Pardon the lack of technical terms in the title, but we are still trying to figure out everything this does. So, it is a recorder that can save audio onto 4GB of internal memory or Sony’s memory stick. It can record 96k-24-bit and features two integrated condenser microphones that provide phenomenal sound quality, and to top it off this thing looks damn cool, period. It is constructed out of titanium and requires four AA batteries for operation. Expect to shell out around $2,000 for this little dandy.

From: Gizmodo.com

The Nokia E-series, namely the butterfly-like E70, the candybar E60, and the QWERTY-tastic E61 aka the Smiler, are methadone to the Crackberry addiction. The E61, shown above, is the latest in Nokia’s long war for the pockets of the business-class with support for “BlackBerry Connect, GoodLink from Good Technology, Nokia Business Center, Seven Mobile Mail, Seven Always-On Mail and Visto Mobile.”

The phone has a great spec-sheet: VOIP via WiFi and MiniSD expansion are nice. Quadband and Bluetooth are nice. The US release date, Q1 2006, is a pipe dream, but it would be nice to see Nokia prove us wrong.

What does that mean for the rest of the QWERTY phone space? Not much, but Europe loves them some Nokia so any inroads Blackberry may have made onto the Continent are in peril. The E61 is basically Nokia’s answer to last year’s pledge to focus on push email. After a few false starts, it’s nice to see they’re getting something right. [Thanks, NBCt]

From: Gizmodo.com
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Apple also updated the iMac G5 today, here’s the scoop: it’s thinner (the 20-inch version is now thinner than the old 17-inch model), has an iSight camera (and lighting) built-in, and has Front Row, their new media playback software package to be used with their new Apple Remote control (featured after the break). Mighty Mouses are now also standard, as well as Superdrives (aka DVD burners), Bluetooth—the 17-inch will retail for $1299, the 20-inch for $1699. Available today, so get ‘em while they’re hot.

From: Engadget.com

Yeah, not as big as a new video iPod, but Stevie did announce the new Apple Remote, as well as Front Row, a new Mac user interface for navigating your media collection (music, photos, videos, and DVDs) from a distance (like from yer couch, you lazy bastard). The Apple Remote looks a lot like the iPod shuffle, doesn’t it? Click on for more images of both Front Row and the Remote.

From: Engadget.com

Sporting a 2.5-inch screen, Apple’s new video-enabled iPod will be available in 20 and 60 GB versions – complete with a nano style visual makeover and iTunes 6 for video purchases.
Apple today introduced the latest addition to the company’s wildly popular iPod line, sporting a long-rumoured and much-anticipated ability to play back videos. Although still first and foremost a music player, the device offers a 2.5-inch display and a choice of either 20 or 60 GB of storage capacity, running in tandem with iTunes 6 which was also announced today.

Having received an iPod nano-style visual makeover, the new iPod – which bears no particular moniker – is available in either white and black, supporting all previous iPod capabilities including the ability to play music, audio books and podcasts. Also present is USB 2.0 for high speed data transfers, along with photo viewing.

The highlight of the new iPod is its video support, as the QVGA (324 x 240) pixel resolution widescreen display enables playback of video in MPEG4 and H.264 formats at 30 FPS. Owners will be able to download music videos from iTunes, and in addition Apple has also struck agreements with Pixar, ABC and Disney Channel to provide shorts and series such as ‘Lost’ and ‘Desperate Housewives’ for purchase at $2 USD apiece.

In addition to playing back video content and photo slideshows on the internal screen, the new iPod will also come with a video out option to enable TV playback. Claiming up to 14 hours of music playback for the 30 GB model and up to 20 hours for the 60 GB model, Apple did not list expected playback times for video content.

The new iPods will begin shipping next week for a suggested retail price of $300 USD for the 30 GB model and $400 USD for the 60 GB model. Both models will require a minimum configuration of iTunes 6 running atop OS X 10.3.9 or Windows 2000/XP.

From: Infosyncworld.com
Image taken from Engadget.com and Apple.com

Our first look at the Linksys CIT200 Skype phone was solely through FCC filings, so it was difficult to get a real read on its capabilities. Now that it’s due to officially hit the market, the VoIP Blog has put one through its paces, and has found that it’s “tightly integrated with Skype utilizing the Skype API for not just making and receiving calls but also accessing your Skype contacts and profiles.” The Windows-only phone connects to a PC via USB, and once connected runs a background application that interfaces with Skype. According to the review, the $130 phone offers an indoor range of up to 160 feet, and provides solid voice quality for both Skype-to-Skype calls and SkypeOut calls. One thing lacking, however, is the ability to work as both a Skype and landline phone like the Olympia DualPhone, a feature would have helped potential customers who haven’t yet abandoned their landlines for full-time Skypedom justify the price of this unit.

Full review here

From: Engadget.com

Nokia today announced the Eseries, a new line of business-optimized devices. Like Nokia’s Nseries, the new Eseries phones are a line of flagship smartphones with advanced baseline features. Features of all three initial models include the Series 60 platform 3rd Edition, QVGA or better displays, push email including BlackBerry and attachment editing, Wi-Fi with VoIP, Bluetooth 1.2, 75 MB of memory plus hot-swap memory card slots, speakerphone, EDGE and 3G high-speed data, corporate phone system integration, Push-To-Talk, and remote device management via the OMA DM standard.

E60: Traditional bar-style 3G phone with VoIP, speakerphone, a 24-bit 352×416-pixel display, and a low-voltage RS-MMC slot. Supports GSM/EDGE 900/1800/1900 and WCDMA 2100.

E61: A slim (0.55 inches) messaging phone to compete with the Motorola Q. Features a landscape 24-bit QVGA display, QWERTY keyboard, and a miniSD slot. Supports quad-band GSM/EDGE and WCDMA 2100.

E70: A flip-open QWERTY keyboard phone similar to Nokia’s 6800 series. Features include a 352×416-pixel display, 2 megapixel camera with CIF-resolution video capture, USB 2.0, miniSD slot, and Wi-Fi 802.11g/e/i. Available in a GSM/EDGE 850/1800/1900 version for the Americas, plus a 3G version for Europe and Asia.
All three initial Eseries phones are expected to be available in the 1st quarter of 2006.

Nokia Press Release here.

Pic from: Engadget.
From: phonescoop.com