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ODROID Android prototype shows up again in PMP demo [Video]

, Sep 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

Having wowed us with a high-definition playback demonstration earlier this month, Android gaming/PMP manufacturer HardKernel are back with another video demo of their ODROID handheld.  This time it's on-device media playback being demonstrated, using the free album-art based RockOn app, on a prototype unit. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Teclast T58 Android-powered PMP spotted

, Sep 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

Android is turning up in all sorts of gadgets and gizmos outside of the smartphone world. PMPs are one of the places Android is headed, the question is really who will launch an Android device first. Teclast has unveiled a few details on its T58 PMP. Read The Full Story

SmartDevices SmartV 5 MID latest handheld to offer 1080p

, Sep 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

If you haven't guessed by now, we're big fans of ultraportable computers, and even happier when they can cope with 1080p video playback.  One such device tickling our fancy is SmartDevices' SmartV 5 MID, a 5-inch WVGA touchscreen handheld with a 600MHz processor, 2GB of flash storage and a choice of Android, Windows CE 6.0 or Ubuntu as OS. The SmartV 5 MID also has a microSD card slot (content with up to 32GB cards) for all that lovely high-definition footage you'll be storing, together with both WiFi and Bluetooth.  RAM is 256MB and the MID has native support of 1080p MKV/H.264 content and an HDMI output. Read The Full Story

Apple iPod touch 3G Review

, Sep 22nd 2009 Discuss [4]

Apple surprised many people at their recent iPod launch event by focusing on the iPod nano rather than their flagship touchscreen PMP, the iPod touch.  Still, they saved a little magic for the third-generation model, including a lower starting price and some games-focused speed boosts higher up in the range.  Does the iPod touch 3G stay ahead of the pack, or did Apple miss a trick by not tweaking further?  Check out our review after the cut.

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Video head-to-head with iPhone 3GS after the cut

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Samsung slim capacitive touch control with new integrated chip

, Sep 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

The slimming of our electronics continues, with Samsung the latest to promise smaller gadgets thanks to their new mobile display driver IC.  The new chips bundle both display and capacitive touch-panel control into one, using Samsung's Touch Embedded DDI technology. Read The Full Story

Zune HD shortage lures out price-gouge merchants

, Sep 21st 2009 Discuss [0]

Never let it be said we stand in the way of private enterprise - heaven only knows how many times I've had to sell handkerchiefs to sailors just to put bread on the table - but taking advantage of Zune HD 32GB shortages to double the price seems more than a little unfair.  Amazon are currently listing the larger Zune HD - which we reviewed last week - as not shipping for 1-3 weeks; however, one Marketplace seller has used the opportunity to list the 32GB PMP for a whopping $599.99. Read The Full Story

iriver NV mini bike edition entertains cyclists while getting them lost

, Sep 21st 2009 Discuss [0]

iriver's latest product is out, and unlike their more traditional range of PMPs they've branched off into "eco-friendly bike navigation".  The iriver NV mini bike edition is a sliced-down version of their NV classic, keeping the touchscreen, GPS and media playback but dropping the integrated DMB TV tuner. Read The Full Story

Teclast T56 1080p Full HD 5-inch PMP

, Sep 18th 2009 Discuss [1]

It's obviously a day for promising 1080p PMPs, with Teclast's upcoming T56 also boasting Full HD.  The T56 has a 5-inch 16m color WVGA (800 x 480) display and some endearingly angular styling to its case; it also has an HDMI output for putting 1080p clips onto your nearest HDTV. Read The Full Story

mintpass mintpad finally gets general release

, Sep 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

It's been some time coming, but mintpass have finally seen their mintpad 2.86-inch touchscreen PMP and WiFi internet tablet arrive for general release.  The palm-sized mediaplayer boasts 4GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot, together with a 1.3-megapixel camera, audio, video and picture playback, and an ebook reader. Read The Full Story

RAmos to release Rockchip Android MID with 1080p?

, Sep 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

Having taunted us with one of the most alluring Android MIDs we've seen to date, only to reveal it was a mere husk intended to show off their 720p-capable HD chipset, Rockchip may slowly be working their way back into our good books.  RAmos Digital are teasing an upcoming Android device for an event to be held on September 25th, and from the promo shot it looks to be exactly the same as the Rockchip concept. Full specifications of the RAmos Android MID are unknown, though it's unsurprisingly expected to be ARM based rather than using x86 architecture.  It's also tipped to support 1080p MKV (H.264/VC-1), AVI (Xvid/DivX) and various other formats, with bitrates ranging from 30 to 40Mbps. Read The Full Story

Finis unveils new SwiMP3.1G bone conducting under water MP3 player

, Sep 17th 2009 Discuss [0]

Am I the only one who feels a bit grossed out by the thought of bone conduction technology? Yeah? Well if you aren't grossed out by the thought of the tech and you like to swim, Finis has announced its latest MP3 player for swimming and water sports. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Zune HD Review

, Sep 17th 2009 Discuss [1]

Microsoft’s first Zune attempts won it a few dedicated users but a whole lot of criticism. In the face of Apple’s all-conquering iPod touch there was only really one way to go, and that was touchscreen; the Zune HD marks not only the transition to being finger-friendly, but packs the latest OLED display technology, HD radio and by no means least 720p high-definition support. Clean reboot or BSOD? Check out the full SlashGear review to find out.

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