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Mintpass Cube MP3 player features plenty of style, few capabilities

The folks at Mintpass, known for its adorable Mintpad touchscreen PMP, are back on the scene with a little something called The Cube. A schticky audio player that goes out of its way to recall the analog gear of lore, this 2-inch cube sports push button controls, analog displays for volume, battery charge, and frequency, 3.5mm audio out, and Bluetooth. We've got no idea what the storage capacity, price, or street date might be, but we do have some pretty pictures for you. Check 'em out after the break.

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Mintpass Cube MP3 player features plenty of style, few capabilities originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com December 5 2009, 5:11am | Comments »
iriver B30 pmp finally on sale in the UK

Remember this little guy? That's right, it's the nearly forgotten iriver B30 which we caught our first glimpses of way back in May. This pmp packs DAB radio with RPG recording for listening later on, a 2.8-inch QVGA display, a microSD expansion slot, and comes in 8 and 16GB varieties with a battery that's supposed to get you 40 hours of audio and about 6 hours of video time. The B30 is listed now on DAD's site for £139 -- though we assume that's for the 8GB model, and that the 16GB will run you more.

[Via Pocket Lint]
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iriver B30 pmp finally on sale in the UK originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com October 2 2009, 11:10am | Comments »
Thanko Microsports MP3 player is small, really small

Thanko is a brand forever tied to crapgadgets. It can, however, surprise us occasionally as it has with its new Microsports MP3/WMA/WAV player in 2GB (¥4,980 / $55) or 4GB (¥5,980 / $66) models. Measuring 16×25×22mm / 8g, it's about the size and weight of an average Bluetooth headset. And while we've seen similar micro players strung from lanyards, this is the first we can recall with an integrated ear-bud -- the second bud attaches via USB-cable for stereo audio. Looks comfy, eh?

Gallery: Thanko Microsports MP3 player is small, really small

[Via Akihabara News]

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Thanko Microsports MP3 player is small, really small originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com September 17 2009, 5:50am | Comments »
SanDisk Sansa Clip+ gets torn down, presumably built back up again

No need to twist our arm to get a confession: we absolutely enjoy seeing ultra-complex hardware getting dissected bit by bit. But sometimes -- particularly on cold and unwelcoming mornings with no coffee in the cupboard -- we prefer to keep things simple by just cracking open a shockingly rudimentary MP3 player. The spartan Sansa Clip+, which you may know as the Sansa Clip plus a microSD slot, turned out to be a doddle to undress, and its insides were about as uncomplicated as they come. Two SanDisk chips dominate the miniature motherboard, and the fabled marathon-running battery also makes an appearance. If you're not 1) disgusted or 2) confounded by the details we just discussed, you owe it to yourself to check out all the bare naked circuitry in the read link.

[Thanks, Yuki]
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SanDisk Sansa Clip+ gets torn down, presumably built back up again originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com September 3 2009, 10:25am | Comments »
SanDisk makes room for unwanted slotMusic cards in new Sansa Clip+

Remember slotMusic? How about slotRadio? Don't feel bad -- no one else on the planet does either. To that end, SanDisk is apparently hoping to push some aging inventory on unsuspecting consumers with its new Sansa Clip+, which is essentially a Sansa Clip with a microSD card slot. The device will ship in a trio of hues (red, blue or black), and you can rest assured that it won't blow any minds with sick new features. It'll play MP3 files on a relatively small screen, get great battery life and barely put a dent in your wallet -- what more could you really want? It's available starting today from Best Buy and the like for $39.99 (2GB), $49.99 (4GB) or $69.99 (8GB).

Update: Looks like a few early reviews have sprung up, with most folks being totally pleased given the low price.
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SanDisk makes room for unwanted slotMusic cards in new Sansa Clip+ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com August 31 2009, 9:49am | Comments »
Samsung YP-R1 get first unboxing, approving review

You should already be familiar (or able to guess) the YP-R1's specs and pricing, so we'll just head straight to the good stuff. Our colleagues at MovePlayer handled a pink sample of the device and liked its 720 x 480 uncompressed video playback, slim casing, DJ utility (your use of which will be inversely proportional to your age), and the host of extra features like FM radio, voice recording and photo organizer. Their one major gripe related to scrolling around in landscape mode, but all in all they found it a very competent, sophisticated-looking entry into the PMP market.

[Via PMP Today]
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Samsung YP-R1 get first unboxing, approving review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com August 21 2009, 11:37am | Comments »
Atree J100 gets lost in the forest of Korean PMPs

We certainly can't knock the 4GB Atree J100 when it comes to its well stocked arsenal of goodies: it has a three-inch touchscreen, an e-dictionary, DMB digital TV tuner, video playback, and microSD expansion -- and it plays music too. Audio formats are also plentiful, with MP3, WMA and OGG for the commoners, and FLAC and APE for the lossless fanatics. Too bad it's held back by the chunky casing, which looks big enough to have fit a five-inch screen if the designers were so inclined. With slicker-looking competition from the likes of Cowon and Samsung, the otherwise entirely useful J100 might struggle to stand out, but if you're willing to look beyond its superficial shortcomings, it's available now for 198,000 KRW ($158).

[Via PMP Today]
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Atree J100 gets lost in the forest of Korean PMPs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com August 18 2009, 9:53pm | Comments »
Newsmy A8HD probably looks better than it really is

After the lustrous ManMan and retro Cool Man, Newsmy has now surprised us with a straight-laced number in the form of the 8GB 4.3-inch A8HD. Packing a pair of serious-looking speakers and a "high definition" microphone, this has all the intent in the world to break away from the cheap knockoff label, but you already know what you're gonna get: a shiny pretty paintjob outside and someone's leftover parts on the inside. Common audio and video formats are supported, and there's even a rather dubious claim of 720p playback. Maybe once the price and release date are cleared up, we'll saunter over to China and check it out for ourselves. Or not.

[Via Akihabara News]
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Newsmy A8HD probably looks better than it really is originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com August 14 2009, 3:39am | Comments »
iriver officially recognizes E200 PMP, does it proud in glorious press shots

It wasn't like iriver's E200 was really hiding from anyone, but it's still swell to see the parent company take some initiative and create a dedicated place on the web for its newest OLED-infused portable media player. Said device looks better than ever in the company's press shots, but we're still not convinced that it stands a chance in the oversaturated market without a delightfully low MSRP. Feel free to hit the read link if you're into eye candy, but don't mind those user interface shots if you're a fan of revolutionary coding.

[Via PMP Today]
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iriver officially recognizes E200 PMP, does it proud in glorious press shots originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com August 6 2009, 9:04am | Comments »
USB retro wooden speaker escapes the crap pile by the slimmest margin

Try if you wish, but you'll never convince us that the masterpiece you're peering at above should be lumped in with every other crapgadget out there. Sorry, it just ain't happening. The wondrous USB Retro Wooden Speaker / MP3 Player Cube does mostly what it says: you insert a flash card or USB drive, and it plays back MP3 files through the pair of 3-watt stereo speakers. Those vintage buttons can skip tracks and pause things for a brief moment of silence, while the bundled remote keeps your nates planted after a hard day's night. There's even a 3.5 millimeter auxiliary input in case you're short on flash, and the built-in rechargeable battery ensures that this bad boy will be showcased at your forthcoming tailgate parties. There's a whole lot of awesome here for $29, wouldn't you concur?
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USB retro wooden speaker escapes the crap pile by the slimmest margin originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com August 5 2009, 8:06am | Comments »
iMuz launches three new PMPs for your amusement

The already crowded PMP space just got a little more busy thanks to a trio of new portable players from iMuz. Starting with the smallest, we have the above-pictured 39,000KRW ($31) 2GB and 49,000KRW ($40) 4GB MX1, which goes nicely with creepy looking dolls and sports a 1.5-inch TFT LCD, video playback of .avi files, FM radio, a voice recorder, and the ability to read e-books (if you really hate your eyes). Next up is the MX5, a brief video tour of which is included after the break. It has a 3-inch, 240 x 400 LCD, 16GB of storage, TV output, and all the same functionality as the baby MX1. Finally comes the MU-959, featuring VibeTouch haptic feedback. It too has a 3-inch, 240 x 400 LCD, but sports a dual-core processor, enabling it to decode a flurry of video formats and play games in addition to the standard voice recording, e-book reading, and FM tuning stuff. It comes in three colors: pink, black, and luxury brown. At this point we don't have a price to pass along for either of the two proper-sized ones, but it's not likely that you'll stumble across any of the trio in a domestic retailer anyhow.

[Via AVING]

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iMuz launches three new PMPs for your amusement originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com August 3 2009, 8:56am | Comments »
Wizards beware: the Window W26 Sorcerer's Stone plays WMA files

There aren't really any specs available for the Window W26 "Sorcerer's Stone" MP3 player, but we can tell you this: it won't turn anything into gold, and Muggles can't figure out how to use it.

[Via PMP Today]
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Wizards beware: the Window W26 Sorcerer's Stone plays WMA files originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com August 3 2009, 8:23am | Comments »
Samsung YP-R0 outed, not exactly groundbreaking

In the vein of the previous yawnfest, the YP-R1, Samsung's apparently got this baby -- the YP-R0 -- on the decks as well. Maybe it's just the naming scheme that bores us -- after all, it's not a bad-looking slim little device, with a 2.6-inch touchscreen display, and this model will supposedly house 8GB of storage, an RDS FM tuner, a microphone, plus a microSD card slot. It'll support a host of formats, including MP3, OGG, WMA, ASF, FLAC, WAV, AAC, MPEG4, WMV, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and GIF -- just to name a few. The whole thing weighs in at about 60 grams, and is expected to run about €130 (about $183) when it is made available, though we don't know yet when that will be. There's one more shot after the break.
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Samsung YP-R0 outed, not exactly groundbreaking originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com July 31 2009, 9:35am | Comments »
Archos Vision PMPs get UK pricing, August release

Few details were available when Archos announced its new lineup of PMPs last month, but today we can provide you with fuller specs and news of imminent UK availability. The new flagship model, 3 Vision, comes with a 3-inch touchscreen, 8GB of storage, microSDHC card slot, video playback, and a few less significant features like a voice recorder, calendar, stopwatch and an FM transmitter for streaming music to your Hi-Fi. Positioned as a direct competitor to the iPod touch, the new Archos will cost nearly half as much at £90 ($148). Other models detailed today include the 2 Vision -- a 1.8-inch version of the foregoing that loses video playback but gains a 16GB option likely to be priced at £50 ($82) -- and the Archos Clipper, a 2GB no-frills player priced at £20 ($32). For those looking to get a head start on everyone else, the 8GB 2 Vision is already available through Archos' online store for £40 ($65).

[Via Pocket-lint]
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Archos Vision PMPs get UK pricing, August release originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com July 2 2009, 12:32pm | Comments »
Crapgadget: Delicious salmagundi of decorative inanities edition

We're always big fans of mixed-use gadgets -- but these ones kind of mutilate the principle. On hand today we've got a two pack of bedazzled necklaces -- one an MP3 player, the other a USB flash drive / watch combo. We've also unearthed a USB speaker that claims to be a whale, but more closely resembles a weird, in our opinion. Finally (and this one was worth the wait, trust us), we've got a tiny Moto Horn for your bike, which makes it "safer" to ride your bike by... making vroom vroom motorbike noises as you zoom along. Consider these our best suggestions for what to do with your disposable income, folks.

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Crapgadget: Delicious salmagundi of decorative inanities edition originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com June 21 2009, 12:36pm | Comments »
Miffy MP3 player is so cute, it breaks our evil, black hearts

In general, we prefer horrifying to adorable -- terrifying to sweet. But, every once in awhile, something so incredibly darling comes along that we simply must draw our fangs back into our mouths and say, "damn, that's cute." mobiBLU's Miffy MP3 player is quite possibly that item for this fiscal quarter. The PMP itself -- that's "Miffy," is a darling rabbit sans mouth but with plenty of 'tude, and the docking station with built-in speaker... well, you can see for yourselves how insane it is. No word on availability outside of Korea, but believe us, we'll be on the lookout for it. Two more shots after the break, hit the read link for a soul-crushing demo video.

[Via Trusted Reviews]

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Miffy MP3 player is so cute, it breaks our evil, black hearts originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com June 6 2009, 12:43am | Comments »
SanDisk CEO concedes: "You can't out-iPod the iPod"

It's a truth that many open-minded observers have known for awhile now: Apple rules the roost in the portable media player market, and everyone else is just trying to keep up. Sorry, but it's true. So true, in fact, that SanDisk's own CEO has finally come forward to admit it, recently stating in a Fortune interview that "you can't out-iPod the iPod." And believe us, such a statement probably wasn't easy for Mr. Eli Harari to make. Remember, this is the same fellow that spent boatloads of dough on an "iDon't" anti-iPod campaign back in 2006. 'Course, SanDisk is still a (very distant) second place in the sector, and its flash memory is used in all manners of PMP devices. Still, it's a huge relief to finally hear the mastermind behind slotMusic confess that he doesn't actually believe such gimmicks will put it on a fast track to first place. Then again, crazier things have happened.

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SanDisk CEO concedes: "You can't out-iPod the iPod" originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com June 4 2009, 8:43am | Comments »
Philips GoGear Opus reviewed: solid audio, but painfully boring

When we had the downright magnificent opportunity to toy with Philips' latest PMP line here in the States, we immediately noticed that the GoGear Opus stood out among the rest. The crew over at TrustedReviews recently spent some quality time with the 8GB version of that very unit, and while they found the audio quality to be "excellent," they seemed rather disappointed -- if not irked -- by everything else in the package. For starters, the whole solution just felt boring, with critics noting that its biggest problem was a lack of "excitement." Granted, none of this would matter at a rock-bottom price point, but for $100, there's an awful lot of competition. As we found during our short time with the player, these folks also noticed that the user interface was simply "old-fashioned," and that video playback was nothing to write home about. The bottom line? Unless you score some kind of spectacular deal, your PMP dollars are probably best spent elsewhere.
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Philips GoGear Opus reviewed: solid audio, but painfully boring originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 May 2009 18:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com May 31 2009, 6:37pm | Comments »
Archos 2 PMP gets video walkthrough and review

The Archos 2 ain't much to write home about, and in reality, it ain't too revolutionary compared to simplistic DAPs that emerged years back. The reason for its existence? To get portable music into shallow pockets. The crew over at ArchosFans were able to grab hold of the diminutive media player and take it for a spin (in the park, at the cubicle, etc.). We won't spoil the eight minutes of fun that await you after the break, but we can say this: the main selling point here is the price, and while you won't find anything exceptionally fancy, it'll get the job done for $39 (4GB), $59 (8GB) or $99 (16GB).
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Archos 2 PMP gets video walkthrough and review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 May 2009 09:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com May 25 2009, 9:06am | Comments »
HifiMAN HM-801 PMP promises to make audiophiles happy, wallets hurt

Audiophiles can be a particular bunch when it comes to portable media players and, at the very least, can often be found carrying a not-so-discreet portable amp around with their PMP. This new HifiMAN HM-801 device aims to make their lives a tad easier, however, with it combining a Burr-Brown PCM1704 DAC and a OPA627 op-amp in a single modular unit that'll also let folks swap in their own amp of choice if they so desire. As you might expect, however, while it doesn't cut any corners when it comes to sound quality (including full support for FLAC and lossless WMA), it's pretty no frills otherwise, with no video support or other media-related features to speak of, and no internal storage of its own (you'll have to rely on SDHC cards). At $700, it unsurprisingly also doesn't come cheap, although Head-Fi.org forum members that pre-order it in advance of the June release can at least save $100.

[Via SlashGear]

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HifiMAN HM-801 PMP promises to make audiophiles happy, wallets hurt originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 May 2009 19:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Published to engadget.com May 13 2009, 7:42pm | Comments »

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