
Here is a new member of the Samsung Yepp MP3 player series. The Samsung Popcorn Yepp U5 comes with basic pedometer functions or M·B·A(Mountain·Bike·Athletics) and a super contrast black and white display screen. Sadly, pricing info is still unavailable. [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players]

Samsung will launch the U5 MP3 player that comes with a special fitness program in the Korean market. This program will allow you to know calorie consumption you can expect from your exercises. The player also supports Samsung’s DNSe 3.0 (Digital Natural Sound Engine) sound enhancement technology, a 1-inch OLED display, an FM radio, a 2GB of internal storage, and up to 20 hours of playback time. Unfortunately, there is no word yet on pricing or availability. [AVING via iPod and MP3 Players]

The VEDIA Idunn A1 is an MP3 player that was designed by Polish jeweler Jaroslaw Westermark. This luxurious MP3 player features 18 carat gold, high-grade silver, and Baltic amber. Only 10 of these players are available for purchase. But, if you really want to purchase it, you will have to pre-order and wait for about two months. No word on pricing so far. [VEDIA via iPod and MP3 Players]

The latest Sony MP3 player features a simplified interface with keys that are clearly laid out and raised. There is a high contrast screen, with light text on a dark background, making it easy to read. Available in 4GB to 8 GB of storage space, the gadget also features FM radio. Sadly, it is only a concept that was created by Damien Crossan. [Yanko via iPod and MP3 Players]

Tokyo-based online gadget store Thanko offers the Sport MP3, which is a combination of neckband earphones and an MP3 player. It is the perfect solution for people who wants to listen to music and do sports at the same time. Weighing at only 40grams, the wearable gadget comes with a 2GB of memory, a USB port, supports MP3/WMA/WAV files and features up to 5 hours of battery life. You can buy this gadget for $50 at Geek Stuff 4 U plus shipping price. [Geek Stuff 4 U via iPod and MP3 Players]

Showcased at CeBIT 2009, the Odys MP X66-NEO music player plays all MP3 files, and supports photo and video recording functions. The gadget features a 2.8-inch high-resolution TFT LCD display with sensor touch and slide key and a 8GB built-in memory, FM radio, and e-book. You can buy this player for about $125. [Gizmowatch via iPod and MP3 Players]

The MashiMaro MP3 player is now available in China. In case you didn’t know, MashiMaro is a famous Korean rabbit character. It has 2GB of flash memory and supports for MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, ACT, WAV, and APE audio playback. Its battery lasts roughly 9 hours. Available in white, pink and blue, the MashiMaro MP3 player retails for $40 in China. [imp3 via iPod and MP3 Players]

This Cassette MP3 Player is similar with the old-fashioned Cassette MP3 Player that we mentioned last year. Available in 45, 60, or 90-minute capacities, the gadget requires the user to manually rotate the spool to charges the kinetic battery. You can simply rotate the second spool to select songs. [Yanko via iPod and MP3 Players] More

After releasing the Samsung F480 “La Fleur”, this Korean giant company also release the special edition Yepp Q1 “La Fleur”. This player offers a new User Interface matching their Flower concept. As a reminder, “La Fleur” means “Flower” in French. Each purchase of this gadget also comes with a case with a nice little flower on its back. The Samsung Yepp Q1 features a 2.4 inch QVGA display and supports DNSe 3.0 technology to deliver optimal sound for your music and video. [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players]

Designed by Rhea Jeong, the Colorsonic MP3 player is a futuristic MP3 player concept that will display its playlist using colors to represent a specific music genre. The player also has special software and website that allows you to log on and trade color rings. It is currently in its project phase at this time. Rhea Jeong came up with this concept during a summer internship with Samsung. [Yanko via iPod and MP3 Players]