Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Cowon Plenue Z2: US pricing, availability and hands-on impressions]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/cowon-plenue-z2-price-shipping-details-hands-on-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/cowon-plenue-z2-price-shipping-details-hands-on-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/cowon-plenue-z2-price-shipping-details-hands-on-impressions/#comments cowon plenue z2

Just mention the company's name, and a pair of things come to mind: world-beating sound quality, and above-average prices. Such is life when you're Cowon, which has informed us that its Plenue Z2 portable media player will be shipping to the US of A in May. Based on details shared to us from a Cowon spokesperson, "early May" is the targeted release window, which makes sense given the unit's FCC debut back in December of 2011. We've learned that it'll ship in 16GB (white only) and 32GB (black only) sizes, with prices set for $279.99 and $319.99 in order of mention. As for specs? Glad you asked. Rather than relying on one of Cowon's proprietary operating systems, the Z2 will ship with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), while measuring 62.8- x 116.5- x 11.8-millimeters, weighing 116 grams and boasting a 3.7-inch (800 x 480) capacitive touchpanel.

On the audio side, you'll get a typical 20Hz to 20,000Hz frequency range, 29mW + 29mW maximum outlet and a 95dB signal-to-noise ratio. There's also an HDMI output, a microSD expansion slot, built-in FM radio tuner, 802.11b/g/n WiFi module, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and an internal microphone. The outfit claims that this guy can last some 22 hours when playing back music alone, while video junkies will see 8.5 hours of their favorite Family Guy clips before needing a rejuvenation session. Not surprisingly, the Z2 also supports a smorgasbord of file formats, including AVI, WMV, ASF, MP4, MKV, MPG, DAT, 3GP -- tired yet? -- DivX, XviD, H.264, WMA, OGG, PMC and FLAC. We managed to grab hold of a unit prior to its launch here in the States; head on past the break to hear our take.

Gallery: Cowon Plenue Z2 hands-on and unboxing

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Cowon Plenue Z2: US pricing, availability and hands-on impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.1-inch1024 x 6001024X6007-inchAndroidAndroid 4.0Android tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid4.0AndroidTabletAndroidTabletsdual-coreGalaxy PlayerGalaxy TabGalaxy Tab 2Galaxy Tab 2 10.1Galaxy Tab 2 7.0GalaxyPlayerGalaxyTabGalaxyTab2GalaxyTab210.1GalaxyTab27.0GoogleIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichICSmedia playerMediaPlayerPMPSamsungWed, 11 Apr 2012 20:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-3-6-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-3-6-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-3-6-hands-on/#comments If you were paying very close attention during Samsung's IFA announcements last year, you may have caught wind of a 3.6-inch PMP, fittingly called the Galaxy S WiFi 3.6. Now, Samsung has confirmed that this elusive entry-level Gingerbread handheld will finally be making its way to North America, with a 3.6-inch 800 x 480-pixel display and 1GHz Hummingbird processor in tow. There's no question that this isn't going to be a must-have gadget for power users, but for children and those new to Android or portable media players, the 3.6 will suit just fine. It's still a capable device, though on a more modest scale than pricier models -- there's a rear-facing 2-megapixel camera with a VGA snapper up front, a 1500mAh removable battery, a microSD slot for memory expansion, micro-USB and headphone ports on the bottom, and a power button and volume rocker on the side.

We had a chance to go hands-on with the 3.6 ahead of its U.S. launch during a visit to Samsung HQ in South Korea. The first thing we noticed is its size -- the compact design and light weight make single-handed operation quite feasible, even for those with smaller hands. The relatively high-res display (given the size) is of the LCD variety, as with other Galaxy Players, though with the same amount of screen real estate as larger devices, you should have no problem using the PMP for occasional email and basic web-browsing. Surprisingly, we also didn't have any issue using the keyboard, even in portrait mode with fairly stocky fingers. Navigation was noticeably sluggish compared to higher-end Samsung Galaxy devices, but not out of the ordinary for a mid-tier gadget. We wouldn't necessarily recommend purchasing the Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 if your everyday device has a large, gorgeous AMOLED display and plenty of processing power under the hood, but if you're looking for a PMP to compliment your prepaid feature phone, this budget offering should fit the bill. We're still awaiting confirmation of U.S. pricing and availability, though it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect it to land within the $150-200 range. Jump past the break for our video hands-on.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy WiFi 3.6 hands-on

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Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Considering that the Player is only going to be available for purchase in Korea, the only opportunity to go hands-on at this point is at Samsung HQ, which we just happen to be visiting this week. We spent some time with the device today, and while there's no chance of this iteration ever making an appearance on U.S. shores, we certainly wouldn't mind if it did. The plastic housing has the same look and feel as most other Galaxy devices, so there were no surprises there. It does bear a striking resemblance to the Galaxy S II, though the LCD here doesn't offer contrast or color reproduction that's anywhere close to the Super AMOLED Plus display on that record-breaking smartphone. Navigating the TouchWiz interface felt snappy, as it should given the processing duo on board, and the DMB television viewer worked flawlessly -- at least once we had a chance to take it away from the rumored-frequency-jamming R&D facility. Join us past the break for a closer look at the Galaxy Player 70 -- for those of you living outside of Korea, this may very well be your only chance.

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Samsung Galaxy Player 70 Dual Core hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3androidandroid 2.3Android2.3DMBGalaxyGalaxy PlayerGalaxy Player 70GalaxyPlayerGalaxyPlayer70gingerbreadhands-onKoreaPlayer 70Player70PMDPMPsamsungsamsung Galaxy PlayerSamsung Galaxy Player 70SamsungGalaxyPlayerSamsungGalaxyPlayer70SeoulSouth KoreaSouthKoreaTVTV tunerTvTunervideoTue, 13 Mar 2012 09:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Galaxy Player 70 Plus: Samsung's first dual-core media player]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/samsung-galaxy-player-70-plus-is-the-worlds-first-dual-core-med/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/samsung-galaxy-player-70-plus-is-the-worlds-first-dual-core-med/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/samsung-galaxy-player-70-plus-is-the-worlds-first-dual-core-med/#comments Samsung Galaxy Player 70 Plus is the world's first dual-core media player

Samsung's barely finished packing up from its recent stint in Barcelona, but that hasn't stopped another device surfacing on the Korean peninsula. The Galaxy Player 70 Plus appears to be a powered-up version of its 5-inch device from last year, side-stepping the design tweaks we saw last week on the Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 -- the other new (similarly long-winded) Android PMP from Samsung. Alongside a dual-core 1GHz processor, other hardware improvements include a (Korea-only) DMB TV tuner, 5-megapixel camera and a 2,500mAh battery to keep that expansive screen running for longer. The media player will arrive in both 16GB and 32GB capacities, priced up at 399,000 won ($356) and 469,000 won ($418) respectively, although there's no news just yet on whether the wider world will get to wrap their hands around that substantial 5-inch screen. Until there's more to go on, you can attempt to decipher the Google-translated press release -- it's right after the break.

Update: It seems Sony got there first on the dual-core PMP front. Better luck next time, Samsung.

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Galaxy Player 70 Plus: Samsung's first dual-core media player originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Livebriand who wants the Android equivalent of an iPod Touch. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"What would be the best Android PMP (basically, an Android iPod Touch) to get? I don't want a data plan and I'm normally within WiFi, so I just want to run apps and surf the internet from it. The best thing I've found so far is the Galaxy Player, but that's only got Gingerbread. What suggestions do you guys have?"
If we're honest, we're not sure if he'd just be better off with a small tablet, but his wish is our command. A PMP-class device that runs Honeycomb or better, that's a more attractive prospect than the Gingerbread-running Galaxy Player? Does such a device exist, or would it be better just to get the ROMs out and pimp one of Samsung's devices that way? You know the answers dear friends, don't let us down.

Ask Engadget: best Android PMP? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AEAndroidAndroid 2.3Android 3.2Android 4.1Android2.3Android3.2Android4.1AskAsk EngadgetAskEngadgetGingerbreadGoogleHoneycombIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichPMPPortable VideoPortableVideoSat, 03 Mar 2012 22:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-4-2-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-4-2-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-4-2-hands-on-video/#comments The distracting title betrays a pretty simple premise here; this is Samsung's latest Android-based media player and it's got a sumptuous glossy white coat. We managed to track down an untethered model to really get a feel for the 4.2-inch device. We've just visited that redesigned chassis and you can find our first impressions right after the break.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S WiFI 4.2 hands-on

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Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3Galaxy PlayerGalaxy Player 4.2Galaxy S WiFiGalaxy S WiFi 4.2GalaxyPlayerGalaxyPlayer4.2GalaxySWifiGalaxySWifi4.2GingerbreadGooglehands-onmedia playerMediaPlayerMWCMWC2012PMPSamsungSamsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2SamsungGalaxySWifiSamsungGalaxySWifi4.2videowhiteTue, 28 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung announces the Galaxy S (Player) WiFi 4.2 at MWC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/samsung-galaxy-s-player-wifi-4-2/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/samsung-galaxy-s-player-wifi-4-2/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/samsung-galaxy-s-player-wifi-4-2/#comments In all the other MWC bombast, you might have missed that Samsung's added another member to its humble Galaxy S WiFi (Galaxy Player) PMP-lineup. This version packs a 4.2-inch WVGA (480 x 800) screen, runs Gingerbread 2.3 and has dual cameras (2-megapixels 'round back and VGA for video calls). Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0 and WiFI 802.11 b/g/n round out your connectivity and you'll also find it toting a 1,500mAh battery. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is bundled as standard, which is great for some illegal street-racing on the go. It'll come in 8 and 16GB variants, with the usual microSD card slot for that extra 32GB of space when required. No word on pricing or availability, but we'd imagine it won't head too far past the $250 mark.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3Galaxy PlayerGalaxy Player 4.2Galaxy S WiFiGalaxy S WiFi 4.2GalaxyPlayerGalaxyPlayer4.2GalaxySWifiGalaxySWifi4.2GingerbreadGoogleMWCMWC2012PMPSamsungSamsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2SamsungGalaxySWifi4.2Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Z Series Walkman Player review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/sony-z-series-walkman-player-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/sony-z-series-walkman-player-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/sony-z-series-walkman-player-review/#comments Since it was announced last August, we've anxiously been waiting for Sony's flagship Walkman Z (the first to feature Android) to hit US shores. (It made it here well after the holidays passed. Better late than never, right?) While Sony is billing the Z as a Walkman first and foremost, its spacious 4.3-inch display and 1GHz Tegra 2 SoC ensure it's powerful and well-sized for playing games and generally making the most of Gingerbread. The device will be available in a variety of flavors, with up to 32GB of storage ($330), though for the purposes of this review we've been rocking the entry-level 8GB model ($250). Although we haven't exactly been charmed by similar devices vying for a piece of the iPod Touch's market share, the Walkman Z has plenty of promise. The question is, does it deliver? And does it deserve your $250 when it goes on sale in March? Let's find out.

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Sony Z Series Walkman Player review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been waiting for this device to arrive since August last year and finally, Sony's Walkman Z range of Android-running PMPs is arriving on these shores. Gingerbread runs the show on these devices that pack 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth radio and will throw your media to Sony's DNLA connected range of TVs and home audio equipment. The 8GB model retails for $250, 16GB for $280 and the 32GB for $330. Head past the break for the press-release.

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Finally: Sony's Walkman Z is coming to the US originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We played with Sony's Walkman Z back when it was still called the "Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player" -- with the power to wirelessly push your media to a compatible Bravia TV. Fortunately the range has just stopped by the FCC's underground bunker, where its 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth radios were soundly prodded. Sadly, it looks like we won't be getting the 64GB edition on these shores, Sony is cheaping us out with a low-end 8GB model instead. In Japan, the 16GB model retails for 27,800 Yen ($360) and the 32GB for 32,800 Yen ($420) -- but given the company's penchant for releasing products after we've emptied our wallets for Christmas, we doubt it'll matter much.

Sony Walkman Z gets FCC approval, reveals no 64GB model forthcoming originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3FCCpmpPortable AudioPortableAudioSonySony ThrowSony WalkmanSony Walkman ZSony Walkman Z1000SonyThrowSonyWalkmanSonyWalkmanZSonyWalkmanZ1000walkmanwalkman nw-z1000walkman zWalkman Z1000WalkmanNw-z1000WalkmanZWalkmanZ1000Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Galaxy Player 4.0 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/galaxy-player-4-0-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/galaxy-player-4-0-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/12/galaxy-player-4-0-review/#comments Galaxy Player 4.0Apple users have the iPod touch, but what about Android fans? Where do they turn when looking for an app-running, connected media player -- basically a smartphone without the phone? Well, believe it or not, there are a few options out there (like the Philips GoGear and Cowon's D3) And one of the premier lines is certainly Samsung's Galaxy Player offerings which, as the name implies, borrow a few things from their beloved cellphone siblings. There's both a 4.0 ($230) and a 5.0 ($270) model which have four- and five-inch screens, respectively, but, besides the size, the two are practically identical in the specs department. We toyed with the smaller Galaxy Player 4.0 for a couple of weeks and our thoughts on Sammy's (somewhat pricier) answer to the iPod touch are right after the break.

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Galaxy Player 4.0 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Galaxy Player 4.0 and 5.0 land on shelves, deliver Gingerbread without the phone originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Peter]

Philips' Android-based GoGear Connect PMP now available for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Greg]

Cowon D3 firmware hits 3.5, gives your Gingerbread PMP a spit shine originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the fun things about attending a show that's open to the public like IFA is that you tend to get the same pitch from companies as folks walking in off the street. And the pitch with the latest Philips GoGear is quite simple: this is the company's shot at the iPod touch. We swung by the Philips booth to give the thing another spin. The 3.2-inch portable media player has a touchscreen and runs Android 2.3 -- really, it's got most of the basic functionality of a handset, save for the whole calling people thing.

The build on the device is a bit plasticy and certainly can't compare with the touch on that front, though it is quite light and should slip into your pocket easily for a trip to the gym, if you're so inclined. The player also doesn't make the most of potential screen real estate, due to the three large buttons and Philips logo taking up roughly a quarter of the its face -- an odd choice, given the GoGear's touchscreen. The PMP also has three large brass buttons in its side.

The GoGear 3 runs Android apps with ease, flipping through the selection of Google programs without a problem. It's also got Android Market built-in, accessible through its built-in WiFi. That functionality also comes in handy with the company's SimplyShare software, which lets you stream music and video content to other devices.

No word yet on final pricing or availability, though the Philips rep we spoke with said it will likely run around €150 for the 8GB version and €180 for the 16GB.

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Philips GoGear 3 Android PMP hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You may well have missed it in today's deluge of Sony product announcements, but the company showed off the latest device to carry its age-old Walkman brand. The 4.3-inch handset device runs Android Gingerbread, and is still in its early stages at the moment, carrying the fairly uninspired Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player moniker. The device has an HDMI port that can be used to play things like mobile games on an HDTV. Sony seemed far less interested in that functionality than its Throw feature, however, which offers up wireless transfers to devices like the company's Bravia TV line. We gave it a whirl, and the whole thing was rather painless, even in a setting like Sony's booth, where the place is lousy with Bravia sets. The device, it seems, isn't quite ready for primetime, so we don't have any word on pricing or available yet. Check out a video of the Walkman in action, after the break.

Gallery: Sony Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player hands-on

Sony Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player hands-on

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Sony Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Klipsch Image S4A in-ear headphones


[Thanks, Bjorn and Jason]

Klipsch intros Image S4A in-ears, lets Android users feel the in-line remote love originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Stefan]

Cowon D3 firmware update brings Android 2.3, now treats your fingers as well as your ears originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Josafat]

Samsung Galaxy Player priced on Best Buy mobile app, dares you to rate it originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 10:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 now rolling out to countries far away from you originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 May 2011 23:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Philips GoGear Connect PMP hands-on

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Philips GoGear Connect gets Gingerbread and some new threads, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, James]

Galaxy Player 5 stops by the FCC, only takes the easy tests originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Cowon D3 Plenue Android PMP hands-on

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Cowon D3 Plenue Android PMP review (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cowon D3 Plenue priced at $370, or $100 per inch of AMOLED originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Photography by Myriam Joire.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Player hands-on

Samsung Galaxy Player hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Paul]

Samsung Galaxy Player up for pre-order at Amazon UK, £150 buys 8GB worth of Android Market apps originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Creative Zen Touch 2 passes FCC, adds yet another new button arrangement to Android world originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's phone division now also in charge of PMPs, Galaxy Player coming in Q2 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cowon D3 Plenue PMP runs Android, looks like a phone, totally isn't originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung said to be bringing a 4-inch Galaxy Player to CES 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4-inchandroidandroid 2.2Android2.2cesces 2011Ces2011front-facing cameraFront-facingCamerafroyogalaxy playerGalaxyPlayerpmpsamsungsamsung galaxy playerSamsungGalaxyPlayersuper clear lcdSuperClearLcdtouchwizMon, 27 Dec 2010 05:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos Internet Tablets get firmware updates, everybody gets a Froyo]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/archos-internet-tablets-get-firmware-updates-everybody-gets-a-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/archos-internet-tablets-get-firmware-updates-everybody-gets-a-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/archos-internet-tablets-get-firmware-updates-everybody-gets-a-f/#commentsArchos Internet Tablets and PMPs get firmware updates, everybody gets a Froyo Okay, maybe not everybody, but the vast majority of the Android offerings from Archos are receiving some guilt-free sweet treats. Models 23, 32, 43, 70, and 101 (you know, these guys) are all on the lucky receiving end of firmware updates that bring Android 2.2.1 to the table. That comes with improved performance, better battery life estimation, and support for external GPS adapters. All yours for the low, low price of free -- well, assuming you've already bought the tablet, of course.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Archos Internet Tablets get firmware updates, everybody gets a Froyo originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, androidboi]

Archos 70 Internet Tablet now shipping for $279 with 8GB storage, Android 2.2 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2android tabletAndroid2.2AndroidTabletarchosarchos 70Archos70froyonow shippingNowShippingon saleOnSalepmptablettablet pcTabletPcTue, 02 Nov 2010 22:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Creative gets official with Android-based Zen Touch 2 PMP]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/creative-gets-official-with-android-based-zen-touch-2-pmp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/creative-gets-official-with-android-based-zen-touch-2-pmp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/creative-gets-official-with-android-based-zen-touch-2-pmp/#comments Hard to say if this is the direct (or indirect) replacement to the Creative X-Fi2 we toyed with 13 months ago, but the new Zen Touch 2 has snuck out behind the cover of two ZiiO touch tablets. This here PMP sports a 3.2-inch touchscreen, Android 2.1 underneath, Bluetooth 2.1, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, an accelerometer, inbuilt speaker, two megapixel camera, microSD card slot, GPS, digital compass, FM radio tuner and a run-of-the-mill plastic enclosure. That last bit is according to Pocket-lint's brief hands-on with the device, noting that the touch panel is of the resistive variety and the user interface was jumpy and problematic to say the least. It'll be landing soon in 8GB and 16GB sizes for S$279 ($216 in Greenbacks) and up, but we get the impression that price and availability may not matter much in the grand scheme of things.

Creative gets official with Android-based Zen Touch 2 PMP originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1android pmpAndroid2.1AndroidPmpcreativedapgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhands-onpmpportable media playerPortableMediaPlayerzenzen touchzen touch 2ZenTouchZenTouch2Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Android-based Archos 43 PMP now shipping for $250]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/android-based-archos-43-pmp-now-shipping-for-250/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/android-based-archos-43-pmp-now-shipping-for-250/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/android-based-archos-43-pmp-now-shipping-for-250/#commentsIn a bid to grab a little of that "respect" we keep hearing so much about, Archos has just started shipping its downright seductive 4.3-inch Archos 43. Boasting Android underneath, an HDMI output and inbuilt WiFi, this $249.99 portable media player has just about everything any on-the-go media lover could want. Though, we will say... that 16GB of storage could afford to be expanded. Good thing there's a microSD slot, huh? Hit the source link if you're interested in experiencing that whole "Add To Cart" phenomenon.

[Thanks, Kevin]

Android-based Archos 43 PMP now shipping for $250 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonandroidandroid pmpAndroidPmpArchosArchos 43Archos43dapnow availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingon saleOnSalepmppre-ordershipshippingshipsTue, 02 Nov 2010 00:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Android-based Archos 43 PMP up for pre-order, should ship out soon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/android-based-archos-43-pmp-up-for-pre-order-should-ship-out-so/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/android-based-archos-43-pmp-up-for-pre-order-should-ship-out-so/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/18/android-based-archos-43-pmp-up-for-pre-order-should-ship-out-so/#commentsArchos swore up and down that this one was set to ship in "mid-October," which means that the pre-order link at Amazon should switch over in a matter of nanoseconds, minutes or hours. For those in need of a refresher, the Archos 43 is an Android-based portable media player with a 4.3-inch touchpanel, support for a zillion (give or take) file formats, an HDMI output and integrated WiFi. The 16GB model is available to claim for $249.99, so if you've been waiting for your chance to hop in the purchase line, this is it. Don't blow it.

[Thanks, Zayne]

Android-based Archos 43 PMP up for pre-order, should ship out soon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos 32 Internet Tablet review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Brett]

Archos 32 'internet tablet' now shipping for $150, redefining the bounds of 'tablet' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For all intents and purposes, the PMP feels like a midrange Android smartphone when you're holding and using it; it's reasonably responsive, and we were happy to see that it has Google Maps Navigation on board (along with the Android Market and all the other standard "Google Experience" Android apps). We found the keyboard a bit cramped, but there's only so much you can do with a portrait virtual QWERTY keyboard on a 3.2-inch display, and we imagine we could get used to it with time. Needless to say, the total package feels more put-together than the GoGear, and if we were rocking a dumbphone, wanted to keep our music compartmentalized, and couldn't stand the thought of adding an iPod touch into our lives, we imagine the 50 would be on our short list. Follow the break for Samsung's press release -- and don't forget to have a gander at the gallery!

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Player 50 hands-on

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Samsung Galaxy Player 50 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgalaxygalaxy player 50GalaxyPlayer50hands-onifaifa 2010Ifa2010playerpmpsamsungFri, 03 Sep 2010 07:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips GoGear Connect hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/philips-gogear-connect-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/philips-gogear-connect-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/philips-gogear-connect-hands-on/#comments We had a chance to check out Philips' new GoGear Connect a few hours ago ahead of its IFA debut later this week, a brushed metal media player that pretty closely apes the Muse but adds a wee bit of girth, swaps in Android 2.1 for the proprietary OS, and adds a trackball down below. Interestingly, it's got both a 3.2-megapixel camera and edge-mounted microphone on board, meaning that it's basically just a GSM radio shy of being a full-on smartphone -- but we digress: the point is that the Connect will be going head-to-head with the likes of the Galaxy S-inspired Samsung Yepp YP-MB2 and the new iPod touch for the hearts and minds of the dedicated PMP crowd this autumn. Read on for our impressions!

Gallery: Philips GoGear Connect hands-on

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Philips GoGear Connect hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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