Portable Media Players

Epizenter, an aptly named Creative fan site, reports that they have it from a “reliable source” that Creative is set to release an 8GB version of the much-anticipated Zen V Plus. Perhaps this is the reason the release date on the player continues to be pushed back? A user on the site also pointed […]

Players MP3. The digital video player is where the money is.
Spotlight on iTunes music sales collapsing?:
The Register is reporting that Apple’s iTunes has suffered from a collapse in sales revenues this year. Secretive Apple doesn’t break out revenues from iTunes, but Forrester conducted an analysis of credit card payments over a 27-month period. And this […]

I don’t think so. But respected blogger Mike Evangelist theorizes that the Zune could be massively subsidized by Microsoft to gain overnight market share. Since a big part of the Zune revenue picture is subscription-based content, why not “give” away devices (hoping for a lifetime of subscription …
Source: CNET

Lots to read and learn, but his may help.
The MacNotables wanted to do something special to celebrate their 100th episode, and they succeeded, times three. Each member of the panel opted to deliver a Top 3 (or more) list of a topic of their choosing, and in typical MacNotables style, came up with some unusual, […]

Our sister site in Asia has reviewed the Samsung YP-T9, a 4GB (maximum) player that was announced in the States recently to little fanfare. The sleek flash-based player replaces the T8 and includes video playback. We’re trying hard to get one in for review, but in the meantime, read CNET Asia’s mo…
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Delphi is back with another portable XM receiver. The SkyFi3 is a lightweight unit (65 percent smaller than the SkyFi2) with a built-in receiver that can be used in concert with the Live Wearable “antenna” headphones (a $49 accessory) for true portability. However, the SkyFi3, with its big-button…
Source: CNET

Creative recently lowered the pricing on its newest flash MP3 players, the Zen V and the Zen V Plus. This is likely a strategic move to better compete with the 2G iPod Shuffle, and price drops are always welcome! The 1GB Zen V is marked at $89, the 2GB is $119, and the 4GB […]

Did you hear the latest news?
I was going to do a regular "report the facts" post on Apple's announcements today but I was busy with submitting resumes and didn't have a chance to. So I'll just post my thoughts on the whole thing.
The 5.5G iPods are a solid upgrade, but Apple didn't really show much […]

MP3 Players. MP3 players are one of the most popular and successful portable digital music devices in the world.
Spotlight on:

New Apple iPod nano will be available in 8GB version, also now comes with an aluminum case.
iPod Shuffle now $79 dollars for a 1GB version
iTunes 7 now available and supports movie downloads
New iPods now have 60% […]

If I only had a dollar for each time someone…
Apple's "It's Showtime!" event starts in less than three hours. The iTunes Music Store is already down in anticipation, but the online Apple Store is still a go.
I'll be in class (but with my MacBook) during the event. As always, however, MacRumors or Engadget are the […]