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portable media

"Noise Killer" Panasonic D-Snap SV-SD870N Runs 100 Hours Per Charge

Panasonic's latest D-Snap audio player, the SV-SD870N, is debuting (in Japan at least) with a trio of cool features, though no Bluetooth:
• It can run for "approximately" 100 hours without needing a recharge.
• It can record directly from music source to SD card when docked.
• It has built-in "noise killer" active noise canceling, so that, according to the loosely translated release, "the noise of the train is cut 83 percent at the touch of a button." [Press Release via Akihabara News]

10:46 AM on Tue Mar 18 2008
By Wilson Rothman
2,429 views, 5 comments

Latest by n/a: I checked it out. It needs to be docked. more »

digital audio recorders

Olympus LS-10 PCM Stereo Recorder Is a Studio in Your Pocket

Got a guitar for Christmas and plan on becoming the next Bob Dylan? Spring $400 on this little pocket recorder, and you just might. This mean-looking stereo recorder from Olympus weighs 5.8 ounces and can track stereo 24-bit 96kHz linear PCM uncompressed, so you get essentially everything the built-in microphones can pick up. More »

10:30 AM on Thu Jan 3 2008
By Wilson Rothman
13,291 views, 25 comments

Latest by n/a: For Half of the Price, Zoom H2 gives you a better built and higher sampler rate in both wave and mp3 format more »

fx box

NIO 2|4 Digital Audio USB Interface Lets You Mix Your Tunes, Add Sound Effects

Bands on a budget might like this small, yet very capable, digital audio box from Novation that adds sound effects and connects to your PC via USB. The NIO 2|4 measures just 1.8 x 5.7 x 5.9 inches, but packs in four input sockets, four phono outs, two monitor headphone jacks and more than 10 latency-free sound effects. Deets, and a couple more pics, after the jump. More »

8:50 AM on Thu Dec 20 2007
2,271 views, 4 comments

digital audio players

Olive Media Adds Some Spice to the OPUS Nº5 Digital Music Player

Olive Media teamed up with designer Karim Rashid (the guy with the glasses who's in those Dirt Devil commercials) to release a series of OPUS Nº5 music players with four different psychedelic graphic designs. According to Rashid, the inspiration for his designs came from music itself (we're guessing music from the '70s), "Omni-directional like sound, the patterns emphasize the 'voluminous' beats that radiate from music." The specs on the Karim Rashid flavors of the OPUS Nº5 remain the same, and include up to a 750GB hard drive, a CD player/burner and audio streaming capabilities. If you want the digital audio player in your living room so you can get down tonight, be prepared to hand over $2999. [Olive Media]

11:20 AM on Wed Dec 5 2007
By hook
1,040 views, 19 comments

Latest by RobotVampire: According to the site these are actually $3999, same price as the undecorated 750GB version. Contact paper is free, but Gizmodo is low-ballin' these things. more »

portable media

Rhapsody and Haier Go PC-Free with Ibiza Wi-Fi Music Player

Today Rhapsody and Haier launched the Ibiza Wi-Fi music player, which lets you download Rhapsody tracks via Wi-Fi without connecting to a PC first. This is really good news for Rhapsody users, until now there was no true portable device for managing tracks, though Apple, Microsoft and SanDisk (with Yahoo) have launched similar products. The question is, how good will Chinese-electronics maker Haier be at entering a game both Apple and Microsoft have approached only gingerly? Here's a look at the ambitious initial hardware, Haier's first US-destined DAP: More »

10:17 AM on Tue Nov 20 2007
By Wilson Rothman
2,076 views, 17 comments

Latest by n/a: When will the silly marketers realize that the way to GUARANTEE this type of service is successful is to give the player away and rely on the download service to pay for the equipment over time? more »

itunes

Confirmed: Apple Going $0.99 on DRM-Free Tracks

Jobs confirmed Ars's scoop that the iTunes+ DRM-free content was being price dropped to $0.99. Nick Wingfield, friend of Rosie O and writer for the WSJ, scored the interview with El Jobso. This is the price the DRM-free tracks should have started at, and I'm glad to see it finally there. [Ars and WSJ]

4:13 PM on Tue Oct 16 2007
By Brian Lam
1,990 views, 15 comments

music

Led Zeppelin Changes Tune, Puts Whole Catalog Online

Remember when we told you Led Zeppelin was coming to iTunes in November, but only as a 24-track sampler? Well, that song did not remain the same. Page and Plant (and Jones, if he has a vote) decided that they will release the entire catalog digitally, and not just through iTunes. Starting November 13, all Zep albums will be availalble from all all online music retailers, plus over-the-air downloads on Verizon Wireless. That sure is a whole lotta love. [Reuters]

8:29 AM on Mon Oct 15 2007
By Wilson Rothman
2,284 views, 12 comments

Latest by n/a: @chai714: curb your youthful tongue, 'fore you know it YOU'LL be saying "Breaking Benjamin has released their albums online, woohoo" and a new crop of dillywackers will be saying "10 yrs old and 10 yrs to the grave" to YOU, more »

high end and loving it

Olive Opus No. 5 HDD Jukebox Is Profit Margin Machine

Youth may be squandered by the young, but it's the older folks that foolishly spend on equipment that should cost much less. Take for instance Olive's Opus No. 5 hard-drive audio server, referred to in marketing material as "The world's first digital audio system bringing together the sweet sound of vinyl and the accuracy and convenience of digital audio." To its credit, it is one of the only high-end products that boasts, "No costly custom installer required," but under the hood, the $3,000-$4,000 system is charging for hard drives at a markup of over 1000%. More »

11:07 AM on Wed Sep 26 2007
By Wilson Rothman
3,593 views, 12 comments

Latest by skierpage: @europria: Good question. There must be some mini stereo systems with rip capability, but I could only find this RCA [www.amazon.com] with a puny 256MB capacity. One with a memory card slot would be ideal. Larger capacity will require more »

bent concept digital audio player

MP3 Pocket Player Fits Better In Your Jeans

The MP3 Pocket Player has been created to fit your pocket jeans thanks to its bent design. The designer says that it's not only easier to wear but the curves will also make it easier to read the minuscule screen and access the controls. And, looking at the thing in action, it looks like he might be right. Another pic after the jump. More »

1:50 PM on Wed May 2 2007
By Addy Dugdale
5,740 views, 17 comments

freedom costs a buck-oh-five

Peter Gabriel's We7 Music Download Service, Free With "Grafted" Ads


Peter Gabriel is a human-rights champion, a global entrepreneur and a technology aficionado, not to mention the owner of lots of prized (and copyrighted) content, so it's not surprising that he's drawn to that cruel mistress, online music downloading. In search of fairness, Gabriel's company We7 has launched an ad-supported free-download model, or, as they themselves put it:
With a passionate team, a breathtaking vision and the 'pat.pending' technology to 'graft' relevant advertising/messages to music and video downloads, we're all set to create a music download revolution.

Jump for details and, oh yes, free samples. More »

12:00 PM on Mon Apr 30 2007
By Wilson Rothman
7,937 views, 13 comments

Latest by CryoMax: This'll last about a week, until people realize there are MP3 editors out there and you can simply chop off the ad after you've downloaded it. My friend ran this on his Gentoo Linux box: mp3splt -s It automagically chopped the more »

portable media

Sanyo Xacti ICR-PS285RM Digital Audio Recorder Stores 2GB of your BS

Sanyo extends its Xacti brand, formerly reserved for various cameras, into digital audio recorders with its Xacti ICR-PS285RM. It stores 2GB of your ramblings in MP3, PCM, WMA, or DRM10-WMA formats. The company says this slim voice recorder is able to save CD-quality audio, and we like the fact that it has a USB plug on it, letting you connect it right to a USB port without having to lug around an extra cable. More »

7:57 AM on Wed Feb 21 2007
By Charlie White
1,363 views, 2 comments

Latest by x23: the Olympus recorders only do WMA or DSS... so an MP3 voice recorder would be a good thing. especially if priced around $150-200. though i just bought a ton of Cowon U2s for cheap MP3 recorders. oh well. more »

iriver

iRiver Clix 2, W10 Try to Steal CES DAP Spotlight

Reigncom tries to makes its iRiver line of digital audio players as "cool" and "with it" as the iPod, but none of them have gotten it quite right yet. At CES iRiver is giving it another go with two svelte-looking models, the Clix 2 (left) and the W10. The Clix 2 looks to be gunning for the iPod Shuffle and will come in 2GB, 4GB and 6GB sizes. It makes use of an AMOLED screen, a new technology that should put LCD to shame. Meanwhile, the W10 now features Wi-Fi and will have built-in maps, with optional VoIP. Enough to knock the iPod off its high horse? Only time—and copious fondling at CES—will tell. – Nicholas Deleon More »

12:52 PM on Thu Jan 4 2007
By Gizloco
2,278 views, 5 comments

Latest by murc: I thought the Clix 2 was 2 sizes: 4GB & 8GB??? am I wrong? more »

archos 104

Archos 104 Gains Weight, To Hit 4GB and 8GB

Just last March Archos bestowed upon this DAP-loving world of ours the 104, a 1GB flash-based player complete with OLED display. Now it looks as if Archos is upping the storage capacity a little bit to 4GB; rumors suggest we might even see an 8GB version in stores. Some careful Amazon browsing spotted this, so thumbs up to people who have so much time on their hands that they can cruise online stores for potentially non-existent products. More »

8:31 AM on Thu Nov 2 2006
By Gizloco
101 views, 1 comment

Latest by asher: Look! It's the return of the clones!! Am I mistaken or does that look more like a Nokia N91? more »

gadgets

Zoom H4 Mobile Recorder: Hotshot Audio in the Palm of Your Hand

The Zoom H4 mobile recorder packs a lot of recording punch into its six-inch size, with professional features such as four track recording, two XLR inputs and phantom power. More »

10:13 AM on Wed Oct 4 2006
By Charlie White
3,571 views, 32 comments

nokia 6315i

Nokia 6315i Music Cellphone Lands on Verizon Wireless: Affordable Musical Fun

Music fans using Verizon Wireless have yet another cookie cutter music cellphone to choose from with the Nokia 6315i. This clamshell features dedicated music buttons and is compatible with Verizon's nickel-and-dime service du jour, V Cast, where users can download all sorts of junk at highly inflated prices using EVDO. Beyond the music capabilities, there's a host of standard features that add much needed value to the cellphone, like a 1.3-megapixel camera, a micoSD card slot, Bluetooth and speakerphone. More »

9:13 AM on Wed Oct 4 2006
By Gizloco
440 views, Comment

creative s10

Reviewed: iRiver S10 (Verdict: Possibly The Best Money Can Buy)

CNet Asia just reviewed the iRiver S10, generally seen as the one and only possible competitor to Apple's new iPod nano. Typical of iRiver digital audio players, the company has gone to great lengths to ensure that there's enough features here to make you forget that you're not using an iPod. The 1.5-inch screen is too small to enjoy gaming and videos and the like, so iRiver opted to leave out those features. Basically, it's a darn good 2GB little digital audio player with eight hours of battery life. For some reason, though, iRiver's CD ripping software doesn't support ripping into the MP3 format, even though the player supports it. Um, what? Check out the best part of CNet's review: More »

3:59 PM on Tue Oct 3 2006
By Gizloco
1,020 views, 23 comments

Latest by jenbob-: I'm just looking at the iriver S10 review, and I am quite confused over all you observers comments! They are all so negative! Although my research on this product is minimal, I think this MP3 Player is distinguished, well designed, more »

creative xmod

Creative Xmod Promises to Make Your Crappy MP3s Sound Better With X-Fi Technology

Creative claims that its latest invention is able to improve the sound quality of everyday music sources—like the iPod, Zen or just a stack of MP3s residing in your computer—to "beyond the original CD quality." It uses Creative's X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity technology to enhance the sound. Basically, you place the Xmod, which is the size of a "candy bar," in between your speakers and digital audio source and let it work its voodoo. It draws power from your computer, so if you're hooking it up to a portable audio player, you'll need to make use of the AC adapter, which is sold separately, natch. More »

1:08 PM on Tue Oct 3 2006
By Gizloco
1,717 views, 26 comments

Latest by nchantim: The Crystallizer technology in this does work. My X-fi card has the same thing, and if you close your eyes and listen to and mp3 with and without it on, you call tell the difference. More bass, more highs. Audio more »

philips sa4000

Philips SA4000 Digital Audio Player Has 512MB of Memory, Not Much Else

Philips must be trying to redefine the term "entry-level" with is SA4000 digital audio player, which sports a massive amount of built-in storage—512MB— and a seven-color backlit screen. Something called a AAA battery supplies the DAP with power and it's rated to last for 10 hours. Thank God it PlaysforSure. No price listed, though. For shame. More »

4:06 PM on Mon Oct 2 2006
By Gizloco
1,209 views, 2 comments

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