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iPODs for Video Have Arrived
September 2006 -- Microsoft Joins Apple iPod Competitors... unveiling specs on its upcoming digital music-video player: the Zune.
The Zune comes with a 3-inch screen, a built-in FM tuner and a 30GB hard drive that can hold up to 7,500 songs or 100 hours of video. Built-in wireless technology lets consumers share experiences device to device.
Zune players come preloaded with music and videos from record labels DTS, EMI, Sub Pop Records, Virgin Records and several others. Microsoft also is launching Zune Marketplace, where owners can download music on a per-track or album basis or via a monthly subscription, Zune Pass.
Archos has two models, including the Archos 404 ($299.99), which has a 30GB hard drive that can hold about 85 DVD-quality movies, a 3.5-inch 320x240-pixel screen and up to four hours of video playback. These devices also have an optional DVR station that allow them to record from the TV, cable box, VCR or DVD player. For more information, see www.archos.com.
Toshiba player Gigabeat, comes in 30GB ($299.99) and 60GB ($399.99) versions. Both have a 2.4-inch screen with 320x240 resolution and 2.5 hours of playback. A next-generation 30GB Gigabeat V model is coming soon ($499.99) with a larger 3.5-inch display and up to eight hours of video playback. It also can be connected to the TV. For more information, see www.gigabeat.com.
Kingston offers the affordable K-PEX 100 in a 1GB ($129) or 2GB ($179) option. The price is low because of the lack of a hard drive and the device is tiny. It weighs in at a scant 0.14 pounds and with a tiny 2-inch screen offering 220x176 lines of resolution. An expansion-card slot allows a storage boost, and the 2GB version comes with a free 256MB miniSD card. For more information, see www.kingston.com.
Rover TV/Doghouse Electronics carries two pocket-sized players compatible with both Mac and PC. The RoverTV Big Screen ($299) has a 3.5-inch display. The RoverTV Widescreen ($349) has a 4-inch screen. For more information, see www.rovertv.net.
SOURCE: Home Media Retailing
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