After we’ve seen that almost cute Zune HD concept, we have more Zune-related news which also concerns the cell phone business. First and foremost, no Microsoft is not launching a Zune phone.

The new Pink service is about to be revealed as people say that Microsoft is talking to important ad agencies regarding this Zune software for mobile phones project. We don’t have the exact details so far but it’s suspected that Microsoft is going to make the Zune the preferred media software for all Windows Mobile phones. Does that require ad agencies to promote it? Is this such a big announcement? Is anything bigger in the works?

via CNET

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Creative recently unveiled its stylish ZEN Mozaic, portable MP3 player. An inventive mosaic pattern makes the player appealing. The compact MP3 player with integrated speakers delivers distortion free high quality audio. Setting global standards in MP3 industry, the Zen Mosaic has come as a boon.

“The colorful and eye-catching design of the ZEN Mozaic will make you want to show off this cool-looking player instead of keeping it in your pocket,” said Gary Klein, product marketing manager for Creative. “ZEN Mozaic is feature-packed including a surprisingly large screen and a powerful built-in speaker, all for a great price. It is perfect for the beach, school yard, and any other place you would want to enjoy music and video clips with friends.”

Functions like integrated stopwatch, radio alarm, FM radio and voice recorder makes it user friendly. Enjoy watching images and video on 1.8” vibrant TFT color screen. Charge the battery of ZEN just once to enjoy continuous 5 hours of video and 32 hours of audio playback.

While the 2GB capacity player is available for $59, the 4GB player can be bought for $79. Not only this, you can buy 3-in-1 silicon skin pack for $14.99 and stylish carabiner case for $14.99. Shell out $39.99 and get home Creative TravelSound ZEN Mozaic MP3 Player.

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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.

via: yepp

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Creative’s latest MuVo T200 MP3 Player comes with a 4GB capacity. Supporting USB 2.0 the MP3 Player will be available at 6,980 Yen in the Japan market.

You can connect it directly to PC by removing its cap. Transfer music from your CD directly to the player. MuVo works with OS Windows XP/Vista.

It delivers a playback of MP3 (~320kbps), WMA (~320kbps) along with Audible 2/3/4, DRM 9 of WMA. Listen to FM radio or record your voice. You can choose from two available colors black and white.

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For those of you guys wanting to buy a new or a replacement mp3 player, you might like to try the new Yepp YP-S3QG MP3 Player. Not much is known about this new device but looking at its pictures, it sure looks sweet.

Its got a shiny outer cover and based on initial information, it can play most popular music formats such as MP3 and WMA. Another thing worth mentioning is that its got a cool FM Radio tuner and with its looks, is definitely worth a second glance.

via: samsung

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Look at this MP3 Player by Bigbeam. Isn’t it elegant? Thinking about the price? Well! It is under $100. Happy to find it in your budget? Just wait! It’s available only in Korea. Those who are in other countries need to wait till it comes out of Korean shell.

The Ken I is equipped with a 3-inch wide LCD display. It supports a variety of audio formats including mp3, FLAC and APE. Users can also enjoy with photo/image viewer and voice recorder.

The 8GB version will cost somewhere around 99,000(KRW) while 4GB will be available for 79,000(KRW).

Via: Aving

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Samsung’s U3ZL MP3 player is a feast to music hungry people. This brilliantly shiny model uses a lithium polymer battery and features USB 2.0 connectivity along with integration with a PC. Loading DNSe stereo sounds the U3ZL delivers sound in concert hall mode. Its one inch display with 128×64 resolution lets the users view and track information.

Quick Specs:

• Audio remaking time 15 hours
• Noise Ratio 90dB
• Output 20mw (16 Ω)
• Output frequency scope 20Hz~20KHz
• Temperature quality -5~35℃
• FEMTOMETER frequency 87.5~108.0MHz

Via: Samsung

Tags: mp3, MP3 Players, player, Samsung, U3ZL

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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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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I’m pretty sure a lot of you guys are looking for the perfect gift for this coming holiday. Think hard and think smart, think Zune! That’s right, Zune Originals website is offering the Zune 80 in their lineup of products today. The best part - users get the option to customize their device with their own personal engravings and designs. You can actually do any of the following options:

* Add text to the back of your Zune player
* Add a combination of art and text
* Add a custom background image from an artist

Did I say the best part already? I may be wrong as these customizations come in for free when you get a new Zune 80 at Zune Originals. Zune Originals states that the Zune 80 will ship 5 to 7 business days from the time of order. You can also customize Zune 4 and Zune 8 flash based players.

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Olufsen, portable media player, and Bigbeam has launched this sleek PMP player Meizu M6SL that features 2.41-inch QVGA LCD with Olufsen audio system for best movie playback.

Coming with two different colors of white and black, it is available for 99,000(KRW) for 2GB, 119,000(KRW) for 4GB and 149,999(KRW) for 8GB.

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Cowon has launched its D2TV portable media player. They attached a TV antenna creating the Cowon D2TV Player. The antenna is detachable and you literally screw it in for digital TV on the go. The specs are similar to the D2.

It has a 2.5-inch 320 x 240-pixel touchscreen, FM functions, a SD/MMC storage and an SDHC extension. Furthermore, it has support for (WMV, MPEG4 (DIVX, XVID) at 30fps; MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV, WMA, APE, JPEG, BMP and TXT and a 1-SEG TV tuner.

The D2TV Player is available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB models for €155 ($219), €180 ($254) and €225 ($318).

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Nokia has yet another music phone that got the FCC approval today. Termed the RM-242 - no, that’s just the FCC ID - the phone is clearly a music phone judging by its facade. It features play/pause buttons right in between the answer/hang-up keys. The phone comes in a slider form factor and appears to be a Java-based phone. It’s got a 3.2 megapixel camera (supporting video). It is 3G-compatible (WCDMA 850 and 2100 are supported) and is a quad-band GSM world phone.

The phone features a 2.5mm audio connector, as well as USB interface for data sync. For additional memory, it supports microSD memory cards. There’s also support for Nokia Xpress audio messaging. Other usual goodies include FM radio, Visual Radio, Voice Recorder, Equalizer, and Push-To-Talk support.

No word on the pricing yet, but the new Nokia phone should hit the markets soon.

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Accentuate your desktop or ZEN MP3 player with the Creative I-Trigue 2300 Speakers. Featuring an aesthetic mix of clean lines, class and performance, this contemporary two-piece speaker system delivers clean, clear audio suitable for most types of music. With its subtle curves and polished finishing, the I-Trigue 2300 exudes a strong contemporary look, adding that perfect touch to any room.

Listen to your music in high-precision clarity. With dual NeoTitanium micro drivers on each satellite, expect clear music that is not only balanced but natural as well. Acoustically engineered to enhance the lower mid range tones of any music, the BasXPort is able to efficiently channel sound waves from the inner chamber to the soundstage, bringing about a fuller and more encompassing sound.

Easy front-access controls allow you to turn your speakers on, adjust the volume or tone of your music. For a quiet afternoon of easy listening, simply plug in your headphones into the included headphone jack. The contoured edges and smooth finishing add a stylish touch while the magnetic shielding lets you place it next to your TV or monitor without any unnecessary interference.

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