M-Bird recently introduced their new XZ-22 Pocket Movie Player that features a 2.2″ 260K colors TFT LCD display. As the name suggested, XZ-22 does playback video files. Besides, it also comes with USB Host function and build-in with a 200mW speaker. Nevertheless, exact specification is not yet disclosed. Suggested prices for the Pocket Moive Player are 198K Won (approx US$208), 228K Won (approx US$240 ) and 268K Won (approx US$281 ) for 512MB, 1GB and 2GB respectively.
I was almost fooled by the name MPIO FY590 that never exist in MPIO product lines. It is an iPod Shuffle clone that made by another MPIO in China. Don’t get confused, MPIO doesn’t make an iPod Shuffle clone! Remember, the real MPIO in China is called MPIO Digitalway!
SigmaTel has filed a lawsuit against the Korean based semiconductor company, Telechips. This lawsuit alleges that Telechips is infringing three SigmaTel patents.
The company has been successful in protecting its intellectual property in the past and continues to amass ammunition for that fight,” said Ron Edgerton, CEO and president of SigmaTel. “SigmaTel used two patents against Actions and is using three different ones against Telechips. Two of the three patents in the Telechips lawsuit issued in February 2006, and these are just the tip of the iceberg. We anticipate having up to another 100 MP3 related patents issuing over the foreseeable future. These patents will cover the semiconductor content and system architecture of MP3 players and similar devices.
Could the resignation of Actions Semiconductor’s founder, Zhao Guang Min relates to lawsuit with SigmaTel?
Korean Zakang recently unveils new Kiss MP3 Player that is approaching female market. It is a tiny MP3 player with heart-shape design and only weights 20g. I guess most ladies will love its 23 SWAROVSKI crystal rather that its functionalities. It is available in 128MB to 1GB capacity. The package also comes with changeable case in 3 colors, which are silver, white, and red.
