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RCA’s EZ209HD Small Wonder HD camcorder shipping now

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Announced during CES, RCA is finally releasing the EZ209HD. Coming in at around 0.5 inches thick, the EZ209HD captures video at a resolution of 1,280 x 720 (H.264) and still images at 8 megapixels. This camcorder also has a built-in HDMI connection and a 2” LCD display for instant viewing. As far as memory goes, this only offers 256MB of internal storage, so you would probably need an SDHC card if you want to shoot video longer than 5 minutes. The EZ209HD is shipping to retailers now and will cost under $100.

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June 25, 2009 0 comments Read More

Sirius/XM iPhone app is now available

The Sirius XM app for the iPhone we told you about is now available for you to download and test out for a period of 7 days or you can pay $3 monthly to keep using it.

June 18, 2009 0 comments Read More

Sirius XM app will be available for the iPhone tomorrow

With Windows Mobile and Android news out the way, it’s time for the iPhone. For all who have been waiting for this app, tomorrow will be the day you can listen to Sirius XM on your iPhone, as the app will be available in the market. Keep in mind, a subscription is required which will run you $3 a month.

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June 17, 2009 0 comments Read More

ZuneHD specs confirmed

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So the ZuneHD rumors are becoming true as the days progress. According to, NeoWin and LiveSide, most specs we told you about have been confirmed by official Microsoft sources. The list goes as follows:

April 15, 2009 0 comments Read More

New ZuneHD picture, specs

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Zune rumors have been flying lately and this is another one that has some intersting news. According to WMPoweruser, the above image is a leaked shot of the upcoming ZuneHD. As far as specs go, the leaked information lead us to believe the ZuneHD will include:

A capacitive, multi-touch OLED screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
TV out in the form of an HDMI port.
HD Radio
HD Media Playback (content available through Zune Marketplace).
Support for 3d Xbox games.
Will be available in 16 and 32 GB versions.
Include wireless sync.
Offer a multi-touch web browser.
Available in Fall ( September to be exact).
Launch countries to inlcude the US, Canada, UK and France.

April 15, 2009 0 comments Read More

Lenovo unveils MRT800 touchscreen PMP

Lenovo MRT800 Lenovo has officially unveiled their new touchscreen portable media player, the MRT800. The player features a 4.3-inch touchscreen LCD display with a resolution of 480×272. As for codec support, it will include RMVB, AVI, ASF, MP4, and FLV for video, and MP3, WMA, OGG, APE, FLAC, and WAV on the audio side. Also, JPEG and BMP will be supported for images. Other known features include an FM tuner, a voice recording function, and a microSD card slot. No word on pricing or availability yet.

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April 6, 2009 0 comments Read More

Archos 5/7 get high-def video plug-in

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If you’ve been waiting for a little high-def playback on your Archos 5/7, then Archos has your back. In a new firmware update, support for WMV / VC-1 playback at 720p (24fps; 6Mbps maximum) is now available on both players. The firmware doesn’t stop there; it also adds a few bug fixes for MP3 tags, TV recording, and problems with the GUI. Hit the source link to download now.

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March 29, 2009 1 comment Read More

Other Apple announcements: iPod Shuffle, iTunes, new earphones

Nothing major on the iPod Shuffle side, the clip-on iPod now comes in four new colors, with the same pricing: 1GB for $49 and 2GB for $69.

September 10, 2008 1 comment Read More

iPod Touch has new case, adds speaker

Apple today brought some new updates to the iPod Touch, but nothing big. The new iPod Touch is now thinner than the first gen and sports a stainless steel case. Along with the steel case, Apple has also added external volume controls, an external speaker, Nike+ support, and a battery that gives you 36 hours of music and 6 hours of video. On the software side, the iPod Touch will now include the App Store and also features something new called the iTunes Genius, which creates a playlist of songs that go great together. This feature is also available in the new iPod Nano. As for pricing, the iPod Touch will cost $229 for 8Gb, $299 for 16GB, and $399 for 32GB.

September 10, 2008 0 comments Read More

iPod Classic bumps up storage to 120GB

Unlike its little brother, the iPod Classic stays the same, offering only more storage. In a similar move to the Zune, the iPod Classic will ship in only a 120GB flavor for the same $249.

September 10, 2008 0 comments Read More

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