If nothing else, the 8GB LG JM53 is commendable for supporting a wide range of files, including MP3, ASF, OGG, WMA, JPG, and BMP. It measures 48 x 100.7 x 40mm and weighs only 88g, yet still manages to pack a 1.77-inch OLED display. Other bonuses include USB 2.0 connectivity and an FM tuner. No word yet on pricing and availability. [via DAPReview]
One of our readers sent in this interesting clip of an iRiver H300-series player running the Game Boy Color emulator. It features a 2.0-inch TFT display, USB 2.0 connectivity, FM tuner, and support for a host of audio/video formats. Video after the jump.
For a no-frills digital media player, look no furthur than the Ramos V10. It features 256MB of memory, a 1.3-inch TFT display, TCC767 decoding chip, SRS sound enhancement, line-in recording, and USB connectivity. Supported formats include MP3, WMA, and OGG. Fully charged, you’ll get around 12 hours of continuous use. No word yet on pricing and availability. [via iMP3]
CNet got their hands on Toshiba’s GigaBeat S, the first digital media player to give the iPod a run for its money. The S30 (30GB) and S60 (60GB) were first announced during Bill Gate’s keynote presentation at CES 2006 — powered by Windows Portable Media Center. Boasting a 240 x 320 resolution 2.4″ QVGA display, the new “S” series makes everything from pictures to your favorite movies look bright and crisp. Also included are an FM tuner, AV output, and compatibility with Vongo‘s new digital video subscription/download service. The players will support WMV, DivX, MPEG-2, MP3, WMA/WMA Lossless, and JPEG formats. .This is what they had to say:
Many prospective MP3/PVP buyers have been waiting patiently for this compact, easy-to-use, one-stop shop for media files–looks like the Toshiba Gigabeat S was worth the wait.
[via engadget]
If you’re looking for a basic MP3 player, look no furthur than the Archos XS104. For around $230, you’ll get a 1.5-inch OLED display, 4GB microdrive, up to 14 hours of continuous playback, and support for MP3/WMA/WAV/JPEG formats. It measures 91 x 43 x 14mm and weighs 80g. Available now through Cyberport. [via DAPReview]
JVC announces two new MP3 players, the 1GB XA-C109 and 512MB XA-C59. Both players feature a 1.3-inch display, an FM tuner, and support for MP3/WMA/WAV files. Fully charged, you’ll get around 20 hours of continuous playback. These players go on sale next month in Japan at the price of $240. [via engagdet]
Available in 512MB ($142) or 1GB ($187) capacities, the Sharp MP-B200 offers a built-in MiniSD card slot for memory expansion, integrated FM transmitter/tuner, line-in recording capabilities, USB connectivity, and support for WMA/MP3 formats. You’ll get around 24 hours (MP3) / 19 hours (WMA) playback on a full charge. The MP-B200 comes in four colors and goes on sale June 8th in Japan. [via Sharp]
The Meizu Mini Player sports a 2.4-inch QVGA display, 512MB ($87) – 4GB ($200) of memory, video playback, SRS 2.0 sound enhancement, OGG support, 20 hour battery life for music playback, and supposedly dual processing chips. It measures just 48 x 79 x 10mm and is available now in China. See what’s inside the box. Lots more pics after the jump. [via iMP3 – DAPReview]
MobilityToday reviews the 4GB SanDisk e260 digital media player, which features a 1.8-inch TFT screen, an FM tuner, and support for a host of video/audio formats. Watch after the jump.
For convenience and ease of use, the new Sansa e260 MP3 player features an intuitive, icon-based menu to quickly select and navigate key functions
[via Gizmodo]
MacDailyNews managed to snap a picture of the world’s largest iPod — strangely powered by an iPod Shuffle — located in Columbus, Ohio.
Visitors walking down Third St. have been gawking at this thing for the past couple of days. The 25 ft. iPod is attached to the side of the Unizan Bank building across from the state house. Not only does it look like an iPod, but it actually plays music!. We chose some of our favorite local musicians that had submitted songs to the online jukebox and we added them to the ipod playlist