Samsung has a new PMP ready for you, the YP-R1 PMP, which is a 2.7-inch touchscreen media player ready to offer you a fine media experience. The device isn’t official just yet but here’s what we know about it so far: it will come with AAC, FLAC, MP3, WMA and OGG audio file support and Xvid, DivX, H.264, MPEG-4, WMV and Real Media Video video file support. It will also offer you TV-out support and about 8GB of internal memory. The PMP should be available on July 30 and it will cost $180. Anyone interested in the YP-R1 PMP already?

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Tags: audio, media player, Mobile News, PMP, Portable Devices, Samsung, video, YP-R1

You should be familiar by now with iHome’s iPod and iPhone speaker solution. Just in case you aren’t we have quite a few new products to tell you about. iHome has launched various gadgets meant to get you that quality audio at home or while you’re on the go. iHome has the iP1, iP71 and iH15 for your home and the iP29, iP49 and the iHMP5 for your mobile needs. But let’s take a quick look at each of them.

The iP1 Speaker System for iPod/iPhone will get you 100 watts of great sound. Those custom designed 4 inch woofers and 1 inch silk dome tweeters powered by Bongiovi Acoustic’s Digital Power Station processor.

The iP71 iPhone/iPod Computer Speaker System with Computer Sync will let you listen to your music, sync your devices and even charge your iPhone and iPods.

The iH15 LED Color Changing Stero System will get you color and sound to any of your rooms. The translucent cabinet which encases it will change color at the touch of a button.

The iP29 Portable Speaker Case for iPhone/iPod will let you listen to your music while you’re on your way without the need of headphones. Just make sure you don’t bother those around you would you?

The iP49 Portable Rechargeable Audio System with Alarm Clock & FM Radion for iPhone/iPod it’s a portable stereo sound system for your iPhone or iPods which also features clock radio functions, the Bongiovi Acoustics’ Digital Power Station and a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Finally the iHMP5 2 in 1 Portable Stereo Speaker/Headphone System will let you choose whether you want to listen to your music in private or whether you want to share it with your friends.

What do you think? Is any of the six devices which we’ve just seen going to improve your iPod/iPhone experience? If you happen to be in Vegas you could always check iHome live.

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Tags: Accessories, Apple, audio, iHome, iPhone, ipod, Mobile News, MP3 Players, Other Brands, Portable Devices

Remember the Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet which we covered a while ago? Well it’s now available and ready to ship. It has an 800 x 480 5 inch screen, 802.11b/g WiFi, the Opera Web browser with Flash 9 support, and support for most, if not all, audio and video codecs available.

Like we told you earlier it comes in three versions: 60GB for $350, 120GB for $400 and 250GB for $450. If you want to wait until December, a 3.5G HSDPA version will be available. Or are you waiting for the bigger Archos 7 MID to arrive?

Tags: archos, audio, MID, Mobile News, MP3 Players, Off The Topic, Portable Devices, Samsung, Ultra Mobile PCs, video, WiFi

LG Electronics and Dolby Laboratories, Inc announced that LG will be the first cell phone manufacturer to include Dolby Mobile into future handsets. Are we to understand that LG is preparing for a whole new multimedia and music cell phone lines in the near future? (more…)

Tags: audio, dolby, LG, LG, Mobile News, Mobile Software

Samsung’s new digital audio player, the U4, has surfaced on  a Korean Samung site. Not mush is known about the device except for what we can see on the pictures. As for its specifications, we are still in the dark and I guess we’d have to wait for further announcement by its manufacturer.

Based on the picture, we can surmise that the U4 does have a unique design for an audio player. It looks like a remote control with touch-based controls. It has a tiny display that could give users a hard time reading the small text.

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Tags: audio, Cell Phones, digital, player, Samsung, U4

V-Moda has a new, noise-isolating dual-use headphone/headset designed to work with the Apple iPhone. The Vibe Duo comes with control/playback functionality and has a discreent microphone as well as a call button that lets you make/receive calls and control music playback functinos of the iPhone. Which basically translates to you not having to use the cool multi-touch interface for doing the same.

Featuring durable black-fabric cables and an all-metal design, the in-ear earphones (but of course!) weigh in at just 13 grams. With three sizes of silicon fittings for a comfortable fit, there’s also a small clip for added security so that the headphone does not fall off. The Vibe Duo is also compatible with Blackberry Curve.

Priced at US $99.99, the Vibe Duo is available in Nero and Chrome from the online V-moda shop.

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Advanced MP3 Players announced that the recently announced Cowon iAudio Q5 portable media player available is now available in 40GB and 60GB capacities in the UK. They claim it to be the equivalent of an ultra-mobile PC more than a PMP, running on WinCE 5.0 Professional as its operating system. The device features MSN Messenger, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word and features high quality playback of audio/video and photos.

The Cowon iAudio Q5 comes with integrated battery suckers, otherwise known as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as a TV-out port. It is equipped with a 5-inch, 16.7 million color TFT LCD. More features in the extended entry.

Supported video files include DivX, Xvid, WMV, ASF, MPEG, MP4 and OGM. Audio formats include OGG, FLAC, APE, MPC and WAV.

Prices:

40GB: £399

60GB: £439http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/

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Here’s good news if you’ve been waiting to purchase the Zvue 260 MP3 player. The company announced a special pricing on the MP3 player for the holiday season at an attractive US $84.95. What’s more, you can also download up to 50 top music videos from zvue.com.

An offer exclusive to the company’s storefront at http://www.zvueplayers.com/, here’s a recap of the Zvue 260’s features:

• Download and play MP4 and WMV videos, apart from MP3/WMA DRM music
• SD card up to 16GB can be used with the player
• Free ZAPP software for downloads and transfers
• 2.5-inch LCD screen
• Headphone jack and built-in speaker

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Out at the FCC, there’s a new Sony Ericsson Bluetooth portable speaker system. The SE MBS-100 lets you enjoy wireless stereo audio from a mobile phone or other Bluetooth-capable device. When you receive or make a call, the speaker is intelligent enough to pause the music and start playing it again after the call has ended. In order to get this to work with your Bluetooth device, it has to support the following Bluetooth profiles:

• A2DP (advanced audio distribution)
• AVRCP (audio/video remote control)

The MBS-100 Bluetooth stereo speaker comes with its own charger. Pairing with your mobile or other device is simple, with the universally secret pass code (0000). It is still a class 2 device, with around 33 feet (10 metres) range.

No word on the pricing or availability yet, but the speakers do add a bit of dash to your otherwise dull desk.

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Haier America announced the new ibiza Rhapsody Wi-Fi portable media player which allows consumers to access the Rhapsody digital music service, along with AOL Video and other content using an available Wi-Fi hotspot. With literally millions of songs available for Rhapsody users, the ibiza Rhapsody could be a neat travel add-on. There’s also a partnership with AOL Video, where you get free access to user-generated videos. Not quite live TV, but on-demand entertainment nonetheless.

Currently, the ibiza Rhapsody is available in a 30GB model. Apart from video playback, it includes an FM radio tuner. Featuring a 2.5 inch QVGA LCD display, the device is compatible with 802.11 b/g wireless networks and supports WEP/WPA for security. For syncing data, the PMP offers a USB 2.0 mini-B connector - and this doubles up as a charging connector.

Apart from the 30GB model, Haier will soon unveil 4/8GB flash memory models, and the players will be available through Amazon. Expect them this holiday season. The 30GB model also boasts stereo Bluetooth compatibility, so you can use your existing wireless headphones with it.

Pricing:

30GB: $329.00

4GB: $229.00

8GB: $249.00 (more…)

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Looking for another pair of Bluetooth stereo headphones that support A2DP — the Bluetooth advanced audio distribution profile? Check out BlueAnt’s X5i headset, a portable and handy model that lets you not only enjoy music streamed over Bluetooth but also answer calls from your phone, PDA or compatible computer. Apart from A2DP, the BlueAnt X5i also supports the headset, handsfree and AVRCP (remote control) profiles making a pretty useful one to have around.

The battery on the X5i is removable, and it lasts for up to 12 hours on a full recharge. Another convenience on the device is the ability to charge it either with the included wall charger or by connecting it to your computer’s USB port. It can also store pairing info on 10 Bluetooth devices, so you won’t have to re-pair it with every other gizmo you have in your collection. It is priced at US $89.95.

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Sennheiser, that revered Danish audio company, announced its new FLX 70 wireless mobile headset with FlexFit design for an easy, personal wearing comfort. Designed with a turnable speaker for optimal fit to your ear canal and an optioanl ear hook for over-the-ear wearing, you can wear it on either ear. The included three sizes of speaker silicone covers allow for a more personal fit. In addition, a semi-open acoustic system keeps your ears from feeling plugged.

As for the speaker itself, it boasts the usual Sennheiser quality and has its own unique ventilation. The integrated DSP optimizes speech intelligibility and reduces noise. It is targeted for a November 2007 release. No word on the pricing yet, though.

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