These aren’t the first rumors regarding Dell introducing a new portable device but they sure are the first of their kind. The latest rumor coming to us from the Wall Street Journal suggests that Dell may be working on a touch-screen MID running none other than Google’s Android.

The device is said to be only a bit larger than current generation iPod Touchs along with featuring an ARM processor.

There’s no word on availability or pricing as we don’t even know if this exists yet. We’ll be sure to keep you updated. As for a Dell smartphone? There was no mention.

Read (Engadget)

Tags: Android, ARM, Dell, MID, Mobile News, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, Processor, rumor, smart phone

On Wednesday we got the first batch of Zune HD rumors that stated there would be 16GB/32GB models along with the fact that it would be coming on August 8th. Despite those remaining unconfirmed, more Zune HD rumors continue to trickle out.

This time around we hear that in addition to the 16GB/32GB models, consumers will also have a 64GB model to choose from at some point down the road. As for a price point, rumor has it the 16GB base model (or whatever size it actually comes in) will be had for anywhere between $249 and $280.

More excitingly, this batch of rumors also points to the fact that the Zune HD will support 720p video through its HDMI out. Again, take these how you will until we have official confirmation from Microsoft themselves.

Tags: 64gb, 720p, hdmi, microsoft, Mobile News, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, price point, Zune HD

Now here is quite the unforunate story — Apparantly, a woman by the name of Jammie Thomas was found guilty back in 2007 for sharing 24 songs over Kazaa and was then ordered to pay $222,000.

Well, the woman was put on trial yet again this year at a Minnesota court and was again found guilty but this time ordered to pay an astounding $1,920,000 in damages. Thats a full $80,000 per song!

To stand unbiased on the situation, Mrs. Thomas was issued a cease-and-desist letter by the RIAA, which she refused to do. So remember boys and girls, crime never pays, even if it involves the non-violent act of downloading a couple songs.

Read (Gizmodo)

Tags: Crazy Mobile, file sharing, jammie thomas, kazaa, lawsuit, minnesota, MP3 Players, music, pirate, riaa, sueing

Google’s Android will have a bright future in the gadgets’ world. And it’s not just cell phones anymore. Android is getting ready to be used in netbooks and tablets and, from the looks of it, in Walkmans too. That’s right people, Sony is considering the Android platform for its future Walkman line. In fact the company might develop a common platform for MP3 players, mobile phones and Internet devices which will be entirely based on Android.

In a world dominated by the iPod, an Android music player capable of other tricks than just playing music would definitely stand out in the MP3 players crowd. We have no confirmation from Sony that indeed this is the way to go, but we can always hope that the next generation X-Series Walkman will come with Android inside.

via cnet

Tags: Android, Google, Mobile News, MP3 Players, OS, Portable Devices, Sony, Walkman, x series

Sexy build, awesome screen, great responsive UI, that’s what the guy in the video is all about, and oh, a generous sprinkling of “pretty standard” for virtually everything he tests out in the clip.  Microsoft seems to have learned a lot from its first Zune PMP and the improvements really do show in the Zune HD.  Now, if they could only manage to keep the price low, the Zune HD will surely have a major chance at being the next iPod Touch.  Watch the video and enjoy!

Zune HD Video Hands On from Gizmodo on Vimeo.

(more…)

Tags: hands-on video, microsoft, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, Zune HD

Remember those Zune HD rumors from a while back ago? Well it looks like the device is really real. Microsoft has announced the Zune HD today and here’s what you can expect from it: 3.3-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen display, built-in HD radio and HD output. We could have some surprises when it comes to apps and games specially conceived for the Zune HD but we don’t have any precise details just yet.

We do know that the Xbox and Xbox Live will get Zune integration and the Zune marketplace will be filled with Live video resources. E3 should bring more information about the Zune HD’s capabilities and extra features. Microsoft is waiting for E3 to reveal more:

attendees will see first-hand how Zune integrates into Xbox LIVE creating a game-changing entertainment experience

By fall you should definitely be able to get the new Zune HD. Just in case you don’t want an iPod instead.

Tags: hd, marketplace, microsoft, microsoft, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, xbox, Xbox Live, zune

All those people interested in music should turn their attention to the UK where Sony’s OLED Walkman is about to be officially launched. Tomorrow, May 13 is the day when you’ll be able to get it. The player will cost £209 or £279 depending on the version: 16GB or 32GB. Sure the price looks scary but let’s not forget that’s the UK pricing. No official announcements have been made just yet so we’ll be waiting for Sony to reveal the prices for other markets. Is anyone going to buy one tomorrow?

via pocket-lint

Tags: Mobile News, MP3 Player, MP3 Players, OLED, Portable Devices, Sony, UK, Walkman

The age of tape recorders are gone and in their place comes handy mobile devices such as the slim A33 voice recorder from SAFA.

The said recorder has been launched in the Korean market and boast of 264 hours of recording time. The A33 features A-B repeat function, 2GB of storage capacity and more. It is available in white silver and dark silver.

Though nothing was mentioned on whether this new slim voice recorder would be available in the U.S. or any other country, it should not be surprising to see it make its way into other markets.

(Source) Aving

Tags: 2GB, a33, aving, boast, dark silver, launch, mobile devices, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, storage capacity, tape recorders, voice recorder

Sanyo has announced the release of four ultra-compact voice recorders, offering convenient MP3 recording and long battery life for extended use. Select models offer advanced features including a built-in stereo microphone, USB file transfer, up to 29 hour battery life, expandable SD memory card slot and up to an amazing 544 hours of record time (with an optional 8GB SDHC card).

“SANYO’s new line of MP3 recorders raises the bar in digital voice recording technology,” said Tom Van Voy, Vice President of Marketing and Product Planning, SANYO Consumer Products Group. “Students, business professionals and music enthusiasts will be pleased to know that our stylish, high performance designs feature universal MP3 recording; making them easy to use and the recorded content easy to share.”

Set for U.S. retail availability in early May 2009, SANYO’s advanced new digital MP3 voice recorders include the ICR-FP700D ($129.99 MSRP; Black), ICR-FP600D ($99.99 MSRP; Silver), ICR-FP550e ($79.99 MSRP) and ICR-FP550 ($64.99 MSRP).

(Source) Press

Tags: 8gb sdhc card, battery life, business professionals, consumer products group, digital mp3, digital voice recording, group students, memory card slot, MP3 Players, mp3 recorders, mp3 recording, music enthusiasts, performance designs, Portable Devices, record time, recording technology, retail availability, Sanyo, sd memory card, sd memory card slot, select models, stereo microphone, voice recorders

The last we heard about Samsung’s P3 MP3 player was in January when it was showcased at CES. Well it seems Samsung has finally released the player and it’s not looking half bad.

Featuring a 3-inch touch screen and a capacity of 32GB, the Samsung’s P3 is shaping up to be a worthy opponent to Apple’s 32GB iPod touch.

Unfortunately the P3 is only available in Korea as of now with no North American release date announced. However, if you’re looking to pay a bit more than the 389,000 won ($291) that Samsung is asking, I’m sure you can find somewhere willing to import it.

Read (PMP Today)

Tags: 32GB, iPod Touch, Mobile News, MP3 Player, MP3 Players, P3, Portable Devices, Samsung, touch screen

Forget about the usual speakers where you can dock your iPod. Here is something new thanks to Digital Cowboy of Japan. The Movie Cowboy HDD-based media streamer which is iPod friendly that decided to enlist the help of star power from DC Comics.

Unfortunately, the external DC logo is as far as it goes with this piece of technology concerning the comic company’s involvement in the partnership, so you can forget about seeing a pre-loaded version of the Watchmen on the DC-MC35ULI.

There is enough space inside for a 3.5″ hard drive for expansion purposes, while other connectivity options include Ethernet jack, USB 2.0 sockets, coaxial/optical digital audio outputs, HDMI, a number of composite hookups, iPod streaming and charging capabilities and compatibility iwth an array of file formats.

(Source) Ubergizmo

Tags: array, capabilities, comic company, compatibility, connectivity options, dc comics, dc logo, digital audio outputs, digital cowboy, external dc, file formats, hookups, i-mate, ipod, media streamer, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, sockets, Speakers, star power, usb 2, watchmen

It seems that AT&T aren’t the only ones making it through the recession unscatched. Apple has recently announced that their profits for the second quarter, which ended March 28th, were in the range of $1.21 billion.

Considering the slight decline in Mac sales, one would think that these numbers would be a bit lower. Well, Apple attributes their success to the iPod and iPhone stating that these strong sales are what helped them report their best non-holiday quarter ever.

These numbers are a surprise to even experts in the field, it’s clear that while everyone expected Apple to do well, they didn’t think it would be this well.

Read (Yahoo!)

Tags: Apple, Apple, Business, Cell Phones, iPhone, ipod, Mobile News, MP3 Players, numbers, sales, stocks, wall street

We have to assume that thieves are not as smart as the movies portray them. Well at least not those that get caught. Had they been smart they could have chosen a better paying career.

The not-so-smart thief stole an iPod and then was apprehended by the police when they found the victim’s playlist still on it. Besides the iPod, some cellphones and $390 in cash have been stolen from three guys in a car in Des Moines, Iowa. I suspect this won’t be a funny story in prison… The moral of the story, don’t listen to stolen iPod’s playlist. Or better yet, stay in school, don’t steal!

via Des Moines Register

Tags: Crime, ipod, Mobile News, MP3 Players, Police

The iRiver Speedo LZR Racer Aquabeat is a waterproof MP3 player which actually does the job just fine. The 2gb of storage probably won’t blow your mind but you can relax with your favourite sounds when up to 3-Meters underwater. The Speedo LZR Racer Aquabeat is also capable of 8 hours of continuous playback thanks to its built-in rechargeable battery.

Similar to the Apple Shuffle, the Speedo LZR Racer does not come with any display and has just the essential audio controls such as play, stop, volume controls, and track controls. Available in Japan, the iRiver Speedo LZR Racer Aquabeat will retail for ¥12,800 ($128). No word on when it will reach our shores.

Tags: Aquabeat, iRiver, LZR Racer, mp3, MP3 Players, Speedo

As far as we know redsn0w was supposed to appear only later on but the iPhone Dev Team has decided to launch a beta version of it. iPod touch owners will be able to jailbreak that iPhone firmware with this beta version and the best part of it is that the Dev Team has included support for Windows, Linux and OS X. No matter which OS you use for your computer, redsn0w will work for you. Check it out by following the link before and tell us how it all works for you.

via iPhone Dev Team

Tags: Apple, firmware, iPhone, iPod Touch, jailbreak, Linux, Mobile News, Mobile Software, MP3 Players, OS X, redsn0w, Wndows

As you already know by know, President’s Obama made his first official appearance in Europe. In England he met with the Queen of England and during the meeting he gave her an iPod filled with videos from her 2007 visit to the USA. The Queen gave Obama the standard royal gift, a silver-framed photo of the Queen and her husband. Will the Queen ever use the iPod? Is she ready for the technology age? President Obama is more and more interested in technology. We have followed his interest in his BlackBerry and now we see him giving iPods and other gadgets to various dignitaries he is meeting with.

via Telegraph

Tags: Barack Obama, Elizabeth II, ipod, MP3 Players, Portable Devices

Have you turned off the light the other day? Will we have enough energy in the future to afford turning off lights whenever we want to? What if we could power devices around us with simple energy source like the flowing of the blood or the beating of our own hearts? Wouldn’t that be eco-friendly?

According to researchers working on piezoelectric nanowires your own blood could be use to power up small devices like iPods. They have discovered how to use zinc oxide nanowires to generate electricity when subjected to mechanical stress. The nano things would be implanted right under your skin and then the rest should be fairly easy. The technology doesn’t have a date yet so in the mean time keep those regular chargers around.

via textually

Tags: alternative fuel, eco-friendly, energy, ipod, Mobile News, MP3 Players, Nanowires, Portable Devices

Bowers and Wilkins will soon launch new versions of the award winning Zeppelin iPod speaker later in the year. Assuring fresh “new media” models, a spokesman for the company said that a hi-fi specialist was working on a “baby” version of the speaker.

The good news for music fans is that a smaller version of the speaker is likely to mean a smaller price, something that many say has put them off in the past from becoming a Bowers & Wilkins follower. Unfortunately there is still no word on when they will be released or how much they will cost.

Tags: ipod, MP3 Players, speaker, Zeppelin

Speakal has announced the Limited Edition Black iPig, available only through Amazon.com. This iPig was given a high-gloss black finish and combines quality, performance, compatibility and style into a single compact iPod® docking station. This refined iPig model is available in limited quantities and furnishes consumers with a one-of-a-kind iPod® audio solution.

“Due to excessive demand, we are proud to offer this one time opportunity to our customers,” said Speakal CEO David Solomon. “The exclusive availability on Amazon.com will certainly insure our customers have a pleasant purchasing experience and we are happy to grant this exclusivity,” added Solomon. Retails for $119.99

Tags: Black iPig, MP3 Players

The Sonoro Cubo Elements alarm clock is features a sleek and modern design. It has a black high-gloss lacquered finish and an easy to use brushed metal LED-illuminated dial. This stylish alarm clock wakes you up to your favorite tunes from the MP3 and comes with an AM/FM radio as well.

It features an optional external iPod recharging dock, aux-in jack, speaker with adjustable bass and treble settings. This Cubo Elements alarm clock also comes with an Internet version which allows you to wirelessly stream over 10,000 different online radio stations. Priced at $500.

Tags: alarm clock, ipod, MP3 Players, Sonoro Cubo Elements