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Portable Media Galleries -- Portable -- OLD
Trends and Sample Products
by Douglas Dixon
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These galleries provide notes on some interesting technology and trends in digital home media.
They include some sample products illustrating these trends.
Information and pricing are summarized from public sources as of when they were added,
and may be incorrect or out of date. Corrections and updates are welcome.
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Portable / Wireless Media Galleries
See the Portable
Media Player Gallery
MP3 / video players: Flash & Hard disk,
Multifunction devices: Satellite, Games
* Creative ZEN Stone -- Tiny MP3 Player - 0.65 oz., 1 GB (6/07)
Find related Creative articles in the Manifest Tech Blog
Creative ZEN Stone with Speaker -- 0.84 oz., 1 - 2 GB (08)
Find the Creative
ZEN Stone with Speaker on Amazon.com
Creative ZEN Stone Plus -- MP3 Player - 0.74 oz., 2 GB (summer 07)
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- 12/08 ~ 2 GB $54, 4 GB $89
- Introduced 9/07 - 2 GB $69
- 2 GB (1000 WMA songs, 64 hrs.), 6 colors;
- Blue OLED display, 64 x 64 resolution
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer battery,
2 GB 9.5 hours audio playback, 4 GB
12 hours
- MP3, WMA, Audible, WAV (IMA-ADPCM 8kHz, 4-bit mono) ?
- Audible (2 and 3)
- FM radio: 32 preset stations, Voice recording
- 2.2 x 1.4 x 0.5", 0.74 oz
- www.creative.com/products...
Find the Creative
ZEN Stone Plus on Amazon.com
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Creative ZEN Stone Plus With Speaker -- AAC - 0.95 oz., 2 GB (08)
- 12/08 - 2 GB $49
- 4/08 - 2 GB $49, 4 GB $69
- Blue OLED display, 64 x 64 resolution
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer battery, 20 hours audio playback
- MP3, WMA, Audible (2,3,4), AAC (unprotected .m4a) -- not WAV
- FM radio: 32 preset stations, Voice recording
- 55.6 x 35.7 x 17.5 mm, 27g (0.95 oz)
- http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=213&subcategory=214&product=17437
Find the Creative
ZEN Stone Plus with Speaker on Amazon.com
* Samsung YP-S2 Pebble - MP3 Player - 0.61 oz, 1 GB (spring 08)
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- 7/08 - 1 GB $39/$46 (approx. 13 hours of music), 2 GB
- Playback controls embedded flush on back face:
Play/Pause, Left/Right, Volume Up/Down
plus Smart button: Play mode (random, repeat), DSNe, LED
on/off
- Concealed LED flashes multi-color patterns for playback / sound
effect / charging status
- Samsung DNSe (Digital Natural Sound engine):
Rich audio effects, simulated surround sound
- MP3, WMA, OGG - high-quality audio
- Includes Samsung Media Studio software, upgrades to EmoDio software
Organize media files, Create playlists
Download datacasts (blogs), Text To Speech
Sync to device, Update device firmware, Burn CD
- USB adapter included for file transfer and charging, mini-plug for
earphone jack
Mounts as UMS device: Can drag and drop files directly as
a removable disk
- Hang around neck with included lanyard earphones; also has slot for
neck string
- Internal Li-Poly rechargeable battery
Full charge 2 hours, Playback up to 13 hours
- 1.66" x 1.62" x 0.65", 0.61 oz (0.03 lbs = 0.48 oz.?)
- Five glossy colors: black, white, red, green and purple
- www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/...
Find the Samsung
S2 Pebble on Amazon.com
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* SanDisk Sansa Shaker -- Fun Player - 1 & 2 GB (OLD - 4/07)
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- Introduced 7/07 - 512 KB $29.99, 1 GB $39.99
- Introduced 7/07 - 1 GB $59.99, 2 GB $79.99
- Fun interactive MP3 player, round hourglass design
no display, no
built-in memory
- ~ 2 3/4 high x 1 1/2" diameter
- Two headphone jacks for sharing music
Built in Speaker at top end
- Rotate controller bands top & bottom: volume & forward/reverse
navigation
- Shake (while pressing Play/Pause) to skip randomly to the next song
- Sound effects: Drum roll up/down for power on/off,
Shutter for shake,
Uh-oh for problems
- Supports MP3 and PCM WAV formats
- Twist bottom end cap off:
AAA battery (15 hours playback), SD Card slot (up to 2
GB), USB interface
- Cool colors and packaging, designed for younger demographic: age 8+
- www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog...
Find the SanDisk
Sansa Shaker on Amazon.com
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RCA Perl - Thumb drive / Music player - 1.5 oz., 1 GB (5/07)
* mobiBLU DAH-1500i Cube
MP3 Player - 1 GB (OLD - 2005)
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- DAH-1500i, 512 MB $99, 1 GB $129
- Cube less than one inch square (0.94 inches, and 0.63 ounces)
- Blue OLED Display
(Organic Light Emitting Diode)
- USB / power / headphone jack
- MP3, WMA, WMA DRM
- FM radio, voice recorder
- Clock, EQ presets, SRS WOW
- Navigate folders
- Li-Ion battery, USB recharge
- www.mobiblu.com
Find the mobiBLU
DAH-1500i on Amazon.com
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SanDisk Sansa m200 -- FM, Voice -- 1.8 oz, to 4 GB (OLD - 10/05)
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- 06, 1/07 - 512 MB $49, 1 GB $69, 2 GB $99, 4 GB
$119
- Indigo backlit multi-line LCD
- USB 2.0, 1.8 oz.
- Removable AAA battery, 19 hrs.
- Radio: Digital FM tuner, 20 presets
- Voice recorder: Built-in microphone
- Formats: MP3, WMA, Audible (PlaysForSure - Microsoft
DRM)
- Custom navigation by ID3 tag
- www.sandisk.com
Find the SanDisk
m200 on Amazon.com
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RCA Jet - Sports music player - 1.5 oz., 1 GB (summer 07)
* Creative Zen V / V Plus -- 1.5", 1.6 oz, 1 - 4 GB (8/06)
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- ZEN V: 1/09 - 1 GB $59
- ZEN V Plus: 1/09 - 2 GB $69, 4 GB $89
- 4/08 - 2 GB $69
- 6/07 - 1 GB $78, 2 GB $99, 4 GB $133, 8 GB $187
- 1/07 - 1 GB $99, 2 GB $139, 4 GB $179, 8 GB $219
- 06 - 1 GB $129, 2 GB $169, 4 GB $229, 8 GB
- 1.5" color OLED, 128 x 128
- 2.6 x 1.5 x 0.6, 1.6 oz
- MP3, WMA / DRM, IMA ADPCM, 15 hrs
- JPEG photos
- Voice/line-in record
- Plus: FM tuner (Plus), Uncompressed AVI video
- 5-way joystick, std mini-USB connector
- Sync with Outlook
- www.creative.com/products/welcome.asp?category=213
Find the Creative
Zen V Plus on Amazon.com
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Samsung YP-T10: Slim, Style, Full Function - 2", 1.5 oz, 2/4/ 8
GB (9/07)
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- 4 GB $149 (2/4/8) - Black, purple, white, ...
- 2 inch screen, 240 x 320 (QVGA)
- 3.8 x 1.6 x 0.3 in, 1.5 oz
- Customize look of player interface, character animation.
- Music player, photo album, video player,
FM radio, voice recorder, text reader, clock, game player
- Bluetooth 2.0 support enables connection of two wireless stereo headsets
- MP3, WMA audio; WMV9, MPEG-4 video, JPEG image, text
- FM radio, voice recorder
- DNSe 2.0 audio enhancement
- Built-in rechargeable lithium battery, up to 30 hours music playback, 4 hours of movie
- www.samsung.com - Press
release T10, S5, P2
- Samsung MP3 Players - www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...
Find the Samsung T10 on Amazon.com
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Samsung YP-S5: with Speakers - 1.8", 3 oz, 2/4/ 8
GB (~ 9/07)
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- 1/09: 4 GB $179 - Black, white
- 08: 2 GB, 4 GB $179, 8 GB - Black, white
- 1.8" display, 176 x 220 (QCIF+)
- 96 x 46.5 x 11.95 mm, 85 grams (3 oz)
- Integrated slide-and-tilt stereo speakers, 1.5 W
- DNSe 2.0 audio enhancement
- Built-in rechargeable lithium battery, up to 24 hours music
with earphones, 5.5 hours speaker, 5.5 hours video
- Bluetooth 1.2
- MP3, WMA, AAC audio, MPEG4 (not WMV) video; JPEG image, text
- FM radio, voice recorder, flash games, alarm clock
- Speaker phone when used with Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone
- www.samsung.com - Press
release
Find the Samsung S5 on Amazon.com
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RCA Opal - Thin media player - 1.5", 1.1 oz, 1/2/4 GB (5/ 07)
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- 2 GB $75, 1 GB, 4 GB
- Thin video player
- 1.5 inch color OLED display
- 1.81 x 3.63 x 0.34 in, 1.12 oz
- Digital voice recording, Line-in record
- Music: mp3, WMA, WM DRM-10, Audible
- Photo: JPEG, 640x480
- Video: Convert to .SMV (~ 3.4 MB/min)
- Built-in Lithium battery, 15 hr music playback
- www.rcaaudiovideo.com/en-US/RCA-GEM-Line.html
- RCA Gem Line - www.rcagemline.com
Find the RCA
Opal on Amazon.com
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Archos - Generation 4 Line (2006)
Archos 404 / Camcorder --
3.5", 6.75 oz, 30 GB (9/06)

- 9/06 - 30 GB, $299
- 3.5" color TFT LCD, 320 x 240
- Compact: 4 x 3 x 0.6 inches, 6.75 oz
- Video: MPEG-4, WMV, up to DVD resolution
- Audio: MP3 CBR & VBR, WMA (DRM), WAV
- Photos: JPEG, BMP, PNG
- PDF viewer
- Voice recording
- Stereo headphone mini-jack, TV output
- Lithium-ion polymer battery
- Model with integrated camera (holiday 06)
- www.archos.com
Find the Archos
404 on Amazon.com
Archos DVR Station (All)
Archos 404 with DVR Station
- 1/07 - $99
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Docking station: Power, USB connectors, IR remote control
- Fits all Generation 4 players with adaptors
- Scheduled recording
- MPEG-4 SP, ADPCM stereo, VGA 640 x 480, 30 / 25 f/s, AVI format
- Stereo WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM)
Find the Archos
DVR Station on Amazon.com
Archos - Generation 4 Line (2006)
Archos 404 / Camcorder --
3.5", 6.75 oz, 30 GB (9/06)
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- 9/06 - 30 GB, $299
- 3.5" color TFT LCD, 320 x 240
- Compact: 4 x 3 x 0.6 inches, 6.75 oz
- Video: MPEG-4, WMV, up to DVD resolution
- Audio: MP3 CBR & VBR, WMA (DRM), WAV
- Photos: JPEG, BMP, PNG
- PDF viewer
- Voice recording
- Stereo headphone mini-jack, TV output
- Lithium-ion polymer battery
- Model with integrated camera (holiday 06)
- www.archos.com
Find the Archos
404 on Amazon.com
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Archos 504 -- High
capacity - 4.3", 11.2 oz, to 160 GB (holiday 06)
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- 1/07 - 40 GB $349, 80 GB $399, 160 GB $599
- 4.3'' TFT, widescreen 16/9, 480 x 272
- 5.1 x 3 x 0.9 inches, 11.15 oz
Find the Archos
504 on Amazon.com
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Archos 604 -- Widescreen,
WiFi - 4.3", 9 oz, 30 GB (9/06)
- 1/07 - 30 GB, $349; WiFi $449
- 4.3" TFT, widescreen 16:9, 480 x 272
- 5.1 x 3 x 0.65 inches, 9 oz
- Wi-Fi model: Real Internet
access, browse Web, e-mail
Find the Archos
604 WiFi on Amazon.com
Archos 704-WiFi -- 5x7", 22 oz,
80 GB (3/07)

- 3/07 - 80 GB $549 - latest Generation 4 line-up
- 5 x 7-inch touch-screen, 800 x 480 pixels, 16 million colors
- 7.05 x 4.96 x 0.78 inches, 22 oz.
- 40 / 80 GB hard drive, store 100 hours of video, 70 DVD-quality movies
- Touch-screen for simple navigation using fingertips or included stylus
- Two speakers
- 802.11g wireless networking
- Play MPEG-4 and WMV video, up to DVD resolution
MP3, WMA (protected), WAV audio; JPEG, BMP, PNG photos; Adobe PDF viewer
- Video and audio recording through separate DVR Station or DVR Travel
Adapter.
Records NTSC/PAL/SECAM to MPEG-4 SP files with ADPCM stereo sound, VGA
resolution (640 x 480)
- Video editing capabilities for trimming recorded video directly on the
device
- Removable Lithium-Ion Polymer battery,
approx 25 hours music playback, 5.5 hours video playback and Internet
browsing
Find the Archos
704 WiFi on Amazon.com
* Creative
Zen Vision:M -- FM, Voice, Video Out - 2.5", 5.7 oz, 30 & 60 GB
(OLD - 2008)
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- 06, 4/08: 30 GB $249, 60 GB $299
- 2.5" LCD, 320 x 240
- 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.73", 5.7 oz.
- Vertical touch pad, Shortcut button, 5 colors
- Li-Ion battery: 14 hr. music, 4 video
- Audio MP3, WMA/DRM, WAV; JPEG images
- Video MPEG-1,-2,-4, WMV, Motion-JPEG
- FM radio, Voice recording
- TV Video out
- USB hosting: copy photos direct from digital camera
- Personal Organizer: sync Outlook
- www.creative.com/products/welcome.asp?category=213
Find the Creative
Zen Vision:M on Amazon.com
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* Creative
Zen Vision
(3/05) -- 3.7", 8.4 oz, 30 GB (OLD - 2005)
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- 1/07 - 30 GB $399
- 10/05 - 30 GB $399
- 120 hrs movies, 15K songs
- 3.7" LCD, 640 x 480
- 4.9 x 2.9 x 0.8 in., 8.4 oz.
- Speakers, A/V out
- FM radio, 32 presets, FM / voice record
- Removable Li-Ion battery: 4.5 hrs video, 13 music
- Video: MPEG-1/2/4, DivX, WMV9 (w/ DRM), MJPEG
- MP3, WMA (DRM), LPCM, JPG
- Personal Organizer: Outlook
- www.creative.com/products/welcome.asp?category=213
Find the Creative
Zen Vision
on Amazon.com
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Creative
Zen Vision W -- 4.3" widescreen, 10.5 oz, 30 & 60 GB (OLD -
8/06)
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- 6/07 - 30 GB $299, 60 GB $383
- 1/07 - 30 GB $299, 60 GB $399; 8/06
- 4.3" WQVGA wide-screen TFT LCD, 480 x 272
- 30 GB - 134mm x 75mm x 22mm, 276g (with battery) /
5.27 x 2.95 x 1.04 in,
10.5 ounces
- Speaker, FM radio, voice recorder
- Removable, rechargable Li-Ion battery: > 13hrs audio, > 4.5hrs
video
- Video : AVI, WMV9, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4-SP,
MJPEG, DivX 4.x/ 5.x, XviD-SP
- Audio : MP3, WMA, WAV, Photo: JPEG
- Audio Out: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack, built-in speaker
- Video Out: Composite TV-Out; supports NTSC and PAL systems
- Compact Flash Card Type I & II card slots - Direct transfer
- Syncs with Microsoft Outlook Contacts, Calendar & Tasks
- www.creative.com/products/welcome.asp?category=213
Find the Creative
Zen Vision W on Amazon.com
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Kingston K-PEX -- Video
playback, miniSD - 2", 2.3 oz, 1 & 2 GB (8/06) -- OLD
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- Kingston's first line of portable media players
- 1 GB $129, 2 GB $179
- Personal Entertainment
eXperience, Flash-based
- 2" color TFT LCD, 220 x 176
- 3.7 x 1.8 x 0.57", 2.3 oz
- MPX Video, JPEG Photo, Text, Games
- Music: MP3, WAV, WMA, Ogg
- FM radio, voice recorder, speaker
- Rechargeable lithium, 17 hours
- Transfer files from USB Flash drives, miniSD slot
- www.kingston.com/flash/kpex.asp
Find the Kingston
K-PEX on Amazon.com
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* Samsung YP-U3 - Slim Direct-Insert Music Player - 0.8 oz., 2 GB (6/07)
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- 6/07 - 2 GB $89 ($79) (1000 songs) - Pink, Blue, Green, White, Black
- Digital audio player with built-in slide-out USB connector and FM radio
- OLED 4-Line display
- 3.44 x 0.96 x 0.5 in, 0.8 oz
- Touch-pad, animated menus
- Music, Voice recorder, FM Tuner with presets, File storage
Adjustable playback speed, skip interval, and search
speed
- MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 / Subscription
- Play up to 15 hours
- www.samsung.com
Find the Samsung
U3 on Amazon.com
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Samsung - YP-K3 - Slim Music and Photo Player - 1.8", 0.76 oz, 2 &
4 GB (7/07)
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- 9/07 - 2 GB $119, 4 GB $169 / $154
- 2 GB $149, 4 GB $199 - Red, Green, Black
- 1.8" Full Color OLED display
- 3.78 x 1.73 x 0.27 in, 0.76 oz
- Light emitting touch pad
- Music, Photo / slideshow, FM Tuner with presets, not Voice recorder, Clock
- MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 / Subscription, JPEG
- Play up to 25 hours
- www.samsung.com
Find the Samsung
K3 on Amazon.com
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* SanDisk Sansa
e200 -- microSD - 1.8", 2.6 oz, 2 - 8 GB (OLD - 1/06)

- 5/08 - 2 GB $99, 4 $119, 8 GB $149
- 4/08 - 2 GB $90, 4 $179, 6 $119, 8 GB $149
- old - 2 GB $139, 4 $179, 6 $219, 8 GB $249
- 1.8" color LCD (QCIF+)
- 1.70 x 3.50 x 0.52", 2.6 oz
- MicroSD slot (+2 GB)
- FM tuner, Voice recorder
- Liquidmetal back casing, backlit controls
- Replaceable Li-Ion battery, 20 hrs
- MP3, WMA (DRM), Audible; MPEG video
- Use Sansa Media Converter software to transfer photos and videos
- www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1166)-SanDisk_Sansa_e200_Series_MP3_Players.aspx
Find the SanDisk
Sansa e280 on Amazon.com
* SanDisk Sansa Express -- microSD - 1.1" , 1 & 2 GB (OLD -
3/07)

- 4/08 - 1 GB $49.99, 2 GB $69.99
- 7/07 - 1 GB $59.99, 2 GB $79.99
- 3/07 - 1 GB, $59
- Bright, four-line 1.1" OLED Screen
- 0.99 x 3.09 x 0.64 inches
- microSD expansion slot (1 GB + 2 GB microSD = 750 songs)
- Built-in USB connector: No cable needed
- Digital FM tuner, FM recording, Built in Mic for Voice recording
- Rechargeable lithium Polymer battery, 15-hour
- Supports MP3, WMA, protected WMA, WAV, and Audible files
- Supports most subscription music stores
- www.sandisk.com
Find related SanDisk
articles in the Manifest Tech Blog
Find the SanDisk
Sansa Express on Amazon.com
SanDisk Sansa c200 -- microSD - 1.4",
1.5 oz, 1 & 2 GB (OLD - 9/06)
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- 4/08 - C240 1 GB $59, C250 2 GB $79
- 06, 1/07 - 1 GB $79, 2 GB $99
- 1.4" color LCD, 128 x 98 pixels
- 1.3 x 3.1 x .6", 1.51 oz w/ battery
- Replaceable Li-Ion battery, 15 hrs play
- microSD (+2 GB)
- www.sandisk.com/sansa
Find the SanDisk c250 on Amazon.com
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* SanDisk Sansa c100 -- AAA - 1.2"
Color, 1.6 oz, 1 & 2 GB ( OLD - 3/06)
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- 06, 1/07 - 1 GB $79, 2 GB $109
- 1.21" color, 1.6 oz
- 1.35 x 3.10 x 0.94 inches, 1.6 ounces
- Removable AAA battery, 15 hrs play
- www.sandisk.com/sansa
Find the SanDisk c150 on Amazon.com
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Both
- Song info, album art, photos, slides w/ music
- Radio: Digital FM tuner, 20 presets
- Voice recorder: Built-in microphone
- Formats: MP3, WMA, Audible (WMA PlaysForSure - Microsoft DRM)
- www.sandisk.com/sansa
* Samsung YP-P2: Wide, touch screen- 3", 3 oz, 2/4/8
GB (9/07)
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- 2 GB, 4 GB $199, 8 GB $279 / $249 - Black, white, burgundy
- 3 inch, 16:9 widescreen, 480 x 272 WQVGA, 30 fps
- Touch-screen interface, finger tap and gestures
- 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.4 in, 3.0 oz (100 x 52 x 0.9 mm, 85 grams)
- Bluetooth 2.0 - A2DP, AVRCP, two wireless stereo headsets, portable speaker
- MP3, WMA audio; WMV9, MPEG-4 video, JPEG image, text
- FM radio, (no voice recorder), clock, portable
file storage
- DNSe 2.0 audio enhancement
- Built-in rechargeable lithium battery, up to 35 hours music playback, 5 hours movie
- MPFreedom - www.mpfreedom.com
Content: CinemaNow, Rhapsody, Napster
Accessories: Belkin, iLuv, DLO
- Upgradable
12/07 - Pair with Bluetooth mobile phones, Bluetooth file
transfer, add AAC playback
- www.samsung.com - Press
release
Find the Samsung P2 on Amazon.com
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SanDisk Sansa View - Pocket Video Player (CES - 3/07) -- Cancelled !

- 4" widescreen color display
- 78.5mm x 123mm x 16.9mm (0.66" thick)
- Video, music and photo formats (8 GB = 33 hours video or 2,000 songs)
- Integrated speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
- SD expansion slot: SanDisk TrustedFlash and SD High Capacity (SDHC) cards
- AV-output to TV through 30-pin connector (up to 1080i with docking
station)
- Rechargeable, removable Li-Polymer battery, up to 10 hours audio, 4 hours
video
- Works with download and music subscription services, Rhapsody, MTV Urge,
Yahoo! Music
- Works with Windows Media Player 10 or 11 for syncing, works with Windows
Vista
- Pre-loaded content such as full-length movies, short films, videos clips,
photos and music from CineQuest and eMusic.
- 3/07 - 8 GB, $299
- www.sandisk.com
Top
ARCHOS - Generation 5 Line - Flash
memory
& HD (Fall 2007 -- see HD below)
Find related Archos articles in the Manifest Tech Blog
ARCHOS 105 -- Flash
Media Player - 1.8", 1.8 oz, 2 GB (Fall 2007)
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- 2 GB $89
- 1.8'' OLED color screen, 160 x 128, 262,000 colors
- 1.8 x 3.3 x 0.3 in., 1.8 oz
- Intuitive menu with icons
- 2 GB Flash memory, stores up to 2 Movies, 20,000 photos, or 1,000 songs
- Video: WMV - SP QCIF @ 15fps
- Audio: Stereo MP3 decoding @ 30-320 kb/s CBR & VBR, WMA
Protected WMA and WAV (PCM) - ID tag 3 compatible
- Photo: JPEG
- Battery life: Up to 18 hours
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries, Charge via USB 2.0
- www.archos.com
Find the ARCHOS
105 on Amazon.com
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ARCHOS 405 -- Flash
Media Player - 3.5", 4.2 oz, 2 GB (Fall 2007)
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- 9/07 - 2 GB, $169
- 3.5'' TFT LCD, 320 x 240 (QVGA. 4:3)
- 3.9 x 3.1 x 0.5 in., 4.2 oz
- stores up to 2 movies, 20,000 photos, or 1,000 songs
- SD Card slot for additional memory, up to 16 GB (SD, mini SD, micro SD)
- Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery, Charge via USB 2.0
- Battery Life: Music playback time up to 16 hours, Video up to 5 hours
- www.archos.com
Find the ARCHOS
405 on Amazon.com
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ARCHOS 605 WiFi (4.3"
touchscreen) -- Flash & HD (see below)
Find the ARCHOS
605 - Flash on Amazon.com
Find related Archos articles in the Manifest Tech Blog
- Web browser
- Options: Streaming video (Flash, WMV), Web TV and radio, Live TV
from set-top, podcasts
- Add-ons: DVR TV recording, in-car GPS
ARCHOS 605 WiFi -- HD & Flash
touchscreen - 4.3", to 9.8 oz, 160 GB (Fall 2007)

- 9/07 - 30 GB $299, 80 GB $349, 160 GB $399
4 GB + SD slot $199
- 4.3'' TFT LCD, Touch screen, 800x480 pixels (WVGA, 16:9
widescreen), 16
million colors
- Approx.: 4.8 x 3.2 x 0.6 in., 4.2 oz/6.7 oz (4, 30 GB)
- Approx.: 4.8 x 3.2 x 0.75 in., 9.2/9.8 oz (160 GB)
- 4 GB Flash memory, with SD Card slot, up to 16 GB additional (SD, mini SD,
micro SD)
- 30 or 160 GB hard drive
- Lithium-Ion Polymer battery
- Battery Life: Music playback time up to 16 hours, Video up to 5 hours
- www.archos.com
Find the ARCHOS
605 - Flash on Amazon.com
Find the ARCHOS
605 - Hard Disk on Amazon.com
ARCHOS 705 WiFi - touchscreen - 7", 22 oz, 80 & 160 GB (Fall 2007)

- 9/07 - 80 GB $399, 160 GB $499
- 7-inch TFT, Touch screen, 800x480 pixels (WVGA, 16:9
widescreen), 260,000
colors
- Approx. 7.05 x 4.96 x 7.75 in.(0.75)??, 22 oz
- 80 or 160 GB hard drive
- (160 GB stores up to 200 Movies, 1 million photos, or 95,000 songs)
- Mini B for USB 2.0 computer connection
- Mini A for USB 2.0 host connection
- Removable Lithium-Ion Polymer battery
- Battery Life: Music playback up to 25 hours, Video up to 5.5 hours on
built-in LCD
- www.archos.com
Next: Mobile
Communications Gallery
Plug-ins
Gen 5 - www.archos.com/store_us/family_b.html?country=us&lang=en&fam_id=0000000013&gen=5
Web Browser Plug-in Gen 5 ($29)
- Full-fledged Internet browser, surf Web from any WiFi hotspot
- Download video and music
- Watch videos from shared video web sites such as YouTube
- Plus 7 popular widgets: calculator, weather, currency converter , note
writer
Browser support for Flash 9 and WMV 9 (5/08)
- View live and on-demand media on sites such as CBS, NBC, PBS, MTV, BBC
- View social networking sites including YouTube and MySpace
- available 5/08 - free firmware update for Web browser plug-in
ARCHOS Web TV and Radio Plug-in (5/08)
- Access more than 9,600 Web radio stations, 600 Web TV stations, 110,000
podcasts
- Streamed live over Internet
- Search for radio or TV stations by city, country, station genre, etc.
- available 5/08 - $19
- Press
release (PDF)
ARCHOS TVportation Plug-in - Stream live TV (5/08)
- Use ARCHOS TV+ as a streaming media server
view live home TV over the Internet, change channels
(not viewing of recorded / stored content)
- Clients for ARCHOS 605 / 705, Windows PCs / laptops, Windows Mobile
smartphones
- available 5/08 - free server download for ARCHOS TV+
$49 server for ARCHOS 605 and
705 WiFi and DVR Station
- Press
release (PDF)
Video podcast plug-in Gen 5 - (H.264, AAC Audio) ($19)
- Play video podcasts in H.264 format
- Play audio podcasts in AAC or M4A format
Cinema plug-in Gen 5 - DVD, MPEG2 video, AC3 audio ($19)
- Play back videos in DVD quality. Multi-language supported
- Listen to 5.1 sound on your home cinema system
Dish Network Plug-in (free)
- Transfer TV programming from select DISH Network DVR receivers
ARCHOS 605 GPS - In-Car Holder for WiFi portable media player (4/08)
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- In-car windshield holder with GPS antenna
- Full-fledged navigation system
- Tele Atlas maps: European 22 countries,
North America U.S. and Canada,
Chinese version
- $129, or $399 bundled with 30 GB player
- Press
release (PDF)
- Gen 5 - www.archos.com/store_us/family_b.html...
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Archos DVR Station (All)
Archos 404 with DVR Station
- 1/07 - $99
- Docking station: Power, USB connectors, IR remote control
- Fits all Generation 4 players with adaptors
- Scheduled recording
- MPEG-4 SP, ADPCM stereo, VGA 640 x 480, 30 / 25 f/s, AVI format
- Stereo WAV (IMA ADPCM or PCM)
Find the Archos
DVR Station on Amazon.com
Others
Sony Rolly

- Egg-shaped music player with lights and wheels that dances to the music
- Six moving parts: small arms, shoulders and wheels
- Animated by pop-out ends for 180-degree horizontal opposed stereo speakers
- Create and share original dance routine programs
- Bluetooth for wireless streaming music from compatible PC or mobile phone
- 2 GB flash memory, up to 520 songs
- non-secure AAC and MP3
- Available in U.S. spring 2008
- Press release - http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/consumer/portable_audio/release/32606.html
Handheld Media - ZVUE
www.hheld.com
iriver clix (5/06)
www.iriveramerica.com, www.iriverclix.com
LG Electronics
www.lgusa.com
See the Mobile
Communications Gallery
Mobile media: Mobile phones to PDAs, Portable GPS
navigation
MobiTV- Live TV & Radio
Sprint TV - PowerVision
- Messaging, Email, Music, TV, Navigation
- Access Pack - $15/mo - Email, Web, Music & TV channels,
Navigation pay per use
- Music Pack - $20/mo - Access + 150 radio channels, 95 local
radio stations,99¢ music downloads
- TV Pack - $20/mo - Access + 20 TV channels - ABC, CBS episodes,
MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, VH1, Spike
- Navigation Pack - $20/mo - Access + unlimited navigation
- Ultimate Pack - $25/m - TV, Music and Navigation packs
- http://datapack.sprint.com/PowerVisionLanding.htm
AT&T Broadband TV -- Live TV to PC (9/06)
- 9/06 - Live TV subscription service for broadband
- 20 channels of live and made-for-broadband television
content
national news, sports, entertainment , full-length music
videos
- monthly subscription $19.99
- att.mobitv.com
Verizon Wireless Samsung Flipshot (SCH-u900) - 3 MP Camera Phone (OLD - 11/07)
* Verizon Wireless / LG Chocolate (VX8500) -- VCAST Music, Video + Navigation
(OLD - 06)
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- Slider design, red glowing touch-sensitive navigation keys
- White Chocolate, Mint (green), Cherry (red)
- Touch navigation, Flash interface
- Camera/Camcorder: 1.3 MPix
- Photo: 1280x960 to 160x120
- Video: 176x144, 3G2
Play MPEG4, 3GP, 3G2, H.264
- Audio: Voice recognition, Voice recording, MP3 ringtones
Play: WMA, MP3
- Get It Now: Mobile Web, E-mail, ringtones, photo sharing, applications
- V CAST Music, Video streaming
- VZ Navigator w/ GPS
- Bluetooth (1.1), MicroSD port
- 3.8 x 1.88 x 0.69
inches, 3.53 oz.
- 06 Verizon - $149
- www.verizonwireless.com/chocolate
Find the LG
Chocolate on Amazon.com
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- Slider phone - 2-Tone finish: glossy front, satin back
- Large 2.2" Mirror-Like LCD, 240x320, 262K Color TFT
- microSD memory port with up to 8GB
- One-touch speakerphone, speaker-independent voice commands
- Integrated hands-free Bluetooth headset for voice & music
Slips into back of the device for easy transport
and charging
Multiple connections - connect up to 2 Bluetooth
devices to have 1 in standby
- 2.0 megapixel camera & camcorder
Photos: 1600x1200 (default), 1280x960, 640x480,
320x240 Pixels
Video: 320x240, 176x144 (default) Pixels
- Music player for MP3, WMA, Unprotected AAC & AAC+
- V CAST Music with Rhapsody (subscription, wireless and PC downloads)
- V CAST Videos; Media Center - download games, ringtones, and more
- Text, picture, video and voice messaging, Mobile IM & mobile Web
2.0, Mobile Web Email
- VZ Navigator, Chaperone parent/child
- High-Speed EV-DO, 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA
- Handset usage up to 230 minutes, Standby 330 hours
Headset talk 2 hours, Standby 80 hours
- Hearing aid compatibility M3/T3
- 4.01 x 1.97 x 0.67", 4.05 oz.
- PR 6/08 - http://news.vzw.com/news/2008/06/pr2008-06-11a.html
- LG - www.decoybylg.com
- www.verizonwireless.com
- 9/08 - $199.99 2-yr contract, less $50 online discount
Find the LG
Decoy on Amazon.com |

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- Swing bar design with large color LCD screen for
landscape TV viewing
Keypad hidden when closed, keyguard
- TFT LCD display, 320 x 240 pixels, 13 lines, 262K Color
- V CAST Mobile TV - Real-time television
channels, broadcast (MediaFLO)
- V CAST Music - download songs over air, sych from PC
to microSD card
- V CAST Video - download or stream video clips
- Get It Now - download games, ring tones, wallpapers
- Mobile Web 2.0 - news, sports, weather
- Standalone Mode (RF Off), Music Only Mode (RF Off
except Bluetooth)
- Camera: 1.3 megapixel with flash, 4x digital zoom,
self-portrait with mirror
Resolution: 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 (default), 320 x 240,
176 x 144, 160 x 120
Video Resolution: 320 x 240, 176 x 144 (default)
- Video Player: MP4, 3GP, 3G2 formats
- Bluetooth (v1.2), Bluetooth stereo headset for music
- One-touch speakerphone, speaker-independent voice
recognition
- Voice memo recording
- Personal organizer, address book with 500 contacts
- microSD external memory card slot
- Standard battery: 950 mAh Li-Polymer, up to 3:35 usage,
12:12 standby
- Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (Digital
Dual-Band)
- Simultaneous GPS for Enhanced Location Accuracy
- 4.04 x 1.93 x 0.73", 4.06 oz
- 11/07 - $499 / $79 w/ discount
- www.verizonwireless.com - Press Release
- www.lgusa.com
Find the Verizon
Wireless / LG VX9400 on Amazon.com |
Verizon Wireless / LG Voyager Multimedia Smartphone
(holiday 07)


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- LG Voyager (VX10000) Multimedia Smartphone with Touch Screen
Interactive Touch screen (closed) and full
QWERTY Keyboard (open)
Music player with Dual speakers, full V CAST
Music, Video, TV
2 megapixel Autofocus Camera & Camcorder
High-speed EV-DO wireless broadband: Web
browser, e-mail
Expansion microSD Memory port
- External 2.81" touch screen
VibeTouch technology for tactile feedback -
vibrate on key press
- Opens laterally for QWERTY keyboard with spaced keys
Internal 2.81" LCD -- Both screens 262K color TFT
LCD, 400 x 240
- Music player for MP3, WMA, unprotected AAC, AAC+
Dual speakers for Stereo Sound
- Full V CAST: V CAST Music (downloads), V CAST Video
(stream),
V CAST Mobile TV (live TV), Retractable TV antenna
- Camera & Camcorder, 2.0 megapixel, autofocus
Camera: 1600 x 1200 (default), 1280 x 960,
640 x 480, 320 x 240
Video: 320 x 240, 176 x 144 (default)
- HTML Web Browsing with Touch Navigation
Text, Picture, Video Messaging, Mobile IM
Get It Now, Email; VZ Navigator (GPS) & Chaperone Parent
- One-Touch Speakerphone (via internal keyboard)
- USB Mass Storage - transfer files PC and phone - microSD card
required
- Calculator, Calendar, Alarm, Stop Watch, World Clock, Notepad, Tip Calc
Up to 1000 contacts with 5 entries per contact
- Bluetooth profiles; Hearing Aid Compatibility=M3
- Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA, EV-DO broadband
- 4.64" (H) x 2.12" (W) x 0.71" (D), 4.69 oz.
- Usage time: up to 240 minutes, standby time: up to 480 hours
- 2/08 - Verizon 2-yr Contract Price $349 - 50 = $299 online
- http://products.vzw.com/index.aspx?id=rlp&site=next&phone=voyager
- http://us.lge.com - www.lgusa.com
- www.verizonwireless.com
Find the Verizon
/ LG Voyager on Amazon.com |
Verizon Wireless HTC Touch Pro (XV6850) -
Touch Smartphone (4/09)
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- Windows Mobile with slide-out keyboard, Wi-Fi
TouchFLO 3D interface
- 2.8 in. touch-sensitive LCD display, 480 x 640 VGA
Portrait and landscape orientation
- Slide Out QWERTY keyboard, 5-way navigation Key
- 3.2 MP camera, flash, auto-focus, video capture
- microSD memory slot (up to 16 GB)
- Opera Mobile Browser
- Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional with Office Mobile Suite
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint (view only)
Mobile
Adobe Reader LE PDF viewer, ZIP view/create
- 4.17 x 2.04 x 0.71 in., 4.94 oz.
- Talk time up to 250 min., Standby Time 350 hrs.
- 4/09 - $419 / $349 with service plan
- Reviews - www.xv6850.com - http://htctouchpro.com
- PR 11/08 - http://news.vzw.com/news/2008/11/pr2008-11-24b.html
- www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?
item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=4331
- www.htc.com
Find the Verizon HTC
Touch Pro on Amazon.com
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Verizon Wireless HTC Touch (XV6900 ) -- Windows Mobile
Touch Smartphone (OLD - 08)
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- 2.8" touchscreen display: 240 x 320 pixel; 64K color TFT
- Touch navigation: TouchFLO finger and stylus input,
3-D Touch Cube interface
- 5-way ENTER/NAVIGATION button
- Virtual, all-touch QWERTY keyboard with additional input options
- 2.0 megapixel camera with auto-focus, zoom, video capture
- microSD memory slot, up to 8GB
- Windows Mobile 6 Professional
- View, edit, create Word and Excel files: Microsoft Office Word,
Excel Mobile
- View PowerPoint and PDF files: PowerPoint Mobile, Adobe Reader LE PDF
viewer
- View, extract, create ZIP files
- Play music, pictures, videos with Windows Media Player 10 Mobile
- Internet Explorer Mobile
- Wireless Sync capable; ActiveSync (v4.5) and Windows Mobile Device Center
- Text, Picture and Video messaging (MMS)
- Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology
- Voice command capable, Speakerphone; Security locking features
- EV-DO, 1X RTT Capable; Use as tethered modem through
BroadbandAccess Connect
- Processor: MSM7500; Memory: 128MB RAM / 256MB ROM
- Standard Battery 1100 mAh Li-Ion: Usage up to 210 minutes OR Standby up
to 250 hours
- Extended Battery 1880 mAh: Usage up to 360 minutes OR Standby up to 427
hours
- TTY enabled; Hearing Aid Compatibility =M3 SAR Information: 1.250 W/kg at
ear; 0.457 W/kg on body
- 3.98" (H) x 2.35" (W) x 0.56" (D), 3.95 ounces
- Reviews - www.xv6900.com - www.htctouch.com
- www.htc.com
- www.verizonwireless.com
- 4/08 - $399 (2-yr Contract), -100 Online Discount = $299 -
$50 mail-in rebate!.
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Verizon Wireless - Motorola Q --
Windows Mobile (OLD - 06)
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- Slim and light, QWERTY keypad
- Windows Mobile 5.0 for Smartphone
mini-Office applications
- Windows Media Player
- 320 x 240 display, 65K color
- Camera: 1.3 MP
- Audio: MIDI, MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, QCELP .
- Image: GIF, JPEG, BMP, PNG
- Video: H.263, MPEG-4, AAC, WMV , GSM .
- miniSD
expansion memory slot
- 2.5 x 4.6 x 0.45", 4.1 oz
- 06 - Verizon $199
- www.motorola.com/mdirect/q
- estore.vzwshop.com/q
Find the Motorola
Q on Amazon.com
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ARCHOS 605 GPS - In-Car Holder for
Portable Media Player (4/08)
LG Portable Digital Navigators
- LN 735 - MSRP $349
3.5 inch display (see below)
- LN730 - MSRP $299
3.5 inch display, 1 GB memory, 1.7 million POIs,
US/Canada
- LN740 - MSRP $449
4-inch display, battery up to 6 hours, 0.44 pounds
Live traffic information: 90-day free trial
- us.lge.com
LG LN735 Portable Digital Navigator
(summer 2007)

Night map
Music player
- 3.5 inch touchscreen display, 320 x 240, 260K colors
- SiRFstarIII GPS: fast and accurate mapping with strong signal reception;
GPS status display
- Turn-by-turn voice guidance with street name and/or number
16 Language Options; English/Spanish/French
text-to-speech
- Built-in Guided Tour tutorial
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North America maps built in: US, Canada, Puerto Rico
- Map views: 2D and 3D with street names, Day and Night modes
- Controls: Menu, Volume Up/Down; Backlight brightness control
- Millions of points of interest:
Restaurants, hotels, gas stations, ATMs, dozens of other
categories
- Address retrieval from History, Favorites, Points of Interest (POI) or
Microsoft Outlook contacts.
- Planning and optimizing of multi-stop trips, detours
- Navigation with fastest or shortest route, avoid highways / tolls
- Displays remaining travel distance and time
- Vehicle and Pedestrian modes
- Zoom / pan to explore map, Step though turn-by-turn directions
- 2 GB internal memory, SD card slot
- Mini-USB port, Optional external GPS antenna port
- Photo viewer: JPEG, BMP; Music player: MP3, WMA
- Interface with Microsoft ActiveSync, drag and drop media files
- PC Portal software to install new / updated maps, back up settings
Import custom favorites from Excel .CSV files
- Internal Li-Ion Battery, Up to 4 Hours
- 4.3" x 3.2" x 0.7" inches, 0.35 pounds
- Includes Windshield suction cup mount, dashboard mount disc
Home AC and car cigarette lighter power adapters,
Carrying case
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MSRP $349, street $249
Find the LG
LN735 Portable Navigator on Amazon.com
Pharos Drive GPS 140 --
Portable navigation + Media

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4 inch color touch
screen display
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Preloaded maps of the U.S. and Canada on a 2 GB SD card
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Bluetooth dial and receive calls hands-free
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Photo viewing and slide shows: JPEG and BMP
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Music playback: MP3, WMA, WAV
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Video: MPEG, WMA, MID video.
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Synchronizes to
host PC using Microsoft ActiveSync
Drag and drop media files into folders
in the SD card memory
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5.8 x 3.5 x 1 inches
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10/07 - $321; 06 - $486
-
www.pharosgps.com
Find the Pharos Drive
GPS 140 on Amazon.com
Mio DigiWalker H610 -- Handheld navigation
+ Media

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Handheld -- Size of a deck of cards
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2.7 inch screen
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2.32 x 3.35 x 0.74 inches, 3.88 oz.
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GPS
navigation -- car and bike and walking
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Media playback
MPEG and BMP photos, MP3 music,
MPEG-4 video
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Toolbox software convert formats,
download using Mio Transfer tool or SD card
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Three-year WorldMate
subscription to check weather, convert currencies, get flight info and more.
-
10/07 - $299; 06 - $499
-
www.miogps.com
Find the Mio
DigiWalker H610 on Amazon.com
Mio DigiWalker
C710
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3.5 inch touchscreen
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Full
maps, Bluetooth, media player
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TMC
(Traffic Message Channel) receiver
Real-time traffic information
broadcast on FM channels
(operational in most European countries, coming to
North America
www.tmcforum.com
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4.33 x 3.03 x
0.78 inches, 6 oz
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06 - $599
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www.miogps.com
Harman Kardon - Guide+Play GPS-500 (3/07)
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Full-featured portable GPS navigation system and
multimedia device
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Incorporates high-fidelity audio, full-motion video
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Small enough to fit in the palm of the hand.
Functioning as a GPS navigation
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Digital music player with full music-browsing
capability
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Tightly integrated navigation and multimedia
applications for simultaneous use
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Touchscreen interface
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4-inch WQVGA LCD display, widescreen 480 x 272
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MP3, MP4, WMA / PlaysForSure, ASF, WAV, OGG
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Pocket-sized, virtually invisible portable automotive
mount, internal FM modulator
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2 GB internal flash memory, up to 4 GB external miniSD
card
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slim (19.6mm in depth)
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Up to five hours of battery life,
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Charge via a wallmount AC adapter, USB port, or in-car
cigarette-lighter cable
-
10/07 - $399; 3/07 $499
-
www.harmankardon.com
Find the Harman
Kardon GPS-500 on Amazon.com
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See the Portable
Storage Gallery
Flash storage: Memory cards, USB drives, Hard disk
storage: USB pocket drives, USB transfer devices
SanDisk Ultra II SDHC
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Card with MicroMate USB 2.0 Reader
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3/08 - 15 MB/sec read and write (was 10 MB/sec read, 9
MB/sec write)
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3/08 - 8 GB $99 (hinged), 16 GB $179; 4/08 - 32 GB
$349
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www.sandisk.com
RIDATA SDHC 2.0 Card (1/07)

- 4 GB - SDHC Speed Class rating of Class 2 and Class 6
- 8 GB - Class 6 (6 MB/s)
- 1/07 - 4 GB ~ $180, 8GB ~ $360
- www.ritekusa.com
Kingston MobileLite 9-in-1 Reader (07)
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- Side A reads: SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, RS-MMC, MMCmobile
Side B: slot for miniSD/SDHC, second slot for microSD, MMCmicro
(appears in Windows as three drive letters)
Slots have eject tabs to slide out media card
- Includes 5" USB extension cable and carrying strap
- Up to 9 MB/sec. read, 4 MB/sec. write
- 6/09 - Reader $12, Bundled with 2 GB SD card $20
- 5/07 - Reader $11, Bundled with 1 GB SD card $29, 2 GB
- 3.04 x 1.16 x 0.60 in. (77.3 x 29.5 x 15.3 mm), 0.046 lbs. (21 g)
- www.kingston.com/flash/readers.asp
Find
the Kingston 9-in-1 Reader on Amazon.com |
Kingston 15-in-1 Reader -- USB Adaptor (11/05)
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Works with 15 different Flash card formats
CompactFlash (CF) I and II
Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC),
miniSD, microSD (SD adapter included)
MultiMediaCard (MMC) Version 3.1, MMCmicro (MMC adapter
required),
MMCmobile (DV RS-MMC), MMCplus
(Version 4.0), RS-MMC (Version 3.1)
Microdrive (CF Types II), SmartMedia (with adapter)
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo
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3.46 x 2.19 x 0.63", 0.108 lbs.
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$16
-
www.kingston.com/flash/15in1.asp
Find the Kingston
15-in-1 Reader on Amazon.com
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Kingston USB microSD Reader (OLD 5/07)
 
- Tiny adapter: Pull out USB connector, insert microSD card, reassemble
- Reader 1.29" x 0.60" x 0.30"
- 6/09 - Bundled with 2 GB $27 / street $9 (red)
- 5/07 - Bundled with 1 GB microSD card $25 (black), 2 GB $41 (red)
- www.kingston.com/flash/readers.asp
Find the Kingston
USB microSD Reader on Amazon.com
Kingston Mobility Kit (OLD 7/07)
 
- Includes 1 / 2 GB microSD card, USB microSD card reader
Plus 2 adapters (miniSD and full-size SD)
- USB connector slides into protective cover, with keyloop
- Reader 1.29" x 0.60" x 0.30"
- With microSD card: 1 GB (black) $27, 2 GB (red) -- soon
- www.kingston.com/flash/media_reader_home.asp
Find the Kingston
Mobility Kit on Amazon.com
Kingston DataTraveler Reader - USB Flash drive and card reader (3/07)
Kingston DataTraveler Mini with Migo (OLD - 1/07)
Kingston DataTraveler Mini Fun (OLD - 8/06)
Kingston DataTraveler line
- Colorful interlocking blocks, 1.5 x 0.75 inches
- Preloaded with Big Fish Games' Atlantis and Magic Vines gaming software
- ~ 2/08 - 1 GB $12, 2 GB $20/$18, 4 GB $37/$24
- 8/06 - 256 MB $15, 512 MB $19, 1 GB $33
- www.kingston.com/flash/dt_mf.asp
Find the Kingston
DataTraveler Mini Fun on Amazon.com
Kingston DataTraveler 110 USB Flash Drive - Budget (OLD - 1/08)
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- Significant capacity in a lightweight, compact design; budget
- Capless, retractable USB connector, ease-of-use and safe housing
- 1/08 - introduced - 1 GB $12 (purple), 2 GB $21 (blue), 4 GB $35 (red),
8 GB $104 (green)
- www.kingston.com/flash/dt110.asp
Find the Kingston
DataTraveler 110 on Amazon.com |
Kingston DataTraveler HyperX USB Flash Drive - Fast (1/08)
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- Powerful, portable Flash storage, ultra-fast read/write speeds
- 30 MB/s read, 20 MB/sec.write
- Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost
- 3/09 - 8, 16 GB to 32 GB $185
- 1/08 - introduced - 2 GB $74, 4 GB $131, 8 GB $266
- also - Kingston DataTraveler 400
3/09 - 4, 8, 16 GB, to 32 GB $167
up to 8 GB , 20 MB/sec. read, 10
MB/sec. write
- www.kingston.com/flash/dt_HyperX.asp
Find the Kingston
DataTraveler HyperX on Amazon.com |
Kingston DataTraveler Style Flash Drive (OLD - 08)
Kingston DataTraveler II Plus - Mingo Edition (7/07)

- High speed: up to 19 MB/sec read and 13 MB/sec write (1 - 4 GB)
11 MB/sec read and 7 MB/sec write (8 GB)
- Migo synchronization software
- Work on multiple PCs in different locations, leave no trace of personal
data behind
- Keeps your own desktop's files, folders and icons, Outlook email contents,
Internet Explorer settings, favorites, cookies and history
- Automatically synchronizes your data when you return to your PC
- SecureTraveler security software for Windows systems
- 2.67" x 0.829" x 0.355"
- 3/09 - 2, 4, 8 GB
- 1 GB $20, 2 GB $40, 4 GB $75, 8 GB $154 (MSRP)
- www.kingston.com/flash/dt_IIplusMigo.asp
Find the Kingston
DataTraveler II on Amazon.com
Lexar JumpDrive 360 (OLD - 1/07)
Memorex M-Flyer Pilot - High-Speed USB Flash Drive (7/07)

- New
models with higher capacity and splash of color
- Capless design with spring-loaded, retractable USB connector
- Push end to extend USB connector, press button to retract
- Sleek, "aerodynamic" styling
- Includes Portable Vault USB security software by Mingo (Windows only)
Password protection and 256-bit encryption
- Windows Vista "Enhanced for ReadyBoost"
- 3/09 - 2 GB $54
- 7/07 - 2GB $49.99 (silver and blue), 4GB $79.99 (silver and red)
- www.memorex.com/products/product_details.php?PID=1171
Find the Memorex
M-Flyer on Amazon.com
Corsair Flash Padlock - Hardware lock (8/07)
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- Hardware-secured lock
- Keypad with lock/unlock indicator lights
- Auto-Locking - Self locking after removal from computer
- Customizable PIN - Set own PIN
- Easy to Use - Direct keypad access and indicator lights for locking/unlocking
- Plug and Play - Hardware based security without installing or
running software
- 3/09, 11/09 - 4 GB
- ~ 2/08 - 1 GB $33, 2 GB $38
- Introduced 8/07 - 2 GB $29, 4 GB $39
- www.corsair.com/products/padlock.aspx
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Flash Padlock on Amazon.com |
SWISSMEMORY
s.beat MP3 Digital Audio Player (OLD - 2006)
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- Victorinox Swiss
Army Knife
- Full knife with fold-out tools
- Flight version w/o tools, remove MP3 player from knife body
- Music
player, FM radio and voice recorder
- MP3, WMA, WAV or OGG Vorbis
- 1, 2, or 4 GB
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Yoggie Security Systems - Gatekeeper USB Security
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- Full Security Mini-Computer, in USB key-sized device
Powerful USB key-size, Linux-based 520 MHz computer
- Blocks Internet threats outside, before they reach your PC
- Frees up computer processing and memory resources
- Multi-level security with 12 built-in security applications
- Anti-Virus (Kaspersky), Anti-Spyware (Kaspersky)
- Anti-Spam (MailShell), Anti-Phishing (MailShell)
- Intrusion Detection System (Snort). Intrusion Prevention (Snort)
- Firewall (Stateful Inspection) - (Linux Netfilter/IPTables firewall)
- Content Filtering (SurfControl)
- Parental Control
- Transparent Email (POP3, SMTP) and Web Proxies
(HTTP, FTP)
- Adaptive Security Policy, Multi-Layer Security Agent,
Layer-8 Security Engine
Include 1 year subscription for automatic security updates,
upgrades
- www.yoggie.com
- Product line - www.yoggie.com/comparison.shtml
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Firestick Pico - USB Hardware Firewall
- Portable USB mini-computer replaces software Firewall
- Introduced 1/08 - $119
Gatekeeper Pico - USB Security
- Multi-level security with 12 built-in security applications
- Introduced 9/0 $179 - 6/08 $149 / $30 annual subscription
Gatekeeper Pico Pro - USB Security + VPN
- Adds VPN Client, Remote Centralized Management
- Introduced 9/07 - $199 / $40 annual subscription
Gatekeeper Card Pro - ExpressCard Security
- Adds VPN Client, Remote Centralized Management
- Introduced ~ 6/08 - $199 -> $159 / $40 annual subscription
Gatekeeper Pro - Personal Security Server
- Hardware protection for corporate users -- Network connection via
pass-through mode
- Introduced 1/07 - $220 / $40 annual subscription
Gatekeeper SOHO - Office Security Server
- Network protection for up to 5 computers
- Introduced 3/07 - $249 / $69 annual subscription
Find the Yoggie
Gatekeeper Picoon Amazon.com
More Capacity, Still Highly Portable
(Now obsolete as flash drives expand capacity)
Flash Drives vs. 1" Hard Disk (OLD)
- Mini HD pumps capacity beyond current flash memory drives
11/07 |
2
GB |
4
GB |
6
GB |
8
GB |
12
GB |
Flash
(above) |
$29/79 |
$49/134 |
|
$132/149 |
|
Mini
HD |
|
$39 |
$79/99 |
$76 |
$113/149 |
| 11/07 |
$79 |
$110 |
$159 |
| Mini
HD |
8
GB |
~
12 GB |
|
| Pocket
HD |
80
GB |
160
GB |
250
GB |
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| 1/07 |
$99 |
$129 |
$179 |
| Mini
HD |
4
- 6 GB |
8
GB |
|
| Pocket
HD |
80
GB |
120
GB |
160
GB |
Imation Micro Hard Drive (OLD)
Memorex Mega TravelDrive -- 12 GB (OLD - 1/07)
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- Less than two-inch square, 1.75" x 1.96" x .56"
- Pivoting USB connector
- Up to 7.9 MB/sec transfer
- 10/05 - 4 GB $149
- 3/06 - 4 GB $119, 6 GB $129, 8 GB $159
- 9/06 - 4 GB $119, 6 GB $119, 8 GB $149
- 1/07 - 4 GB $119, 6 GB $99, 8 GB $129, 12 GB $149
- 11/07 - 4 GB $39, 6 GB $79/99, 12 GB $149
- www.memorex.com/html/products_subcategory.php?section=3&CID=12&SID=16&opento=12
Find the Memorex
Mega TravelDrive on Amazon.com |
Seagate Pocket Drive (OLD - 07)
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- 2-MB cache
- Secure Zone software for simple password protection
- Built-in retractable cable
- 1/07 - 2.5 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB $87, 8 GB
- www.seagate.com
Find the Seagate
Pocket Drive on Amazon.com |
Verbatim Store'n' Go USB HD Drive -- 12 GB (OLD - 1/07)
LaCie USB
Key (Carte Orange)
-- Credit card - 3.3", 2.1 oz (OLD - 06)
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- Very thin
design: 2.2 x 3.3 x 0.23 inches, 2.1 oz.
- 3600 rpm or greater, up to 9 MB/sec sustained transfer
- 3/06 - 4 GB $99, 6 GB, 8 GB $149 (11/05)
- 9/06 - 4 GB $99, 8 GB $139
- 1/07 - 4 GB $69, 8 GB $99
- www.lacie.com
Find the LaCie
Carte Orange on Amazon.com |
LaCie
USB Key Max - 30 / 40 GB - Credit card - 1.3" disk, 3.34", 2.1
oz. (OLD - 1/08)
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- Hi-Speed USB 2.0, with integrated USB cable
- 1.3-inch disk, Rotational Speed 3600 rpm
- Interface Transfer Rate up to 480 Mbits/s, Sustained to 15 MB/s
- Synchronization & Encryption Software (Windows)
- Backup Software (Windows/Mac)
- 2.16 x 3.34 x 0.23 in (55 x 85 x 6 mm), 2.1 oz (60 g)
- 3/08 - 30 GB $119 (Orange), 40 GB $149 (Black)
- 4/08 - 30 GB $109 (Orange), 40 GB $139 (Black)
- 10/08 - 40 GB $139 (Black)
- PR 1/08 - 1.3" disk w/ Samsung - www.lacie.com/company/news/news.htm?id=10371
- www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?pid=11039
Find the LaCie
USB Key Max on Amazon.com |
LaCie Mobile Hard Drive - 40 - 160 GB - .4 oz (OLD)
Memorex TravelSync - USB devices - OLD
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- Transfer files between two USB devices without using a computer
- LCD to select folders and files
- Powered by 3 AAA batteries, need external power for
hard disk
- USB 1.1 - USB mass storage and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) -- not
iPods
- ~ 2/08 $26, 1/07 $49
- www.memorex.com
Find the Memorex
TravelSyncon Amazon.com |
Memorex TravelLink - Flash cards - OLD
|
|
- Transfer files between two USB devices -- and/or two Flash cards
- Adds two memory card
slots: CF I, CF II, SD, SM, MMC, MS, MS Pro, MS Duo
- Connect to computer as 8-in-1 card reader
- USB 1.1
- ~ 2/08 $36, 1/07 $69
- www.memorex.com
Find the Memorex
TravelLinkon Amazon.com |
Buffalo MiniStation HD Portable - 6.7 oz (OLD - 06)
Memorex Ultra TravelDrive - 80 - 160 GB - 6.4 oz (6/07)
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- Compact, 2.5-inch portable hard drive, up to 160 GB
- Light, portable, Ergonomic design fits in the palm of hand
- Personalize / color-code with two interchangeable color faceplates
- Rugged and portable, no-slip rubberized design
- Powered through USB connection, No external power required (in typical
use)
Includes second USB cable for additional power when
needed
Speed indicator light indicates USB 1.1 or 2.0 speeds
- Includes back-up and synchronization software, Quick Backup button
- 5400 RPM, 8 MB buffer, 480 MBps max with USB 2.0
- ~ 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 3/4", 0.4 lbs.
- 3/09 - 80 GB $49, 120 GB $59, 160 GB $89, 250 GB $139, 320 GB $179, 320 GB
$299
- 6/07 - 80 GB $99.99, 120 GB $119.99, 160 GB $149.99
- www.memorex.com
Find the Memorex
Ultra TravelDrive on Amazon.com |
Seagate "Dave" wireless mobile hard drive (~ 2/07)
- Demo 07 (2/07)preview - 10GB or 20GB
- connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, or USB cable
- www.seagate.com
Seagate FreeAgent Data Movers (1/07)
- include software to automatically synchronize content
- access to Seagate Internet Drive, online service, post, access, share
files over Web
- FreeAgent Pro data movers (320GB, 500GB, 750GB)
- FreeAgent Go (80GB, 120GB, 160GB) data movers, USB 2.0
- FreeAgent Go Small (12GB) ultra-compact size
- FreeAgent Desktop data movers (250GB, 320GB, 500GB) add-on storage
- www.seagate.com
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See the Audio
Accessories Gallery
Headsets, headphones, speakers, Wireless, Bluetooth
Jabra BT 160 - Styles
- 33 interchangeable design covers
- $59
Jabra BT125 - Tiny - Discreet

Jabra C820s corded stereo headphone, active noise cancel (1/07)
Jabra BT325 and Jabra BT320 Bluetooth stereo headsets (1/07)
Answer calls while listening to music
Jabra BT620s Bluetooth stereo headset (1/07)
Jabra T5330 Wireless headset - price, boom arm, DSP (1/07)
Jabra A7010 Bluetooth hub - pair with desk phone (1/07) |
Jabra JX10 - Design (10/05)
- Less than 1.5 in. long (4 cm), 1/3 oz. (10 grams)
- DSP improves audio quality in windy or noisy environments, auto volume
level adjust
- Up to 6 hours of talk time, 200 hours standby
- $179
Jabra BT800

- Mute button, jog wheel, 'Answer' and 'End' buttons
- $119
|
Aliph "New" Jawbone Bluetooth Headset -- Noise-Assassin (5/08)  
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- 50% smaller than Original Jawbone
- Medical-grade plastic, textured surface, light underneath
- Fits either ear -- includes 3 earbuds (small, medium, and large)
2 soft leather earloops, 2 slim earloops for eyewear
(medium and large)
- 1/09 - New Fit Earbuds - wear without earloop - Free ($2.99
shipping)
Earbud body is open, like pneumatic cushion (or
tire)
More comfortable than traditional
solid round (doughnut) earbuds
Rear mounted integrated loop, suspension-bridge effect
fits snugly into ear
Acts like a spring to orient
headset toward the cheek
http://us.jawbone.com/fitearbud.aspx
- Invisible touch controls on outside shield - Two buttons control
all functions
- Voice Activity Sensor peg on underside rests against cheek,
Unit
angled toward mouth
Feels speech of wearer, distinguishes sound of voice from
ambient noise
- Military-grade Noise Assassin technology
Address real-world noise environments like busy streets,
cars and airports
Eliminates up to ten times more noise energy than
competitors
Faster processing eliminates noise bursts
Enhanced intelligibility - voices sound human, not
robotic
Dual microphone array reduces wind noise
- New fast-charge battery: 80% charge in 35 min., full charge 50 min.
Charge with included magnetic USB cable on computer,
or
USB wall-charger
- Talk time over 4 hours, standby over 8 days
- Bluetooth 1.1, 1.2, and 2.0 (Hands-free), range to 33 feet (10
meters)
- 2.1 x 0.6 x 0.9 in, 0.4 oz / 10 grams
- 5/08 - $129 (9/08 $99 street), Black, Silver, Rose Gold
- www.jawbone.com
Find the Aliph
New Jawbone Headset on Amazon.com |
Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth Headset -- Noise-canceling (Original - 12/06)
 |
- Bluetooth headset with advanced, military-grade noise-canceling
system - touch cheek
- Adaptive Noise Shield technology, dramatically reduces background noise
Voice activity sensor, 2 microphones
- Includes choice of 6 ear buds and 4 ear loops
- Available from Cingular Wireless
- 10/08 - $89 street, 11/07 - $99; 1/07 - $119
- www.jawbone.com
Find the Aliph
Jawbone Headset on Amazon.com |
Plantronics Discovery 925 -- Designer Bluetooth headset
 |
- VFrame design - follows face contours, microphone boom closer to mouth
- In ear design, left or right - Includes 3 earpiece sizes
No loop - Rests in outer ear - self-stabilizing with soft
flexible eartip
- AudioIQ technology - Automatic noise control for clear calls
Two-way: Removes background noise from voice, adjusts
incoming volume
- QuickPair technology for easy initial Bluetooth set up
- Multipoint technology: Active connect with two Bluetooth phones
(turn
off to extend battery life)
- Controls: Volume, call answer/end, last number redial, voice activated
dialing
- Bluetooth (v2.0) + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), Headset (HSP v1.1)
and
Hands-free (HFP v1.5) profiles, Range up to 33 feet (10 meters)
- Up to 5 hours talk time, 7 days standby, Full charge 3 hours
- Carrying case includes rechargeable battery, one full charge to
earpiece
Includes USB cable and AC adapter to charge headset or
case
- Lithium ion rechargeable battery in earpiece
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery in carrying
case
- 8 grams, Metallic and jewel tone colors: Onyx Black, Alchemy Gold, Cerise Pink
- www.plantronics.com/Discovery-925 - Press
release
- list $149 (4/08), street $79 (8/08)
Find the Plantronics
Discovery 925 Headset on Amazon.com |
Plantronics Voyager Bluetooth Headsets
Plantronics Voyager 500 series headsets
- Noise-canceling microphone and minimize wind noise
- Plantronics Voyager 510 - All-day behind ear style - $99.95 ->
$41.99
- Plantronics Voyager 520 - Enhanced noise canceling - $99.99 -> $65.95
(8/07)
Plantronics Voyager 800 series headsets
- Two-way noise reduction technology to digitally enhance sound quality on
both sides of the call.
- Noise-isolating ear bud that seals out noise and seals in sound.
- Sliding boom to bring microphone closer to your voice, and answer/end
calls
- Voyager 855 adds detachable stereo cable to switch between music listening
and phone calls
- Plantronics Voyager 815 - DSP noise reduction - $129.99 (10/07)
- Plantronics Voyager 855 - Add stereo cable - $149.99 (10/07)
Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset -- All-day (8/07)
Plantronics Voyager 815 Bluetooth Headset - DSP, Mono (10/07)
 |
- Mono version of Voyager 855
- Slide-to-talk design, tailor-fit earbuds, AudioIQ noise
reduction technology
- Multipoint technology - switch between two Bluetooth
devices
- 11 grams
- list $129.99
Find the Plantronics
Voyager 815 Headset on Amazon.com |
Jabra BT8010 Convertible Bluetooth
stereo headset (1/07)
 |
- Feature rich Bluetooth Mono headset with attachable stereo unit to BT
stereo
- Phonebook up to 30 contacts. caller ID
- Up to 10 hours talk time, 6 hours music streaming, 300 hours standby
- Mono unit less than 0.8 ounces, stereo less than 0.49 ounces
- DSP for noise cancellation of background noise, automatic volume control
- OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) scrollable display, jog wheel
navigation
- Music: Play/pause/stop, Skip track forward, volume control
- Bluetooth 2.0, hands-free profile
Bluetooth streaming stereo (A2DP) and remote control (AVRCP)
profile
- Multipoint connection, two devices at same time: phone + PC or music
player
- Q1 07 - $149
- www.jabra.com
Find the Jabra
BT8010 on Amazon.com |
Sony MDR-EX90LP Stereo Earphones (07)

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- Ear buds, metal housing, 13.5mm driver
- Includes 3 sizes of earbuds, Leather carrying case
- 7/09 - $64 street, 07 - MDR-EX90LP - $100
- www.sonystyle.com
Find the Sony
Stereo Earphones on Amazon.com
|
Sennheiser CX - Classic, Street
and Style Ear Canal Headphones
- CX 400 - noise-isolating ear-canal headphones, $99
balanced sound
short cord for pocket use, additional 3 foot / 1 m
extension cable
- CX 500 - noise-isolating ear-canal headphones, $129
top of the line, wider frequency response
integrated volume control
ear adapters with improved fit and better passive noise
attenuation
- CX 55 Street - noise-isolating ear-canal headphones, $79
powerful low-end frequency response for street use,
bass-driven stereo sound
ergonomic housings shaped for ear position
cord routing with small angle arm
- CX 95 Style - noise-isolating ear-canal headphones, $139
very balanced sound and highest possible sound resolution
short cord for pocket use, additional 3 foot / 1 m
extension cable
Shure
- Sound Isolating Earphones
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Shure I
Series Sound Isolating Earphones
- Switch between listening to music and answering your
phone
- Inline microphone with filtering to remove background noise while on
calls.
- Selection of soft foam and flex sleeves for in-ear comfort and sound
isolation
- Start at $75
- www.shure.com/PersonalAudio/Products/Headsets
Shure E3C Sound Isolating Earphones
Shure
E500PTH Sound Isolating Earphones
- Three hi-definition
miniature drivers
- "Push-to-Hear" to alternate noise isolation and hearing the outside world
- $499
Find the Shure
E500PTH Earphones on Amazon.com |
LG HBS-110 Bluetooth Stereo Lanyard Headset (8/06)

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- HBS-110 - Bluetooth connectivity, stereo sound, music control
- Three-way calling, 9 hours talk time, caller ID, last number
redial
- OLED LCD display: Caller ID, Volume level, caller's number
Bluetooth status and active profile (HFP/HSP/A2DP/AVRCP)
- Front controls: play/pause, rewind/fast-forward, volume control.
- Battery charge 3 hours, 6 hours talk time, 5 hours audio
- $119.99
- www.lge.com
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JVC HA-NCX77 In-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones (3/07)
Sony MDR-NC11A Noise Canceling Headphones
Sony NW-S703F Noise Canceling Walkman MP3 Player
Logitech -
FreePulse Wireless Headphones
Sony Bluetooth Headset - Clip-on (07)
 |
- Clip-on headset with 20" retractable zip cord
- Integrated microphone for hands-free mobile phone use
- Simultaneous connections to mobile phone and media player
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery: Charge in 3 hours
11 hours talk and music playback time, 100 hours standby
- Controls: Power, Volume, plus Bluetooth AVRCP remote control profile --
Control play / stop, fast forward / rewind on the
earpiece
- 2.1 oz.
- DR-BT30Q - $129
- www.sonystyle.com
Find the Sony
Bluetooth Headset BT30Q on Amazon.com |
Logitech - Noise Canceling Headphones
 |
- Over-ear pads to block noise, plus active noise
cancellation
- Batteries and on/off switch
nestled in one of the ear cushions
- Fit into carrying case for travel, include an airline adaptor.
- $149
- www.logitech.com
Find the Logitech
Noise Canceling Headphones on Amazon.com |
CPS - Cellboost T-Speaker (07)
 |
- Plug standard headphone jack into any player, including iPods.
- Runs in one AA battery
- $19.99
- www.cellboost.com
|
Altec Lansing Orbit-MP3 Portable Audio System (10/07)

Parrot - Stereo Bluetooth Speakers
Parrot PARTY - Stereo Portable Bluetooth Speakers - 6W, 9", 21 oz (07)
 |
- Power audio output: 6W maximum
- Rechargeable battery pack, 4 hour charging time, Play time: 4 hours
- Controls: Bluetooth (paring), Volume Up/Down
Audio fx: Stereo Widening (simulate 30 degree), Virtual Super Bass (reinforced bass freq.)
- Line-In jack 3.5 mm, Bluetooth range: 33 feet (10 meters)
- Software: Flash Update Wizard - via Bluetooth
Audio Configuration Tool (Windows, using Microsoft or
Broadcom Widcomm software)
Adjust volume, equalizer, effect
settings, time delay to synchronize audio system
- 9 x 3 x 3.3", 21 oz
- $139 / $119
- www.parrot.com/usa/products/parrotparty - Press
release
Find the Parrot
PARTY Speakers on Amazon.com |
Parrot PARTY Black Edition - Portable Bluetooth Speakers - 6W, 9", 23 oz
(4/08)
 |
- Double battery life to 8 hours
- Enhanced audio: built-in Class-D amplifier, two drivers total 6
watts
Audio effects: Stereo Widening, Virtual SuperBass
- L 9.0 x H3.1 x D3.3 in (228 mm x 85 mm x 79 mm) - Weight: 23 oz (650g)
- Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR
- Press
release
|
Parrot BOOMBOX, 2.1, 60W stereo hi-fi compact digital speakers
Parrot SOUND SYSTEM, 60W wireless Hi-Fi speakers
Gibson Robot Guitar (12/07)
 |
- New limited edition first-run Les Paul
- Self-tuning robotic technology automatically and quickly tunes the guitar
- Tunes at the push of a button to a standard A440
plus 6 commonly used
altered tuning presets
- Automates string changes
- Guitar can be intonated in seconds after string changes, truss rod
adjustments or weather changes.
- Components extremely light , do not change the instrument in any
way.
- Master Control Knob has all operating and control functionality
contained
in 11 different positions.
- Powerhead-Locking tuners, lightweight alloy housing
not any
heavier than common tuning keys
- Each has motorized high-performance gearbox controlled by signals from CPU
- Motorized tuners adjust pitch of strings, monitored by a Tune-Control
Bridge
- $2,499
- www.gibson.com/robotguitar
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Accessories Gallery
Batteries, chargers, Adapters, tips, wireless
Energizer Easy Charger (11/06)
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- Compact, sleek oval, foldable plug
- Interchangeable faceplates match any kitchen decor
- $21.99
Find
the Energizer
Easy Charger on Amazon.com |
Energizer Dock & Go Charger (11/06)
|
 |
- Base unit with two portable charging pods
- Each pod holds 4 AA or AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries
- Indicator lights: charging, in queue, ready to go
- Charge one pod (up to 4 NiMH AA or AAA batteries) in under 3
hours,
or both pods (8 AA or AAA) in under 6 hours
- $33.99 (includes 4 AA 2500 mAh NIMH batteries)
|
Energizer DUO USB Charger (4/07)
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- Charges two AA or AAA NiMH batteries, in 2+ hours for AAA, 3.5+ for AA
- Power through attached USB cable, or with included USB wall charger
- Available in three colors
- Download software to monitor charging
- $13.99 (includes AAA 900 mAh NiMH batteries)
- www.energizer.com/usbcharger
Find
the Energizer
DUO USB Charger on Amazon.com |
Energizer Power & Play Charging Systems
Voxred International - Turbo
Charge Reusable Portable Chargers
- Reusable Portable Chargers: Cell Phones, iPods, Gaming
Machines
- Models with 1 and 2 AA batteries
- Adaptors with tips that match all popular cell phones
- www.turbocellcharge.com
Turbo Charge Squared / TC2 - 2 AA Batteries (10/07)
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TC2 - for iPod
|
Reusable Portable Cell Phone Charger
- Powered by 2 AA batteries, with LED flashlight
- Extra power to keep running, Provides up to 3 complete charges (cell
phones)
- On/Off switch, so can store with batteries inside
Turbo Charge TC2 - Portable Cell Phone Charger
- 8 Adapters for all popular cell phones
- Add over 300 min. for Motorola Razr V3, 100 min. for Palm Treo
- TB550 - $29.95
Find
the Turbo
Charge TC2 Cell Phone Charger on Amazon.com
Turbo Charge TC2 - Portable Charger for iPod
- Adaptor for 30-pin iPod Connector: iPod, iPod nano, iPod mini models --
also iPhone
- Add up to 2250 min. for 2nd gen iPod nano, 1100 min. for 5th gen iPod
video
- TBA650 - $29.95
Find
the Turbo
Charge TC2 for iPod on Amazon.com
Turbo Charge TC2 - Portable Game Charger
- Adapters for PSP, and Gameboy Advance SP, Micro, DS, and DS Lite
- Add up to 300 min. for PSP, 750 min. for Gameboy Advance SP
- TBG750 - $24.95
|
Turbo Charge -- Cell Phones, 1 AA battery (1/06, 1/07)
iturboonline.com ?
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Turbo Charge -- Cell Phones (1/06, 1/07)
- Metal tube, load with one AA battery
- Adaptors with tips that match cell phones
- Boost cell phones (but not
completely recharge)
- 1/07 - New
model: general Mini-USB adaptor and mini flashlight, on/off
- 06 - $19.95 with one tip, $24.95 with set
of ten
adaptors
- www.turbocellcharge.com
Find the Turbo
Charge on Amazon.com
iTurbo - iPods (1/07)
- Lip balm-sized charger for most popular iPod models
- Adds 9 hours of playtime for the iPod nano
- 1/07 - $29
Find the Turbo Charge iTurbo on Amazon.com
|
U.N.O. Instant ChargeNgo - Portable Battery Charger (Spring 07)
|
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- Portable rechargeable battery charger with multiple interchangeable
adapters
- Uses Li-ion technology: holds more power compared to AA alkaline batteries
- Recharge with global 100-240V wall charger
Fully charge in 3 1/2 hours
- Power switch - LED glows green while charging
- Accessories included Portable Charger, AC wall charger and Adapters
- Some 28 adaptors for cell phones, PDAs, iPod, MP3 players, digital
cameras, electronic games
- Charges completely depleted device or mobile phones between 90 min - 2.5
hrs
1600 more shots for digital cameras, 50 hrs continuous
play for MP3 players and iPod
Standby time approximately 21 days depending on usage.
- Universal A/C wall charger can also be used as primary charger
- Capacity 2200 mAh; DC Input 4.3-5.0V 650 mA, DC Output 5.0V-5.5V 1.2A;
Cycle Life ~1000 times
- 70 x 32 x 21 mm, 45 g (2.8 x 1.3 x 0.83 in, 1.59 oz)
- Instant ChargeNgo $39.99, adapters $ 8.99
- www.instantchargengo.com
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Black and Decker - Power to Go - Cordless AC/USB Power Supply
(OLD - 07)
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- Portable outlet: Charge from wall - 10 to 15 hours
Supply power through USB adapter and AC outlet
- Available in different capacities
- Approximate talk time based on commonly used cell phones
- www.blackanddecker.com
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Black and Decker - Compact - Power To Go (5/07)
- Battery 700mAh, NiMH - Provides up to 1 hour of extended runtime
- Charge time 10 to 17 hours
- 2 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 1 in., 0.6 lbs.
- Input 7.2 V DC, 2.5A; Output 115V AC 60Hz, 8W continuous
- Three stage battery status indicator
- CPI10B
/ $51
Black and Decker - 20W - Power To Go (5/07)
- Battery 2Ah, NiMH - Provides up to 4 hours of extended runtime
- 3 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 1 in., 1 lbs.
- Input 8.4 VDC, 5.0A; Output 115V AC 60Hz - 20W for 5 minutes, 16W
continuous
- CPI20XB / $69
Black and Decker - Laptop / 100W - Power To Go (5/07)
- Battery 4Ah, NiMH - Provides up to 9 hours of extended runtime
- 3 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 1.5, in., 2 lbs.
- Input 9.6 VDC, 15A; Output 115V AC 60Hz - 100W for 5 minutes, 80W
continuous
- USB 5V DC (350 mA) each x 2
- Five stage battery status indicator
- CPI100B / $99
Ritek /
RIDATA S2000 Solar Powered Battery Charger (1/07) [on hold]
|
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- Advanced Media / Ritek USA
- Photovoltaic solar-powered battery charger
- For mobile phones, MP3 players, Apple iPod, PDAs, GPS,
hand-held games (Sony PSP), USB and Bluetooth devices
- 5V 500mA power bank, Built-in 3.7V, 900mA portable rechargeable lithium battery
- Fully charge battery in three hours In direct sunlight
- Also charges when connected to an AC/DC charger or car 12V cigarette
lighter
- Lightweight, durable, waterproof, Open 8.3 x 8.6"; closed 8.3" x 2.8", under 8 ounces
- www.ritekusa.com
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Ritek /
RIDATA S1000 Solar Powered Battery Charger (06)
|
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- Advanced Media / Ritek USA
- 8.5 x 2.5 inch solar panel connected to two AAA batteries
- charge the batteries directly, or pass power through USB port
to devices like
MP3 players
- Output for AAA battery is 1.5V / 300mA, for USB is 5V /
200mA.
- Typical charge times per battery: 2 to 3 hours in
full sun,
4 to 6 on slightly overcast days
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See the Peripherals
and Accessories Gallery
Keyboards and mice, CE for Kids, USB / data connections
- Portable power
Nickelodian / Memorex (Imation)
- Designed for kids: Rugged, affordable, functional
- Feature familiar Nick personalities:
SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!,
The Naked Brothers Band
- Launched September 2007, available at U.S. retailers in October
More than 20 products: digital cameras and photo frames, MP3 and video
players,
alarm clock, LCD TV and DVD player
- www.nick.com/npower
- www.memorexelectronics.com/npower
* Npower - iCarly Micro MP3 Digital Music Player (9/08)
 |
- 1 GB memory, stores up to 250 MP3 songs
- Preloaded with sample of iCarly's new single, "Leave it All to
Me"
- MP3 and WMA formats: Drag and drop files, or use Windows Media
Player to sync
- USB rechargeable battery, 7 hours playback
- Belt clip on rear
- 1.5 x 1.7 x 0.6 in., 0.7 oz.
- $29.99
- Toys"R"Us - www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3179656
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* Npower - SpongeBob SquarePants Eyeball Speaker Dock (9/08)
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- Yellow sponge material, Top well cradles digital audio player
- Eyeballs are removable speakers, 2 x 4 watts
- Switch
to ROCK to wobble, rock and roll with music
- Line in connect to MP3 player, Left/Right Speaker output, Headphone jack
- AC power, 6.5 x 11 x 4 in. 2.2 lbs.
- $39.99
- Toys"R"Us (12/08) - www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3144396
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* Npower - iCarly Travel Speaker Case (9/08)
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- Zippered case protects digital audio player inside
- Soft padded interior, zippered design, shoulder strap
- Clear view window to watch videos
- Two built-in 1.5 watt speakers, Dual headphone jacks, listen with
friend
- Line-in jack connects with most MP3 players
- 4 AAA batteries, 4.0 x 5.9 x 1.8 in., 8 oz.
- $29.99
- Toys"R"Us - www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3144393
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* Npower - SpongeBob SquarePants Digital Photo Viewer (9/08)
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- Flip stand, cover with hallmark SpongeBob eye, clip to hang
- 1.44" color display, 2 MB memory, store up to 59 photos
- Automatic slide show, Clock
- JPEG, BMP, GIF formats, 128 x 128
- Requires built-in ImageViewer transfer software (Windows)
- USB rechargeable lithium battery, 6 hours playback
- 2.75 x 2 x 0.7 in., 1.0 oz.
- $24.99
- Toys"R"Us - www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3144400
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* Npower - Fission Digital Music Player - 1 GB (10/07)
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- 1 GB internal flash memory (500 songs at 64 kbps = 32 hours playback)
- SD / MMC card slot, window on side to view inserted card
- Plays MP3, WMA (WM DRM9) -- Drag and drop or Windows Media Player
- Mini USB connector, Rechargable battery
- Music Mixer feature - Shake player to beat to play instument overlays
(Boing, Foghorn, Marimba, Ukulele)
- Equalizer, Voice recorder
- 3.6 x 0.7 x 1.7 in.
- SpongeBob SquarePants in silver graphite and white pearl,
The Naked Brothers Band in blue pearl and pink pearl
- $49.99
- http://npower.memorexelectronics.com/html/product_detail.php?PID=20
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Npower - SpongeBob SquarePants Flash Micro Digital Camera (10/07)
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