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Ministry of Sound has rolled out their new MP3 player which is called the MOSMP085. The gadget features five preloaded Ministry of Sound tracks and sports MP3, WMA and WAV file formats, along with protected WMA content from online stores such as Rhapsody. The player itself is pretty thin with a 51mm (2-inch) colour screen and comes in 1GB and 2GB capacity options. The MOSMP085 goes on sale later this month for approx. $120.
The Transformers Decepticon Soundwave Mp3 player from Takara/Tomy is not an exact Transformers replica but it still looks cool. The [tag]robot[/tag] is available this month for around $100, a bargain if you ask me. It comes with a slot for SD cards, along with the usual headphone jack and music controls. Unfortunately for most of you, it’s only available in Japan, unless you special order it here. It’s too cool for words, and ummm… more than meets the eye?
Bang & Olufsen has introduced a new Digital Audio Player called the Beosound 6. The gadget comes with a candy-bar shaped with stripped-down controls and a thin LCD display. It features a standard MP3 / WMA playback, 4GB of flash memory, a 65K color LCD screen, and USB connectivity. The player will also be accompanied by a leather case and the company’s A8 earphones. Bang & Olufsen Beosound 6 will retail for around $812. If you’re looking for value, look elsewhere because the $800+ price tag won’t give you a lot of bang for your buck (4GB?). This gadget is mostly for status.
The HMP-X5 MP3 player from Hitachi comes jam packed with 2GB of memory. The gadget plays MP3, WMA and WAV file formats. The four line display shows track information and other details. The player connects via USB and is compatible with Mac and Windows. Measuring 84mm × 29mm × 13mm and weighing 30.7grams, the Hitachi HMP-X5 MP3 player will be available in Japan from July 12 for $65.
Greenhouse Japan has introduced the Kana D MP3 player. The player provides only 512MB of storage capacity and plays MP3 and WMA files with support for voice recording in WAV format. The LCD display shows track information along with battery life. The gadget is powered by single AAA battery, which offers 7 hours of continuous playback. Measuring 28.5mm × 83mm × 22mm and weighing 25grams, the Greenhouse Kana D will be available in Japan from mid July for $ 27.
Via Newlaunches
The YV-150Z digital audio player by Samsung is now available in Japan.
The player offers 1GB of storage capacity and has compatibility with MP3, WMA, WMA DRM9, radio, and a voice recorder. The gadget weighs in at just 40grams. No info on pricing yet.
Via Akihabaranews
iRiver Japan has announced the availability of the iRiver U:MO 1GB digital audio player that can hold up to 240 songs, 18 hours of music recording time, or 72 hours of voice recording time. iRiver has also collaborated with mobile entertainment broadcaster USEN to offer entertainment including videos and music channels to the device for a low monthly subscription fee. The iRiver U:MO DAP is currently available only in Japan.
Via Mobilewhack
Toshiba Japan has released two new flash memory based Digital Audio Players that are enclosed in a smooth and shiny aluminium casing. Dubbed as the U102 and U101, these gadgets come with 2GB and 1GB of onboard memory, a 1.1 inch OLED display (96 x 96 resolution), and play WMA/MP3/WAV file formats. Other features include FM radio and transmitter, 1 bit DAC and DCTSC system for superior audio quality, The DAP will go on sale in Japan from May 19. The U102 will be available for $123, while the U202 for $150.
Via Newlaunches
The Samsung YP-U3 is an upgrade to its predecessor. It will be released in 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB storage capacity and a 1 inch OLED display. It will support MP3, WMA, and OGG file formats. This gadget also comes equipped with the RDS -capable FM tuner. There is no word on the pricing and availability of the Samsung YP-U3 DAP.
Via dapreview
The 2GB Samsung Yepp T9 “Dungeon & Fighter” edition DAP is now available for approx. $192. The player is a limited edition since only 10.000 units are produced.
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