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July 21, 2006

Apacer’s Audio Steno AU522 flash-based DAP

Filed under: AudioStenoAu522,CardReader,DigitalAudio,FlashDrive,FmTuner,VoiceRecorder,WAV,apacer,audio steno au522,card reader,dap,digital audio,flash drive,fm tuner,mmcmicro,mp3,oled,voice recorder,wma — Evan Blass @ 8:45 pm

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What do you get when you cross an iPod Shuffle with Nokia’s 7280 fashion phone? (Hint: it’s not Transcend’s T.Sonic 310, but good guess). Why, Apacer’s upcoming Audio Steno AU522 DAP, of course. This fairly-stylish little number comes in capacities ranging from 256MB to 2GB, supports MP3, WMA, and WAV files, and includes a memory card slot for boosting storage by another gig. A built-in USB connector allows you to use the AU522 as a flash drive or reader for all those MMCmicro cards you have lying around, and you can also record directly from the FM tuner and share your music with a friend thanks to dual headphone jacks. The two-color, 128 x 64 OLED screen is another nice touch, though it probably contributes to the player’s mere eight hours of battery life. No word so far on either pricing or availability, but if you really have a desire to snatch one of these up, we’re confident that you’ll be able to make it happen.

[Via MP3 Player Guide]

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Buffalo’s “28-in-1″ card reader

Filed under: CardReader,MemoryCard,MemoryStick,SDHC,buffalo,card reader,compactflash,mcr-c12/u2,memory card,memory stick,microsd,miniSD,sd,xd — Donald Melanson @ 6:42 pm

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It looks like Buffalo hasn't met a memory card it didn't like, finding room for just about every format under the sun in it's new MCR-C12H/U2 series card reader, although they sure know how to stretch the definition of individual card types. Still, marketing hype aside, the so-called "28-in-1" reader packs support for most everything you could ask for, including seemingly every variation of SD, mini/microSD, xD, CompactFlash, and Memory Stick -- and, with the aid of a fresh firmware update, SDHC cards up to 4GB as well (making it a 29-in-1 reader if you follow Buffalo's logic). Our friends in Japan should be able to pick the reader up now, in their choice of four pretty tame colors, for 2,960 Yen (about 25 bucks).

[Via Akihabara News]
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May 26, 2006

Swap data on the go with Memorex TravelLink and TravelSync

Filed under: CardReader,UsbOtg,card reader,memorex,travellink,travelsync,usb,usb otg — Paul Miller @ 1:35 pm

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If you haven’t sprung for a USB OTG device yet, or would like to do a bit of direct data slinging from device to device, the new TravelLink and TravelSync devices from Memorex should get the job done without breaking the bank. The $75 TravelLink has dual USB ports and an 8-in-1 flash card reader, and can swap data between any combination of its supported interfaces. There’s a decent LCD to scroll through files, along with options to “copy all,” “transfer all,” and “delete all.” The device can also function as a card reader for you PC using its included USB cable. The TravelSync device mirrors the functionality and LCD of its big brother, but does away with the card reader and costs $56. Both devices run on three AAA batteries, and should be available soon.

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May 24, 2006

MSI releases 12.1-inch, dual-core S271 laptop

Filed under: 12.1-inch,200GB HDD,200gbHdd,512MB RAM,512mbRam,CardReader,DvdBurner,Turion64X2,amd,card reader,core duo,coreduo,dual-core,dvd burner,intel,laptop,msi,notebook,s262,s271,turion 64 x2,ultraportable — Evan Blass @ 12:45 pm

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MSI has just released another 12.1-inch dual-core laptop, and the specs seem very similar to their S262 ultraportable that we spotted earlier this year, except that the Core Duo processor has been replaced with an AMD Turion 64 X2. Like the S262, the S271 ships with integrated graphics, 256MB or 512MB of RAM (expandable to 2GB), 4-in-1 memory card reader (really just 2-in-1, as it accepts only SD/MMC and MemoryStick/MS Pro formats -- where's the xD love?), and a "Super Multi DVD" drive, but manages to shed a few ounces and add a 200GB HDD option. Available immediately, this model will set you back around $1,500.
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