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SMS M500 Dick Tracy watch-phone

It’s the world’s smallest mobile phone and you can wear it on your wrist just like it was an ordinary watch. The phone features bluetooth, GSM850/900/ 1800/1900Mhz compability, 128 MB of RAM and it’s also water resistant. Via Fosfor...

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Posted by Staff on 29 May 2007

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Samsung Ultra Slim Mouse

Obviously, it is based on the popular Samsung Ultra series handset and sports a slim 8mm body, along with a horizontal wheel and five different control buttons. Its design also very sleek and stylish, thus making the device looks...

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Posted by Staff on 29 May 2007

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Samsung debuts 8GB microSD cards

Samsung electronics has announced the development of high capacity microSD cards for multimedia devices. The new card not only stores mammoth 8GB of data but is also faster than the current class of SD and SDHC cards. It reads...

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Posted by Staff on 29 May 2007

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TomTom RDS TMC reviewed

That seems to be the flaw for the RDS TMC system, if you can't be sure that your are getting data then you doubt the system and it looses its value. Why TomTom have shipped a unit which relies...

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Posted by Staff on 1 January 2007

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Asus R2H UMPC with built-in GPS

A couple other specs not listed are an integrated GPS receiver and an integrated webcam. I use my Samsung Q1 UMPC all the time for on the road GPS navigation so having an integrated receiver could be a nice...

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Posted by Staff on 25 August 2006

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Sony Vaio UX50 user review

I can't believe how crisp and beautiful the screen is. Simply amazing. A little small, but still usable since it's got a great contrasty screen, and a pretty good backlight. A little tough to do thumbs-only typing, especially when...

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Posted by Staff on 14 June 2006

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Adata solar powered USB thumb drive

Adata showed off a solar powered model at Computex, though the solar cells only power the small LCD display - but as this only draws tiny amounts of power to show you how much capacity you've got left, there's no...

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Posted by Staff on 12 June 2006

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Samsung Q1 UMPC reviewed

There literally is pretty much nothing like it! it's gorgeous, it's cool and it functions well in a variety of rolls, from ultra-portable notebook to media player to digital note taker (and more). The hardware is of impeccable quality other...

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Posted by Staff on 26 May 2006

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10 great new GPS gadgets

Civilian GPS equipment emerged in the late 1980s, but the Pentagon built in electronic errors to limit the accuracy of nonmilitary devices to within 300 feet. In 2000, President Clinton ordered the intentional errors -- known as selective availability --...

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Posted by Staff on 18 May 2006

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DualCor cPC announced - minus WiFi

DualCor Technologies has just released the final specs for their cPC "ultimate convergence device," and those who were looking forward to this model are bound to be horribly disappointed: not only will the production version lack cellphone capabilities out of...

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Posted by Staff on 13 May 2006

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Dork alert - programmable LED badge

You can control the scrolling speed, and we suspect this badge will be highly popular among those who are promoting or advertising some product. We wish the pixels could be larger though for better readability. Via UberGizmo...

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Posted by Staff on 13 May 2006

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PS3 to borrow Nintendo's motion-sensitive controller

At E3 in Los Angeles, Sony has unveiled its new PS3 controller design - featuring "six degrees" of tilt sensing. Stealing a trick from Nintendo's oddly-named Wii home console, the PS3 wireless controller senses the direction you tilt and turn...

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Posted by Staff on 10 May 2006

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Navman iCN530 cheap and cheerful GPS

If you're looking for an entry level GPS receiver, look no more. The Navman iCN530 GPS receiver costs just £299 and comes with more than enough features to keep the first timer satisfied. Via UberGizmo...

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Posted by Staff on 8 May 2006

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Tritton Tango Multimedia Drives announced

The Tritton Tango TRI-MD6320 & TRI-MD6240 are two of Tritton’s multimedia drives (1.8” & 2.5”) that play audio, video, and photos. Both devices seem to be aimed more at the photographer on the go crowd with its somewhat bulky size...

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Posted by Staff on 3 April 2006

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Weather-sensing umbrella

Incorporating a data receiver in the handle which accesses AccuWeather.com for your geographic location, the handle has blue LEDs that flash according to how likely it is to rain. 100% chance of rain yields 100 light pulses a minute. At...

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Posted by Staff on 29 March 2006

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Memorex 8GB Mega TravelDrive reviewed

The Memorex’s selling point is that it’s the smallest 8GB USB 2.0 drive on the market, being squarer, and therefore slightly smaller, than the Iomega and Sony drives. Not surprisingly then it’s also slightly lighter at 39.7g, a full 10.3g...

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Posted by Staff on 26 March 2006

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Pharos iGPS-500 - minute GPS receiver

Basically it's a super tiny SiRFstar III-based modular GPS device that can connect either via Bluetooth (shown left), or SDIO / CF / PCMCIA adapter (right, sans PC card adapter, of course). What doesn't really come across here, however, is...

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Posted by Staff on 10 March 2006

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Origami finally official

It's finally official - the much-rumoured Origami handheld PC running Windows Tablet PC edition has been revealed. Despite much of the hype, this device really has very little to do with Microsoft other than running Windows - the initial models...

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Posted by Staff on 9 March 2006

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iPod Hi-Fi rumours confirmed

Even if it was only by a matter of hours, it looks like the rumour mongers got this one right. Head on over to Apple's website and see for yourself. At 17.0" x 6.6" x 6.9" it's preety sleek, but...

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Posted by Staff on 28 February 2006

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Turn off any TV with TV-B-Gone

Switch off thousands of TVs using just one small remote! When you want some peace and quiet in that local bar of restaurant or office all you need to do is hit the TV-B-Gone button. I've used it in bars...

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Posted by Staff on 22 February 2006

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viliv P1 30GB portable media player

This sleek PMP with a highly iPod-like navigation wheel, available in Korea since last summer, will finally be released in North America in March: Episodic Media launched goviliv featuring a stylish flash featuring a great looking gadget model and the...

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Posted by Staff on 21 February 2006

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Seagate's new 12GB 1" hard drive

Seagate Technology, the world's leading manufacturer of Consumer Electronics (CE) hard drives, today announced the newest member of its diverse CE product portfolio, the Seagate ST1.3 Series 12GB 1-inch hard drive. With a footprint 23% smaller, 50% more storage capacity,...

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Posted by Staff on 14 February 2006

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Star Trek video sunglasses

The image inside Myvu produces a 320-line picture that appears about a yard away from the user’s face. The ability to see over, under and through the optical bridge means that you can continue to be aware of what’s going...

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Posted by Staff on 12 February 2006

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Micro-Mini matchbox-sized projector

And we thought projectors were getting small when they were the size of a Mac mini! Light Blue Optics has created a micromini projector that’s the size of—wait for it—a matchbox, and it’s going to be used with a cellphone....

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Posted by Staff on 11 February 2006

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"Real" iPod Video rumours, but still no WiFi

Thinksecret.com is reporting that Apple has plans to release a true video iPod featuring a 3.5 inch diagonal display as early as April. Getting rid of the now classic click wheel for a touch screen with a disappearing/reappearing “digital” wheel....

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Posted by Staff on 10 February 2006

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Samsung SMU-D110 personal media player

The SMU-D110 features a 250k color 2.4" QVGA TFT LCD display, satellite DMB TV reception, MP3 / OGG audio playback, TV-output, photo viewing, stereo Bluetooth, 92.5MB of internal memory, microSD memory card storage, and a replaceable 6-hour li-ion battery (3-hour...

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Posted by Staff on 10 February 2006

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EZPnP EZDigiMusic MP300 - rip CDs to memory cards without a PC

EZPnP is perhaps best known for their EZDigiMagic CD Burner, a standalone device which removes files such as digital photos from memory cards, and then burns that data to a CD. They have now introduced the EZDigiMusic MP300 which basically...

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Posted by Staff on 4 February 2006

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Digital Photo Keychain

Here’s a one-square-inch box that has a small backlit screen and displays images of your choice. Its 512Kb of flash memory is more than enough for photos, as long as they are in jpeg. Via Gizmodo...

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Posted by Staff on 4 February 2006

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Creative Zen Vision:M reviewed

Portable media players (PMPs) are still coming of age, and it isn't yet clear where the sweet spot is in terms of size and video quality. But Creative is definitely covering its bases, between its Zen Vision—a full-fledged PMP with...

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Posted by Staff on 3 February 2006

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Portable 4GB HDD for Xbox 360

The portable 4GB hard drive, which powers directly from the 360, connects via USB 2.0 and features a glowing green power button. The device is essentially a Flash drive, and while similar products can be modified for use with the...

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Posted by Staff on 3 February 2006

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Samsung Yepp YP-T7J reviewed

The Samsung Yepp YP-T7X was a big hit with us for its audio quality, feature set, and cute look. The latest iteration, the YP-T7J, has revamped analog controls and support for music subscription and download services via PlaysForSure. Though we...

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Posted by Staff on 2 February 2006

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Edirol R-09 digital audio recorder

If you're looking for a high-quality portable recorder you may want to take a look at the Roland Edirol R-09, a compact player that goes for about $400, records 24-bit/48kHz uncompressed WAV files, has a built-in mic (along with mic...

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Posted by Staff on 1 February 2006

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HP's dockable PDA GPS system

HP will be teaming up with ViaMichelin to introduce a new plug-and-drive satellite navigation system. This system will use the iPAQ rx1950, cradle and ViaMichelin’s GPS software. It has an integrated Wi-Fi adapter, runs Windows Mobile 5.0, SD slot expansion,...

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Posted by Staff on 1 February 2006

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Epson P-4000 multimedia storage viewer

The Epson P-4000 features a hefty 80GB storage capacity (enough for 18,000 6MP pics) for image backup and with a 3.8” display size and resolution of 640x480 pixels or 212 pixels per inch, you can review your photos long before...

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Posted by Staff on 1 February 2006

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IM-U100 personal media player phone from Pantech

Our friends over at PhoneArena have come up with the goods on a slick looking PMP phone from little-known Korean outfit Pantech. The ipod-like device features an almost-widescreen 15:9 2.6" display and a unique roller for vertical scrolling. It also...

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Posted by Staff on 30 January 2006

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Nintendo Revamps Nintendo DS Handheld

The "Nintendo DS Lite" features a smaller case design than the original DS and a higher-quality screen with four brightness settings. According to Nintendo, the name "Lite" is a play on words meant to emphasize both the system's lightweight design...

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Posted by Staff on 30 January 2006

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Skype on Pocket PC performance woes

Skype has taken the world by storm on the desktop in homes and offices worldwide, but the Pocket PC version is just plain bad. Connection isn’t the culprit, but the sound quality is. Via UberGizmo...

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Posted by Staff on 29 January 2006

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MVP 9060 60GB Portable Media Player

The Wolverine(R) MVP 9060 is a 60GB portable media player and storage device that stores, writes and plays back up to 20,000 songs, 20,000 photos or 60 full-length movies downloaded from computers or through the unique built-in 7-in-1 memory card...

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Posted by Staff on 26 January 2006

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X9 XN-F3 MP3 Player

With a tiny 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.5 inch form factor, this tiny music player features a 1.9" 65K colour screen as well as USB 2.0 connectivity and FM reception. It is available in sizes up to 1GB. Via Gizmodo...

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Posted by Staff on 25 January 2006

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OQO Model 01+ Ultra Personal Computer

Except for the small round power button and the microphone next to it, the front of this device is almost entirely taken up by the 5in diagonal 800 x 480 VGA display. When Judie and I saw the OQO at...

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Posted by Staff on 25 January 2006

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Samsung's SP-P300ME pocket-sized projector

Featuring a Carl Zeiss lens and weighing under 660g, Samsung’s SP-P300ME is one of the smallest and brightest DLP LED mobile projectors on the market. Promising high performance, superior style and superb mobility, the SP-P300ME looks set to be the...

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Posted by Staff on 25 January 2006

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Jens of Sweden's MP-500 "nano"

Looks like Jens of Sweden is back with a vengeance. The formerly bankrupt company has managed to come up with the MP-500, a sleek player in a familiar form factor (the company's press release arrived with a subject line boasting...

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Posted by Staff on 24 January 2006

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iRiver Previews WiMax Media Players

The G10 is a portable media player that offers video, photos, music and radio but can also browse the Web, check email and stream or download content. The G10's hottest features are its integrated graphics chip and mobile network content...

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Posted by Staff on 23 January 2006

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Philips GoGear HDD6330 review

Apple's dominance of MP3 players is forcing others to concentrate on design, and that's producing some sleek, elegant competitors, like the 30GB Philips GoGear HDD6330. It may not be perfect—the interface often responds slowly and battery life won't wow you—but...

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Posted by Staff on 22 January 2006

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Iwod G10 PMP with NES emulator

The curiously-named Iwod G10 is a smallish Game Boy-looking PMP that performs all of the usual multimedia functions, but whose real draw is a bulit-in NES emulator. That's right, along with supporting your MP3, WMA, FLAC, MPEG-4, and AVI files,...

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Posted by Staff on 22 January 2006

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Solar charger for mobiles

Here’s a trinket that will help you harvest that energy that’s all around you, the Solar Style SC003 Oval Solar Charger. It connects to Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Samsung phones, and at 3.25 x 2.25 and just 0.75 inches...

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Posted by Staff on 22 January 2006

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Tiny and square, the Aigo PMP

Measuring just 66 x 66 x 19mm and weighing only 85g, the E858 is one of the smallest PMP’s we’ve seen. Despite this, it features a 2in screen, between 512MB and 2GB of flash memory (depending on your budget) and...

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Posted by Staff on 20 January 2006

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Dell Axim X51v PDA

The latest space-sapping device to cross our paths (and ensure that by the year 2010 we're all wearing multi-pocketed combat trousers and Batman-style utility belts) is the Dell Axim X51v-642 PDA. Dell is talking it up as the 'ultimate handheld',...

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Posted by Staff on 19 January 2006

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Tavi 20 gb Portable Multimedia Center

It has high definition output (480p, 720p, and 1080i) and optical audio output for 5.1 channel AC3. The battery life is 5 hours for video, or 10 for audio playback. The screen is s bit too small for my liking...

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Posted by Staff on 19 January 2006

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Blingin' Keychain nano Carrying Case

You know what's great about the nano? It's small as hell and can be carried anywhere, like keys. So why not put them together with this keychain pouch for the iPod nano? This unique carrying case comes in a blingin'...

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Posted by Staff on 15 January 2006

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Tatung V620 Portable Media Center

Tatung's latest Portable Media Center (PMC), the Tatung V620, comes in a square form factor and has a 3.5" wide viewing screen. It supports a maximum resolution of 320 X 240. It's compatible with the TiVo Series2 DVRs and also...

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Posted by Staff on 14 January 2006

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X2 Debuts X2V Portable Multimedia Video Player

Like its predecessor, the MEGA View 566 (shown at right), the X2V is a versatile device that functions as a video player, photo viewer, MP3/WMA music player, portable storage device, personal digital assistant with calendar and contacts database and a...

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Posted by Staff on 13 January 2006

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Polaroid 80GB PMP

Polaroid is going to hit the PMP market big it seems. The company's new Portable Media Player with 80GB of storage was shown at CES and it looks promising. Aside from the huge amount of storage that's included, it features...

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Posted by Staff on 11 January 2006

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Panasonic SV-MP010, MP020 flash audio players

A couple of years ago, we might have found ourselves getting at least a little excited about Panasonic's two new flash audio players, the 1GB SV-MP010 and 2GB SV-MP020. But in 2006, there's very little to say about a lipstick-shaped...

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Posted by Staff on 11 January 2006

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Mobilepen releases $430 dedicated Bluetooth keypad

Mobilepen provides a touchpad that remotely connects to any cell phone (running on Symbian Series 60 or Windows Mobile) and transfers the data to the handset. The mobilepen device offers the user different options such as giving him an online...

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Posted by Staff on 11 January 2006

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SanDisk Sansa revealed

Now it may not have a catchy name like the ‘nano’, but the new e200 series is going to give Apple’s sexiest player cause for a few sleepless nights. For a start the flash memory based player is now the...

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