Creative’s ZEN X-Fi player with WiFi gets a lot more real

June 29th, 2008 by

Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video, Wireless

The Creative kids over at epiZENter have what looks to be a genuine scoop of an unannounced ZEN X-Fi. Not only did they receive this supposedly leaked photo, they also managed to dig out a “ZEN X-Fi Starter Pack” (software and user guide) from the bowels of Creative’s own site. Accordingly, we’re looking at DAP with SD expansion and built-in WiFi, speaker, FM tuner, voice recorder, and the ability to stream media from Creative’s “Public Media Server.” Additionally, users can chat with Yahoo! Messenger and Microsoft Live! users thanks to the 9-button, cellphone-like keypad. More details and genuflecting lie just beyond the read link.

[Thanks Tony and everyone who sent this in]

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Zipit reveals Z2 Wireless Messenger for IM addicts

September 26th, 2007 by

Filed under: Handhelds, Wireless

It’s been quite some time since we’ve heard from Zipit, but the company is hitting back with a second version of its trendy Wireless Messenger. The Z2 doesn’t deviate too far from the original’s design, but the keyboard left a lot to be desired during our limited playtime. As expected, this handheld unit works on any WiFi network and supports AOL, Yahoo and MSN IM platforms so users can carry on multiple conversations. Furthermore, you’ll find an integrated music player (dubbed MyTunez) that can play back files stored on your miniSD card or tunes streamed from the ‘net, and the MyPhotoz feature lets you view photo slideshows, too. For those interested, it’ll be available next month for $149.99, and if you hadn’t already noticed, a host of hands-on photos are waiting below.

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