Cowon has announced the availability of its new iAUDIO 9 digital audio player. Measuring 95mm x 43mm x 8.9mm and weighing at just 40grams, the gadget features a 2-inch TFT screen with a 320×240 pixels resolution and supports most of popular multimedia files including MP3, WMA, FLAC, OGG, WAV, WMV and AVI (DviX). The Cowon iAUDIO 9 is scheduled to be released in Japan sometimes next month. The 8GB model retails for 14,800 Yen ($160), while the 16GB model is priced at 17,800 Yen ($193). [Cowon via iPod and MP3 Players]
Transcend has announced the availability of its MP330 digital audio player for the mass market. Available in black or white, the gadget supports a wide variety of file formats including FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) alongside MP3, WMA, WAV, and WMA-DRM10 protected music files. What makes this music player more interesting is that it has a high signal-to-noise ratio of over 90dB, delivering superior audio output quality. Additional features include seven advanced equalizer effects, an integrated FM radio, lyrics support and a built-in USB connector. The Transcend MP330 is currently available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB models. [VR-Zone]
Here is a new DAP from iRiver that you can give to your girl as her sweet birthday present. The iRiver Smiley Eye is compatible with MP3 and WMA files only. You can buy this gadget at GeekStuff4U for 16,500 Yen ($171). [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players]
Samsung has announced the availability of its new Q2 DAP. As a successor of the YP-Q1 Diamond, the gadget has a 2.4-inch QVGA display with DNSe 3.0 sound effect support, FM radio, mini games, and text viewer. Its battery is capable to provide up to 50 hours of playback time. The 8GB and 16GB models are priced for $100 and $130, respectively. [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players]
LG today announced the availability of the UP3 Neon in South Korea. This player is currently available in 2GB and 4GB storage space. The gadget supports MP3, WMA and WAV file formats and FM Radio. The 2GB and 4GB models are priced at Won 55,000($40) and Won 69,000($51), respectively. [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players]
Cowon has decided to upgrade the D2 DAP to a D2+ version. The player measures 78mm x 55.4mm x 16.6mm and weights at only 91grams. It boasts a 2.5 inch QVGA LCD with a SDHC Cards slot and support up to 32GB SDHC Cards. The gadget is available in two different flavors with or without DMB tuner and in either 4, 8 or 16GB storage space. Other features include a new calculator, notepad, improved LCD, user interface and radio recording. [Cowon via iPod and MP3 Players]
The MobiBLU UFO digital audio player doubles as an MP3 player and a Bluetooth speaker/headset. Available in 2, 4, and 8GB storage space, the gadget is compatible with MP3, WMA, and Ogg audio files and offers a built-in speakers (2Watts), and Bluetooth. Its battery offers 15 hours with headphones or 5 hours with its speakers. The MobiBLU UFO measures 90mm x 42mm. [dapreview via iPod and MP3 Players]
Korean manufacturer MyRacer has roiled out the Lisse S10. Weighing at only 22grams, the gadget measures 46 mm x 40 mm x 11mm. This little player is currently available in 2GB or 4GB variants and supports MP3, WMA and WAV file formats. 
It also has an OLED screen. [Lisse via iPod and MP3 Players]
Here is another digital audio player from JVC. Dubbed as the JVC Alneo XA-M series DAP, the player features a six-line OLED display, 100-song playlists and an FM tuner. Basically it’s an entry level MP3 player, but what’s cool about this gadget is that it offers 35 hours of continuous playback, which is quite a long time if you ask me. Available in red, white, black, blue and pink-gold, the JVC Alneo XA-M DAP is priced at $120 for the 1GB model, $140 for the 4GB model, and $160 for the 6GB model. [Impress via iPod and MP3 Players Blog]
AnythingbutiPod provides us enough info about the new Creative Zen Krystal. The new DAP features 4GB of storage capacity, FM Tuner, a blue OLED display, a built-in pedometer and support for MP3 and WMA file formats. Measuring 57mm x 37mm x 10.8mm, the gadget in currently available at Creative’s Hong Kong site for approx. €55. [AnythingButiPod via iPod Blog]
