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Creative Zen Vision:M

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Creative Zen Vision:M

The 30GB Zen Vision:M by Creative measures in at 4.89″ x 2.93″ x 0.79″. It is equipped with an amazing 2.5-inch screen, with which you can view JPEG, MPEG-1/2/4, WMV, DivX, and XviD files. Similarly, the Zen supports MP3, WMA and WAV audio formats. Creative have also included an FM tuner and voice recorder as well as the ability to sync with your Microsoft Outlook tasks, contacts and calendar.

The Vision:M has approximately 4.5 hours of video playback, and 14 hours of audio playback, before the battery has to be recharged.

The better screen and longer play time of the new portable media player by Creative, give Apple and their Ipod a reason to be looking over their shoulder.

Palm Treo 700w Smart Phone

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Palm Treo 700w Smart Phone

The 700w is Palms first attempt to integrate Microsofts Windows Mobile operating system into a Treo. The new smart phone costs between 400-500USD.

Some specs:

Windows Mobile®
128MB (60MB user accessible)
Intel® XScale™ 312MHz processor
240×240 touchscreen display
800/1900MHz digital phone
CDMA2000 EvDO network
Bluetooth® 1.2 wireless support
1.3 mp 1280×1024 resolution
Windows Media® Player 10
Polyphonic/MIDI/MP3/WAV/video ringtones
Support for MultiMediaCard, SD & SDIO cards
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
2.3″ W x 4.4″ H x 0.9″ D
180 grams

For a really good review, visit PCWorld.com

Binary LED clock

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Binary LED clock

I was looking for a new alarm clock / CD player, when I stumbled across this binary LED clock. Ignoring the fact that it has none of the features I was looking for, besides for its ability to tell time (albeit involving using your brain), it looks awesome.

The clock contains 20 LEDs that represent the numbers of both the true and shortened binary sequence (32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1). The first two columns show the hours, the next two columns show the minutes, and the last two columns show the seconds.

For more information visit ThinkGeek.com

Cowon iAudio 6

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Cowon iAudio 6

The new portable media player from Cowon is touted for a Feb 2006 release.

Until then here is a pretty picture and some basic details.

The iAudio 6 will support standard digital audio files (WMA, MP3, WAV, JPEG, TXT, OGG, FLAC) as well as MPEG4 video playback viewable on a 1.3inch OLED color screen. The files are stored on a 0.85inch 4GB HDD (instead of flash), and are accessible by using the ‘swing touch’ control system. The Cowon also sports an FM tuner and recorder; similarly you can record your own voice.

Sandisk e200 MP3 player

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Sandisk e200 MP3 Player

Sandisk’s new portable MP3 player is quite an attractive device, with a 1.8inch TFT color screen and scratch resistant titanium back cover, it measures in at only 1.7�?W x 3.5�?H x 0.5�?D.

The e200 has a maximum capacity of 6GB ~ 1400 songs

Audio/image/video playback

Digital FM tuner and recorder

Slots for additional memory and content cards

Lithium rechargeable battery.

All this for 300USD…

ZVUE 500 Portable Media Player

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ZVUE 500 PMP

The PMP, from Handheld Entertainment, is expected to be released mid 2006, and will measure approx. 3.5�? x 5.5�? x 0.5�?. The ZVUE 500 will have a 3.5�? screen (320×240 resolution @ 30fps), containing 1GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi, memory card slots, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and the ability to plat both Windows Media Video and Audio files. The portable media player is expected to cost no more than 300USD

Samsung Digimax i6

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Samsung Digimax i6

Samsung has announced the new Digimax i6 Personal Media Player [PMP], which means it can play both music and video while also being able to take pictures at 6-megapixel quality.

The i6 also has a 2.5 inch TFT LCD, Advanced Shake Reduction [ASR], its own movie editing ability, 1cm super-macro, and a stand to transfer images and recharge.

Oh and in case you were wondering here are the dimensions: 96 x 61 x 18.5 mm

Expect to see it early this year

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

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The Nokia 770 is best described as an Internet tablet, meaning that it has a fully capable web browser, email, video, audio, rss feeds, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flash and card memory. However, the tablet excludes such PDA features as contact and calendar management, as well as VoIP and an IM service.

The high-resolution screen of the 770 beats any PDA, it is also very easy to use, and connects to Wi-Fi as well as is required.

Nokia 770

Weight: 230 g
Dimensions: 141 x 79 x 19 mm
High-resolution (800×480) touch screen with up to 65,536 colors

Check out the full list of specifications here

USR9610

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Another Skype phone…

USR9610 USB Skype Phone

Tacky to some, impressive to others, the USRobotics speakerphone looks like a hybrid spaceship cross stereo system. The USB speakerphone will feature echo-cancellation, volume controls and a mute button.

“(January 5, 2006) – USRobotics, a leader in Internet access and networking known for quality, innovation, and performance, announced the availability of its Skype-certified USB Internet Speakerphone, the newest in the company’s family of Skype products. The speakerphone will be available through resellers later this month and is priced at $49.99 (MSRP).�? (USR Press release)

Doro Skype Phone

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Skype, for those of you that have been living in a dark corner for the past year, is simply a computer program that enables you to make free international calls to any computer with that has an Internet connected and is Skype enabled. The program is free, works on most new computers, and is easy to install.

Now to the fun part, instead of using headsets and speakers, there now are an increasing number of USB input phone options available. One of which is the Doro Skype phone –

Doro Skype Phone
Features:
USB broadband telephone.
A 315cm cord.
Plugs directly into your USB port.
Real time volume adjustment.
Supports most Softphone programs
Comes with all the software you need.

System Requirements:
Windows 98SE,ME, 2000, XP.
USB 1.1 or higher.
Broadband Internet connection required

Slim lined, ergonomic, and aesthetically pleasing, the Doro is easy to use and is space efficient. The Doro is currently available for around 50USD.