Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced its launch of Imageon solution which enable the playback of media-rich applicatoins such as mobile TV, games and high-fidelity audio on mobile phones and handheld devices, the AMD Imageon D160 mobile TV solution. It is a complete hardware + software package that enable mobile devices to receive over-the-air (OTA) broadcast TV signals transmitted in the DVB-T and DVB-H standards. Powered by Imageon M210 audio processor which is designed to enable a high-definition, fully integrated audio subsystem that capable of delivering more than 100 hours of music playback in airplane mode. Together with Imageon A250 application processor, it creates the best AMD latest multimedia technology for video recording and playback, photo imaging, and high-resolution displays, offering performance yet maintaing long system battery life.

The firm also introduced unique next-generation graphics cores that uses AMD’s technologies to provide an immersive graphics platform from PCs to game consoles such as the Microsoft Xbox 360.
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With partnership with Sotec, a Japanese PC manufacturer, Onkyo has released their new HD audio computer, the Onkyo APX-2. Sold under Sotec distribution channel, the APX-2 is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 500GB of HDD stick together with a digital audio amplifier. It features a Super Floating HDD Unit, a kind of noise cancellation box (22dB max) to provide a silent machine. Onkyo also bypassed Vista’s volume mixer function and installed Pure Direct Audio Path (PDAP) in order to avoid audio lost due to Vista’s poor HD audio support.

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TEAC introduced a new all-in-one audio system, the TEAC SR-L250i. It comes with a iPOD dock to play your favourite tunes, and also a CD player with Alarm Clock function. Besides iPod, you can also play your MP3 files stored in a USB key.
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After the T.sonic 840 MP3 player, Transcend Information, Inc. has announced the latest addition to its T.sonic family of MP3 players, the T.sonic 850. This new sleek MP3 comes with 1.8-inch high resolution full-color TFT-LCD screen, the T.sonic 850 is designed not just for great-sounding music playback, but also for viewing video and photos while on the go, with its compact size of 81.5 x 41.5 x 12.7mm and elegant lightweight design of 48g only. Product Features:

• 1.8-inch (176 x 220 pixels) full-color TFT-LCD screen for viewing videos, photos, text files and lyrics
• Photo viewer supports the latest JPG and BMP formats
• MP3 player supports MP3, WMA, WMA-DRM10 and WAV music formats
• FM radio (FM radio recording and the ability to preset 20 FM radio stations)
• Includes software to create custom slideshow screen-savers and easily transform video files into the 850’s MTV format.
• Advanced digital voice recorder
• Karaoke-type lyrics display
• VAD (Voice Activation Detection) for high quality gapless audio recordings
• A-B repeat function allows you to continuously replay a designated section of a track
• Variable track playback speeds
• Supports 13 languages including menus, song/album title, artist name and lyrics
• USB flash drive capabilities for data transfer and storage
• Includes T.sonic Utility ? use T.sonic to lock your computer and password-protect files
• 7 Equalizer effects, including a customizable USER EQ setting
• Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery provides over 22 hours of continuous playback
• Hi-Speed mini USB 2.0 connector for easy computer connectivity and fast file transfers
• Real time clock displays local and world times
• Protective Silicone Cover
• 2-year warranty

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Creative Technology Ltd., has announced two new micro boom boxes to its award-winning MP3 player family, the Creative ZEN Stone and Creative ZEN Stone Plus with Built-in Speaker. The Creative ZEN Stone Plus with Built-in Speaker, which adds a vibrant screen, FM radio, voice recording, clock with stopwatch and customisable equaliser settings. The players also support Audible files, ideal for listening to audio books in the car or with family. The Creative ZEN Stone Plus with Built-in Speaker also supports AAC files, including unprotected iTunes. Available in elegant matte metallic black, dark blue, pink or champagne colours, the new Creative ZEN players feature a smooth, contoured design for a natural, comfortable fit in the hand. A translucent silicon skin with a clip is included in the box, and a sporty armband and ultra-portable keychain with a tiny case that carries the player are available separately.
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DXG USA has unveiled the new DXG-565V 5 Megapixel all-in-one combo digital camcorder/camera/MP3 player/voice recorder/webcam. It features a 2.4-inch TFT LCD screen and 32MB of built-in storage. The DXG-565V has a new sleek camcorder-shaped design and comes in 5 new trendy colors: Metallic Pink, Ruby Red, Deep-Sea Blue, Gun Metal, and Midnight Black to fit everyone?s style, and priced at only $99. It has minimal buttons for increased ease-of-use, while at the same time boasting features normally found in more expensive 5 Megapixel camcorders/cameras, such as a built-in flash in 3 modes, Macro Mode, White Balance, and EV Compensation features. In addition to its fashionable good looks, the DXG-565V also records DVD-quality MPEG-4 video at 720 x 480 D1 resolution with sound and captures still images of up to 12 Megapixels.

The DXG-565V is perfect to take on the road for recording high-quality video with sound or for snapping photos to send to friends or to post on your website or favorite social sites, such as MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube. You can also entertain your friends at parties by connecting the DXG-565V to your TV to view your own holiday slideshows on a large screen.
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Sony has introduced the new Sony VGP-BRM1D Bluetooth Audio Controller with 2.4 GHz frequency band range (2.4000-2.4835 GHz) provides wireless audio control for any Sony Walkman (MD/HDD/CD) and for Sony Ericsson mobile phones with Bluetooth 2.0 corresponding to A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP or HSP profiles. The maximum communication distance is of about 10 meters .The Sony VGP-BRM1D with a stylish design is available in four colors. The new Sony VGP-BRM1D is powered by a DC3.7V lithium ion rechargeable battery and a charger. Once fully charged the player can be used for 6 hours continuously.
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iRiver has updated its lovely Portable Media Player, Clix with its Clix PLUS. The Clix+ has a 12.8mm thicknes, an AMOLED screen, D-Click system, and additional DMB function. It comes with a couple of new colors, pink and purple, for your choice.
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