Starting later this month Covon will be releasing its latest PMP, the iAudio 9, in Japan, Europe and the U.S. Below you see a list of its specifications and pricing details.

Specs:2" 320 x 240 LCD TFT display;

• 8GB/16GB of internal memory;
• WMV, AVI and DivX video, together with broad audio file compatibility;
• DSP technology: JetEffect 3.0 and BBE+;
• FM tuner;
• Built-in microphone;
• TV output;
• 8.9mm thick, 40g;
• Colors: white, silver, black and red

Pricing:

• Japan: 14,800 yen ($161) for the 8GB model, and 17,800 yen ($194) for the 16GB model
• EU: about 180 Euros for the 16GB model
• USA: $170 for the 16GB model

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ASUS has announced its new UL lineup of laptops. They all boast a lightweight aluminum chassis, measure up to 1" in thickness, and are able to run up to 12 hours per charge.

15.6" models: UL50A, UL50Ag and UL50Vg. Powered by either 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo or 1.4GHz Core 2 Solo, Intel GMA 4500 graphics and up to 4GB of RAM.

14" models: UL80Ag and UL80V. Both feature the same specs as the UL50Ag and UL50Vg.

Low-end models: UL20A and UL30A, Small size, no ODD.

 

No idea on pricing, but they oshould be available in North America in the near future.

Aiptek PenCam HD Trio is a new mini-camcoder, capable of recording videos in 720p (HD) at 30fps. It will be available in a choice of 5 colors, including silver, black, blue, red and purple, and will have the following features:

• 130 x 35 x 19 mm;
• 1.1" OLED display;
• 5Mpix lens;
• 4GB of internal memory;
• Direct-to-YouTube upload;
• Digital voice recorder

Pricing has hasn't been announced yet.

Philips has announced it's next flagship portable media player, called the GoGear Muse. It looks rather similar to the more affordable GoGear Aria, but sports higher-end specifications. Currently there's no word on availability in the US, but the Philips GoGear Muse is already available in Singapore for $233.55.

Some features:

• 3" display;
• File support: BMP, GIF, PNG, Ogg Vorbis, APE, Real Video, and Real Audio formats;
• Included in-ear headphones with active noise cancelling;
• Battery: 25 hours of audio playback, 5 hours of non-stop video playback

Getac came up with a new ruggedized handheld known as the PS236. This device is mainly targeted at field-based workforce, and has the following features:

• Embedded GPS;
• 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity;
• 3Mpix camera with autofocus;
• 10-hour battery life;
• Up to 12GB of storage space;
• 3.5" VGA touchscreen display with sunlight readability;
• Windows Mobile 6.1;
• MIL-STD 810G compliant and IP67 rated for dust and water resistance;
• Marvell PXA310 806 MHz processor;
• 128Mb Onboard MDDR;
• 4GB internal memory

The price hasn't been announced yet.

Dell has launched a new series of full-featured laptops called the Inspiron Z. The new family will offer enhanced portability combined with high end features. The first two models in line are the Inspiron 14z and Inspiron 15z, available now for $599 upwards.

Shared features include:

• 1" in thickness;
• 6-cell battery lasts around 8 hours when you’re operating in “airplane” mode;
• DVD burners;
• Webcams;
• Wi-Fi adapter;
• Cinematic 16:9 HD displays;
• Up to 8GB of RAM;
• 500GB hard drive;
• “ExpressCharge” technology (charge the battery by up to 80% capacity in just an hour)

Chinese manufacturer Sinchun has released a new UMPC, called the UMPC-501 A. The device is very portable measuring at 160 x 95 x 22 mm, and weighing in just 350 grams, and offers the following features:

• 5" 800 x 480 touchscreen display;
• Intel Atom Z510 1.1GHz processor;
• Windows XP Home;
• 1GB RAM;
• 8GB to 32GB SSD;
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity;
• Integrated 3G module;
• Built-in SiRFstar III GPS chipset

It will cost approx. $441 when it hits the stores mid-September.

Intex N101-WC1100 netbook sounds pretty difficult to pronounce, but since it's the only Intex netbook released recently in India, just tell the name of the manufacturer, and they'll give you this model. It comes with similar specifications found in netbooks in its class, including:

• Intel Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor;
• 1GB RAM;
• 160GB hard drive;
• 1.3Mpix webcam;
• 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity;
• 7-in-1 memory card reader;
• Battery is good for 4-hours

You can now get the Intex N101-WC1100 for under $400.

The new Optima's OP5-E MID will be released as soon as its ongoing software testing finishes. It will have a form factor similar to that of a Nokia N810 Internet tablet, while the features will include:

• Marvell PXA320 806MHz processor;
• 128MB RAM;
• 256MB ROM;
• microSD memory card slot;
• 4.3" WVGA resistive touchscreen display;
• Built-in 3G connectivity;
• Maemo Linux operating system;
• GPS navigation;
• 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity;
• 3.2Mpix camera;
• 8-hour runtime (2600mAh li-polymer battery)