• 2 inch QVGA display
• Support for MP3, WMA(DRM), AAC(non DRM) and Linear PCM for audio and WMV(DRM) for video
• 30 hour music playback battery life and 4 hour video playback battery life

As for the price, the 8GB E Series will be available for around $80 dollars while the 16GB model will be available for around $100 dollars. Both will be available in red or black.

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Sony one-ups the competition today with the announcement of the new Sony S Series Walkman Video MP3 player which now features “high quality built-in stereo speakers”.  Yup.. that’s right folks – this new media player has built-in stereo speakers which according to Katie O’Brien, manager of the Walkman business unit at Sony adds “a new social element to the world of digital music and video.”.  Don’t you love it? Add a pair of speakers and your device is now “social”. 

Other features of the S Series Walkman (which are arguably much more respectable) include:

• Bright high contrast 2.4 inch QVGA LCD display with fast response time
• Clear Audio and Digital Linear Phase Speaker System for high quality sound
• Built-in FM tuner
• Headphones, mini USB cable, and hands-free stand included
• Voice and FM recording function
• Built-in alarm clock with sleep timer
• Supports wide variety of codecs including MP3, WMA (DRM), AAC (nonDRM), and Linear PCM.
• Video codec support includes AVC (H.264/AVC) Baseline Profle, MPEG-4 and WMV(DRM)
• Long lasting battery – 42 hours of music or 6.5 hours of video
• Available in 8 or 16GB capacities

The S Series Walkman will be available in several colors including black, red, violet and pink. AND OK.. if there’s one nice thing about the new S Series, it would have to be the pricing. The 8GB capacity will be available for around $110 while the 16GB model will be available for $130 dollars. Pre-ordering is available now at SonyStyle.com

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Zune HD pricing is now official. Microsoft announced today that you can begin pre-ordering the 16GB and 32GB Zune at various locations such as Amazon.com, Best Buy, Walmart, and the Microsoft Store. Prices were originally leaked courtesy of Amazon.com earlier this week and guess what? Those prices were indeed correct (I know.. shocking). So here are the details.

As most of you know, the Zune HD will be available in two storage capacities – a 16GB model and a 32GB model. The 16GB Zune HD will be available for a mere $219.99 while the 32GB model will be available for a low price of $289.99.

AND in case you’ve been under a rock for the last six months or so, the Zune HD will feature a built-in HD radio receiver, support for HD video playback, multi-touch navigation, a beautiful OLED display, support for games, a built-in web browser, and of course Wi-Fi connectivity. The unit measures 52.7 x 102.1 x 8.9mm and weighs approximately 2.6 oz.

I absolutely love the pricing of the Zune HD. Microsoft’s gone ahead and done the right thing for once with the Zune – price it BELOW competing Apple iPod products. Let’s face it, if the 32GB Zune HD was priced at the same price point as the 32GB iPod touch, then folks will flock to the iPod touch if only for one reason – the App Store support. At $289.99, the 32GB Zune HD is $110 dollars less than a comparable 32GB iPod touch – a bargain for the flash storage capacity, touch screen display, and a friggin HD receiver!!! OK.. so with that I can probably live without the App store support (tho Microsoft, it would be cool if we could download third party apps for the Zune!!!).

OK.. so when is this all coming out? Pre-order is NOW and units will become available starting on Sept. 15th. Go get em!

[Pre-order the 16GB model at the Microsoft Store]

[Pre-order the 32GB model at the Microsoft Store]

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Although Microsoft has yet to release the official price points for the upcoming Zune HD media player, this hasn’t stopped the folks over at Amazon from doing so.

According to this Amazon webpage, the 16GB Zune HD will be priced at $219.99 while the 32GB Zune HD will be priced at $289.99. These price points are unconfirmed of course – especially when you consider that clicking on the links will get you nowhere on the Amazon website for now. So yes – don’t believe the text that says “Available for Pre-order” because they are not at this time.

Here’s hoping the 32GB model is indeed under $300 dollars tho!

[Check it out via ZuneSphere, PC Magazine]

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• 3 inch OLED display with 432 x 240 resolution
• Touch-screen navigation – access your music, videos, and photos through simple flicks of your finger
• Wi-Fi
• Podcast support
• Slacker Radio support
• Digital Clear audio technologies including S-Master digital amplifier and digital noise canceling functions
• Premium EX noise canceling headphones
• 33 hours of music playback or 9 hours of video
• Measures 2-1/8 x  3-7/8 x  13/32 inches
• Weighs 3.5 oz
• 5 band equalizer
• Audio support for MP3/WMA/AAC/L-PCM
• Video support for AVC(H.264/AVC)/MPEG-4/WMV DRM
• FM tuner

The 16GB X Series (model NWZ-X1051FBSMP) is available for $299.99 while the 32 GB X Series (model NWZ-X1061FBSMP) is available for $399.99.

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Sony finally let the cat out of the bag with the introduction of their new flagship Walkman Video MP3 player today called the X-series Walkman (NWZ-X1000 models). The media player features Wi-Fi connectivity, a beautiful OLED touch-screen display, Sony Digital Clear Audio technologies, and support for Internet content. Let’s spend a bit of time on each of the new features found in the X-series.

Display:

• 3 inch OLED touch-screen display
• 180 degree viewing angle
• Movie image can be adjusted based on user preferences
• New scene scroll navigation feature allows users to easily scroll through a movie. Simply select your preferred time increment and then swipe across the screen to scroll fwd or back through scenes

Audio technologies:

• First video MP3 player to feature integrated digital noise cancelling (DNC)technologies to help block out ambient noise
• Comes with 13.5 mm EX headphones which also have an embedded small microphone to measure “intrusive noise”. This allows the software-based DNC filter to create an “optimal inverted sound wave” that reduces the noise up to 98 percent.
• User can select custom settings for different listening environments (e.g. airplane, bus/train, office etc)
• Turn on DNC feature even without listening to music for peace and quiet

Content

• Supports popular audio and video codecs including WMV files, AVC Baseline (H.264) and MPEG-4
• FM tuner
• Supports Slacker radio. When you’re near a Wi-Fi hotspot, content can be refreshed and buffered on the player
• Comes with Content Transfer software for easy drag and drop transfer of non-DRM music, videos, podcasts, and playlists etc

Other notable features:

• 33 hour battery life for music playback
• 9 hour battery life for video playback
• Wi-Fi support
• Internet web browser
• Subscribe and refresh podcasts
• Search/playback content on YouTube
• Related Links function when playing your favorite songs allows you to quickly search complementary content via YouTube
• Buttons for volume, play/pause, rewind/fast forward, lock, and noise cancelling

Not too shabby eh? Now let’s talk about availability and price. You can pre-order the new Walkman players now over at SonyStyle.com with models expected to ship in mid-June. As for pricing – it’s basically the same as iPod touch pricing. The 16GB NWZ- X1051 is priced at $299 while the 32GB NWZ- X1061 is priced at $399.

The question for all of you to decide is – do you get the iPod touch or do you get this Sony X-series Walkman. Right off the bat – the mere fact that the iPod touch has an incredibly diverse App Store gives the media player an edge over anyone else out there. So .. Sony – if you want to stay competitive, you’re either going to need to add many MANY more features or you’re going to need to price the X-series at an even lower price point down the road.

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“What the hell…”

That was my first reaction when I saw a picture of these devices. For a second, I thought these were fancy looking mallets for air hockey tables or something. However, they are in fact the new mobiBlu UFO MP3 players.

No.. they do not fly, nor do they levitate (though Fox Mulder might like a pair of these for fun). They are in fact just portable MP3 players with built-in NXT flat panel speakers.

Measuring a mere 90 x 42 mm, the UFO MP3 player is available in storage sizes ranging from 512MB to 8GB. There’s a USB port allowing you to connect the player to your PC, a 3.5 mm audio jack for other devices, and built-in Bluetooth wireless for pairing with other devices. File format support include MP3, WMA, ASF, and OGG. Battery life is 6 hours in speaker mode and 15 hours in earphone mode.

mobiBlu also has a Bluetooth speaker only model of the UFO (without the built-in MP3 player).

[Check it out via DAPreview]

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If you’re looking for a truly portable speaker solution for your iPod, iPhone, mobile phone, or MP3 player, then you should definitely check out the new Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 and Orbit M speakers. These tiny wonders can easily be stored away in your pocket, purse, or backpack and then brought out to provide a 360 degree sound field wherever you’re at. The units also come with an integrated cord storage system that allows you to wrap the cord around the speakers for storage and protection. As for the difference between the Orbit MP3 and Orbit M -  the M includes a 2.5 mm adapter for music-enabled mobile phones.

The Orbit speakers run off of three AAA batteries which provide up to 24 hours of power. You can further customize the Orbit speakers by skinning it with designs provided by Skinit.com. Pre-designed skins can be purchased for $14.95 while custom skins can be created for $19.95.  Here are some pictures of skinned Orbit speakers.

The Orbit MP3 and Orbit M can be purchased for $39.95.

Technorati Tags: Altec Lansing, Orbit MP3, Orbit M, portable speakers, iPod, iPhone, MP3 players

For the sports fanatics out there comes the new Versus Scoreboard. Yes.. this is indeed a boombox crossed with an electronics scoreboard system. Great for use at sporting events, at home with family or friends, or at personal sporting events where you want to show the score as well as offer up a few taunts to opposing friends/team members. The boombox (featuring MP3 playback) comes with a digital scoreboard, a time keeping device, and special audio effects that bring the “feel of the stadium home”.

The full summary of features includes:

• Home and guest score counter
• Period tracker
• Countdown timer and buzzer
• RF remote controller
• A/C and Battery operated
• Customizable faceplates
• USB port for playing MP3s on flash drives
• Analog line-in 3.5 mm jack
• User-controlled crowd noises and taunt effects
• Two 10 watt speakers
• Versus microphone
• Customizable team-specific chants

The Versus Scoreboard will be available this month. You can pre-order it now for $179.99.

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The Raga (pictured above) features the following:

• Flash player with 2GB/4GB storage space
• Small multi-line display
• 27 hours of battery life
• Price between $35 to $45 dollars

The Spark (pictured above) brings it up a notch by featuring:

• 1.5 inch OLED color display
• Clix-style navigation
• Support for Rhapsody
• Fullsound EQ
• Price between $50 to $60 dollars

Finally, there’s the LUXE (pictured above) which adds:

• Bluetooth connectivity
• Support for Rhapsody
• Fullsound EQ
• Pairs with your mobile phone and turns off music when incoming calls come in
• Price between $90 to $100 dollars.

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Technorati Tags: Philips, GoGear Digital Audio Players, Raga, Spark, LUXE

Looking for a new beanie? Check out LimbGear’s new “Noggin Net” – an MP3 enabled skullcap which houses both an MP3 player and the earbuds. Features of the Noggin Net include:

• Constructed of comfortable, breathable fleece
• Pocket holds MP3 players
• Internal earbud management channels to house earbud cords

The Noggin Net is also compatible with LimbGear’s Buds which offer a perfect fit inside the cap.  The cap is available in Melon Head and Pea Head sizes for adults and children. The cap with the buds cost $29.50 while the cap without the buds cost $21.99.

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Nokia announced last week that their new touch-screen handset, the 5800 Xpress Music, is now available in select markets including Russia, Spain, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Finland. The 5800 XpressMusic has a touch-screen interface, a graphic equalizer, 8GB of memory, support for all the major digital music formats, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. There’s even built-in stereo speakers that Nokia claims offer the industry’s most powerful sound.

The 5800 XpressMusic comes with a one-touch “Mediabar” drop down menu that offers quick access to music, video, and photos. Mediabar also features direct links to the web and to online sharing of content.

Other features include:

• Flash support
• 3.2 inch widescreen display with 16:9 aspect ratio
• 30fps video recording and playback
• 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens
• Virtual QWERTY keyboard
• pen stylus

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Looking to make the portable music player fun, customizable, and inexpensive, SanDisk today, introduced their all new slotMusic player. Consumers can purchase a standard slotMusic player for $19.99 or an artist-branded slotMusic player for $34.99 which comes bundled with a 1GB slotMusic card. And what’s a slotMusic card you ask? It’s basically a microSD card filled with DRM-free MP3 music. Nearly 40 artists across four major labels are available on slotMusic cards. These cards can also be used on any device that supports the microSD format.

The slotMusic card is also the central focus behind the slotMusic player. SanDisk is attempting to say that with the slotMusic player, you won’t need a computer anymore. Simply buy a slotMusic card and place it inside the player. Of course this idea isn’t new at all. It’s basically modeled after the tape cassette/cd player business of yesteryear. Hmm.. wasn’t the whole point of the digital music player to get AWAY from that business?

In any case, the features of the slotMusic player are as follows:

• Customizable through the use of interchangeable shells
• microSDHC support
• Replaceable AAA battery for up to 15 hours of playback
• Headphone jack
• Supports MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMA without DRM
• Measures 2.84″ x 1.45″ x .60″ and weighs 1.7 oz

SanDisk has also designed a line of accessories to support the new slotMusic player which already comes with a customizable black shell, earphones, and battery.

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Microsoft announced pre-orders for a new Zune Gears of War 2 Special Edition 120GB device to celebrate the upcoming Gears of War 2 game for the Xbox 360 console. Consumers can pre-order the new player at Amazon.com and Walmart.com for $279.99. 

Features of the new Zune Gears of War 2 Special Edition include the following:

• 120GB storage space
• Laser-etched Crimson Omen on a new gloss black enclosure
• Collectible Gears of War packaging
• 244 pieces of Gears of War media (original game soundtrack, behind-the-scenes videos, game trailers, and concept art galleries)

The player will begin shipping on November 7th which is also the same day that Gears of War 2 will go on sale worldwide. 

[Pre-order at Amazon.com]

[Check it out via ZuneSphere]

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[Reprinted from ZuneSphere.com] Announced last week, Microsoft released their software update for the Zune media player today – adding a wealth of new features to all Zune owners out there. The most interesting feature with the new Zune is the ability for the Zune player to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and connect wirelessly to the Zune Marketplace. From there you’ll be able to purchase and download music straight to the Zune player without needing a PC. Other new features include a new Zune Channels feature, support for Audiobook content, and a new Buy from FM feature.

Microsoft also announced that it’s working with Wayport Inc. to allow Zune users free wireless access to the Zune Markeplace from more than 9,800 McDonalds restaurant locations around the U.S.

Finally, Microsoft’s Zune Originals websites will offer online exclusive color choices for the new Zune 16 flash player including blue, red, pink and green. Zune Originals will also add 14 new custom artwork designs for customers to choose from. The new Zune 120 will sell for $249.99 while the Zune 16 will go for $199. However, if you’re an existing Zune media player owner – the updates are all FREE. Yes.. FREE.

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(reprinted from ZuneSphere.com) We’re nearing the third anniversary of the Zune (ok.. we’re about two months) so if you’re Microsoft, what do you do? Keep them coming of course! Unlike the last two years, you won’t see any new hardware designs for the Zune this year. Instead, Microsoft decided to release new storage capacities for the Zune and also update the firmware and Zune software application.

Let’s first cover the hardware changes which really are not changes as much as additions. There’s a new hard drive based Zune out – the new Zune 120GB model or Zune 120 for short.  On the flash front, Microsoft upped the storage amounts to 16GB there – no real surprise there of course given that iPod touch devices are already available in 16GB models. I must say it’s slightly disappointing that Microsoft didn’t announce new hardware changes to the Zune to compete more effectively against the iPod touch.. but then again, the software changes are indeed nice.

Ah yes.. the software changes. This is certainly where things get exciting. First off, Microsoft has finally unleashed more capabilities to the built-in Wi-Fi support on the Zune. In the first iteration of the Zune, we saw the notion of being able to share music between Zune devices. Cute.. neat.. but somewhat useless considering I had to travel a tens of MILES to find the next Zune user! In the second iteration, Microsoft finally allowed for wireless syncing of the Zune. Another cool feature.. useful at times too.. but in practice, I never really used it.  Now, in the third iteration of the software, Microsoft finally allows for wireless downloads of music straight to the Zune via the Zune Marketplace. Finally – a truly useful feature of the Wi-Fi connectivity support on the Zune. What makes this even sweeter is the notion that with a Zune Pass subscription, you could easily listen to millions of songs on demand straight from the marketplace anytime you’re near a Wi-Fi hotspot. This is truly where an all-you-can-eat subscription makes a lot of sense. Sure it’s not free like Pandora.. but at least 1) you won’t have to worry about whether the service will stay alive or not and 2) you get access to WAY more titles!

Now to make this all possible, your Zune will now be able to connect to thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots (w00t!). Unfortunately, since the Zune does not have a built-in web browser, you won’t be able to connect to hotspots that required browser logins.

As for navigating the Zune marketplace on the Zune, users will be able to browse lists of featured new releases, top songs and albums sorted by genre, or use the on-screen keyboard to type a song title.

If you’re a big user of the built-in FM receiver on the Zune, then you’ll probably appreciate the new “Buy from FM” feature being introduced with the third iteration of the Zune software. Buy from FM lets customers tag and purchase songs they hear on the radio directly from their Zune device. If the user is near a Wi-Fi hotspot, they can purchase and directly download the track. If they’re not near a Wi-Fi hotspot, the track gets queued for download when the user either connects to their PC or connects to a Wi-Fi hotspot later on. I’m not a big user of the built-in FM radio myself.. but this might change things finally. There are certainly many many instances where I find myself saying “Gee.. who’s this person I’m listening to?”

Think that’s it? Nope.. there’s more folks. Microsoft also announced a new “Channels” feature on the Zune software. You can view and listen to expert-created channels or you can have the Zune software create custom channels for each user based on their favorite artists and genres. If you want to listen to the expert channels, you’ll need a Zune Pass subscription to get at everything – or you can purchase songs one at a time in an a la carte fashion if you don’t have the pass.

There’s also the “Personal Picks” feature which is basically a new recommendations system for users. When you log into the Zune Marketplace, you’ll find a new “Picks” area where suggested artists, albums, and tracks will appear. This is all done via a new Zune recommendation algorithm that uses information from the Zune Social.

Speaking of Zune Social, the online music community now gets a bit more powerful thanks to the Zune Card. Previously, you could see what your friends were listening to on the Zune Social – now you can take there tracks with you on the go via the Zune Card. A Zune Card is a real-time playlist of each user’s favorite and recently played tracks. The card can be accessed from the web or within the Zune software application or synced to the Zune device. Playlists will even automatically update when the Zune connects to a wireless hotspot – very cool. Overall – this is certainly a very neat feature on the Zune. You can finally listen to what your friends are listening to – assuming of course you can get your friends to use the Zune instead of some other competing music player! (more reasons to do so now!)

Two other new features on the Zune software are:

• Mixview. Customers can select an artist, album or Zune Card to activate a dynamic, visual mosaic of related music and listeners. With each click users can take the view in a new direction, creating a fun, graphical way to discover new music. Mixview works with users’ current collection of music, in addition to tracks and albums from across the Zune Marketplace.
• Now Playing. The improved Now Playing view is more interactive and cinematic. Users can sit back and enjoy the combination of great artist imagery, colorful effects, bio information and data from the Zune online music community, all combined in a full-screen view. They can also click to dive deeper into the music behind the picture, providing another great way to interact with their collection.

Finally, on the firmware front, other small but notable features on the Zune include:

• Two free games for the Zune – Hexic and Texas Hold ‘Em. Yes.. games on the Zune are indeed real
• Support for audiobooks finally!
• Support for audible!
• Support for OverDrive

So.. what’s the catch in all of this? Nothing folks. The great part about the Zune experience for existing Zune users is the fact that EVERYONE with a Zune will get these new features for free!! So if you have an original Zune 30 – not a problem – go ahead and update the firmware next week. If you have a Zune 80 – not a problem too! There are no fees to pay, no software to buy.. just upgrade (pray a little), and go! 

Finally, the current pricing plans are as follows:

• 120GB Zune – $249.99
• 80GB Zune – $229.99
• 16GB Zune – $199.00
• 8GB Zune – $149.99
• 4GB Zune – $129.99

It’s certainly nice to see the Zune team continuing to advance the Zune on the feature and software front. Though it would have been nice to see new hardware models aside from storage upgrades, the mere fact that these new software updates are made available to ALL Zune users is certainly something Microsoft can be proud of.

[Check it out via ZunesSphere]

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If you’re a fan of the Squeezebox network music player but you wish it was a bit more portable, then you’ll be thrilled to hear about the new Logitech Squeezebox Boom all-in-one network music player. This unit combines an amp, speakers, and network connectivity to deliver digital music to any room in your home. All you’ll need to do is plug the Squeezebox Boom into a power outlet and then the system will automatically connect to your wireless network (assuming you’ve already configured the network settings on the player). The Squeezebox Boom can stream digital music from your personal libraries stored on your PCs, from Internet radio stations, and from online subscription services such as Rhapsody, Last.FM, Pandora, and Sirius.

Features of the Squeezebox Boom include:

• Integrated digital 30 watt amp
• Two 3/4inch soft-dome tweeters and two 3 inch high power long-throw woofers
• Bi-amplified design including high performance signal processor, class D amplifier, and digital crossover
• Includes subwoofer connection
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• Alarm clock functionality
• Six preset buttons
• Remote control

The Logitech Squeezebox Boom network music player will be available in September for a price of $299.99.

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Thanks to the FCC, we now know there’s a new 120GB version of the Zune due to come out from Microsoft. Aside from the larger drive, it appears the Zune 120 will be functionally and physically the same as the Zune 80. No word on pricing or availability but it’s a safe bet that the Zune 120 will be around $299. If Microsoft wants to try and encourage sales of the Zune, it might be a good idea to drop the price of the Zune 80 and make the Zune 120 available for $249. Nice thought right?

[Check it out via ZuneSphere, BGR]

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Archos introduced three new connected devices today as part of their new “Internet Media Tablets” product lineup – the Archos 5, the Archos 7, and the Archos 5g. These players offer many of the same features found in previous Archos models except now, there’s a large touchscreen display and even 3G connectivity on the Archos 5g model. The focus of these devices is clearly on the Internet – following the trend that Apple established with the iPhone and iPod touch. The Archos 5 is the company’s flagship product featuring a 5 inch display and a wealth of features. The Archos 5g adds 3.5G HSDPA support and the Archos 7 increases the display size to 7 inches while keeping the same resolution.

On the application front, the new Archos Internet Media Tablets support features such as:

• Web browsing via a free Opera browser
• Email application
• Web TV and Web Radio
• Widgets
• Video playback
• Music playback
• Photo playback
• Games
• Content streaming from a PC
• TV recording

Powering these new Archos players is the new ARM Cortex superscalar processor. These in fact are the first devices out there to use the new Cortex processor.

Some of the common specs include:

• 800 x 480 resolution display
• Video playback support for MPEG-4, WMV, MPEG-2 (optional on the Archos 7), H.264 (optional on the Archos 7), and M-JPEG. HD MPEG-4 and WMV support optional
• Audio playback support for MP3, WMA, Protected WMA, WMA pro 5.1, WAV, AAC, and AAC+
• Photo playback support for JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
• Built-in PDF viewer
• Supports optional DVR station
• Supports POP3 and IMAP email accounts
• Wi-Fi support
• 3.5 mm mini-jack
• Built-in speaker and leg stand
• Lithium Polymer battery

The Archos 5 will be available in three storage configurations – a 60GB ($349.99), 120GB ($399.99), and a 250GB ($449.99) model while the Archos 7 will be available in a 160GB ($449.99) and 320GB ($549.99) model. The Archos 3G which comes with a SIM card slot and supports 3.5G connectivity will only be available in a 30GB model ($549.99).

[Check it out via PC Mag]

Technorati Tags: Archos, Internet Media Tablets, Archos 5, Archos 5g, Archos 7

The Duracell My Pocket Charger is a pocket-sized power source comprised of two Duracell AA batteries. It comes in two models – one for MP3 players and one for all BlackBerry models and the newest Motorola phones. The MP3 player model can provide up to 24 hours of music on the latest iPod nano. The BlackBerry model can provide an additional hour of talk time.

The Duracell PowerSource Mini is a pocket sized rechargeable battery that can provide power to USB powered devices (cell phones, BlackBerry phones, MP3 players etc). The PowerSource Mini is a DC to DC lithium-ion battery pack. Features include:

Via GearFuse

• mini USB pivot arm for direct connections to devices
• Second USB port allows you to power two devices at once
• Includes AC adapter and DC charger – each with a USB port

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