New apple music products (the lowercase kind)

Now here's one way to get around potential trademark disputes with the lawyers in Cupertino. The "apple-style" MP3 player pictured here is shaped like the fruit in several colors, as seen on 7Gadgets, though it doesn't bear the hallowed Apple (uppercase) logo. Then, to go with it, you can get a pair of USB speakers that, when fastened with their attached magnets, also take the shape of the aforementioned seeded product, which Slippery Brick says is available in shades of red and green. It should also be noted, for the record, that neither offering has the letter "i" as a prefix in its name.

Via Crave US | Photo credit: AllOk, Techmatics

Creative unveils tiny speakers with big sound

The GigaWorks HD50, unveiled today in Singapore, is Creative's latest stereo desktop speakers aimed at the mid- to high-end audio crowd. Each speaker is fitted with a Titanium Super Tweeter and Creative High Definition Driver (CHDD), which the Singapore-based company claims will "deliver smooth highs and natural, accurate lows". The company has also equipped the HD50 with the BasXPort technology which it believes will offer a good bass without the need for a subwoofer.

However, what's interesting about the HD50 is its really small form factor. It looks no taller than the length of a standard CD case, which makes it ideal for those with limited desktop space. And its seemingly white exterior should appeal to most people. The GigaWorks HD50 is currently available at Creative outlets for S$249. Click here for a larger image.

Split: Oakley's latest MP3 sunglasses

Oakley has announced its latest redesign of its popular Thump series of MP3 player sunglasses. The new design, called the Split Thump, will be out for the holidays in both black and white, offered at 512MB (US$249), 1GB (US$299), and 2GB (US$399) capacities. Aside from a new, more understated look, the Split Thumps now allow you to remove the included earpieces for those times when you just want to wear a normal-looking pair of sunglasses.

Of course, I can already tell that the new detachable design will be the Split Thump's biggest drawback as well, since it makes it all too easy to lose the earpieces. Still, it's a small price to pay for having a single pair of respectable-looking sunglasses that can transform into a cord-free MP3 player. Historically, the Oakley Thumps have been a great solution for active, style-conscious, outdoorsy types who need a simple way to break away from messy headphone cables.

Like previous versions of the Oakley Thumps, the Split includes a discreetly located mini-USB jack for loading unprotected MP3 and WMA files from your computer. Each side of the glasses features a metallic rocker switch for adjusting volume (left side), and play/pause/skip (right side). No word on battery life, but there is a three-color LED light on the inside of the glasses that indicates when the battery level is low.

While we're usually pretty quick to write off wearable MP3 player convergence devices such as MP3 player shoes, the Split Thumps (despite their vaguely offensive name) actually look pretty useful--especially for snowboarding. The key to the Thumps viability really rests in the quality of the earpieces, which we have yet to test. The unique design of the double-jointed articulation of the Thump's earpieces looks promising, however, as far as comfort is concerned.

Via Crave CNET

MP3 player for the aspiring Jedi

Some might find it depressing that we, like others, immediately thought of a Lightsaber upon viewing this MP3 player. And they'd be right.

But the "Music Stick" may not owe its cylindrical design entirely to Star Wars, for it's just the latest in a growing line of tubular MP3 devices to have appeared both in concept and reality.

This one may be among the most reasonably priced at about US$27 to US$42 for 1GB and 2GB versions, according to Tech Fresh, including an FM radio, voice recorder, e-book reader, and a small LCD. It even comes with a pen clip, which should fit nicely in your pocket protector for the next Jedi convention. Via Crave CNET

Photos: Samsung YP-P2

The Samsung YP-P2 has landed, and we have the photos to prove it. With its 3-inch touchscreen, and a 480 x 272 video resolution capable of DVD-quality and 30 frames per second, the Samsung YP-P2 is a tough contender for the holiday's flash-based PVP battle royale. Obviously, the P2 is aimed at the iPod touch audience, but with recent video-worthy releases from SanDisk, Creative, and Microsoft--it's still anybody's game.

The Samsung YP-P2 is available for US$199 (4GB) and US$249 ($8GB).

Via Crave CNET

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