This handy and compact APod AP269 Multimedia Player is flash-based and offers a lot of punch for a PMP it’s size. It comes available in 512MB capacity for $49 and 1GB capacity for $70. It boasts a 1.8-inch OLED display, an FM tuner, photo album, games, and support for most audio/video formats.
From the monthly archives:
April 2006
Altec Lansing has just released their XM3120 for XM Satelite Radio’s Delphi Roady and Audiovox speakers. The XM3120 features a 20-foot antenna for excellent reception. All you would need to do is Delphi Roady or Audiovox Xpress satellite radio receivers in the slot on top of the speakers. They are now available for $99.99. Via New Launches.
Check out this soccer/futbol shaped Mp3 player made by Matsunichi. The MF228 features 80 x 48 pixel display and stores 256/512MB of memory. Some other features include a FM/voice recorders and support for MP3/WMA/WAV files. The measurements are 45.2mm in diameter. Release date is set for May 1st, but there’s no price date. Via Engadget.
Recently the 2.7 Firmware for the PSP was just released. It enabled users to play online flash games and watch flash movies. Some may not know of being able to play off-line Flash games. Here’s a quick tutorial on how-to-do it. First update to 2.7 Firmware and then enable Flash under system settings. Then download some flash games from wherever you find. I really enjoyed SCARYJAM8′S PSP FLASH GAME PACK on the Sony PSP forums. Then place the files here: file:/psp/common/flashgame.swf. Via Scaryjam8 of Sony Forums. Pack available here.
Portable gadgets have been really hot lately and this portable media player follows the trend. The Sorell DN10 features a 3.5 inch screen and sleek design. For storage, the Sorell DN10 has 1GB of internal memory with the function of adding more through the SD slot. The DN10 supports AVI DivX, Xvid, WMA, MP3, TXT, JPG, BMP and not to mention GPS. Via Akihabara News.
Seagate just released a 750 GB monster of an HDD based on the Seagate Barracuda 7200.10. It runs at 7,200rpm and has 16MB of cache memory. It also comes with both Windows and Macintosh software and a cool function which backs up your host computer’s hard drive when you press the button on the front of the unit. Price is set to be about $560 and it releases next month.
This Provina WinePod allows you to make your favorite wines all in your own home, and you don’t have to put it in the cellar. It’ll run you about $2000 (not much for you aficianados), but you have to get on the list.
With a small and sleek frame, the TØRQ N100 from Sound Solutions has the features of a PDA, phone, and GPS device all in one. The N100 features a 2.8 inch touch screen that show you where your destination is, duration, and what roads to not to take. As well as traffic alerts via Traffic Messege Channel. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera and Pocket PC software. The phone is dropping in the U.S next month, but no word on pricing just yet. Via Sci Fi Tech.
IXI’s latest phone is the Ogo CT-17, and is the perfect cellular device for communication. Some of its features include Instant Messaging, email news, SMS, voice, web browsing and RSS reader for podcasts. In addition, it includes Bluetooth that enables a wireless headset. The Ogo CT-17 is available worldwide and costs $62.17 in Germany Via New Launches.
Sanyo has just released their “CAPUJO†line of LCD TVs. They are available in 32-inch (LCD-32HD100) or 27-inch (LCD-27HD100) models. Both feature a 1366 x 768 native resolution, 160GB HDD, VISON image enhancemnet technology, an HDMI port, USB 2.0 connectivity, digital/analog tuners, and 5W x 2ch speakers. They’re now available in Japan for $2,546. Via Akihabara News.
