JVC announces the Alneo XA-HD 500 digital audio player which features 6GB of memory. Not too bad for JVC’s first digital audio player. It features 30 hours of continuous play and has K2 technology to enhance audio quality, not to mention also four digital surround listening modes. No word yet on availability but it will be priced at approx. $249 USD.

“Also the Alneo XA-HD500 comes with its own dedicated docking system, this makes for easy operation and music transfers, it’s even equipped with a remote control and standard backlit display.”

Source: MobileMag]

D-Snap presents the SV-SD750V/700 MP3 Players that measure 87.3x46x11 mm and weigh just 48.4 g. These mp3 players feature an incredible battery life of 45 hours but also support a slot for an additional battery which pushes the life to 100+ hours. They also have an FM Tuner and MicroSD Expansion Slot. No word yet on pricing or availability. Source: [AkihabraNews]

Introducing the world’s first PEZ MP3 Player. Pat Misterovich decided it would be a good idea to combine PEZ with an MP3 Player and after his bank loan came through he made his idea a reality. This player features 512MB Memory, USB 2.0, and supports MP3, WMA, WMA w/DRM files. It even comes loaded with a few indie tracks and runs off just 1 AAA battery. The PEZ MP3 Player will be available in a limited edition run priced at $100+. Source: [OhGizmo]

Apple presents the new version of its iPod MP3 Player. This model features video playback and a wider screen. What’s interesting is that Apple will be offering music videos for download through it’s iTunes store. The new iPod is available in 20GB ($299) and 60GB ($399) models, they can be purchased now through the Apple Store.”Apple will offer TV shows for download at also $1.99. The vidoes are only in QVGA resolution, to please the TV networks. Watching those videos (320x240px) on a TV or monitor is of course not cool.” Source: [I4U]

MobiBlue has unveiled the DAH-1800 MP3 Player. This flash based mp3 player has five buttons on the front and four buttons on the side which control the functions. No other details were released. More information can be found at MobiBlue‘s website (Korean). Source: [MobileWhack]

Suntac introduces a new kind of iPod Car Adaptor, this one auto-engages when the car engine is started. It works through your car’s FM radio using its wireless FM Transmitter. The device measures 115×40×27mm and weighs in at 80g.

“The biggest distinguishing factor is the auto operation function that will engage once the vehicles engine is started. Once started, the iPods power turns on and it will start to play within a few seconds. When the engine is stopped, the iPod play is paused first and after 2mins the iPod power turns off automatically.”

Source: [MobileMag]

This ultra exclusive phone will cost you approx $44,024 USD, paying for it is the easy part, just having the privilege to purchase this mp3 player is the hard part, you need to be part of the VIP Club. The $44,024 MP3 Player features 1GB Flash Memory, OLED Display, and get this a private escort will personally hand deliver the player to your door.

The Presidential is the most expensive media player in the world, and it imposes a level of grandeur within a market that is saturated with flimsy plastic devices. When we first considered creating a luxury media player, we realised that it had to be more than just beautiful; we would need the finest components, and the most advanced technology. The final product was an instrument both advanced and breathtaking.

Source: [DouglasJ]

Disney presents Mix Sticks, an MP3 Player line targeted towards pre-teens as young as 6 years of age. Mix Sticks will come with 128 MB Memory but have an expansion slot available for up to 1GB of additional memory via SD/MMC Slot. They will be released in October at the price of $49 USD.

“Digital music is exploding and is ready to take off with kids,” Chris Heatherly, Disney Electronics vice president, said in a statement. “The Disney Mix Stick-Mix Clips combination is the perfect way for kids to get started with digital music because it’s easier to use than players that can only be used with a PC, and it is just as capable.”

Source: [CNet]

Evergreen Japan has just launched two new head MP3 Players which are available in 256 MB (Â¥12,800) and 512 MB (Â¥14,800) models. Both models measure 49x52x15mm, weigh 36 g, feature a neckband headphone design, and a 96X64 3 color EL Display. The built-in mic can be used together with the FM Tuner to record your favorite radio shows.

The EG-HPM connects to a computer via USB 1.1 and appears as a USB storage class device when connected. There are 6 preset equalizers on the player including rock, classical and pop. The unit is powered by an internal rechargeable lithium polymer battery which takes about 2-3 hours to fully charge and provides 15 hours of playback time. The player is compatible with Windows ME/2000/XP

Source: [AkibaLive]

This square shaped MP3 Player is being released by South-Korean i-Bead. It features a stunning 1.2 in. LCD Display and equally beautiful user interface, just check out that equalizer. No word yet on pricing or availability.

i-Bead 700 Features: * 45 x 45 x 16.5mm * Weighs 38g * Capacities: 512MB/1GB(2GB in the works) * 262K color 1.2inch TFT LCD, 160×128 pixels * Supports MP3, AVI, WMA, ASF, OGG, JPEG, TXT * Battery life: 3 hours for video playback, 20 hours for audio playback * USB2.0 compatible * FM radio * Voice recorder * Clock, stop watch

Source: [DAPReview]