Pioneer has proudly introduced the CDJ-850 digital media player, which is designed for DJs. Measuring 305mm x 364.4mm x 105.5mm and weighing 3.3 kg, the gadget features a 206mm jog dial with rotary selector and browse buttons and a 4Hz – 20kHz frequency response. The new Pioneer CDJ-850 is compatible with MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF digital audio formats recorded on USB storage devices or CD-R/RW discs. Each purchase comes equipped with the “Rekordbox” software, allowing you to analyze data such as the Wave, Beat Grid, BPM, and ID3 Tag of music files, create cues and loops settings as well as create and edit playlists. The Pioneer CDJ-850 digital media player will be released in August 2010 for $999. [Pioneer]
Amazon has started selling the Logitech Squeezebox Boom Network Music Player for only $199 each. For your info, the original price is $299.99 a pop. The Logitech Squeezebox Boom Network Music Player lets you listen to Internet radio, music services and even your own music files. Each purchase comes equipped with a 3.5mm line-in cord that works with iPod and other MP3 players. [Amazon via TechEBlog]
The August MB800 is a portable Hi-Fi system, which is ideal for home and outdoor entertainments. The gadget comes jam packed with an FM radio, an alarm clock, a couple of 3 watts stereo Hi-Fi speakers and a 5 watts subwoofer. What makes this music system more special is that it has an iPod dock, an SD/MMC card reader and a USB port for music playback from a memory card and USB flash disk. In addition, the August MB800 also has a 3.5mm audio line-in jack for playing music from an external MP3 player or music phone. Amazon sells the August MB800 music system for £29.49 or approx. $43. [Amazon]
If you aren’t quite Mr. Moneybags but still want to find out what all the fuss around digital radio is about, then you owe it to yourself to check out the PURE ONE MI Digital Radio. Despite the small size of the device it will feature superb audio quality as well as a high level of volume to boot. It features a USB socket that is meant for future updates and multi-lingual menus for international users. It will be retailing for just £34.99. [FarEastGizmos]
Amazon has started selling the Pure Sensia digital audio system for $299. The Sensia is known as the world’s first high resolution DAB digital and internet-connected radio with a unique, large color touchscreen, which delivers a state-of-the-art and intuitive user-interface. This gadget features a large 5.7-inch (640 x 480) high resolution color touchscreen, the Flow technology for internet radio, several apps for weather, news, Facebook/ Twitter updates, and an input for MP3 players and iPods. [Amazon via Portable MP3 Players]
Casini Studio has designed the Sport Small Pendant Jewel, a fashionable MP3 player that is ideal for sport activities, such as jogging and beach walking. The player features a removable jack case that joins earphone cables and disk with the interface to form a single body with external surfaces. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Casini Studio via iPod and MP3 Players]
The TAP3 from Dadahack is a unique combination of conventional design and modern technology to boost your acoustic experience. You can use this fancy gadget as a personal music player (by plugging in your headphones to the device) or as a cassette when played in a standard tape deck. The gadget can be connected to your computer and loaded with more songs via mini-USB. The TAP3 comes equipped with the Dadahack album TAP3 pre-loaded on a custom 2GB SD-card. If you want one, you can pre-order the Dadahack TAP3 for $37 (after conversion). [Dadahack via iPod and MP3 Players]
iRiver has unveiled two new MP3 players in the form of the M31 Shining and M41 Revolve. Measuring 80.5mm x 26mm x 11mm and weighing at around 22grams, the entry-level iRivier M31 also functions as a USB storage device. The gadget features a tiny OLED screen (128 x 32) and supports MP3, WAV, and WMA file formats. Meanwhile, the iRiver M41 features a bigger 1.8-inch display with support for both audio and video playback. Measuring 8mm x 8mm x 40.4mm and weighing at 45grams, the M41 supports MP3/WMA audio files and AVI video files. Its battery provides up to 15-hour of continuous audio playback or 4-hour of continuous video playback. Read more
Sony today unveiled the latest Waterproof W250 Walkman that is designed for sport and active lifestyles. The W250 is currently available in a 2GB and a 4GB of storage spaces and supports most of famous music file formats including MP3, WMA, AAC, and Linear PCM. This MP3 player also uses the ZAPPIN technology that scans through stored tracks, playing a short sample from each song to help you find the right music for that moment. If you’re in a hurry to get active, a quick 3-minute charge gives enough power for 90 minutes listening time. A fully charged battery provides up to 11 hours of continuous playback time. Available in pink, green, black and white, the Sony W250 Waterproof Walkman will be released in May 2010. [Press Release via iPod and MP3 Players]
The much awaited Logitech Squeezebox Touch has finally shipped. You’ll be able to pick one up starting today via Logitech’s online store for $299.99. To remind you, this network music player offers a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display, an SD card slot (up to 32GB), a USB port, WiFi, an Ethernet port and supports a wide range of music formats including MP3, FLAC, WMA, WMA Lossless, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV and AIFF. [Logitech]
