Sony has just released several new, and colorful headphones in Japan - the MDR-LE30LW, MDR-Q68LW, MDR-Q68LW, MDR-LE30LW and MDR-Q68LW. The best and coolest part about these headphones is their retractable cord. They have a neat little clip that you can use to clip the headsets to your belt loop, and it has a double-retraction system for both the headphones and the audio player cable. I hate it when my iPod headphones get all tangled up, no matter what I do. These would be great for that, but sadly they are only available in Japan right now. The headsets come in a variety of colors - silver, grey, white, light blue, dark blue, black, and red. You can pick up a set for between

So Sony finally showing some love to the iPod! What next? Microsoft and Apple collaborating and saying nice things to each other! Anyways coming back to the story.

The Sony CPF-IP001 iPod audio docking station is yet another speaker set for the iPod and this one compromises of two speakers each pumping out 5 watts. However before you cringe let me just add that there is a sub-woofer with an output of about 15 watts.

The new docking station does not carry the “Made for iPod” seal however that’s just a small technicality! The dock of course has a line in support for hooking other players and comes bundled with a remote. So if you want to pair your iPod with the Sony CPF-IP001, then be ready to shell out around $250.

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Forget the chocolate, this year technology is the gift to give on Valentine’s Day. Not sure what to get? With the Pink Sony NW-E003VKIT Walkman MP3 Music Bundle, you can’t go wrong. The MP3 player is available in silver and pink - perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Included in the bundle are two MP3 players - one for each of you. This solves the problem of arguing over who gets to try it out first. You get one pink, and one in silver. And if you get this special Valentine’s package, you’ll also get 25 free CONNECT song downloads which you can use to make a perfect mix of songs for that special someone.

The MP3 players are small, which makes them perfect for taking to the gym, carrying in a purse, or sticking in your pocket. They have built-in FM tuners so you can catch the latest sports games, or tunes on the radio. Data transfer is simple and quick with the built-in USB connector - there’s no need for a cord.

Each MP3 player holds 1GB of data, or about 685 songs. View information about the songs, artists, and more with the one line OEL display, and playback MP3, ATRAC, WMA, and AAC music formats. With just one charge, you can get about 28 hours of continuous playback.

Just like you and your sweetheart, the pink and silver Sony NW-E003VKIT Walkman MP3 players make the perfect pair!

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Blu:Sens of Spain is releasing a the new Blu:Sens G14 MP3 player,
which boasts the ability to do what Microsoft Zune didn’t - unrestricted WiFi not crippled by DRM. So what does this mean for you? Users of the Blu:Sens G14 will be able to wirelessly share songs with friends without restrictions. Your friends can keep the songs as long as they’d like, and you can share entire playlists. With built-in Bluetooth capabilities, you can connect to your network and load it up with songs without actually having to plug it in your computer.

The Blu:Sens G14 is available in two sizes: 1GB and 2GB. it features a 2-inch 256k color display, and supports DivX, MP3, WMA, and OGG Vorbis. The expected retail pricing is somewhere between 180 to 200 Euros.

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Today Apple announced the availability of the Apple iPod Shuffle in four new colors - blue, pink, green and orange. The second-generation iPod Shuffle was introduced just three months ago in its original silver color. The size remains the same, at about half a cubic inch in volume and half an ounce in weight. The only difference is now you can by the Shuffle with its aluminum outer casing in silver, as well as blue, pink, green and orange. With a gigabyte of flash memory, the Shuffle will hold up to 240 songs, has a 12 hour battery life, and costs just $79. Just clip it on, and enjoy your music on the go!

LG Electronics has announced the launch of three new MP3 players - FM33, FM37, and T50. The LG FM37 MP3 player touts a 2.4-inch smart touchscreen LCD display, an animated graphicial user interface, and a silver-colored aluminum outer casing.

The LG FM33 MP3 player is the smallest of the three new MP3 players, with a 1.77-inch LCD screen and dimensions of 42 x 70.5 x 12.5 mm. The LG T50 players have T-DMB on a nice 2.4-inch LCD screen. The FM37 and the T50 models both have LG’s “mobile XD engine” which enhances screen quality, and both support audio/video playback and a photo/text viewer. The FM37 is available in black, while the T50 and FM33 are available in either black or white. Pricing has not yet been announced.

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The Spanish & Taiwanese MP3 maker Airis has introduced its new N004x Series of MP3 players - the N0041 (1GB) and N0042 (2GB). It features an FM radio, video playback, and photo viewing. It has a somewhat small 1.5-inch (128 x 128 pixel) display, but for the size and weight (40 grams) I guess we can’t expect much more. The Airis N004x series MP3 players have user replaceable batteries, however not much battery life. The battery lasts for an unimpressive 10 hours.

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Shuffle off- iPod.

Sansa’s Xpress USB-stick player has 1GB of flash memory, an actual screen, 15 hours of life per charge, and a microSD expansion slot. Also integrated is the FM Tuner and voice recording capabilities courtesy of the built-in microphone/

Only 59.99. This is a sweet deal that? sure to make the new 2GB clip on Shuffle, cringe a bit.

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The folks at Brando have rolled out new, fun device - the SOAP Portable Media Player. This device features an innovative rounded design, which is likely the inspiration for its name. While you’re out and about you can listen to music that you’ve downloaded or whatever’s playing on FM radio, watch movies, and even record conversations.

The SOAP PMP features 2GB of flash memory, 7 equalizer modes, and USB 2.0 connectivity for fast transfering of files. It has an MP4 player, FM radio, music player, and voice recorder all built-in, and supports MP3, WMA, WMV, ASF, and WAV files.

The screen size is a bit small at just 1.8-inches, but for the $99 price tag there’s not much room to complain. The SOAP Portable Media Player runs off of a built-in rechargeable polymer batter, that takes about 1.5 hours to charge fully. You can get the SOAP in both black and white.

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Shuffle off- iPod.

Sansa’s Xpress USB-stick player has 1GB of flash memory, an actual screen, 15 hours of life per charge, and a microSD expansion slot. Also integrated is the FM Tuner and voice recording capabilities courtesy of the built-in microphone/

Only 59.99. This is a sweet deal that? sure to make the new 2GB clip on Shuffle, cringe a bit.

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In September 2006, Create introduced an 8GB version of the Zen V Plus in Asia.
Americans who have been drooling over the device ever since will now have the opportunity to get their hands on one. The Creative Zen V Plus is due to be available for consumer purchase in the US next month at the price of $219. The device features the bold black and red color scheme, making it quite the stylish little device.

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This week, Transcend announced launch of its new T.sonic 820 series of MP3 players. The T.sonic 820 series is designed to play music, photos, and video.
The device also has a built-in FM radio, as well as Advanced Digital Recording features to record sound using its integrated microphone, an external microphone, or line-in devices.

The T.sonic 820 series MP3 player has a 1.5-inch Super Color OLED screen with can be used to read e-books and as a storage device to store and view computer files. It also has a playlist builder, real-time clock, and a neat karaoke-type lyrics display that encourages you to sing-along to your favorite songs. Other featurs include adjustable variable track playback speed control, A-B reapt function, 7 equalizer effects song/artist display in 12 languages, and a customizable USER EQ mode.

The Transcent T.sonic 820 MP3 player measures 82mm x 41.5 mm x 12mm, and weighs just 45 grams, and is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The device is available in two models - 2GB (white) and 4GB (Black). With a fully charged battery, you can enjoy over 15 hours of continuous playback.

Rubik Cubes, for those of you that haven’t been paying attention to pop culture, are hot again. Innovative designers are trying to capitilize on the Rubik’s craze by using the form in new, creative ways. Designer Hee Yong has created the first Rubik Cube MP3 Player.

Each layer of the cube has a specific function designed to control the MP3 player, such as play, pause, forward, or back. To turn off the MP3 player, you will need to solve the puzzle completely (or let the battery drain trying to solve it).

Blinged out iPods just got outdone - the TrekStor i.Beat Organix Gold MP3 player might very well take the crown in the mp3 player bling department. This mp3 player features 18-karat gold casing and 63 diamonds that together make up 1-karat, which leaves us with one hefty price tag of $20,000. It features 1GB of storage, and has dual headphone jacks.

This price MP3 player was born when TrekStor received a special order from Russian-Canadian billionaire and owner of the Midland Formula 1 team, Alex Shnaider, to develop the world’s most expensive MP3 player. The i.Beat Organix Gold is TrekStor’s answer to the order.

If the TrekStor i.Beat Organix Gold MP3 player is just the kind of bling-bling you’ve been looking for, you can snag one at Amazon.

Klipsch unveiled today the new RoomGroove iPod Audio System, which is capable of fetching audio signals wirelessly from the Klipsch CS-700 DVD Entertainment System.
It can also send audio signals to other RoomGrooves, and throughout a room. The RoomGroove iPod system features a hidden dock that cradles your iPod while it charges it. The system can be set on a flat surface or can be mounted on a wall with the included wall mounting kit. A remote control is included with the system, so you can scroll through songs and adjust the volume without having to get up from your seat, or walk across the room.

The output sound quality on this device is said to match CD quality sound. The Klipsch Room Groove iPod system has two 2.5 high-output woofers and dual MicroTractix Horn-loaded tweeters. It can also accomodate external sources via an auxiliary input port.

Pricing on this system has not yet been revealed, and it does not look like the device is available for purchase on their website at this time.