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Samsung introduces the new SWT-W100k PMP with a 4.3-inch WVGA touchscreen and 8GB flash storage (disappointing). This top-notch player packs a DMB-TV tuner with PIP function and WiBro technology (Korean version for WiMAX). In addition, it has a GPS system, a 2MP camera at the back along with a front VGA camera for video conferencing, a microphone, a USB host, Bluetooth 2.0, VoIP client, an MS Word doc viewer and more. This device  is compatible with wide range of video and audio codecs, including MP4, XviD, WMV, H.264, as well as MP3 and WMA. No word on OS or availability but if you wish to have one, it will cost you about about $525. Check out the video after the break.

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Internet rumors prove themselves, as the SanDisk Sansa Fuze has just showed up on Amazon lists. The new PMP features a 1.9-inch display, a microSD/SDHC card slot, a microphone for voice recording, an FM tuner and a USB 2.0 connection. It will be compatible with video codecs as MPEG4, AVI, audio formats like MP3, WMA, and more. The built-in battery suppose to provide 24 hours of audio and 5 hours of video, as the measures stands at 55 x 38 x 15 mm. The Sansa Fuze is set to go live within one to three months in black, pink and red flavors, with a retail price of $99.99 for the 4GB version.

Update: The player will come in 2GB ($79.99), 4GB ($99.99), and 8GB ($129.99) versions, somewhere around April.

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Portable gaming is one of the hot trends, as companies are constantly looking for ideas to combine game devices with media players. Meanwhile, you can enjoy some SNES emulator games on the Cowon Q5W mega PMP, by installing the emulation app. and gaming with a PS1 joypad controller, plugged into the USB connection. The following video demonstrates Super Mario Kart and Donkey Kong Country running smoothly on the Cowon’s 5-inch display, providing fun and playable hours on the go.

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A week after the first introduction at the CeBIT show in Hannover, Asus releases more info about the Eee PC 9″ mini lappy. As we all know, the new Eee features an 8.9-inch screen (1024 x 600), bigger trackpad, 1GB memory, 1.3MP webcam and 8GB to 12GB storage size. The news are that XP systems will support up to 12GB of storage while the Linux based models will provide up to 20GB. In addition, WiMAX & HSDPA technologies will be integrated around Q3 and more colors are on the way. The 9″ Eee models are expected to be released in June for $499.

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This new Publio TX-700 from JVC was primarily created to run video advertisements and promotional stuff in stores or retailers. The bulky PMP comes with a 7-inch display, an SD card slot, built-in stereo speakers, USB 2.0 connection, and some programming options. It is compatible with video codecs as MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MP3 audio format and JPEG/BMP files. Regretfully, there is no word on price or availability but you may see this player updating you with sales and advertising campaigns in Japan.

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Audio, Video, WiFi, internet surfing, today’s mega gadgets are not just a simple player, they are all-in-one devices, cramming advanced multimedia features into a relatively small box. Cnet has decided to make a comparison duel between top 2 mega PMP players, the Archos 705 and the Cowon Q5W, in order to determine which device is the one true king of the non-pocketable media players. Cnet has gathered three gadgets experts to judge both devices according to 5 categories: Navigation, Sexiness, Compatibility, Sound and Science, Wallet Factor. The results are as plain as the nose on one’s face, Archos 705 is the undoubtable winner, collecting 56 points against 50 of the Q5W. Check the full details here.

[via Cnet]