Available in 256MB – 1GB capacities, the CA-C360 is Korea-based Woodi’s latest portable device. Sporting a vibrant 1.8-inch LCD display, voice recorder, FM tuner, and support for MP3/WMA/ASF/MTX/WAV formats. It measures only 39 x 54 x 11mm and weighs just 34g. Pricing and availability have not yet been confirmed. [via Akihabara]
Switch on the “IR blaster” and this digital player turns into a fully functional TV remote. Other features include a 1.5-inch LCD display, video player, and FM tuner. The E10 supports MP3, ASF, WMA, and OGG audio formats. It measures 3.7 x 1.7 x 0.55 in and will cost approx. $240 USD. [via engadget]
The Joybee EG10 is a portable gaming device and MP3 player all stuffed into one handheld package. It comes preloaded with ten Sega classics — Columns, Sonic Spinball, and Sonic Blast to name a few. Other perks include a TFT-LCD display, 1GB of memory, and an SD card slot. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. [via iMP3]
JVC has just announced two new Flash-based audio players, the XA-F57 ($99) and XA-F107 ($149). Available in pink, silver, or white colors, the XA-F57 features 512MB of memory. While the 1GB XA-F107 comes in gray, pink, or black colors. Both offer a backlit LCD display, five preset EQ settings, USB 2.0 connectivity, an 18-bit digital-to-analog converter, and earbud headphones with neodymium drivers. Supported formats include MP3, WMA and WMA-DRM. JVC will release these players later this month. [via JVC]
Toshiba will launch the Gigabeat S30/S60 — claimed to be 5th-generation iPod killers — in Japan on April 28th. Powered by Windows Portable Media Center, the S boasts a 2.4-inch QVGA display, 8 mode equalizer, FM tuner (S60 only), and support for a variety of audio/video formats. Prices will start at $304.
According to Times Online, Fisher-Price will be releasing an MP3 player designed specifically for infants this summer. The “iTod” comes preloaded with six songs and two “spoken-word” stories. Each package will also include headphones, software, and a USB connection cable. Expect to shell out $78 for one of these players.
From the article: “Toddlers unable to read will rely on icons to symbolise each song, such as a star for Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”
[Times Online via TheRawFeed]
For those who want a no-frills MP3 player, the Evergreen “DN 2000” is a great choice. It plays music directly from SD-memory cards (1GB max.) and is powered by a single AAA battery (*updated) for up to 5 hours of continous playback. This player measures 58×60×13 mm and weighs 30g (without batteries). Best of all, it costs just $8.50 USD (999 yen). [via Evergreen]
This follow up to the YP-Z5 builds upon that device, featuring a vibrant 1.8-inch TFT display, 4GB Flash memory, FM tuner, DNSe 3D Equalizer, and voice recorder. Available in silver and pink colors, it supports MP3/WMA/ASF/JPEG formats. Fully charged, it has an amazing 35 hour battery life. No word yet on pricing and availability. [via SamsungHQ]
GenerationMP3 got their hands on Cowon’s latest digital audio player, the iAudio 6. This player offers a bright 1.3-inch OLED display, 4GB hard drive (0.85″), FM tuner, and USB connectivity. Supported formats include MPEG-4, MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV, JPEG, WMA10 DRM, and text file viewing. Video after the jump.
[GenerationMP3 via Gizmodo]
Sony’s new ultraslim Walkman players come in six different colors and feature an easy-to-read OLED display. Available in 512MB – 2GB capacities, these players offer quick-charge technology, which provides three hours of battery life in just three minutes charging. Other features include a 5-band equalizer, USB connectivity, and an FM tuner.
“Because of the exclusive Sony ATRAC compression technology, you can store up to 90 CDs in the 2GB Model, 45 CDs in 45 CDs and 22 CDs in 512MB at 48kbps.”
[via MobileWhack]