Samsung is going to release in the US market its Galaxy Player 4 and Galaxy Player 5 Android-powered portable media players. Unveiled at the MWC 2011, the 4-inch and 5-inch Galaxy Players run Android 2.2 (upgradeable to Gingerbread 2.3) with Adobe Flash 10.1. They have a similar design as the company’s Galaxy S smartphone.

Philips is launching its PB9001 9-inch portable Blu-ray Disc Player. With a 9-inch 800×480 LCD display, the PB9001 supports playback of Blu-ray Sics as well as DVD, DVD+/-R/RW, CD, VCD. It also supports …

Philips introduces the new GoGear Muse 3 portable media player. Available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities, the new Muse has a 3.2-inch LCD display. It features the FullSound technology and sound isolation earphones that block out background noise to providing clear and detailed music experience. It also includes the Surround for Movie to deliver cinematic movie sounds.

Sony ICD-SX712D

Sony expands its line of digital voice recorders with three new models, the ICD-SX712D, ICD-UX512 and ICD-PX312. All these recorders have 2GB built-in memory, a microSD/M2 card slot and have USB port for PC connection. They include Intelligent Noise Cut function and the ICD-SX712D and ICD-UX512 feature S-Microphone System for high sensitivity with less noise. PX312 comes with a mono microphone.

Phlips introduces a new headphones with the newly innovated FloatingCushion design that allows for full multi-directional, auto-adjustament of the cushions, without the need of the traditional C-hinge construction. These ultra-lightweight headphones features 40mm neodymium magnet speaker drivers and super-soft ear cushions.

Harman AKG K 840 KL

Harman announced two new wireless headphones, the AKG K 830 BT and AKG K 840 KL that let you enjoy music “without the hassle of cords for on-the-go lifestyle.” The K 830 BT uses Bluetooth technology and works with most Bluetooth-enabled devices including iPod touch, iPad and iPhone. It is ideal for the constant jetsetter who takes calls on the run yet enjoys listening to tunes on the train. On the other hand, the K 840 KL, perfect for audiophile who wants to lose himself in music without being bound by a cord, utilizes the Kleer wireless technology to stream lossless CD-quality audio over the air.

Olympus introduces a new PCM audio recording device, the DM-620 featuring a three microphone TRESMIC system designed to capture low frequency sound for premium recordings. It also includes voice guidance for users with assistive needs as well as auto-leveling, scene select, noise cancellation, zoom microphone and low-cut filter for capturing ideal recordings regardless of the environment.

Satechi launches the new BT Wireless Bluetooth portable speaker system for use with portable media devices and smartphones such as iPhone, Android phones, iPad..etc. The speaker has a “cutting-edge” …

Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.0

Other than new flagship Galaxy S II smartphone and the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet, Samsung also brings the Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 and WiFi 5.0 Android-based portable media players to the MWC 2011, to compete with Apple’s iPod touch. The former looks just like the original Galaxy S and has 4-inch Super Clear LCD touchscreen while the latter is like an enlarged Galaxy S II with a 5-inch large touchscreen display with 800×480 resolution.

LG is launching its first portable Blu-ray player, the BP650 with Ethernet LAN for access to online content. The player does Blu-ray playback and DVD upscaling, and supports Dolby True HD. Though without WiFi, the BP650 has Ethernet LAN port and offers NetCast support for access to online services and content.