90% of the portable media players in the market only have one main function, which is to playback audio and video files, but the new iKaRa i600 stands out from the rest because it comes with a Karaoke function.

The Asian PMP sports a 2.4-inch display screen that provides a resolution of 320×240 pixels, it comes in 4 colors including white, black, orange and bordeaux, and there’s only one version of 2GB that costs close to $30. Other details include support for MP3, ASF, WMA, WAV and OGG audio files, and as for the video support it can playback FLV, MOV, VOB, WMV, AVI, and RM.

Tags: i600, iKaRa, Karaoke, MP3 Players, PMP, Portable Devices

T56 is the codename of the new portable media player announced by Teclast, which is suppose to be released in the near future (a couple of weeks). The Chinese MP4 player doesn’t have a price tag yet, but it will most probably be lower than its competitors because that’s just how the Chinese manufacturers work.

The Teclast T56 sports a 5-inch screen and supports videos at 1080p which is pretty good, but you’ll need to use the HDMI output to take advantage of all the quality provided. Unlike other PMPs, this one has GPS which is another positive point. Other details include voice recording via small microphone, and FM radio.

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All the way from China comes a new Portable Media Player made by NewSmy and codenamed A16HD+, it is full of good features just like the Chinese manufacturers usually do their gadgets.

The A16HD+ boasts a 5-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 800×400 pixels and supports high-definition video. In terms of supported file formats for video, the NewSmy can playback RM, 3GP, MPG, MP4, AVI, FLV, and many more. As for the audio department, it supports MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV and FLAC.

The A16HD+ runs on Windows CE 6.0, only weighs 200grams and includes an HDMI out port. Additionally, it can record video in 720p via AV-IN.

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It looks like MSI is not all about netbooks and laptops! The company has a 3-inch PMP ready to introduce to everyone. The MT-V656 is the device in question and it will offer you a 3-inch display (most likely finger friendly but unconfirmed so far), a silver casing, video output, FM tuner, voice recording capabilities, various media files support, 4GB of storage space upgradeable via memory card and support for gaming. The device will be available for just $42 which is a very affordable price but we have no idea when MSI will actually make it available. Would you get a MT-V656 PMP instead of the Zune HD or the iPod touch 3G?

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Tags: 3-inch, iPod touch 3G, Mobile News, MP3 Players, MSI, MT-V656, PMP, Portable Devices, Zune HD

If you still refer to Bruce Springsteen as “The Boss” or own more than one album of Mr. Mister, it means you are still stuck in the 80s and we have got just the thing for you (if you live in South Korea that is).  Samsung has announced a Memories Special version of their popular YP-P3 portable media player that bundles 500 tracks from the 70s-80s era, courtesy of Mnet.  The player itself gets few changes other than a modified UI to house the larger icons, karaoke support, and the ability to organize songs based on the user’s mood and will cost 279,000 Won ($232) when it is released in November.  And no, we don’t know if it comes loaded with Y.M.C.A.

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Tags: Memories Edition, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, portable media player, Samsung, Yepp, YP-P3

Sony isn’t happy with all the MP3 players they currently have in the marketplace, so they decided to launch the MicroVault Click that comes in six storage capaciti models, from 1GB all the way up to 32GB, with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB in the middle.

In case the 32GB aren’t good enough to suit your needs, don’t worry because there is a Virtual Expander that has the function to compress data via MicroVault software. The working method of the Click is exactly as the name suggests, click once to show the USB2.0 port, and click again to make it disappear. This MP3 player is capable of working with Windows ReadyBoost and is available in purble, orange, blue, and pink.

Tags: Click, microvault, mp3, MP3 Players, Sony

If you’re looking to buy a small MP3 player for those occasions when you’re working out, check out something that is very small and very light, the MP3 Microsport that only weighs 8 grams and has the following dimensions: 16 x 25 x 22 mm - is that small enough?

The MP3 Microport includes headphones (50cm cable) and has the usual USB interface so you can connect it to a computer (or a Mac). There battery life can last for 4 hours in play-time, and the supported file formats include MP3, WMA, and WAV. Finally, there are two models that differ in storage capacity: 2GB and 4GB.

Buy online at geekstuff4u.

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Archos has just announced the existence of their latest Internet Tablet pictured above and boy is it a beautiful device with its 4.8-inch 800×480 resolution touchscreen display and Ti OMAP3 processor.

Below is a full feature list found in the Archos 5 Internet Tablet

• HD video support (H.264, WMV, Mpeg-4 up to 720P)
• Archos AppsLib store with Archos 5-compatible Android applications
• Micro SD Slot (SDHC compatible)
• Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
• GPS with 3D Maps
• Bluetooth 2.0 (mobile phone tethering capable)
• FM transmitter and FM receiver (RDS)
• Built-in speaker, microphone and leg stand
• support for a wide variety of audio/video codecs and image formats
• additional functionality available via optional accessories (DVR-Station, HDMI Mini-Dock, GPS In-Car Holder, etc)
• Pre-installed Android applications include DroidIn, Ebuddy IM, Twidroid, QuickPedia, and more
• Flash 10 support expected with Android 2.0 in Q1 2010
• 22 hours of Music playback time and 7 hours of Video playback with standard Lithium polymer battery

What’s more, you can choose from flash versions in ither 8, 16 or 32GB or hard drive version fof either 160GB or 500GB with prices ranging from $249 for the 8GB flash model all the way up to $439 for the 500GB model. Lastly, all of the above mentioned Archos 5 Internet Tablet models will be made available for purchase on September 16th.

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Tags: $5, archos, flash drive, hard drive, internet tablet, Mobile News, Mobile Software, MP3 Players, Portable Devices

In addition to the Walkman NW-A840 that we mentioned earlier today, Sony has presented another PMP - the S Series.

The Sony Walkman S Series will become available in 4 different colors - pink, green, orange, and grey - and so far there is no information about its price. There are 2 models available, the small one that only has 8GB of internal memory, or the better one with 32GB. This Walkman series supports a big number format files, including the usual MP3, WMa, ATRAC, but also the HE-AAC and PCM AAC. In the video department, it supports three formats: MPEG-4, AVC, and WMV. Other details include a FM radio tuner, and a 2-inch LCD monitor.

Tags: MP3 Players, S-Series, Sony, Walkman

C-IP313 is the codename of the new dock made by Kenwood, which unlike other docks has a good style and good specifications.

In terms of supported audio file formats, it can play MP3 and WMA via a USB pen, or via a SD/SDHC memory card. Besides those two options, it can also has a CD player for everyone that still has CDs… The dock also works with the iPod but it seems it doesn’t like the iPhone. As for the sound, 2 speakers with 10W each is not bad for such a small sized dock. The Kenwood C-IP313 will hit the shelves at the end of October.

Tags: C-IP313, cd player, dock, kenwood, MP3 Players, Portable Devices

Sony has presented yet another walkman portable media player, this time it is called NW-A840 and will become available to the public in a matter of weeks, more exactly on October 31st. The starting price is set at $260 and can go up to $440 depending on the model you pick: 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB.

Inside the Sony Walkman NW-A840 you can find a battery life that lasts 29 hours in sound-mode, or 9 hours in video-mode. The PMP plays MPEG-4 files for video at 384kbps, and it has radio + S-Master digital amplifier, a TV-out function with a resolution of 720×480, and not much more…

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Tags: MP3 Players, NW-A840, PMP, Sony, Walkman

The Zune HD only hit the market yesterday but already Microsoft is giving users some cusomization options. Utilizing Microsoft’s Zune Originals service, you can choose from a variety of designs to brand your Zune HD with such as the one pictured above completely free of charge.

Additionally, you can get a custom phrase, saying, or anything else laser etchd onto the back of your device as you can also see above.

via engadget

Tags: Custom, laser etch, Mobile News, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, Zune HD, zune originals

It seems that Sony Ericsson is gearing up to have a bit of a keynote of theirselves as the above flyer has recently been posted letting us know that the way we listen to music will change forever on September 21st.

Now, this is a bit of a zealous claim considering Sony Ericsson is continously pumping run-of-the-mill MP3 playing headsets so the same should be expected here. However, we can’t write the handset manufacturer off until the keynote actually rolls around. According to SE, the announcement will have to do with Bluetooth audio quality and ‘free energy’.

Check back around September 21st as we’ll keep you updated.

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Tags: announcement, audio quality, bluetooth, Cell Phones, event, free energy, keynote, Mobile News, Mobile Software, MP3 Players, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Brando has released a new PMP - Portable Media Player - which will surely be a hit for the consumers that like a good screen with awesome quality, because this one features a 7-inch HD TFT display, and supports 780p high-definition video when connected to a TV.

The bmorn BM-888 makes use of a touchscreen to be head-to-head with the most recent players, and supports microSD memory cards with 32GB. In terms of supported audio file formats, it has almost everything: mp3, wma, flac, ape, wav and many others. As for the video, it can play MPEG, RM, FLV, AVI, and more. Thanks to the firmware upgrades it can even support more formats in the future. The player weighs 440grams, supports USB 2.0, and works with Windows Vista, XP, and Windows 2000.

Check more bmorn BM-888 details at Brando website.

Tags: bm-888, bmorn, brando, MP3 Players, PMP, Portable Devices

The Zune HD’s September 15th release date is quickly approaching and consumers everywhere are getting excited. Lucky for you guys, Dell has recently announced that they will be offering the Zune HD for 15% less than the MSRP in leiu of the device’s launch.

This means, you will be getting $43 off the 32GB model and $33 off the 160GB. Of course, you’re going to have to enter the coupon code 6FWJ247J1P44C courtesy of snag the deal which LogicBuy.

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Finally, here is the last of the new products that Tenqa is now available over at Amazon. The Tenqa SP-109 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Speaker is another Bluetooth based wireless speaker that provides you with sharing options as far as music listening is concerned.

It is made of a slim desktop design which you can bring anywhere. It features 5 watts of 2 full stereo sound output that is ideal for up to 33 feet. Just like the Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth wireless portable speaker , it makes use of Class 2 v1.2 Bluetooth technology along with a line-in jack that allows any device to directly connect onto it.

Price: $89.99

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Earlier we reported the availability of the new Tenqa HP-109 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones and now we have another Tenqa solution that allows music sharing. The Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker can be simply plugged in with any device (mobile phone, portable media player or PC) and then allows you and your friends to listen to music together.

The Tenqa SP-99 Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker features a 2 watt x 2 stereo sound output which is good up to 33 feet. It is portable and battery powered which you can take anywhere. It makes use of Class 2 v1.2 Bluetooth technology

Price: $79.99

(Source) Amazon

Tags: Accessories, bluetooth wireless, mobile phone, MP3 Players, music, Portable Devices, stereo sound, wireless headphones

I guess it’s hard to believe Steve Jobs when he’s saying that the reason for the iPod touch 3G not to have a camera is that the device is a gaming console. That’s why some people went ahead and dismantled an iPod touch and what do you think they found? A 6 x 6 x 3 millimeter space between a Broadcom chip and the wireless antenna where a camera similar to the one found in the iPod nano 5G would definitely fit. And in case you’re wondering, the new iPod touch 3G could, at least in theory support WiFi 802.11n connectivity and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR which could be some of the features we’ll find in the next-gen iPod touch

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Let’s put Apple’s special music behind us for a second and remember that Microsoft’s newest PMP, the Zune HD is about to get launched. And just in case you think you’re ready to try out something different than an iPod then you should know that Amazon is going to deliver the Zune HD right on launch day. You can order your Zune HD today and you’ll have it delivered to your door right on September 15. Does that sound like a good plan or are you on your way to an Apple store?

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While our attention has been grabbed by those new iPod touch and iPod nano we shouldn’t overlook the new iPod classic or the new iPod shuffle.

The new iPod shuffle is available in 2GB and 4GB versions and it will cost you $59 and $79, respectively. There are new colors available so now you can get your iPod shuffle in pink, green or blue. Apple also has a special stainless steel 4GB Special Edition but it going to cost you $99 and you’ll have to get it from an Apple Store.

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