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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

The Motorola H800 is another headset recently let out of the MOTO goody bag. Bluetooth 2.0 capable and the first headset from Motorola to offer RapidConnect. With a slider form factor the H800 lets you accept, redial and end voice calls without even having to touch your phone.

The Motorola H800 has an over the ear design, MicrosUSB for charging, 6 hours to talk and 8 days to standby. Volume controls can be pogrammed to stay upright if you switch ears and the headset powers down after calls to preserve battery life. The Motorola H800 is expected during the 1st quarter of 2007.

Apple has gone and did it again. They’ve worked their magic. This time the recipient of said magic, is the Apple Mighty Mouse. Now to be known forever as the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse. Unless of course for some strange reason you need to feel the cord and must have the wired version.

The Wireless Mighty Mouse works with one or two AA batteries and can be configured for one or two-button use. With the addition of Bluetooth and laser tracking you can scroll with accuracy wherever your heart desires. Since the Apple Wireless Mighty Mouse is only $69 you may just want to buy two.

While we’re all salivating and releasing our oral fixation upon Motorola, now would be a good time to post about headsets. Along with the phones announced, the Motorola fairy dropped us 2 new Bluetooth headsets, the H800 and the H601. Both headsets work with Bluetooth 1.1, 1.2 and Bluetooth 2.0 compatible devices and have over the ear designs. The Motorola H601 looks like the winner between the two, edging out the H800 with 2 more hours of talktime. Looking like digital candy and being marked as the companion headset to the new flagship Motorola KRZR phone doesn’t hurt either.
Quick Specs

Bluetooth Class 2 with EDR (up 33ft distance)
Mini USB
Microphone mute
Talktime: Up to 8 hours
Standby: Up to 8 days

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BlueAnt is now offering up the X3 Micro Bluetooth Headset in hot pink. It almost looks like candy. The X3 micro can pair with up to 3 different devices and connect to any when needed through multi-connect call switching technology. Charge the headset through USB, wall socket or in the car. (Yes!) Full duplex with 7 hours of talking time and 180 hours for standby. Grab one at BlueAnt. If hot pink isn’t your fancy try these. Door number 1 and door number 2.

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The KC900 from Pavion is like a good Mexican dinner combination plate, a little bit of everything you like. GPS SiRF Star III Module, 3.5″ touch screen, SD memory card slot, AV in as well as an MP3 player for your music and video playback functions for your movies. The KC900 even has an image viewer and a stylus using memo pad. Running on Windows CE, powered by an Atlas2 300Mhz CPU with 32MB of ROM, 64MB RAM, the KC900 tries to pack in everything.

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Sega Toys and Avex Entertainment have come together and crafted the Mu-Bot. Showing up at the Toy SHow 2006 in Tokyo, the accessory is made with the iPod in mind, but the Mu-Bot can work with any device that uses a standard headphone jack.

In case you are wondering what it does, the Mu-Bot is basically a set of earphones with a body. It’s cute, (in a freakish way they ate my face type of way) pointless and for the iPod. Sounds like a runaway hit. Expect the stocking stuffer to come in multiple colors around December. Should be twenty bucks or so. $21 to be exact.

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