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One of Cowon’s earlier portable media player’s, the A3, originally only came in two different models, a 30GB or a 60GB model. Now, Cowon has announced the availability of a new, larger version, which features 80GB of storage. Cowon is a little slow in getting mass storage in their portable media player’s as many other companies have already added 80GB’s and more into their player’s, but hey, it’s never too late.

The specs of the newly updated A3 are pretty much the same from last time, but I will recap them anyway. It boasts a very nice 4-inch screen, 800 x 480 display, 16 million colors and comes with a FM radio. Additionally, it has a voice recorder, USB connectivity, records video in MP4, has 1280 x 720 HD output, and codec support which includes FLAC, DivX, and OGG.

The A3 is set to cost 448 Euros or around $698 US. It is pretty expensive, but considering all of the features it comes with, it’s pretty nice. No word on when exactly when the 80GB model is going to be released.

Via [PMP Today]

Well it only took about 18 months but the Zune is finally making its way into Canada. Beginning June 13 Canadians will be able to grab the Zune of their choosing. Well, except for a few small details, namely the lineup is not quite as complete as it is here in the US.

There will not be any 30GB model or green models. Do our friendly neighbors to the north have something against green? Anyway, up for grabs will be the Zune 80 in black or red for $249.99, the Zune 8 in black, red or pink for $189.99 and the Zune 4 in black, red or pink for $139.99.

Via [Engadget]