iAudio 7, the new portable media player from Cowon, has started the review process at Gadgetaholic. As always, the first step is the dangerous operation of unboxing the gadget. There are already some images available of the unboxed Cowon iAudio 7.

The big selling point for the updated version is the 60-hour battery life, in which we’ll definitely be testing.

60 hours equals to 2 days and a half of non-stop action on the iaudio 7 player, which I consider to be a big amount of battery life. Other features on the player include a text viewer, and the usual FM radio + line-in/voice recording.

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The iRiver B20 portable DMB TV device is now official. Available in the markets now, the 2GB and 4GB iRiver B20 are for those who crave entertainment on the go. Want NBA? Why not check out the Olympic Games while you’re at it (when they start of course)?

Small enough to fit in your palm, it also boasts of an FM receiver (Audio: MP3, WMA, and Ogg) as well as the ability to play Flash games on the device. The B20 features a 2.4 inch QVGA resolution TFT display(Video: MPEG-4, and WMV9). Thanks to SRS WOW HD, it delivers surround sound effect.

The iRiver B20 features a miniSD memory card slot for storing your media, Dimensions: 80.9 x 49.5 x 16.3mm and comes in Black or White. Digital broadcasting across China will become a reality at the 2008 Olympic Games, and you better have the B20 by that time. It weighs just 76 grams. B20 is a upgraded version of the iRiver B10 DMB Player :

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In order to get some advantage against the big number of MP3 players on the market, Packard Bell introduced what they call the ?first streetwear MP3 player? named Funkey. The main attention goes for the design, style, accessories, and one or 2 features of the audio device that make it perfect for the urban living.

The USB connector is a retractable one that saves space and offers a more convenient connection. To create some impact on the streetwear world, it comes with a ?snap hook and neck strap? so you can wear it however you want without having to worry if it is going to fall or not, and the extra urban living detail is the anti-shock rubber skin that softens the impact in case the player gets dropped to the floor. Other specs to make it prettier and add functionality include a slim aluminum case with orange colors, and a white anti-shock silicone sleeve.

The first streetwear MP3 player developed by Packard Bell will cost ?50 for 1GB models, and ?60 for 2GB. In terms of file support, the device is capable of playing MP3s, WMA, and DRM-protected files from the net.

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Since it isn’t easy to come up with cheap products that have an average quality, RCA has decided follow that route with their simple MP3 player named RCA Pearl. It features the ?plug-in? style that we were used to see in the past, and it only costs $39 if you want a 1GB model, or $48 for the 2GB version - already available in Amazon.

The RCA Pearl might probably be one of the cheapest players on the market, but that brings some consequences. The battery for example is one of those negative points: besides being a ?bulky compartment?, it uses disposable batteries - depending on the person using the player, this might be good or bad, but in the end it is always harder to use and costs extra money. The other bad detail, according to Cnet, is the interface which has a ?funky menu structure? - meaning that is complicated to use.

On the other hand there are good points on the RCA Pearl, such as good sound quality, a microSD expansion slot, FM tuner, and of course, the price.

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Advanced MP3 Players introduced the new iAudio 7 Portable Media Player in the UK. With up to 8GB on-board flash memory, the manufacturers claim a play-time of as long as 60 hours on a full charge of the built-in Li-polymer battery.

The iAudio 7 features a new Swing Touch function allowing you to use your finger to choose the desired option on the player. Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA, OGG and FLAC. It features a 1.3″ 262k color TFT display.

The wide viewing angle on the display means you can enjoy your videos comfortably. There’s also a built-in voice recorder for voice memos, and digital FM tuner for added entertainment.

EQ and sound effects include BBE, Mach3Bass and 3D surround support. The 4GB model is priced at £109.99 (US $221) and the 8GB model costs £149.99 ($300).

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The Archos 605 Portable Media Player has gained the FCC’s green signal to go ahead and release it to the market. This Wi-Fi enabled PMP is part of the Archos Gen 5 line-up, claimed to be the most advanced media players available in the industry today.

With a high-resolution display and integrated TV program guide, you can conveniently schedule and record your favorite shows. What’s more, the Content Portal allows you to purchase movies/TV shows and even music.

The large 4.3″ screen offers 800×480 pixels resolution, and 30GB of capacity for up to 40 movies or 15,000 songs. For additional memory, there’s an SD card slot that can take up to 16GB cards.

No word on the pricing yet.

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Today, Creative announced the upcoming launch of the Creative ZEN Stone Plus MP3 player, which is an upgraded version of the Creative ZEN Stone launched recently. Like the ZEN Stone, the Plus version is available in six colors: black, white, red, blue, pink and green.

The ZEN Stone Plus comes with 2GB of storage, and is available for $69.99. The ZEN Stone costs $39.99. The Plus version not only has extra storage, but also a vibrant color screen, FM radio, a built-in microphone for voice recording, stopwatch, and clock.

To get started using the ZEN Stone Plus, you don’t need to install any annoying drivers - just simply drop and drag and enjoy up to 9.5 hours of continuously listening. A number of accessories for the ZEN Stone and ZEN Stone Plus are already available. The Creative ZEN Stone Plus will go on sale in July.

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iRiver Japan has announced the availability of the iRiver U:MO 1GB digital audio player. This sleek device can hold up to 240 songs, 18 hours of music recording time, or 72 hours of voice recording time.

iRiver has also teamed up with mobile entertainment broadcaster USEN to deliver entertainment such as videos and music channels to the device for a low monthly subscription fee.

Right now, the device is available in two colors - black & white - and is only available in Japan.

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Delphi has come up with a new audio docking system for a wide range of satellite receivers, including the Delphi SKYFi3. Delphi has done a pretty neat job with the new audio sound system which features a well designed speakers with State-of the-art technology.

Other features include Digital Signal Processing (DSP), MaxxBass and Dual tuned ports, all combining to deliver a crisp sound with your XM receivers. It is compatible with all Delphi Receivers (SKYFi3, Roady XT, MyFi), Audiovox Xpress, Pioneer Inno and Samsung Helix (requires adaptor which is sold separately). The new Delphi Audio sound system is now available for $179 via Delphi

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Sharp, today unveiled two new audio docking systems with the DK-A1 and DK-A10CD. Both the systems feature a very stylish design and also a pretty impressive casing. The DK-A1 can playback music from your digital media players and comes equipped with a FM/AM tuner as well whereas the next model, the A10CD, along with digital media players, can playback CD as well. Both the players feature a separate dock for iPOD and can playback WMA/MP3 files. Both the players are set to hit the shelves on July 5th in Japan but no word on the pricing as yet.

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99bytes announced today the release of DVD to Zune / PSP Video Converter, version 1.1. It features increased compatibility and a few functionality additions. The software makes it relatively simple to transfer your favorite DVD movies to watch on either the Microsoft Zune or Sony PSP.

The nice thing about this software is that it allows you to transfer DVD movies to either PSP or Zune all in one device. This features a major savings for consumers, who otherwise would need to spend money to purchase videos in a specific format, such as UMD movies for the PSP.

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99bytes announced today the release of DVD to Zune / PSP Video Converter, version 1.1. It features increased compatibility and a few functionality additions. The software makes it relatively simple to transfer your favorite DVD movies to watch on either the Microsoft Zune or Sony PSP.

The nice thing about this software is that it allows you to transfer DVD movies to either PSP or Zune all in one device. This features a major savings for consumers, who otherwise would need to spend money to purchase videos in a specific format, such as UMD movies for the PSP.

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Check out MSI’s latest addition, the MS-5552 Bluetooth digital audio player. The player gets a smooth, compact design in a high-quality aluminum alloy body. With it’s ergonomical design and user friendly key arrangement, it is easy to use this device which fits naturally in the hand of it’s user. What is truly amazing about this product is an incredible battery life of 50 hours of continuous music playback on just one single AAA battery.

Very little information regarding are unknown including pricing and features such as memory capacity and file support. What we do know, it has Bluetooth capabilities to provide users with an unrestricted listening entertainment. But with it’s amazing battery life there isn’t much to argue about this little DAP.

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Samsung Korea has just announced the Samsung T9+ the Third Story Mp3 Player, it is the successor to the Samsung YP-T9 Second Story which was a sensation in the Korean markets. First Story made communication possible, with the second Story Music Sharing came into being, now the third story lets you share the fun. Share and play various games.

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Get ready for another Zune variant and this time it? going to be a Red Zune. According to an industry insider, Microsoft will release a Red Zune on June of 10th. The Red Zune is a special edition and will be available Target and Amazon. No word on pricing or availability but keep watching this space for more.

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Acer continues showing its love for everything Ferrari. After their line up of Ferrari inspired notebooks, the company looks like is all set to release a Ferrari PDA. No details are available expect this leaked image of the Ferrari 1000. The device is said to be a Windows Mobile Device and may just have a touch screen.

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Samsung announced the YP-E3 digital audio player in China today. The device is a flash-based USB stick DAP, and comes just one day after Samsung’s announcement of the YP-U3 DAP in Japan yesterday.

The E3 DAP will come with 1GB storage and an OLED screen that can deslay four lines of text in two colors. The text display comes in handy as the E3 also has the capability of lyrics display. Other features of the device are an FM radio and Samsung’s DNSe sound enhancement technology.

The Samsung E3 DAP is powered by a lithium-ion battery, which gives it 11 hours of continuous playback. It measures 2.8″ x 0.91″ x 0.47″, and will be available in both black and white versions.

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The Philips’ GoGear just got updated and the latest addition to it is the 4GB SA6045 Player. Looks pretty promising and not much different from its predecessors. The 4GB Player comes equipped with a 320 x 240 pixel 2.2-inch LCD and is capable of 4 hours of WMV playback. Other key features include; FM tuner, voice recorder, and support for MP3, DRM’d WMA. It is now available for $128.

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Ending weeks of speculation on the actual specs of Samsung’s iPod Shuffle killer, Samsung in Japan has officially announced the arrival of its ultra slim MP3 player, the YP-U3, not like we’re all that excited about it.

Shipping this June, the YP-U3 is will come in in 5 colors (pink, blue, black, white and green) in 1, 2 and 4GB models.

Although there is still no word on pricing Samsung promises that the device will be very affordable while maintaining highly quality construction. Not to mention built with all the features you’ll ever need (or maybe that’s just marketing speak).

These features include an FM Radio and a Voice recorder. There was mention of Touch Pad in our translation of the Japanese press release but right now it doesn’t quite make sense.

The device has a blue OLED display and a USB port for hassle free transfers of music files. It support MP3, WMA and OGG Vorbis formats and lasts approximately 15 hours of continuous play. It also comes bundled with retractable earphones.

Reservation starts today on Samsung Japan’s online site but the product won’t be available till June. The device is also rumored to be available in other markets next month.

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Toshiba unveiled two new V-series players for its Gigabeat model. The Toshiba V401 and V801 PMPs pack in 40GB and 80GB respectively to store your music.

The V801 Gigabeat allows you to store 390 hours of programming or as many as 20,000 songs. Ideal for long-haul commuting, or, if you’re like me, catch a quick song on a 5-minute commute. The player comes with a 24-bit full-color 4″ QVGA TFT widescreen.

Thanks to the Professional mode of playback, the player reproduces natural sound quality on the smaller sized stereo speaker system. It featurs the H2C (High order Harmonics Compensation) technology as well.

Supported formats include WMA, MP3, WAV and WMV, along with JPEG images that the player can display.

Both the Toshiba V401 and V801 will be on sale starting June 1, 2007.

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