Xenics [ site here ] expects to launch its new concept of portable vibration speaker system ‘Vibeholic’ in Korea market on December 21.

According to the company, by using the vibration principle, objects such as a paper box, a piece of wood, a postcard, or an umbrella can turn into portable speakers with Vibholic’s mini module. When users stick it anywhere, then the Vibeholic takes music from your devices and generates it into vibration sequences. Also this unique new speaker is on patent pending. No comment on an American release yet.

Link to the original article…

Hallods [ site here ] released its 4.3-inch PMP F43 in Japan market, which is compatible Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 OS. Equipped with built-in microphone and speaker, the F43 features 8GB memory, microSD/SDHC slot, music/video playback, photo viewer and voice recorder functions. Measuring 75×113×13mm at 140g, it offers up to 4 hours of video playing and 10 hours of music playing time. Suggested price is 18,900 JPY, with the remote controller and earphones included.

Pretty much “yet another PMP”.

Link to the original article…

The original Bower & Wilkins Zeppelin iPod Dock – shown above in the back – was perhaps one of the few Apple iPod docks that probably came with a hernia warning in the instructions. It was huge.

So B&W has just released the Zeppelin Mini… which looks just fine as-is; even though it’s still a bit on the big side. But… it’s all the better to pump out your tunes in high-quality my dear!

Zeppelin Mini attains the same high standards in sound quality and design set by Zeppelin, but in a more compact form. It is reduced in size, not in sound, and has amazing volume levels for such a diminutive package. It’s ideal for lounges just like its larger sibling, but it can easily be slotted into a bedroom, kitchen, or student digs.

Key differentiating features include an updated docking arm. On the original this innovative solution worked incredibly well, allowing hassle-free mounting of any iPod, and easy access to Apple’s user-friendly interface. These qualities remain, but the addition of USB connectivity allows Zeppelin Mini to bypass the analogue output stage of any iPod, providing access to the very best digital sound an iPod has to offer.

Thanks Erika for the tip!

[ Bowers & Wilkins ] [ B&W Zeppelin Mini ]