Archive for February, 2008
Samsung YP-P2 Firmware Update v3.15 Features New games
Samsung released another major firmware update for P2 players. The new v3.15 update features:
- EmoTure 1.5.
- FM radio recording, MP3 format.
- Music playback speed control.
- 3 more games.
- Repeat functions.
Download the new update here.
[via samsung]
Minigigi Introduces A New MP3 U-Player With Double-Color OLED Display
Korean company, Minigigi, launches the U-Player, a USB stick mp3 player with double-color OLED, 3D sound, USB2.0 and 7 EQ. The player features voice recording, FM tuner and 1GB ($36) or 2GB ($47) storage size. Looks like one of those innocuous products.
[via Aving]
Thanko’s Keyboard Provides Services For Two Computers
Japanese company, Thanko, introduced a new functional keyboard with double USB connectors, allowing users to control 2 PCs with one set, by switching over a toggle above the arrow keys. The new keyboard features a low noise output, enabling you, night shift employees, ticking the keys without the noisy vox. You can get yours for $51.
[via crave]
Transcend Introduces A New T.Sonic Mp3 Players Lineup
Transcend announces a new series of T.Sonic mp3 players with colorful flavors and a skinny design. The first line of players is the T.Sonic 320, with 2GB and 4GB storage size, and the second line is the upgraded version of the T.Sonic 650, offering 8GB storage size. Check out the specs:
T.Sonic 320
- Display: a small OLED screen.
- Storage size: 2GB or 4GB.
- Audio: MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM, WAV.
- Features: FM tuner, microphone, 7 EQ.
- Battery Life: 15 hours.
- Dimensions: 85.5 x 25.5 x 13 mm, 29gm.
- Price: $63 and $86 respectively.
[via Aving]
More about the T.Sonic 650 after the break.
Nintendo DS Lite Gets A Matte Black Limited Edition Design
Recently, we have spotted some new Nintendo DS colors, hitting the market, but this one has stricken us with its modish elegant matte black exterior and shellac white interior. This rare DS Lite version is a result of an alliance between the highly esteemed designer, Hiroshi Fujiwara, and Japanese fashion magazine, Honeybee. Unfortunately, it is very very limited and located in Japan only, so you can pray to have one but the odds are really faint.
[via kotaku]
Another picture after the break]
DIY: Alarm Clock Keeps Nagging Until You Solve A Math Problem
This home-made alarm clock with this jangly sound, won’t back off until you click in the right mathematical answer. I guess you should start memorizing algebra again, to continue sleeping in the morning.
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[via gizmodo]
Touchpad App. Turns Your iPhone Touchscreen Into A Wireless Trackpad
This application, written by Jahanzeb Sjerwani, is pretty cool, as it turns your iPhone device into a wireless trackpad, enabling all of you, couch potatoes, lay back and navigate your desktop with your wandering fingers. In order to add this app, you need a jailbroken iPhone, then go to Installer > Sources > Add http://cnp.qlnk.net > goto utilities and install Touchpad. The software is a VNsea-based (http://code.google.com/p/vnsea), so enjoy your new remote.
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[via engadget]
Microsoft Zune Gets Xbox 360 XNA Games
Microsoft inflames the masses, announcing games for Zune players, threw XNA Studio 3.0. Although it is just an early announcement and most details are concealed, we know the games will be designed for both first and second Zune generation, with stress on trackpad capabilities in second-gen models. Zune owners will be able to play with their friends wirelessly, PSP style, though there are no plans for game sharing. XNA platform provides 2D graphics so don’t expect running Doom 3 or GTA IV on your Zune, but releasing a development kit might broaden the number of titles to offer. More details to be provided in Spring 2008.
[via tech2]
Reigncom Introduces The Dicple D30 Multimedia Electronic Dictionary
Korean corporation, Reigncom, has released its new multimedia electronic dictionary lineup, housing 82 different dictionaries in one box. The Dicple D30 features a 4.3-inch LCD screen, SRS WOW HD speakers, T-DMB, FM radio, Micro SD slot, PDF and CSD viewer. There are two main models - The D30C for Chinese learning, and the D30E for educational purposes. Both versions include three storage sizes: 2GB($346), 4GB($367) or 8GB($367$, without DMB tuner), all available in Korea. We can’t be sure they will hit our shores but one thing is certain, those machines resemble to UMPCs, period.
[via Aving]
MyRacer MF101 Gaming Device Is Forgettable
Korean company, MyRacer, introduced their latest portable gaming device, equipped with a 2.4-inch (320 x 240) display and a media player. Personally, i don’t think Sony has to be fearful for its PSP gaming consoles, but the MF101 does support AVI, MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG and BMP. Additionally, it has 1GB internal flash memory, expandable SD slot and 2 keypads on both sides. The MF101 sports a flash interface and supports Adobe Flash-based games. The device is available in S.Korea for 104$.
[via technabob]
Renaldo Lapuz From American Idol 7 Hits iTunes
The likeable Filipino, Renaldo Lapuz, who bravely excited the judges on 7th season auditions for American Idol, hits iTunes store with his entertaining moments in the show. Thus, the most rejected contender fulfills Simon’s prediction, stating Renaldo’s song will be a hit. The 83MB video, titled “We’re Brothers Forever“, is available, free of charge. Enjoy the music !
[via pmptoday]
Check out the video after the break.
Sony Launches Two Walkmans With Bluetooth support
Sony unveils the A-series media players lineup with a 2.4-inch LCD display (320 × 240) and a Bluetooth2.0 A2DP connectivity, delivering wireless music to your bluetooth headset/speakers. The new PMPs feature 8GB (NW-A820) or 16GB (NW-A829) storage size, support MP3, AAC, ATRAC Advanced Lossless, DRM WMA, linear PCM audio formats, and MPEG4, AVHC, H.264 video formats. The battery is very strong, providing 36 hours of music and 10 hours of video. Dimensions are 93.9 × 51 x 9.3mm, 59gm. An optional VRC-NW10 dock, enabling scheduled TV/Radio recording, will be available during this year. All players will be equipped with a 13.5mm EX headset and we expect to see them retailed in Japan around March and a month later in Europe. The NW-A820 is priced at $260, the NW-A829 at $353 and the optional cradle at $186. You will be able to choose between black, silver, pink and gold colors.
Check out the pictures and video after the break.
GTC Introduces The New G850 PMP
GTC, a Chinese corporation, has just unveiled a new PMP with a 3.5-inch LCD TFT display (320 × 240). The G850 features 2GB or 4GB storage size, AV output, miniSD slot and USB 2.0 plug. The device supports RMVB, AVI, MPEG, MPG and DAT video, MP3, WMA audio, JPEG and TXT. Price stands on 120$ for the 2GB model, so i guess your money won’t fly away this time.
[via gmp3]
Sony Introduces The E-Series Mp3 Players With Changeable Covers
Sony reveals a new colorful mp3 players lineup, with stylish replaceable shells. The NW-E-Series features 3 USB stick models with different storage sizes: 1GB -> NW-E023F,
2GB -> NW-E025F, and 4GB -> NW-E026F. The USB Walkmans have a small OLED display, FM Tuner, USB 2.0 plug and tons of customizable jackets, to fit your daily clothes. All players support ATRAC, MP3, WMA and AAC audio formats, dimension stands on 83.7 × 22.3 × 16.2mm, 28gm and the price will go between $100 - $150, respectively. Available for young Japanese girls from March 8th.
[via akihabaranews]
TG Introduces The Favicon PMP With Navigation Capabilities
TG presents the Favicon, a new PMP-navigation device with dual DMB - PIP functionality (thats two TV channels at once) and a 532MHz Freescale CPU. This 7″ WVGA player houses TPEG GPS navigation system (providing traffic info), 4GB storage size, SD card slot, multimedia player and a Windows Vista OS (!). Release date is unknown but you will be able to find it only in Korea for 420$ .
[via akihabaranews]
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