a look at the new Ainol V1000 NES-playing PMP. This sleek player boasts a 2.5" QVGA display and has a 400MHz processor.

Aside from Mario Brothers the V1000 can also play AVI and MP4 video files at 30 fps as well as audio playback in MP3 and WMA formats. The player has a internal hard drive of 512MB or 1GB with an external SD slot to expand you gaming and video playing capabilities.

Although details concerning battery life, availability, connectivity, and price aren't yet available, we're sure these handy all-in-ones will be popping up in China's gadget shops real soon.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 5:33 PM

October 15, 2006

A New 4GB iriver Clix?

Is it true? A new upgraded iriver Clix? Well thats what rumors from Swedish tech site Min Hembio would lead us to believe. The new iriver Clix will come with a new color and higher capacity. Swedish tech site Min Hembio managed to obtain a trio of clearly professional product shots of the new Clix in its black shell.

The exact release date as well as a lot of other information is still unknown about this new PMP. Right now about the only known information is that this player will be black and have a 4GB hard drive. Price is projected to be around 2,499 Swedish Kronas ($338).

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 11:31 AM

October 13, 2006

The New Ramos RM400

At first glance the new Ramos RM400 looks like a stylish high performance player; however, looks can be deceiving. While the player supports the major formats of MPEG 4 and AVI the screen that displays them is only 2.2" with a 320x240 pixel resolution which seems just a little too small for prolonged viewing. But wait it gets worse there is only 512MB of internal memory so just shy of enough space to fit a high quality full length movie.

While this player certainly has nothing on the iPod or some of the more advanced PMPs the good news is that the price is very reasonable at about $50. While global releases aren't known yet it is expected to hit shelves in China this week

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 1:39 PM

The Skardin HT-250

Here comes Skardin, yet another company making an entrance into the PMP market with the new HT-250. This new device packs a 2.4" color LCD display with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (sorry no widescreen). The HT-250 is compatible with most standard video files including MPEG 4, DivX, and Xvid. The player also has a built in DVB-T receiver and an AV out port.

Currently there is not much more information known about this new PMP but it is likely it will be compatible with MP3 files as well. Also the HT-250 has thrown in the memory card slot of choice, SD, to carry your media on.

Via uber gizmo

Posted by eric at 11:52 AM

October 11, 2006

The RCA Lyra X3030

One problem with a lot of PMPs is that they hardly have any internal memory, so you always have to decide what content you want to put on the player. Well that's not a problem with the new RCA Lyra X3030 Personal Media Recorder. The new X3030 is a pocket sized device is able to hold 120 hours of video on its 30GB hard drive.

There is also a 3.6" LCD screen that has very crisp images and is perfect for personal viewing, there is also a built in microphone for voice recording.

The player has USB to transfer files to and from your PC and is compatible with services like Yahoo! Music Unlimited and emusic.com. The X3030 also has the ability to record video from sources such as analog TV and DVDs via DivX.

Via GEARlog

Posted by eric at 10:36 AM

Apple to Announce Wireless iPod Video

Come on, you didn't really thing the "It's Showtime" announcement was going to be it for the year did you? Well it's not, according to engadget, Steve Jobs & Co. are supposedly finally about completed with the wireless / video iPod. This new iPod that is currently still just a concept will feature a widescreen touch display, and will be completely wireless.

Supposedly Steve Jobs and Co. are preparing to announce this new device in the very near future so keep an eye out for it. I mean come on the nano and shuffle got complete makeovers, it's only fair the iPod does too.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 6:15 AM

October 10, 2006

SOLVO's New S830 PMP

It seems like everyone keeps coming out with the "all-in-one" PMP and they all think they are the first. Well although it isn't the first, SOLVO's new S830 all-in-one PMP with DMB and GPS sure is one of the sleekest. This new player sports a beautiful 7" screen and runs at 480x234. The player only has 128MB of internal memory though, so no watching a whole TV series or movie unless you can fit it on a SD card (a 1GB SD card is included)

The GPS is powered by a SiRF Star III chip, while TV is the standard T-DMB variety, along with an AV-in plug, both of which are recordable if you've got the storage space. You can watch live TV anywhere that uses DVB-T for digital broadcasting. That covers much of Europe, Australia and parts of Asia and South America.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 9:41 AM

October 9, 2006

The Swedish PMC200

In the world of Swedish PMPs it looks like there may be a new king. Swedish Valei Computer is ready to take the crown as they release the first PMP in Sweden in 8 months. Their new PMC200 comes with a host of features including a 3.5" screen with 16:9 aspect ratio and compatibility with DivX, AVI and MPEG.

This player also has your standard features of video out and the ability to read text files plus something not every PVP can do, record videos. The baby also only has up to four hours of battery life and for now is only being released in Sweden. The player may hit the UK sometime in the future but will probably never make it to this side of the Atlantic.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 12:21 PM

October 8, 2006

The all-in-one KNC HR-2800

I've said it before and i'll say it again, here is the most functional all-in-one PMP. KNC recently unveiled their new HR-2800 which sports a 3.6" LCD, 400 MHz CPU and a homebrew GUI to boot. The player supports AVI, MPEG4, DivX, and XviD as well as MP3 files.

The player doesn't just stop there though it has software programs for every feature like a portable version of "Winamp". The player also has a 1.3 megapixel camera, and video output.

Don't go anywhere yet though we're just getting started, the feature that makes this unit the most unique one I've seen yet is it's video game capabilities. This player will apparently include NES and GPA emulators to get your retro game fix. However the one downside is the player only has 1GB of internal memory with an SD card slot. The price is quite reasonable though at just around $127.

Via engadget

Posted by eric at 9:41 AM

Toshiba DVD and Portable Media Player Hybrid

Toshiba reccently showed off their new video player at CEATEC in Japan which is an attractive mix between a DVD player and PMP. The player supports DivX video codec and 1seg digital TV. In case you're wondering, 1seg is an HD mobile digital video broadcasting service in japan that was officially launched in April of last year, and uses the H.264 video codec.

While there are still a lot of questions about this new unit one fact that took many by surprise was the lack of a widescreen. Also sorry to all my non-japanese readers, this one is for Japan only.

Via Gizmodo

Posted by eric at 9:31 AM

October 6, 2006

Toshiba Gigabeat V30 Reviewed

CNET has reviewed the Toshiba Gigabeat V30

Quote: "The Toshiba Gigabeat V offers audio, video, and photo playback in a slim and original form factor; PMC software is intuitive; solid processor performance; compatible with WMA Lossless; standard USB port; excellent audio quality; good rated battery life."

Read the full Review

Posted by eric at 8:32 AM

October 4, 2006

The New JXD628 All in One PMP

The Chinese company JXD has come out with one of the most versatile PMPs yet. The 1GB JXD628 sports a 3" LCD video in and out and your standard features of calculator, calendar, and even a electronic dictionary.

Now while some PMPs only allow you to create slideshows with pictures from other sources the JXD628 resolves that problem with a built in 2 megapixel camera. Another interesting feature is the rumor of some sort of video game functionality.

The downside is memory, this player only has a internal hard drive of 1GB and while there is an SD slot you still can't hold to much video at once. As far as file support the JXD628 offers DizX, XviD and ASF for video, MP3, WMA, and WAV for music, and just the simple JPEG for slideshows. Also another downside is only 4-5 hours of battery life. So it looks to me like maybe they are trying to pack too much into one unit to cheaply. I think a better hard drive could make this PMP one of the best.

Via dapreview

Posted by eric at 9:29 AM

The Wolverine ESP 120GB PMP

It looks like Mac users finally have another option. Wolverine Data has introduced its ESP a PMP that is compatible for both the PC and the Mac! This bad boy comes in 80GB and 120GB models. Each player has the ability to play video and music and display photos.

Another very nice feature of this player is that it is compatible with all memory card formats. The ESP has a built in 7-in-1 flash media card reader making it compatible with CompactFlash, MicroDrive, Secure Digital, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and XD Card formats.

Weighing in at 10.2 ounces and display of 3.6" this seems like a nice little video player. The Wolverine uses USB 2.0 to connect to Mac or PC and can play all standard picture, music, and video files. The player also has an AM/FM Radio. Press Release

Posted by eric at 7:27 AM

October 2, 2006

The Coby PMP4320 Reviewed

CNET has reviewed the Coby PMP4320

Quote: "The Coby PMP4320 offers photo viewing and audio/video playback and recording, an expansion SD slot, a built-in kickstand, and stereo speakers. It's compatible with many video formats and has extras such as a text reader, an FM radio/recorder, and a voice recorder."

Read the full Review

Posted by eric at 10:44 AM

A Portable Video Player For Your Wrist

And you thought that all portable video players looked the same. Well here is a new innovative PMP watch. Similar to the Aigo F029, only much more attractive, the Shenzhen Adragon Digitek's MP4 watch let's you watch your favorite videos on the connivence of your wrist. And people were starting to think watches were going out of style because of cell-phones.

The snazzy new MP4 watch has line-in capabilities, five EQ settings, and USB 2.0 connectivity. Heck you can even watch your favorite TV shows underwater as this watch sports a water/shockproof enclosure. Unfortunately it may be awhile before the watch actually hits the market so for now the only option is the ugly Aigo F029.

Via Engadget

Posted by eric at 10:21 AM

October 1, 2006

The iubi Blue 2500

There's a new player on the field and it's not looking to hot. Iubi is a new name to most but they have come out with a cheap high performance PVP. The iubi Blue 2500 has a 4.3" screen with a resolution of 480x272. The player is a 30GB internal hard drive and supports just about every video format possible.

While at first it sounds like a great player, you might want to take a closer look. Iubi's goal was to create a powerfull player at a cheap price so they cut a lot of corners to do so.

To start it's rather large for a portable player Measuring 80 x 131 x 19mm and weighing 260 grams. Also it isn't exactly attractive. covered in swathes of anonymous black plastic this is not a quality housing like those found on an Archos player, plus it attracts finger prints like a crime scene. Handling the player on a daily basis makes you worry about the build quality and longevity.

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Posted by eric at 7:13 AM

September 28, 2006

Mio H610 Personal GPS Unit and PMP

While the Mio H610’s main purpose in life is to provide you with directions from A to B it also doubles as a basic PMP. The player uses touch screen that takes up the majority of the player. Similar to the FineDrive M300, the touch screen is very easy to navigate with large icons for each function of the player such as music and video playback. The device plays MP3 and Divx files via a SD card memory slot, sorry no internal memory here.

If you are more interested in a video player than look elsewhere, however if you’re in the market for a GPS and would like to watch a TV show or two in the car than this is for you. The Mio H610 will come out in November at a MSRP of $499.95.

Via Gizmodo

Posted by eric at 8:44 AM

The Archos 504, A 160GB PVP

We first mentioned the Archos 504 back in mid August, but there wasn’t too much information available at the time. Well now Archos has come clean on all the details of the new 160GB PMP. In my opinion this new PMP is the most versatile and capable of any PVP out there. Not only does it have 160GB of internal memory but can be used (with an addition accessory) as a DVR for your TV, so no more paying a monthly fee for TiVo.

The Archos 504 has a widescreen that measures 4.3 inches and if that isn’t big enough for you then just used the option DVR accessory. Not only can the player display MPEG-4 files on your TV it can also record from TV and other sources in MPEG-4 format. The battery on the player can play 17 hours of music or 5 ½ hours of video. Another nice feature that not a lot of other PMPs have is the ability to read PDF files.

Via MobileWhack

Posted by eric at 8:33 AM

September 26, 2006

StormBlue A9+ Bluetooth PVP

For so long we have seen cell phones that are starting to come equipped with video players, but what about a video player equipped with a cell phone. Well Advanced MP3 Players has done just that with their new StormBlue A9+ bluetooth compatible PVP. So not only can you use bluetooth headphones with this bad boy but you can make and receive calls with your bluetooth enabled mobile phone.

The StormBlue A9+ is available in 2GB and 4GB models with an SD memory card slot to add more storage. The player features a 2-inch, 220x x 176, 262,144-colour display and plays back standard music files as well as MPEG 4 video files. The rechargeable battery offers 11 hours playback for video files or 39 hours for music. The player also comes with an FM tuner.

Via MobileWhack

Posted by eric at 9:19 AM

September 25, 2006

Doghouse Electronics' RoverTV

There are a lot of PVPs out there that seem more like MP3 players with the added bonus of video playback. Well doghouse electronics' has decided to focus more on the PVP end and make a beautiful widescreen video player. While the RoverTV screen takes up most of the player (4.1") it is not touch screen like you may have guessed, in fact the buttons are located on the side. Another downside is the player does not come with any internal memory, but the player does include a 2GB SD card.

While the device was designed primarily just for video it also features music playback, photo and eBook viewing, voice recording and radio to name a few.

All in all, the RoverTV is a decent device with a nice wide screen, but performance is far from outstanding. You can only hold a max of 2GB on an external memory card, battery life is only around 6 hours and touch screen controls would help immensely. Sounds to me like this company is headed straight for the doghouse

Press Release

Posted by eric at 9:45 AM

MSI D310 Finally Hits Stores

The new MSI D310 that was announced in April has finally hit the market. The MSI D310 is lightweight and portabe weighing in at only 180 grams, yet still packing a beautiful 4.2" color screen. The Player also supports auto scanning, digital Teletext, a remote and AV out to watch your video on a larger TV.

As with most every other PMP the player can also be used for audio and photp viewing. The downside to the player is NO internal memory meaning you will need to get some high capacity SD cards if you want to hold any sizable amount of video.

The player has what's called a Freeway receiver, which means it'll work anywhere that uses DVB-T for digital broadcasting. That covers much of Europe, Australia and parts of Asia and South America.

Via Tech Digest

Posted by eric at 8:59 AM

September 24, 2006

The New Commodore Gravel

Despite it’s rather interesting name the Commodore Gravel looks to be a very versatile PVP. With the ability to play MP4, MPEG, DivX, Xvid, WMV, MP3, WMA, WAV, JPG, BMP and GIF files it seems like there’s nothing that this little guy isn’t up to.

It has 1 or 2GB of internal flash memory, plus an expandable SD slot for removable memory, and plays on its 2.8” screen.

Then there's the Gravel in Home system, which has a 80GB hard disk, Video On Demand and Replay TV support. This sounds like an interesting feature but there is not too much information on it at this time.Press Release

Posted by eric at 7:36 AM

September 22, 2006

The New FineDrive M300

FineDrive, a Korean company, offers a new GPS device that also has an integrated T-DMB receiver (Digital TV Tuner) and PMP capabilities. The FineDrive M300 weighs only 130 grams, has a 3.5" touch screen and 3GB of internal memory.

The M300 will presumably also have an SD expansion slot. This is the perfect electronic device to have in your car rather than having three different devices. Unfortunately though this player is only available in Korea right now.

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Posted by eric at 6:21 AM

The Toshiba MES20VW Reviewed

Earlier this week it was said that Toshiba will be coming with a new line of PVPs. Well one of our partners, Digital Trends had a chance to test out and review the MES30VW.

Quote:
"I like the design of the Gigabeat S series better than the iPod. You have to compare the two because Gigabeat looks too much like the iPod not to. The 30-gigabyte version, which I test-drove, comes in white and the 60-gig version is black. Gigabeat is also better proportioned than my iPod—at least for me."

Read The Full Review

Posted by eric at 5:46 AM

September 20, 2006

Disney Releases Their Own PVP

Disney has announced their own portable video player. The Disney Mix Max Player was announced Tuesday as an upgraded version of the Disney Mix Stick music player. The new features are the ability to play movies and view digital photos on top of listening to music.

Disney has taken SanDisk's approach to media players by offering expansion slots for memory cards to increase device capacity rather than equipping the devices with large internal memories. Disney is also selling memory cards with Disney content already on them.

Similar to other Disney products the players are colorful easy-to-use versions of players designed for adults. The player has a 2.2" screen, 512MB of internal memory and a battery life os two hours for video and eight hours for music.

Official Press Release

Posted by eric at 6:16 AM

September 14, 2006

Microsoft Unveils the Zune

There have been a lot of rumors floating around about Microsoft's answer to the iPod and iTunes and today they were confirmed. In a press conference today Microsoft unveiled details of the first products to be released under its Zune brand.

The Zune media player will have an internal memory of 30GB, and be able to play both audio and video files. The player also already comes preloaded with content so it's ready to go right out of the box.

The Zune will also include wireless technology and a built in FM tuner. Microsoft has also added the ability to change the backdrop image so that every player is unique to its owner.

Along with the player Microsoft has also announced the launch of Zune Marketplace. Zune Marketplace sounds very similar to Napster. You either have the ability to download single tracks for a small fee, or pay a monthly fee for unlimited downloads.

View Official Press Release

Posted by eric at 8:52 PM

Toshiba Releases The New Gigabeat V Series

Look out apple there's a player in town and his name is the Toshiba Gigabeat V. Ok so it doesn't sound as cool as the iPod but it's got some seriously good features. This player was built on the success of the gigabeat S series, the 2 main improvements are a larger screen (3.5") and longer battery life.

The Gigabeat V is designed to work with PlaysForSure subscription-based video download services. The new player also supports the ability to transfer photos directly from your digital camera.

The player which comes with 30GB internal drive can hold 8 hours of video or 25 hours of music. One of the nicer features is built in speakers. Now you can enjoy your video or music content anywhere even if you've forgoten your headphones.

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Posted by eric at 5:36 AM

September 12, 2006

Creative's New Widescreen Video Player

The Creative Zen is a very well known name in the world of portable video players. The new Zen W does not disappoint with it's crystal clear wide screen and wonderful features. Some features include a built-in microphone, organizer with calendar and contacts list, and a click with date and time. This new PVP will also allow you to transfer photos from your digital camera; so you can free up some space on that long vacation when your computer isn't around.

The player also allows you to play MP3s and is compatible with all the major music download sits. The player also plays all major video formats including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4-SP, MJPEG and XviD.

Read the Full Story

Posted by eric at 6:47 AM

August 21, 2006

Ergonomics Over Sleekness: The Curon QCOX

We're back to Korean news with this one. Specifically, this PMP comes to us from South Korea, and it's got an interesting name. Aside from being worth a ton of points in Scrabble, the QCOX is a bit unconventional in its design. It turns away from the conventional super-sleek appearance and has an unusual control mechanism.

Control is handled by the knob on the side of the device. With a 4.3" LCD screen, it also sports an FM tuner, GPS capabilities, and music, video, and document playback. Apparently it also supports TV out with HD quality, unlike anything we're really familiar with when it comes to linking a PVP to a TV. Though, this may become more common as the AMD processor that's in it is gaining popularity.

It is an HD player with 30 gigs of memory. It will be going on sale in South Korea next month, with a price tag of between 500,000 and 600,000 won (approximately $500 to $600).

Posted by mark at 11:49 PM

Archos Rolls Out Five New Portable Video Devices

Here's a refreshing change. There's some PMP news coming out of a non-Asian country. Archos, a well-known name in the world of portable video players, has unveiled five new devices, which they're calling their "Generation 4" line of PMPs. They're all going to be HD players, but the size differs between models.

The first to come out will be the 404 and 604 models (pictured), with 3.5" and 4.3" screens, respectively. Each of these will have 30 gigabytes. The 404 will be $300, and the 604 $350. There's nothing really special about these. Their features are fairly simple. However, the 404 will eventually be released as a special version with a built-in camcorder, and also a special version of the 604 will launch later in the year, with a touchscreen interface and wireless connectivity. Regular versions of each will ship in September. In addition to both versions of the 404 and 604, there'll be a monstrous 160 gigger with the model number 504. Details about this one haven't been released, though. Finally, we've got some interesting new products to talk about that will actually be released in the United States.

Check out other Archos devices

Via Engadget

Posted by mark at 6:12 AM

The XPIN MX-430 is Packed With Functionality

There's a new PMP that's been announced, the XPIN MX-430, and it comes to us from Korea (where else?) that seems to have everything you could possibly want from a portable device without it being a UMPC, even though it does have many characteristics of an ultra mobile computer.

Headlined as a "mobile infotainment system", it can play virtually all video formats, in addition to being able to have connectivity with DVD and DivX players. It also has a built-in GPS antenna. Additionally, it's got an LCD touchscreen, which I've always thought it the only way to make a worthwhile portable video player. It will cost roughly the equivalent of $600, but like many things in Korea, there's no sign yet that this will be coming to the US.

Via Sci Fi Tech

Posted by mark at 5:36 AM

August 17, 2006

China Announces PVP For Your Wrist

Sadly, there are few portable video players out there that really distinguish themselves from one another. You could probably walk into a Korean A/V store and you'd find a wall of devices that looked identical. So, there's something that really piques my interest about this new Chinese watch that also is a remarkably capable video player.

The F209, as it's called, has a 160 x 128 resolution, with an OLED display that looks pretty slick. MPEG-4, XviD, and AVI files are all playable, which is pretty nice for something that you wear around your wrist

There's everything you expect from a dedicated PVP - a USB port, headphone jack, and playback control buttons. It sounds perfect for those times when you need to kill an hour or two but didn't have the foresight to lug around your portable video device.

This is only in China for the time being, with 799 renminbi (CNY) as the price for a 512 MB capacity, which is about $100, or 1,099 CNY ($125) for the 1 GB version. That's not too bad for a video player or for a nice watch, but if these ever make it to the US, expect those prices to inflate drastically.

Via Engadget and Wrist Dreams

Posted by mark at 7:22 AM

The Solvo S330. Looks Pretty Cool.

Here's another cool-looking portable media player from Korea, this time courtesy of Solvo. It's in sleek, black casing with a very impressive 480 x 272 WQVGA screen. It supports MPEG (1/2/4), DivX, XviD, OGG, and MP3 formats. This full-featured baby also sports built-in GPS and a DMB tuner.

There's also a pre-installed dictionary application. Additionally, there's support for Flash games, a feature that's regrettably not included in most of the portable video devices out there. The S330 weighs in at only 240 grams.

At this point, we have no idea if it'll be coming to the U.S. or at what price it'll go for in Korea. It's quite possible that this will just be another addition to the pile of Korean-exclusive PMPs.

Engadget via TechEBlog

Posted by mark at 2:56 AM

August 16, 2006

Bluedot BMP-1430 30GB Linux Portable Video Player

Japanese Bluedot offers a portable media player that runs Linux and allows you to run your own Linux applications on it.

The Bluedot BMP-1430 features a 30GB HDD, 4.3 inch wide-screen, 480×272 pixel resolution, photo album, file manager, FM radio, text viewer, calendar, calculator, stopwatch and alarm clock.
Supported video formats are MPEG-1/-2/-4, WMV7/8/9 and XviD.
The Linux PMP measures 133x79x25.5mm. Apparently the hardware is developed by Digital Cube, most likely it is based on a Digital Cube T43.
More details on the Bluedot site (Japanese). Via CrissCross.

Posted by i4u at 7:14 AM

July 12, 2006

New Portable Player From SupportPlus Group

The Dutch company SupportPlus has a new palm-sized video player, with a 20 GB hard drive. This company curiously has a knack for creating products with indistinct names, like the Rechargeable Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, so there's no snazzy name for their new PVP. It's just referred to as the "20gb portable media player".

It not only plays a wide variety of video and music formats, it also has a built-in digital camera, with a 1.3 megapixel resolution, typical of gadgets that throw in a digi cam on the side. Obviously there's no memory card slot, but there is USB functionality to easily fill that 20 GB of space. Full specifications are as follows:

* Capacity: 20GB internal 1.8" HDD
* LCD: 3.5" TFT
* Video resolution: MAX. 640 x 480
* Video frame rate: MAX. 30fps support
* Video recording: 640 x 480 (30fps)/ 320 x 240 (30fps)
* File support: MPEG4, AVI, DIVX, MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG, JPEG, BMP, GIF
* PC interface: USB ver. 2.0/1.1
* MP3 bit rate: 8~320Kbps and VBR
* Frequency response: 20Hz~20KHz
* Camera module: 1.3M pixel CMOS
* USB2.0 mass storage device
* Download speed: Max. 480Mbps
* Playback time: Up to 5 hrs (Video)
* Charging time: about 3 hrs (cradle or DC adaptor)
* Built-in rechargeable Li-Polymer battery (3.7V, 2700mAn)
* High quality music sound (S/N ratio: 90dB, THD:<0.25%)
* FM tuner: default: 76~108MHz (worldwide CH)
* MP3 encoding: 32Kbps (Voice Rec)/ 128Kbps (line-Rec)
* Headphone output: 12mW + 12mW
* Internal speaker output: 0.5W + 0.5W

This is currently being sold in Holland at various retail prices, for a few hundred euros.

Check out other 20 GB HD portable video players

Via DAPreview

Posted by mark at 8:04 AM

June 30, 2006

The i-Station T43 From Digital Cube

Running on Linux 2.6, the latest offering from Digital Cube is the T43 i-Station, successor to the V43 released last year. There's a 4.3" TFT screen that displays all the popular formats -- DivX, xVid, MPEG, and WMV.

Aditionally, a USB 2.0 port is built right into the player, allowing for immediate transfer from flash drives and other USB devices. With 64 MB of DDR RAM and up to 30 GB of storage space, it's not a bad little gadget. Finally, there's a DMB tuner and built-in GPS navigation. Right now we don't know how much this will cost nor if and when it will make a stateside launch.

Via Akihabara

Posted by mark at 9:48 AM

June 23, 2006

Odd-i's New Feature-Packed Device

One thing we've learned about the cool video devices from Odd-i is that they are anything but "odd". The PVP pioneering company now has a new product in Korea, the P15DN. This thing looks pretty slick. It sports a 4" wide screen with a user-friendly feature-exhaustive menu screen.

We've said that some portable media devices look like portable computers before, but few have taken it to this level. The P15DN supports BMP, BMV, EMF, GIF, JPEG, WBMP, WMF, MPEG1, MPEG4 SP, Xvid and DivX files, and it also can read MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, and HWP documents. As if that's not enough, GPS is built-in standard and it's got 20 GB and 30 GB HDD versions.

With its built-in FM tuner, and the ability to directly record audio and video, in addition to a pre-installed audio dictionary, this is one of the most full-featured devices we've seen in a long time. Pricing and availability details are not on Odd-i's site, but you can bet this thing will hold a pretty heft price tag.

Product page (Korean). Via Akihabara.

Posted by mark at 2:52 AM

June 17, 2006

The Fully Loaded WXP350 from Wizxer

Recently announced was the Wixzer WXP350, a portable media player with a ton of features. It runs on Windows CE, the typical Windows Smartphone software. In fact, it is pretty much a high-end Smartphone, without the phone part. It's got Bluetooth, wireless Internet, and GPS. In addition, it includes a 1.3 Megapixel camera and likely substandard digital camcorder.

More technical specifications include that it has an ARM9 processor, it is a 4" touch screen, and can run 6 hours of video on one charge. It's got USB functionality and comes in both a 20 GB and 30 GB model. This is the PVP for me. The CE platform makes it essentially a pocket-sized tablet computer. Also, its 16:9 resolution makes video watching more ideal than other devices out there. And hey, you can never have too many digital cameras, right? Although, I am a critic when it comes to expandable memory, so no matter how large the hard drive, I am always a little disappointed when there is no memory card slot, which is the case with the WXP350.

Pricing and availability are still under-wraps at this point.

More at Wizxer. Via dapreview

Posted by mark at 1:44 AM

June 16, 2006

Philips Announces PMC7230 Portable Media Center

Equipped with a 3.5" screen, the PMC7230 from Philips is one of the newest entrants into the portable media device fray. It comes equipped with an impressive 30 GB hard drive, which will hold about 15,000 audio tracks. With the PMC7230, you'll be able to download video or audio directly from sources like your TV. One downside is that it does not have a memory card slot, and considering how quickly video files can eat up space, this device is most likely intended for people who want to swap out their content from time to time.

It's also compatible with Microsoft's PlaysForSure platform. What's also nice about this device is that you will be able to watch videos for a good 5 hours (or music for 18 hours) before needing a recharge. The Philips PMC7230 Portable Media Center currently has a scheduled street date of September 2006 in the US, with an estimated retail price of $349.99, which is about the going rate for a PVP with this level of functionality.

Via Everything USB

Posted by mark at 8:56 AM

Acer MP-500

It looks like Acer's got a new portable media player on the way, at least in the European market. The MP-500 sports a 3.5" QVGA screen with support for an impressive list of formats: DivX, XviD, WMV9, MPEG-2/4, JPEG, BMP, GIF, WMA, and MP3.

The device can record both audio and video, and with the built-in 20 GB hard disk drive, you'll be able to capture a ton of content on this incredibly slim device. There's also an SD slot for increased memory capability. Right now, it's going for 350 Euro (about $430). It looks pretty easy to use but is not one of the most stunningly appealing designs we've seen for a PMP.

Via Engadget

Posted by mark at 5:28 AM

May 16, 2006

Vosonic VP8360 Multimedia Viewer

The Vosonic VP8360 portable media player features a 3.6 inch color screen and a 2.5" inch Hard-drive bay.

The hard-drive bay can be equipped with HDD ranging from 40GB to 120GB.
Integrated is also a multi-card reader supporting all common memory card formats. The video player supports Play Motion-JPEG in AVI and MOV, MPEG-1, MPEG-4 and Xvid file format.
The audio player supports MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC.

Vosonic's VP8360 supports audio and video recording. Other features include FM-Tuner, Games, USB 2.0 and TV-Out. The Vosonic VP8360 PMP measures 72x135x23mm and weighs 236g. Vosonic is a OEM, so some company needs to buy into this product to bring it to the market.
More details on the Vosonic site. Via DLMag.

Posted by i4u at 7:50 AM

May 2, 2006

Commodore PMC30 30GB PMP Review

Commodore is back as PMP. XtremeComputing has published a review of the Commodore PMC30 30GB portable media player. This PMP looks somehow familiar.

Quote:
"The PMC30 could have been great, the video playback quality on the player even when outputted to a TV was excellent as well as sharp but not as good as the Viliv. Although I thought this player was brilliant in more ways the one thing that stopped it from being great was how temperamental it turned out to be. From the time, I have had the PMP I have had to reset it about 6 times, from where it does not start up properly to crashes from time to time. "
Read the full review.
It is questionable if the Commodore name is still doing anything for new gadgets.

Posted by i4u at 4:44 PM

April 22, 2006

Dream'eo Solo PMP with GPS Review

We reported about the dream'eo Solo 20GB PMP last November. PDA Today published now a review of the Solo with GPS.

Quote:
"So with all this going for it the dream�eo Solo must be an �I have to have it� device right? Not exactly. While the unit is well equipped and the specs look great however the execution of the whole device leaves some room for improvement. The onscreen media interface tends to be sluggish at times and this I am sure is an issue with the now aging CE.Net 4.2, I would like to see a firmware refresh to the new 5.0 OS. "
Read the full review.
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Posted by i4u at 10:02 AM

April 19, 2006

RCA Thomson Lyra X3030 30GB PMP Coming

Thomson will release a 30GB version of its new Lyra X3000 portable media player.

RCA introduced the X3000 at the CES 2006. This rather cool PMP went on sale end of March. Wal-mart sells the RCA X3000 for $388.87.

The new RCA X3030 with the 30GB HDD is supposed to ship in May says a report on Engadget.


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Posted by i4u at 7:17 AM

March 29, 2006

Archos Lowers Price on Gmini 402 Camcorder PMP

Archos lowers the price of the Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder from $369.99 to $299.99 starting April 1st.

Amazon.com already offers the Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder for $299.99.

The Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder features a 20GB HDD and a 1.2MP camera with 2x zoom. The PlaysForSure PMP has a 2.2 inch color screen. Archos Gmini 402 Camcorder PMP Features:

• Up to 10 hours of battery life for music playback, 4 hours for video playback, and 2 hours for video capture
• Multi-tasking 20 GB multimedia player with integrated video camcorder/still camera
• Capture up to 50 hours of video (MPEG 4 SP); 2x digital zoom; 1.2 megapixel still resolution
• Compatible with MP3, WMA, WAV, protected WMA, MPEG-4, WMV and protected Windows Media Video
• Plays back MPEG-4 SP video with B-Frames with stereo sound; displays JPEG photos
• Multi-tasking 20 GB multimedia player with integrated video camcorder/still camera
• Capture up to 50 hours of video (MPEG 4 SP); 2x digital zoom; 1.2 megapixel still resolution
• Compatible with MP3, WMA, WAV, protected WMA, MPEG-4, WMV and protected Windows Media Video
• Plays back MPEG-4 SP video with B-Frames with stereo sound; displays JPEG photos
• Up to 10 hours of battery life for music playback, 4 hours for video playback, and 2 hours for video capture

Posted by i4u at 3:34 PM

March 22, 2006

viliv P1 Available at 10% Discount and Free Shipping

As you probably know by now the Korean viliv P1 30GB portable media player is selling in the United States since about a week. Episodic Media is now offering for a limited time 10% discount and free shipping (offer valid until April 30th).

So if you had your eye on the viliv P1, now is a good time to get one. The standard price of the viliv P1 is $499.95.
More details on the viliv shop.
For more cool portable media players visit our shopping guide.

Posted by i4u at 5:45 PM

March 16, 2006

viliv P2 Spotted

DAPReview spotted the viliv P2 at the CeBIT just when the viliv P1 finally hits the US market.

Update:
viliv P2 coming to US and more Details are available.

The viliv P2 shown in the photo is still not finalized. It sports a 4.3 inch screen and a more compact design than the viliv P1.


The Korean viliv P1 appeared first in July 2005. Episodic Media brought this interesting PMP now to the US and Europe. It sells for $499.95.

Posted by i4u at 3:38 PM

February 28, 2006

Neosol CLIOD DMB TV Portable Media Player

It looks like most new portable media player hitting the market in Korea feature now digital DMB TV receivers.

The Neosol CLIOD 3550 is no exception. The compact 30GB/20GB PMP features a T-DMB Tuner and a 160,000 color TFT-LCD screen.
Supported file formats are MPEG1/2/4, ASF, AVI(Divx, XviD)and WMV9.

Suggested price is 398,000 KRW (~$410) for 20GB and 438,000KRW (~$451) for 30GB. The company is releasing the CLIOD 3550 in March.
More details and photos on AVing.

Posted by i4u at 8:52 AM

February 12, 2006

Neo Digits 20GB Portable Media Player

The Neo Digits 20GB portable media player features a 3.6 inch color screen with 320x240 pixel resolution.

This PVP supports the following media file formats: MPEG1/2/4, DivX, Xvid, DVD Vob file, SVCD, VCD, JPG, BMP, GIF, MP3, WMA and Ogg Vorbis.
Other features of the Neo Digits PMP are FM radio, direct MP3 encoding, remote control CFII slot and USB Host port. It measures 5x 3x0.7 inch and weighs 200g.
The I4U Shop is selling the Neo Digits PMP currently for $398.33.

More portable video player on the market are ranked in our Best PVPs shopping guide.

Posted by i4u at 4:36 PM

February 5, 2006

MSI Mega View 588 20GB Portable Video Player

The MSI Mega View 588 is a straight forward portable media player with a 20GB hard-drive and a 3.5 inch color screen.

Amazon.com sells the MSI Mega View 588 for $352.99.

Other features include SD/MMC card slot, photo viewer, USB 2.0 OTG, WMV, MPEG4, DivX video support, MP3 and WMA audio file support, TV Out, 5 hours video play time and 7.5 hours audio play time. Find the best Portable Media Player in our PVP Shopping Guide.

Posted by i4u at 8:24 AM

February 3, 2006

DMB Tuner Add-on for Cowon A2 PMP

Cowon launched a DMB Tuner Add-on for its A2 portable media player.

The Cowon DM1 will allow users in Korea watch digital TV on their A2. As reported the Cowon A2 is also available in the USA for $449. Of course the DMB Tuner is not usable in the States, as there is no DMB broadcast.
The Cowon DM1 sells for about $120.
More details and hi-res photos on AkihabaraNews.

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Posted by i4u at 1:14 PM

January 23, 2006

MediaReady Flyboy Linux PMP Review

NewsForge published a review of the Linux Portable Media player MediaReady Flyboy by Video Without Boundaries.

Quote:
" After using the Flyboy for a few weeks, I'm not impressed enough with the unit to want one permanently. The concept is good, but the execution leaves much to be desired.

There are a few major downsides to the Flyboy. It takes far too long to copy video content to the device to make it useful as a portable video player. The device is slow, and the video playback just isn't good enough to justify the high price tag. "
Read the full review. Compare Prices.
About the MediaReady Flyboy:
The MediaREADY Flyboy is a portable MPEG4 media player and recorder. This portable device allows you to record up to 40 hours of video, store over 100,000 digital pictures, or hold up to 370 hours of music on its 20 GB hard drive. The Flyboy has a 3.5 inch LCD screen with built-in speakers. The size is 5 in. (w) x 3 in. (h) x 0.9 in. (d). It weighs 220g.

Posted by i4u at 7:44 AM

December 27, 2005

CyberHome PMP 4000 and PMP 7000

CyberHome announces two portable media players with high-end feature sets.

The CyberHome PMP 4000 features a 4 inch screen. The PMP 7000 goes big with a 7 inch one. Both PMP's are supposed to be able to carry 80 hours of video or 10,000 MP3 files. This would suggest a hard-drive of about 30 or 40GB.
Interesting is the TV out. It supports 1080i.


The CyberHome PMP 4000 and PMP 7000 are supposed to ship in January 2006 starting at $399. More details on Mobility Today.

CyberHome has lots of low-cost consumer electronics on the US market. See them on here.

Posted by i4u at 3:28 PM

November 17, 2005

Dream'eo Solo 20GB PMP

The Dream'eo Solo Portable video player runs on the Intel XScale CPU 400MHz and sports a 20GB hard-drive.

The 3.5 inch display has QVGA resolution. Other features include USB 2.0, MP4, WMA, DivX and AVI video playback, photo viewer, mp3 and WMA audio support, TV Out and voice recorder.
It is not clear if this PMP is already available from an retailer.
More details on the Dream'eo site.

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Posted by i4u at 7:25 AM

November 7, 2005

Cowon A2 30GB PMP available in USA

Korean Cowon started to offer the Cowon A2 PMP in the United States.
The Cowon A2 features a 4" TFT LCD Display (16:9 Wide), plays AVI (DivX, XviD), WMV, ASF, MP3, WMA, OGG Playback, AV Recording (from TV, VTR), JPEG, BMP and PNG Pictures, FM-Tuner and built-in speakers.

Cowon sells the Cowon A2 for $449.00 through their online store.

This price makes it more expensive than the new Creative Zen Vision. Find more PMPs in our shopping guide.

Posted by i4u at 1:56 PM

October 29, 2005

Photos of Viliv P1 Flash Userinterface

We reported about the interesting Viliv P1 PMP from Korea in July. AVing posted some interesting photos of the Macromedia Flash User interface of the Viliv P1.

The Viliv P1 has the looks of an iPod merged with a Sony PSP. This 18mm thin PMP with a 16:9 screen goes on sale in Korea next month for 420,000 KRW (~$400). Check the myviliv site (Korean) for more details.

Find the bestselling PVPs in our Shopping Guide

Posted by i4u at 8:47 AM

October 13, 2005

Review of odd-i P-10 PMP with 2MP Digital Camera

We reported about the Korean odd-i P10 multi-functional PMP in September.

Korean PMP site PMPInside has one of their elaborate reviews published of the odd-i P10 with tons of photos. The review is in Korean, but the photos are worth taking a look. The odd-i site seems also to be updated and also shows the red version of this PMP.
I still wonder when such a device will be available outside of Korea.
The ODD-i features a 4 inch screen with 480 x 272px resolution. The ODD-i plays MPEG1, MPEG4 SP, XVID, Divx 3.x/4.x/5.x, WMV7/8/9, MP3, WMA, OGG and AC3 files. The portable video player measures 146x74x25mm. Other features include: USB 2.0, FM-Tuner, Photo viewer and text viewer.

Posted by i4u at 4:04 PM

September 28, 2005

PQI mPack P400 with 40GB HDD

Apparently PQI is offering soon the mPack P400 PMP with a 40GB hard-drive.

The PQI mPack 400 features 3.5 inch full color LCD with a maximum 800 x 576 high definition resolution and and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround. Both the high resolution and the surround sound seem to be a first for a PMP. The mPack 400 features a TV Out and a CF card slot.
There is no information yet on the PQI site, but AVing already posted several hi-res photos of the PQI mPack P400.


We reported about the PQI mPack P500, PQI mTrix Portable Video Player and the PQI mPack 600 before.

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Posted by i4u at 3:02 PM

September 20, 2005

Korean 7 inch PMP with DMB TV

Not much is known about this orange 7 inch portable media player from Korea (NDM-710). It has a DMB TV tuner and it looks pretty.


More details on PMP Inside (Korean). Via AkihabaraNews.








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Posted by i4u at 10:03 AM

September 15, 2005

Korean Odd-i P-10 PMP with 2MP Digital Camera

Here is another one of those PMP's with integrated digital camera. See also the PQI mPack P500. The 20GB Korean ODD-i P-10 portable media player features a 2 mega-pixel camera.

The ODD-i features a 4 inch screen with 480 x 272px resolution. The ODD-i plays MPEG1, MPEG4 SP, XVID, Divx 3.x/4.x/5.x, WMV7/8/9, MP3, WMA, OGG and AC3 files. The portable video player measures 146x74x25mm. Other features include: USB 2.0, FM-Tuner, Photo viewer and text viewer.
More details on odd-i site (Korean) and on NewLaunches.

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Posted by i4u at 6:50 AM

September 14, 2005

PQI mPack P500 Camera PMP Details

DapReview has published some details about the cool looking PQI mPack P500 PMP with integrated digital camera.

The PQI mPack P500 has a 5GB HDD, 3.2MP digital camera, 2.2 inch screen with 320x240px resolution and USB OTG 2.0. The PQI has an interesting format for an PMP. It looks like a larger camera cell phone. It measures 117 x 56.3 x 22mm.
Apparently the PQI mPack P500 might be available in about 2 month.
Polish PCLab has some real life photos of the mPack P500 from the Computex 2005.

We reported about the PQI mPack P600, PQI mPack 800 and the PQI mTrix in the past.

Posted by i4u at 10:07 AM

July 25, 2005

Shinco PMP-1700 40GB Flip Design Portable Video Player

Hong Kong based Shinco is offering a 40GB portable video player with the looks of a portable DVD player. This might be a new trend to replace the DVD drive with a hard-drive and voila you got a digital portable video player.

The Shinco PMP-1700 measures 195x143x27mm and weighs about 690g. The screen size is 7 inch. Formats supported are AVI, MP4, MPEG, WMA, MP3 and OGG. The Shinco PVP also has a SD card slot.
That is all the information that is available on the Shinco site. (Thanks: Laurence T.) PQI has with the mPack 600 a similar flip-up screen portable video player.

Posted by i4u at 8:07 AM

July 11, 2005

Korean viliv P1 - The Video iPod of Today

I am not sure if Korean PMPEvent had in mind to create a portable video player that strongly reminds on the Apple iPod, or if its just my impression.

Update:
viliv P1 Goes on sale in March in the United States

Still the viliv P1 is quite interesting. It is supposed to feature an all Macromedia Flash UI (see photo below) and a 20GB hard-drive. Another Apple iPod similarity is the click wheel.
The portable media player measures 161.0mm X 74.0mm X 18.0mm and weighs 250g. The screen is 4" with a QVGA resolution. The viliv P1 plays WMV, DivX video, mp3, wma and ogg audio and displays jpgs, png and bmps. Other features include, FM-Tuner, FM-Transmitter and 5.1 Audio output.
Of course no information on when this advanced PMP will hit stores. This PMP is based on the feature list and specifications pretty impressive.
More details on the pmpevent site (Korean), via CDPKorea (Korean).



It looks like Macromedia is having some success licensing their Flash technology to Asian gadget manufacturers for the user interface.

Posted by i4u at 1:51 PM

June 30, 2005

Archos AV700 PMP available for Pre-Order

The recently announced Archos AV700 should ship anytime now. Amazon.com has those new portable video players with a whopping 7 inch screen available for pre-order.

The AV700 with 100GB is selling for $749.99. The 40GB AV700 sells for $569.99.
A quick price comparison shows that Amazon.com has currently the best prices on the 40GB model. Via I4U.

Posted by i4u at 1:48 PM

Centrix MVP-100 Portable Media Player

Here is another portable media player with built-in 1.3MP digital camera. We reported about the BestaPro DMP-1 portable media player the other day, which also featured a 1.3MP digital camera.

The Centrix MVP-100 is offered by Korean Sitec System. The elegant PMP comes with a 20GB hard-drive and a 3.5 inch QVGA screen. It supports AVI, MPG, DivX vidoa formats and MP3, OGG and WMA audio formats. The Centrix MVP-100 measures 130(W) x 78(H) x 24.5(T)mm and weighs 285g.
More details on teh Sitec Systems site.

Posted by i4u at 1:45 PM

BestaPro DMP-1 Portable Media Player

The Korean BestaPro DMP-1 PMP packs tons of features in a compact flip-open design. The BestaPro DMP-1 is powered by a 400Mhz Samsung CPU, 64MB SD-RAM and has 20GB HDD integrated. The screen has QVGA resolution. Measurements are 144.5 x 86 x 24 mm and the weight is 280g. And now get a load of the list of features: Integrated 1.3MP digital video camera, SD-Card Slot, TV-Out, PDA functions, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Games, USB Host, FM-Tuner, Voice Recorder, Flash Player, MP3, WMA and WAV music Player and MP4 video player. So now somebody just needs to start selling this ultra gadget.
More details on DAPReview.

Posted by i4u at 1:43 PM

June 22, 2005

Three New Torica Portable Video Players: TJ-900, TJ-901 and TJ-990

Torica features three new portable video players on its site. Torica only had MP3 players and photo players on the market until now.
The Torica TJ-900 (photo) is a flash memory based video player that supports via an SD-Card slot 1GB of storage. The PVP features an 2.5" screen with 262k colors, MP4, MP3, WMA, Wav, JPG file format support, 6 hours continuous video playback time, alarm, calendar, photo album and games. Measurements of the Torica TJ-900 are 89 x 60 x 18mm. The weight is 130g.
Read about the TJ-901 and TJ-990 below.

The TJ-901 is a HDD based portable video player with a 40GB HDD and a 3.6 inch screen with a strange resolution of 960x234px. The Torica TJ-901 supports native VOB DVD file format besides MP4, DivX, MP2, MP1, MP3, WMA and JPG. The portable video player measures 125 x 78 x 41mm and weighs 340g.

Posted by i4u at 1:44 PM

New RCA Lyra RD2782 PVP/PVR in Stores

RCA was one of the first companies to offer a portable video player with the RCA RD2780.

Now a new RCA Lyra PVP is appearing in some stores. The new RDE2782 is also able to record video. It features a 20GB hard-drive, a 3.6 inch screen, built-in speaker, SD-Card slot, USB 2.0 and supports WMV and MP4.
More details on DAPReview. FADFusion sells the RD2782 for $356.99. I do not know why RCA has not setup wider distribution for this portable video player and recorder yet.

Posted by i4u at 1:35 PM

June 3, 2005

Tatung V620 Windows CE powered PMP at Computex 2005

Tatung shows the V620 20GB portable video player at the Computex 2005 trade-show in Taipei.

The Tatung PVP runs Windows CE 5.0 on a TI DM320 CPU. The PMP supports DivX, MP4 and WMV videos. The screen size is 3.5".
More details and photos on BargainPDA.

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Posted by i4u at 6:08 PM

June 2, 2005

MobiNote announces DP7010-SP 7" PMP with DRM

MobiNote announces a new version of its MobiNote DP7010 at Computex 2005. The new model is dubbed DP7010-SP. I4U reported in March about a potential new MobiNote PMP dubbed DP7020 that should have been shown at CeBit. The specifications match. So MobiNote decided to call their new player DP7010-SP and not DP7020.

The new DVX-POD 7020-SP features built-in speakers and a DRM management solution. MobiNote implemented DivX VOD, a multilingual DRM solution, in the MobiNote DP7010-SP.

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The MobiNote DP7010-SP, a 7" monster MP4 player equipped with the high-quality LTPS (Low Temperature Poly Silicon) screen and MP4 compression technology for playing MP4 videos in a wide screen format (16:9). Furthermore, the MobiNote DP7010-SP has a wide viewing angle of up to 170�. The built-in 20/40GB hard drive, MP3 player, photo viewer, voice recorder, and digital video recorder in the MobiNote DP7010-SP.

MobiNote is an OEM company. So we have to wait until somebody will pick up distribution of the new DP7010-SP to know pricing and availability.



More details in MobiNote press-release.

Posted by i4u at 12:28 PM

May 4, 2005

Digital Cube PuMP iStation i2 PMP surfaced

The 2nd generation of the PuMP iStation seems to be coming soon.

iStationHQ has some preliminary information about the follow-up PMP to the iStation PMP-1000. The i2 is supposed to feature GPS, USB OTG, 5.1 surround sound output and 20 and 30GB HDD configurations.
The new iStation is supposed to come out on May 23rd in Korea.
More details on iStationHQ. (Thanks Scott M.).

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Posted by i4u at 4:41 PM

May 3, 2005

PQI mPack 600 Flip-Up Screen PMP

Taiwanese PQI (Power Quotient International) offers the mPack 600 a portable media player that features a 4 inch screen that folds-up similar to most portable DVD players.

We reported last year about the PQI mPack 800 that sports a "traditional" portable video player design.
The mPack 600 can come in 20 or 30GB hard-drive configurations. The portable player supports USB OTG, SPDIF out and irDA for a remote control.
It measures 120 x 94.5 x 27 mm. Battery life is 6 hours. The portable video player supports MP4, WMA and DivX videos. No information on who is distributing this PMP and for how much.
More details on the PQI site.

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Posted by i4u at 6:25 PM

April 10, 2005

New Archos AV700 Portable Video Player

Archos introduces a satellite TV PVR compatible portable video player based on a French report.

The new Archos AV700 has a 7 inch display and a 60GB hard-drive. It is supposed to be compatible with DishNetwork PVRs.
More details on I4U.

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Posted by i4u at 4:53 PM

March 21, 2005

Keian Portable Media Players

DAPReview has a report from CeBIT highlighting interesting Portable media players from Keian.

The Keian PMPs range from 7 inch models to smaller screen sizes. One PMP also features a digital camera.
more details on DAPReview.

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Posted by i4u at 7:09 AM

March 17, 2005

Apex E2go 20GB Portable Video Player new Low Price!

Apex Digital known for their low-cost DVD player offers the Apex MP-2000 Portable Media Player, first announced last September. CompUSA is now selling the 20GB PVP for a low $329.99.

The Apex MP-2000 has video encoding on board and can record from VCR, DVD player and camcorder. It features USB 2.0. The Apex PVP has a 3.5" TFT color screen and also provides a TV-out plug to watch Videos on the Television. The battery life of the MP-2000 is up to 8 hours playing MP3's (no info on Video Play-back, my guess 3hours). The Video Player supports the following formats: MP3, WAV, unprotected-WMA and PCM formats, MP4, DivX, motion JPEG and WMV9 formats, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, and BMP. The 20GB hard drive can be used also as a external portable hard-drive for any file type. The Apex MP-2000 measures 4.69"(W) x 2.99"(H) x 0.83"(D) and weighs 0.5lbs.
Buy the Apex E2go PVP Now!

Tip by Daniel from aTrueReview.

Posted by i4u at 7:29 AM

January 27, 2005

AnTech 20GB Intel Xscale powered PVP

AnTech offers a portable video player running on the Intel Xscale CPU for OEM. The PVP has a cool 8.5 hour playback time. The portable video player sports a 3.5 inch Transflex TFT Touch screen with 64K Colors and a 240x320 resolution. The PVP can come with 20 or 30GB drive. Other features include USB host function, 32MB SD-Ram, mpg, .wmv, .asf, .avi video support, mp3, .wma, .wav music support, jpg, .gif, .bmp, .png photo format support, TV out and USB 2.0. The AnTech PVP weighs 315g.
More details on Asian Products.

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January 24, 2005

Huge 8 inch Display Portable Media Player

Until now the largest screen on portable video players (PVPs) had a size of 7 inch (MobiNote DVX-POD 7010, Hauppauge pMVP, DMP-768T). Now chinese OEM Shenzhen G.Credit Electronics & Machinery Technology Ltd. is offering a PVP with 8 inch screen.
I am sure that this is somewhat the wrong feature to improve on portable media players. Rather reduce the size of the overall gadget in relation to the screen, like the new Erae Foce F3-3510. Today's PVPs are also still to heavy and all of them are to thick. They should size down to Palm PDA measurements at least.

Back to the CT-PMP800A. It supports MPEG4-DivX, AVI, MPEG2, MPEG1, MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG formats. The hard-drive can be 20-80GB.
First seen and more details on DAPReview.

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January 17, 2005

Erae FOCE F3-3510 5GB Slick Portable Video Player

Erae showed their new FOCE F3-3510 5GB Video player at CES 2005 (see large photo). This slick pvp is very small and light-weight and still features a 3.5 inch color screen. It can also directly record video and has a TV out. The battery live is 5 hours for video and 10 hours for audio playback. USB 2.0 interface is available for data transfer. Erae does not have a product page up yet for the FOCE F3-3510 (only the link is there).
We reported about Erae's first PVP the FOCE F1-2210 before.

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New Mustek PVR-H140 40 GB Portable Video Player

Mustek is coming out with a 40GB rather low-cost portable video player (~$370). I4U has a video report from the CES 2005 showing off the Mustek PVR-H140.

UK stores already started to list the PVR-H140 PVP. Mustek does not have a product page up yet though.

The PVR-H140 has a bunch of cool features for the money. Besides a 3.6 inch color screen, 40GB hard-drive, USB 2.0, 6 hour battery life, SD-Card slot, direct Video encoding (MP4) it has PDA like software features. The PVR measures 3.15x1.18x4.33inch.
We keep you updated when this portable video player hits the US market.
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Archos PMA400 30GB Advanced Portable Video Player

Archos announced the new Archos PMA400 at the CES 2005. I4U has a PMA400 video report from the show floor showing the new Archos in detail.

Archos offers the PMA400 for pre-order on their site for a whopping 799.99 Euros. The new player ships on January 31st.

Archos describes the PMA400 with:
"The Pocket Media Assistant PMA400 is the the first Linux�-based 30GB HDD device allowing you to record directly from TV, listen to music, browse the Internet and stay connected, for entertainment or productivity anytime, anywhere. A new generation of ARCHOS smart portable devices, the PMA400 combines full audio and video capabilities, WiFi connectivity and a personal information manager in one slim, pocket-sized device."

In some ways that is very competitive to the Sharp Linux PDAs especially because Archos also offers a SDK. See the Archos PMA400 specification below.

Archos PMA400 Specification:

Capacity:	30GB
Interfaces:	High-speed USB 2.0, compatible USB 1.1, PC & Mac USB Host port compatible Mass Storage Device Built-in WiFi connection (802.11b technology) IRDA 115 kb/s port
Operating system:	Linux Qtopia� with embedded ARCHOS multimedia applications
Video playback:	MPEG-4 SP with MP3 or ADPCM stereo sound, near DVD quality up to 704x480 @ 30 f/s (MTSC), 720x576 @ 25 f/s (PAL), AVI file format
Video recording:	MPEG-4 SP with MP3 stereo sound, near SVCD quality (optimised resolution for standard TV through composite video line-in) with up to 512x384 @ 30 f/s, in AVI format
Music playback:	Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 kb/s CBR & VBR, WMA (including Microsoft� PD DRM protected files), WAV
Music recording:	From any analog source into MP3 or WAV (PCM) format Voice recording with built-in microphone
Photo viewer:	JPEG , PNG, GIF or BMP
PIM functionalities:	Qtopia� software to manage your address book, agenda, calendar, calculator. PDF viewer
Games:	Qtopia� embedded games and Mophun� game engine to play games downloadable from Archos web-site
Display:	3.5" TFT transflective touch screen (QVGA) 320x240 pixels, 262,000 colors and TV output
AV connections:	Composite Video/ E Earphone/Line Out jack. Built-in microphone and speaker. TV cradle to connect to TV with analog audio/video In & Out to RCA jacks, S-video In, and IR receiver for remote and IR emitter for tuner control, SCART In & Out for European version. Travel audio-video kit in option to record audio and video analog source on the move
Battery life:	Up to 4 hours* for video playback or 9.5 hours* for music Removable battery; additional battery available as an option
Scalability:	Download firmware updates from www.archos.com
Power source:	Internal: rechargeable Li-Ion batteries External: AC charger/adapter
Dimensions:	Approx. 125 x 78 x 20 mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 0.8")
Weight:	280 g (9.9 oz)
System requirements:	PC: Pentium� III 800 MHz or higher, Windows 98 SE (with driver downloaded from ARCHOS web-site), ME, 2000 or XP. 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended) with USB port and CD-ROM drive Mac: 9.2 or X (10.2.4) USB Manager version 1.2 or higher with USB port and CD-ROM drive
	1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Formatted capacity is less.   files compatible with MPEG4-SP AVI only; MPEG-4: ISO/IEC standard by Moving Picture Experts Group; AVI: audio/video file container by Microsoft.   *On average

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December 31, 2004

New 7 Inch Portable Video Player DMP-768T

ELEC GIFT INDUSTRY CO.,LTD. offers the DMP-768T Portable Video Player for OEM. The 7 inch PVP showed up on german eBay under the Orbit brand (Thanks Frank R.).

The DMP-768T has a 30GB hard-drive. The 7 inch screen has a resolution of 480x234 pixel. The PVP plays DIVX、MPEG4、DVD、SVCD、VCD、CD-DA、MP3 and JPEG files. Other features include: TV Receiver, FM Transmitter, USB 2.0 and a remote control.
The DMP-768T measures 191x143x23.5mm.
More details on EC21.

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December 22, 2004

mPack P800 40/80GB Portable Video Player

PQI Europe offers the Taiwanese mPack p800 Portable Video Player.
The mPack has as major differentiator a higher resolution when encoding video than other portable video players from Archos or iRiver. The mPack encodes video with 800 x 576 pixels. Although the 3.5inch screen is only supporting 320x240, the higher encoding resolution pays off when watching videos on a TV. The mPack comes with a remote. This portable Video player also supports DTS Audio.

The player supports the following video formats: DivX 3.11, 4.0, 5.0, AVI, MPG, MPEG 1/2/4, DAT, XVID and WMV. Audio format support consists of: mp3, wav, wma, OGG, AC3. All in all this PMP plays about any format you need.

Battery life is up to 5 hours of movie and over 10 hours of audio - not bad. The mPack p800 comes in either 40GB or 80GB storage capacity. It also sports a 4-in-1 card reader supporting Memory Stick�, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard� and SmartMedia� cards. Other features include: FM Tuner, Photo viewer, text viewer, games, PIM functions and strangely enough a Chinese language trainer.
No pricing information available yet, as I think the companies look for distribution partners. This PVP has some interesting aspects, lets hope it comes on the market.
More details on mPack p800 product page and on PQI Europe.


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November 30, 2004

iMUON Small 20GB Portable Video Player

Korean iMUON offers a portable video player with 20GB and a 2.2 inch color screen.

This PVP feautures a similar form factor as the iRiver H320 music player.
Supported video formats are MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, DivX 3.X, DivX 4.X, DivX 5.X, VOB. Also supported are JPEG Images and MP3 music.
The screen has a resolution of 320x240 (QVGA). Video play-back runs for 5 hours and music play-back for 10 hours on a single battery charge. The iMUON comes with two remote controls. One wired known from MP3 Players and one wireless, like a small TV remote. The iMUON measures 110.5 x 64 x 23mm and weighs 203g.

When and if this interesting PVP will enter US or european markets is not clear.

More details on iMUON product page and more photos on CDKorea's Discussion Board.

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November 29, 2004

New 7 Inch PVP from Hauppauge - pMVP

Hauppauge known for its TV PC cards launched a portable video player with 7 inch screen in Germany. It sells for 599 Euros. Well regular PVP4U visitors will immediatly see that the Hauppauge pMVP looks very similar to the MobiNote DVX-POD 7010. The only difference are the two black lines on each side. The rest of the PVP looks the same. Also the specification is the same.
So I think it is save to say Hauppauge OEMed the DVX-Pod from MobiNote.
More details in Hauppauge Press-Release (German) (via Heise.de).

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November 26, 2004

New JoyCoder PV395 20GB Portable Video Player

We reported in July about the JoyCoder PV-330. Taiwanese EECS offers now an new improved 20GB personal video player, the PV395.

The JoyCoder PV395 features a 20GB Hard-drive and a SD-Card slot. This PVP has the standard 3.5 inch screen. It plays back AVI and MPEG. Interesting to mention are built-in speakers. Data is transferred with a USB 2.0 interface. The Joycoder runs an embedded RealOne player. It can also directly record Video and Audio from external sources. The Joycoder PV395 measures 127(w) x 76(h) x 22(t) mm and weighs 220g. As accessory a SD-Card Mini-Camera is available. A UK site offers the JoyCoder PV395 for �299.99 (~$565).
More details on EECS JoyCoder PV395 product page. (Thanks John).


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November 20, 2004

NHJ MPM-201 30GB Portable Video Player on Sale

The 30GB portable video player from NHJ, the MPM-201 is on sale at Amazon.com (via Target).

The NHJ MPM series features a 3.5" LCD screen with 480x234 pixels, USB 2.0 and a TV tuner in the cradle stand. It also comes with a remote. The unit measures 140.4(L) x 30.5(H) x 80.4(W)mm and weighs 288.6g without battery. The NHJ MPM-201 features a 30GB and the MPM-202 a 60GB hard-drive.

Amazon.com sells the NHJ MPM-201 for $449.00.

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November 18, 2004

PuMP iStation using Sigma Designs Chips

Sigma Designs announces in a press-release that Korean Digital Cube is launching their PuMP iStation 1000 PMP-1000.

The 20GB Portable Multimedia player features a 3.5" screen with 320x240pixels. The PVP supports Supports DivX, Xvid, MPEG1(VCD), MPEG2(DVD), MPEG4 (ASF, WMV), JPEG and BMP. On the audio side it supports also everything under the sun with MP3, WMA, OGG, AC3 and AAC.
The PuMP iStation measures 123.0x76.8x21.5mm and weighs 246g. More details in Sigma Designs Press-Release and on Digital Cube. (Korean)

Sigma Designs also recently announced that the TViX from Dvico is also using their chip-set.

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Tight Systems sells MobiNote DVX-Pod 7010 instead of TAZ I

Today I received the newsletter of Tight Systems the startup that works on a portable media player dubbed TAZ I. Well the product is delayed, because Tight Systems is not able to get financing. To raise funds Tight Systems is now selling selected consumer electronics. Right now they offer two. One of them is the cool 7" portable media player MobiNote DVX-POD 7010.

We reported about Ama Technology selling the MobiNote DVX-POD for $599 in the US. Tight Systems is the second store offering this PVP. Tight Systems offers their newsletter subscribers a "secret store" link that offers the DVX-POD 7010 for only $549 including shipping. Not a bad deal and you help a struggling start-up.

There is though some confusion in the TAZ I fan community with this move. They were waiting for the TAZ I all this time and now they can drop their money on a different portable video player. And in case the TAZ I really makes it on the market, what should they do then?
More details on Tight Systems store.

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October 21, 2004

Foldable Portable Video Player: Jace DDP-1500

Korean Jace offers a 20GB Portable video player, where the display can be flipped up. The DDP-1500 measures 120x90x30mm and the color TFT display measures 3.5". Besides playing video (MP4, WMV, Divx) it also has Wi-Fi and has a web browser. Data is transferred via USB 2.0. To have Wi-Fi on the portable video player is nice. To be able to surf the web even nicer. Wonder if it would be possible to run a bit torrent client to directly download videos onto the PVP.

More details on DAPReview. They also talk about two other new PVPs from asia.

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October 19, 2004

Ama Technologies sells MobiNote DVX-POD in USA

The MobiNote DVX-POD 7010 we reported about is selling in November in the USA for $599.
Ama Technologies is selling the DVX-POD 7010 directly on their site. The 20 GB DVX-POD has one of the largest screens of the available portable video players with 7" (6.5" usable). The resolution is 720 x 480.
More details in Ama Technologies press-release.

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October 13, 2004

Olympus m:robe MR-500i Digital Media Player

Olympus surprises with exiting fusion portable media devices.

The MR-500i has a digital camera and a 20GB HDD. It plays WMA audio. It seems not to support Video playback, which is a bit dissapointing. On the positive side it has a touch-screen interface. It suppors things like touching the screen to take a photo. The devices also has features to create photo slide shows with music. The Olympus m:robe connects to TVs for viewing on a bigger screen.

Olympus also announced a smaller 5GB music player supporting WMA and MP3.
When and if those Olympus gadgets ever see the outside of Japan is not clear.
More details in Olympus Press-Release (Japanese). PhotographyBlog published a english translation of it. See also the Olympus robe site (Japanese).

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October 11, 2004

Maxian MP-2220 Video and Music Player

DAPreview has indepth details about Korean Maxian's MP-2220 hard-disc MP3 Player.

The Maxian MP-2220 features a 2.22 inch color TFT LCD (QVGA) - 320x240 pixels. It comes with either a 20GB or 40GB hard-drive. Besides MP3 it also plays videos and also records video. The Maxian supports DivX. More details on DAPreview.





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October 4, 2004

Landis and Gyr VSV-18A PVP with 10-in-1 Card Reader

Tawainese Landis & Gyr offers a PVP with built-in 10-in-1 memory card reader.

The VSV-18A plays MP3, MPEG-1 and AVI files (MP4 via firmware upgrade). The player features a 2 inch TFT LCD (558 x 234 pixels) and 10-in-1 PC card reader. The 20GB/40GB PVP connects via USB 2.0 to a PC. The Multi memory card reader feature supports CompactFlash I/II, SmartMedia, SecureDigital, MemoryStick (MS), MS Pro, MS Duo, MultiMediaCard and MiniDisc cards. The Landis & Gyr gadget has also a photo viewer functionality.
It measures 132mm x 70mm x 30mm and weighs 245g.

More details on Landis & Gyr site.

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September 28, 2004

Epson Photo Fine P-2000 Portable Media Player

Epson introduces portable media player Photo Fine P-2000.

The Epson Photo Fine Player is mostly designed to display digital photos on its 3.8" color screen but it also plays MP4 videos from its large 40GB hard-drive. The screen has a resolution of 640x480. The Epson P-2000 is also an MP3 Player. Data is transferred with USB 2.0 or via CF, microdrive and SD cards. The Epson Portable Media Player measures 147x31.4X84mm and weighs 415g. The battery life for music playback is 5 hours and 2,5 hours for video. It sells for around 50,000yen (~500USD) in Japan.



More details on Epson Photo Fine P-2000 Product Page (Japanese). (News Tip: Jason Kim, Thanks!).

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September 23, 2004

Datexx Pavio PVR30T Portable Media Player and TV

The new Datexx Pavio Model PVR30T Portable Digital Theater features a 30GB hard drive and a 3.5 inch screen.
The PVP features a TV tuner in the Docking station and direct recording capability. It can be used as a photo viewer. The player supports MP4 video format and MP3, WAV audio formats. The Pavio features USB 2.0. The bundled software includes Dr. Divx and Musicmatch. A remote control is also part of the package.
The Datexx Pavio PVR30T reads SD and CF memory cards. The unit measures 5.5"(L) x 3.13"(H) x 1"(W) and weighs 12oz.

The DATEXX PVR30T PAVIO PVP is available for pre-order at J&R for $599.99. Watch a Video demoing the Pavio PVP.

With 30GB this player offers more storage then the iRiver PMP-120 which is on the other hand $100 cheaper. To have a TV tuner in the docking station is a nice feature.


More details on Pavio product site.

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September 17, 2004

Mobinote DVX-POD 7010 Review

We reported about the apple white PVP Mobinote DVX-POD 7010 before. On an arabic discussion board a user posted a review of the DVX-POD 7010 featuring many photos.
See the Mobinote DVX-POD 7010 review here.

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September 14, 2004

Korean PuMP iStation PMP-1000 PVP

Korean Digital Cube updates their PVP PMP-1000 with new features.

The 20GB Portable Multimedia player features a 3.5" screen with 320x240pixels. The PVP supports Supports DivX, Xvid, MPEG1(VCD), MPEG2(DVD), MPEG4 (ASF, WMV), JPEG and BMP. On the audio side it supports also everything under the sun with MP3, WMA, OGG, AC3 and AAC.
The PuMP iStation measures 123.0x76.8x21.5mm and weighs 246g. More details on DABReview and on Digital Cube (Korean)

So the big question is, Who OEMs this full featured PVP and brings it to a Best Buy near you?

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September 7, 2004

iRiver PMP-120 Video Review

iRiver announced the PMP-100 (Portable Media Player) series officially in the USA on August 3rd.

Soraban Geeks has a nice video of the iRiver Video Player showing all accessories and the PMP-120 in action. View the Video here. Soroban Geeks had a chance to compare the PMP and iRiver's PMC and their take is that the PMP is the better choice, especially if the consumer does not have a Media Center PC.

The PMP-100 series supports widely used video, audio, and picture formats (AVI, MPEG4, MP3, WMA, WAV, ASF and JPEG) and features video conversion application to further ensure video compatibility. Featuring a a 3.5-inch color display, the PMP-100 series is available in 20GB* and 40GB sizes and is compatible with both PC and Mac computers.

The PMP-100 series will be available at the iRiver eStore and at other stores in August 2004. Suggested retail price for PMP-120 is USD $499.99 and PMP-140 is USD $599.99.

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September 6, 2004

Archos Gmini 400 "strange" Video Report

As we reported the Archos Gmini 400 is officially announced, but its not in stores widely available yet.
Soroban Geeks sent us a note, about a Video report they are featuring. A guy called Charbrax produced a rather strange report featureing the Archos Gmini 400. Besides great product and user interface shots and showing the Gmini 400 playback video, the video is strange to say the least. Watch the video here.

Several shops are already listing the Archos Gmini 400 for $349.00, but not in stock.

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September 2, 2004

Archos Gmini 400 Photo Gallery

As we reported the Archos Gmini 400 is officially announced, but its not in stores widely available. DAPReview has an extensive Photo Gallery of the music and video player. The gallery features also several shots comparing the Archos Gmini 400 to other music and video players. The Gmini is not bigger than an iPod, but it plays video.

The Gmini 400 has a 2,2" LCD screen with 220x176 pixels displaying 262k colors. The Gmini supports MP3, WAV and WMA file formats. The new Archos comes with USB 2.0 and Compact Flash Card interface. It measures 106 x 60,3 x 17 mm and weighs 160g. It features a TV-Out connector for viewing Video on TVs.
Several shops are already listing the Archos Gmini 400 for $349.00, but not in stock.

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Creative Zen Portable Media Center Review

Engadget reviews the Creative Zen Portable Media Center.

Quote:
"We think the Portable Media Center is good for folks with Media Center PCs and PCs with TV tuner cards which can record TV�that�s really the one killer feature of these new devices. If you don�t have a Media Center and don�t record TV to your PC (or don�t download a crapload of movies) then this device might not be quite as useful for you."
Read the full review.

The Creative Labs 20GB Zen Portable Media Center is available for pre-order on Amazon.com for $471.99.

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iRiver PMC-100 Photos

iRiver held a press conference and they showed the Microsoft Media Center version of their PVP. The PMC-100 runs in contrast to the iRiver PMP-100 the Microsoft portable media center software.

The guys from Soroban geeks have been invited by iRiver to the press-conference and published several photos of the working iRiver PMC-100. They talked with Mr. Henry Kim VP Reigncom (owner of iRiver). He believes Microsoft will take over the PVP market. He also said Microsoft makes it difficult to create a good product due to specific hardware guidelines. Guess that is why the iRiver PMPs are on the market and the iRiver PMCs not.
More details on Soroban geeks.

The iRiver PMP-100s are already on sale.


See also other PMC Players already available on Amazon.com.

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August 30, 2004

iUbi PMP2020 Wireless 20GB Portable Video Player

Korean iUbi offers a Portable Video Player with wireless access (optional) and touch screen.
The iUbi PMP2020 features a 20GB hard-drive and a 3.5 inch TFT color screen. The iUbi also sports a touchscreen for PDA-like operation. It measures 128x26.7x29mm. Video playback works for 3 hours and audio blayback for 5hours with a fully charged battery.
More details on DAPreview and on iUbi (korean).

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August 26, 2004

New Photos of Archos Gmini 400

Archos officially announced the new Gmini 400 August 16th.

Soroban Geeks has now a set of first hand photos of the Gmini 400 from a user who just bought it.

Some shops already offer the Archos Gmini 400 via Schopping.com for $349.00.

More details on Archos Product Page.

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August 24, 2004

LG MF-HE700 Portable Media Player

The 20GB LG MF-HE700 media player was spotted at a show in Korea by korean PCBee. Korean Naver also has a story about the LG-MF-HE700. The LG PMP features a 2.2" color screen. The media player supports audio and video formats including OGG and DivX. The battery holds 20hours playing music.

I am not a friend of this iPod type design for Video players. The big input wheel leaves to less space for the screen. Video Players should be almost all screen and have the UI either on the touchscreen or on the side of the gadget.

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August 20, 2004

PuMP PMP1000 Portable Video Player

Korean PuMP offers a 20GB Portable Media player dubbed PMP1000.
The PuMP PMP1000 supports USB 2.0 and has a 3.5" TFT screen. The video player can play DivX, MP4, MP3, WMA, OGG and AAC. Battery life is 4-5 hours. Specifications from a french site. Story via DAPReview. See Also PuMP Corporate Site.

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I-O Data Portable Video Player

Japanese I-O Data announces 20GB Portable Video Player. The I-O Data video player supports DivX and MP3. Not much more details available, besides that it has a CF Card slot.
It supposed to work together also with the new AVel Link Player (product page - japanese), which allows access to media on the net via 802.11g via a TV.
See story on PC Watch Impress (Japanese).

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August 17, 2004

More OEM Portable Video Players from Asia

We reported about a couple of OEM PVPs (Arlink, EASTECH, NeoSol and e.Digital).
SorobanGeeks found three more OEMable PVPs from small manufacturers in asia. The Aquee (photo) Portable media player resembles the MobiNote quite a bit. It has a 20GB HD, USB 2.0 and also a 7" screen. More details.

The 2nd PVP is from taiwanese Hostnet featuring a small 2.2GB hard-drive and a 2.5" screen. More details.

The 3rd is from taiwanese Lope featuring a 20, 30 or 40GB Hard-drive, USB 2.0 and a 3.5" screen. More details.

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MobiNote DVX-POD 7010 on Sale

The MobiNote DVX-POD 7010 we reported about is selling now in a Taiwanese online shop. The price for the 7" screen portable video player is about 582USD.
(info via Gizmodo)

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August 16, 2004

Archos Gmini 400 officially announced

Archos officially announces the new Gmini 400. We reported about the first rumors from a french e-commerce site about 2 weeks ago.
The 20GB Gmini 400 ads the ability to play video, making it a small portable video player.

The Gmini 400 has a 2,2" LCD screen with 220x176 pixels displaying 262k colors. The Gmini supports MP3, WAV and WMA file formats. The new Archos comes with USB 2.0 and Compact Flash Card interface. It measures 106 x 60,3 x 17 mm and weighs 160g. It features a TV-Out connector for viewing Video on TVs.
The little portable media player also features Mophun� game engine. Archos actually offers Games for download for a price of 4.99Euros.
Price in Europe will be 399 Euros. One shop already offers the Archos Gmini 400 via Schopping.com for $349.00.

More details on Archos Product Page.


Specification:

Capacity:	20GB 1.8" Hard Disk � Store up to 300 hours of music, 200,000 photos or 80 hours of MPEG-4 videos*.
Interfaces:	USB 2.0 high-speed, compatible USB 1.1, PC & Mac . Built-in CompactFlash� Type I slot to accept CompactFlash� memory cards or optional 4-in-1 CF adapter.
Music playback:	Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 kb/s CBR & VBR, WMA (Including copy protected files with Microsoft PD DRM), WAV (PCM & ADPCM).
Music recording:	Stereo sound in WAV (PCM & ADPCM) format.
Game engine:	Mophun game engine � Playback on TV.
Photo viewer:	JPEG (except progressives) or BMP � Download JPEG images through CompactFlash� slot.
Video playback:	MPEG-4 SP with MP3 or ADPCM stereo sound, near DVD quality up to 640 x 400 @ 30 f/s, AVI file format. Reads XviD and DivX"* 4.0 & 5.0. Play Music Video in MPEG-4.
Display:	2.2" LCD 220x176 pixels, 262 000 colours and TV output.
AV connections:	Stereo analog Line In (via adapter included). Composite Video/ Earphone / Analog Line Out jack, SCART for European version. Built-in microphone.
Playback autonomy:	Up to 10 hours for music or 5 hours for video on built-in LCD.
Scalability:	Download firmware updates from www.archos.com
Power Source:	Internal: Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries. External: AC charger/adaptor.
Dimensions:	Approx. 106 x 60,3 x 17,4 mm 4.17" x 2.37" x 0.69''
Weight:	160 g (5.64 oz).
Package Includes:	Stereo headphones, AC adapter/charger, USB cable, Audio/video cable + Multi-connect adapter, user guide.
	*On average. (1) 1GB = 1 billion bytes, formatted capacity is less.

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August 15, 2004

Apex MP-2000 20GB Portable Media Player coming in September

Apex Digital known for their low-cost DVD player has the Apex MP-2000 Portable Media Player in their product portfolio.
Apex Digital states on its site the that MP-2000 is coming in September.
The MP-2000 has video encoding on board and can record from VCR, DVD player and camcorder. It features USB 2.0. The Apex PVP has a 3.5" TFT color screen and also provides a TV-out plug to watch Videos on the Television. The battery life of the MP-2000 is up to 8 hours playing MP3's (no info on Video Play-back, my guess 3hours). The Video Player supports the following formats: MP3, WAV, unprotected-WMA and PCM formats, MP4, DivX, motion JPEG and WMV9 formats, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, and BMP. The 20GB hard drive can be used also as a external portable hard-drive for any file type. The Apex MP-2000 measures 4.69"(W) x 2.99"(H) x 0.83"(D) and weighs 0.5lbs.
Apex Digital could stir up the market with competitive pricing. A story on Twice mentions the price for the MP-2000 to be $399. This price would be to high though compared to for instance the Archos av320.
See Apex MP-2000 product page.



See also our story on the Quest for the Cheapest HDD PVP.

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August 13, 2004

The Cheapest Portable Video Player

So more and more Portable Video Players are coming on the market, but it seems one of the first PVPs is still the cheapest in the 20GB HDD segment. The RCA Lyra RD2780 can be bought for as low as $299.00 (08/13/04).
The recently released iRiver PMP-120 is selling for $469.00, the Archos av320 sells at the lowest for $335.00, the new Archos av420 sells for $446.00.

Please send us an email if you find a 20GB PVP that is selling for less than the RCA Lyra RD2870. We will continue to keep you updated with the best deals for portable video players.

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Arlink PMP 400 Portable Video Player

Taiwanese OEM manufacturer Arlink offers the Arlink PMP 400 Portable Video Player.
The PMP 400 features a large 5.8� TFT monitor and a 20GB hard-drive. The Video Player supports DVD, VCD, Mpeg4, MP3, WMA, WMV, JPEG file formats. It features a USB and a CF card interface.
More details on Arlink PMP product page.
The availablity of a number of PVPs in the asian OEM market is a good sign for more low-cost Portable video player to hit the markets soon.

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August 12, 2004

EASTECH ET920 Portable A/V Jukebox

Searching through OEM offers in Asia I found the EASTECH ET920 Portable Video Player.
The ET920 features a 20GB hard-drive and a 3.6" (320 x 240 pixels) TFT screen. The video player has USB2.0. The Video player supports NTSC/PAL Playback of MPEG4/DivX/WMV9. MP3/ADPCM/WMA formats are supported for audio playback. The ET920 measures 136.1x78x25.5mm and weighs 311g. It also provides a SD/MMC slot. EASTECH only has a brief PDF (chinese pdf module necessary) of the ET920 on their site.

What is also interesting EASTECH is offering the ZVUE video player to OEMs. Which first of all means EASTECH manufactures for Handheld Entertainement their ZVUE MP4 Player, but also that anybody could go in and OEM the ZVUE and distribute it. I dont know why Handheld Entertainment has not a contract in place to block this.

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August 10, 2004

NeoSol OLED Portable Video Player and TV

NeoSol has a interesting Portable Video Player with a 2.5GB hard-drive.
The NeoSol Cliod (TN-A1002) features a 2.2 inch color OLED screen and a TV receiver. The Video Player supports DivX (3.0,4.0,5.x), MP4, XVId and WMV9 decoding. Data can be transferred with a USB 2.0 interface. It measures 63x102x19mm. When this player will hit the stores is unclear. Looks like NeoSol is a OEM kit provider and is not marketing the PVP themselves.
Besides the TN-A1002 Neosol has three other portable Video players on their site: The TN-A2002, TN-A3002 and TN has the same feature set but a different design. The TN-A3002 and TN-A4/A5002 have all OLED displays but different designs.
More details on NeoSol product page.

Chinese site EasyDigi has several hi-res images of the player. News via Engadget and DAPReview.

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August 5, 2004

e.Digital Kino PVR

We reported about Alaska Air offering Portable Video Player on flights for passengers to view and listen to media freely.
The company making this PVR/PVPs for Alaska is APS, which in turn OEMs those from a Company in San Diego called e.Digital Corporation.
e.Digital also has its own branded Portable video player/recorder called Kino PVR. Not much information is available on their site besides the picture and that the Video Player has a 7" screen. The seem to focus though on video and media distribution to those players, like in the Alaska Airlines Application.

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August 4, 2004

New Archos Gmini 400 also a PVP

Archos plans to offer the Gmini 400. The Gmini 220 currently on the market is a hard-drive based MP3 player. The 20GB Gmini 400 ads the ability to play video, making it a small portable video player.

The Gmini 400 has a 2,2" LCD screen with 220x176 pixels displaying 262k colors. The Gmini supports MP3, WAV and WMA file formats. The new Archos comes with USB 2.0 and Compact Flash Card interface. It measures 106 x 60,3 x 17 mm and weighs 160g.
Price in Europe will be 399 Euros.
Info via a posting on DAPreview, see also french retailer site Magma.

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iRiver PMP-100 series officially announced in the US

iRiver announced the PMP-100 (Portable Media Player) series with a press-release in the USA on August 3rd. I4U reported about the PMP-100 portable video players in April.

The PMP-100 series supports widely used video, audio, and picture formats (AVI, MPEG4, MP3, WMA, WAV, ASF and JPEG) and features video conversion application to further ensure video compatibility. Featuring a a 3.5-inch color display, the PMP-100 series is available in 20GB* and 40GB sizes and is compatible with both PC and Mac computers. The PMP-100 series looks like to be a very promising portable media player of the second generation. iRiver also has a Microsoft Portable Media Center version coming out soon.

The PMP-100 series will be available at the iRiver eStore and at other stores in August 2004. Suggested retail price for PMP-120 is USD $499.99 and PMP-140 is USD $599.99.
More details in the iRiver Press-Release and on the iRiver PMP-100 Product Page

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August 2, 2004

Creative Labs 20 GB Zen Portable Media Center

The Creative Labs 20GB Zen Portable Media Center is available for pre-order on Amazon.com for $499.99.

The Samsung YEPP YH-999 is also available for pre-order on the Portable Media Center Portal Amazon and Microsoft established. Obviously there will be a big fight between Microsoft and the rest (incl. Linux) on domination of OS on the portable video players.

The Creative Labs Zen PMC measures 144x 80.7x27mm and features a 3.8" screen with 320x240 resolution. Data can be transferred with USB2.0 onto the 20GB hard-drive. It supports Windows Media Video (WMV) 7, 8 and 9, MPEG and DVR-MS. The Creative PMC also supports audio formats: Windows Media Audio (WMA), MP3 and WAV. The PVP has up to 22 hours continuous audio playtime or up to 7 hours of continuous video playtime.

Refer to the Amazon PMC Center for a Portable Media Center FAQ.

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July 31, 2004

iRiver Portable Media Center PMC 100 Update

As reported iRiver drives a dual strategy with their portable video players. The PMP-100/120/140 is based on Linux, while the PMC 100/120 is based on Microsoft Portable Media Center OS.

New designs surfaced of the iRiver PMC 100. The look got quite updated. Compare to a early photo of the iRiver PMC 100 at the CES 2004.
The PMC 100 features a 20GB hard-drive and should go on sale 3rd Quarter 2004. The Linux based iRiver PMP 120 is already available for pre-order in some stores.
More hi-res photos of the PMC-100 at PMC Player.

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July 26, 2004

iRiver PMP-140 Portable Video Player Preview

Daimaou at Sorobangeeks again got his hands on an a new Portable Video Player. He currently plays around with the iRiver PMP-140. We reported about the iRiver PMP-100/120, which should be arriving on the US market anytime. The PMP-140 features a 40GB HD.
The preview has lots of photos and a video. He describes that the screen is better then the on of the NHJ MPM-201 portable video player, but is still not touching the Sony HMP-A1. Read the preview.

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July 22, 2004

Sony HMP-A1 Portable Video Player now Available!

The Sony HMP-A1 is now available through japanese Gadget Exporters Dynamism and AudioCubes for $699.00.

This is another product to be one of the first owners outside of Japan. We reported about the new Sony HMP-A1 PVR in May the first time. The HMP-A1 measures 129.6�75.6�22 mm and weighs 250g. The HMP-A1 has a 3.5" TFT screen and this Sony player also supports MP3, in contrast to the Sony VGF-AP1. The HMP-A1 supports MPEG Video standards.

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July 21, 2004

NHJ MPM-201 Portable Video Player Review

Daimaou from Portable Media World (SorobanGeeks) reviews the MPM-201 from NHJapan, a portable video player which should reach the US pretty soon.

Quote:"
When I gave the MPM back to my contact person at NHJapan, I asked him whether this was the final product or that my device was still a test sample. Unfortunately, he confirmed that this was the final product and that the screen specifications would not change. And that�s a change, because after testing the Sony HMP-A1 and having drooled over the screen, I�m sure that the MPM will have a very very hard time convincing the public."
Read the Full Review.

Compare Prices for the new Archos av480 portable Video Player.

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July 6, 2004

MobiNote DVX-POD 7010 Portable Video Player

MobiNote Technology Corp. has formally announced the world's first 7-inch portable video player, the DVX-POD 7010 at Computex 2004. We reported about DesignTechnica's first look at the MobiNote in June.
The estimated retail price of the DVX-POD 7010 will be between US$599 and US$699, and the delivery volume is expected to reach 200,000 sets by June 2005.
The DVX-POD 7010 can support D1-level quality (720x480), which corresponds to DVD films. In addition, the DVX-POD 7010 combines the functions of an MP3 Player, a digital recorder and a personal digital photo album, and can also serve as a personal hard drive with a capacity equivalent to 80 256MB Flash USB Pen Drives.
More details on QuenteCafe.

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July 5, 2004

JoyCoder PV-330 Portable Video Player

UK's The Register calls the JoyCoder PV-330 'video iPod' in a story today. The JoyCoder has not the potential to be the 'Video iPod'.

The JoyCoder PV330 can record directly from audio and video sources like the Archos MP4 Players.
The PV-330, distributed by Hong Kong based DragonWorld, uses the Real One Player onboard to playback video. The video player comes with 20GB, 30GB or 40GB hard-drive. It can also be used as storage device, photo viewer and mp3 player. The screen has 320x240 pixels and measures 3.5". The Video Gadget measures 130(w) x 84(h) x 33(t) mm and weighs 350g.
Pheriphial Corner in the UK sells the 20GB PV-330 for 325 pounds (~600USD).
More on Details on Dragonworld product page.

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June 26, 2004

New Archos av400 Series Personal Video Player

Archos has released their new AV400 series with the introduction of the AV420 (20GB) as a worldwide exclusive on QVC UK.

The Archos av400 features improved design, navigation, recording facilities, has inbuilt CF slot, cradle for connectivity and costs �405.24. Based on the QVC UK product page the Archos av400 measures 127mm by 82m by 21mm. The Archos av380 series only measures 112 x 82 x 31 mm. Somehow strange to go bigger.
More details and photos on QVC UK. Why Archos releases this version on the QVC Shopping Network is a bit weird to me. Archos showed the Archos av500 at the CeBit 2004. So the av400 is somehow maybe an interim version.

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June 2, 2004

Yepp YH-999 MP4 Player

Samsung introduces Personal Video Player based ont the Microsoft Portable Media Center OS.

Samsung goes on to say on their Yepp YH-999 site to talk about beeing the first to deliver a PMC device. Not sure what criteria they base that on, but iRiver also has a PMC Version of their Personal Video Player announced. The Samsung Video Player was first shown at the CES 2004 and is supposed to hit US stores in July.

In any case the YEPP YH-999 looks pretty good and features a 3.5" LCD screen, 20GB HD and USB 2.0. It measures 3.8"x4.2"x08" and weighs 7.9 ounces.
More details on eHomeUpgrade and on Samsung Product YEPP YH-999 Product Site (Cool Site with Videos, Photos and interviews).

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May 2, 2004

Taz Personal Video Player coming now in September

TightAudioSystems CEO Scott P. Jacobs posted on May 10th a summary of the current state of the anticipated TAZ 1 personal video player in a discussion board posting.

The current estimate of a release date is early September. We reported the first time about the TAZ 1 back in November. The CEO acknowledges in the posting that they are late, but they think that they will launch the best PVP on the market.
Read the posting for more details.

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April 11, 2004

Linux powered 40GB Personal Video Player Avias MEC Station

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Avias introduces the MEC Station Deluxe a Linux powered 40GB Personal Video Player (PVP).

The Avias MEC Station Deluxe plays DivX, MP1, MP2 and MP4 video files. It also plays MP3 audio.
It features a 6.4" TFT 16:9 Color Screen and comes either with a 20GB or 40GB Hard Drive. The Personal Video Player sports both a USB2.0 and a Firewire interface.
The portable MP4 Player measures 19.1 x 11.0 x 2.6 cm and weighs 400g.

There are no price and release date information available.

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Archos av380 80GB MP4 Player

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We reported in June about the Archos av300 series. Back then only the 20GB and 40GB version have been announced. Now Archos already features the av380 with an amazing 80GB Hard-drive.
I do not know of any other 80GB MP3 Jukebox (email us if you know a bigger MP3 portable Jukebox, and of course the Archos av380 also is a Personal Video Player.
Of course that much storage capacity has its price. The Archos av380 sells for $899.95 at Amazon.com

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March 30, 2004

APS digEplayer Personal Video Player at Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines hands out Personal Video Players.

APS, located in Tacoma, Washington developed the digEplayer 5500 a Personal Video Player custom built for Airline use.
APS delivers the digEplayers fully loaded with over 6 hours of new released Movies and Music.
APS states that the digEplayers have a lower cost of ownership for airlines than compared to installed DVD systems or DVD Players. It even saves weight, which on airplanes means saving fuel.

Alaska Airlines currently offers digEplayer units in first class and coach on all transcontinental flights between Seattle and the cities of Chicago, Boston, New York (Newark), Washington, D.C., Orlando, and Miami. digEplayers are also available on flights between Anchorage and Chicago.
Reserve a Alaska Airlines digEplayer on your next flight. More details on APS Site.

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March 1, 2004

The New MP4 Player RCA Lyra RD2780

We reported about the RCA Lyra back in May. Now the MP4/MP3 player is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

The palm-sized 13 ounce 20GB RD2780 RCA LYRA Audio/Video Jukebox (MSRP: $449) contains a built-in MPEG-4 encoder and decoder, enabling users to watch up to 80 hours of pre-recorded television shows, feature films, or home videos directly on the 3.5-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD screen.

Since the device is essentially a computer peripheral with a hard drive, the display screen can also be used to organize digital audio music files (mp3, wma), digital photos or files such as word processing documents and power-point presentations.

Using the MusicMatch management software, audio files can be organized by ID3 tag song data to display artist, album, song title and genre.

Order the RCA Lyra Audio/Video 20 GB Jukebox at Amazon.com Now!


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January 5, 2004

New Archos MP4 Player - av320

Archos announces new generation of MP4 players -- Archos 300 series.

Archos claims the AV 300 series are the industry�s first true personal video player that can record and play back movies with stereo MP3 audio.
Sporting a high-resolution 3.8-inch (RCA lyra RD2780 screen is 3.5-inch) color LCD screen, the Video AV300 series offers video play back experience in any portable device.

The Archos 300 holds up to 80 hours of video with MP3 audio with its 20GB Hard Drive (AV320).
ARCHOS has designed the Video AV300 in a modular approach to provide add-ons to enhance the overall cinema experience. Available accessories include a 3.3 megapixel digital camcorder and camera with zoom lens, FM radio with remote control, and a selection of memory input card readers for importing photos directly into the Video AV300.
More on the Archos AV300 Product Page

The AV320 (20GB) and the AV340 (40GB) will show up in the major electronics stores in the coming weeks. Price are set to be $569.95 and $629.95 respectively.

Buy the Archos AV320 Multimedia Jukebox at Amazon.com

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