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That's a good news for the iRiver fans because the iRiver's Spinn will be released in the UK in August. The player will comes in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities and with a DAB tuner (only in UK) the UK, as well as Bluetooth. It will be one of the first player on the market to boast a large AMOLED display (3.2-inch at 480x 272 resolution). There is also a 3D acceleration processor and support of Adobe Flash video. Other standard features include MP3, OGG, WMA, MPEG-4 and WMV files support, 25h of battery life in audio mode and 5h in video mode. No info on the price yet.
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Bigbeam will be releasing in Korea the Ken I portable multimedia player with a price tag under $100. The player has a 3-inch wide LCD display (400x 240px), SD card slot, voice recorder and supports a variety of audio formats such as MP3, WMA, FLAC and APE as well as AVI, DivX and Xvid video formats. The 4GB model is priced at 79,000 KRW (Korean Won) while the 8GB model retails for 99,000 KRW.
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If you've been looking for a super cool looking MP3 speaker then the Mytunes speaker is for you. Shaped like a guitar amplifier including the old-school grill, corner protectors, and leather-esk finish, the Mytunes speaker can be used with any MP3 player as long it has an audio output. It also features treble and bass controls and it comes with a USB cord to be powered directly from your computer or by 3x AAA batteries. It's available for pre-order at Red5 for £20.
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The new Samsung YP-U3ZG MP3 Player belongs to the YEPP series, is a good-compact device that works right out of the box with a Slim-USB connection. The U3 requires no wires or programs to work, simply plug it in a USB port, then drag and drop your music files. This player comes in either a 2 GB or 4 GB model and features a 1.8 inch OLED display, FM tuner, voice recorder, and offers MP3, WAV and WMV files support. The Samsung U3 is available in several eye-catching colors at a price of $60 (2GB version) or $80 (4GB).
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Logitech has announced its Pure-Fi Mobile speaker system to transform your low-fidelity mobile-phone audio into high-fidelity. The Pure-Fi Mobile is compatible with A2DP Bluetooth wireless technology which means that any mobile phone that uses this technology can connect with, to stream stereo audio up to 33 feet away. You can also use Pure-Fi Mobile as a wireless speakerphone. It features two built-in mics, one to pick up vocal nuances and the other to monitor and block unwanted background noise. The system comes with a protective case includes a built-in 3.5 mm audio jack and the rechargeable batteries give you approximately 12 hours of playing time. It's expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe early this month for $150.
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The Gigabyte M528 is a small and light, but powerful Mobile Internet Device (MID) powered by a 800MHz Atom processor, 512MB RAM and a 8GB Solid State Disk. The M528 is running a Linux operating system, has a 4.8" touchscreen boasting a 800x 480 resolution, sliding keyboard with 47 keys, HSDPA 3G wireless module, and a 3060mAh rechargeable battery gives the user over 4h of continuous usage. The unit measures 152x 80x 22.5mm, weight 340g and carries a 1-year warranty. It will be available this month for approximately $1,200.
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The new Onda VX818 MP3 player carries a 1.1 inch OLED display, SRS sound effect and compatible with MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA, WMV, ASF, WAV, OGG audio formats. Other features include 7EQ modes, multiple playback modes, E-book and U disk functions. The player measures only 58x 28x 12mm and it comes in 1GB or 2GB versions for $40 and $50, respectively.
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The D2 PMP from Cowon is now offering up to 16GB storage capacity. Available at Jetmall for $240, the player supports audio/video playback and features a 2.5 inch screen, FM tuner, voice recorder, SD/SDHC memory expansion slot, TV-out and a battery life of up to 52 hours in music mode or 10 hours in video.
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Altec Lansing is launching a new line of earphones in collaboration with Swarovski. This series includes the MHP106, MHP206 and MHP306 earphones, created especially for women, they offer comfort, fit and style that the fairer sex can really appreciate. Since women have higher expectations when it comes to fashion, the MUZX MHP 106 and MHP 206 earphones feature sparkling Swarovski jeweled elements on the earbuds. The MUZX MHP 306 model includes a "Buddies" feature that lets your friends plug in a second pair of earphones and listen to your music at the same time you do. Specifications (same for all models):► Frequency response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz ► Nominal impedance: 16Ω ► Sensitivity: 105dB/mW Prices range from $19 for the MHP 106 to $30 the MHP 206 at Amazon.
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Victor (aka JVC) has released in Japan the RA-P30, a portable stereo system for iPod. Compatible with all the latest iPods (Photo/Mini/Nano/Classic/Touch), this docking system also features an FM tuner, a mini stereo input for connecting other music players and 2x 4W stereo speakers. It can be powered by either the supplied AC adapter or by six AA batteries which provide two hours of continuous playback. It will be available in early June in black or white color for about $140.
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