When all are curiously waiting for the Tegra-enabled Zune HD, Atree has plans to hit the market with its J100 PMP. Atree J100 is a touchscreen -capable portable music player that does seem to have glaring specs to boast of.

The 3-inch touchscreen device, according to grapevine, will come with a Flash graphical user interface. The interface is expected to help offer widget and calendar functions. The J100 will also be integrated with a pre-loaded e-dictionary.

In addition, the device is also expected to give support to all famous video and audio file formats. It will also come up with 4GB internal memory, which is expandable through a microSD card. Besides, it is also expected to sport in a built-in microphone and is consistent with DBM TV.

Though the J100 has many giants (like Cowon, Samsung and Microsoft) in the market to fight, its distinct quality will make it stand tall among them. Anyways, the Atree J100 at present can be availed in Korea with the price tag of around $157 (approx. Rs. 7,677).

The Zune HD will also feature lots of HD specs like HD-compatible video, full-screen Internet browsing, HD Radio receiver, OLED touchscreen and Wi-Fi in a single player. In addition, the Tegra processor will also give an outstanding battery life.

The Tegra processor has eight independent processors such as; an HD video processor, a graphics processor, an audio processor, and two ARM cores. The Zune uses a choice of a technologies (NVIDIA nPower technology) of the Tegra to offer a never before visual experience.

Crafted for X-gen mobile computing devices, the Nvidia Tegra processor, without much power use, claims to provide high performance.

The Microsoft Zune HD is now available for pre-order.

So let’s get to know about its glaring specs.

Screen: The latest Zune HD comes included with OLED Screen, whereas iPod Touch’s X-gen makes use of LCD. Quite anew to the mobile market, OLED boasts of less power usage for a longer battery life. I may have to provide the screen technology and maybe even the battery life to Microsoft’s Zune HD. Aspect ratio is complemented, but resolution and screen size is a little larger on the iPod Touch still.

Features: Wifi is even then complemented as the Zune always has come up with Wifi, but the big break for Microsoft is the HD Radio. Lots of have been on the lookout for an FM receiver internally in their iPod as I have been doing but Apple didn’t ever answer. Microsoft has stepped up the request and brought about one more USP (unique selling point) with HD Radio.

Software: Talking about the software that in my own view makes or mar a Media Player, I can say without beating about the bush that Microsoft for the initial six months won’t be equal to the software on the iPod Touch.

The Appstore developer community size is astonishing and Microsoft has got a lot up its sleeves to do if they like to vie. Zune HD Screenshots gives the impression of sprinting a revised Zune OS which is expected but according to the grapevines, this is supposed to be the latest aspect of Windows Mobile.

Is a Zune Phone expected to come?

Pricing: Taking full advantage of shining publicly, Microsoft is expected to price the Zune HD $99 not more than the iPod Touch 2g’s equal capacity.

But still, Apple, according to me, has a history of quality over quantity. Yes, this could damage the sales of iPod Touch, but I predict, Apple still will be the king of Media Player world in a year.

Plus, don’t forget the slated (June 8th) launch of WWDC. You can never know what Apple has to wrap off, which could just up-show Microsoft again.

The Giga Juke NAS-SC500PK comes integrated with 160GB hard disk drive, a multi-room attribute, and a music server including a wireless player. With all these modules, the device is made a complete entertainment gadget. You can also add client players with at least 5 system to listen to the music wirelessly.

You are also allowed to make access to the main server and play various songs in 5 different areas. Besides, you are also allowed to repeat the same song in each room at the same time through the ‘party’ button.

The included “Music Transfer” software also lets you directly shift music files from a PC. You are also allowed to import the file to the jukebox from a computer via a LAN cable. It can be done wirelessly by through a broadband router or system’s router. It is capable of recognizing and adding just latest titles. No need to worry.

The NAS-SC500PK boasts of supporting different formats such as AAC, MP3, Linear PCM and WMA. So, you are able to make access to music from a variety of sources like radio, CD, PC and Internet. Plus, you also have the option of selecting favorite artists in an alphabetic format and make access to the Internet radio from the wireless player.

The HDD Hi-Fi system boasts of main unit speakers with a double magnet technology-enabled re-crafted woofer to offer first-class music service. The incorporation of Sony’s DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) technology obtains original sound quality and brags of high frequencies while file compression.
The Giga Juke NAS-E300HD has an 80GB HDD, 60W of amplification and a included WM-PORT. It gives support to MP3, AAC and WMA audio file formats. The Giga Juke NAS-SC500PK and NAS-E300HD HDD Hi-Fi systems are expected to be rolled out in the market this month.

In my prior post, there was no word on Microsoft’s much-whispered Zune HD’s pricing details, but it was hinted at the same time the product will be rolled out in fall. However, now the Redmond-based giant has confirmed the launch of its much-rumored Zune HD. A Microsoft Guru – Paul Thurrott, on Zune Forum, is reported to have said that the Zune HD is slated to be shipped on September 5, 2009.

I don’t know how Paul got hinted for this secretive release date as no official announcement has been made by the company.

The buzz around the tech-world hints that the company may pre-pone the plan to introduce the much-awaited media player. So, possibly, it’s good news for the consumers who are in quest of the device to hit the shelves – pre-fall relates to the assumed availability period of the shipment. Even there is no word as to its pricing.

Let’s keep aside the indefinite details and note down the definite ones. The Zune HD comes featured with a 3.3-inch OLED touchscreen and gives support to Wi-Fi and HD Radio. Users can use it to play 720p HD video with the help of a docking station accessory.

Plus, I will let you know of its official availability details as and when it comes.

The Zune HD, an enhanced and advanced version of the Zune devices, claims to provide a premium listening and viewing experience. The device has a HD Radio receiver,allowing users augmented quality of sound and extra programs. The PMP (portable media player) will be introduced in the US market during this fall.

Enrique Rodriguez, corporate VP of the Microsoft TV, Video and Music Business Group, said, “The Zune music player has a lead role to play in the whole Zune experience, and it is matter of feeling proud that we are progressing and broadening our offer further than the device. Offering on Microsoft’s hooked entertainment vision, this news comes like a decisive moment for Zune as it brags of brining best video content and cross-platform experiences to living rooms worldwide.”

Zune HD’s OLED touchscreen lets users navigate through the contents easily. The screen has resolution of 480 x 272 pixels and 16:9 aspect ratio. The Zune HD also has high-def video output system, allowing users to connect with the media player through a best HDMI audiovisual docking station direct to an HD TV. You separately need to purchase this docking wire .

The media player will also have Internet browser, designed specifically for multi-touch functionality. This Wi-Fi-based player also allows instant streaming of tracks from the Zune music store.

There is no word as to the pricing details of the much-awaited Microsoft Zune HD.

So, your wait for another speaker system seems to be over as Creative Labs has rolled out yet another Giga Works T3 speaker system for Indian music lovers. The state-of-the-art speaker system has been developed and designed by using the most refined technologies. The speaker system will guarantee first-class audio performance at the same time alluring the customers with its striking design.

The Creative Giga Works T3 speaker system is bundled up with two premium 2.1 satellite speakers, compact and high-output Creative SLAM subwoofer and three drivers. All these components will ensure high quality, enhanced and crystal clear music to the listeners.

Creative Labs claims that its latest speaker system is a unique product in terms of size and performance. The incorporation of latest components in the satellites will produce utmost clarity, reliability and precision in a solid trace. The Creative SLAM design in the subwoofer and the triple 6.5-inch drivers will produce clear and accuracy with deep bass.

The Creative GigaWorks T3 is based on eco-friendly Low Standby Power technology, which ensures nominal power utilization in standby mode. The speaker system also features a simple rear panel with line-in input and a bass compensation adjust knob in addition to Aux-In headphone out. These features make the device as high reliable entertaining device.

The Creative GigaWorks T3 speaker system is now available in India. You can purchase it for a price of Rs. 16,699.

Though the new system gives the impression of being company’s current players, it has little alteration in the control button layout.The new ZEN player boasts of a 2.5-inch LCD display, which comes with a resolution of 320×240 pixels, a built-in FM radio tuner and voice recording capability that can support CMV video format.

Plus, Creative has offered its Centrale software that you can utilize to convert the video file into the supported format, and can ease of your workload. Besides, it is also capable of playing files like MP3, WMA (with DRM) and Audible 4.

The portable media player can be availed in models with 8GB or 16GB of internal memory. It also comes integrated with an SDHC card slot for expandability. In addition to the storage space, the ZEN MX has an incorporated battery that boasts of offering 30hrs and 5hrs of audio and video playback, correspondingly.

The Creative ZEN MX media player will hit the Japanese market from May 5, 2009. The 8GB model comes with the price tag of around $102 (approx. Rs. 5,065), while the 16GB version is prized for $144 (approx. Rs. 7,153).