Today ’s DAP headlines :
Rio Dead
Everything Else = iPod Knock Off
49 DAPs and an iPod Ai n’t One
… and more …
Plus
iPorn !
On a more or less somber note , D&M Holdings Inc. announced theclosing of its child brand , Rio Audio , Maker of the popular Karma and Carbon players . The Karma model was renowned for its unique sound lineament , like the unseamed playback of cart track , and hundred of Karma fans online were eager for a smaller , sleeker model with the same kickshaw as before . Alas , it was not meant to be .
Whatever you do , do n’t call your MP3 player , AC3 gadget or WMA - supporting unit of measurement a “ DAP ” . No , the correct condition would have to be“iPod knockoff ” . At least , that ’s what Bill Palmer from iPodGarage wants you to believe .
Why would you want be a South - Korean citizen ? Is it the delicious food or the well-disposed , smiling citizenry … perhaps it has something to do with the funny configuration of their peninsula ? No . It ’s because some guys over there own49 different DAPs . And that rules .
More MobiBlu lunacy for those who crave for it : next to the upcoming DAH-1800 ( discussed in yesterday ’s DAP Delights ) , there ’s theDHH-200.Rather unexciting to look at — especially given MobiBlu ’s infamous reputation pertain dull promotional pictures . The DHH-200 comes with a 6 GB difficult drive plus a decent and freehanded color LCD screen . It plays movies as well , supposedly .
Loving , caring parents have to face yet another vile threat from across the gulf of space : Porncasting . That ’s good , “ 10 - tell on ” podcasts . Experts say it ’s likely that our Kid will pick up erotically - flavored podcasts at some point in meter . Their solvent : do n’t tolerate porn on your Thomas Kid ’s iPod . Make them combust it to videodisc so the whole family can savour it .
Seriously , theS50portable from Sirius Satellite Radio has been announced , with a due - engagement in September . While it does not support lively orbiter content , the S50 can catch and refresh content from three separate Sirius channels . Measuring 1.9 x 3.9 x .7 , it ’s definitely pocket-sized , though the 6 hr battery life could be good .
Then there ’s one of the posh portable videodisk players we ’ve ever seen , theVP-110from Nipponese party Amadana . In summation to appear fabulous , it ’s somewhat working too , with its 10.2″ LCD , touch venire controls , SD expansion slot , and dual earpiece jacks . The VP-110 also supports Mp3 ’s , MPEG-4 videos , and JPEG pics on South Dakota cards .
What ’s this ? Packard Bell in the DAP secret plan ? The old personal computer producer are still live apparently , and pushing out a 20 GB player called theVibe 500 . Spec - impertinent the Vibe is not too moth-eaten , boast a 1.8 color LCD , recording features , and USB OTG . We may be visit this one Frankenstein in the month to derive .
That ’s all for today , thanks for tuning in !
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