Archos Vision mediaplayer and Android MID pricing, availability
July 2, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
During the Portable Media Player and Tablet Roadshow today in the UK, Archos revealed some details of their new range of PMPS. There is now a pricing for the Archos 2 Vision and the Archos 3 Vision. And a release date for the Android MID.
The Archos 2 Vision has a 2 inch touchscreen and has a built in FM radio, there is also a microSD memory card slot. The Archos 2 Vision is available in two sizes 8GB and 16GB. Read more
Released: Sony OLED Walkman
July 1, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
We have known for some time that Sony was to release an OLED walkman, but as yet we had no idea as to the release date. We can now tell you that you can now pre-order a 16GB and 32GB X Series Walkman Video MP3 Player for $299.99 and $399.99 respectively. Read more
New iPod Touch: iPod3,1 References in iPhone OS 3.0
June 25, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
A recent discovery has been made deep within the iPod Touch’s software, the discovery seems to imply that an iPod 3.1 could well be the next version to be released, the original find was posted on a forum here, when someone was looking through some of the iPod’s directory’s. Read more
Zune HD: Quick hands-on review, video and gallery
June 25, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
A video has emerged on Engadget showing a brief hands-on review of the new Zune HD, we have previously posted reviews with images but this is the first time we have shown a video of the working product. The video can be seen below or on Engadget‘ s website.
The video shows off its robust look, along with the small design, however in my opinion the two features that stand out the most is the extremely bright OLED display and the extremely quick OS which seems instantaneous. Read more
Recession antidote: Sandisk Sansa View 8GB Media Player with FM Tuner
June 1, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
For those of you who are struggling with your finances but wish to own a media player, there are other alternatives apart from the Apple iPod Nano. Woot have a great recession antidote for you, and that is this Sandisk Sansa View 8GB Media Player with FM Tuner. Read more
Hands-on: Microsoft Zune HD
May 29, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
Engadget have managed to get their hands on a elusive Zune HD from Microsoft and have posted an initial hands-on review as well as their Zune HD image gallery for everyone to check out. Read more
Microsoft Zune HD: Gamers should choose PSP or DS
May 28, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
There have been rumors over recent months that Microsoft we be launching the Zune HD, and the software giant finally made an officially announcement a couple of days ago. If you are a gamer hoping that the Zune HD is for you, then think again and choose a Sony PSP or Nintendo DS instead. Read more
Microsoft Zune HD: Release date confirmed
May 27, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
This is the news that many of you have been waiting for, Microsoft have confirmed the release date of the Zune HD. The new touchscreen Zune will be taking on Apple’s iPod Touch, as the new device will now be able to surf the Internet, receive FM radio as well as play HD movies. Read more
Sony OLED X-Series Walkman: A look inside
May 21, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
The Sony OLED X-Series Walkman is one of the most anxiously awaited gadgets in the U.S.; this must have something to do with its OLED display. Sony Insider thought that it would be worth a closer look, so have found some internal shots for its readers to look inside. Read more
New Apple iPods and cameras like iPhone
May 18, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
It is no secret that Apple has been looking at adding a camera to its new iPods, just as the iPhone has. Let us hope that it gets a better camera than its smartphone. AppleInsider also reports that the next iPhone will retain the same form factor. Read more
Recession Antidote: Microsoft Zune 30GB Digital Media Player
May 13, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
There are truly some amazing bargains to be had with this Microsoft Zune 30GB Digital Media Player, it seems that many stores are looking to shift their stock of these media players to make room for a new model, maybe the Zune HD. Read more
Microsoft Zune in June: Palm Pre and iPhone 3.0 can wait
May 12, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
Microsoft has starting to turn the heat up on its Zune advertising campaign, and it seems that we could be seeing a new product launch in June. The problem is do you hold off on purchasing the new Palm Pre or the rumored iPhone 3.0 in favor of the new Zune device. Read more
Apple’s iPod Touch and US soldiers
April 21, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
The Apple iPhone has been working very hard to break into big business, but its little brother the iPod Touch already has a head start on the iPhone. According to The Apple Blog, the iPod Touch plays a huge part for U.S. soldiers working in Iraq. Read more
New iPod Touch games apps: 2XL Supercross, Number Rumble
April 14, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
More and more games are being made available for the iPod Touch and the iPhone original and 3G. Two of the latest games apps are 2XL Supercross by 2XL Games Releases and LeapFrog’s Number Rumble. Both are now available from Apple’s iTunes App Store. Read more
Touch-enabled Zune HD almost confirmed: no release date
April 14, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
We have known for a couple of weeks now that a fourth generation touch –enabled Zune HD will be coming this fall, and is all but officially confirmed by Microsoft. Details of the new device are hard to come by, so we hope to get some soon. Read more
Recession antidote: Apple 8GB 4th Generation iPod Nano
April 9, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
Yes it is that time of day again when we give you another recession antidote, this means that we look for a deal of an item that you will defiantly want. Today we have a refurbished Apple 8GB 4th Generation iPod Nano, which comes in a range of colors, Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Silver and Yellow. Read more
Apple iPod for Queen: Why not a Microsoft Zune?
April 7, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
We know the age old battle of Apple vs. Microsoft will never end and the marketing advertisements they both do are entertaining to say the least, but Microsoft’s big bank balance could not get a Zune in the Queens hands Read more
Apple iPod Touch Camera: Do you want it?
April 7, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
Apple have posted a couple of jobs recently for a Camera Project Manager for the iPhone, this shows that Apple are now thinking more seriously about having a camera in its iPhone and iPod Touch. It is no secret that the Touch is laking a camera but the real shocker is the underperforming camera in the iPhone 3G. Read more
New Archos 2 / 4 flash players and specs
April 6, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
There have been rumors of a new Archos 2 flash player, and a few shots of the device have shown up on the Internet today. There has also been some information of the Archos 4. The Archos 2 player is now up on Amazon and you can pre-order the device for $59.99. Read more
Lenovo MRT800 touchscreen PMP and Specs, no release date
April 6, 2009
Filed under Electronics, Portable Media Players
Whenever a new PMP is announced we expect it to have a host of great new features, but that does not seem to be the case with the Lenovo MRT800 touchscreen PMP. The new personal media player does not have any hidden surprises, what you see is what you get. Read more
