When Apple updated the Nano we knew the world would go crazy, and rightfully so. The new iPod Nano sports a slimmer, sleeker design, made from anodized aluminum, much like its sibbling, the iPod Mini and comes in 5 new brilliant colors. In addition to the new quarter inch thin shell, 40% brighter full-color display and extended battery life (up to 24 hours), the iPod Nano now has more capacity for your media playing pleasure, from 2GB all the way up to 8GB. ($149-$249)
The Logitech Harmony 1000 has a 3.5 inch touch screen, a rechargeable battery, a remote device database that is never out of date (over 150,000 devices to date and growing) and most lovely of all, easy-as-pie one touch controls. The Harmony 1000 is the only remote in the world that uses Smart State Technology, simply tap the activity buttons (Listen to Music, Watch TV, etc.) to switch to the device you wish to control.
The Miuro robot is a device just for the fun of it. For $930 or (108,800 Yen) you get an iPod on wheels. The Miuro is essentially a “robotic” mobile docking station. The Miuro is able to make use of your existing iPod or it can wirelessly receive music from your computer. A collaboration between ZMP Inc. and Kenwood who designed the speakers, the Miuro went on sale online Thursday and the ZMP is hoping to sell 10,000 Miuro robots within the next year. Add-on options include sensors and a camera which will allow the Miruo to map its location and remember routes.
RedFerret came across this and I thought I’d post about it. Called the earBuddy it is simply a keychain holder for your iPod earbuds. The earBuddy is coated with ballistic nylon, which I have no idea what that means but we’ll assume it must be good since they mention it. Also the jewelry sized box can withstand up to 200lbs of force. Includes detachable keychain and ABS reel inside the case to wind your cord when not in use. SendStation says the earbuddy is currently available in a silver and orange combination as seen above or all black. It is only $14.95 so you really can’t go wrong. Unless of course you purchase the all black version and give it to your girlfriend as a gift and don’t tell her exactly what it is, BEFORE YOU HAND IT TO HER.
Not content on being in a distant second place to Apple, California based SanDisk is looking to narrow the gap in the music player arena. Today the company offically announced an 8GB version of its Sansa player. SanDisk is suggesting a retail price just shy of $250 and with the introduction of the new 8GB version, other less-formidable Sansa models like the 2, 4 and 6GB versions will receive price reductions by as much as 30 percent.
It’s handheld, it’s Korean, it’s like too good to ever make it to the States, except by mail. The KOID Solvo S330, as engadget reports has everything we desire, except the local retailer to drive down to pick it up from. The Solvo S330 boasts DMB tuning, PMP functions and GPS navigation. Your choice, 20GB or 30GB hard drive. It’s from overseas so you know of course it has a built-in dictionary, which you know we can make good use of around here. Plays a bundle of formats, including WMV9, MPEG-4, DivX and XviD, so you shouldn’t have to worry about getting all those legal downloads to play.
Introducing the YP-K5, from Samsung, who has been often mocked for giving Motorola the sincerest form of flattery, when it comes to phone design. This time around Samsung steps out on it’s own with the YP-K5 and shows us a really hot media player. One thing that really stands out is the integrated speaker, the reveals itself when so desired. Samsung even bypasses the often imitated navpad in favor of much a appreciated touch screen. The YP-K5 plays almost all of the audio you can throw at it, MP3, WmA, OGG and ASF. Scheduled to be available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB capacities. Pricing and availability has yet to be announced.
The company that makes one of the coolest devices you don’t own, today unloaded the next generation onto their lineup. Segway, known for the personal transporters that often appear in off-beat sci-fi flicks has added newly revised versions of the i2 and x2 to their arsenal.
The upgraded models now include LeanSteer technology, which allows for greater control through interpretation of body movements, design enhancements also have been made to the i2 and x2 to keep the user in a stable and comfortable positions while using the devices.
Prices are $4995 for the i2 and off-road variation of the x2 runs about $5495.
Zune seems to be making all the moves. Just not the right moves. At least to us. No video? No on the go music purchase? Ads? It seems to be Zune is going to cost a bit more than the number one selling device in the category. Rumors and speculation are suggesting a price tag of $299, which would be fine for a device with all the features we were told about initially, BUT it seems features are falling off one by one as the days go by. Most importantly, no music purchases on the go.
We just got word of a new device form Sony called the Mylo. Mylo stands for My Life online. The Sony Mylo appears to be a go between device, taking bits and pieces from different segments of the mobile market, but seems to be aiming for the SideKick crowd. The Mylo handles web access with Opera, instant messaging through Yahoo! and Google or if you prefer you both can IM and call through Skype.
Besides text messaging through the slide-out QWERTY keyboard, the Mylo has a built-in media player which plays both audio and video with a built-in MPEG-4 support. The Sony Mylo has WiFi support and that is handled by JiWire to provide access to virtually every available WiFi network, in your area. The Sony Mylo is expected in September at $350.
Quick Specs
2.4′ TFT 320×240 pixel 65k color LCD screen
1GB flash memory
Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.1.1b)
Memory Stick Duo
Camera
Media player
Battery life for video is up to 8 hours, talking up to 3.5 hours music up to 45 hours
