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Energy Sistem Introduces The 4040 Touch PMP
Although it has just a regular look, the new 4040 PMP from Energy Sistem comes with a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen, a microSD card slot, an FM tuner, a built-in microphone and 16GB of flash storage. IT supports MPEG4, MP3, WMA , WAV, TXT, JPG, and BMP formats while priced at around $150. Additionaly, you can get non-touchscreen versions (5020 and 5021) for merely $100. Only thing, is that you’ll have to settle for 4GB of storage.
[via gmp3]
iRiver E100 “Season 2″ Pops Up With New Colors
Korean multimedia corporation, iRiver announces the release of the “Season 2″ E100 player, which is literaly the same version like the previous model, only with new colors. The new lineup will be available at the end of the year, with the same specs, including a 2.4-inch screen, microSD slot, a built-in stereo speaker, an FM tuner and storage capacity, ranged from 2GB up to 8GB. It will also support MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, FLAC, MPEG4 SP, WMV9 SP, XVID SP (@ 30fps), JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF and TXT file formats. Price wise, count 70 euros for the 2GB PMP or 90 euros for the 4GB device.
[iRiver]
Onda VX626 PMP Packs a TV Tuner Inside
Chinese company Onda, announces the release of the VX626 PMP, to be available in early December with a 2.8-inch screen, Rockchips RK2706 processor and the usual features, including an FM tuner, e-book reader, and even high-resolution video support. Still, no info concerning the price, but those who buy this one, will enjoy a built-in CMMB receiver, which means, a portable TV inside.
[via mp4nation]
Samsung To Introduce The New P3 PMP
Nothing is official yet, but looks like Samsung has started paving the way for the new P3 PMP, to be shown off on January, at the CES show in Vegas. Meanwhile, the company has delivered the P2 successor to some lucky bloggers, to tease us with more info and images. From their tidbits, we learn the new multimedia player features a haptic (480 x 272) 3-inch touchscreen, along with an FM tuner, a microphone, a single speaker, and storage capacities, ranged from 4GB up to 32GB. You also get Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with A2DP support, and new customizable interface. Formats wise, the new device can play MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, FLAC, MPEG4, WMV, H.264, JPG, PNG, and BMP files, for 30 hours of audio or 5 hours of video. Still, no word on price or availability, but be sure the Koreans will release those details soon.
[via gmp3]
Western Digital Rolls Out WD TV HD Media Player
I guess this one won’t catch you by surprise, but in case you haven’t heard, Western Digital has launched a new TV HD Media Player, that turns your USB drive into an HD media player, allowing you to watch your favorite HD movies on your TV. This 1.6 x 4.9 x 3.9-inch box supports Full HD 1080p video playbackand can house 2 USB drives simultaneously. Naturally, it has an HDMI output, but also composite video interfaces for easy connection. To get this one you’ll have to shell out merely $129.99.
[via engadget]
iRiver Introduces The NV Mini Portable Navigation PMP
Reincomm has announced the release of the iriver NV mini, a new personal navigation device, running Windows CE 5.0 with multimedia capabilites. This 3.5-inch 320 x 240 touchscreen Nav-PMP device packs a SiRF Star III GPS system, together with SDHC slot, to load Atlas maps into the unit. In addition, the NV mini supports wide range of media codecs, including MP3, WMA, OGG, WMV, JPEG, PNG, BMP file formats, and available in a sleeky-metal design, housing 4GB of flash-based capacity.To get this one, you’ll have to shell out around $130.
Meizu M8 Gets The Unboxing Treatment
With so much disinformation floating around, we can’t be sure either these images are real or just a hoax, but you have to admit they look very reliable, with this nice black or white varnished cover and those colorful boxes, laying down next to the Meizu M8 manual and installation CD. But the most interesting thing is the new specs that jump out of the pile, featuring a strong ARM11 800MHz CPU, 3.4-inch 720 x 480 touchscreen, 4GB/8GB/16GB capacities, 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity. According to the guys at Meizu News, the M8 is scheduled to be released in Asia around December, priced at 240 € / 284 € / 350 € respectively. Hit the link to see more pictures.
Specifications
- Price: 240€ up to 350€
- Size: 4GB/8GB/16GB
- Network type: WCDMA (3G), GSM EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
- Touch screen: 16,000,000 colors, 3.4 “TFT VGA + (720 x 480)
- Ringtones: Polyphonic 64 tons
- Camera: 3.2m Pixels
- Operating system: Meizu OS (Windows Mobile Base CE6.0 amended by Meizu)
- Dimensions: 108 x 59 x 11.9mm
- CPU: ARM11 800MHz (Samsung 6410)
- Memory: 256 MB DDR-SDRAM
- Battery: 1200mAh
- WiFi: 802.11b and g
- Bluetooth: 2.0
- Internet: Web browser Opera version customized by Meizu
- Video playback: (720 x 480 30fps, H263/264 MPEG2 MPEG4 WMV, RM, RMVB)
- Other features: mp3 player, LINE OR, microphone, loudspeaker
[via Meizu News]
Archos 5 3G PMP To Make a Debut On French Carrier SFR
It’s been a while since Archos first introduced the Archos 5,7 Internet Media Tablets to the world, but the one we’ve been all expecting, the Archos 5 3G+model, was just announced by French wireless carrier SFR, and will make its way to the European market with the same stunning 4.8-inch 800 x 600 touchscreen and the strong ARM Cortex processor, but with a black stylish cover and a shrunken 30GB storage drive (compared to the 60GB/120GB/250GB versions in normal). The new subsidized device boasts an integrated 3G HSDPA modem and new customized SFR menu (We prefer the regular one), coming with monthly data subscriptions of €19.90/$25, in case you’re an existing SFR customer or €24 ($30) for newbies, aside the €249 ($320) you have to pay for the unit itself. Still, no word when this piece of technology is going to hit Stateside, but you can take a look at the video (in French) for the meantime.
[via gmp3]
[image via journaldugeek]
Aigo’s Formula One PMP Edition Introduced, Packs 720p Output
Aigo introduces the new Patriot MP5-MK3510 PMP, also known as the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP5 media player, coming up with an unknown price tag, but with a 4.3-inch 480 x 272 display, an FM tuner, an eBook reader, a microSD slot and a battery that can deliver 4 hours of video or 10 hours of audio. In spite of a wide codecs support, including MP3, WMA, FLAC, APE, RM, RMVB, AVI, FLV, DAT, MPG, MPEG, JPG, BMP, GIF, and TXT, the most intriguing part is the 720p output, that provides high-def content to the mediocre screen. Regretfully, no word on availability, in case you’re a racing avid.
[Via PMP Today]
LaCie LaCinema Rugged Multimedia Hard Drive Announced
LaCie has announced the release of a new multimedia drive lineup, also known as LaCinema Rugged. Designed by Neil Poulton, the new media drive, houses capacities, ranged from 250GB up to 500GB, so you can store all your movies, videos, or photos in one small place and play them on any TV, thanks to the composite / 1080i HDMI outputs inside. Once connected, you get a friendly onscreen interface to handle the content that may include varies codecs support, such as MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (AVI, VOB, IFO, ISO), MPEG-4 (AVI, XviD) video files, or MP3, WMA, AC3, Ogg Vorbis, AAC audio files or JPEG (up to 8 megapixels), GIF, PNG, BMP image files and even subtitle files like SRT, SSA, SUB, SMI. The LaCinema Rugged is compatible with both PAL /NTSC systems and to make things more comfortable, there’s a nice remote control, to let you command the box from your sofa. Regretfully, no word when this thing is going to hit Stateside, but if you’re heading to Europe, you can get the 500GB version for £219 ($357).
Update: It is now available in the US, starting at $199.99.
[Lacie via engadget]
Newman To Launch MANMAN-A2 music player
It’s been a while, since we’ve last heard from the Chinese corporation Newman, but it seems they’ve been working hard to bring up their latest MP5 MANMAN-A2 player, to be available at the end of October for an undisclosure price. The player features a 3-inch LCD TFT display, an FM tuner, a microphone and either 4GB or 8GB flash-based capacities. You also get a TV output and wide codecs support, including MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, OGG, APE, FLAC, RM, RMVB, FLV, MPG, DAT, AVI, MP4, and WMV formats, squized into a slim 8.9mm body.
[via imp3]
Cowon O2 PMP Gets a First UI Video Impression
The new Cowon O2 will make its way to the market in early November. Meanwhile, we get a chance to look at some of the early images that popup from different directions. First impression unveils an elegant look with a nice 4.3-inch 480 x 272 touchscreen, sans buttons, and a traditional Cowon slot that contains an SD port, a TV output and a mini USB connection. Format wise, the O2 supports almost every available codec on earth, including MP3, WMA, FLAC, OGG, AAC, ASF, WAV, APE, WavPack, True Audio Lossless, MusePack, Monkey’s Audio, AVI, WMV, MPEG-4 SP, MKV, OGM, MPEG-2, DAT and MTV. As for storage, the flash-based PMP offers 8GB/16GB or 32GB capacities to choose from. Hit the jump to catch the video, presenting the UI.
Update: It is now available on JetMall, Amazon, NewEgg and others, priced at $219.99 (8GB), $249.99 (16GB) or $299.99 (32GB).
[via Crave]
MacBook 2008: Apple Announces New MacBook And MacBook Pro With Glass Multitouch Trackpad
MacBook 2008 event at Cupertino is over, and we get 4 major announcements from Apple, as follows:
- New MacBook laptop.
- New MacBook Pro laptop.
- New boosted MacBook Air laptop.
- New 24-inch Cinema Display.
It’s not that we were totally surprised from today’s new announcements. After all, there’s always a strange commotion, preceding Apple’s events, feeding us with rumors, and anonymous tipsters who emerge from the dark with some hidden images. Luckily, this time wasn’t different from others, as we were able to catch up with all the tidbits and leaked pictures, during those recent weeks. Hit the jump to read more about Apple’s novelties in a nutshell.
Archos 5,7 Devices Get OGG / Flac Support And Better Battery Workout With The New Firmware Update
Archos fans can be very pleased, as the company has just released firmware update 1.0.87 for the Archos 5 and Archos 7 internet media tablets, coming up with OGG / Flac formats support, after so many years. As an Archos avid, I must admit, it wasn’t expected at all and from my personal knowledge, many media junkies haven’t made any contact with the French players because of that specific reason, so I guess these are great news, wherever you are. Additionally, the new firmware version substantially improves the battery life to 22 hours of audio and 7 hours of video, together with some major bug fixes. It is also been reported that the wifi range was increased and the USB transfer rate has been raised. You can download firmware version 1.0.87 from here.
Meanwhile, we hear that the guys at Pocketables.net have compared websites loading time between the Archos 5, iPhone 3G and the Nokia N810, and the results are truly amazing, as the Archos 5 was the clear winner in every aspect, thanks to the strong 600MHz ARM Cortex A8 processor. Checkout the comparing table after the break.
[via Archos]
Archos 5 Gets an Official Guided Tour
Following Apple’s steps, French multimedia manufacturer, Archos, has just released a 13 minutes guided tour video, introducing its latest Internet Media Tablet lineup, together with some of the main key features and the optional plugins/accessories you can get, in order to enhance your experience. It is the first time that Archos releases such a video tour, as part of its new global marketing strategy, to push forward the new Archos 5 and the Archos 7 media tablets. Checkout the video after the break.
[Archos]
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