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It looks like the Creative ZEN X-Fi that we brought you yesterday was indeed accurate. The same device has just shown up at the FCC, but sadly the diagram was just showing off the backside, but the good news is that it does match up with the details that we have previously (see below image).

Most of the details still remain under lock and key with a clear message that the photographs are “confidential” with a message to “refer to manufacturer for details.”

So what we do know is that the device will be available in at least a 32G storage capacity, with a possibility for other and that it will be Wi-Fi enabled. But perhaps more important this does prove that the ZEN X-Fi is real and will be headed to the US retail market sooner than later.

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The MSI Wind was officially announced back in mid-May and now it has turned up on the FCC website. Along with the traditional filing the user manual is up and available for download (PDF link), but the Wind was also opened up and showed off all of its internal glory. Hey, its always fun to see those internal images, especially when its not yours that you are messing with. Keep reading to check out a few more internal MSI Wind images.

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While we have recently seen the official announcement for the 7610 come from Nokia it has also just made its way through the FCC. Coming along with a nice clear image, we are really just confirming the specs. The Nokia 7610 will feature quad-band (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) GSM support, a 3.2-megapixel camera, FM radio with RDS, 64MB of internal memory and a microSD card slot for additional storage.

One interesting item to note is the colorful set of stars that are hidden underneath the back battery cover, possibly that is one the the design patterns for the optional XpressOn cover-plates.

Read [FCC] Via [IntoMobile]

It’s been 17 months since the XM-Sirius satellite radio merger was announced, and in that time a typical consumer’s desire to spend discretionary income on a satellite radio subscription may have broken up into static.

Now that the regulatory process appears to be winding down and FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has given his blessing to the merger, the sour economy is proving to be a new obstacle in making this media duet sing like a Coldplay single. “I believe that consumers will begin to feel wary about many subscription-based products in general,” says Ryan Saghir of Orbitcast in an email to Gadgetell. “As rising gas prices and increased food costs continue to take their toll, some subscribers may not find value in a ‘luxury expense’ when they can listen to similar content on their iPod. Indeed, that in essence was the basis of the argument for the merger.”

Orbitcast, which tracks developments in the satellite radio industry, reports that legal counsel with XM and Sirius met last week with Republican FCC Commissioners Robert McDowell and Deborah Tate in addition to talks with Martin. XM-Sirius needs two more “yes” votes on the panel to combine and supposedly make 17 million total subscribers happier, while offering a new and improved merged company to potential new customers. But Saghir tells me that what really has to happen is some new hardware to put the spark back into the XM-Sirius marriage.

“I think a newer, cooler, and more advanced portable radio is desperately needed, but it may not be in the traditional sense,” Saghir says. “As the chips get smaller, we might start to see satellite radios in GPS devices and cellphones. Additionally, with the ‘open device’ provision that Sirius-XM have reportedly agreed to - which will allow for any manufacturer to produce satellite radios - we may begin to see receivers in places we never imagined before, and at much lower prices.”

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A new slider style handset from Motorola, the ZN200 has shown its face thanks to the FCC. Having gotten its approval, they let a pretty clear image of the front and back side along with the user manual loose. While the ZN200 appears to be a nice looking handset, it certainly is not going to offer any real competition to the Motorola ZN5 camera phone that we are waiting for.

The ZN200 will be featuring a 2-megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, video recording, USB connector, Bluetooth, 2.5mm headphone jack, an FM radio, Windows Media Player 11 and will offer dual band GSM (850/1900) support. While the handset is nothing spectacular, it should at least be moderately priced. The one real downfall is that while the display size was not listed, it appears to be rather small.

Of course, while we have seen this come from the FCC, we are still awaiting the official spec and pricing announcement to come from Motorola. Also no word on when this is expected to hit the market.

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While the FCC images usually keep most of the details tight and secure, this latest bit of information seems to be holding a little more than usual. We have here what we can only guess is the successor to the Shadow, which is officially known as the HTC CONV100 and will hit the market as the Shadow II.

While the details are light, it looks like the Shadow II will offer up a nice set of improvements and include an 1100mAh battery, as well as Windows Mobile 6.1 out of the box. In addition, it is also expected to include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and come in either silver or black. As you would expect with the FCC information, pricing and availability timeframe still remains as much as mystery as it was before.

Via [IntoMobile]

The FCC is taking a new look at the Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act. The act, passed in September of last year, is looking to implement a pro-rated early termination fee system. In such a system, the amount of the ETF would depend on how much of the customers contract has been completed at the time of cancellation. Until recently most providers have charged a flat $200 fee. Sprint and AT&T are already offering such a pro-rated fee structure, and T-Mobile has announced plans to do the same. The act is also asking the FCC to order cell phone providers to allow customers 30 days or 10 days after their first bill to cancel with no fee, however most carriers already offer this.

Via [MobileBurn]

Sporting a very similar look as the current MOTOROKR E8, the EM30 has landed at the FCC and received their approval. The most notable difference between the EM30 and E8 is the navigation pad, the EM30 uses a D-pad as opposed to the omega wheel navigation. The Motorola EM30 is your basic looking candybar style handset, however it does offer some nice features, which includes the keypad, it changes layout based on the current application in use. The EM30 also includes a 2-inch display, 2-megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm jack, FM radio, microSD card slot and takes advantage of Motorola’s Crystal Talk technology. Currently the launch information and pricing remains a mystery, however we will keep you updated when it becomes available.

Via [Phone Scoop]

The FCC has confirmed the next Sidekick, which is currently codenamed the Gekko/Aspen by uploading the label for the device on their site. The new device will be manufactured by Sharp Corporation, and is named the PV210. Sadly but not unexpected, it will not be a 3G device. It uses GSM-850 and PCS1900 networks, and also has a microSD card slot and removable battery. The device is rumored to have a July release date.

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A while back the FCC started to issue fines to retailers that did not display signs on analog TV’s for sale that essentially read “This TV will not work in 2009 without a converter box.” Well, the first of the backlash has begin to come about and Best Buy is fighting back, claiming that the FCC has no power to issue these fines.

“Conduct that is accidental, or not known to the organization, is not willful,” Best Buy says.

Best Buy is refusing their $280,000 fine. They also said that the fines “demonstrate the unreasonableness, if not impossibility, of holding Best Buy to a standard of flawless compliance.” Whether their appeal will work or not has yet to be determined, but if this is even the slightest bit effective, you can better that other fined retailers will follow suit.

Via [ars technica] Read [FCC Filing (PDF Link)] Read [Best Buy’s Appeal (PDF Link)]