This is not the first time we hear that Creative might launch a smartphone based on the Zii platform but it looks like this time we might be right. A Zii Android phone is said to be coming this December. In fact creative has a special event planned in which such a device could be announced. The Zii EGG is apparently the smartphone in question:

The Zii EGG is an energy efficient handheld StemCell Computer based on the powerful ZiiLABS ZMS-05 media-rich applications processor. Besides its multi-touch 3.5-inch LCD screen, it can also output HD video at up to 1080p. The ZMS-05’s 24 floating-point processors deliver up to 8 GFLOPS of raw processing power, while the StemCell Computing’s flexible architecture allows stunning display of 3D graphics on a small handheld battery powered device. Release to end user will be around the October time frame.

We’re past October and we’re still waiting for the EGG. Will we see it soon? Naturally, we will be all over the Zii Android phone once it comes out of its secret shell, so stick around!

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Tags: Android, creative, egg, Google, Mobile News, Other Brands, smartphone, Zii

For some reason eBook readers are more and more popular these days. After the Kindle we’ve seen Sony’s reader, Barnes & Noble’s Nook and Plastic Logic’s QUE. Asus is also working on a few eReaders and it seems that Creative decided to make one of its own. Dubbed the MediaBook, Creative’s eBook reader might be based on the Zii platform and it’s said to come with some very impressive features like a color touchscreen display ready to let you read all the eBooks you want and support for videos and pictures. Although this MediaBook did get leaked there are no leaked pictures yet. And it’s way too early for pricing details and release dates so we’ll all have to wait for Creative to announce the reader until we get too excited about it.

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Tags: Amazon, ASUS, Barnes and Noble, creative, eBook Reader, Kindle, Mobile News, nook, Portable Devices, que, Sony, Zii

There’s a new PMP in town and it’s coming from Creative. I am not talking about that hot Zii EGG but about the newly announced Zen X-Fi2 player.

The X-Fi2 is going to offer you a touchscreen to control it as there are no more buttons in this version. The PMP will sport a 3-inch touchscreen display, built-in microphone, FM radio, RSS reader support and microSD card support. It will be available in three versions: 8GB, 16GB and 32GB and it will cost you $129.99, $179.99 and $229.99 respectively. The X-Fi2 is available for pre-order so go ahead and do it if it fits your needs!

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Tags: creative, egg, MP3 Players, PMP, X-Fi2, zen, Zii

The Zii EGG is finally out in the open officially and starting today you might have your unit shipped to your door. As you can see in the hands-on videos above and below the Zii EGG is working perfectly. According to the lucky owner the screen compares “very favorably” with the S Series Walkman and the Zii seems to bring “the bet sounding Creative player” so far. What do you think? Would you buy a Creative Zii EGG or are you going to wait and see what new iPods are going to be launched in September?

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Tags: creative, egg, MP3 Player, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, Zii

According to the FCC, Creative is on the verge of launching two new MP3 players, the Zii and Zii EGG. Anyone having a deja-vu feeling? These players look similar to the iPod touch and the Zune HD. Which one would you choose?

We don’t have all the specs yet but it’s clear for everyone that these new players will come with HD cameras. This also powers up the rumor according to which iPods are going to get cameras themselves. The Zii and Zii EGG will also come with 802.11b/g WiFi and the Zii system-on-chip.

So what do you say Creative? When are you launching the new players?

Tags: creative, hd, HD Cameras, iPod Touch, MP3 Player, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, System-On-Chip, Zii, Zii EGG, zune

Remember that Zii we were waiting to see a while ago? Well it looks like it has finally started to come up with solutions for the mobile world that we might be interested in. ZiiLabs is going to present HD video playback for the Android platform at MWC. So if you are in Spain starting with Monday, February 16, go check them out. ZiiLabs will use the ZMS-05 CPU previously displayed at CES 2009 to make this all happen. We’ll be waiting to cover their glamorous success or utter failure in a few days.

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Tags: Android, ces, Google, Mobile News, Mobile Software, MWC, Other Brands, Zii

Lots of important announcements today guys and gals. We’ve seen Sony unveil some of its upcoming products and now we have Creative telling us all about its hot Zii Stemcell Computing thing. And apparently “Zii is a super computer in nano size”. And it’s not a Wii gaming concept is it?

Creative has a ZiiLabs ZMS-05 SoC or System on a Chip. Creative’s new chip is really small. It’s 100x smaller, 100x cheaper and 100x greener than a typical super computer. As for Stemcell Computing that must mean that you could link an unlimited number of chips to do the job for you.

Now we need a product to pack the Zii so we can see what it can actually do. Until then it will be just a great concept.

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Tags: creative, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, StemCell Computing, Zii

By now you are definitely use to seeing the buzz around Creative and its Zii Steamcell Computing. Right now we’re wondering how that whole new thing will be possible with the recent layoffs. The company has decided to fire about 2,700 people which is almost half of its current workforce. Last year was one of the worst financial years for Creative as the company had a net loss of $19.7 million. With all that in mind, how do you suppose that the Zii thing will work out for us? Is it really a product that will blow our minds considering the current economical crisis?

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Tags: creative, layoff, Mobile News, Zii

What is Creative going to launch? Is it a new MP3 player? Is it a new gaming console? Is the Zii a Wii competitor? We’re anxious to see what that StemCell Computing is all about. The latest email sent to those curious enough to register for further updates from Zii’s website, the whole Zii thing has over 10 years of work, 10,000 man-years and over one billion dollars behind it. It should at least be as impressive don’t you think? While we’re waiting for CES 2009, here’s the email I was telling you about:

Zii is StemCell Computing

Thank you and congratulations on the early registration.
You are now part of a privileged group that will witness the life changing event of 2009. You will be invited to join a new movement that will experience revolutionary breakthroughs.

Everything you know is about to change.

Drawing our inspiration from the intelligence of Mother Nature – who through over a billion years of evolution has designed the basic building block of life: the stem cell – we have created a stem cell-like silicon that is able to grow and multiply into different solutions and ecosystems.

With an investment that spans over 10 years, over a billion dollars and over 10,000 man-years, the world is poised to experience a breakthrough that will better lives beyond our imagination.

Even in the midst of these turbulent times, you will discover incredible recession-friendly business opportunities that enable you to thrive and prosper.

To find out more about Zii and how it can change your life, visit our booth (booth #30651) at CES 2009, or go to Zii.com from 8 January 2009 for updates.

Tags: creative, MP3 Players, Portable Devices, StemCell Computing, Zii