Those currently residing in Korea looking for an eBook reader that looks exactly like the Kindle 2 but, well, isn’t the Kindle 2 should check out iriver’s Story e-reader.

This 6-inch, QWERTY keyboard touting eBook reader has recently went up for pre-order over in Korea for 358,000 KRW (~$290). Other incentives to buy the e-reader include a 2GB SD card, a case and 2 free eBook downloads.

Unfortunately there is no work on when, if ever, this thing will be made available in the States.

via electronista

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We have a new trial for you and this time it involves Tsera which claims that it has invented the touchpad and hence everyone else using it will have to pay for the privilege. Tsera says that Apple, Microsoft, LG, Philips, Bang & Olufsen, iriver, Coby, Cowon and Meizu are all in violation of a patent owned by the company. The patent is called “Methods and apparatus for controlling a portable electronic device using a touchpad.” And nobody has paid any money to Tsera for using the technology. Given the big names involved in this huge trial we should expect Tsera to walk away with lots of settlements cash in its pocket.

via The Register

Tags: Apple, Apple, bang & olufsen, coby, cowon, iRiver, LG, LG, Meizu, microsoft, microsoft, Mobile News, Philips, Philips, trial, Tsera

iRiver’s P35 PMP has been upgraded to include a welcome 32GB top-spec version. This touchscreen PMP, which is presently only available in Korea and is scheduled to arrive in the US this fall, has a 4.3-inch WQVGA display and a microSD slot for up to 16GB cards.

The Korean version includes an optional DMB digital TV tuner, a feature which is not likely to be part of the US model.  In all likelihood, iriver will use the mid-range WiFi-enabled version of the P35, which includes internet browser and the company’s “Magazine” UI. The 32GB iriver P35 retails for 488,000 South Korean won ($389).  No word on what the PMP will be priced once it reaches the US.

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The iRiver Speedo LZR Racer Aquabeat is a waterproof MP3 player which actually does the job just fine. The 2gb of storage probably won’t blow your mind but you can relax with your favourite sounds when up to 3-Meters underwater. The Speedo LZR Racer Aquabeat is also capable of 8 hours of continuous playback thanks to its built-in rechargeable battery.

Similar to the Apple Shuffle, the Speedo LZR Racer does not come with any display and has just the essential audio controls such as play, stop, volume controls, and track controls. Available in Japan, the iRiver Speedo LZR Racer Aquabeat will retail for ¥12,800 ($128). No word on when it will reach our shores.

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The P7 PMP from iriver was spotted at CES 2009 but it’s only now that it became more official. The PMP has arrived with pictures and features on the official site.

The P7 will feature a 4.3 inch, 480×272 resolution screen, and it will be able to play 35 hours of audio or 7 hours of videos. The P7 will come in 4 versions, 4, 8, 16 and 32GB and it will support lots of codecs so that you’ll be able to play most file types available to you. The packaging of the P7 is special too. It can double as a business card holder, a pen holder and even as a picture frame.

While the specs and pictures are already official, the arrival dates and prices aren’t available yet. We’ll be still waiting for them!

via DAPReview

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iRiver has presented two new MP3 players and we’re not talking about the recent E50, nor the CaroNavi. The new audio players are codenamed T5 and T6, and are as simple as it can get, which means they are pretty basic.

T5 - supports MP3, WMA, and Vorbis playback. It has a battery life of 13 hours in non-stop mode, comes with a USB plug, and will become available in two versions: 2GB and 4GB.

T6 - pretty much the same as T5 but with a few improved features, like the inclusion of FM radio, and a battery life of 28 hours.

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iRiver has a new PMP ready, the E50, which comes in aluminum this time. The player will be launched in January and it will cost about $90. That’s the 4GB price but there are going to be two more versions, the 2GB and the 8GB but we don’t know the prices yet. The E50 will get you a 1.8 inch color LCD, an FM tuner and a battery capable of 52 hours of audio life. That’s about all we know so far about iRiver’s E50 but we’ll keep you posted when we have more info on the matter.

via Engadget

Tags: E50, iRiver, Mobile News, PMP, Portable Devices

Iriver has presented a new PNS - Portable Navigation System - known as CaroNavi. It will be released on the Japanese market next week, on December 19th, with a price tag of €250 which is close to $320.

In terms of specifications, the CaroNavi uses MapPlus software made by Edia, and is compatible with audio + video files, such as WMV for videos, and MP3, WMA, or OGG for audio. The LCD touchscren on the CaroNavi measures 3.5-inches and provides a resolution of 320×240 pixels, while the internal flash memory has 2GB of storage, but it can be expanded thanks to the slot for SD memory cards. Since this is a Portable Navigation System, it must be light and that is why it only weights 137 grams.

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Here’s an interesting touchscreen phone from iRiver. It’s not the PMP we’ve gotten used to but it’s a totally new concept. Showed first at CES 2008 last January, the phone was picked up by Korean carrier KT and it has received a launch date, March 9th of next year.

The phone is practically a PMP with phone functionality and we’re going to see it in store’s as iRiver’s wave. The wave will get you a 3 inch touchscreen, WiFi and possibly 3G support, FM radio, PMP features and even an e-dictionary. The wave comes with 4GB of internal storage space which is upgradable via miniSD cards.

OK then, we need some prices and some official release dates for European and American markets.

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Tags: Europe, iRiver, korea, Mobile News, Other Brands, PMP, Portable Devices, wave

In case you were going to buy one or more PMPs for your friends of family thins Christmas, you will be happy to know that iRiver is cutting down prices on three models. So go ahead and play Santa. The E100 and the L player will cost $40 less: $69.99 or $99.99 depending on what model you pick up, 4GB or 8GB.

The SPINN will also get a price cut. Both 4GB and 8GB models will be cheaper. The 4GB is $60 cheaper at $189.99 while the 8GB is $50 cheaper at $229.99. The new pricing is available from today so go ahead Santa, do what you do!

via Engadget

Tags: e100, iRiver, L Player, MP3 Players, PMP, Portable Devices, Spinn

Recall the iRiver NV that we mentioned one year ago? It was a beast when it came out, sporting a GPS function, being a portable media player, having a digital media broadcasting feature, and a FM tuner. If you enjoyed the NV, get ready for its smaller brother named iRiver NV Mini.

The main difference is really the size, because the rest of the features are almost all the same. With that being said, the NV Mini has a smaller 3.5-inch screen, which is exactly half the size of the iRiver NV. In terms of the GPS navigation, the system uses software and maps made in Korea by Gini, and it is all included in a SD memory card of 4GB.

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We’re getting closer to the Christmas holiday so you might already be looking out for special gifts for some of your friends. iRiver’s SPINN PMP might be the thing you are looking for. It’s like a great device which will keep its owner occupied for a few hours. (more…)

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iRiver has released a new portable media player which is said to have been designed with professionals in mind. That doesn’t mean you won’t be able to pick this iRiver P.Ple P20 up from your local store and start using it as soon as possible.

Here are some of its features:

• 4.1 Inch AMOLED display at 480 x 272 resolution
• 80GB/120GB storage capacity
• Support for MPEG4, XviD, WMV9, MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, APE, FLAC, JPEG, RAW, BMP, GIF, PNG formats
• Built-in DMB tuner
• Integrated FM tuner
• Microphone and speaker

The P.Ple P20 will come in 80GB for 300 Euro or $440 while the 120GB version will cost you 320 Euros or around $470.

Tags: iRiver, PMP, Portable Devices

iRiver has just launched two MP3 players for UK customers. In case none of the iPods does it for you, maybe it’s time you tried the T7 Stix and the L Player for a change.

T7 Stix is the stick-like player in the image above. It’s a really simple USB device that comes in 1GB, 2GB or 4GB, depending on your needs. It will pack MP3, WMA, ASF and OGG music or the regular FM radio. If none of that impresses you than maybe you need it to record your own music. If you were wondering about prices, the T7 retails from $98 for the 1GB version to $137 for the 4GB one

The L Player is interesting too. It has a 2 inch 320 x 240 pixel display and it supports MP3, WMA, ASF audio files and of course, MPEG-4, WMV and Flash video.The FM radio and voice recorder are there as well as the radio recording option. There are two versions, the 4GB which sells for $177 and the 8GB which comes to $216.
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The highly anticipated iRiver P10 PMP is now out in Korea. It is provided with 33GB HDD for storage. This Silver colored sleek PMP is loaded with 800X480 TFT LCD screen. The PMP supports WMV, DMB and Mpeg video and comes with a dictionary in languages English, Chinese and, Japanese. The iRiver P10 comes with a GUI that supports handwriting recognition and lets you use it as an e-Book Reader. It also offers support for PDF, Excel and Word files. You can pick from the two available versions Basic without DMB for 200€ (328,000 won), and a Pro version with DMB for 250€ (398,000 won).
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The iRiver E100 mp3 player first made an appearance at the CES 2008 It instantly became a big hit with its cheap price of ($110) for a 4GB model. You can add another $50 for the 8GB one. Another thing that appealed to customers is its screen size and its different flavors, like the pink, black, blue and brown and white.

Well, the wait is now over as the iRiver E100 is already available for purchase at Amazon.com or J&R. Users will definitely love this device as this is the company’s first PMP that natively support FLAC. The E100 has built-in stereo speakers, line-in recording capabilities, and a microSD card slot.

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The infamous Mickey Mouse ears MP3 player — iRiver MPlayer — is going to be released in camouflage colors in Japan. The MPlayer has undergone many versions before. It used to be a simple silver-colored basic MP3 players which can fit at the palm of your hand, and seemed to be perfect for kids. But then came the Swarovski-studded MPlayers released for Valentine’s and White Day some time ago. This time around, iRiver wants to give the MPlayer a military make-over. The 1GB camouflage iRiver MPlayer will sell in Japan for approximately US$140.

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In some more post-CES news, iRiver has showcased their new portable media player, iRiver SPINN. The amazingly sleek design made me think of James Bond in a heartbeat. And yet, unlike some which has form yet lacks substance, it seems the SPINN has both. It features a 3.2-in. touch screen where you can watch clips, view images and choose tracks to play. If, for some reason, you have an aversion against touch screens, there’s always the little analog knob controller for you to use. It also features Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with a microphone and is available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB variants. No price or release date yet but I bet Bond could get one if he wants to. Lucky bastard.

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