The iPod Nano gets another redesign with the new 4th Generation model. This latest models goes back to the 2nd generation vertical form factor instead of the squarish shape of the last generation. It does, however, retain the larger screen and video capabilities from the iPod Nano 3rd-gen. Being vertical, you’d have to rotate the iPod sideways to correctly view videos. But the built-in accelerometer makes short work of rotating the screen accordingly. When playing music, rotating the iPod Nano also automatically brings up the Cover View. While technically the same dimensions as the 2nd-gen Nano, the new iPod Nano has an aerodynamic curved body that makes the sides feel even thinner. The screen cover also get curved, but doesn’t effect the actual LCD.
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Philips hopes to raise the bar in sound quality with the introduction of the GoGear portable media players, the SA52.

The players use the company’s proprietary FullSound technology to make MP3 songs sound just like high quality CD music by restoring detail to the compressed files, according to the ­company.

FullSound uses a digital audio algorithm that refines audio output by performing 10 million operations per second to analyse and recompute the music signal before it is sent to the speaker.
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The Barbie Girl MP3 player is not just for girls to listen to their music but is also a “key” to access Mattel Inc’s Barbiegirl.com website.

When the 11cm tall device is plugged into an Internet-capable PC, the girls can log into the site where they can play games, chat and shop with their friends. They can also adopt virtual pets such as dog, cat, bunny or monkey.
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Sandisk will launch its stylish Sansa Fuze MP3 player, that comes loaded with capabilities and features to keep users entertained, soon.

Apart from playing music, the device can display videos and photos, and users can also listen to FM radio or audiobooks.

Various file formats are supported, including MP3, WAV, Audible (for audiobooks), Windows Media Audio, MPEG-4 and JPEG.
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