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wimax
Pioneer WiMax In-Car PMP Streams Audio, Video From Your Home Server
As inadvertently proved in our uncapped tests, one of the great promises of WiMax is streaming media, everywhere. That's exactly what Pioneer's forthcoming PMP is for. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Snapper: Those USB flash drives are getting a bit to large to carry around any more. 1 Responses | Other threads
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image cache
Apple's Simplistic iPod Marketing Trumped by Competitor's Shamefully Blatant Sexuality
Short of physically inserting the waterproof Cube H100D into an open orifice, I can't imagine this ad for the Chinese PMP being any more suggestive. [imp3 via Le Journal du Geek] -
pmp
Finally, a PMP that Accommodates Our Obsessive Makeup Habit
And with the announcement of one no-name PMP, the entire Apple empire will fall. Fanboys, remove the iDevices from your pockets. Toss them on the floor. And stomp down hard. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by LuckyLakey: You can put lipstick on a pig but it's still a.....you can paint a turd gold but its still.... you... 3 Responses | Other threads
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lenovo
Touchscreen MRT800 Is Lenovo's First Personal Media Player
There's very little from Lenovo's laptop side that appears with their splash into the PMP front. The specs for their newly announced China-bound MRT800 are pretty standard, and there's nary an HD screen in sight. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Andre Ondre: This iphone clone needs more than 4GB of memory, other than that everything looks good. 4 Responses | Other threads
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pmp
The GAME-800: A Fatty Pocket Emulator
The GAME-800 is just another one of those direct from manufacturer PMP all-in-one pocket devices. And maybe it's just because I was a corpulent kid, but I find the design quite charming. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Nick: i think i could buy all the consoles it emulates for $80. i am certain, however, i can find something... 5 Responses | Other threads
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pmp
iLuv i1166: When Not Making a Choice Becomes a Choice In Itself
Most portable electronics make functional sacrifices in the name of portability. The iLuv i1166 is not such a device. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Reed Monesmith: So it's a portable device I can play my iPod on... I always wanted a way to make my iPod... 3 Responses | Other threads
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sony walkman
Sony X1000 OLED Walkman to Hit UK Next Month for ~$300
Sony's slick-looking X1000 Walkman line popped up for preorder on Amazon UK with a release window of 2-5 weeks. That means we should be seeing the touchscreen, OLED player before the end of March. More »
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Comment by kimchibrown: Why does the noise cancellation need a button? It seems like a feature people wouldn't switch on and off... 7 Responses | Other threads
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pmp
No One Else You Know Will Ever Own the Acorn MP3 Player
There's a parallel universe out there. In it, Steve Jobs was never born. Apple never happened. And the iPod never graced the land. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Curves: You guys who are seeing penises here need to rasie your standards somewhat. As far as the MP3 player, dont set... 6 Responses | Other threads
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portable audio
Portable MP7 Player Can Handle Audio Formats From the Future
You think you're cool because your PMP can handle MP4 files? Big deal. This is an MP7 player, and I can only assume it was sent here from the future. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by OMG! Ponies!: Is that $70 in today money or $70 in future money? 5 Responses | Other threads
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speakers
The Speak-er Brings Speech Bubbles Into the 21st Century
The nice thing about concepts is that sometimes they actually get made, as is the case with the Speak-er. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by All your Gizmodo are Belong to Us: For $120, these must be really good speakers... You can get a decent surround sound system for that. 1 Responses | Other threads
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hdmi
Grand HD Cinema Converts USB to HDMI
Before the Grand HD Cinema, I honestly didn't know that a USB to HDMI converter was possible. (Though in truth, it's still really only half possible.) More » -
review
Cowon S9 Review
We all know iPods have taken over the world, but the Cowon S9 looked like the perfect alternative to the iPod touch for those of you who hate Apple, so I ordered one in. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Lite: is on a boat.: For $240 you might as well spend the extra $60 and buy yourself the iPhone 3G. 19 Responses | Other threads
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radios
The Thumbs Up Radio Doesn't Clamour For Your Approval
Forget about your fancy MP3 player. Back in the day, if you wanted a stand-out audio device, it had to be shaped funny. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by videoCWK: Mmm, butadiene and phthalates. 1 Responses | Other threads
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psp
Sony PSP Survey Mentions Touchscreen, Bluetooth and Integrated Storage
If you want to have an idea of what Sony is planning for their next iteration of the PSP, this recent consumer survey might be a good place to start. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by A Snake a Snake... OH it's a Snake!: Someone making a wise ass comment about a spelling error in the post in 3......2........1 5 Responses | Other threads
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crapmodo
Pasen REI-16 UI Determined to Become Center of Apple Lawsuit
The UI in this video of the Pasen REI-16 is pretty slick, if not vaguely familiar. Oh that's right. Just like their other player, the "iTouch," this one is also a blatant ripoff of Apple.
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By Jack LoftusComment by weatherman: Of course it looks like the iPod/iPhone interface, but I think that interface is hardly Apple's invention. In fact, if... 8 Responses | Other threads
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pmp
Cowon S9 Curve 16GB Touchscreen Media Player Available Now
The fun to look at but nightmare to touch Cowon S9 Curve that we thought was arriving in 2009 is now available at Amazon. If form over function is your thing, it's yours for $240.
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By Jack LoftusComment by radeon21: Why all the hate? The GUI looks fine to me, and if I'm not mistaken, you guys have never... 8 Responses | Other threads
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cowon
Cowon S9 Curve GUI Not Quite As Lovely As the Player Itself
The AMOLED-screened Cowon S9 Curve is pretty. I get it. But a sexy design will only carry a PMP so far; a touchscreen media player's success depends on its GUI, and things aren't looking fantastic for the S9.
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By John HerrmanComment by User Formerly known as Arelar: Cowon continues their legacy of excellent and versatile hardware and features, but crappy GUI. I still use their old 60gb... 4 Responses | Other threads
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pmp
Cowon Curve PMP Release Date Slips Into Early 2009
The fabulous-looking and curvaceous Cowon Curve PMP, which was rumored to be slipping into U.S. stores sometime this month, has been pushed back to "early 2009" due to production issues. Eye candy... delayed!
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By Jack LoftusComment by iAirmanshirk: No app store? Well that's a deal breaker. Now i know there isnt a price yet but who wants to bet its... 35 Responses | Other threads
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lightning review
Aiptek PocketCinema V10 Pico Projector Review
The Gadget: Aiptek's PocketCinema V10 pico projector is so small you can hold it in your hand. This one is extra special, since its built-in SD card reader and media player gives you instant access to movies and photos, without needing to wire up a secondary video sources.
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Comment by Fatty Shcock: I don't see how it is even worth it. I mean, if it had a VGA port on it,... 6 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
Zune Firmware 3.1 Released, Comes With Three Free Games
The Zune 3.1 update is available now. It includes some major navigation updates to Zune Social, three free games (Checkers, Sudoku and Space Battle) and "incremental" stability/performance updates to the Zune PC software and Zune firmware. It all sounds like good stuff to us, so go update and succumb to the Sudoku revolution today! [Zune Insider]
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By Mark WilsonComment by jackburtonHERO: My girlfriend just got one of these and the firmware for it is awful I cant seem to figure out... 25 Responses | Other threads
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portable media
Almost A Dealzmodo: Iriver Drops Prices on New MP3 Players
Always classy, always feature-packed, and usually too expensive PMP manufacturer Iriver is dropping prices on their current lineup starting today. We already covered the Spinn's $50 price drop, to $190 and $230 for 4GB and 8GB capacities, and the more entry-level E100 and Lplayer drop $40, down to $70 and $100 for those same capacities. I love Iriver and it's great to see the prices coming out of the stratosphere, but Iriver's gotta bump up those capacities to be a competitor here in the bigger-is-better States. Now, a 16GB Spinn for $230? That'd be a Dealzmodo. [CNET] -
concepts
Saucer CD Player With Dockable Cup, It Could Happen!
There are concepts that could, and probably will happen. And then there are those that just make us smile. The Drip with Song falls definitely into the latter category. Essentially a portable CD player and speakers squeezed into a saucer, the best part is that you can "dock" your cup and twist it to control the volume. (Though be careful not to spill.) I know I'm a macho guy and everything, but I'm not afraid to say it: How cute!! [Yanko Design]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Giz Has Lost It: Nice, but does it keep your coffee hot? 1 Responses | Other threads
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deals
Dealzmodo: $50 Rebate on iRiver Spinn
For those who prefer a media player that's not sold by Apple, the iRiver Spinn is a great alternative with a solid build and really interesting design. And through October 31st, you can get a $50 rebate on the 4GB and 8GB Spin. They'll still run $190 and $230 (respectively) after the rebate, which is more than comparative iPod nanos or even Zunes cost. But no one said it was cheap to be different. [J&R Thanks Bill!]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Cliff_Dangers: i've been using my iriver for 5 years now.. still works great.. very good battery life and drag and drop... 2 Responses | Other threads
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psp 3000
Sony PSP 3000 Sliced and Diced
Impress got the new Sony PSP 3000 and decided to disassembly it to see if it was really running thanks to little people from China inside—turning little lightbulbs on an off very quickly—or maybe it was actually a living mammal—like Lego minifigs and gummy bears—full of real brains, cartilaginous tissue, and blood vessels. Unfortunately, their extensive gallery shows it's full of the usual circuits, but has a lot of little re-designed details. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by sean123456: ROFL was it being dirty to you? mine was to me and i washed its mouth (screen) out with soap... 1 Responses | Other threads
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reviews
Archos 5 Lightning Review
The Gadget: Archos 5, the touchscreen "internet media tablet" with HD video viewing, game support and web surfing, is poised to take on the comparatively puny-in-screen, puny-in-storage iPod touch. More »
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Comment by Kakkoister: You have to remember guys, it was just recently released. The firmware for it is still in it's low buggy... 3 Responses | Other threads
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media players
iRiver Spinn PMP Now Available
We've heard plenty about the iRiver Spinn PMP since it appeared at CES 2008, but now it's finally available for purchase in US markets. The 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen MP4 player with Bluetooth 2.0 support and roto-dial UI navigation will retail at $250 for the 4 GB player and $290 for the 8 GB player. It's available for directly order over at iRiver. More »
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Comment by endrewsmith1: It looks tempting. But I don't see any reason for anybody to buy this when it is in the same... 4 Responses | Other threads
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sega vision
Sega Returning to the Hardware Biz with Vision PMP for 2009
Sony's PSP is currently getting its butt handed to it by the Nintendo DS, but don't tell that to Sega. With its upcoming Sega Vision PMP, due out in the UK sometime in 2009, the former hardware company-turned-sub par software maker is hoping to take on the jack-of-all-trades portable market. The prognosis for such a device is OK, but then again how could it not be? After all, this is the company that brought us the 32X, Saturn, and the Dreamcast—the only direction any Sega hardware offering could go from this point forward is up. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by LittleBigPlaneteer: The sad thing is, Gizmodo thinks this is a real Sega product, as opposed to the millions of other Chinese... 4 Responses | Other threads
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media
Eco Media Revolution: Part PMP, Part Cellphone Defibrillator
The original Eco Player was a wind-up PMP that offered 40 minutes of music per one minute of cranking. It was chunkier than a nano, but it also wasn't gonna run out of juice in the Himalayas, either. The new Eco Media Revolution is the sequel, a 4GB A/V player that also packs an SD card reader, FM radio and can charge your cellphone. Apparently a minute of cranking is equivalent to one emergency call. And if only we had some cool wilderness adventure to go on, we'd shell out the $240 in a heartbeat for one of our own. [Ethical Superstore via Smart Planet]
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By Mark WilsonComment by stronzo: $240?? I bought a Red Cross branded flashlight/radio/solar/crank generator/cellphone charger made by Eton for about $200 less. Granted,... more » | Other threads
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zune 3.0
Zune 3.0 Software Update Out Now
The Zune 3.0 update is just hitting now, chaps. Go grab it, update your PMPs and tell us how it goes in the comments. You can get the files here, and get the full Microsoft spiel about what's new here. [Thanks OMG! Ponies!]
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By Kit EatonComment by alcyone: So, can you sync your iPod with the Zune Software? 6 Responses | Other threads
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creative
Creative Special Event Due September 17th, Invite Teases X-fi Products
Looks like Creative is getting set to unveil something new on September 17th: invites have gone out for a special event, bearing this mysterious image. Those darkened shapes in the image bear an X-fi logo, but that, apart from the "I am heard everywhere" slogan is all the info there is on exactly what's going to be demonstrated. Dare we connect it with Creative's internet tablet/camera/pmp device patent from yesterday? I think we dare. [Thanks Brandon!]
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By Kit EatonComment by slibville: "Are you hear yet?" Somewhere, a copywriter is getting fired. I know it's supposed to be an awful, awful play... 2 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Sony Launches "Designed for Walkman" Branding, World Wonders Why
That little logo there is Sony's attempt to inject a little bit of adrenaline into the Walkman lineup of PMPs, because you all need to know that the accessory you're buying is properly certified to work with Sony's proprietary WM-PORT connector. Yes, you do. Honest. Logitech thinks it's a good idea, anyway, and is due to spring a few things like speaker docks, FM transmitters and sound recorders bearing the compatibility logo in October. And clearly Sony thinks it's a good idea. Whether it shakes up the MP3 player market enough to disturb that other brand with its own "Made for..." scheme is another thing altogether. [AVWatch]
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By Kit EatonComment by Ion_Predator: I've got a question: Have any of the people here bashing the NEW Walkmans even tried one? The players are no longer... 3 Responses | Other threads
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pmp
Cowon's S9 Curve PMP Looks Exactly Like it Sounds it Should
Cowon's stealing a march on the imminent IFA show by teasing with some info on its new S9 PMP ahead of time: and you know, it's an attractive beastie. The S9 Curve looks to take its name quite literally, having sleek metallic-looking curved edges, and possibly even a curved rear-end if that photo's anything to go by. Inside the case we know there's a 3.3-inch AMOLED touchscreen, capable of 16 million colors, a powerful-seeming 500 MHz CPU, T-DMB, Bluetooth connectivity, media player functions and an electronic dictionary app. It'll also run for 40 hours from just one charge, and has an accelerometer. But there's no info on price or release dates or its storage capacity, as yet. It just looks fab. [PMPToday] -
archos
Archos Teases New Product (That We Hope is More than a Red Curtain)
Archos used to (and to some extent still does) represent the biggest, baddest personal media players on the block. I mean, they weren't just PMPs. They were DVRs, too, and featured massive screens. In a way, Archos never let us down. We just realized that if we were carrying around that much extra gear, it needed to do more than be another device to watch a movie on (even with add-ons like GPS). In any case, we're pretty intrigued over this new banner on Archos' site with the simple tease "Coming up soon..." If we're reading the hint correctly, we can expect a new product any day now. And we're looking forward to it. [archos via DAPreview]
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By Mark WilsonComment by DeloresDrusus: The Archos is the great also ran, they had it all, Before the Video iPod, A real web browser,... more » | Other threads
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gps
Low-End Korean GPS is Basically High-End 7-Inch Screen PMP, for $190
The normally navigation-focused guys over at Navigadget have spotted something interesting: The "low end" Easycar U7 GPS system heading for Korean drivers at the moment is basically a pretty high-end media player with a 7-inch touchscreen. As well as helping you navigate, the 0.75-inch deep gizmo plays audio and video files, has a text reader, photo-viewer and accepts digitally-broadcast TV. Check out the gallery to see it in action, and go mad when you learn it costs the equivalent of just $190. More » -
Slacker G2
Slacker G2 Wi-Fi Radio Pops in FCC Site
The second version of the Slacker portable personalized radio player has appeared on the FCC site. Called the Slacker G2, it can store 4GB of music, and has 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, and FM receiver capabilities. You can check its back after the jump. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by infoclipper: "But will it blend?" Clearly the photos show a resounding ... "NO!" Congratulations-- finally, an indestructible gadget! ... more » | Other threads
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flash
Toshiba Flash Chips Doubled to 32GB, Good for PMPs, Cellphones
Toshiba has announced it's beefing-up its line of NAND flash storage chips to 32GB sizes. The new package combines eight 4GB 43-nanometer chips into one—double the previous generation's capacity—and is specifically aimed at the portable device market. Since it can be dropped into existing slots, manufacturers have to make no specific changes to accommodate the new chips. Toshiba, of course, doesn't name its clients, but suffice it to say Apple is on the list. The new chips will be available as samples in September, with bulk production starting soon after. [Electronista] -
iriver spinn
First iRiver Spinn PMP Impressions (Verdict: Lovin' It)
The guys over at Crave UK got their hands on the new iRiver Spinn PMP, and although they have not conducted a full review yet, their initial impressions were positive. They love the 3.2-inch AMOLED screen saying that "Images are stunning; videos are smooth and sharp." They also found the sound quality to be superb and the menus to be effective—although it may be a little too touch sensitive and the scroll wheel can be awkward at times. As far as PMPs go, the Spinn is pretty feature rich (and it is pretty damn good looking to boot). Let's hope that the love-in continues when the final verdict is handed down. [Crave]
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By Sean FallonComment by RoyLulu: Kodai... while I started to agree with you 100%, I thought the location of the audio jack would actually be... more » | Other threads
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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] -
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] -
gp3x
GamePark's GP3X "Wiz" PMP Spy Shot
It has been nearly 3 years since the original Linux-based GP2X handheld first arrived, and based on this spy shot, it appears that a second-gen version is well on its way. Naturally, not much is known about the device other than a GP2X emulator should run on it after recompiling and it is (tragically) being called the "Wiz." Let's hope not because I already bought a "Wii" so I doubt that I would be able to stomach another product with a name that stupid. [Zodttd via GP2X News]
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By Sean FallonComment by entropyman: @MagnoliaBoy: no pandora is still coming out (hopefully in august) look @ www.openpandora.org - whenever pre orders go out you... more » | Other threads
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