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Sony slips one under the radar
Edvarcl Heng | Mar 28, 2006
Sony is still keeping mum. But from what little details we would garner from the Internet, the NW-E series seems to have adopted the same translucent design used in the NW-A series. Judging from the picture and the memory capacities (up to 2GB), we are guessing it will have at least the same or smaller form factor of the NW-A600.
Though we were initially hazarding that this MP3 player would be replacing the NW-A600, the fact that it sports a USB jack and a different series name suggest that it might not. One thing of note is that blog site AtracLife mentioned the NW-E series will be shipping with the older Sonicstage 3.4 instead of the Connect Player software which has been accused of sluggish performance.
Sony Asia was unable to comment on the availability of the NW-E series at press time.
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Griffin iFM for PSP
Juniper Foo | Mar 22, 2006
We've hoping the PSP2 will integrate most of the functions that are now third-party addons, so there's no need to lug along oodles of accessories everytime one commutes. But for now, if PSP fanboys want radio, you'll have to check out something like the iFM for PSP. Griffin Technology, the folks who've built an arsenal of addons to max out on your game console's potential, have rolled out a handy device that not only integrates FM radio tuning, it's also a remote control. Just in time, it seems, for Sony America's announcement that it's launching a PSP dedicated radio program in five US cities, starting March 28.
See in use with PSP
Price: US$49.99
Availability: At Griffin Technology
Device: PSP accessory
Basic specs: Digital auto station scan with wraparound, six station presets, Band-Switch function for switching between US, European and Japanese FM bands for tuning anywhere in the world, LED, pass-through port for headphones, clip
PSP powers up 
Edvarcl Heng | Mar 17, 2006
On March 22, the Japanese giant will finally be lowering the price (formerly US$249) on the mini gaming beast down to 199 euros and US$199 in Europe and US, respectively for the console alone. This will effectively lower the entry barrier for potential PSP fans and increase the gaming console's competitiveness against Nintendo's new DS Lite.
According to Sony, the same price reduction will apply to Asia-Pacific markets though the PSP will only be available as part of a bundled package rather than a standalone purchase. At press time, Sony could confirm the pricing only for Hong Kong: HK$1,780 for the PSP Value Pack (32MB Memory Stick PRO DUO; pouch; ear phones with remote control; USB cable; cleaning cloth; display stand; AC Adaptor; Battery Pack) and HK$2,180 for the Giga Pack with the difference being a 1GB Memory Stick PRO DUO instead of the 32MB version.
For homebrew fans, Sony will be offering an alternative download service for old PlayStation games specially emulated for the PSP. Sony has also announced that the device will be able to play games made with version 6 of Macromedia Flash though oddly the built-in Internet browser does not play Flash content. The PSP will support RSS channel functions.
If you were wishing for a touchscreen-like navigation similar to the Nintendo DS on the PSP, Sony goes one up better with a camera attachment (to be named the EyeToy) that can add motion tracking to future games and support video VoIP. A GPS receiver is also on the cards.
The Zen Vision: Marina
Edvarcl Heng | Mar 15, 2006
Singapore is a tiny island. It's just as easy to get from A to B as it is from C to Z. But when the nation's premier MP3 darling situates its sole official showroom on the west end of the island, an area hardly regarded as a major shopping belt, it's sometimes hard to justify a visit, unless it's for one of Creative's famous sale events.
Recently, the Singapore-based company addressed the aforementioned with a swanky new store in hip shopping center, Marina Square Measuring 2,200 sq ft, it's Creative's first retail-cum-customer service store in the shopping district. Located on level 3 (#03-123/124) overlooking the atrium area, it is open everyday from 10am to 10pm.
TuneBuckle
Juniper Foo | Mar 01, 2006
The next time your neighbor's stomach starts making strange noises, look closer. It might be that he or she's wearing a TuneBuckle. What's that? Well, see, it's a buckle clasp that doubles as both a compartment and a casing for your nano, with an opening for your headphones. In short, you can turn your belt buckle into an iPod, or your iPod into a belt buckle. Whichever way, guess this is what they mean by belting out the tunes. Yeeha!
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Price: US$49.95
Availability: See Web site
Device: iPod accessory
Basic specs: Made of high-grade metals and leather, in white or black color
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