Gizmodo: mobiblu

MP3-Playing Bunny Uses Most Adorable Dock Possible

Dan Nosowitz — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:40:00 EDT

This little bunny is named Miffy, apparently a fixture of Dutch children's books, and like our favorite American rodent has been made into an mp3 player. It's cute and all, but it's definitely the cartoony, grassy dock that sells it.

The player is made by MobiBLU, best known for their tiny cube player a few years back, and while we don't have a price or even capacity yet, it's somehow set to come out this month. We can definitively tell you that the Miffy player will feature interchangeable clothes in various colors, which for a gadget like this is probably just as important as, you know, actual specs. [Akihabara News]

MobiBLU UFO Bluetooth Speaker Doubles as MP3 Player For Aliens That Like to Party

Sean Fallon — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST

Korean manufacturer mobiBLU has developed an MP3 player that comes with a built-in speaker and Bluetooth connectivity. Oh, and it looks like a UFO—a UFO for tiny green spacemen that like to rock.

To complete the UFO effect, the undercarriage lights up and the whole thing can vibrate to simulate motion. As far as specs are concerned, the desktop player can handle ASF, MP3, OGG and WMA format files and run for 15 hours through headphones and 5 hours on speakers. Availability and pricing information has not been announced, but the UFO will run in 512MB to 8GB sizes with a red or black color scheme. That's all well and good, but the UFO would be infinitely cooler in a portable version. [mobiBLU via GenerationMP3 via Electronista]

Mobiblu Nanum MP3 Player Converts From Cross to Cube

Jason Chen — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:20:09 EST

Mobiblu's known for their six-sided Cube MP3 players, but this Nanum is the first one we've seen that actually deconstructs from a cube into a cross. We're not sure what good having a flat cross-shaped MP3 player would be, but these things are seriously tiny. Tiny. Peep the gallery after the jump to see it photographed next to objects that you're familiar with. Seriously, it's so small that we can see someone being able to choke on it.

MobiBLU's D5 Video Player

Jason Chen — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:20:19 EST

The upcoming D5 Video player looks like a devilish version of the Zune, with its horizontal LCD and clickwheel for right-handed navigation. The D5 will be light, in true MobiBLU fashion, and come with a 2.0-inch LCD, FM tuner, FM/Voice recording, MP3/WMA playback, and weigh only 51 grams.

Unfortunately it's a flash-based, coming in 1 to 4GB sizes, so you're not likely to fit more than a few videos on there at a time. T'is the price of portability. – Jason Chen

Mobiblu's Chocolate'esque D5 Video Player [Chip Chick]

MobiBLU Boxon Hands-On

Jason Chen — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:10:24 EST

The Skinny: The MobiBLU Boxon is an MP3/WMA/OGG/WMA-DRM player with a built-in OLED display. Not only that, it's got an FM Tuner, Recorder, Voice Recorder, and built-in Skype.

Geared Toward: MP3 fans who love MobiBLU's small size. The screen was bright and video was smooth on the OLED display.

The Spin: Not only does this play music, it's got Skype. Plug it into your PC via USB, then you can use the headphones and built-in mic to talk. Kinda convenient to make calls in a buddy's house, a net cafe, or at CES.

Counterspin: Despite hearing about it back in August, we still don't know what the release date for this is.

Buy It If...: You love MobiBLU but want some video and even Skype. –Jason Chen

Product Page [Mobiblu]

Mobiblu Cubisto: Who Wants to Carry a Cube in Their Pocket?

Gizloco — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:00:28 EST

The mobiblu Cubisto digital audio player comes to us from Korea and comes in two sizes, 1GB and 2GB. It's pretty much a bare bones player, supporting MP3 and WMA files formats. Obviously the hook here is its wacky cube shape, but that only gets it so far. Besides, what would you rather have in your pocket, a bulky cube or a tiny-as-a-postage-stamp iPod shuffle? No launch date is known, but expect the 1GB model to cost $90 and the 2GB version $110. If it's just a $20 difference, why wouldn't you spring for the 2GB model? A friendly note to companies: if you want us to part with our hard-earned American dollars, please don't release the same product over and over again and expect us to bite. Thank you. – Nicholas Deleon

Product Page [mobiblu via dapreview.net]

MobiBLU Cube 2 Now Available - Ditches Walmart?

Mark Wilson — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 12:30:27 EDT

The MobiBLU Cube 2 is officially out in the US. The MP3 playback is improved with WOW HD sound enhancement technology from SRS Labs (for whatever that's worth). Also, the Cube 2 features a 65k color OLED screen that can playback WMA movies at a massive .5-inches and supports PlaysforSure.

The Cube 2 comes in 4 colors (collect them all). Sizes range from 1-2gb ($100-$120), while the battery life is still only rated for 10 hours audio playback (5 for video). Even with a better screen, we would like to see a longer lasting battery.

But the big surprise? The new version is available on the manufacturer's site, Amazon, and NOT Walmart. The original MobiBLU was Walmart exclusive, so this is shocking news. Guess we have absolutely no reason to visit that store again. – Mark Wilson

Product Page [via anythingbutipod]

MobiBLU Boxon Pictures, Details Unveiled (It's Boxy)

Travis Hudson — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:00:36 EDT

The homeslices over at dapreview found out some more info about this mysterious Boxon portable media player being manufactured by MobiBLU. It's a small device, has a 1.7-inch full color (and pretty nice looking, from the picture) OLED screen, includes 256 measly megabytes of flash memory, FM radio, VoIP something-or-other and a dictionary. The controls are oddly placed, the feature list is weird and overall this device seems to be a few sandwiches short of a picnic. But it still looks damn cool. – Travis Hudson

MobiBlu BOXON [dapreview]

MobiBLU Q-Bling: Like Lipstick on a Pig

gizcontrib — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:16:16 EDT

What's the point of taking one of the cheapest MP3 players out there (the $90 Mobiblu DAH-1500i), covering it in Swarovski crystals and upping the cost by $60? It's like adding a racing seat and a carbon fiber spoiler to a second-hand minivan.

MobiBLU Q-Bling [Anything But iPod]

Q-Bling MP3 Player [Mobibluamerica]

mobiBLU DHH-200 Reviewed

Travis Hudson — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:06:18 EDT

Generation MP3 managed to their hands on the hard drive powered mobiBLU DHH-200 digital audio player. This player has been lingering around for quite some time now with little to no feedback about the actual unit itself, but it is good to see it finally hitting the hands of the reviewers. For a quick refresher, this player comes in 6GB or 8GB flavors and plays back your music. Easy enough.

French site, GenMP3 gave this player a full blown review, unfortunately, unless you know French or want to try and decipher the Google translation the written review won't do so well. Luckily the GenMP3 guys also put up a video here. Hooray for video! They gave this DAP a 3 out of 5, so it isn't anything too spectacular, but may be the right kind of player for all of you anti-iPoders out there. – Travis Hudson

Video Review [GenMP3 via dapreview]

MobiBlu DAH-2200 MP3 Player

Jason Chen — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:15:30 EDT

This MobiBlu DAH-2200 isn't as interesting as the DAH-1900, which has 153 hours of battery life, but it's a decent looking player nonetheless. There's 1GB of onboard flash, MP3/WMA/WAV support, 13 hours of playback time, FM radio, voice recorder, and two headphone ports for tune sharing with your sweetie (or that weirdo on the bus).

This one's Korea only for now, but if you really want it, you'd better learn how they say MP3 and WMA in Korean. Oh, wait. – Jason Chen

Product Page (Korean) [Mobiblu via DAPReview]

Top 5 iPod Alternatives

Travis Hudson — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:29:36 EDT

Okay, we kind of understand that not everyone out there is an iPod fanboy like us. Some people would actually prefer buying a different portable media player. Fine, we will cave and help you non-Apple lovers out with a list of the top five iPod alternatives. This list was compiled by T3 and it is pretty spot on, for the most part.

Coming in at numero uno on T3's list is the Meizu miniPlayer, followed by the Creative Zen V Plus, iRiver T10, Sony Ericsson V630i and lastly the mobiBLU US2. From looks alone I would have liked to see the US2 higher up on the list and maybe swap out the Sony Ericsson V630i with the more U.S. friendly Sony NW-E505. We'd suggest going with one of these, only if you absolutely hate Apple, because they are obviously top dog. – Travis Hudson

T3's Top Five iPod Alternatives [T3]

mobiBLU US2 Ultra-Slim DAP

Travis Hudson — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:02:12 EDT

mobiBLU is no stranger to all things small. Maybe they are trying to compensate for themselves or maybe having small DAPs is a good selling tactic. Whatever it is, it seems to be working for them. Their latest DAP, the US2, is actually smaller than the iPod nano and it is even stainless steel, so it is that much cooler. The keypad has a RAZR-esque feel to it and the US2 includes a 1.5-inch OLED color screen that supports audio, pictures and—gasp—video! It will be available in capacities of 1GB, 2GB and 4GB—flash memory, of course. Word around the block is a mid-July release. – Travis Hudson

Product Page [Via dapreview]

MobiBLU DAH-1900

Travis Hudson — Mon, 22 May 2006 15:06:16 EDT

Two words: 153 hours. Yes, this MP3 player has 153 hours of battery life. That is over six days' worth of constant playing before the battery will die. What kind of a situation would you be in without power for at least a week and need an MP3 player? Camping, maybe?

Other than that, the DAH-1900 has the same spec sheet as every other MP3 player out there: USB 2.0, FM radio, voice recorder, OLED display, WMA/MP3 support and it is available in 1GB and 2GB sizes with prices beginning at $200.

MP3 Player Has 153 Hour Battery Life [TrustedReviews]

MobiBLU O Cube Matching Speaker

Charlie White — Mon, 01 May 2006 13:41:00 EDT

If you're a MobiBLU aficionado, now here's a minuscule companion speaker for the diminutive MP3 player that's exactly the same size as the MobiBLU DAH-1500. When you plug in its retractable miniplug, the result is an unusual sculpture that's a study in cubes-on-end. Or, you can use the little whipper-snapper with any audio device. It has a rechargeable battery that's replenished by a retractable USB jack.

Looks like fun. Only problem is, even though this little speaker is cheap, we can't imagine it sounds all that great. It's available now for $29.95.

Product Page [MobiBLU via uber gizmo]

MobiBLU Cube 2 On the Way

Charlie White — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:25:55 EDT

A favorite of Wal-Mart shoppers everywhere, MP3 player MobiBLU gets a facelift with its latest iteration, and they're calling it the Cube 2. It's the same size as its predecessor, but has a new navigational controller and adds a two-color OLED display. Other specs will probably stay the same—it plays MP3 and WMA files and has an FM radio on board.

MobiBLU Cube 2 [dapreview]

MobiBlu DAH-1500i, Now 2GB

tgrumet — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 10:24:28 EST

We've told you loads about the MobiBlu DAH-1500i teeny, tiny Cube MP3 player in the past. Like that it's the smallest MP3 player in the world, and that it has WMA DRM, and USB 2.0. But now you can get this player in a 2GB version.

It still comes with OLED display, FM radio receiver and recorder, surround sound and of course, it's .9-inches per side. And still sold exclusively through Walmart for $160.

New Mobiblu DAH-1500i Cube MP3 Player with 2GB! [i4u]

MobiBlu 2GB cube priced at $159.99 [Amazon]

X9 XN-F3 MP3 Player With Color Screen

Noah R — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 10:25:26 EST

One of the smallest DAPs ever—just 1.5 x 1.6 x .5 inches (half as thick as the MobiBLU)—and it has a 65K color OLED screen to boot. There are 256MB, 512MB and 1GB models, and it looks like it has every other feature that the MobiBLU DAH-1500 offers as well: USB 2.0, FM radio, seven equalizers. But the BLU has nothing on the X9's 1.2-inch color screen. Unfortunately, it's only available in Korea for now.

X9 XN-F3 [PMPInside (via sELECTROclash]

MobiBlu Non-Cubed MP3 Player

Travis Hudson — Tue, 27 Dec 2005 12:00:43 EST

Believe it or not, MobiBlu does have other products than just the DAH-1500i tiny cube MP3 player that fanboys salivate over. This here is the DHH-200, a mini hard drive based MP3 player that is available in 6GB and 8GB models. It has a pretty big color screen along with all of the other features of today's finer MP3 players. Of course the iPod eats MP3 players like this for breakfast, but it is still nice seeing some competition.

MobiBlu DHH-200 review (Korean, indeed) [DAPreview]

Specs and pricing for MobiBlu MP3 players [Amazon]

DAP Delights for October 28

Travis Hudson — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:36:11 EDT

Today's DAP Headlines:

Colorware breaks out a colorized version of the new iPod. The Nano gets an armorshell.
Minivian reviews the iAudio U3., and the Mobiblu DVH-100 reappears.

The folks at Colorware always give the newest iPod their own special touch which usually consists of loads of different color schemes. The colorized new iPod from Colorware boasts a different new feature. Apparently, they applied a new scratch-resistant coating. Sounds great, but be prepared to be an extra 65 dollars for alternative color and scratch-resistance.

Everyone tries so hard to keep their precious Nano scratch and damage free, but the streak always comes to the end at some point when you carelessly place in your pocket with your keys or drop it onto the hard pavement. This new armorized
case for the Nano may prevent damage from these accidents. PDAir's case is built out of aluminum and has a padded interior, as well as a glass or plastic screen. It is currently priced at 25 dollars for the silver version and 27 dollars for the black.

Minivian had previously shown us some beautiful pictures of the lovely new iAudio U3 from Cowon, but they now have a full-fledged review. Of course, its written in korean, so only a few of you will be able to
comprehend its meaning, but the pictures of fun to look at nevertheless. Sadly, we see some of those dreaded pixels that ruin the X5's screen.

Oh, what a strage trip it has been. The Mobiblu dvh-100 has once again made a triumuphate return. So, first it was called the mobiblu dvh-100, then we saw the Maxian MP-2220, and now finally it's the Joystation MVP-1020. The name "Bluzen" also fits in there somehow, but we just don't know how. Anyway, EblueSun has some nice pictures of the Joystation/Bluzen version if you're in the market for this sort of dap/pmp hybrid.

In other news, users of Yahoo Music Unlimited will have deal with nearly doubled
prices. Ouch!

That's all for today, see ya next time!