Gemei gets saucy with the touchscreen X780 PMP

(Via Engadget.)

Electro Box's miShake PMP enjoys being agitated

(Via Engadget.)

Disney and Apple, Inc. Join Forces in New “Mickey iPhone”

Apple and Disney seem to be closer than we think in China, coming together for a major release in the People’ Republic. It’s not the most fully featured gadget Apple has made but the Mickey-inspired design and more Apple logos thrown here and there more than on any other device we’ve seen should make this a very tempting product for both Apple and Disney fans. Unfortunately, the source doesn’t mention a name or a link to a product page, but I’m pretty sure these details will surface very soon as they usually do with electronic products destined to make history.

A photo of the front after the break. Is that a slide-to-unlock feature and a touchscreen?

(Via PMP Today.)

iRiver Lplayer Multifunctional MP4 Player

iRiver is no stranger to sleek designed portable media player, and today iRiver unveiled yet another small and sleek player, the Lplayer Multifunctional MP4 Player. The player features iRiver’s unique D-Click control, 2.0-inch TFT Wide LCD screen, and FM tuner.

It supports vast majority of media files including MP3, WMA, ASF, FLAC, OGG, MPEG, WMV9, and XVID. The Lplayer comes with voice and FM radio recording function. As for battery life, it runs up to four hours video play and twelve hours music playback.

The iRiver Lplayer Multufunctional MP4 player is now available for 109.99 (4GB) and 159.99 (8GB).

(Via SlashGear.)

Emgeton MINI One Gives Meizu a Taste of Its Own Medicine

Tired of waiting for Meizu to release their iPhone clone? Emgeton has just the product for you. It’s inspired by iPhone but really it’s a Meizu M8, hardware + software, powered by a powerful ARM11 CPU and running either Windows CE 6.0 or Windows Mobile 6.0 Pro (not very clear at the moment). Notable is the 3.2-inch 720 x 480 VGA TOUCH screen. yes, this baby also plays 30fps movie files and has a 3 megapixel camera to give the fear of God to the iPhone-loving community on Q3.Other specs include Bluetooth and TV out.

(Via PMP Today.)

Ainol introduces display-dominated V3000 PMP

(Via Engadget.)

Teclast M26 gets reviewed -- behold its lameness in video form

Teclast's budget-priced touchscreen-based M26 PMP seemed interesting enough at first, but as more and more details about it trickled out, we quickly got disenchanted by the player. Now, MP4 Nation has confirmed most of our suspicions with a video review of the device. While the reviewer is quick to point out that many of the players problems could be due to its pre-release firmware, it's pretty clear that the player's resistive touchscreen leaves a lot to be desired, with scrolling less than responsive and some tasks requiring numerous taps before the player gets the hint. That's to say nothing of the device's interface lag, the inexplicable button on the front of the player that does nothing but blink annoyingly whenever the touchscreen is in use, or such 'features' as a calendar that simply shows you the date. Head on past the break to see for yourself.

Continue reading Teclast M26 gets reviewed -- behold its lameness in video form

(Via Engadget.)

KNC M700 Review - All PMP

AllPMP.org have published a review of the KNC M700 digital player.
'The KNC M-700 has 3.0 ‘’ QVGA TFT wide screen with 400*240 resolutions. The design is inspired by famous Nokia music phone. It has the ability to play WMA, AVI, RM, and RMVB audio and video files apart from MP3 files. It supports JPG, BMP and GIF image formats. It allows you to read TXT file. It does have a built in speaker, high speed 2.0 USB and 3.5mm headphone jack. Audio and FM radio recording are with high quality. What it attracts me the most is the high quality wide screen. You would probably enjoy watching video with it.

The design of KNC M-700 is inspired by Nokia music phone. It is black and orange in color, which is smart and fashionable. The material is Aluminium. The whole layout is just very logical. Control buttons are on the left and right hand sides while other functional buttons and plots are on the top. It is just so easy and simple to use.

(Via Portable Media Player Reviews.)

TrekStor i.Beat Move PMP Announced in Three Sizes

Remember the iBeat Blaxx that elicited accusations of racial insensitivity from tech bloggers? The manufacturer, TrekStor, is back with a legitimate MP4 player with MP4 and AVI support. The i.Beat Move is nothing special, though it’s curiously available in 3 sizes and form factor resemble a phone or an MP3 player more than a device primarily used for video playback. Screen size is 3.8 cm for the small, which I assume is below 2 inches, and no further information is provided, especially if landscape viewing is supported. Medium and Large sizes have screen sizes of 4.6cm and 5.1cm respectively.

i.Beat Movie specs:

• available in 3 sizes


• plays MP4, AVI, MP3, WMA, WAV and WMA-DRM9


• JPEG


• FM with 24 preset stations, miniSD


• price is £24 for 2GB to £59for the 8GB (all sizes presumably


• available now on online retailers

(Via PMP Today.)

Creative gets really official with ZEN X-Fi as it appears in the wild

(Via Engadget.)

Ramos V85 Review - AllPMP

AllPMP.org have published a review of the Ramos V85 portable media player.
'The Ramos V85 is second Bluetooth portable media player offered by Ramos. It has a high sensitivity 2.8 ‘’ QVGA TFT touch screen with 320*240 resolutions. It has the ability to play WMA, WAV, OFF, AVI and WMV audio and video files apart from MP3 files. It supports JPG, BMP and GIF image formats. It allows you to read TXT file. It is possible for you to read and listen at the same time. It does have a built in speaker, 2.0 USB and 3.5mm headphone jack. Audio and FM recording are with high quality. Apart from built in capacity, it allows the use of a Micro SD memory card up to 2GB. With Bluetooth, it is so convenient to transfer any files and documents from other devices. It is just a small palm fitting with your hand.'

(Via Portable Media Player Reviews.)

RAmos iShine Q18 vs iRiver E100

The Q18 is the new kid on the block while this is face-off number 2 for the E100 (see face-off number one). The RAmos’s MUMU iShine Q18 PMP is undeniably a lookalike of the iRiver E100. Both are cute boxy players, the E100 perhaps having the more interesting dial pad up against the iShine’s Chocolatey touch-sensitive keys. Both have 2.4 inches of viewing real estate with the E100 maxing at 4GB of storage on top of the Q18’s 2GB. The bigger difference, besides the price (E100 is twice as pricey as the $58 iShine Q18, is in both players’ media file support.

E100 - MPEG-4, WMV9 and XVID (30fps) and FLAC, MP3, WMA (DRM and non-DRM), ASF and OGG

iShine Q18 - MP4, RMVB, MP3, WMA

As you can see, we don’t even know if the Q18 can play video at 30fps and the listed MP4 support seem iffy at best. This is too sad since the Q18 UI seem workable enough somehow RAmos has managed to put in support for landscape viewing. Maybe another look at the two players together would help one pick a side…

(Via PMP Today.)

EZIO MEGA4
Phone features:
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a
video.
• Music player
Play music files using your phone as a music player.
• FM Radio and Recording
Listen to FM Radio with search function and schedule FM Record
• Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices
using free, wireless Bluetooth technology.
• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text,
images, video, and audio.
• Flight mode
Switch your phone to use its none-wireless function in an airplane.
• Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded game and download new games.
• Alarm
Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning or
notify you of an impending event.
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• Get personal with caller ID
See who’s calling you when their own photo, video and Ring Tone
plays.
• vCard
Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name
card.
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
• Travel Adapter
• Battery
• User’s Guide
• Earphone
• PC Sync Manager CD & USB Data Cable.

(Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog.)

AOC V9 Announced

AOC recently announced the new V9, which is claimed with 90 hours of long battery life. The AOC V9 is powered by Sigmatel’s latest STMP3710 solution. The solution features an ARM926 32-bit CPU, running at 206Mhz with 99dB SNR. As usual, it plays WMA, MP3, AAC, and WAV audio.

Detailed specification and price are still unknown. By the way, it should be tagged with affordable low price!

(Via The MP3 Players.)

Creative Zen X-Fi Announced

Creative unveils their newest PMP, the Zen X-Fi, featuring what else but X-Fi, which is the best MP3-playing you could possibly get in the market. It’s no touch-screen but it’s WiFi-enabled. Most interesting is the numeric keypad, which can be used for ‘Tchatter’ over Yahoo Messenger, GTalk or MSN. So what can users expect from X-Fi? Basically, there are two settings: X-Fi Crystalizer and X-Fi Expand. Crystalizer restores details that may have been lost during the compression while Expand moves sound from the ear to somewhere in front of you simulating the real experience in listening to music. Crystalizer makes for richer sound quality (which I prefer, actually) while Expand is more of a concert-like experience.

With this player, Creative also launches its new software ‘Centrale.’ With Centrale, everything from video, audio and photos are supported. It will also allow users to rip DVDs and creative a server for file sharing. Electronista thinks this is Creative’s move againts Apple’ iTunes. Let’s see Apple copy that. Also, from what EpiZENter found out, there might be Zen X-Fis without WiFi because the user guide specifically mentions that ‘This section applies to ZEN X-Fi players with wireless LAN features.’

Other features include 2.5-inch screen, FM tuner, speakers, microSD slot. Unfortunately no price yet or date of availability, though speculation from other sources say official launch could be days away.

(Via PMP Today.)

Samsung Yepp P2 DMB PMP

Here is Samsung’s new Yepp P2 portable media player with DMB connectivity. The gadget allows you to watch your favorite TV show on the go. The Yepp P2 DMB features Digital Natural Image Engine, touch screen display, Bluetooth 20 connectivity and a 3 inch widescreen LCD display. This portable gadget is available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities, retailing for around $225, $280 and $360, respectively.

(Via TechFresh.net - Cell Phones, Laptops, Video Games, iPods, Cameras.)

Newsmy RV30 DAP is Sexy w/ Phone Call Recording

Newman has a treat for us this summer. It’s a simple MP3 player (no fancy video-playing codec or camera added) in a sophisticated form factor (103 × 34 × 13mm; weighs 28g). Look to the side of the RV30, it’s all shiny buttons, perfectly raised for the ultimate tactile goodness. For good measure, there’s a small screen for navigation. Hopefully, it also support other languages than Mandarin. It plays MP3 and WMA, powered by 2 AAA batteries! There are 3 built-in speakers, which record high-quality audio and if you connect this to your phone, it can record telephone conversations as well. Still no idea how they do that, though. It’s available in 1GB and red and silver colors for 499 yuan ($73).

(Via PMP Today.)

Pure One Mini compact DAB digital radio

In the world of DAB radios, Pure is perhaps the best known manufacturer.  The company has a variety of high-end digital radio models, but is now aiming for the entry-level customer with the Pure One Mini; just 130 x 135 x 60mm, the Mini has a mono speaker, 16 x 2 mono display to show track titles and can be powered either via the mains or by a rechargeable battery pack.

In fact, with the Pure ChargePAK you can have up to 20hrs of standalone music.  The Mini has the usual headphone socket, but also features an input socket so you can route your iPod (or other generic PMP, naturally) through the speaker.  A mini-USB socket lets you update the firmware.

The Pure One Mini DAB radio is available in the UK now, priced at £40.  Color choices are black, white and pink.

(Via SlashGear.)

Samsung YP-P2 PMP

Samsung Korea has announced its YP-P2 with T-DMB support for watching Digital TV on the go. At 11.9mm thick, it features a 3 inch touchscreen along with Samsung’s mDNIe (mobile Digital Natural Image Engine) which provides more vibrant colors and optimal contrast ratio. It also has the Bluetooth connectivity for transferring files and content with compatible devices. The Samsung YP-P2 PMP is available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB, colored in black or white and priced at 239,000(KRW), 309,000(KRW) and 389,000(KRW) respectively. One more shot after the break.

Look at the green shirt, looks like she’s going to eat you. lol

(Via 2dayBlog - Technology Journal, New Gadget everyday!.)

MyRacer Redubbed by Westrend

We’ve noticed this gaming PMP before for its nifty control buttons and comfy form factor Now it’s available in Europe under the Westrend brand as the Westrend Racer. Still plays Flash games, music and supports e-Book TXT. Oh, this guy is the winner of 2008 Reddot design.

(Via PMP Today.)

iriver's cute little Lplayer gets reviewed

(Via Engadget.)

Aigo Goes Square With E819

Ever seen a square PMP? Ever expected one to be made? Me neither, but Aigo begs to differ as it introduces the square-ish Patriot E819 MP5 player. The 2.8-inch LTPS screen is supposed to have 4:4 aspect ratio, though h0nest to God it looks to me like 4:4. It’s one of the more heavy flash PMPs of its size weighing almost a hundred grams with 77 × 66 × 14mm form factor. Features USB 2.0, FM tuner, microSD, TXT, photo viewing With MP3 recording.

Video: RM, RMVB, DAT, AVI (DivX / XviD), MPG, MPEG, FLV

Audio: MP3 (MPEG1.0 Layer3), WMA, APE, FLAC

For the privilege of owning a truly unique piece of gadget, 699 yuan ($102) for the 4GB version is more than fair.

(Via PMP Today.)

Creative Updates MuVo T200 Color

Creative decides to take a stab at Apple with its new 4GB MuVo T200 digital audio player by releasing it in white. The price will remain the same as the black color version, along with the specifications, so the only changes would be the color. Other than that, you should be aware that it comes with a boost function, an integrated FM tuner and a built-in microphone. It will be available before June is over for €40 a pop.

(Via UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog.)

Onda VX777+ PMP video review & comparison

Onda’s VX777+ PMP is, quite obviously, designed to resemble the iPod Touch.  That’s clear, but then plenty of manufacturers give a nod to Apple when it comes to the drawing board; more important, then, is what functionality it brings to the table.  Pride of place at the top of the spec list is a 3-inch 400 x 240 touchscreen, notable for being capacitive (i.e. like that of the iPod Touch) rather then resistive (like most cheap copies); there’s also TV Out, a choice of capacity ranging from 2GB to 8GB, and an SD slot happy with cards up to 32GB in size.

Check out the video review & comparison of the VX777+ after the cut

File support includes RM, RMVB, AVI, FLV, DAT, ASF, MP4, WMV, 3GP, MPG, MP3, WMA, WMA/VBR, APE and FLAC, plus there’s an FM radio and voice recorder.  Games and an e-book reader are also included, and the VX777+ is happy with lossless audio and high-def video.  That might not be such a big deal on the PMP’s display, but you’ll be glad of the quality if you pipe it out to your big-screen TV.

What it doesn’t have is WiFi, which could be a deal breaker for those who want to recreate the iPod Touch experience at a budget price.  MP4 Global, who are taking pre-orders for the 2GB, 4GB and 8GB models (priced at $89, $99 and $109 respectively), shot this video of the VX777+’s features as well as a side-by-side comparison of it and its Onda VX767, VX757 and VX747 predecessors.  It’ll ship on June 23rd.

(Via SlashGear.)