MP3 Players

September 7th, 2008

Sony announced new model of MP3 player for NW-630F, and NWS730 Series.
Both will offer up to 16GB of flash memory, and feature 2.0 LCD Screen, Direct encoding function (From CD / MD), FM Radio.
Our little device are also compatible with MP3 / WMA / ATRAC / ATRAC Advanced lossless / Linear PCM / AAC / HE-AAC audio files, and H.264 / AVC / Mpeg4 videos files. They measure 89.5×42.9×7.5mm for a weigh of 46g
Sony also introduced the NW-S630FK Series which includes Speakers.
Lastly, they come with a pair of Noise-canceling earphones.
Sony will start to ship them from October 11th, but no word on price.

From akihabaranews

September 7th, 2008

Music and entertainment, your way. That’s what the Zune 120 GB Digital Media Player is designed to deliver. The Zune easily connects you with your music, videos, and pictures wherever and whenever you want, and unlike the iPod, it even has a built-in FM tuner so you can keep up with local news and sports. Your Zune gives you the power to wirelessly share full-length tracks, playlists, pictures and podcasts with your other Zune-wielding friends. And when you receive songs that you just can’t get out of your head, you can easily tag the songs and buy them the next time you sync up. Whether you’re listening to music, radio, or rocking out to the latest music videos on the bright, roomy screen, the Zune allows you to tailor your entertainment, right in the palm of your hand.

Price $248.27 at amazon

September 6th, 2008

Chunbo Electronics(www.minigigi.co.kr) released its additional iPod case ‘iShell Series’ in Korea market, which was made of silicon, leather and metal. Designed for luxurious protection of iPod Touch, Classic and 3G Nano. The new iShell Series comes in white, black, pink, yellow, green, silver, and more. No words on pricing yet.

From aving

September 5th, 2008

The thinnest MP4 player on the market to date. At only 4.5mm depth (approx the size of 4 or so credit cards stacked on top of each other), this is the personal media player (PMP) to get if you are looking for the most features possible, without having to take up too much pocket space. Crammed in are such features as 4GB of internal flash memory, easy touch button control, a MIC recorder, a high brightness 160×128 resolution screen, and more. Dropshippers and resellers; be the first one on your block to own and sell this world slimmest MP4 player!

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September 5th, 2008

Cross Necklace MP3 Player is fashionable and elegant. It can be controlled by just touching the surface. Just plug in the earphone, it will switch on automatically. Lightweight, portable, and convenient to use. If you are not listening to it, just plug out the earphone, and leave it on your neck to be a COOL necklace. Best gift for your friends and family.

Specifications:

Internal memory: 1GB

USB connector: for data transferring or charging

Charging time: 1.5 to 2 hours for first time

Pull out the earphone before charging

Charging LED indicator

Volume- / Previous: Long touch to decrease the volume / Short touch to play the last song

Volume+ / Next: Long touch to increase the volume / Short touch to play the next song

Support music format: MP3 / WMA

SNR: 90dB

Size: 46*27*7mm

Weight: 15g

 

Price : US$26.90 at gadget4all

September 4th, 2008

Contour has launched a new case for the iPod touch, the “Impression”. Available in blue (that looks black), red, and white gloss the cases are made from “polished” polycarbonate are on sale from Play.com for around £20.

From pocket-lint

September 4th, 2008

There’s a new i-Dog in town with the launch of the i-Dog Dance.
With upgrades including new dance moves and a touch sensitive face, the electronic canine works by plugging it into your MP3 or CD player.
Multicoloured LED lights light up to the beat of your music and he can tap his paw along to the beat too.
The new dance moves come in with the ability to stand on his hind legs and “twist” to the music.
The i-Dog Dance’s touch sensitive face is programmed to obey eight different commands while running your fingers over either side of his face makes DJ scratching noises.
Available in black and white, the i-Dog Dance will be on sale for around £40.

 

From pocket-lint

September 3rd, 2008

Sony announced this morning, 2 new series of Digital voice recorder, the ICD-AX & ICD-UX.
Both series use only one AAA battery, a USB interface, record in Mp3 format. You’ll also be able to listen to MP3/WMA music.
The ICD-AX70 is equipped with 1GB of memory and allows you to record up to 288 hours and is available in Silver or Pink. About the ICD-UX Series, you’ll have the choice between 4GB (ICD-UX91), 2GB(ICD-UX81) and 1GB(ICD-UX71) version and is available in Black, Silver, White and Pink.

From akihabaranews

September 2nd, 2008

Swimming is a very invigorating activity that peps you up once you step into the pool. However, like most aerobic activities, swimming with music for company yield better results than boring solitary strokes. To liven up your regime, Lavod announces the LFA-296V Aqua Music Player that comes with a professional head mount system. This MP3 player attaches directly to your head and works in up to 3 meters of depth of water. The headmount goggle comes with the system and adjustable ear buds allow you to pick the right size for your ear. On a full charge the player lasts for about three hours. A neat player for all our aquatic.

From newlaunches

September 1st, 2008

Users who download music from German retailer Saturn’s online music store will now be able to share and use their purchased music without the usual restrictions associated with Digital Rights Management (DRM). The company made the announcement on Monday, in the process becoming the first European reseller to offer all of the songs in Universal Music Entertainment library DRM-free. Universal itself is pushing for the move to DRM-free files, with the recent launch of its LostTunes music store.

The company has added 215,000 tracks from Universal’s library to its online store in high-quality 320k MP3 format. The number includes the entire collection of the music label’s pop and jazz genre, with all classic-genre songs currently being uploaded but not yet available for purchase.
Saturn is offering a select 100,000 of their audio tracks priced at an
equivalent of $1.15 each.

 

From electronista