Sony NW-A840 Walkman - the thinnest ever
Now that Sony’s latest portable media player, the NW-A840 Walkman Series has been launched in Japan to wide acclaim, we can’t wait to get our hands on it. Unfortunately, we have to wait a bit longer – when we spoke to Sony in November, we were told that as yet no date has been announced for the launch in the UK or US – but never fear - we’ll keep you posted.
That doesn’t stop us from telling you what delights you have in store once the OLED Walkman is eventually released. Sony has brought the portable media player bang up to date – albeit with retro styling. Available in mahogany brown, reminiscent of wartime radios or in sleek black, the NW-A840 is the thinnest Walkman on the market at 7.2mm. Its slim build doesn’t mean a compromise on display however as it comes with a 2.8 inch OLED and up to 64GB of flash storage.
It ships in three models – the 16GB NW-A845, the 32GB NW-A846 and the 64GB NW-A847. With a 720×480 resolution option to playback video through your TV, the battery lasts for 29 continuous hours of music or nine hours of video. The Walkman incorporates an S-Master digital amplifier and FM radio for crystal clear sound quality but Sony’s digital noise cancellation MDR-EX300SL ear-buds mean that you won’t be annoying anyone next to you on the tube. Note that support Wi-Fi networks are not provided.
With dimensions of 104.9 x 7.2 x 46.8mm, the Walkman weighs approximately 62g and is available in Japan at prices ranging from £160 to £266 – a rival to Apple’s iPod Shuffle if ever there was one.
Orange is to launch iPhone
Orange has announced the launch of the Orange iPhone which will be available from November 10th, 2009 and is hoping to grab as much of the market share from O2 as possible by improving on the user experience and increasing availability.
Not content with being the fastest GSM iPhone ever, the easy-to-use touch screen delivers web pages and emails instantly with improved performance and updated 3D graphics that enhance the whole gaming experience. Video recording functions mean you can shoot high-quality video in portrait or landscape and edit accordingly before posting on sites or sending to your friends via email. A new 3-megapixel camera combines a built-in autofocus and pictures can be viewed in portrait or landscape format simply by rotating the handset, with a zoom facility and geo-tagging option available. The iPhone can also be used to sync with photos already on your Mac or PC so you can share them with anyone wherever you are in the world.
With a digital compass and voice control, users can choose from more than 85,000 applications available through the iTunes App Store and the phone will cost £96.50 for a 32GB iPhone 3GS handset on a £44.04 per month, two-year contract.
As more than a quarter of a million people have registered an interest on the Orange website the iPhone looks set to be the must-have gadget for Christmas. Just as well then that Orange has assured customers that there won’t be a supply issue. In addition, they plan a 3G mobile broadband network covering more people in the UK than any other operator and have committed to providing the best-in-class applications in an attempt to cash in on the market before Vodafone starts selling the iPhone in 2010.
Cygnett GrooveRide Touch
Take your music on a road trip. The Cygnett GrooveRide Touch is the simple way to play your iPod or Mp3 player wirelessly through your car or home FM stereo.
With easy to navigate, touch sensitive keys, the Cygnett can be used with any MP3 player, mobile phone, Hi-fi or computer and is the only FM transmitter to have a fully rechargeable battery that doesn’t drain your iPod battery. Lasting for up to six hours, it recharges in less than three hours.
Tuning is simple with a clear digital display and a wide channel range from 88.1 Mhz to 107.9 Mhz. A memory function enables you to recall the last frequency used. There are two options available for charging which are included; a 12v connector to charge in your car and a USB cable to charge from the computer. Receiving 5-star ratings everywhere this attractive transmitter has a good enough sound quality for partying at home but it really is the best way to get your music mobile.
Eye-Fi Memory Cards available 19th October
You can now make your camera wireless - Eye-Fi is to launch the very first wireless Eye-Fi SDHC memory cards in the UK on 19th October.
The three Eye-Fi cards include the Eye-Fi Home Video card costing £49.99, the Eye-Fi Share Video card priced at £69.99 and the Eye-Fi Pro card at £119.99. They slide into your camera just like any regular SD/SDHC card and hey presto, your photos can fly to wherever you want them to go.
For anyone who enjoys taking photographs, the Eye-Fi Home Video Card priced at £49.99 contains 4GB and enables you to instantly upload and organise photo and video files to your PC or Mac without wires.
The Eye-Fi Share Video card means you will now be able to send photos and videos wirelessly to your computer and you can choose from 1 to 25 popular social networking sites like Facebook and Flikr or Picasa, MobileMe or YouTube. As soon as your camera is within range of a specified network your photos and videos will transfer effortlessly to your favourite site.
Camera buffs and professional photographers will now be able to use the Eye-Fi Pro card to upload JPEG, RAW and video files wirelessly to their PC or Mac and the Web - great news for photographers on the road who need to quickly transfer their pictures and images.
The memory cards also feature automatic geotagging compatible with Wi-Fi Positioning System. A Selective Transfer option is available in the US and UK giving more control over which photos and videos are uploaded. By using the standard protect or lock feature in the camera’s menu, you can wirelessly select files to upload.
Available through Amazon, Apple, Computer Warehouse and Dabs, the Eye-Fi Memory cards launch in the UK on 19th October 2009.
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Revo iBlik Radiostation
Revo has scored the hat trick with the iBlik RadioStation heralding in a new generation of digital radios; not only does it have the conventional FM and DAB tuners, it also has internet connection with wireless music streaming.
Called the ultimate “one box” radio device, its stylish interface accesses around 11,000 radio stations from around the globe, or you can listen to tracks stored on your PC or Mac connected to the local Wi-Fi or LAN network. There’s no complicated set up or software to load either; the radio is very light and easy to operate, measuring 19.7 x 8 x 47.2 inches.
Although the sound comes through a single speaker the quality has a clarity and resonance. With its black plastic body and Morse code patterning and minimalist hi-tech appearance, the Revo iBlik RadioStation has set the benchmark for internet radio for the foreseeable future.
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nik + iPod sports trainers
Question: What happens when the sports giant Nike and computer giant Apple get together? Answer: A computerised sports kit that tells you exactly how fast you’re running and how many calories you’ve used up.
It’s achieved by a tiny sensor that is fitted into a pocket under the sole of the trainers and information is transmitted via a small receiver that plugs into your iPod nano. Then with a blast of your motivational running song and with the help of your magic Nike sports shoes, your legs will be pumping up and down faster than a piston engine. As you run, your iPod will give you feedback about your performance and when your run is finished, you can access information of distance covered, calories burned, time, distance and pace.
Once home, you can upload the info onto your PC or Mac and compare your progress on nikeplus.com with other runners from all over the world. This should be an incentive to do better next time if ever there was one or maybe you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you’re a world class performer.
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Samsung YP-T10 4GB MP3 Player
This is the ‘Samsung YP-T10 4GB MP3 Player’. The MP3 player has a black exterior and comes with 4 GB’s of storage capacity. Other versions of the player have 2 GB and 8 GB of storage space respectively.
The player has a very nice QVGA 2 inch LCD display that is also touchscreen and aids simple navigation or operation. One charge and the battery will provide continuous playback of 30 hours in audio mode, and four hours of video playback. To get the sound just right there is a seven band equaliser system that can be operated manually or simply use the 11 included presets for just the right sound output. The FM radio gives users added functionality for life on the go.
The ‘Samsung YP-T10 4GB MP3 Player’ is a really nice example of a well featured MP3 player, that also looks great.
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Samsung YP-K5 - 4GB MP3 Player
This is the ‘Samsung YP-K5 - 4GB MP3 Player’ it is a very lightweight player that has a touchscreen to easily operate the device. Storage capacity of the K5 is 4 GB and there are also 1 GB and 2 GB options.
This player also has an FM radio included as an alternative audio entertainment option. There are built-in speakers so that music can be shared with others. Users will also be able to use this MP3 player as a useful alarm; it is possible to customise the tone of the alarm by choosing a piece of favourite music. At night why not drift off to sleep with the sound of your favourite music playing; the player has an automatic turnoff feature so that it won’t play all night long.
The ‘Samsung YP-K5 - 4GB MP3 Player’ has a super surround sound system incorporated in it as well as an equaliser system to give a great audio experience.
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Sandisk Sansa View 8GB Video MP3 Player
This great looking and stylish device is the ‘Sandisk Sansa View 8GB Video MP3 Player’. This model comes with three different storage sizes, 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB.
As well as being an MP3 player it’s also great for video storage and playback. Additionally uses will be able to keep copies of their most precious images in JPEG format and view them via the inbuilt viewer. To add to the entertainment options there is a digital FM radio that has 20 preset channels. The device itself is extremely lightweight and very slim. The screen is a large 2.4 inch TFT full-colour that will playback videos seamlessly.
The ‘Sandisk Sansa View 8GB Video MP3 Player’ is a very nice looking MP3 player that has a large amount of storage space on this and all of its models.
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Sony NWZ-E436F 4GB E Series Video MP3 Player
This is the ‘Sony NWZ-E436 4GB MP3 Player’. This is an MP3 player that is extremely lightweight and very thin. This version is in black however there are other colour options available.
The E series of players have a 2 inch QVGA LCD screen that shows super crisp images from video and photographs. The showing of video footage for even quickly moving scenes is exceptional thanks to 30 frames per second playback. The battery life with this MP3 player is a massive 45 hours. There’s plenty storage available in the 4 GB for over 900 tunes or 15 hours of video footage.
The ‘Sony NWZ-E436 4GB MP3 Player’ is an extremely well featured MP3 player with all of the functions that are desirable for portable entertainment needs.
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