The next-generation musical offering from Motorola is the E690 -- known as the ROKR E6 in some circles -- and this Linux-powered smartphone with a touchscreen interface has just received the all important stamp of approval from the FCC. We reported on this nifty (and presumably skinny) phone early last month, and it doesn't seem like all that much has changed in the meantime. It still boasts a glorious 262k color QVGA display, 2.0 megapixel camera, a pair of "3D Surround" speakers, Bluetooth, mini-USB, handwriting recognition, and -- of course -- an integrated music/video player. We suspect it's a tri-band GSMer (900/1800/1900), so may have to wait on an 850 MHz version before it gets a real North American release.
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Satellite radio just keeps getting better and better, and the receivers keep getting smaller and smaller.
Sony is looking to steal a little of Apple's thunder by designing a video-capable Walkman. The bigwigs at Sony aren't talking all that much; they're just throwing up trial balloons.
Do you know what you're looking at? It sure looks like an iPod pillow, something you'd lay your head on and dream of being lullabied to sleep. Or maybe, it's a comfy way to celebrate your love of music.
The Samsung X838 is, yes, a mobile phone with all kinds of regular-issue phone functionality. It hides that function-driving keypad behind the LCD and click-wheel interface, which can swivel out of the way to make room for mundane things like taking and making calls. (That swivel, in fact, goes all the way around the circle, so you could approximate a double-length candy bar if you wanted to.)
Nokia has gone back to the well and come out with an even more sports-friendly model, the 5500 Sport Music Edition. This one has a voice.
They're still prototypes at this point, so don't expect an official roll-out anytime soon, but these two handsets from NTT DoCoMo are pretty darn hot, considering that they support digital radio in glorious 5.1 surround sound. After all, cell phones aren't just communication devices anymore; they are just as important for their picture-taking, music-jamming, and video-playing capabilities. The first prototype appears to have a double fold-out design with some rather colorful accents, whereas the other takes on a RAZR-esque slim profile paired with a silky smooth keypad. Both phones are on display at the CEATAC Japan trade show.
Good news for all the Creative Zen Lovers!. The new Creative Zen V plus Mp3 Player is now available in 8GB capacity and shall retail for $429.00 (Singapore Dollars). The V Plus was already available from 1 GB too 4GB capacities and this 8GB version is a welcome addition.
If you're more interested in keeping a certain amount of full motion video strapped on your wrist than an actual clock (or breathalyzer, even), Shenzhen Adragon Digitek's MP4 watch provides the diversion you've been looking for. Similar in utility to Aigo's F209, Shenzhen's rendition provides a slightly less repulsive color scheme, and promises a very respectable nine hours of playback time. Reportedly sporting a snazzy color display, MP4 support, line-in capabilities, five EQ settings, and USB 2.0 connectivity, the timepiece can presumably provide a bit of underwater entertainment as well as it touts a "water / shockproof" enclosure. While details concerning the storage capacity, screen resolution, and pricing are MIA, the company is currently seeking firms to OEM the watch (any VCs in attendance?), so you might want to look elsewhere if you don't have time (ahem) to wait around. 
There are no prices or delivery dates, but Amazon has uploaded a picture of the first Zune accessories to be seen in the wild. They are all Microsoft branded, and they are about what you would expect: premium earphones to replace the likely substandard ones that will come with the player, a travel pack, an FM transmitter , a wireless remote, A/V cable, and a car charger. There are no surprises, but it is something to dream about until you can get your own Zune (if you are excited at all).
