Since the announcement of the Archos Clipper, Vision 2, and Vision 3, there has always been the question why there was no Vision 1.  Was the clipper the first player to intro the Vision series? Well, the question has finally been answered in the form of an announcement of Archos’ newest player – the Archos Vision 1.

This little player makes even the iPod Nano look large.  At just 28 grams, the Vision 1 is truly infinitesimal.

The player supports a host of file types including but not limited to APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV and WMA formats. If you thought this baby was audio-only, think again.  Although the 1.5-inch, 128 pixel display is probably on the small side, the Vision 1 supports AVI video files.

Sporting a small battery in an effort to keep weight and size to a minimum, the player is capable of a whopping 20 hours of continuous audio on a single charge.

Expected to hit stateside with a November/December release date, the Vision 1 will retail for about $40-45 USD – bargain!

[via neuerdings]

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For those of you who are eager to swap your hard-earned cash in for one of Cowon’s newest players, you might be pleased to know that both the iAudio 9 (or i9) and the iAudio E2 have made their way onto Amazon’s website. Since our exclusive article about the premature upload of the E2 on the shopping giant, the one-stop-shop has rectified its mistake a short two days later.

You will be limited to choice. Not only will black be the only “choice” of color, but the the iAudio 9 will only be available in the 16GB capacity while the E2 will only be available in the 4GB capacity. This is expected to change come the end of the year.

iAudio E2 Specifications:

• support for MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, and OGG file types
• storage choices of either 2GB or 4GB capacity
• measurements of 26.6 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm with a weight of 16.6 grams
• a choice of 8 colors

iAudio 9 Specifications:

• 2-inch TFT screen with a 320×240 resolution
• support for both audio/video files – MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, APE, and WAV audio types and AVI, WMV, XviD, and ASF video files.
• storage choice of either 8GB or 16GB capacity
• FM tuner, a microphone, JetEffect 3.0 effects, a TV output control
• a healthy 42 x 95 x 8.9 mm weighing in at 40 grams

[E2 on Amazon and the i9 on Amazon]

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Sony has made its first effort to market the Sony S640 since the company’s official product announcement. In what appears to be a television advertisement, a 15-second promotional video of the S640 has been posted to the web.  Unfortunately, the promo is in Japanese making it almost undecipherable.

Recall, the S640 features a 2-inch LCD available in a hefty 32GB with accompanying 8GB and 16GB options. Battery life is rated at 42 hours of audio or 10 hours of video playback on a single charge. The S640 lacks the noise cancellation technology and an output video option seen on the S740 and the stereo speakers seen on the S540.

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The Cowon iAudio E2, a player doubling as both a keyring and MP3 player, has made its way onto Amazon’s website. Unfortunately, we don’t think the upload process has quite been completed. The Amazon product page lacks not only a product image but any sort of product description. Let’s not forget about the “Temporarily out of stock” status.

Amazon is not currently offering the 2GB version, yet we suspect that it follow suit shortly.  Retailing at $64.99, the 4GB player can be pre-ordered, shipping when in stock.

Recall, that the iAudio E2 features:

• support for MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, and OGG file types
• storage choices of either 2GB or 4GB capacity
• measurements of 26.6 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm with a weight of 16.6 grams
• a choice of 8 colors

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The coming of the Cowon iAudio 9 has been headlined on many sites around the web. This interest has been partly driven by the release of recent photos.

It has now been disclosed that the iAudio 9 will retail for $129 and $169 for the 8GB and 16GB models respectively.  The downside is that the US will initially have a choice of black, and black only.

The soon-to-be-released player expected to hit the U.S. at the end of December or early into the new year, is available on Cowon’s global site providing full specifications and features – yes, in English!

For those of you ready with your plastic, the iAudio 9 can be picked up from JetMall (linked to via Cowon America). Although available from JetMall, other retailers won’t be stocking the device until the aforementioned release dates.

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Still no word on when exactly we will see these players hitting our local stores, but the wait will be worth it. We return once we have completed translating this video…

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While full specs of Cowon’s upcoming iAudio 9 have been released, there has been little in the way of product images. One lucky soul has managed to get exclusive access to the device, kindly sharing his experience with a few images.

The images offer a great insight into the iAudio 9’s control interface. The unique glossy finish combined with a seemingly all-in-one screen display and tactile control makes for a very stylish piece of equipment.

Although the device measures only 8.9mm in depth, the rounded edges give the appearance of an even thinner MP3 player. Unfortunately, the 2-inch screen just feels too small.

[via cowon-news]

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The WiFi-capable K1 has since received approval via the Telecommunications Commission of Korea.  ‘Proof of Certification’ as seen below verifies the WiFi capabilities of the upcoming device.

No word on a release date, yet we can be rest assured that those fortunate Koreans will be able to get their hands on the device before the end of the year.  The rest of us will likely have to wait until the new year. More specs please…

Let’s not forget about the iriver K2. While the Teclast T58 might be the first Android PMP, it is in for some competition.  The K2, set to be powered by the Google OS, is anticipated for release in the new year.

[via gmp3]

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Over the years, we have learned what to expect with Teclast’s full multimedia players like the T58 and T51, but here’s a product that will make you think again the next time you hear the word “Teclast” – this is the new Teclast X23 USB MP3 player.

This USB-sized device is not just a hit because of its size and mobility.  Equipped with the latest Rockchip technology, the X23 supports MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, and APE file types. Thanks to that Microsoft/Rockchip partnership, the X23 includes support for Microsoft PlayFX™ sound effects.

The USB direct-plugin interface removes the hassle of unnecessary cables.  In addition, transferring files between your computer and music device becomes a breeze – forget about the requirement of third party software.

The rather simple but effective OLED display makes the best of a small situation. The player is encased with a stylish metal-look design with a reflective, shiny trim around the edges. The single button tactile control provides the ability to easily navigate through your music library.

Price and availability are yet to be announced.

[via Teclast]

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They say that the highest form of flattery is imitation – here is a clone of the iPod Nano 5G. Unfortunately, the Chinese imitation is not nearly as exciting as the real-deal. While appearing like an exact replica on the outside, the differences are considerable.

Anyone say, “Chunky!” – the clone is quite thicker. In addition, the screen size is deceiving with the shroud of black; it occupies less than half the face of the player.  The player is equipped with a 1.3 MP camera, but no word if the player can shoot both videos and static images.

The 4GB player offers support for AVI, MP4, and RMVB file types amongst others.  Included is an FM tuner, sound recorder, and e-book reader. One improvement over the real mccoy is the inclusion of an expansion slot.  All of this is packed into a device retailing for only $55, a far cry from the Nano 5G price tag of around $140.

[via PMPToday via ChinaGrabber]

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