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]
You are lucky if you are living in Japan, because Hallods has recently released the eT4300 HD-capable PMP in that country. Measuring 72mm x 111mm x 15mm and weighing 150grams, the player boasts a 4.3-inch (800×480) touchscreen display, a 720p video output, and an 8GB of internal memory. You can also upgrade its storage capacity using an SD/SDHC memory card. Its battery provides up to 3-hour of video playback or 13-hour of audio playback. Additionally, the gadget also supports most of famous multimedia files including RMVB, AVI, FLV (H.264/H263), MOV, MP4(H.264), ASF, MPEG, MP3, WMA, WAV, and FLAC. [Hallods via iPod and MP3 Players]
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]
Samsung has finally unveiled more details about the Beat R1 media player. Measuring 8.9mm thick and weighing at just 50 grams, the R1 boasts a 2.6-inch LCD touchscreen, an FM tuner, and bluetooth. Its battery provides up to 50-hour audio playback or up to 4-hour of video playback. Available in pink, black, and silver, the Samsung Beat R1 supports DivX video files and Samsung’s fantastic Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe) 3.0 sound enhancement technology. The 8GB and 16GB of Samsung Beat R1 will be available in April 2010 for $149.99 and $179.99, respectively. [ChipChick via iPod and MP3 Players]
Designed by Hyunsoo Choi, Hyori, Kim and Gisung Han, the Sound Scape System is a music player concept that beams out relaxing images of clouds, water and other nature-beauty stuff. The device projects these images via the LED projector located in the circle. You can resize the projected image via the sensor parameters that accompany the system. Read more
Newsmy’s CTV8 is a combination between a portable digital TV viewer and a PMP. The combo gadget features a 4.3-inch LCD display, built-in stereo speakers, and an 8GB of storage capacity. The CTV8 also supports most of multimedia files such as AVI, FLV, WMV, MPG, MP4, ASF, MP3, and OGG. Additional features include a voice-recorder, an e-book reader, and a picture browser. The Newsmy CTV8 retails for 699 Yuan or around $102. [Tech 163 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]
