Here is the heart rate monitor that speaks your pulse readings, eliminating the need to look at a display during workouts. ECG heart rate readings and warnings for when your heart rate is above or below your target zone are spoken in a clear voice through the included earbud headphones every one to five minutes. A chest strap continuously measures your pulse rate and wirelessly sends readings to a cell phone-sized receiver. What makes this gadget special is that it also plays MP3 and WMA files. It pauses music to relay heart rate information and automatically resumes the song. The MP3 player provides a 1GB of storage space that stores up to 200 songs. [Hammacher]
Disney fans will be happy to know that Sony has officially released the new Sony Walkman S Series Disney-themed MP3 players. The series consists of the Sony NW-S740, S740K, S640, and S640K that come emblazoned with Mickey and Minnie mouse characters at the back. There are three patterns available as of Mickey only, Mini only and the couple together. Sony Japan has also released two original accessories, the case (1,680 Yen/$18) and the Mickey Phone stand (2, 680 Yen/$29). [SonyStyle via iPod and MP3 Players]
Thanko has finally launched the latest version of the Micro Sport MP3 Player. Known as the Micro Sport MP3 Player 2, the gadget comes with an in-ear system instead of the classic earphones. The Micro Sport MP3 Player 2 consists of two parts with the main body that features a 4GB of storage capacity, and a detachable earphone that you will have to plug through the audio input. If you want one, you can buy the Thanko Micro Sport MP3 Player 2 for 7,980 Yen ($87). [GeekStuff4U via iPod and MP3 Players]
3M’s MPro150 is a combination of a pico projector and an MP3 player. The gadget comes jam packed with a 1GB of internal memory, an integrated speaker, and an expandable microSD slot. The MPro150 allows projection up to 50-inches at 15 lumens brightness. Additional features include support for Microsoft Office applications as well as Adobe PDFs, photos and video. Priced at $395 a pop, the 3M MPro150 comes bundled with a built-in flip stand, a tripod, and a variety of input cables. [PlayerBites via iPod And MP3 Players]
After releasing SAFA Magic Study Touch, the company has also released the “Tting” DAP for the South Korean market, which is based on the motto of “Art to Fun”. The gadget uses a high quality sound codec from DOLPHIN Integration in France. In addition, the SAFA Tting also features the latest 3D G-sensor and 27 LED lights. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [AVING via iPod and MP3 Players]
The Opera M7 is the latest waterproof MP3 player from DigiFi. Available in white or black, the Opera M7 provides up to 12 hours of non-stop playback time. Meanwhile, the Quick Super Charge function allows you to fully charge the gadget’s battery for several hours. The Opera M7 lasupports MP3, WMA, APE, WAV audio playback and features several audio presents (normal, rock, pop, classical, bass, and jazz). The 2GB and 4GB models are priced at 49,000 Won ($42) and 59,000 Won ($51), respectively. [IMP3 via iPod and MP3 Players]
Teclast comes back with the new Teclast X23 USB MP3 player that is encased with a stylish metal-look design with a reflective, shiny trim around the edges. What makes this MP3 player special is that it features Microsoft PlayFX sound effects and the latest Rockchip technology. The gadget also has a simple OLED display and supports most of famous music files including WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, and APE. The USB direct-plugin interface removes the hassle of unnecessary cables, while the single button tactile control provides the ability to easily navigate through your music library. Sadly, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Teclast via iPod and MP3 Players]
The new Sony Walkman NWZ-A840 Series of MP3 players has a gorgeous design with a large 2.8-inch OLED screen. Measuring at 7.2mm, the gadget features a 64GB of storage space with an FM tuner, a built-in noise cancellation, and Sony’s famous impressive battery life of up to 29-hours music playback or up to 9-hours of video playback. The Sony NWZ-A840 also supports most of multimedia file formats. The Sony Walkman NWZ-A840 is currently available in bronze or gold finish. Video after the jump. Read more
Here is good news for those who are living in Canada because Sansa has finally launched the Sansa Clip+ MP3 player in that country. For your info, the new Sansa Clip+ comes equipped with a microSD card slot, a 1-inch OLED screen, an FM tuner with 40 presets, a built-in microphone and an equalizer for customizing the listening experience. The 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB models are priced at $49.99 CAD (US$48), $59.99 CAD (US$57), and $79.99 CAD (US$78), respectively. [dapreview]
iRiver today announced the availability of N20 PMOLED MP3 player. The gadget comes equipped with a 120 x 56 PMOLED (passive matrix OLED) screen with four lines of data, which is enough to display text and simple icons. The iRiver N20 alo supports most of popular music file formats including MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC, OGG, and WAV. The 2GB and 4GB versions are priced at $95 and $110, respectively. [IMP3 via iPod and MP3 Players]
