A vibrating MP3 player? Yes, the Brainic VW-500 vibrates in sync with your music – similar to force feedback game controllers – and features a vibrant OLED display. Store up to 240 songs on its built-in 1GB memory. It’s currently being displayed at CeBIT. No word yet on pricing or availability. [Gizmodo]
Dada introduces a new line of footwear called “Code M” which feature a wireless music system. Each shoe will include an integrated MP3 player (in the heel and tounge) that delivers music to a wireless headset. You can store up to 100 songs and easily transfer files via USB port – located on its side. Fully charged, you’ll get six hours of continuous play. Prices start at $199.99, no word yet on availability.
Here’s yet another nice but fake sixth generation iPod video clip. I’ve included one more after the jump.
Three new iPod Video mockups have surfaced today which were very nicely made in Photoshop (my guess).
Affordable and accommodating, the Delkin Revel proves you don’t have to spend a bundle for a functional MP3 player. Instead of built-in memory, the Revel works with SD cards which can hold over 600 songs (2GB). Delkin has started shipping the Revel with prices ranging from $54 (256MB SD) – $149 (2GB SD). [BIOS]
Creative announced today that they will be reducing the price of their 8GB Zen MicroPhoto player to $238 (27,800 yen) on February 24th. This lightweight (115g) portable player features an ultracompact design (51×17.2×83mm), OLED display, 1-inch 8GB HDD, FM tuner/recorder, and USB 2.0 connectivity. It supports WMA/MP3/WAV audio formats.
Here’s another sketchy picture of Apple’s upcoming iPod Video. The letters read “MB719ZA” and those Chinese characters mean “this side up”.
“MacShrine is claiming to have received the photo you see here from an anonymous tipster. Could it be the “real” video iPod we’ve been hearing about?”
[TUAW]
Toshiba’s new GigaBeat P5 “CanCam” edition may give the iPod Shuffle some competition. Available in shiny gold or sweet pink colors, the P5 sports a color OLED display, 512MB/1GB memory, and unique “plus-shaped” navigation buttons. Powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery, it gets up to 14 hours of continuous playback fully charged. Supported formats include MP3, WMA, WAV, and JPEG image files. It measures just 31.9×13.2×82.0mm and weighs only 49g (512MB) / 50g (1GB). Toshiba will release these special edition P5 players on February 25th in Japan with prices starting at $123 USD.
Who wants a ridiculously expensive iPod speaker dock? For $347 (£199), Klipsch’s iGroove could be yours. It boasts dual 2.5-inch fiber-composite woofers, dual 1-inch MicroTractrix™ Horn-loaded tweeters, and a built-in iPod dock compatiable with all models.
“Surpassing the Bose SoundDock in sound quality and aesthetics, the iGroove is the only iPod speaker system you will ever need.”
