In the world of DAP players we have seen a new star, X-ITE MP28 touchscreen player with support for almost all possible media formats. Also this player sports 2.8 inch touchscreen display, FM radio, voice recording option and miniSD slot. Available in 2GB and 4GB capacities. Still no words about prices and release date.
For all lovers of fashion designed, diamond coated gadgets we have new iPod shuffle covered in gold. This iPod was designed by jeweler Thomas Heyerdahl and he used 18 karat gold, diamonds and white and pink iPod shuffle in his creation. You can get them at charity auction in London and starting price is about $40,000 dollars.
In today’s crowded PMP market probably nobody thinks about world’s first MP3 player, MPMan F10 that today turns 10 years. Korean Saehan Information Systems launched in March 1998 at CeBIT and went on sale in the summer for $250 price tag. MPMan F10 featured 32MB of flash memory and connected to PC via parallel port. Measured 91 x 70 x 165.5mm this was quite big product comparing to today models. Miniature LCD display showed just main playback info. Next on the stage was Rio’s PMP300 but MPMan F10 will be remembered as the first commercially released personal music player capable of handling MP3 files.
Sony released new line of Walkman players for your consumption. Let’s review the specs: NWZ-A828K features 8GB capacity, bluetooth with Bluetooth wireless headphones. Price $270. NWZ-A829 has 16GB storage and Bluetooth with $320 price, NWZ-A726 4GB ships in black and pink colors for $150, almost the same NWZ-A728 comes with 8GB capacity and price of $200 and NWZ-A729 all in black with 16GB space for $300. Last two are NWZ-S716 and NWZ-S718F with 4GB and 8GB capacity, silver, red and black for $150 and $200 respectively.
Hey Valentine Day is so close so you might consider our choice for present to your dearest one. Newman’s Valentine’s Day DAP is combination of two music players that can perfectly fit into shape of heart. It can work both separated or glued together so you can share your songs with your love. Now, tell us this is not the cutest DAP you have ever seen?
The Technology Partnership developed new media player nanoDAB, the world’s first Bluetooth headset accessory with built-in DAB digital radio. This little fella features A2DP Bluetooth headset and portable DAB receiver and packed into beautiful white package. The company is working with digital radio broadcasters around the world to define new visual, interactive and download services for nanoDABTM. Those new digital broadcast services will enable mobile phone users with the nanoDABTM to listen to digital radio and to view, navigate and store visual content such as images, slides, music tracks and podcasts which are broadcast in association with radio stations.
iriver reveals new low end digital audio players Siren DP150 lineup. DP150 is actually DP100 successor and ships in two storage combinations 1GB and 2GB, weights just 24 grams and has small 128 x 32 OLED display, built in equalizer and MP3 and WMA support. If you are interested, right now are available in Japan for $65 and $84 dollars.
If you are tired of all those wires with your gadgets, SkullCandy presents MP3 player integrated into headphones. This media player features SD card slot and all you have to do is pop a memory card with music inside. Controls are placed on the side of earphone and there is no display. We don’t have much info about specs but presume there is USB charger. Available in March or April 2008.
CES visitors are able to see new Audiovox digital audio player Lyra A6008. This cutie is a slider model with 8GB of internal storage and 2.4 inch LCD display. The slider option unveils a scroll wheel that gives you easier navigation. Price of $200 is reasonable but no words on date it will hit the stores.
Iriver comes with three new DAP lineup. First one APLayer has fashionable design with no display, FM tuner, voice recorder and 8GB storage. Second one in line is Volcano with minimalistic design, small display and multiple color choices, this model has almost the same specs ad APlayer. And third MPlayer Season II is actually just new colored existing 1GB Mickey Mouse flash player. Still no info about prices and availability but expect them soon.
