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cheap mp3 player
Archos 2 Leaked by Amazon: 8GB MP3 Player for $59
The new Archos 2 takes after the Zune and iPod nano, but what makes it special is that it gives you 8GB of space for just $60, plus it takes microSD cards. [Amazon via Cnet]
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Comment by Lukasz Fabis: This thing really reminds me of an iPod nano ripoof from around 2006-2007. I knew Archos had a quanity-over-quality approach... 17 Responses | Other threads
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mp3 players
What's My Age? Here's a Clue: My MP3 Player's A Cow
EverGreen recently released 12 strictly-MP3-compatible players, each one representing a different animal in the Chinese Zodiac. These $30 players have a 5 hour battery life and hold 2GB of music. [GeekStuff4U via AkihabaraNews] -
walkman
Sony X1000 OLED Touch Walkman's Specs Spilled Like Guts and Stuff
Sony Style Hong Kong has done us the favor of spilling all the specs behind the fancy X1000 Walkman with OLED touchscreen and web browser Sony announced at CES. I almost want one. More »
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Comment by Δεν βρέθηκαν λέξεις: Oh and if it only can use Sonicstage it is fucked. What a horrible, horrible piece of software. All... 6 Responses | Other threads
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mp3
MashiMaro MP3 Player's Audio Cable Placement Becomes the Butt of a Joke
A company has "borrowed" famous Korean rabbit MashiMaro and turned it into an MP3 player. And true to the spirit of the cartoon, they placed the audio connector in a well analyzed place:
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By Elaine ChowComment by e2drummer: "they placed the audio connector in a well anal-yzed place" haha 3 Responses | Other threads
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mp3
Retro Cassette MP3 Player Runs on Finger Power
Remember how annoying winding up a cassette with your finger used to be? I thought we were past all of that nonsense, but the designers behind the NVDRS MP3 cassette tape have other plans. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by HollywoodBob: You know that'd be 80% awesome if it worked in a cassette deck. 7 Responses | Other threads
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mp3 players
Gorgeous Tokyo Flash MP3 Playing Home Tower is Shower Friendly
Despite its name, this $143 MP3 Tower is only 7-inches tall, making it more convenient to stick in small places. It's also waterproof! More »
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By Andi WangComment by Frank Mahnke: "is only 7-inches tall, making it more convenient to stick in small places." Zing!? O.o Anyways, I really think those things are... 2 Responses | Other threads
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aigo
Aigo MP3 Player Leaves Me Feeling Puzzled
While this upcoming mp3 player from China's Aigo looks cool, it's hard to piece together more information about it. Aigo's given us no specs, no price, and no release date. Drop a hint, Aigo! [Yesky]
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By Elaine ChowComment by Oniisan608: Can you connect it with other puzzle pieces to sync music between them? That would be kinda neat. 2 Responses | Other threads
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concepts
Colorsonic MP3 Player Lets You Control Your Moods without a Prescription
The Colorsonic MP3 player concept displays colors around its ring-shaped body, which can be matched up with a certain mood of music, like an old-school mood ring. More »
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By Andi WangComment by Ethan Shaffer: I think this would be pretty sweet. I have quite a bit of music, and it gets old listening to... 4 Responses | Other threads
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ces 2009
SATY Mosquito-Repelling MP3 Player Has Built-In Breathalyzer Just Because
At CES, there's the good stuff, and there's just the plain old weird stuff: SATY, a Chinese company, has made an MP3 player that has a built-in breathalyzer and mosquito repellent. More »
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By Erica HoComment by ZetaCrossfire: So walking around in china one of the creators said to the other "hey you know what we should make... 6 Responses | Other threads
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ces 2009
Sony Walkman X-Series Is Surfable, Touchable and Shuts Up the World Around You
Sony's Walkman NWZ-X1000 features an OLED touchscreen, Wi-Fi and built-in noise cancellation. The X-series Walkman seems like a very impressive piece of hardware. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by OMG! Ponies!: It's not about price. It's about software and file formats. The Zune will play unprotected AAC, MP3, and WMA and... 9 Responses | Other threads
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ces 2009
Sony W-Series Walkman Has Got No Strings, And No Display
Sony has gone all Pinocchio on us with its sportsy W-series Walkman MP3 player, eschewing cords for an all-in-one music player/earbud ensemble. $70 for 2GB of storage and 12 hours of playback time. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by darknecross: Anyone else think those headphones looks like Bluetooth headsets? I've been trying to build a douchebag costume for Halloween this year,... 2 Responses | Other threads
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portable media
Nextar's 2GB "Ribbit" MP3 Player Retailing For $25
Nextar is bringing the big guns to CES this year with their upcoming frog-shaped "Ribbit" MP3 player. Besides the unique design, it features 2GB of storage space and an OLED screen for only $25. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by LindsayJoy's MBP is into S+M: I think its just my mind in the gutter but the first thing I thought of was a "facial" with... 4 Responses | Other threads
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MP3 Doll
Newsmy MP3 Dolls Could Be Your Kid's First Gadget
It's never too early to get your kid attached to gadgets—these adorable mp3 playing dolls read storybooks, play music and speak to your babies, providing them with affection when you're feeling lazy. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by OMG! Ponies!: My kid's first gadget is going to be a Speak and Spell. And his second is going to be... 3 Responses | Other threads
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fakemodo
Fake Chinese Barbie Phone Better Than the Real Thing
You know what's fun? When Chinese fakes actually turn out to be more useful (and would possibly sell better) than the real product. Case in point: This cellphone designed to look like Mattel's Barbie B2 mp3 player. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by sulayman: Did you just say my prepubescent niece was hipless and big-boobied? How -dare- you, sir! 3 Responses | Other threads
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personal audio
JVC's Splashproof Speakers Protect Your MP3 Player Too With Plastic Wrap
Waterproof MP3 speakers aren't new, but compared to some of the earlier offers, JVC's SP-AW303 speaker box is neat and has an unusual design feature: plastic wrap. Sure, it's not exactly Saran wrap, but the thin transparent membrane is designed to pin your MP3 player safely inside while letting you prod its buttons. The whole box is bathroom-proof, and has a couple of 28mm battery-powered speakers that're good for about six and a half hours of playing. There's also a remote, though what it controls on your MP3 player is a mystery (volume alone, I suspect). Out now in blue, white or pink for $80. [Audiocubes via OhGizmo]
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By Kit EatonComment by Ibelieveinsandwitches: its just an old wives tale that if your MP3 player gets wet it will stop working. I take mine... more » | Other threads
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Zen Moo
Have a Cow With Creative's Zen Moo Moo-sic Player
Holy cow! Just in time for the upcoming Year of the Ox, Creative has released its Zen Moo line of mp3 players and speakers in China. Based on the Zen Stone, you can get either the Zen Moo or the Zen Moo Plus. Both come with 2GB storage, support for MP3 and WMA, a 20 hour lithium battery and a built-in speaker. The Plus adds a translucent blue OLED display, FM radio reception, MIC voice recording and an alarm clock. Prices weren't available on the site, but I bet it wouldn't be too hard to find if you hoof it to China. [iMP3.com via Epizenter]
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By Elaine ChowComment by The Magnificen7: If they released something like this anywhere else, goodbye credibility. Creative makes some good stuff, but this would make them... 6 Responses | Other threads
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zune
Flash Zunes Get Cheaper Tomorrow
Following up Zune 3.1 and this new TV spot, Microsoft's going to announce price cuts across the board for its flash Zunes tomorrow. Not drastic or desperate, but nice, solid drops: The 4GB model will fall to $100, 8GB will go for $140 ($10 off) and 16GB for $180, down from $200, making them all cheaper than the equivalent iPod nano capacities ('cept on Amazon). Perfect if you don't like sharp corners. [Cnet]
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Comment by Thats Dr Bear to You: The more and more I read about the zunes really makes me want to check it out, and the price... 10 Responses | Other threads
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mp3 player
8GB Sansa Clips Make iPod Shuffles Seem Juvenile
Perfect for those who need a small device for music on-the-go, the Sansa Clip from SanDisk is very much like the iPod Shuffle with its compact size and its ability to clip onto belt, purses and clothing. However, what makes the Sansa Clip stand out—and what the iPod Shuffle could benefit from—is it produces more bang for your buck with its larger selection, increased storage, built-in FM tuner, and the color OLED screen that allows users to see and choose their audio entertainment. Although it is $30 more than the 2GB iPod Shuffle, the 8GB Sansa Disk can hold roughly 1,500 more songs than the largest Shuffle, and will be available starting this week for $99. [cnet via Gadgetell]
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By Andi WangComment by Tsumi91: "Although it is $30 more than the 2GB iPod Shuffle" ugh this site does sicken me... 30$ more for 4 times the... 4 Responses | Other threads
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headphones
The One True Way to Wrap Your Headphones
There are lots of ways to wrap your headphones. Only one of them is correct. Some ways are more wrong than others—if you hate your buds, looping them tightly around your iPod like a bondage rope is the surest way to kill them fast while making it look like it was done in by natural causes. This is how you're supposed to do it. More »
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Comment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: What do you do if you have ones that have one side longer than the other? 3 Responses | Other threads
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zing
Dell Ditching Zing-Based MP3 Player Plans, Says Rumor
In July there were some strong rumors that Dell would be bringing out a Zing-based MP3 player that would be a "Zune killer": but now it looks like those plans have been canned. According to the Wall St Journal, Dell had been as close as this Autumn to making at least one Zing-device, but the prototypes are being "indefinitely" shelved. Instead Dell will turn its concentration to the software aspect of Zing, and busy itself incorporating that into its upcoming PCs as music and video management software. I'll leave it to you in the comments to work out if Dell's being sensible or not. [WSJ via Electronista]
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By Kit EatonComment by unkpku has a really long fucking screenname because i saw some other people do it: Can you kill something that was never alive? 1 Responses | Other threads
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mp3s
E-Matic's MP3 Player Also Takes Photos, Confusingly
In a move that's like product convergence from the other direction, Ematic's taken a normal low-end MP3 player and...um...bolted in a digital camera. It's got a 2-megapixel sensor, 2.4-inch color screen and can even record video. There's 4GB of internal memory, which you can share with MP3s, video files and your own recordings, and it's got a microSD slot for expansion. And if all that seems bizarrely much for a small gadget like that, you'll love it's price: $60. [ShinyShiny] -
robots
Sony's Rolly MP3 'Bot Gets To Do RC Bluetooth Jives With Your Cellphone
Sony's Rolly is such a strange beast it either confuses, bemuses or amuses you...and now there's a new version with Bluetooth remote control mode. So you can now steer around your confusing, bemusing, amusing little robot MP3 dancer—in fact you can control up to seven of the SEP-50BTs, from a cellphone or laptop. Still, there's now a pink version too, and its price hasn't moved. It's still around $400, and its out November 21 in Japan. [RobotWatch]
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By Kit EatonComment by shalegac: They have these already at the SONY store in Sommerset Mall, (Troy, MI). I watched it roll around for a... 1 Responses | Other threads
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mp3s
$15 Vertu Lookalike MP3 Player Plays Tunes Which The Vertu Can't
I'll admit this is a teeny bit tenuous, since the Hacha PF02 is only an MP3 player whilr the Vertu Signature is a fully-fledged and bejeweled cellphone...but you have to admit the lookalike-ness is pretty amusing. And the fact that a $15 naff screenless MP3 player with 2GB of storage, USB 2 connectivity and MP3, WMA and OGG files compatibility can pump out your tunes while a $10,000 cellphone can't is priceless. [Product page via GadgetLab]
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By Kit EatonComment by nahcyrag: Segamanxero, you are dead wrong. Apple thought of those features. They purposely didn't include them. Why would they give you a... 2 Responses | Other threads
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social media
TuneWiki Turns Mobile Internet Devices Into Zune-Wannabes
First, Intel decided to go with Linux for its MIDs, and now it's giving the bird to Microsoft again by revealing a contender to the Zune's social music aspect. TuneWiki, a “social media player” software based on Intel's Atom processor integrates music and video with synchronized lyrics and a social network. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by AreWeThereYeti: Uh, what the hell is a software media player "based on the Intel Atom processor"? It's just an x86-compatible... more » | Other threads
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Sirius XM
Sirius Coming Out With New Satellite Radio Boombox
For those of you aspiring to be the next Satellite Radio Raheem, here's a few newly leaked photos of the upcoming Sirius SUB-X2 Boombox. Much like the current SUB-X1, the new music player will sport a front-panel headphone jack, auxiliary input for other MP3 players, and a universal docking system. I wonder if that docking system will support XM radios as well, now that they're married and all. Prices and more detailed specs have yet to be announced, though it shouldn't cost you too much more than its last iteration. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by I'm a PC: just curious but how many people have a Sirius sat. radio? i know i don't know of anyone who has... 7 Responses | Other threads
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iriver
iRiver Mickey MP3 Player, Now With Glowing Demon Eyes
iRiver has updated their potentially cancer-causing, child-warping Mickey Mouse MP3 players with something even better: demonic powers! Yes, it now has glowing LED (light-emitting demon) eyes. No specs on what horrible, disfiguring things it'll do to you and your children, but Disney sorcery is pretty potent stuff. Oh, it also has 2GB of storage for MP3 or WMA files. You can gaze directly into its burning eyes in the super close-up below, but if it compels you to stab yourself in the brain with a fork, don't hold us responsible. More » -
baby talk
Zune PR Head Says Babies Will Choose Zune
In a recent interview, Zune PR head Adam Sohn told the New York Times that “babies are born every day without an iPod. We will get there.” There being, presumably, more than the measly 2% market share the player holds now. But babies? Really? Microsoft, I think I've figured out your problem—you're going after a demographic with no buying power. And just like John Kerry touring elementary schools during the 2004 election season, I predict this fool's errand won't win you many more points. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by RyaninCalgary: The only thing that's stopped me from buying a zune is their DRM policy. The idea of being able to... 2 Responses | Other threads
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dell
Dell to Release New MP3 Player with Zing Tech, Media Store, Says Rumor
Remember Dell's DJ Ditty MP3 player? Probably not, since Dell shut its PMP shop a while back. But over at the Wall St Journal, there's a rumor that Dell is planning on re-entering the PMP market with a new device that's been under development and testing. The device, name unknown, has a screen and simple navigation controls and would "connect to online music services via a Wi-Fi internet connection." This would tie in with a new online media service, allowing downloading of music and movies which could also be played on PC. Key in this is software developed by Zing (which Dell bought last year) which would come installed on PCs and PMPs, and manage the media movements. There's mention of a potential fall launch, and costs for the PMP of less than $100. [WSJ. Subscription warning.]
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By Kit EatonComment by JChristopher: @OMG! Ponies!: No, I meant 128 GB. If Dell wants to win they have to overwhelm the enemy. Granted, probably... more » | Other threads
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don't stop believin'
Custom Journey MP3 Player Comes Loaded With Aging Rock
Sure, you could buy the new (yeah, new) Journey album on CD. Even iTunes. Or you could buy it preloaded on this $40 1GB flash player from ZVUE that looks like it may as well be made of black velvet. Tough call. [Product Page via Anything But iPod]
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By John MahoneyComment by Finstern: @Anomynoose: More than a feeling was actually Boston not Journey. more » | Other threads
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pmp
Creative Zen X-Fi Gets Launch Timing, Price
We brought you some leaked info on Creative's upcoming PMP not long ago, and now it's official. The credit-card-sized player will come in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions, and the larger two will support 802.11 b/g wi-fi for wireless syncing of music, video and photos and an IM chat function. It's got a 2.5-inch, 320 × 240 pixel TFT screen and a SD/SDHC slot, for a max of 32GB of expansion. There's also an FM radio, some PDA functions, and a built-in speaker to support its alarm clock option. Sound quality is given special treatment with Creative's own "crystalizer" and "expand" options. Out in Japan at first mid-July for $166, $213, $307 for the 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions. [AV Watch]
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By Kit EatonComment by kmanfactor: Why is this cheaper than the regular Zen? On Creative's site, the X-Fi 32GB is $280, the regular Zen... more » | Other threads
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Zen X-Fi
Creative's Zen X-Fi to Enter Ring Dominated by iPod Touch, Zune
New details have been leaked about Creative's answer to the iPod touch and Zune, a wireless music player with Wi-Fi media sharing capabilities called the Zen X-Fi. Pictures show the device sporting a chrome-and-black plastic look that's vaguely reminiscent of the iPhone, along with a nine-point directional pad. Besides certain internet features, X-Fi will also come with an SD card slot and a built-in speaker. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by slibuntu: @SuperSan: Yeah, all those 'phone's that I see Creative producing really don't match Apple..... @kaneshadow: @Ubik2501: Take a listen to X-Fi,... more » | Other threads
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scary
An MP3 Player Only the World's Ugliest Dog Could Love
Leave it to obscure Chinese manufacturers to come up with the CJ7 Dog Doll MP3 Player—a device so hideous it looks as if it was spawned in the fires of hell. Outside of its appearance, the device features 1GB of flash memory, a built-in loudspeaker and a conveniently placed USB butt port. It will only set you back $18.67, but that is still a high price to pay for a device that will surely give you nightmares. [DealExtreme via anythingbutipod] More »
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By Sean FallonComment by StealthNinja: Plus, the pew pew charger insert etc... more » | Other threads
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pmp
Philips' SA2840 GoGear PMP is Shuffle-esque, Squeezes in a Screen
Laughing in the face of the clip-on Coolman MP3 player and almost widdling in the trousers of the iPod shuffle itself is Philips' new GoGear SA2840 PMP. It's petite, clip-on and comes with a 4-line screen. Yup, even though it's just 1.6-inches square and 0.6-inches deep its got a 128 x 64 pixel OLED and 4GB of memory. There's also voice recording, a sound-enhancing FullSound system and it sells for around $80. There's the SA2825 as well, with just 2GB but an FM radio function, and this'll set you back about $45. [Philips via BBGadgets]
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By Kit EatonComment by General Halfshaftery: The name GoGear reminds me of a simpler time. more » | Other threads
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iriver
iRiver Volcano T7 Is MP3 for Chewing Gum Diehards
Available in five colors, the Volcano T7 is the latest DAP player. Reminiscent of a memory stick and with a small OLED display, it's available in both 2GB and 4GB versions. There's also a USB 2.0 port, an FM radio, and an equalizer. There's also a recording function, both for voice and radio. Now available in Europe in five colors—white, black, pink, blue and chocolate—the Volcano T7 costs the equivalent of $48 for the 2GB and $78 for 4GB. [Akihabara News] -
zune
GameStop Squashes Its Bad Zune Habit
It was always strange seeing a video game retailer peddling MP3 players, but nevertheless GameStop has ceased selling Microsoft Zune portable media players. The breakup puts a small speedbump in Microsoft's path to wrest marketshare away from Apple's iPod line, and could slow the progress Zune made against Creative earlier this month. While the initial reaction might be doom-and-gloom for the Zune, the level-headed amongst us will remember that GameStop sells video games, not music players, and big box chains like Target, Best Buy and Wal-Mart will continue to stock it. GameStop said it will continue to sell Zunes until stock is dry, so if you're looking for a deal you might want to stop by your local store. [The Street via Kotaku]
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By Jack LoftusComment by rezin khanz: bet those closeout prices will never beat my 4 gig zen for fitty bucks more » | Other threads
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sony walkman
Sony E020 Walkman Lets You Match Your MP3 Player With Your Clothes
Sony's E020 Walkman, the flash-based MP3 player for kids who like to coordinate their gadgets with their outfits, will finally hit U.S. shores in mid-June. The E020 features a colored three-line LCD screen and a built-in USB jack with drag-and-drop MP3 transfer system (no SonicStage this time around, thankfully). Its selling point is its swappable faceplate, which lets you change the music machine's style to suit your mood. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by yasudevil: @pinkyfloyd1972 I agree with you, better battery life, screen and drag n drop, it's better than Shuffle. more » | Other threads
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question of the day
What Gadget Can You Not Live Without, Even for a Day?
According to a survey by IDC and Nortel, for over a third of people, their cellphone is the most important thing in their pocket—they'd even leave their wallet and keys at home if they could only take one thing with them for 24 hours. If I had to leave the house for a day and could only bring a single "thing" with me, it'd probably be my iPod nano (even over my wallet)—I don't need to talk to other people, I need to ignore them. But you might be less of a misanthrope than I am—so what's the most important gadget you carry, the one chunk of shiny plastic and metal you can't separate yourself from, even for a single day? More » -
mp3
Wave Goodbye To Pocket Billiards with Magnetic Knob MP3 Player
We all know the hassle of digging into a pocket to twiddle the controls on our MP3 players, but until smart clothing becomes mainstream we're stuck with it. Unless someone takes this magnetic control concept and manufactures it for real, that is. The Pocket Pal is simple: the control stays outside, but is magnetically fixed to the body, which sits inside your pants pocket. Twiddling the control is easy, and would let you adjust volume or skip songs. I'm not sure what'll happen if you lose the knob—would any magnet/iron object do?—but I like the lateral thinking here. [Inventables via Gizmowatch] -
radio
Radio to MP3 Recorder Looks Old-Style, Has Docking MP3 Player
While yesterday's radio-to-MP3 recorder reminded us of a modern Chumby, this one's style cues are more last decade. It's basically a digital-tuner radio, with FM, AM and short wave reception, but with a built-in, un-dockable portable MP3 player that can record to its own 256MB memory. More » -
make
Home-Made Daisy MP3 Player Takes Us (London) Underground
Using a $115 Daisy open-source player, and a tin with a London tube map on it, Mchaceortiz made himself an MP3 player with a difference. The six way-retro switches on the tin control the volume, track selection and play and pause, and you can see another shot of it opened up after the jump. More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by Mrbreakit: Hmmm, How much memory does this thing have?1kb? 2kb? more » | Other threads
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