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Archos 5 Android Tablet firmware reportedly stable; Android 1.6 Donut by end of 2009

, Oct 16th 2009 Discuss [1]

The Archos 5 Android Internet Tablet saga continues, with sales of the 5-inch PMP still partly frozen on Amazon while the company has also pushed out a new firmware update.  Amazon put the Archos 5 160GB on hold earlier this week after unspecified complaints from buyers; now the 500GB model has come into stock with the retailer, but shows no such sales-freeze.  According to ArchosFans, meanwhile, there's a new, stable firmware - version 1.1.01 - that addresses many early complaints from owners. Read The Full Story

Lisse Q10 retro-PMP

, Oct 12th 2009 Discuss [1]

Whether you're an iPod owner or wouldn't be seen dead near one of Apple's PMPs, you can't argue the fact that the distinctive mediaplayers have had a huge impact on how rival devices are designed.  That's why we're glad to see the Lisse Q10, a pleasingly retro PMP with a rather tactile looking control dial. Read The Full Story

PXP-2000 PSP Go knockoff still forgets the 2nd joystick

, Oct 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

Knock-off consoles are always good for a cheap, moderately cheerful laugh, and so we're surprised its taken the Chinese cloners this long to come up with a decent PSP Go copy.  The PXP-2000 "borrows" the distinctive stylings of Sony's latest handheld, but throws in a camera good for stills and 3GP video capture, an FM radio and NES/Famicom emulator. Read The Full Story

Archos 5 160GB and 32GB Android Tablets now shipping in US

, Oct 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

Having gone up for pre-order midway through September, certain models of Archos 5 Android Internet Tablet are now listed as in-stock and ready for delivery by Amazon.  The 160GB hard-drive version, together with the 32GB flash model, are both shipping now; however the remaining versions - of which Amazon only list the 500GB tablet - are still only available for preorder. Read The Full Story

iriver N20 and WiFi-packing K1 PMPs tipped; Android K2 to follow?

, Oct 7th 2009 Discuss [0]

Details of two new iriver PMPs have emerged, courtesy of a post on the iriver forums (currently offline), including a compact MP3 player and a WiFi-toting iPod touch rival.  The iriver N20, shown here, is expected to debut imminently with a 4-line 120 x 56 OLED display and FM radio. Read The Full Story

Zune & Zune Pass could see Apple compatibility; WinMo phones next

, Oct 7th 2009 Discuss [0]

One of our key criticisms of the Zune HD was that Microsoft don't offer a version of their desktop management software for Mac, thus giving Apple users another good reason to stick with the iPod.  That might change, though, says Mary-Jo Foley, who has been talking to Microsoft's director of communications for the TV, Video and Music Business, Jose Pinero.  According to Pinero, Microsoft are considering porting the Zune software and services to various non-Windows platforms, one of which would be OS X. Read The Full Story

Cowon iAudio 9 PMP: broad codec support and TV out

, Oct 1st 2009 Discuss [0]

Cowon have outed their latest PMP, the iAudio 9, complete with a 2-inch QVGA display and voice-recorder functionality.  While it may not have the outright style of some rival devices, one thing Cowon have always impressed with is codec support and the iAudio 9 is looking like it'll be no different. Read The Full Story

ODROID Android handheld up for preorder; full release December

, Sep 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

We've been keeping an eye on the ODROID Android-based portable entertainment device over the past few months, and today our source at the company let us know that the developer version is going up for pre-order from today.  Priced at the equivalent of around $320, and with deliveries expected to begin from November 5th, the ODROID developer edition has the same 833MHz Samsung S5PC100 processor as in the iPhone 3GS, 512MB of RAM and a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen. Read The Full Story

iLuv gets official with i1166 digital media player

, Sep 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

Digital media players are big business and there are new devices hitting the market all the time. ILuv has unveiled its latest digital media player called the i1166 that has an iPod interface and a large screen perfect for viewing video on the go. Read The Full Story

Lower PMP volume defaults to fight hearing loss planned

, Sep 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

Thanks to a new European Union ruling, any PMP sold in Europe will soon need to have a lower default volume level so as to avoid ear damage.  The so-called "safe exposure" levels will be a condition of sale for any MP3 player, including Apple's iPod range, though users will be able to override the settings if they choose. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Week in Review – Week 39 2009

, Sep 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

In case you missed something this week, it's time for another week in review for you to enjoy on a lazy Sunday. Asus quietly let the Eee 1201N Ion netbook slip from the bowels of the netbook kingpin. The machine sports NVIDIA Ion power, it's nice to see more Ion netbooks coming to market. Acer has its line of smartphones coming in Q4 according to reports early this week. The Acer F1 and the HTC Leo will hit in Q4. Read The Full Story

Qualcomm FLO TV PTV shows up in wild

, Sep 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

It's not the biggest photo, nor the clearest, but since it shows Qualcomm's FLO TV personal TV mediaplayer in the wild we'll make do.  Initially tipped back in August, the FLO TV PTV handheld is Qualcomm's attempt to push their terrestrial digital TV service which is streamed over a separate chunk of the spectrum in the US. Read The Full Story
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