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Much like when the original Western Digital WD TV Media Player was released last November, the new and updated version has also quietly slipped into Best Buy.  The updated model has been dubbed the WD TV Live Media Player and is now priced 10 bucks less than the original at… Continue Reading »

Anyone looking for a low-cost set-top box that will allow for HD playback on a big screen may want to check out the recently released O!Play from Asus.  To begin with the Asus O!Play is selling for $99.  Now, here is what we can expect feature wise: Plays up content… Continue Reading »

While Microsoft is busy releasing the Zune HD today, Archos also pushed out its Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet on Amazon.com.  It might not be the redemption of a formerly flailing brand, though it is possibly a bit more interesting that the Zune HD.  While the Zune HD is being… Continue Reading »

The unthinkable has happened: progress.  Google apps like Google Calendar, Google Docs, Gmail,  and Google Talk are no longer in beta.  Gmail had been in beta for over five years.  What exactly has changed now that these things are out of beta?  Apart from a new graphic without the word… Continue Reading »

SanDisk is running a promotion lowering prices on its Sansa View.  The players come in three different capacities, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB.  You can save $10 on the 8GB model ($139, down from $149).  The 16GB model will go for $159.99, down from $179.99.  The 32GB version sees a $50… Continue Reading »

We have home media equipment that plays DVDs, one that plays Blu-Ray discs, one for electronic files, and maybe you still even own one that plays VHS.  Today, you have the chance to add one more machine to your collection.  But, the SlingCatcher can do so much for you, you… Continue Reading »

Recently, sports gadget manufacturer Freestyle, has released a new waterproof MP3 player called the Soundwave.  Nope, this has nothing to do with Transformers, unfortunately.  Although bringing your MP3 player while diving or snorkeling is already possible before with the use of third-party waterproof casings, Soundwave Freestyle eliminates the need for… Continue Reading »

Back in April, you may remember Egoman’s MP810RSTD-43, which is a similar PMP to Egoman’s newest device, the MP810RSTX. At first glance, you’re probably thinking “what a weird name for a MP3 player” and I agree. I’m not sure why it doesn’t have a normal name, instead of a random… Continue Reading »

So, what do we have here? Sony New Zealand has started showing some new models of Walkman players on their site. Word on the street say that these new Walkman players donning the model name NWZ-E430 are entry level Walkmans and appear to be a sequel to Sony’s A600 series.… Continue Reading »

iriver’s Korean site has started showing off the company’s latest portable media player, which was originally previewed during CES 2008, the iriver Spinn. This 3.3-inch player sports and AMOLED touchscreen display and haptic feedback feature. It supports various music formats including MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC and ASF as well as… Continue Reading »