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.

The Archos 3 Vision has a 3 inch touchscreen and has a built in FM radio, there is also a microSD slot and supports video playback. The Archos 3 Vision is also available in two sizes 8GB and 16GB.

The prices for the Archos 2 Vision and the Archos 3 Vision, are said to be £49.99 ($82) and £89.99 ($147), however it is unclear what sizes these prices are based on.

Archos also commented on its new Android MID which is based on the Google open source platform, not a lot of details were mentioned but it is said to be released on September 15th. As more details emerge for the Android we will keep you posted.

Check out SlashGear for the full article along with some impressive photos.

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.

Amazon will ship the OLED walkman on July 3, 2009, while Sony will start shipping tomorrow, July 2, 2009. SoftSailer have remarked that they do not think purchasing the new Sony Walkman would be a great idea, as the iPod Touch now has the new iPhone OS 3.0, which brings with it a host of improvements.

Microsoft also has its new Zune HD, which is certain to have a host of features that are better than the new OLED Sony Walkman. If you still wish to go for the Sony device, then you will be pleased to know that the device comes with 100 free MPs downloads.

Just a last bit of advice, Amazon are offering free shipping and a discount, not sure how much though.

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.

Whether this is an indication of a possible future iPod version or something that has been blown out of proportion is yet to be seen however a while back a reference to an iPhone 2.1 model was found, this turned out to be the iPhone 3GS. If this does in-fact turn out to be an indication of a new version of the iPod chances are Apple will release it in September.

Check out MacRumors for the full story.

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.

Whether the Zune HD will ever compete against the iPod Touch is yet to be seen, but I really like the look of the Zune HD and reports state that there have been no issues discovered so far, even with its HD video playback, don’t forget to check out the gallery on Engadget.

Would you buy a Zune HD?

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.

This small device is very small, which is described as a pocket sized entertainment center. The screen measures just 2.4-inches, just large enough to view videos and photos. The design is sleek, thin and light, ideal for taking on holiday with you.

The Sandisk Sansa View 8GB Media Player with FM Tuner has a number of cool features, these include a Digital FM tuner with on-the-fly FM recording, and voice recording, microSD™ expansion slot for more storage capacity, something that the iPod Nano does not have.

Woot are offering this small device for just $42.99

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.

The guys over at Engadget say that the Zune HD is very impressive and has a ‘nice, solid feel to it.’ They say the OLED screen is ’stunning’, even when viewing the screen at different angles.

The Interface on the Zune HD is based on the original Zune, but with a lot of stylish changes such as flipping images, scaling text and easy scrolling navigation.

Finally, they said that viewing HD video on the device worked great and they didn’t encounter a single problem during their time with the device.

Head to Engadget to view the Zune HD gallery.

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.

The new Zune will have an OLED touchscreen display and a high-definition output, there is also a version of Internet Explorer that will be part of Windows Mobile 6.5 installed on the device. Oh did we forget to mention that the Zune HD would come with HD Radio.

Cnet News had a word with the marketing team from Zune, and they did not have much more to add to about the device that we already know. Microsoft did not plan to give any information out so early, but said that they had to set its expectations for Zune customers. Well let’s face it; it has been one of the worst kept secrets.

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.

The Microsoft Zune HD will be released in the U.S. sometime in the fall and will come with a new OLED screen; this seems to be all the rage now, as the rumored new Apple iPhone for 2009 will also come with the organic light - emitting diode screen.

Microsoft has not yet released pricing details or storage capacity, but we do know that the new Zune HD will use flash memory. Cnet Reviews also informs us that the software giant will give more details of a new Zune-branded video service for the Xbox at the E3 trade show in Los Angeles; this will replace the current Xbox Live marketplace for TV and movies.

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.

What else apart from the OLED screen does the Sony OLED X-Series Walkman have what is going for it, the first thing that springs to mind is its 250MHz NEC MP201 ARM processor. It is not certain how much memory is in the device, but Sony Insider expects it to have at least 256MB, maybe more.

The new MP201 chip that is inside this new PMP is perfect for this advanced digital audio and video player. It also makes it easier for users to download audio content. As yet there is no news as to when the Sony OLED X-Series Walkman will be released

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.

Apple are all set to replace its iPod Touch and Nano players later this year, we could be looking at a possible September release date. Adding a camera to the iPod Touch is the next logical step, this would double the amount of apps that the Touch would be able to use.

The next iPhone will also help to increase app downloads from the iTunes App Store, as it will be getting video recording capabilities, something that has been wanted for a long time now. Apple looks set to gain the market share once more, if the Nano and Touch gets a camera, not the competition will have to regroup, maybe Microsoft has already done so, with rumors of the Zune HD.

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.

The Microsoft Zune 30GB model is capable of storing up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 photos and up to 100 hours of video. The 3-inch LCD screen makes it easy to see and can be customized with your photos, to personalize it to your taste.

The Microsoft Zune 30GB Digital Media Player is just 0.6” thin and weighs 5 oz, This cool device has an FM tuner, which allows you to listen to the radio station of your choice.

Woot currently have a limited stock of these Zune players, with a cost of just $79.99.

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.

There have been a number of rumors of a new Zune HD device, and a Twitter update reckons that we could see the new device next month. Neowin explains that the Twitter has been made by the Microsoft Office 2010 team, seems strange how they are not working hard on their own product launch.

In the Twitter, is says, “June 2009 will be an important month for Zune lovers.” This could also have something to do with the Zune services for Windows Mobile, which is codenamed “Pink.” This means that we could even see a Zune Phone. We will just have to wait and see.

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.

The reason why soldiers are using this device is because it is so versatile, and has now started to replace or augment a number of soldier’s standard kit. The iPod Touch is also very cheap when you look at other hardware for the U.S. solider.

Apart from the cheap price of the Apple device, the iPod Touch is also lightweight and durable, two things that are important to the military. An Army official based in Baghdad has reportedly told Newsweek that opposing forces are yet to hack the Touch.

The U.S. soldier will find a number of apps for his iPod Touch that will be very useful to him while on tour, such as ballistics calculation, image recognition, networking/communication, surveillance, tactical mapping, translation and much more.

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.

Phones Review tell us that 2XL Supercross will unleash the full potential of gaming on the iPod Touch and iPhone, thanks to some realistic 3D physics, cutting edge graphics and authentic engine audio. Tracks on the game have been designed by Supercross champion Stephane Roncada. 2XL Supercross costs £4.99.

Cnet News reports that more than two-thirds of Americans are not good at math, so something needs to be done about it. Leapfrog might just have the answer with a new app for the iPhone and iPod Touch called “Number Rumble.” This is the first in a series of new learning games, which allows you to take full advantage of multitouch technology.

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.

We know that we are close to hearing that the new Zune will be launched soon, as Engadget was sent some screencaps of a marketing campaign. We know that Zune HD will be the next version of Microsoft’s portable media player, but it seems as if they are keeping mum for now.

We can expect to see some leaked shots of the Zune HD soon, this will then give as an idea as to the size, weight and specification of the device. It is also assumed that a new release of an updated software version will make the Zune platform even better; it will also offer improvements to the Zune Marketplace.

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.

This 8GB version of the popular media player can hold up to 2,000 songs in a 128 Kbps AAC format, 8 hours of video and 7,000 iPod viewable photos. The two-inch screen on the iPod Nano is big enough for you to view what you are listing to, but is a bit of a strain when trying to view a video.

The Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery allows you to listen to music for at least 24 hours and 4 hours of video between charges. We do not need to go on anymore about the Apple 8GB 4th Generation iPod Nano as we know all there is to know, so now the price. Woot are selling the device for just $99.99.

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.

United States President Obama gave the Queen an iPod, what great marketing is that for Apple? It’s just another point for the iPod when compared to the Zune. Why do you think Obama gave an iPod and not a Zune?

Yes this matters as its little things like this that can sway a consumer’s choice when buying portable media players.

The Queen’s iPod had photos and video on it from the queen’s 2007 visit to United States historical sites. If you own a Zune, let us know why you prefer it to an iPod.

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.

The news that Apple are looking to add a camera to its iPod Touch will bring the device in closer feature parity with the iPhone 3G. The funny thing is, Ars Technica tell us that the posting has now been edited to remove the word iPod, so either Apple have changed their mind, or maybe the posting was not accurate.

If the rumors are true of the iPod Touch getting a camera, it is doubtful that a camera will make it on to the new model, which is due out in the summer. Developing something new on a device such as an iPod Touch takes at least a year or more.

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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.

The price above is for the 8GB version; there is also a microSD expansion and a 1.8-inch 128 x 160 screen. The small device measures just .35-inch thick. A 16GB version has appeared on Amazon’s French website and has a price tag of €68 ($92), we are not certain when it will make it onto the US Amazon website.

There is more mystery surrounding the Archos 4 personal media player, we do know that it will have a 4-inch screen and a choice of 16 to 32GB storage.

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.

iTech News tell us that the Lenovo MRT800 has a 4.3-inch TFT LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 272. The PMP also has a FM tuner, microSD expansion slot and a voice recorder. The MRT800 offers codec support for ASF, AVI, FLV, RMVB, and MP4 for video.

Support is also offered for APE, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA for audio, There are no more details on price or release date, once we find out more we will let you know, unless one of our readers have a tip.