Gizmodo

Posts Tagged “

12mp

”
zune

120GB Zune Purchased at Fry's for $250: Unboxed for Good Measure

It appears that at least one lucky shopper at a Fry's in Atlanta managed to get their hands on a 120GB Zune before its official release, and there are even unboxing pics (after the break) and a receipt to prove it. If you look closely, it rang up at $250—backing up recent rumors about the price. [Thanks Joe!] More »

4:15 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Sean Fallon
15,402 views, 68 comments

Latest by im.thatoneguy: Hope the new software release comes with this. I love my 30gig Brown Zune "Count Chocula". more »

cedia 2008

JVC DLA-SH4K Is World's Smallest 4K Resolution Projector: 10 Gorgeous Megapixels In Yer Face

No surprise that JVC is showing off their own ultra high-def 10MP wonder projector, since JVC's D-ILA tech also powers the one we saw from Meridian a few weeks ago. That means it should deliver the same stunning 4,096x2400 resolution image—it's like IMAX in your house. Or you can watch up to four full HD screens at once. The D-ILA tech, with its ridiculous pixel density, is also what lets this thing be a whole 65 percent tinier than conventional ultra HD projectors. More »

11:20 AM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By matt buchanan
2,353 views, 7 comments

Latest by bosskev: @ps61318: OTOH, I bet you can't keep your hands off your perky silicone-based CPU. more »

question of the day

Question of the Day: Do You Listen to an MP3 Player While Working Out?

The news about new iPods coming out on September 9th combined with observations during my daily visits to the gym have got me wondering about how many of you use an MP3 player while working out. Based on these observations alone, it seems that somewhere around 40 to 50% percent of gym goers rely on an MP3 player to pump them up. It is a good thing too because most studies show that listening to music you enjoy while working out improves results. So, do you use an MP3 player during your workout? How do you use it? Do you exercise at all? More »

5:00 PM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Sean Fallon
12,965 views, 122 comments

Latest by FiveLiters: @WildWon: Nine Inch Nails "Closer" Oh yeah,I use a Sansa MP3 when I run on the treadmill, and dock it when more »

rumor

Wal-Mart Discountinues 80GB and 4GB Zunes? 120GB Zune Priced?

According to a Wal-Mart insider (OK, employee) the 80GB and 4GB Zune SKUs have both been listed as "NRPL" in Wal-Mart's database—that's retailer shorthand for "non-replenishable." Given Microsoft's recent confirmation of a new 120GB Zune along with some other unnamed goodies, it looks like new Zunes could be coming sooner as opposed to later. Or Wal-Mart has finally found someone to manufacture a Zoon.

Meanwhile, bhphotovideo.com posted a preorder of the Zune 120GB for $250 along with an 8GB Zune in blue. So will the new models hit before or after the Apple event? [Zunerama and Zunerama]

1:00 PM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,325 views, 28 comments

Latest by StealthNinja: lol. more »

apple

More Cases Essentially Confirm New iPod Nano

Sure, we've seen "new iPod nano" cases before. But they were shrouded in the potentially illegitimate fog of Chinese OEM. These new cases, spotted at IFA, are by Hama—a sizable accessory manufacturer out of Europe that's been in operation for over 50 years and now making that 4G iPod nano look like a pretty sure thing. Quick, give your loved ones your 3G nanos "out of the kindness of your heart" before it's too late! [Engadget Spain via gadget lab]

11:28 AM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Mark Wilson
11,378 views, 30 comments

Latest by SirNirian: I'm pretty sure it's real because at the very top of the case you can kinda see through it and more »

nokia

Nokia Comes With Music to Hit UK Cellphones First, Next Month

We alerted you to Nokia's plans for an unlimited, free (at first) music service way back in December: Now it looks like the first place to benefit from free tunes is the UK, starting next month. The Nokia 5310 will be the first handset to Come with Music, but there's no word on when Nokia will be bringing it to the US. [The Guardian via Moconews]

4:22 AM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Kit Eaton
1,067 views, 9 comments

Latest by F_munk: @Fountainhead: Are you sure the ones you saw in HK and red China aren't the counterfeit ones you can find on more »

IFA 2008

iRiver Concepts Feel Straight Out of Terry Gilliam's Brain

Apart from their Spinn 70s-retro analog goodness, iRiver had two beautiful concept products in their IFA 2008 stand which had a design that looked further into the past, as far as the beginning of the 20th century. As you can see in the video, both their Clix speaker—inspired by the shape of cathode ray tubes—and their pipe music player—which you can blow to mute (insert joke here), and connect it to a speaker resembling a phonograph horn—look both intriguing and beautiful. [More IFA 2008 Coverage]

8:00 AM on Sun Aug 31 2008
By Jesus Diaz
20,034 views, 19 comments

Latest by baandoptager: @JESUS Heard rumours of COWON checking into a hotelroom nearby IFA since the didnt get a stand. Have or are any more »

digital audio

Sony's Thinnest Walkman Player Ever Has Active Noise Cancellation, Song Suggestion Software

Sony's S-series Walkman is their new high-end digital audio player that is not only their slimmest player to date, but has active noise cancellation and the SensMe music suggestion engine. Sony bundled 13.5mm EX headphones with the S-series players, as well as a pass through cable that connects to an in-flight entertainment system and uses the noise canceling capability of the Walkman. In addition Sony released their midrange E-series and entry-level B-series Walkman players. More »

Feature

7:00 AM on Thu Aug 28 2008
By Adrian Covert
7,119 views, 22 comments

Latest by DisposableInterloper: @Kaiser-Machead: Well, I'll take your word for it about it being better in person, but I still can't see this more »

zune

Microsoft Fesses Up to 120GB Zune, Laughs While We Eat Their Breadcrumbs

When an FCC filing reveals a company's product, there's usually this awkward silence from all corporate parties involved who wait for an arbitrary date to make any real announcements. Microsoft, proving that they do indeed read the internet, has admitted their plans to release a 120GB Zune and teased developments to come:
You've probably all seen about 120GB @the FCC- and just wanted to send you a note to confirm that is indeed part of the plan. There's definitely more details coming in the way of new software and hardware, pricing etc.
More »

10:04 AM on Wed Aug 27 2008
By Mark Wilson
8,113 views, 50 comments

Latest by N/A: @iomatic: If that were true, then all of the iPhone fanboys who used jailbreak don't have a leg to stand more »

Sony Xross Fade Dual iPod DJ Dock Is Wiggity Wack

The $500 Xross Fade DJ system is Sony's hard-to-pronounce dual iPod dock kit for mixing songs. It may have some rad-looking bass reflex speakers and dual subwoofers, but it's unfortunately gimped as far as DJ features go—you can cue and crossfade between songs, a technology straight outta 2005 and something you could do on a PC with moderate iTunes skills. There are also some presumably lame-ass drum beats you can lay top of your tracks to spice them up, but not much more. Seriously Sony, what gives? DJing is just no fun without some "wikki wikki." Press release down below. [Sony] More »

10:30 PM on Thu Aug 21 2008
By Benny Goldman
2,546 views, 19 comments

Latest by x23: @Diskoboy: no. actual real DJs aren't limited and pigeon-holed into one specific piece of equipment. if the skill is innate more »

mp3 players

New Zealand Site Leaks Latest Sony E-Series Model Line

Sony's latest range of NW-E MP3 players appeared on the company's New Zealand site today in a range of colors. The line features the NWZ-E435, NWZ-E436 and NWZ-E438, which will come in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB, respectively. All models include a 2" QVGA TFT LCD display, FM tuner, and support MP3 (obviously), WMA, AAC, and linear PCM codec support. No pricing just yet, but they're rumored to be hitting the channel within the next month or so. [Sony Insider]

11:48 PM on Sun Aug 17 2008
By Jack Loftus
1,918 views, 21 comments

Latest by N/A: Why is it that none ofthese .mp3 players have an AM tuner? But they all have FM? more »

portable media

AMPHIBX Waterproof Armbands: iPhone 3Gs and Nip-Slips Collide

With the Olympics in full-swing, and the watersports getting so intense that both balls and boobs are flying (NSFW link), there was no better time for H2O Audio to unveil their new AMPHIBX watersports armband. According to a recent press release, it provides 100% waterproof protection up to depths of 12 feet for both the original iPhone and the 3G version as well as almost every iPod, MP3 player and cellphone under the sun. More »

4:50 PM on Mon Aug 11 2008
By Sean Fallon
9,221 views, 11 comments

Latest by N/A: @Xenobiologista: What kind of loser can't acknowledge that just because they personally don't have a need for a particular product, more »

string music

Sounger Vin 1/8 MP3 Violin Speaker System is Fiddle-Shaped, for Style

MP3 speakers play music, so they may as well look like a musical instrument: that seems to be the thinking behind the Sounger Vin 1/8 Violin Speaker System with amp. And before you dismiss the device as a gimmick, you need to know it's crafted from spruce and maple wood, each speaker is 20W and stands 19-inches tall and the amp is violin-themed too. Does a wooden speaker-body, echoing the shape of a violin (which itself is optimized to make the great sounds) mean it'll sound better than nasty plastic speakers? Hard to say: but you can't deny that in terms of stylish, unusual looks, this is a winner. It's available in Korea, but you'll have to save up, violin fans, since it costs $770. [TFTS]

6:08 AM on Fri Aug 8 2008
By Kit Eaton
829 views, 8 comments

Latest by Con Seannery: @Git Em SteveDave displays attention-grabbing vanity: Whoa, I was so fast to claim that joke, I completely didn't notice you more »

elvis

Zvue's Custom Elvis Theme PMP Comes with Pre-Loaded Presley Vids

Screw the Journey-themed PMP, this custom Zvue player has real music aboard: from Mr Presley himself. Ten video clips to be precise, and Elvis's signature and photo engraved on the back shell. Part of Zvue's Premier Artists Series, it's got 1GB (expandable to 5GB with microSD,) a 2.4-inch colour TFT screen, FM tuner, voice recorder and will cost about $50 when it's out August 12th in Wal-mart. Uh huh huh. [TFTS]

6:56 AM on Wed Aug 6 2008
By Kit Eaton
842 views, 9 comments

Latest by TorumSie: Well, looks like I found something for my wife for Christmas now... and I thought Christmas shopping would be hard.... more »

spinn

iRiver Spinn Controller and UI Caught on VIdeo: Sleek, But Confusing

We've talked a few times about iRiver's Spinn PMP with its revolutionary controller, and now its UI has been captured on camera. Check out the radio-dial-like menu selection system, which looks pretty sleek and shiny. You dial through/click the menus with the feature wheel on the unit. Or by jabbing at the touchscreen. Hmm.... so the purpose of the big wheel is as an additional control that doesn't offer the flexibility of touchscreen controls? It's a little confusing: as is the UI itself, to my eyes at least. [IRiverfans via Engadget]

7:47 AM on Mon Aug 4 2008
By Kit Eaton
1,545 views, 9 comments

Latest by N/A: Lame!! more »

music

Tascam GT-R1 Guitar Recorder Lets You Capture Those Brilliant Solos

Tascam—last heard of here on Giz with a portable MP3 guitar "trainer"—has come up with another gizmo that may interest you if you're a guitarist. The GT-R1 is a portable MP3 recorder for capturing your axe work, capable of recording to MP3/WAVE at 48/44.1 kHz 24-bits uncompressed. That's not bad quality, and since it works with SDHC, you'll have plenty of recording time. Better yet it's got multiple effects built-in, and also has a "trainer" function which allows you to play along with your fave tracks at your choice of speed—without changing the pitch. Sounds pretty handy, and it'll be out August 26th in Japan for around $310. [Akihabaranews]

4:27 AM on Mon Aug 4 2008
By Kit Eaton
1,603 views, 18 comments

Latest by johnnyabnormal: @godwhacker: I've done nasty things to guitars that make Hendrix look mellow, but I try to be nice to the more »

duracell

Duracell's PowerSource Mini For Pocket-Sized Mobile Charging

It appears that Duracell has developed an more portable and less expensive version of last year's PowerSource charger with the new PowerSource Mini. This device features a lithium-ion battery pack and a mini USB pivot arm that allows you to juice up your MP3 players, cellphones and other portable devices on the go. It also features a full-sized USB port that allows you to charge two devices at once. All-in-all the Powersource Mini should net an additional 24 hours of music on a Nano and about an hour of talk time on a Blackberry. Available now for around $50. [Tiger Direct and Duracell via TFTS and Coolest Gadgets]

8:00 PM on Fri Aug 1 2008
By Sean Fallon
4,880 views, 6 comments

Latest by Darth Fadar: I need this yesterday. Definitely going to order. more »

pmps

Sony PMX-M80 Big Touchscreen PMP Packs Maps for Chinese Travellers

Sony's PMX-M80 is a cute white touchscreen PMP that stuffs some impressive specs in a 4.3-inch frame, a decent size for watching video without killing your eyes. The player has 16GB onboard memory, expandable via Memory Stick, a microphone, Google Maps-like browser with points of interest and your basic (MP4/AVI/WMA/MP3/AAC) codec support. Sadly, you won't see the PMX-M80 stateside: It's China-only and a little pricey at $330 (2,260 yuan). [Akihabara News]

10:20 AM on Fri Aug 1 2008
By Benny Goldman
1,632 views, 8 comments

Latest by N/A: It's also expandable. I like it. I liked the previous China-only PMX that came out too. Shame I don't live more »

next »