Pmp

Haier’s $US100, 8GB Touchscreen PMP May Be The Cheapest Around

8:25AM December 8, 2009 | Brian Barrett

Behold the Haier Theatre, a full touchscreen media player that might be pretty unremarkable were it not for its surprisingly low price tag: a 4GB version for $US90 and 8GB for a measly $US100. More »

Play Pocket DJ With Touchtable Mixer

3:40AM December 8, 2009 | Brian Barrett

Finally, a PMP for your inner Fatboy Slim. More »

Zune HD Update 4.3 Out, Speeds Up Browser And More

2:24AM November 8, 2009 | Chris Jacob

Zune HD users should be able to download the latest firmware update now, and it sounds like it’s substantial enough to warrant grabbing ASAP. The browser has been sped up, predictive text entry (a la iPhone) has been added, and there’s support for upcoming 3D games. More »

Mysterious Cowon W2 Is An Atom-Equipped Something Or Other

5:30AM November 2, 2009 | Jack Loftus

It’s a bit of a stretch in reasoning, but some leaked docs seem to confirm media player manufacturer Cowon is dipping a toe into the world of tablets with the Atom-powered W2. More »

Gemei HD8800 Offers Down And Dirty 1080p On The Cheap

4:00AM October 19, 2009 | Jack Loftus

Cupertino status symbol it most certainly is not, but the Gemei HD8800 does offer 1080p support and has it where it counts. It being price. More »

Lisse Q10: A PMP With Style

1:39AM October 13, 2009 | Joanna Stern

Yeah, that is a personal media player. Sure, looks nicer than an Archos or iriver. The Lissie Q10 has a 3-inch display and from the looks of it a slammin bod. More »

Gaming

What Would Happen If We “Play” This NES Emulator Cartridge Casemod?

7:00AM October 12, 2009 | Jack Loftus

Finally, an NES cartridge casemod I can get behind without weeping uncontrollably. This one houses a complete library of NES games, uses the original buttons, and hides inside the Super Mario/Duck Hunt combo cartridge. But wait, there’s more: More »

Gadgets

Archos 5 Android Internet Tablet Review: Disappointing

11:00AM October 8, 2009 | Joanna Stern

I wasn’t too impressed when I took a look at the Archos 5 and the guys at T3 are of the same mindset. The Archos 5 is good as a PMP, but Android “concept just doesn’t add up”. More »

Qualcomm FLO TV PTV Hands On: $US250 To Shut Up The Kids?

3:00PM October 7, 2009 | Joanna Stern

After renders and box shots, FLO TV is officially airing its Personal TV device (or PTV). The 3.5-inch player broadcasts live terrestrial digital TV. But $US250 along with a $US9 monthly subscription fee for just a handheld TV?! More »

Elusive “Atomic” Zune HD Seen On eBay For Over $US2000

1:00AM September 28, 2009 | Jack Loftus

Massive shortages, a slick UI and an elusive “atomic” flavour that’s currently tearing up eBay with a $US2025 bid? Sounds like there may be something to this little Microsoft Zune HD thing. Updated. More »