Creative introduces a new MP3 player, the ZEN X-Fi3, follow-up to the X-Fi2, with Bluetooth connectivity. The new compact players features a 2-inch LCD display with touch-buttons. It supports, in addition to MP3, WAV, WMA, Audible 4, the FLAC lossless audio format as well as iTunes Plus – also known as unprotected AAC (.m4a). With Bluetooth support, the player can connect with Bluetooth-enabled headphones and speakers for wireless music playback.

As a X-Fi player, the new ZEN features X-Fi Crystalizer for restoring lost details and the X-Fi Expand for most natural sound staging. The X-Fi3 also has built-in apt-X codec that enables superior wireless Bluetooth transmission when ZEN X-Fi3 is used with Bluetooth headphones and speakers with apt-X codec support. The unit comes with 8GB or 16GB internal storage and supports microSD/SDHC cards.

Creative’s new MP3 player also comes with built-in microphone for voice recording,  built-in speakers, and FM radio. It also supports JPEG images files and WMV9, MPEG4-SP, AVI (DivX4/5, XviD) video playback. There is video output connector.

The Creative ZEN X-Fi3 will be available in Europe in October for GBP89.99 for 8GB and GBP109.99 for 16GB.

[Creative Europe][Creative]

• Creative ZEN Style M300 Bluetooth Music Player
• Creative Zen MX Series Media Player
• Creative Zen Moo MP3 Player
• Creative ZEN Krystal Music Player
• Creative Zen Stone MP3 Player (Video)

SanDisk announced a new stylish Sansa Clip Zip MP3 music player with rich features and an affordable price. The new player has a 1.1-inch LCD color display and an updated user interface that makes it easier for users to navigate songs. The Zip supports MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC as well as AAC (DRM-free iTunes compatible) and Audiobooks.

The Sansa Clip Zip comes with 4GB or 8GB internal capacities and has microSD/SDHC card slot for expansion. It features a new stopwatch for timing laps and built-in FM radio tuner. You can also expect voice recording capability with built-in microphone. The new player offers up to 15 hours of battery life.

SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip is priced at $49.99 for 4GB and $69.99 for 8GB. It is available in Stealth Black, Gunmetal Grey, Primetime Purple, Momentum Blue, Jumpstart Red, Encore Orange†, and White Flash colors.

[SanDisk 1|2]

• SanDisk Sansa Clip 8GB Version
• SanDisk Sansa Clip Music player
• SanDisk Sansa Clip+ MP3 player
• SanDisk Sansa slotRadio Music Player
• SanDisk Sansa Shaker MP3 Player

Korean company iRiver is launching the new T9 compact MP3 player with built-in G-sensor that allows users to skip to next song by simply shaking the player. Like some USB flash drives, the T9 has a sliding USB connector for easy PC connection. Users can also play MP3 files on the T9 by plugging it to any music system with USB port. Other than “Shake to Skip”, the T9 also offers the Switch UI that utilizes G-sensor to recognize the orientation and activates a different set of funcions accordingly.

The iRiver T9 is available with 2GB or 4GB capacities. It supports MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, FLAC music playback and comes with FM radio. It includes also voice recording function as well. The T9 has a 1-inch 128×64 Mono LED display and a 4-directional keypad. The player has the Fitness Mode that uses the G-sensor to track users’ activities including distance travelled, number of steps taken and calories consumption.

iRiver T9′s lithium polymer battery provides up to 24 hours of play time on a single charge. 2GB models is available in Classy Black and Silky Silver colors and the 4GB model adds Party Pink and Velvet Brown options.

[Slashgear]

• iRiver T60 MP3 Player
• iRiver T50 MP3 player
• iRiver X20 MP3 Player
• Samsung TicToc Tiny MP3 Player
• iRiver N15 MP3 Player for Russia

Creative expands its ZEN line with the new ZEN Style M300 Bluetooth wireless music player. Suppoting Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP and AVRCP, the M300 allows users to enjoy music wirelessly from all compatible Bluetooth headphones and Bluetooth speakers. Also released is the ZEN Style M100 that lacks Bluetooth connectivity.

Both M300 and M100 have a 1.45-inch LCD display and built-in microphone for voice recording.They support MP3, WMA, WAV, Audible Format 4, Audible AAX audio formats as well as JPEF images and Transcoded SMV video. Creative’s new MP3 players are available in 4GB and 8GB and the M300 adds 16GB model. They both have microSD card slot supporting up to 32GB cards.

The ZEN Style M300 and M100 sport FM tuner and offers up to 20 hours of battery life. They are available in black, white, red or yellow.

[Creative 1|2|3]

• Yoto M300 Media Player
• Creative ZEN X-Fi Style Portable Media Player
• Creative MuVo T100 Music Player
• Creative ZEN Style 100 and Style 300 PMPs
• Kaleidescape M500 Blu-ray Player/Copier and M300 Movie Player

SanDisk announced the new VH1 Classic slotRadio music memory card containing 1,000 premium songs featuring hundreds of rock and pop artists. By simply inserting the VH1 Classic card into the compatible Sansa Clip+, Sansa Fuze+ or Sansa slotRadio players‘ microSD card slot, consumers can instantly access some of the best songs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

The VH1 Classic is priced at $39.99. It includes iconic artists such as the Beastie Boys, Blondie, Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, Counting Crows, David Bowie, Earth Wind and Fire, Electric Light Orchestra, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Foo Fighters, Janet Jackson, John Mellencamp, Pat Benatar, Paula Abdul, REO Speedwagon, Simple Minds, Soundgarden, Steve Miller Band, Stevie Wonder, The Police, The Rolling Stones, The Who, U2, Whitney Houston and many more artists.

[businesswire]

• SanDisk Sansa slotRadio Music Player
• SanDisk slotRadio Motown Card for Mother’s Day
• SanDisk intros four new slotRadio cards
• SanDisk ImageMate Card Readers
• SanDisk Sansa Clip+ MP3 player

Remember the button-less iPod shuffle 3G that relies on VoiceOver for control? Apple is now bringing the buttons back to the new iPod shuffle 4G (2010 model) featuring clickable control pad for music and volume control. VoiceOver is still available though.

The new shuffle is just like a smaller version of the iPod shuffle 2G. It has 2GB internal storage and offers a clip, just like other shuffles. The new fourth gen iPod shuffle is available in silver, blue, green, orange and pink and the price is $49.

[apple]

• Apple’s New iPod shuffle talks to you
• Apple iPod nano 6G with Touchscreen
• Apple iPod Shuffle 3G now in Five Colors, and a Stainless Steel Edition
• Dexim Shu-Lip adds USB to iPod Shuffle
• iPod Shuffle Gen 2 in Gold

After the new S100 PMP, iRiver presents the T8 Candy Bar digital audio player that looks just like a USB drive. With built-in USB connector, the T8 is available in eight colors, white, black, pink, hot pink, sky blue, green, yellow and orange.

The Candy Bar supports MP3, WMA, ASF, APE, FLAC and OGG audio files and comes with built-in FM tuner and voice recorder. It has a 1-inch Mono OLED display.

[iriver]

• iRiver T60 MP3 Player
• iRiver T50 MP3 player
• iRiver X20 MP3 Player
• iRiver N15 MP3 Player for Russia
• iRiver N20 MP3 Player

LG and iRiver have co-developed the LB4400 music-oriented mobile phone. The LB4400 features a 2.8-inch AMOLED touchscreen, a 3 Megapixel camera, integrated DMB TV tuner. As a music player, the handset supports MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, APE, FLAC, AAC, AAC+ audio files and offers Dolby Surround Mobile sound enhancement.

[engadget]

• iRiver T50 MP3 player
• iRiver E50 Music Player
• iRiver GSM Phone – iPhone Clone from Korea?
• iRiver MPlayer eyes Music Player
• iRiver T7 Volcano Music Player

SanDisk announced the new slotRadio Motown card, a new music card loaded with 500 songs pre-arranged into five handcrafted playlists featuring some of Motown’s top-charting artists – including The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Diana Ross…etc.

Users can simply insert the slotRadio Motown Card into the microSD card slot of compatible Sansa Clip+, Sansa Fuze (with firmware update) or Sansa slotRadio players to enjoy these Motown hits. The slotRadio Motown card is priced at $29.99 and you can get one at Amazon.com.

[businesswire]

• SanDisk Sansa slotRadio Music Player
• SanDisk VH1 Classic slotRadio Card
• SanDisk intros four new slotRadio cards
• SanDisk ImageMate Card Readers
• SanDisk Sansa Clip+ MP3 player

iRiver Lyumo M31

Lyumo, a brand of iRiver, launches two new portable media players, the M31 Shining and the M41 Revolve. Both players have 4GB internal memory.

iRiver Lyumo M41

The M31 Shining is a MP3 player with integrated USB connector and a 128×32 OLED display. It supports MP3 and WMA files. The M41 Revolve, on the other hand, is a portable media player with a 1.7-inch display and support for MP3, WMA audio and AVI video. It supports Microsoft PlayFX and PureBass.

The Lyumo M31 Shining is priced at 3980 Yen while the M41 Revolve at 5980 Yen.

[impress]

• iRiver T5 and T6 Music Players
• iRiver LPlayer
• iRiver framee-Smart Digital Photo Frame
• iRiver GSM Phone – iPhone Clone from Korea?
• iRiver MPlayer eyes Music Player

Alongside the all-in-one W250 series, Sony also brings the NWZ-B150 series Walkman MP3 player. Like the W250, the B150 includes the Quick Charge function and the ZAPPIN technology for easy music searches.

The Walkman NWZ-B150 comes with a 3-line LCD display and built-in FM tuner. It has 2GB (NWZ-B152/F) of 4GB (NWZ-B153/F) internal memory and supports MP3 and WMA formats. It will be available in June in Black, Red, Pink and Blue.

[sony]

• Sony Walkman NW-E040 series Music Player
• Sony S Series Walkman Video MP3 Player, also E-Series
• Sony S-Series Walkman Player Leaked
• Sony NWZ-S710F series Walkman Player
• Sony Walkman E440-Series Video MP3 Player

Sony Europe announced the Walkman NWZ-W250 series wearable and water-resistant portable music player. This new Walkman has a stylish, wire-free design that basically combines the player and the headphones. The W250 includes the ZAPPIN technology that scans through stored tracks, playing a short sample from each song to help you find the right music for that moment.

The NWZ-W250 Walkman comes with a 13.5mm EX headphones. It supports MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV audio files and has 2GB (NWZ-W252) or 4GB (NWZ-W253) internal storage. It includes the Quick Charge function that gives 90 minutes playback with 3 minutes charge.

The Sony Walkman NWZ-W250 is IPX5 rated for water-resistant and comes in Black, White, Pink and Lime Green. It will be released in late May.

[sony]

• Sony Walkman NWZ-B150 series MP3 Player
• Sony Walkman W252 Metal Gear Solid Limited Edition
• Sony Walkman NWZ-W202 Wearable MP3 Player
• Sony Walkman NWZ-W260 Wearable Water-resistant Music Player
• Sony Walkman NW-E040 series Music Player

Coby introduces the MP570 micro MP3 player that measures 5.5x8x1.75-inch. It has 2GB internal flash memory and uses USB 2.0 interface. There are integrated rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery that is enough of 5 hours of play time and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Coby MP570 comes pre-loaded with 35 free songs and one free audiobook.

[coby]

• Coby MP-835 PMP with Touchscreen
• Coby MP-C896, MP-C683 Music Player
• Coby TFDVD1029 Portable DVD Player
• Coby HDR-700 and HDR-650 HD Radios
• Coby DP151 Digital Photo Keychain

Archos Vision A14VG MP3 player

Archos adds to its Vision range six new models, A14VG, A15VS, A18VB, A24VB, A30VC and A43VB. All these Vision media players include built-in FM tuner and voice recorder.

Archos Vision A15VS PMP

First of all, the GBP29.99 Archos Vision A14VG is a digital audio player with 1.4-inch display and 4GB internal memory  while the 34.99 Archos A15VS is a slim and light media player with 1.5-inch color displa and 4GB memory. The A15VS plays MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, FLAC and supports image viewing and video playback. It will be priced at GBP34.99.

Archos Vision A18VB PMP

The card-sizes Archos Vision A18VB comes with a 1.8-inch display and 8GB interna storage. Audio and video playback and image viewing are supported. The price is $39.99.

Archos Vision A24VB PMP

Archos’ A24VB gets a 2.4-inch display, 8GB internal memory, FM tuner and voice recorder. It supports audio playback and image viewing. You can get it for GBP59.99.

Archos Vision A30VC PMP

One of the main features of the Archos V30VC is its integrated camera for photo and video recording. It ha a 3-inch LCD display, 8GB internal storage and offers up to 14 hours of battery life. The V30VC is priced at GBP89.99.

Archos Vision A43VB PMP

Lastly, the Vision A43VB features a bigger 4.3-inch touchscreen and offers TV-output. The sleek player has 8GB of capacity and supports microSD memory card. It is priced at GBP99.99.

[archos(PDF)]

• Archos 1 Vision Portable Media Player
• Archos 2 Vision PMP Detailed
• Archos 7 Android MID Leaked
• GRUNDIG Vision 6 LCD TV is Eco-Friendly
• Archos TV Snap-On for Archos 5

Samsung unveils the TicToc tiny portable MP3 player. The player features built-in motion sensor so users can shake the player to skip tracks. It will pick a slow track for your if you shake it gently or a fast one if shaken vigorouslyThe TicToc comes with 2GB or 4GB internal memory and supports MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC audio files. It’s built-in battery offers up to 12 hours of use.

[ohgizmo]

• MyRacer Lisse S10 Tiny MP3 Player
• Samsung Yepp YP-S2 MP3 Player
• Acorn Ultra Tiny MP3 Player
• Thanko Microsports Tiny MP3 Player
• Archos Clipper Tiny MP3 Player

Freestyle Audio offers this 200SPT Soundwave waterproof and shockproof MP3 player. The 200SPT has 2GB internal memory and a color OLED display. It supports MP3 and WMA audio files and has built-in FM tuner.

The Soundwave music player offers up to 15 hours of playtime per charge. It is available at Amazon for $89.95.

• Freestyle Audio Soundwave FA300 MP3 player
• H2O Audio Surge 2G Waterproof Sport Headphones
• Freestyle Solo Keyboard for Mac
• Twinbird Zabady VD-J716W Waterproof Portable DVD Player
• FreeStyle Boiler Solar powered watch

iRiver offers in Russia the N15 portable audio player that looks exactly the same as its brother N20. The N15 is available in 2GB or 4GB capacities. It has a PMOLED display and supports MP3, WMA, WAV, APE and FLAC files. Compare to the N20, the N15 gives up the support for OGG files and offers 12 hours of battery life that is 3 hours less.

[playerbrite]

• iRiver T60 MP3 Player
• iRiver T50 MP3 player
• iRiver X20 MP3 Player
• iRiver N20 MP3 Player
• Philips Xenium 9@9q for Russia

iRiver Japan, after the CRYSTAL Model and the PREMIUM edition, launches the new HELLO KITTY Music Player PREMIUM DX CRYSTALLIZED portable MP3 player. Shaped as Hello Kitty’s head, the PREMIUM DX edition comes in black and gets either a bow or a flower, both CRYSTALLIZED by Swarovski Elements.

The PREMIUM DX HELLO KITTY player comes with 4GB internal memory and offers up to 10 hours battery life. It is priced at 9980 Yen (US$112)

[iriver]

• iRiver Hello Kitty Music Player PREMIUM
• iRiver Hello Kitty Music Player CRYSTAL Model
• iRiver E50 Music Player
• iRiver T50 MP3 player
• iRiver MPlayer eyes Music Player

Philips launches its new Activa fitness MP3 player at the CES 2010. The Activa helps motivate people to work out more frequently and intensely by providing real-time vocal feedback on their performance.

The fitness audio player features the TempoMusic software that automatically matches music to a user’s workout pace. The Activa will be available in April 2010 for $129.99.

Main Features:

A set of pre-loaded songs ensures that Activa can be used for a workout right out of the box

• TempoMusic matches music with workout pace
• Audio feedback means that users don’t have to break their stride to see how they are doing
• Progress monitoring lets users track performance against goals and beat previous records
• Works in conjunction with Philips Songbird, providing workout result and access to a user’s entire music library by syncing seamlessly with their computer
• Designed for sport: sport headphones with ear hooks, clip-on design, protective pouch, cable clip management

[prnewswire]

• SiComputer Activa Zepto ION Nettop
• Philips SA44 2008 Dragon Edition MP3 Player
• Philips SA6025/37 MP3 Player
• Philips GoGear SA2940 Music Player
• Philips PB9001 Portable Blu-ray Player

Triphos, a Korean company, rolls out the DoDoNa S-100 portable MP3 player that comes in cube shape. The player has 4GB internal memory and supports MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC audio files. It is compact and small.

The DoDoNa S-100 includes FM tuner, voice recorder, alarm clock functions as well. It has a 1.1-inch OLED display and integrated speaker.

[dodona]

• CJ7 Dog MP3 Player
• Newsmy F4 MP6 Player
• Cowon iAudio E2 MP3 Player
• Teclast X23 MP3 Player
• HOMADE MP3 i-Player looks like LEGO