The BMP-900 made by BOL-LINK is pretty similar to a Game Boy Micro, but it has extra features that make it better than the Nintendo gaming device. It can play videos if the files are MPEG4 or AVI, and it supports some known and unknown audio formats such as MP3, WMA, AMR, WAV, ADPCM and PCM.

The BOL-LINK player is also capable of displaying photos which have the JPEG, GIF or BMP, and it has an useful zoom feature so you can take a better look at the desired images.

The best feature on the BMP-900 is certainly the game emulator, which lets you play games by making use of third-party software. The USB port can be used to access data, or to charge the device. In the end you got a gaming device and a portable media player in one product.

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Wolverine has announced their new portable media player called ESP 5250, which will be released during this week. Besides the strange name of the company – wolverine - that is the same as the superhero from the Marvel Comics, the player can handle lots of data which is always a good detail in these kind of devices.

The Wolverine ESP 5250 player comes with 250GB of storage capacity, but if you want more space there is a card reader that supports different memory card formats. The 250GB of space equals to 80 thousand songs, or approximately 500 hours of video content.

It is compatible with RAW photos to display images, and it supports the following audio formats: AAC, MP3, WMA, and CDA. As for the video formats, the ESP 5250 can play XviD, MPEG, and WMV.

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In case you have been extensively looking for a player with a tremendous battery life, check out the NHC Ecolong.

As the name suggests, this MP3 player is eco-friendly and only needs one AAA battery to in order to work. Now comes the good part – that single battery is able to provide up to 85 hours of continuous music.

The dimensions can be considered normal, it measures 78×36.6×18.5mm and is pretty light, only weighting 36 grams. It can only play a few audio files, like MP3s and WMAs, and the storage capacity has a maximum limit of 1GB.

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Besides the previous MP3 players made by TrekStor, like the Vibez with 12GB of memory and the golden i.Beat Organix that costs $20,000, there will be a new one on the market called TrekStor blaxx. The player will be presented during IFA 2007 – a big Consumer Electronics trade fair taking place in Berlin during the upcoming week.

The blaxx is operated via the touchpad and it has illuminated sensors that will make the usability become easier. It comes with a TFT screen that is able to display 260 thousand colors, and supports plenty of different formats for the audio section: MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, WMA-DRM-9. As for the video section, the new TrekStor is able to play videos that have the SMV file format.

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After the announcement of the Logitech Pure-Fi Dream bedroom music system for the iPod comes another announcement from Logitech: the new Pure-Fi Anywhere music system, another accessory featuring compact speakers in a portable form factor. The Pure-Fi Anywhere speakers come with a rechargeable battery and a helpful battery indicator. Now with an improved traveling case and redesigned remote control, Logitech claims a 10-hour life on a fully charged battery.

When the iPod is connected to the Universal Dock connector, the Pure-Fi Anywhere continues to play music while charging the iPod battery. The new travel case holds the speakers, a power adapter and the remote. There’s also space for an iPod nano, if you like. The power adapter has also undergone a redesign, and fits snugly into the iPod dock.

Measuring 3.6″ x 13.2″ x 1.5″, it weighs in at just 1.6 pounds, but still manages to deliver quality music through the 2-inch Max-X high excursion drivers with neodymium magnets. To minimize distortion, there’s also 3-inch pressure drivers.

The Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere portable speaker system for the iPod will hit the stores in the US and Europe beginning September, and carries a price tag of US $149.99.

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Logitech unveiled its latest iPod accessory, the new iPod Bedroom Music System, designed to put you right to sleep. At least we hope so. The new Logitech Pure-Fi Dream Premium Bedroom Music System for iPod takes on a whole new category of iPod speakers for your bedroom. With new technologies including motion and light sensors, the Pure-Fi Dream is equipped with an integrated AM/FM radio and dual alarm with battery backup.

Not your usual clock radio, the Pure-Fi Dream can easily be controlled even in the dark thanks to backlit control buttons that automatically light up when you wave your hand over the top of the speaker. “But mommy, how can I see the top of the speaker in the dark?” It’s where the sound is coming from, dummy. Once you are done with your changes, the buttons dim automagically. With its 3/4-inch high-definition soft-dome tweeters and 3-inch high power woofers, there’s also Logitech’s StereoXL technology that delivers a wider soundfield for enhanced listening experience.

The snooze button (everyone’s favorite, I assume) takes on an interesting look. There’s no button! You simply wave a hand over the speakers to sleep for a few more precious minutes. Well, I lied about there being no button - there is one tactile button on the top of the system. The display on the system features auto-adjusting brightness, so you can read it in daylight or in the dark without problem. A remote control comes with the Pure-Fi Dream.

The Logitech Pure-Fi Dream bedroom music system for the iPod will hit the stores this November for US $249.99.

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Check out the sexy new Samsung YPP2 Touchscreen. Not Much is out about it yet. But the chicks are hot. It has music, radio, pictures and bluetooth.

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Nike’s Amp+, a watch/remote control for the Nike+iPod, has just got the approval from the FCC. You can hear real-time voice feedback on your time, distance, calories and pace when you add the Nike+Ready shoes and Nike + iPod Sports Kit. There’s even a button called the PowerSong on it - which you can set to start your favorite song, ideal for that boost you want during workouts or running.

The remote control lets you set the time, and control volume/track playback on the iPod. Workout functions include Start Workout, Voice Feedback, Play PowerSong, Pause/Resume Workout and End Workout. The watch/remote runs on a Lithium battery, and is water-resistant up to 50 meters. The buckle is made of stainless steel, while the strap is polyurethane and case is made of polycarbonate.

No word on the pricing yet, but it should hit the markets soon.

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Reports have circulated that Cowon’s iAudio X5 MP3 player will soon be discontinued. However, all is not lost since reports have been released that a new Cowon MP3 player is in the works. Early reports states that Cowon will release an iAudio X7 model sometime this summer during the IFA 2007 Electronics Expo.

Rumors have led us to this picture (shown here) claiming to be the prototype design submitted back in March, so it’s possible the final product won’t be identical. However, judging from this, the X7 will be completely different from the X5. Instead of a vertical orientation with a 4:3 screen, it appears the X7 will have a 7-inch widescreen and likely feature touchscreen controls, similar to the Q5 media player.

Whatever it looks like, hopefully Cowon will keep with its tradition of creating MP3 players with outstanding sound quality and give the X5 fans something to cheer about. The X5 has enjoyed a loyal following since it debuted in 2005, due partly to its excellent sound quality. There’s no word on exactly what the X7 has in store - all we can do is wait.

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When it comes to iPod accessories, these guys think of everything. This time, its a waterproof iPod case developed by Focal corp. The Aquatune, a Japanese engineered and seamlessly designed clear plastic speaker is water resistant of up to 1 meter for 30 minutes (IP67). You can listen to your favorite music through iPod in the pool, in your bathtub, or in the rain. Using 4 AA batteries allows a playback time of up to 30 hours. Large 45mm drivers deliver 3W x 2 great sound quality and emphasized bass. Auto-Off feature which turns off the speaker when no sound signal for 2.5 minutes.

A great gift idea for iPod users who want to be able to listen in any condition.

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Creative JAPAN will put 2 new audio tools on the market: The latest products in Creative’s XFi series, the Xdock and Xmod wireless, have seen the light of day in Japan. A step on from last year’s MP3 enhancer, as well as improving sound quality, the Xmod, which uses Creative’s XFi Crystalize technology, will wirelessly transmit music from your iPod to your speakers. You can stream audio from a PC to a stereo or directly to speakers (PC or not). Simply connect one box to the USB port of your computer and the other to the speakers.The Xdock allows you to plug an iPod to a stereo or TV (needs an S-Video output for the Video iPods) combined with the Xmod Wireless.

The dock is compatible with fifth-gen iPod
and are backwards compatible with forth-gen iPod- (and first/second gen nano-) compatible and, again, connects to your PC via USB, but it won’t transmit images via wireless. Expect to pay $250 for the wireless, and $208 for the dock.

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Vodafone, one of the largest mobile telecommunications network company in the world, and Research in Motion (RIM) introduced the new BlackBerry Curve 8310 smartphone in Germany. It has built-in GPS navigation and advanced multimedia functionality.

The new 8310 smartphone features integrated GPS functionality which also works with the Vodafone Navigator software installed into the unit. This allows mobile users to know exactly where they are and where they are going. It displays the user’s precise location on a local map. Thanks to this new innovation, customers can avoid traffic problems caused by bad weather, traffic jams or road closures as known problems are automatically taken into account when the route is planned. The Vodafone Navigator is an off-board navigation system, which downloads route planning information from an up-to-date central server.

Aside from this, the 8310 is also an excellent phone for users with its rich features for use in both their work and personal lives. A built-in 2 megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom and LED flash delivers sharp images on the BlackBerry Curve 8310. Photos can be sent immediately via MMS, email or BlackBerry® Messenger. The push-based BlackBerry email system allows incoming emails to be displayed immediately and enables easy remote management of the user’s inbox.

It also has an advanced set of multimedia features starting with its state of the art media player. It is definitely perfect for watching videos in full screen layout and listening to MP3 music files. The smartphone’s microSD memory card is extendable and can store up to 4 gigabytes worth of videos, images, music and files. As an added benefit, Vodafone Germany will provide the first 5,000 customers with a 1 gigabyte microSD memory card with the current 100 top chart songs pre-installed as MP3s.

The BlackBerry Curve 8310 is available now from Vodafone in Germany for 99,90 Euro in combination with a Vodafone Business Kombipaket Zuhause 240.

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To every Transformer fans, tech geeks and music aficionados out there, here’s a new product that would make you drool with envy. A speaker for your MP3 or iPod units has just been released, and it’s not just any speaker, its a Bumblebee speaker. Bumblebee is part of the autobots from the successful Transformers franchise which also released its movie adaptation earlier this month.

The Bumblebee speakers definitely knows how to morph your music! It’s a speaker for your music and will dance along to all your favorite beats. In a twist of customized cool, Bumblebee takes your tunes and plays them back to you with TRANSFORMERS sound effects! Touch Bumblebee to mix beats with your music, or sit back and watch it dance!

The speaker is currently available and is priced at around US$58.90

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Soon, you’ll be able to get your hands on the stylish Rockit! MP3 and MP4 handheld media players. Available through Acme Sports and Entertainment, the Rockit! branded handheld PMPs will hit North America.

The Rockit! MP4 player is a video player available in capacities 1, 2 and 4GB. Apart from video and music playback, it can also display images and for added entertainment features an FM receiver on board. The screen is a bit small at 1.8″. It comes with a wall charger and USB cable. Priced at US $49.95 (1GB), $69.95 (2GB) and $89.95 (4GB).

The Rockit! Mini player (in pic), a sleek little device that mimics the iPod shuffle, is an audio player capable of MP3/WAV/WMA playback and comes in 2/4GB capacities. Measuring 1 1/4″ x 1 5/8″ x 1/2″, it comes with headphones, a wall charger and USB cable. The 2GB Mini is priced at US $49.95 and the 4GB one at $79.95.

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Sony has just announced its latest innovation on portable audio players. Labeled as the first HD Video Walkman, the GV-HD700E plays back HDV as well as miniDV tapes (SP and LP). With this latest portable solution, viewing your favorite HDV and DV tapes while you are on the go, becomes much easier.

The Sony GV-HD700E offers a 1,152K (800×480x3[RGB]) dots resolution for maximum quality on displaying videos and images. It has a 7-inch widescreen LCD that brings out bright and crisp images that boasts of optimum detail and quality. The unit supports a lot of features making it one of the best product in the market today. This includes an all-scan function that lets 100% of the recorded frame fit on the LCD monitor for accurate reviewing of shots. It has six LCD panel setups that can be stored and loaded at any time. It also allows movement of the on-screen time code to any of the six positions according to user preference.

Of course, any devices developed today supports some kind of connectivity option. The developers of the new HD Video Walkman knows this, so they equipped the unit with a wide array of interfaces for recording and playing HDV1080i and Standard Definition DV video from a range of sources. It even has an HDMI output to allow HD viewing on any HD-ready TV or monitor. The GV-HD700E sports a separate HD/SD component output, an i.Link port, and an S Video and RCA input that lets you record analog videos and audios.

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On July 19th, Microsoft not only reported their quarterly earnings, but they also announced that they had sold 1.2 million Zune devices to date.? With that, Microsoft has more than?met their publicized goal of selling 1 million unts.? Of the 1.2 million sold, I wonder how many were brown?

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There should be plenty of different MP3 players on the market to please plenty of different people and their unique taste. And that is probably the reason for Coby to present a cheap MP3 player codenamed MP-C582. In case you didn’t mention the clip name, there is also a clip function on the device, similar to the latest iPod shuffle (v2).

The Coby MP-582 Clip Player only supports two types of music files - MP3 and WMA. There is only one option for the storage capacity, which is 1GB. Like it happens with other MP3 players, this one can also be used to store and transfer important files instead of being a player only.

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Sony unveiled two new devices for the home user: the Sony clock radio (model ICF-C1iP) and the Sony Boombox (model ZS-S2iP) allow you to play music from your iPod thanks to their compatible docks.

The ICF-C1iP clock radio is designed to work with most iPod models as well as accommodates standard iPod adapters. A backstop mechanisum fits the iPod conveniently, while an included remote control allows full access to the iPod’s menu as well as the radio’s tuning and volume controls. For easy readability, the brightness of LCD display on the clock radio can be adjusted.

The ZS-S2iP boombox also fits in most iPod models, and charges the iPod when docked. On board, there is a digital AM/FM tuner, integrated CD player and, like the radio, the boombox comes with a remote control.

Available in both black and white, the clock radio and boombox will hit the stores in August for about US $100 each.

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Sony is all set to launch a slimmer, cheaper version of the popular Sony PlayStation Portable handheld game console to take on the Nintendo DS. The new PSP will hit stores in Japan in September 2007.

Calling it a second growth stage for the PSP, the new PSP will be priced at ¥19,800 (or about US $162) - a 5% drop on the current model. It’s still more expensive than a DS.

While there’s no information on the new unit’s launch in other markets, it will hopefully be available soon after the September launch in Japan.

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The new Australian company Hacha has recently put their website live and added their first portable media player there named Hacha R280s.

The player is small and makes the “portable” word on its title really stand out by having the following dimensions: 85.5 x 55 x 9.8 mm. The screen is probably on the TFT-LCD category and measures 2.83-inches which means a 320×240 resolution, it has the usual 15 million colors and can play videos at 30 frames per second.

As for the support of the many audio and video file formats, the Hacha R280s is capable of playing audio - MP3,WMA,WAV, JPEG - and video - AVI, MP4, SWF, XVID.

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