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JVC HP-NCX78 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones [Ideal for Commuters]

If you’re looking to lock out ambient noise, perhaps whilst commuting, flying or whilst looking for a little ‘me time’ in the office, these newly announced JVC HP-NCX78 active noise cancelling headphones could be the answer.

Purportedly capable of actively cancelling out around 1/8 of ambient noise (up to 18.5db noise suppression), the JVC HP-NCX78 active noise cancelling headphones are powered by a single AAA battery and offer up to 50 hours of endurance - depending on battery type

Provided in in-ear silicone headphones to ensure a snug fit, the JVC HP-NCX78 active noise cancelling headphones, which weigh in at a mere 38g inclusive of battery, offers a maximum output of 20mW, a frequency range of 18 - 22,000Hz and, according to theofficial Japanese press release are set for release sometime in October ‘09 (there’s advance notice for you) for an as yet undisclosed price

Sony DR-BT100CX & Sony DR-BT10 Bluetooth Headphones Launched [Closed Cup/In-Ear]

Sony have officially announced two sets of up and coming Bluetooth headphones, namely the DR-BT10 and DR-BT100CX headphones, which take the form of closed cup (headband headset) and ear-ear types respectively and both of which come with integrated echo and noise cancelling technology.

Sony offer little in the way of specific details in their press release but they do confirm that their new DR-BT10 headband headset comes with 30mm neodymium drivers and offer up to twelve hours of endurance based on a single charge whilst their in-ear DR-BT10 Bluetooth headphones come with silicone buds and offer up to eight hours playback time. There’s no word from Sony at this juncture concerning frequency range, output, etc offered by either set, however, Sony have confirmed that both models support A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP Bluetooth profiles.

Surprisingly (or not, given the lack of specifics offered by Sony, as alluded to previously) we’re unable to advise concerning either unit pricing or availability of the DR-BT10 and DR-BT100CX headphones on account of such trivialities being notably absent from Sony’s press release.

New Sony Walkman NWZ-E Series [Walkman NWZ-E435, NWZ-E436 & NWZ-E438 Details Revealed]

Thanks to what appears to be an unintentional leak on their New Zealand website by none other than Sony themselves, we now have the first details concerning what appears to be a new entry-level range of Sony Walkmans known as the NWZ-E Series – specifically the Walkman NWZ-E435, NWZ-E436 and NWZ-E438 – which would appear to be set for release sometime in September (our speculation).

The new Sony Walkmans, which measure in from a decidedly slim 8.5mm and weigh from just 50g, sport 2” 262K colour QVGA TFT LCD displays, offer MP3, WMA, AAC, and Linear PCM audio and H.264 / MPEG-4 video file format compatibility, come with integrated FM tuners and will offer storage capacities ranging from 2GB to 8GB.

Further highlights across the range include built-in Bluetooth, drag and drop file transfer – thankfully Sonic Stage is not required - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) technology paired with Clear Bass Blast post processing and, interestingly, compatibility with iTunes is also mentioned.

Boasting up to 45 hours of music and 9.5 hours of video in ideal conditions (depending on model) at the time of writing you can catch up on the full specifications concerning each of the new Walkman models (as well as unit pricing) via the Sony New Zealand as linked below.

Sony New Zealand [via Sony Insider]

Sony Announce New E020 Walkman Budget USB Flash Based MP3 Sticks with Customisable Faceplates

Hot on the heels of the news concerning Sony announcing its new range of NWZ-A820 Walkman MP3 players, and just as Apple announce a lower price point for its 1GB Shuffle following the announcement of a new 2GB Shuffle model, Sony have also revealed a new model in their cut-price range of MP3 Walkman flash memory based sticks in the form of the E020 which not only sports swappable faceplates but is supplied with a decent pair of EX earbuds rather than those cheap and horrendously tacky affairs as is usually the case.

As well as supporting Sony’s much maligned ATRAC standard (we won’t mention SonicStage), the E020 players also support AAC, MP3, PCM and WMA file formats and feature a 3 line colour LCD, integral FM tuner, a purported battery life of up to 30 hours based on a three minute quick charge and come in six colour schemes with an initial choice of 10 faceplates.

Due to become available in Japan from early March, with a worldwide roll-out expected some time after, Sony’s E020 comes with 1GB, 2GB and 4GB flavours with pricing expected to be around $100 / $120 / $150 respectively.

Sony E-Series/NW-040 Series Walkman with Swappable Panels

Sony have taken the wraps of their new E-Series (specifically NW-040 Series) Walkman USB stick styled digital audio players which come in three capacities, namely 2GB, 4GB and 8GB - and which feature what Sony terms as ‘Style-Up Panels’ allowing you to adapt the new Walkman’s appearance according to your fashion (in)sensibilities.

The new Sony E-Series/NW-040 Series Walkmans, which sport a 3 line color LCD display as well as integrated FM tuner, and which measure in at a decidedly pocket friendly 22.3 x 84.9 x 19.6mm, will initially be offered in a range of colors such as orange, silver & crystal, hot pink, mint green & pink sugar (lovely) and feature Clear Stereo and Clear Bass audio technologies and offer a purported playback time of around 28 hours based on a full 1.5 hour charge or, if you’re in a hurry, will apparently offer up to 3 hours endurance based on a 3 minute quick charge.

The new Sony E-Series/NW-040 Series Walkmans are set to hit Japan from May 16^thand will retail at around the equivalent of between $80 and $132.

Creative TravelSound i85 for iPod Nano 4G with FM Tuner now Available

Creative have released the latest in their range of TravelSound portable docking speakers, the Creative TravelSound i85, which is designed specifically to cater for Apple’s iPod Nano 4G which, apart from boasting a Class D digital amplifier powering two satellite speakers rated at 700mW RMS apiece also comes with integrated FM radio tuner.

The Creative TravelSound i85 for iPod Nano 4G, which offers up to 15 hours endurance based on a full charge of its onboard Lithium Polymer battery, is fabricated from Anodised aluminium, comes complete with MiniUSB port allowing you to sync your iPod Nano 4G with iTunes without having to undock your player and LED charge indicator allowing you to tell at a glance how much charge remains.

The newly released Creative TravelSound i85 for iPod Nano 4G with FM Tuner will set you back just shy of $100.