Movies. TV shows. Videos. All in a sleekly designed device that fits in your pocket. Less than half an inch thick, this SanDisk Sansa View is a sleek yet simple MP3 player with video capabilities, perfect for consumers to enjoy their favorite movies and shows while on the go!
Your personal videos and photos come alive on the large 2.4-inch color screen. Listen to MP3s, FM radio and audio books with big sound. This Sansa View Video and MP3 Player features 8 GB capacity, built-in microphone for recording and a smooth backlit scroll wheel for easy navigation to your music library, video collection or digital photos!
Features/Specifications:
* SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB USB 2.0 Video and MP3 Player
* General Features:
* Black color
* 8 GB capacity
* Video Player
* MP3 player
* FM tuner with 20 presets
* Built-in microphone for recording
* 2.4-inch color TFT display (320 x 240)
* microSD/SDHC expansion slot
* Audible audio books
* Headphone jack
* 35 hours of music, 7 hours of video battery life
* Supported music subscriptions: Yahoo! Music, Rhapsody To Go, Napster, eMusic
* Supported video services: Amazon Unboxed, TiVoToGo, Wal-Mart Video Service, MovieLink and Guba
* Supported File Formats:
* MPEG4, WMV, H.264 MP3, WMA, WAV, non-DRM AAC
* Supported Recordings:
* Voice: ADPCM 8 KHz
* FM: ADPCM 22.05KHz
* Unit Dimensions:
* 4.29 x 1.95 x 0.41-inches (L x W x D, approximate)
* 2.9 oz weight
* Regulatory Approvals:
* FCC
* CE
* C-Tick
* BSMI
* MIC
Package Includes:
* SanDisk Sansa View 8 GB USB 2.0 Video and MP3 Player
* USB cable
* Earphones
Additional Information:
* Product Requirements:
* Windows XP/Vista
* Windows Media Player 10 or 11
* CD-ROM drive
* microSD/SDHC memory card
* USB 2.0 port required for hi-speed transfer and charging
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
SanDisk Sansa View 8GB USB 2.0 MP4/MP3/ FM/Voice w/2.4" LCD
1GB USB MP4/MP3/ Voice/Camera w/2.5" LCD (Orange)
This palm-sized Audio/Video player and digital camera is a world full of entertainment at your fingertips. This innovative mobile digital media player lets movie and music buffs easily transport tons of their favorite digital media in their pocket.
This mobile digital media player is about the size of a small picture frame, but don't let its small size fool you there’s big digital entertainment packed in this little digital media player. This mobile digital media player features a large 2.5-inch ultra bright and crystal-clear LCD screen. This mobile digital media player is the perfect size for viewing your favorite music videos, TV shows or home videos.
With its built-in 1 GB of memory you’ll have all the storage you need for all your favorite media! Share your home movies, photos, music with friends and family on the TV or stereo via the audio and video out cable. Keep all your favorite digital videos, photos and music at your fingertips with this mobile digital media player!!
Features/Specifications:
* MP4 1 GB Mobile Digital Media Player & Digital Camera (Orange)
* General Features:
* Metallic orange and pearl design
* Compact and portable style
* Built in digital camera
* Huge 2.5-inch TFT LCD display
* 1 GB built in memory
* MP4 support and SD video ASF format direct play 320 x 240 at 30 fps
* Fast forward and fast rewind supported
* MP4 / MP3 / WMA, WAV playback
* Voice recording
* Digital album supports JPG, JPEG
* Built-in rechargeable battery
* Integrated SD card slot (tested up to 4GB)
* A/V output, earphone, DC jacks
* Digital camera specifications:
* 1280 x 1024 / 640 x 480 resolution (VGA)
* USB 1.1 interface
* Digital camcorder specifications:
* 320 x 240/640 x 480 resolution (VGA)
* Up to 11 minutes recording time
* USB 1.1 interface
* Unit Dimensions:
* 0.5 x 3.5 x 2.25-nches (H x W x L approximate)
Package Includes:
* Mobile Digital Media Player
* USB cable
* A/V cable
* 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable
* Power adapter (100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz)
* Headphones (earbud style)
* User’s manual
* Drivers CD 3-inch type
Additional Information:
* Product Requirements:
* Windows 98 / 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
* Available power outlet
* Available USB port
* CD-ROM for manual
Audio/Video MP4/MP3/JPG/DIVX Media Player 3.5" Hard Drive Case w/Remote - Store & Play Videos, Music or Photos Anywhere!
Portable Digital Entertainment!
Store and play videos, music or photos anywhere with this 3.5-inch USB 2.0 MP4/MP3 Multimedia Aluminum Ext IDE HDD Player! It features an MPEG/DIVX movie player, digital MP3 music player, digital JPEG photo album and an external USB 2.0 storage in one device!
Just add a 3.5-inch IDE hard drive into this cool black case, connect the player to a large screen TV, stereo system or PC and you're ready to go!
Features/Specifications:
* 3.5-inch USB 2.0 MP4/MP3 Multimedia Aluminum Ext IDE HDD Player
* General Features:
* Aluminum black design
* USB 2.0 interface
* Accepts a 3.5-inch IDE hard drive with up to 500 GB capacity (not included)
* Movie player
* Digital music player
* Digital photo album
* External USB storage
* Supports MPEG4/DIVX, MPEG2, MPEG1, MP3, JPEG files
* TV Format: NTSC/PAL/Auto
* Specifications:
* Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 22 kHz
* S/N Ratio: ≥90 dB (1 kHz 0 db)
* Dynamic Range: ≥80 dB (1 kHz 0 db)
* THD: 0.04%
* Power supply: DC 5V/2A
* Power Consumption: ≤ 800 mA
* Connectors:
* USB 2.0 port
* 15-pin VGA
* CX
* AV
* DC jack
* Power button
* Unit Dimensions:
* 1.5 x 4.5 x 7.5-inches (H x W x D, approximate)
Package Includes:
* USB 2.0 HDD Player
* Manual
* AV cables
* USB cable
* Remote control
* AC Adapter (100 - 240V, 50/60 Hz)
* Stand
* Mini screwdriver
* Screws
Additional Information:
* Notes:
* Model: HD-351
* 3.5-inch IDE hard drive NOT included
* Product Requirements:
* Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
* 3.5-inch IDE hard drive
* Available USB port
* Available power outlet
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Samsung YP-P2JCB/XEU 8GB MP4 player with touch screen/FM/Bluetooth
The Samsung YP-P2JCB/XEU ultrathin touchscreen MP4 player has a 8Gb storage capacity. This MP4 player features 5 hours of video playback and an FM tuner and radio. With its 3inch LCD screen and 30 hours of audio with 5 hours of video battery life, the Samsung YP-P2JCB/XEU delivers a crystal clear picture with sound. Comes in a stylish black design, including USB cable and headphones.
SONY 16GB NWZS636FR MP4 PLAYER Red
The Sony MP4 player comes in red and has a 16Gb storage capacity for playing high quality sound and video. This 16Gb premium video walkman features an ultra bright 2" LCD screen for video and photo playback. This MP4 player uses 4 clear audio technologies that work together to create a pure sound true to the original source. It also features crystal clear video, a SenseMe automatic playlist generator and includes pre-loaded music videos. Easily drag and drop content directly from Windows Media® Player and iTunes® (excludes iTunes®-DRM). Download and playback free video content through BBC iPlayer. The Sony 16GB NWZS638FR MP4 player lets you listen for longer as it has an incredible battery life that provides up to 40 hours of music playback and over 60 hours of video playback. This MP4 player comes with EX Style quality headphones, Windows Media Player 11, USB Cable, Content Transfer CD and Quick start guide.
Creative Zen 8GB MP4 player
The Creative Zen 4Gb MP4 player comes in a sleek black design, with a 4000 song capacity. With 25 hours of audio or alternatively 5 hours of video playback, the Creative Zen MP4 player has ample battery life. Features of this MP4 player include a 320x240 colour screen resolution with a crystal-clear LCD display and a built-in FM radio. Supports WMA/MP3/AAC formats and capacity can be expanded using standard SD memory cards. Includes earphones.
Pure Chronos iDock DAB & FM clock radio with iPod dock
Product Information
* Tuner - DAB / FM Radio
* Power - Mains
* Presets - 30 DAB/FM
* iPod Dock
* Auto Light Sensor
* Remote Control - Attaches by magnet
* Snooze Button
Chronos iDock is a combined DAB digital clock radio and iPod docking system which is perfect for the bedroom, study, or wherever your iPod likes to rest. Enjoy your music collection in high-quality stereo sound, recharge your iPod and catch up on the latest music and news on DAB. Chronos iDock includes a remote control and offers a comprehensive set of alarm functions.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Big Screen 1GB DV Digital Camera/Mp4 Player/PMP PLAYER With 2.5 Inch Screen/Games/EBook
About this Product
"
Strings 1GB Digital DV camera / Mp4 PMP Player
* 2.4"" TFT LCD Screen
* Games
* Dictionary
* Camera
* Sound Recorder
* SD/MMC expansion card slot(max to 2GB)
* Movie play: Support MPEG-4 of ASF format or convert into ASF format by software provide with CD
* Playing effect : 320*240 @ 30 f /s
* Audio play: support MP3/WAV/WMA
* Support PICTURE & PHOTO files in JPEG and browse
* Personal Digital Voice Recorder (Mic or Line-in)
* Support AV out / AV in
* 1.3 MP digital camera! Digital camcorder! PC camera!
* Games/Calendar/Clock indication/E-album(JPEG)/E-book(TXT)
* Frequency response:20 Hz -20KHz
* Voice Recording range 8KHZ~48KHZ
* Compression rate:8 Kbps - 320 Kbps for MP3;24 Kbps - 128 Kbps for WMA
* Built-in lithium battery
* Play 6+ hrs (Audio) or 3+ hrs (Video)
* Dimension: 90x60x 17.5m
* 30 Days Warranty
Cisco Digital Media Player 4400G
Enhance the Digital Media Experience
The Cisco Digital Media Player 4400G is a highly reliable, IP-based digital media player that controls the display and playback of rich digital media, including high-definition live broadcasts or on-demand video, Flash animations, graphics, text tickers, and other web content, through on-premise digital signage and Enterprise TV displays.
Using the Cisco Digital Media Manager software application, you can flexibly and remotely publish centralized content over the web to networked digital displays. The Cisco Digital Media Player 4400G can be attached to virtually any on-premise digital display at any location, including bank branch offices, retail stores, break rooms, or lobbies, helping you reach key constituents anywhere, anytime.
Benefits include:
* Flexible, real-time publishing
* Broadcast Enterprise TV
* Low on-going operational costs and ease of use
* Speedy deployment
* Reliability and power of the network
Features include:
* Support for MPEG 1/2/4 part 10 AVC in standard definition and high definition as well as graphics, web content, Adobe Flash 9 animation, and tickers
* Local storage of 4 GB for reliability and performance
* IP-enabled delivery of live broadcasting and on-demand video content
* Small form factor: 10" x 8" x 2" at 4.5 lb.
* Low power consumption
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Friday, July 11, 2008
iPod shuffle now "world's smallest MP3 player"
Damn, looks like even the humble iPod shuffle is getting a bump today. After having sold 10 million of the first-gen shuffles, the new model is now reportedly the size of the iPod radio remote, comes in just a 1GB capacity, and sports a shiny new aluminum body with a clip for easy wearability. Steve's calling it the "world's smallest MP3 player" and hey, who are we to argue? It's available for preorder today and expected to ship with its itty bitty dock and ear buds sometime in October, for the bargain basement price of only $79.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Unconfirmed: New iPod Nanos Coming Next Week, Called iPod Touch?
The last few months of iPod rumors have all come down to this, a final push before the supposed launch next week. What's going to be new? Supposedly, a two-inch-square flash-based iPod that may be called the iPod Touch, based on the fact that it's going to play back video and cost $299 and $399 for 4GB and 8GB.
If the rumor is true, It would essentially be a phone-less iPhone, which was what everyone's been thinking Apple would bring. It makes sense that they're not following up with a 6G iPod that looks exactly like the iPhone, instead making a smaller nano with a larger screen that fits easily in your pocket. Then later this year or early next year they can come out with a big 6G iPod with a huge 16:9 screen and an iPhone-like interface. Of course, this is all conjecture now, but the pieces do start to fit together. [9 to 5 Mac]
Update: The link's gone down because of supposed TOS violations. Should be back up in a few days.
Touchscreen iPod Due This November Says Our Secret Source
Apple's upcoming iPod will make its debut this November and will definitely feature a touchscreen, Gizmodo has learned. Let's just say that we have a couple of people fairly high up the Apple food chain who have made it known that the iPod's touchscreen is truly the bee's knees. Apple is also apparently working its tail off to make sure that the planned November launch of the new iPod will still happen.
Our super secret sources didn't reveal any information regarding the iPod's rumored wireless capabilities, however.
Oh, and those pictures? Those were supplied by a fine reader of ours, Samuel Mularczyk. Supposedly, they were found on Apple's Web site. Granted, they pictures do read "iPhone," but no one ever said that the iPod and iPhone won't be one in the same, right? (But yes, it could just be another silly mock up.)
UPDATE: Oh, vanity, thy name is fake iPhone picture! Ok, so we're pretty darn sure the above picture is as fake as fake can be. How do we know? Well, the Darth Vader artwork was actually done by another reader, Kreg Steppe, some time ago. We'll work on getting better sources for pictures next.
ThinkSecret: New Video iPod Coming
Thinksecret chimes in today with a rumor about something I've been thinking about for awhile now: What's next for the iPod Video? Specifically, they claim to have confirmation that Apple is wrapping up development on a video-enabled iPod with a 3.5" touch-enabled color screen. One of the problems with a device with a 3.5" screen is, where do you put the controls. Apple's solution, if this rumor is true, is to put the controls on the screen itself. This rumor is in alignment with recent Apple patent filings for using gestures on a touch-screen.
If this is true, I'll buy this device without reservation. Like many, I've been waiting for an Apple PDA of some sort for years and a device like this might finally come close to what I'd expect Apple to release. Apple doesn't need to buy Palm, they just need to keep expanding the iPod as a device to tie together the different parts of our computing experience. An iPod video "tablet" would fit that bill nicely.
While I personally believe that Apple is definitely working on an upgrade to its video iPod and that this is likely the form factor, I don't believe it will ship in "late March or early April" as ThinkSecret suggests. I believe we won't see an upgrade to the iPod video line until September or October.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
MP3 / MP4 Player Watches from China
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The two pictures of the player and cartridge on the cover of the Strategic Business Plan 2006 were sent to members of the NLS National Advisory Committee on Audio Equipment after its September meeting with encouragement to disseminate them. As a result, William Graczyk of the Wisconsin regional library and committee member posted a detailed description on a web site for blind readers, for the benefit of patrons who can not see the photographic images. The following description updates his.
The player pictured is the basic model. The player is about 6 by 9 by 2 inches, in comparison with the cassette book machine (CBM), which is 9 by 11 by 3 inches, or 108 cu. in. compared to 300 cu. in. Weight of the digital talking book player is slightly over two pounds compared to the C-1's seven pounds. The body of the player is dark charcoal grey to create maximum visual contrast between the background of the case and the colors of the buttons.
The Rewind, Play and Fast Forward controls are centered and are close to the front edge of the player: The square green Play button controls stopping and starting playback of the book. The white triangular Rewind and Fast Forward buttons to the left and right of the Play button move through the book more quickly the more times they are pressed. Each key press gives audible feedback about how far ahead or back the user is moving. Just behind the navigation buttons are the Power, Sleep and Volume buttons: The round red Power button turns the player on and off. It is close to the left edge of the player. The white Sleep button, shaped like a crescent moon, will turn the player off thirty minutes after it is pressed. It is centered, just behind the Play button. The yellow Volume controls are shaped like arrowheads pointing up and down. They are close to the right edge of the player. Just behind these controls is a raised line running from one side of the player to the other. This line divides the six most frequently used controls located towards the front of the player from the Tone and Speed controls which are located behind the tactile raised line and on either side of the round speaker.
ZEN Micro: New Digital Player from Creative Reviewed
We would like to introduce to you one more representative of the Creative MP3 player family. This even more advance solution is definitely worth your attention. High-quality sound quality, long battery life and convenient use. Check it out yourself!A very short while ago we published a review of the Zen Touch (see our article called Creative ZEN Touch Player: Love Me Tender), a small-size digital audio player from Creative with most original controls, and I thought then that the Zen family had reached the height of perfection and we would have to wait for a long time to see a new model of this glorious series.
But I was wrong: the company’s engineers decided to please us with yet another novelty. The new model is called Zen Micro and, like all devices of the Zen series, it uses a miniature hard disk drive as a storage medium.
Without unnecessarily puffing up this introduction, I invite you to get going right away and check out the specification of the new device.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Mickey Mouse Style MP3 Player / Blue
Features:
- Disney Mickey Mouse Design Mp3 player
- Indicator LED
- Mini USB 2.0
- Volume up/down
- Next/Previous
- Fast USB 2.0 transfers
Specification:
- Storage Memory: 2GB
- Playback time: 9 hours
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Size: 3cm
- Weight: 18g
Package Include:
- 1 x Disney Mickey Mouse MP3 player
- 1 x Stereo earphone
- 1 x USB cable
Package Information:
- Product G.W (KG): 0.25 KG
New Sony Ericsson Walkman handsets incoming
Pocket-lint can reveal Sony Ericsson is poised to unveil some exciting new handsets in the
We have received invites to two press events for phone launches, the first for a Walkman model that was debuted at the CES show in January, the second for unknown new "hero" handsets for the summer.
The Walkman model to get an imminent UK launch is the flip-down W350i featuring the latest "Walkman on Top" technology that will be shown to UK press next week, along with something dubbed "Sound Snacks" that is yet to be unveiled.
The Sony Ericsson W350i measures 10mm thick and when shown off in the States, was available in ice blue, hypnotic black and graphic white.
An EDGE device offering a 1.9-inch screen, Bluetooth and 512MB Memory Stick, the flip design allows for the phone to be used as a music player with the flippy bit closed, covering the keys.
The second, larger press event is scheduled for the 17 June and is thought to be Sony Ericsson's big summer launches - phones and accessories - and not just stuff we've already seen at Mobile World Congress.
Pocket-lint will be attending and will bring you all the news as it breaks.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Unconfirmed: New iPod Nanos Coming Next Week, Called iPod Touch?
The last few months of iPod rumors have all come down to this, a final push before the supposed launch next week. What's going to be new? Supposedly, a two-inch-square flash-based iPod that may be called the iPod Touch, based on the fact that it's going to play back video and cost $299 and $399 for 4GB and 8GB.
If the rumor is true, It would essentially be a phone-less iPhone, which was what everyone's been thinking Apple would bring. It makes sense that they're not following up with a 6G iPod that looks exactly like the iPhone, instead making a smaller nano with a larger screen that fits easily in your pocket. Then later this year or early next year they can come out with a big 6G iPod with a huge 16:9 screen and an iPhone-like interface. Of course, this is all conjecture now, but the pieces do start to fit together. [9 to 5 Mac]
Update: The link's gone down because of supposed TOS violations. Should be back up in a few days.
Three New Apple Ipod Models in the Works including a Widescreen one
There are rumors going around, and this time its got to do with Apple Computers, who once again are keeping mum on the possibility of three new iPod models that are set to be launched in 2007. The new iPod models include the much-awaited widescreen video-centric iPod, and the highly rumored 16GB Flash-based video player.
The three unreleased iPods may replace the current fifth-generation iPod. Apparently, it all depends on how the buyers react to Apple’s upcoming se-top box, which has been codenamed iTV. It has been said that if the buyers do not like the design, the widescreen iPod may not come out at all. That is until we are ready for it.
The reports really do not contain any details of the other two iPods that are supposedly going to be released in 2007. However, a Wall Street analyst indicated a 16GB Flash-based video-capable iPod. In fact, most of Apple’s products get leaked out inevitably when Wall Street analysts indicate so.
What we do know for sure, is that Apple is focusing mainly on the iPhone, iTV and their new Mac OS X10.5. So stay tuned. We will be back with more rumors!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Apple introduces the new iPhone 3G
The new iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking, built-in GPS, and iPhone 2.0 software that supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs hundreds of third party applications built with the iPhone SDK. Available in 22 countries on July 11, iPhone 3G comes in two models: an 8GB model priced at $199 (US) and a 16GB model priced at $299 (US). Filed under: iPhone. Read more: apple.com/iphone
Announcing the MobileMe Internet service
The new MobileMe Internet service delivers push email, push contacts and push calendars to native applications on iPhone, iPod touch, Macs and PCs. A subscription-based service with 20GB of storage for $99 (US) per year for individuals and $149 (US) for a Family Pack, MobileMe provides a suite of elegant, ad-free web applications — Mail, Contacts and Calendar, a Gallery for viewing and sharing photos, and iDisk for storing and exchanging documents — that deliver a desktop-like experience through any modern browser. Filed under: Mac. Read more: apple.com/mobileme
Samsung U3 Review
The Samsung U3 has been on the market for a while now, but like other small players like that it's not as easily outdated as bigger players that fight for the newest features. With the exception of adding OLED screens, players like the U3 have more or less been stagnating feature wise for the last 3 years. This means the U3 is still a very good candidate. It's pretty well equipped with an FM radio, touch buttons, recording, and integrated USB connector. Read on to see how well it does in real life
Norwegian Railroads to Rent Archos PMPs on Board
As part of an entertainment upgrade on the railroads in
The plan is to add power outlets and Internet to the trains on some routes in
New Creative Player Within 2 Months, but it Won't be Called Share
Remember the rumored Zen Share WiFi player? It's not coming. In a recent press conference Creative Nordic Product Manager Jan Hvidberg confirmed that there was a device called Share in development at one stage, but this device has apparently been dropped due to technical difficulties. He did however say that Creative is to present a new player within the next two months and design is apparently the key word. There has been a lot of rumors surrounding the Share/X-Fi but this is as close to facts we've been in ages.
According to Hvidberg there will also be no more hard drive based players from Creative. Ever. This means that whatever player will be presented in the future will be flash, no matter what type of player it is. Whether or not this information is true or not only time will tell, but one would think that it's pretty accurate coming from someone that high up. No official word has come from Creative America however so there's always a 0,1% chance he spoke too soon. Either way, this doesn't in any way exclude the rumors of an X-Fi based player - possibly with WiFi, Bluetooth or touch screen for all we know - it just means the player won't be called Share and it will be flash based.
If you recall, not too long ago the Zune 2.5 update added support for games development. The XNA team released their first game (via Got Zune) for those willing to dive into the XNA dev software. If you are willing to spend 5 min or so, it is relatively easy to get these games going on the Zune. There are a few guides out there, but take a look at this video that Cruleworld had made for and see how easy it is to get games onto your Zune. Really you don’t need any development experience, just a little old fashion pointing and clicking.
While many of these games are more hobbyist creations, they are rather entertaining and give of a taste of what it to come on the Zune in terms of gaming. Personally, im still holding out for my top Zune game picks. In the mean time head over to the abi Zune Forum to check out the video and get some help if you need it.
iriver is continuing to spit out the players shown at CES and now it's time for the Spinn and the Lplayer. Considered to be an upgrade from the Clix 2 the Spinn will continue the AMOLED based players and upgrade the screen size and resolution among with other upgrades. The Lplayer can best be described as a bigger version of the S10 with the framed screen covering the entire player and navigation is handled by the D-click system.
The Spinn screen is now 3.2" and has a resolution of 480x272 which means it will be very sharp and have better colors than any LCD based player due to the AMOLED screen. It will also have Bluetooth and support Adobe Flash and European customers can expect a DAB radio in there too.
The Lplayer is tiny, small and basically not very big. Imagine a cell phone screen in a plastic frame and that's the Lplayer. The screen resolution is 320x240 which means it can still do pretty decent video and there's also a radio in there. Like the Spinn it does 25 hours of audio while video playback is slightly lower at 4 hours. The Lplayer will launch in June according to iriver and will be available in 2, 4 and 8GB.
One of the great things about SanDisk’s line of Sansa MP3 players it the microSD card slot. All of them have this feature except for the Sansa Clip. This means you can double, sometimes triple the capacity of the player relatively cheap. The microSD slot is a great future proofing or rather life extending feature on an MP3 player.
While SanDisk Sansa players lead the industry in upgradable and removable storage there are a few others that contain that will be able to take advantage of this microSD card. These players include the Insignias, the Cowon D2, Creative Zen, and some of the newer irivers like the E100 and the Spinn.
No Zune Phone But Zune Touch Soon
SFGate recently interviewed Robbie Bach. This is the guy in charge of the Xbox, Zune, and Windows
At first Robbie touts the fact that Windows Mobile devices will continue to outsell the iPhone and the Blackberry. But then he goes on to state that, “We don't make phones ourselves. We don't have any plans to make phones ourselves.” He goes on to explain that Windows Mobile is currently in the position to take advantage of their belief that, “…a phone is a very personal thing. Different people want different types of phones.”
While this rules out the possibility of a Zune branded phone, it may not rule out the Zune as a piece of software or service on a windows mobile device. When discussing the MP3 player market Robbie goes on to state that Microsoft has a broader goal not just including hardware but also software and services. He states that, “…software and services, at least in theory, can be used on a lot of different types of devices.” This I think is a ways off, but it does show the future of the Zune brand.
So what did he have to say about the Zune “Touch”?
HISTORY
The predecessors to digital audio players are portable CD and MiniDisc players, which are commonly known as "Portable Audio Devices". Although the data is digitally stored on discs, neither one is able to support digital file formats.
The first mass-produced DAP was created in 1997 by SaeHan Information Systems, which domestically sold its “MPMan” player in the middle of 1998.[3] The South Korean company then licensed the players to Eiger Labs which distributed them—now branded as Eiger Labs MPMan F10—to the North American market during the summer of 1998.[4] The flash-based players were available in 16 MB storage capacity.
The Rio PMP300 from Diamond Multimedia was introduced in September 1998, a few months after the MPMan. It was a success during the holiday season, with sales exceeding expectations.[5] Interest and investment in digital music were subsequently spurred from it.[6] Because of the player's notoriety as the target of a major lawsuit, the
In 1998, Compaq developed the first hard drive based DAP using a 2.5" laptop drive. It was licensed to HanGo Electronics (now known as Remote Solution), which first sold the PJB-100 (Personal Jukebox) in 1999. The player had an initial capacity of 4.8 GB, which was advertised to be able to hold 1200 songs.[8]
In October 2001, Apple Computer (now known as Apple Inc.) unveiled the first generation iPod, the 5 GB hard drive based DAP with a 1.8" Toshiba drive. With the development of a minimalistic user interface and a smaller form factor, the iPod was initially notable within users of the Macintosh community. In July 2002, Apple introduced the second generation update to the iPod. It was compatible with Windows computers through Musicmatch Jukebox (now known as Y!Music Musicmatch Jukebox). The iPod series, which grew to include microdrive and flash-based players, has become the market leader in DAPs.
In 2002, Archos released the first official PMP, the Archos Jukebox Multimedia.[9] Manufacturers have since implemented abilities to view images and play videos into their devices.
Although online music services such as RealNetworks’ Rhapsody offered legal downloads through a subscription plan, the launch of the iTunes Store in 2003 established the model of selling individual songs for purchase.
Digital Players
More commonly referred to as an MP3 player, a digital audio player ("DAP") is a consumer electronics device that stores, organizes and plays audio files. Some DAPs are also referred to as portable media players as they have image-viewing and/or video-playing support. Most DAPs are powered by rechargeable batteries, some of which are not user replaceable. Listening to music stored on DAPs is typically through earphones connected with a 3.5 mm jack.
Digital audio players are generally categorized by storage media:
- Flash-based Players: These are non mechanical solid state devices that hold digital audio files on internal flash memory or removable flash media called memory cards. Due to technological advancements in flash memory, these originally low-storage devices are now available commercially ranging up to 32 GB.[1] Because they are solid state and do not have moving parts they require less battery power and may be more resilient to hazards such as dropping or fragmentation than hard disk-based players. Basic MP3 player functions are commonly integrated into USB flash drives.
- Hard drive-based Players or Digital Jukeboxes: Devices that read digital audio files from a hard disk drive (HDD). These players have higher capacities currently ranging up to 250 GB.[2] At typical encoding rates, this means that thousands of songs – perhaps an entire music collection – can be stored on one player.
- MP3 CD Players: Portable CD players that can decode and play MP3 audio files stored on CDs.
