To explore DAP market profits, Memorex electronics has taken a step ahead to introduce its MMP8640 digital media player. This new device encompasses both MP3 and MPEG 4 media playback to support WMA-DRM protected files. It comes with 1.8″ color display that is good to surf options and for audio listening but for watching videos I think company should add some more inches to it. Some other features of the device include a miniSD memory card slot, an integrated FM radio, 4GB memory, battery life of 20 hours and an additional protective sleeve. The player also comes preloaded with 100 sounds but no comments about pricing and availability. Via: Chipchick
World’s first ever wind-up MP3-cum-video player by Trevor Baylis’s
To enjoy your favorite music plus videos any time any where even sans battery juice Trevor Baylis, the designer who first introduced the wind-up radio back in the 90s has now came out with the wind-up MP3 and video player that is also known as world’s first. This new innovation comes bundled with 1GB internal memory, SD memory card slot, 1.8″ LCD screen, LED torch, view photos, listen to FM radio, recorder and the best part is it also facilitate you to charge your mobile phone too,. So if you are just planning to get a MP3 player its time to hunt video player too and everything for mere $345. Via: Blog.scifi
C200 Gravel PMP by Commodore Link:
Netherlands-based company, Commodore has come out with their new C200 Gravel portable media player device to tune you up. In contrast to other devices in its segment, it sports most of our audio plus video files and offers immense memory. Commodore’s C200 Gravel features 1.8′ OLED screen, 512MB, 1GB or 2GB of flash memory and is proficient of playing almost all media formats such as Divx, Xvid, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA, JPG, GIF, and BMP. In addition, Wi-Fi is also incorporated and its battery features audio playback time of up to 18 hours and 2 hours of video on one charge. It measures (W) 45mm x (H) 80mm x (D) 13mm and offers 1.8″, 65k color OLED display and built-in speakers. Currently only 2GB model is available for pre-order in selected countries for around £90. Via: Techdigest
Tomato’s slim U24 MP3 player touts a 2.4" LCD
The Tomato’s new slim MP3 player ‘U24′ is not as slim as its U7 PMP but touts a good spec sheet to lure the audiophiles. It rocks a 260,000 color 2.4-inch wide LCD monitor and built-in speaker. The U24 is capable of playing 15 hours of seamless music and features an AVI movie player, voice recorder and e-book. It’s good to see a miniSD memory slot as I am always concerned about the storage capacity. The 2GB version will make you shell out 79,000(KRW) while the 4GB model is priced at 99,000(KRW). Via: Aving
Cocoia releases Timezones 1.0, full version of time zone navigator for Apple’s iPod
Cocoia’s Timezones 1.0 is a complete version of the time zone navigator for Apple’s iPod. The newly released Cocoia Timezones 1.0 is consisted with themes, personalized overlays that specify time variations, and a city bar that displays settlements for each time zone on an iPod. The complete version is personalized to all the time display the variation between the chosen time zone and users’ local time, and is included with an extensive collection of themes to opt for a world map – comprising limited editions. The software is touted to functions with 1st- and 2nd-gen iPod nanos, plus iPod with color show and video iPod. Cocoia Timezones 1.0 comes with the price tag of $3. Image Read
ColorWare uncovers 28-color combination wrap up for the Zune
Some colors never seem to go with every other gadget we see in the market. Colors judgment depends a lot on an individual’s taste and the way he perceives a particular color. So, the people at ColorWare have worked out a solution for such people who want a particular gadget to be of their likeable color. Now there is no need to buy your favorite Zune of some absurd coloration! ColorWare has transformed equipments like laptops, desktops and iPods so that people may get the real feel of their gadgets without compromising with the limited range of color palette available, simply outrageous! This time they have come up with a hefty 28-color combination package for the Zune. There is everything for every one, from metallic finishes to matte ones; one has a wide range of options to choose from. Hey folks are you still thinking? Via: Crave
Motz Music Box: Dare to be Different
When you look at it for the first time, you could be misled into believing that this is a child’s home creation with an old matchbox. However, this is no plain, useless box. It houses 256 MB of memory that you can use to listen to your favorite music. Distinctively different from all the compact mp3 players, the Motz music box is a tiny box of 28mm x 25mm x 18mm. And you would find it hard to believe that box can play MP3, Ogg, and WMA files. It packs a 3 hour battery life as well. For loading files and listening to music, there is a jack at the bottom, where you can plug in an adapter or earphones. For controls, you have a plain, fragile joystick. I doubt if this player can provide you the non-stop music you seek from mp3 players, however, at $68.55, this is good for those of you who dare to be ludicrously different. Via: ubergizmo
Pricey ATH-W5000 headphones from Audio-Technica
To distinct their product from all other products available in the market in terms of design and cost Audio-Technica has introduced their ATH-W5000 headphones those are not of the high end quality but still to get them you have to shell $1,669. These expensive headphones are made of striped Ebony wood to offer ‘superb acoustic characteristics’ and their pads are made of the softest leather which feature Audio-Technica’s ultra-comfortable total ear fitting design. If you think their price suits your pocket Audio-Technica is also offering an attractive padded, protective hard-shell storage case. Via: Mavromatic
Greenhouse showcases it’s hottest DAP
Greenhouse has unveiled there latest Digital Audio Player (DAP) that is infact a sensational gadget to eye on. It can store data upto 1 GB of memory space; with KanaGT it configures a FM tuner too. Shows it’s full support with MP3s, WMA and these features it flaunts with an OLED (organic light emitting diode) screen. Choose the color you want and add an extra zing to your life. Via: Akihabaranews
VoiceSense: PDA for blinds
Thanks to innovation of Japanese-based company, Extra who has developed an exciting Personal Digital Assistant device for blinds, called the VoiceSense. This latest device feature an unique QWERTY protruding keyboard, FM/AM radio tuner, Internet browser with mail function, MSN messenger, MP3 player, AM/FM radio tuner and Wi-Fi connectivity. VoiceSense sports Windows CE operating system and offers vocal guiding system to navigate with simplicity whereas its other specs encompass PIM system with scheduler, alarms clock, tasks (to-do lists), calculator and contact list. It measures 188x77x25mm, weighs 266 grams, and offers SD and CF memory card slots to increase storage capacity. The best part is that users can also write documents on it. The device will hit the shelves next week on July 21st in Japan, with 1560€ price tag. Via: Akihabaranews