
Thanko has started to sell their brand new Portable Media Player in the Japanese market. Known as the Thanko DTLMP45AV, the gadget features a 4.3-inch LCD display with a 480 x 272 resolution and a 8GB of internal memory, which is upgradable via a microSDHC card slot (up to 8GB). The player also supports DivX, FLV, RM, RMVB, WMV and H.264 file formats. If you want one, you can buy this portable gadget for 14,800 Yen or around $164. [GeekStuff4U]

Using the Thanko USB Turntable, you can easily convert your vinyl record albums into digital files. The gadget works well with those 33 and 45 records and is compatible with both Windows and OS X platforms. You just need to connect the USB turntable to the USB port, open the audio software (Windows’ Sound Recorder or Mac’s Garage Band), and see the records being taped on to the hard disk. The Thanko USB Turntable is currently available for 14,900 Yen or equal to $164. [Product Page]

Thanko is known for their USB gadgets such as the USB Cigarette or the Silent Mouse EX. The company comes back with the USB Guitar link, which connects the electric guitar to the PC. Measuring 94mm × 50mm × 22mm, the device is compatible with Windows XP and Vista OS. The Thanko Guitar link is currently available in Japan for 4980 Yen ($55). [Thanko]

Thanko’s new EMP-708LITE Vonia earbuds Thanko Japan transmit sound directly into your brain by vibrating bones in your skull. The bone conduction earphones are waterproof and are good till a depth of 5 meters. Sadly, the Vonia EMP-708LITE is available only in Japan for 4280 Yen ($45). More

If you are searching for a silent keyboard that won’t disturb your roommate at night while typing, the Thanko Silent Keyboard EX might be the perfect answer for you. Priced at 4,980 Yen ($52), the keyboard only produces 44.5 dB of noise, which is 16.5 dB quieter than the ordinary keyboard. You can combine the Thanko’s Silent Keyboard EX with the Silent Mouse EX. The keyboard measures 445mm x 146mm x 37mm. More

Thanko is back with its stunning Silent Mouse EX, an 800dpi USB mouse with only 35.5db noise lever compare to the usual 58.0 db that most mouse makes. The mouse is perfect for those who want to work silently at night. If you are interested, you can buy the Thanko Silent Mouse EX for 3,180 Yen ($33). [Akihabara]

Thanko Japan has unveiled the M100 Pico Projector that can project a 45-inch screen from a distance of 2-meters. The projector also sports a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, a mono speaker, 10 lumens brightness, a contrast ratio of 200:1, and a mini tripod. Measuring 37mm × 60mm × 61mm and weighing 142-grams, the Thanko M100 is available in Japan for 28,200 Yen ($300). [Product Page]

Here is the second generation of the Thanko Classical MP3 Clock, the DX version. The alarm clock allows you to select different alarms, or alternatively you can add your favorite MP3 tunes or even a sounds that you have recorded yourself. The MP3 Clock DX is currently available at GeekStuff4U for 3,850Yen or equal to $40. [Product Page via iPod and MP3 Players]

You can use this mouse to attract the attention of everyone around. The spider mouse from Thanko features some sort of preserved eight-legged creature within. There is also a scorpion version to suit your fancy. You can buy the spider or scorpion mouse for 1,480 Yen ($15) a pop. Please remember that if you suffer from arachnophobia, then you should not buy this mouse. [Thanko]

Thanko Japan always offers unique USB products. They are now selling a USB cigarette, which is a USB version of the electronic cigarette which gives smokers the pleasure of a cigarette without the smoke screwing up others. However, the device does not have nicotine or tar. It charges via USB and comes complete with 11 filter butts and the atomizer. The Thanko USB cigarette is available for 2980 Yen or around $33. [Thanko]