CREATIVE to launch its pocket-size mp3 player ‘Zen Stone’ in Korea

CREATIVE announced the launch of its pocket-size mp3 player ‘Zen Stone’ in Korea market via JC Hyun Systems, which is expected to be available in the end of March. Featuring curved shape, it comes in six glossy colors.

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Minigigi to launch its USB mp3 player U-Player equipped with two-color OLED

Minigigi(www.minigigi.co.kr) launched its USB mp3 player ‘U-Player’ in Korea market, which is equipped with two-color OLED. The U-Player supports Microsoft’s Play-X for 3D sound and seven band equalizers.

Other features of it included voice recording, A-B repeat function, e-book functionality and FM radio. Suggested price is 35,000(KRW) for 1GB and 45,000(KRW) for 2GB.

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Transcend to present its 8GB mp3 player T.sonic 650

In response to growing demand for high capacity mp3 players, Transcend has upgraded its mp3 player ‘T.sonic 650’, now offering an 8GB version that comes clad in a silky ivory white housing.

With its compact dimensions of just 75 x 31 x 13mm and 30g weight(Li-ion battery included), Transcend’s T.sonic 650 is designed to be ultra portable and easy to use. In addition to its high-gloss front face design, the versatile T.sonic 650 truly shines with an array of value-added functions, such as its built-in FM radio, A-B repeat and variable playback. The T.sonic 650 also has a brilliant dual-color OLED display that can easily be seen from any angle, and in any lighting conditions.

With 8GB of storage space, the T.sonic 650 can easily hold up to 2000 songs, and provide all-day portable entertainment with over 15 hours of continuous music playback. The T.sonic 650 is also available in value-priced 4GB(Onyx Black) and 2GB(Ivory) versions.

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Neonode to make a deal in India

Neonode today announced an agreement with Turnstone Mobile Media LLC(TMM), a portfolio company of Turnstone Capital Management LLC, to distribute its products in India.

Under terms of the exclusive sales agreement, TMM, through its New Delhi-based affiliate, will be sole distributor of the unique Neonode N2 touch-screen mobile phone and related products in India, where cell phone and wireless infrastructure growth is one of the fastest in the world. Neonode has already made a substantial first shipment of its Neonode N2 mobile phones to TMM.

Neonode N2 uses the most advanced touch screen technology, the zForce optical touch screen. It doesn’t need any hard pressure or stylus but works quickly and accurately by reacting to sweeping and tapping signals on the screen. The intuitively organized user interface, neno, delivers quick and easy access to applications and content.

“We are excited to be introducing the new Neonode N2 to India, where demand for the latest innovations in technology, especially mobile communications and entertainment, is among the highest in the world. Based on initial reactions by the largest carriers, distributors, retailers, and consumers throughout India, we anticipate the Neonode N2 will be well-received and are looking forward to announcing its release the first quarter of 2008”, said Marc La Magna, Managing Partner of Turnstone Capital LLC.

Neonode N2 was commercially launched in August 2007 and showcased at the U.S. Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 9-12, 2008. Currently Neonode N2 is available throughout markets in Europe and is also sold via the company’s web shop; www.neonodewebshop.com. The company’s innovative products will be marketed in North America, Latin America and China through its recently formed affiliated company, Neonode USA. With signing of this distribution agreement with TMM in India, Neonode makes another strategic business deal, placing the Neonode N2 in yet another significant market. New distributors continue to be added worldwide.

“We are delighted to add such an outstanding organization such as TMM to our growing family of distributors and licensors. This agreement secures our entry into India, the fastest-growing and one of the most exciting mobile markets in the world”, said Mikael Hagman, CEO and President of Neonode Inc.

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