Sep 10

Cowon’s iAudio 10 does “Color Therapy,” won’t charge you per hour

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After a bit of teasing, Cowon’s finally ready to show the world the iAudio 10. The skinny new portable media player offers up a three-inch 240 x 400 display, mic-in, TV out, an FM radio, support for a number of different file types, a document viewer and capacities running 4GB to 32GB. That’s all well and good, but what’s really got the company excited is the Color Therapy UI, which lets you switch between a number of background and text colors. At the very least, it’s sure to be a lot cheaper than paying for a shrink.

Cowon’s iAudio 10 does “Color Therapy,” won’t charge you per hour originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 08

NuForce’s Icon iDo amp improves iPod sound, costs more than a Classic

Posted in: audio, headphones, ipad, iPhone, ipod, ipod touch, IpodTouch, minipost, Music, PMP, sound, Today's Chili
Ever feel the temptation to run your iDevice straight into a set of 250-ohm Beyerdynamic or Sennheiser cans? You could, but the resulting sound would hardly rock you. Thankfully, NuForce’s colorful Icon iDo is ready to assist in your iAudiophile needs for only $250. This headphone amp — supporting sampling rates up to 48kHz, 24-bits of resolution and a 10-20kHz frequency — cables into your iPod’s 30-pin connector to bypass the digital audio converter and uses its own to amp up the quality of your audio. The iDo promises to drive headphones all the way up to 300-ohms with 12mW of power via its 3.5 jack, and it’s also sporting digital / analog RCAs if you want to share the love with some speakers. You’ll be at the whim of wall outlets as plug-in power is required for operation, but at least its built IR receiver will let you remote control your playlists from afar. It’s available today if you’re finding your HiFi bugged piqued, and a backside shot with PR is just past the break.

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NuForce’s Icon iDo amp improves iPod sound, costs more than a Classic originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 04

Philips GoGear 3 Android PMP hands-on (video)

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One of the fun things about attending a show that’s open to the public like IFA is that you tend to get the same pitch from companies as folks walking in off the street. And the pitch with the latest Philips GoGear is quite simple: this is the company’s shot at the iPod touch. We swung by the Philips booth to give the thing another spin. The 3.2-inch portable media player has a touchscreen and runs Android 2.3 — really, it’s got most of the basic functionality of a handset, save for the whole calling people thing.

The build on the device is a bit plasticy and certainly can’t compare with the touch on that front, though it is quite light and should slip into your pocket easily for a trip to the gym, if you’re so inclined. The player also doesn’t make the most of potential screen real estate, due to the three large buttons and Philips logo taking up roughly a quarter of the its face — an odd choice, given the GoGear’s touchscreen. The PMP also has three large brass buttons in its side.

The GoGear 3 runs Android apps with ease, flipping through the selection of Google programs without a problem. It’s also got Android Market built-in, accessible through its built-in WiFi. That functionality also comes in handy with the company’s SimplyShare software, which lets you stream music and video content to other devices.

No word yet on final pricing or availability, though the Philips rep we spoke with said it will likely run around €150 for the 8GB version and €180 for the 16GB.

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Philips GoGear 3 Android PMP hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 01

Samsung announces Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 handheld

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It got a bit overshadowed by the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab 7.7 earlier today, but Samsung also quietly introduced a new basic handheld / PMP at IFA: the Galaxy S WiFi 3.6. As you can probably surmise, it’s a slightly smaller version of the Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 (also known as the Galaxy Player in the US), with it boasting a 3.6-inch HVGA display, Android 2.3, a 1GHz OMAP processor, 8GB or 16GB of storage, a microSD card slot, GPS, a mic for VoIP calls, and dual cameras (2 megapixels ’round back and VGA on the front). Unfortunately for those elsewhere, this one is only confirmed for the UK so far, where it will sell for £149 and £169 (or roughly $240 and $270) in early October.

Samsung announces Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 handheld originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 01

Creative keeps stabbing at the MP3 market, reveals bantam ZEN X-Fi3

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Another IFA, another minuscule ZEN X-Fi media player. And somehow, they manage to get less and less impressive with each passing year. This go ’round, we’re looking at the ZEN X-Fi3, equipped with a 2-inch LCD, 8/16GB of internal storage, Bluetooth 2.1, a built-in microphone / FM radio / speaker and a battery that should last up to 20 hours when playing back audio alone. As with prior ZEN units, this one also supports a multitude of file formats (FLAC, AAC, MP3, WMA, Audible, etc.), and for those kosher with watching Alf reruns on a thumb-sized panel, MPEG-4 / WMV9 / DivX video files are also capable of being played back. This guy’s slated to ship at the end of October across Europe, but with $99.99 (8GB) / $139.99 (16GB) price tags, we’re guessing most are bound to just collect dust. For shame.

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Aug 30

Samsung launches YP-R2, YP-Z3, MP3 HD compatible PMPs

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Samsung has had its sights set on a PMP with MP3 HD support for some time now — first announcing (and later killing) the IceTouch in 2010, and now launching the YP-R2 and YP-Z3 in markets including Russia and Korea. Claiming that the lossy/lossless HD MP3 sound is five times better than the standard variety, the company will put it to the test with access to Melon, Korea’s largest 2.2 million song music store. So far, Samsung has only confirmed the R2 has a 3-inch WQVGA full touch display, is .3-inches thick and weighs around 52 grams, while the Z3, on the other hand has a 1.8-inch display and measures in at 36 grams. The music players also support photo and text viewing, FM radio and 5.1-channel surround sound. The R2 comes in black and silver and costs 149,000 KRW ($140) for 4GB, and 169,000 KRW ($160) for 8GB. The Z3 comes in white, pink and blue and costs 89,000 KRW ($83) for 4GB, and 119,000 KRW for 8GB ($110). There’s no word yet if these devices will ever see US release, but check out the source for more pictures.

Samsung launches YP-R2, YP-Z3, MP3 HD compatible PMPs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 29

Klipsch intros Image S4A in-ears, lets Android users feel the in-line remote love

Posted in: Android, app, headphones, headset, mobile phone, MobilePhone, mobilepostcross, mp3 player, Mp3Player, PMP, Today's Chili

There’s no question Klipsch’s S4 in-ear headphone line has some of the best to be had for under $100, yet aside from its iPhone-compatible S4i variant, mobile phone users wanting an in-line remote’s benefits were outta luck. Well, it looks like times are a-changin’ as an Android-oriented version of the noise-isolating buds, appropriately dubbed S4A, has popped up for pre-order on Klipsch’s site. The remote’s compatible down to Android 2.1 and appears to be slightly tweaked from the S4i with less buttons, but the specs say it’ll work for phone calls, music control and volume adjustment. To make this cake’s icing even richer, a Klipsch Control App will also allow for “customized functionality.” They’re priced at a cool Benjamin with no word on a ship date just yet, but you’ll find some robot-clad closeups in the gallery below.

Gallery: Klipsch Image S4A in-ear headphones

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Aug 25

SanDisk launches $50 Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player, makes for a cheap workout date

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If you’ve been working out with help from tunes on your Sansa Clip MP3 player or Sansa Clip+, chances are you’ve gotten a bit trimmer — and you’re not the only one. SanDisk’s launched a thinner and upgraded version of its song slinger, the Sansa Clip Zip MP3 player. The newest incarnation plays all standard major music formats, comes in red, blue, black, orange, white, grey and purple, and has 4GB or 8GB worth of storage with room for more via microSD. It’s launching in Europe next month, but is currently available in both the US and Canada for $50 and $70 depending upon how many jams you want it to hold. Thanks to its massive 1.1-inch display, the Clip claims 15 hours of battery life, which should be just enough time to keep up with your daily workouts, right? Jog on over to the full PR after the break.

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Aug 23

SOL Republic intros Amps and Tracks headphone lines, we go hands-on

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Oh my is this interesting. Monster Cable’s VP of marketing Kevin Lee (a key figure involved with its Beats by Dre headphone line) has co-founded a new headphone company dubbed Soundtrack Of Life Republic, and we were able to get a very brief hands-on with some handmade prototypes. It’s no secret that we’re not fans of Monster around these parts, but being that SOL Republic isn’t directly tied to it — and because the headphones bring with them some interesting features without being crazy expensive — we’ve decided to give them a quick whirl. It’s all detailed just past the break.

Gallery: SOL Republic Amps & Tracks headphones hands-on

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SOL Republic intros Amps and Tracks headphone lines, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 17

Scosche BoomCan ups your mobile device’s sound for $25, annoys anyone near you

Posted in: Mini, PMP, speaker, tablet, Today's Chili
Sure, you could use the built-in speaker on your tablet or cellphone to crank your tunes on the bus or at the office, but Scosche’s BoomCan may be the ticket for those looking to pump out a bit more volume. It’s not wireless like some other options, but twenty-five smackers gets you a 2 x 2.5-inch aluminum Can loaded with a 40mm driver, an audio / USB charging cable and a pouch for scratch-free traveling. You’ll have seven hours to rock on its internal battery, and although any chance of stereo separation looks pretty slim, you’ll be able to daisy chain a few of them together for a mini rig. The BoomCan is up for order now at Scosche’s website in red, blue, black or silver if you haven’t heard of the breakthrough in portable sound technology known as headphones. Full PR past the break.

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