Creative has just announced the US release date for the Zen Sleek Photo. This model features a 1.7″ OLED Display, FM tuner, 20GB Hard Drive , and Voice Recorder. It has a 19 hour battery life when fully charged and comes in a brushed aluminum case. The Zen Sleek Photo will be released sometime in December and retail at $280.00 USD. Source: [DAPReview]
Brand Incubator introduces iPod Docks that are made from stone. They come in two models i-Stones Wabi for the iPod Mini and than the i-Stones Sabi for the regular iPod. Both versions connect to your PC via USB 2.0 and weigh in at 1.7kg (Wabi) / 2.0kg (Sabi). No word yet on pricing or release date. Visit Brand Incubator for more info.
Benjamin Eriksson and Mattias Pierre have managed to port the original Doom game on to the iPod Nano. It needs iPodLinux to run, and will work on all first – third generation iPod’s including the Mini/Nano/Photo. The only downside is that installing iPodLinux will void your warranty, but being able to enjoy this classic shooter on your iPod is probably worth it.
“The two porters are Benjamin Eriksson, also known as Hyarion, and Mattias Pierre, somtimes known as Jobbe. Both of them are studying on the Master of Science Programme in Computer Engineering at UmeÃ¥ University in Sweden.”
Source: [iDoom]
Now this is one of the most unique designs I’ve ever seen on an MP3 Player. This new FY700 MP3 Player by MPIO doesn’t look like it would fit in your pocket very comfortably but it sure would double as a good back scratcher. Very few technical details have been released. No word yet on pricing or availability.
“The upside is that it employs Multi Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash, a rarity in the consumer market up until now. MLC may double the storage capacity of flash memory and lower the production costs. That sounds better than this unit looks.”
Source: [MobileMag]
Presenting the mTUNE-N iPod Nano headphones with integrated iPod Nano dock. The controls and screen will still be accessible when docked in the headset. There is also an additional 1/8″ stereo mini-jack which lets you connect another device using a standard stereo cable. The mTUNE-N is available now at your local retailer or online at the price of $49.99. Source: [MobileMag
Sony has just unveiled the NW-A608/SI special edition MP3 Player. This model will have 2GB Memory, OLED Display, and an engraving on the backside of the case that says “2005 Anniversey”. The NW-A608/SI will be packaged in a winter gift box and will come with either a black or clear protective skin. No word yet on pricing. Source:[i4u]
Swissbit shows off its latest creation, the s. beat. Which is basically an army knife with integrated mp3 player. Even though the knife part is a bit lacking with just a blade, scissors, and nail file/screwdriver, you get an mp3 player too so who can complain. The s. beat will come in 1/2/4 GB models and supports MP3/WMA/OGG files. It also features a built-in FM Tuner and high contrast LCD Display. To charge this player just plug it into your computers USB port and once charged it provides 8 hours of use time. Swissbeat will release the 1GB ($187 USD)/2GB ($282 USD) models on November 15th while the 4GB will be released Spring 2006. Source: [TrustedReviews]
Companies learn from Apple’s mistakes, there was a rumor that stated Apple released the new iPod too early, well in the case of Beyond’s new ePod that is probably true. This new MP3 Player also doubles as a Video Recorder and Digital Camera. It features 128MB built-in Memory but also an SD Memory Expansion Slot. It will retail at approx. $250 USD, no word yet on availability. Source: [OhGizmo]
This cool BrixPod Classic iPod Shuffle case gives your Shuffle the appearance of a full-sized iPod made out of LEGO’s.
Tomi, the artist behind this case says:”We are just about to release a new product called the BrixPod Classic. Obviously I’m looking to promote it.It’s a LEGO® iPod shuffle case that gives the effect of a full-sized functional LEGO® iPod. It will be released this Thursday at 9:00pm EST for $49.99.The limited edition run will be 300, but we are releasing 150 units first, then 150 units in about 3 weeks.”
Source: [Mac Blog]
With the release of the new iPod Nano, Creative has started shipping their Zen Micro Photo players out as another option for consumers. This player features 8GB Memory, 1.5″ OLED Display, FM Tuner, and Voice Recorder. The Zen Micro Photo supports MP3, WMA and WMA DRM. It will be available on November 18th at the price of $249.99. Source: [InfoSyncWorld via Ubergizmo]