Here it is, the last of the 5 iriver concepts going into production this year. The iriver P10 is a PMP device. Like all other iriver gizmos, it supports every video and audio format. It takes a page out of the CLIX book and integrates player controls along the edge of the frame. If you’ve never used a CLIX player for, it has a tactile touch-click feel when you press the buttons. The P10 is also considerably smaller than other PMPs out there without sacrificing screen size. Last but not least, a cute little kick-stand to make watching your fav. programs a little easier on the neck.

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The iriver W10 is the latest gadget to spill out of the company’s magic hat. Like other iriver devices, it sorta does everything with primary expertise in one area. In the case of the W10, it’s media (music and video). It supports pretty much every non-DRM’d format out there and displays it beautifully on the 3″ LCD boasting a 480 x 272 resolution. If you have a PSP, you have a good idea of how sharp the screen is. Other features are a mini-SD card slot and built in FM turner with recording capability.

However 3 features make it stand out. This thing supports flash - so games and YouTubing are a go. It also has WiFi and an integrated positioning system. Obviously browsing the internet are within its grasp but the more interesting application is VOIP. Yes, apparently the W10 can make phone calls via the internet. Hot ain’t it?

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Seriously does it get any sexier than this? The iriver Life Unit designed by the famed Niro Nakamichi has got to be one of the sexiest gadgets I’ve seen this year. It speaks volumes about a company that can make a hot product without looking like other “apples”.

The updated teaser site doesn’t reveal stuff we really want to know like price and release date but it does give a glimpse into what the Life Unit will do. In a nutshell - EVERYTHING.

We’re talkin’ center of your home entertainment hub here. Slot load CD/DVD player, LCD screen that’s detachable and turns into a PMP device! It’s got wireless capability for streaming, a port that charges and syncs with iriver players, a sic touchscreen remote control that unfolds into a 78-key QWERTY keyboard, a radio, a TV tuner, and last but not least; custom designed Nakamichi audio system.
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As if watching movies on 3″ screens weren’t small enough, Korean manufacturer Ocacom saw it fit to make a mini PMP called the UB-870 with a 2″ screen. It supports most DRM free codecs except quicktime .mov files. They’re were also nice enough to integrate music playback incase your eyes ever get tired from squinting. The non replaceable rechargeable battery lasts 12 hours for music, 5 hours for video regardless of memory capacity; 1, 2 and 4GB. There’s even generic Tetris built-in and once you get bored with that, you can sync up more music and videos via USB 2.0.

It looks pretty slick sporting all the typical accoutrements of today’s portable media players; shiny, rounded edges, metal accents, but throws in a bit of nostalgia by placing all controls along the sides. The size of the buttons along with the unit’s form factor sorta looks cassette player’ish. Dare I say, almost Walkman’ish? Not anything spectacular and no pricing yet so I think the other Korean PMP player is much better.

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There are tons of PMPs from Asia. They all pack a lot of punch in little packages. However the Korean made TAVI 030 separates itself from the pack. It’s a bit ungainly at first but give it a couple spins and its tried and true clamshell form factor will win you over. Not only that, this little TAVI packs a lot under the hood.

For something so small, (25×81x93mm), it sure does come with beefy specs. Try 30 to 60GB of disk space, USB 2.0, dual stereo speakers, MPEG-4/AVI/Divx/WMV 9 support, satellite TV and the world’s first portable IPTV. The controls are pretty simple and interface - intuitive. Although it’s not widescreen, it does support video resolutions up to 720×480 and with its dock, easily capable of driving a big widescreen TV. The TAVI can also be used as a music player when closed with track information displayed on a single line monochromatic display up top and dedicated music controls along the side.

Unfortunately you won’t find it outside Asia so unless you’re import happy, you’ll have to admire from afar. Hit the jump for a boat load of pics.

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