Power bikes from BMW have a new healthy Sammy touch to them, the Samsung YP-P2 DAP. The customized players will host the BMW logo and will accompany the bikes. However spec wise, the large 3" 16:9 touch screen, extensive Bluetooth support, and a DMB digital TV tuner are expected. No news on pricing or availability as yet. But expect to see them in the near future. Source...
The Shiro SQ-S MP3 player is one the finalists for the HKEIA Award for Outstanding Innovation & Technology Products. The player is equipped with a 1.8" 65K colors LCD display that can display track lists, Images, Video and even the odd eBook. The media player supports MP3/ WMA/ WAV/ FLAC/ APE/ OGG music formats. It even comes with an integrated FM tuner and a voice recorder, which has the option to even record the song you hear right off...
Just what we needed, an expensive iPod dock to take our minds off failing banks and nose diving stock markets. The Onkyo CBX-Z20 packs in a CD player, AM / FM radio and of course the iPod dock. The amplifier delivers an output of 5W x 2Ch for the 8cms speakers. The unit measures 435×231.5×138mm, weighs 4.3 kgs, comes with a remote control and is clad in shiny black. It will be available in Japan only later this month...
Dazzling Sonoro Swarovski Radio is not very different from basic element model besides being pimped up in 4,000 white and black crystallized swarovski stones and hence slathering expensive. One can buy the Stardust version for $250 with piano-black finish, brushed metal dial and low-key LED display. The glittering Sonoro version has all the features similar to the basic model but crosses the price limit as it is decked up with Swarovski crystals. The company has developed this product exclusively...
Yamaha Japan has announced the TSX-120 (pictured after the jump) and TSX-130 iPod docks with soft wooden finish. Both share common features except that the TSX-130 (pictured above) comes with USB connectors and a CD-drive which supports playback and recording. Common features include amplifier output of 15W × 2ch, 2 x eight cms speakers, frequency response of 60Hz ~ 20kHz, FM tuner and remote control. Nothing special here except for the wooden finish which gives a classy look. Scheduled...
Safa Korea has launched the Bandi a MP3 player targeted towards women. Clad in pink, yellow and blue with chic looks the MP3 player has a 1.5 inch OLED display and flash memory from Samsung. The Bandi features touch scroll controls and an easy to use distinctive GUI. A Korea only product the 2GB version will sell for $55 and 4GB for $70. (More images after the jump)...
It's possible that the Fuze was introduced by SanDisk to round out its line, since the Sansa Connect, which was tightly integrated with the now-defunct Yahoo! Music, was recently discontinued. Sansa is all set now to upgrade its players from the current line of 4 GB players to 8GB of storage. As it stands, none of the Sansa players, the Fuze included, does anything as innovative as the Connect, with its Wi-Fi access to Yahoo! Music accounts, but they...
A bit bigger than a matchbox the iM10 from Sizen upscales stereo output to 5.1 channel sound. A nifty little gadget suitable for portable game consoles, mobile phones and MP3 players. The 5.1 channel sound is created from the stereo sound using 'ATX' a bass and treble reinforcement technology combined with DBEX technology which balances the sound. The iM10 has three modes off which delivers the sound in normal stereo, music and movie. The unit measures 66.5×52.5×8.1mm and weighs...
Sony does it again; it has made me weak in the knees again, with the launch of its new earphones the MDR-XB40EX and MDR-XB20EX. It has once again showed that when it comes to portable sound they not only lead in design but also rock in sound. The new earphones promise of no more sound leaks from the ears since the phones go right in your ear and this won't disturb your neighbor in a bus ride. The MDR-XB40EX...
The new Thanko MagneticEarphone is a dream comes true. How many times all of us have felt the discomfort of using ear phones for a long time. After few hours of normal use of standard earphones, you feel uneasy to use especially when you are driving a bike or are on move. The new Thanko magnetic earphone is the answer to all these problems. The magnetic ear phone with the soft magnetic foldable strip is attached to the ear...
Marantz is introducing an entry level CD player with the CD5003. Featured in the system is Marantz's new M1 reference-standard chassis, which is a rigid, reinforced base, along with glass-fiber resin side panels and a three-piece construction front panel comprising thick aluminum and reinforced glass-fiber resin. The need for such a strong structure is to eliminate the vibrations that can interfere with the sensitive audio signal. The player also features feedback HDAM SA-2 modules, which replace single chip, 'off-the-shelf'...
Creative is not a well-received MP3 player since no current offerings can compete with the success of the iPod as a complete media entertainment device. Right from its design sense to its storage space offered has the potential to perform in this highly evolved market. However, with this new patent application it is now unclear if Creative is intending to stay in the MP3 player race or wants to shift gears into making a full-fledged mobile communication device. This...
Retailer Fry's has unknowingly given out details of the next generation Zune player in an online store listing for a blue 8GB Zune. The new Zune will be available in Blue and Silver colors. The store listing mentions of a "Device to Cloud" feature, which allows you to use wireless hotspots to update your collection, browse Zune Marketplace, exchange favorites with friends, or buy songs. The "Channels" feature allows for tagging of songs from the FM radio by the...
I could never fathom that Hello Kitty would assume the DJ avatar and regal all fans! This cute cat has the new role of a DJ that grooves and dances to the music and amuses you for hours on ends! Although the specs are not so great…like mono speakers do not amplify the sound from the audio source; the dangerously cute factor justifies the need to spend $25 on it. She takes in various audio inputs like iPod and...
A lot has been said and written about LG and IFA 2008. With due respect to LG, It is time to turn over a new leaf and talk about something spanking new. Samsung has announced two new MP3 players today, calling them the YP-U4 Litmus and the YP-Q1 Diamond. And boy! These are surely gonna give some serious competition to the other MP3’s around, what with them giving some tough competition to each other already. The Diamond hopes to...
