3G Apple iPod nano

Apple launched its third generation of the iPod nano. the new model features a larger, 2-inch screen with a 320x240 resolution that supports video playback as well as the high-quality games that first shipped with the fifth-generation iPod; Sudoku, Vortex, and one other game are included out of the box, according to Apple. The design completely eliminates the use of plastic end caps while becoming even thinner than before at 0.25 inches.

Significantly, the new model is also one of the first homes of Apple's new, click wheel-driven iPod interface. The higher 204 dots/inch resolution ( the most ever for an Apple-made device ) includes a new split-screen interface that shows album art and other content on one side while scrolling through menus on another. Cover Flow is now a part of the design and lets users brows music and videos by album covers or video previews, viewing track details after selecting the album.

Apple promises 24 hours of continuous music and 5 hours of video on the new models, which ship in black, cranberry, light blue, light green, silver, and silver colors alongside a new Product (RED) model. Models should be available in 4GB for $149 and 8GB for $249.

Traffic Assist Pro - Ferrari Navigator

About this product:

Ferrari and Harman/Becker mutual commitment has resulted in the creation of an accessory of great technology and design: the portable navigation system of the Prancing Horse.

The attractive look of this item, produced in the official colours of Ferrari Gran Turismo cars, matches the technological excellence to guarantee a practical and exclusive product.

This satellite system includes many functions, in fact it is not only a high-performing portable navigator featuring a 400 MHz processor, but also an MP3/WMA player, a receiving TMC traffic information channel, and a picture viewer.

The 2 GB SD card contains the pre-loaded NAVTEQ maps of 37 European countries.

The 4" touch-screen display with anti-glare coating and integrated picture viewer, is characterised by the driver-friendly raised shape.

The mount allows all-round adjustments of the viewing angle and the "Birdview" function consent to display a 3D representation of the way.

As an additional feature, purposely developed to increase the comfort during the drive, the innovative "Audio out" function interrupts the radio emissions and communicates the road markings.

The startup popup is an exact reproduction of the tachometer of Ferrari F430.

NAVTEQ maps only for Europe.

Please note that in GB the price of Traffic Assist Pro is higher due to an extra licence fee for the Traffic Message Channel service.

SPECIFICATIONS

Last-Address-Memory (the unit stores most recent settings)

400 MHz processor, CISC architecture

Low-reflection 4" TFT touch screen with 16 bit colour depth; 65,536 colours

Day-/Nightrepresentation for best readability according to lighting

Dimensions in mm (W x H x D): 137 x 88 x 19.5

Weight: 272 g

CONNECTIONS/OTHER

64 MB SD RAM

External GPS connection

Headphones jack

Host 1.1, USB 2.0 for Client

SD card slot: supports cards up to 2 GB

Batteries replaceable (for increased operation time)

Internal speakers: 2 watts max.

Specially sensitive folding SIRF III GPS receiver (12 channel)

Connection cable for cigarette lighter socket (12 V/24 V)

2 GB SD-Card (pre-programmed)

Universal mounting system

AC Adapter (110 - 230 V mains voltage to 5 V)

Docking Station (base unit, TMC receiver)

• TMC function*
• Mute (Car-Soundsystem will be muted meanwhile navi announcements)
• Audio Out

* Dynamic route guidance with TMC in connection with Docking Station

in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France (the Paris area), Germany, Great Britain,

Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

MP3/WMA PLAYER

Compression formats: MP3/WMA9

Display of elapsed track time, directories, ID-3 tags (title and artist)

MP3 sound by SD-Card or USB-Stick

PICTURE VIEWER

Picture viewer, slide show (JPG picture format)

SONY WALKMAN NWZ-S618F

If you paid good money for a thing, it should at least look the amount, yes? This, perhaps, is the biggest disappointment with this little critter. It doesn't look like the 17+ grand it costs. It looks like a toy, or worse, like a knock-off from China.The S618F is a media player so features come aplenty... but expected.

Turn it on and some semblance of its price comes in full view. Blue-lit icons twinkling in the black backdrop scream of class. Because the Walkman's display is one of the more vibrant around, you'd want to maximize its photo album.

Its wide, flat keyboard is a joy to use. The problem comes in controlling music while deep in navigation. There's a special play and pause button embossed in the middle, but pressing it won't control the music. You need to go back to the music folder and work your magic from there.

Music quality doesn't stand out. What stood out is the loudness. Note: Loudness is different from volume. This one is merciless on the ears, regardless of the headphones used but especially with what it comes with.

With something that looks and feels like a toy, with less-than- exciting features, add-ons like... STORAGE 8GB Flash Memory
FORMATS MP3, WMA, AAC, Linear-PCM, AVC H.264, MP4, AAC-LC)
FM TUNER Yes
BATTERY LIFE (Music/Video) 33 hrs./9.5 hrs.
SIZE/WEIGHT 79.5x42.0x11.5mm/50g.

Red Fox Mini Boombox

The Red Fox mini boombox brings back the nostalgic appeal of the 80's cassette-playing radio, repacked, resized, and remodeled to the standards of the new millennium. It comes in a striking metal finish; the mini speakers on both sides. It plays MP3 and WMA files, and like the original boombox, it's got a built-in radio.

Turning the boombox on is a challenge. Only after fiddling with it do you understand that the "play" button powers this gadget up.

Weighing about two average compact cameras, this literal lightweight is an aural heavyweight. For its size, it managed to drown a decent-size room with clear, quality audio. It has 1GB of internal memory and a memory expansion slot; both good for at least 300 songs. The controls are easy to use too.

this mini gives justice to the classic boombox. Eighteen hours of continuous acoustic drowning ain't so bad, too.