Creative broadens its Vision

The Zen Vision W is just like its predecessor... with a difference. It will have a 4.3-inch widescreen display capable of a 480 x 272-pixel resolution. With a 16:9 screen, this will make the Vision W perfect for mobile movie fans. The portable video player will also feature a CF card slot. It will be launched on August 31 at COMEX Singapore at a price of S$649 (US$426.97) for the 30GB version and S$749 (US$492.76) for the 60GB model. This will be available August 31 and September, respectively.

Creative also announced at the same time a 60GB edition of its Creative Vision:M. This will retail for S$599 (US$394.08) and will feature, besides the bigger storage capacity, a USB Host feature. This enables the player to transfer digital images and data files bewteen camera/card reader and player without plugging into a PC. The M will reach retail shelves next month.
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Editors' note: Previously, we mentioned that the Zen Vision W would feature a magnesium casing. However, further developments reveal that it may not be the case. We will update once we have further details.

Creative slips in new goodies after million dollar win

Creative CEO, Sim Wong Woo, must be one happy man. He's got one up on old Jobs. Maybe he's in an expansive mood, too. According to epiZENter, a Creative Zen fan site, an advertisement in Maxim magazine revealed the existence of a 60GB Creative Zen Vision:M. Meanwhile, the same site also spotted a writeup in Popular Mechanics magazine, of the Creative Zen Vision W. It's apparently a wider-screen version of the (4.3-inch vs 3.7-inch) Creative Zen Vision and runs up to 60GB.

Leaks or typos? At press time, Creative was unable verify both rumors. We will have to wait and see. Read more here

The speaker wears Prada

Jet black and slick as a frozen oil spill in Antarctica, the YP-K5 is the latest MP3 player from Samsung. Based on the brief specs on Akihabara News, the YP-K5 won't be mooning videos from its rear end. Instead, it's a multi-codec crooner (MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF) with its own set of lungs. The built-in speakers are concealed within a slide-out compartment and from what we can see, the controls reminds us faintly of the LG Chocolate KG800.

According to sources on the Web, the YP-K5 will be launched at IFA 2006 and subsequently will be available in Asia from mid-September onwards. Read more here

The pod beneath the lace

Listening to Kylie Minogue on the iPod always gets us hot and heavy. How could we deny her throaty moans and suggestive whispers? Palms get sweaty, eyewear gets foggy, and heads get muzzy from all the blood rushing south. The missus would disapprove. Disguise your lust for audio intimacy by slipping the iGroove panty onto your beloved. Discreetly tuck your nano into the mini pocket and romp away. US$12.95 for this titillating tidbit.

Hunny bunny iPods

If you ever see this bouncing towards you, don’t make like Alice and jump down the rabbit hole. Bunnies have a healthy libido. Trap yourself in its burrow and it might get funny bunny ideas involving you and a rather large carrot. Save yourself, dress up your iPod in an iAttire Bunny suit and sacrifice it to the harebrained wonder that’s all ready to hop into bed. US$19.90 a piece. Easter eggs not included. Read more here

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