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iPod Meets Borg: Nikon debuts headset portable multimedia player
DVICE Atom Feed —
... features include Internet browsing with WiFi access, a rechargeable battery, and embedded motion sensors for hands free operation (operates by moving your head up, down, left and right).
Because the device allows you to do things like use Windows Media Player as well as download other content from the Internet to its harddrive, it's not a stretch to call this a new kind of mobile computer. You can pick up the base model for just 59,800 yen ($580) here.
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Multimedia Wi-Fi Headset from Nikon
GeekAlerts —
... is available from the upstore.jp website for 59,800 yen (about $587 USD). More information about this new product in Nikon’s official press release. ...
The Ultimate Weapons Of The Future
GEARFUSE —
... . Think of it at as a mobile computer attached to your head that can do everything but scan for tangos with infrared and call down napalm from the heavens. OK, so it’s more like Jean-Claude Van Damme from Universal Soldier . It still looks badass. Link [ ...
Nikon Media Port UP
w3sh magazine —
... 270 mns). L’appareil dispose d’un disque interne de 4GB ou 8GB selon le modèle.*
Parmis les autres fonctionnalités, on retrouve la possibilité de surfer le web via une connection WiFi, une batterie rechargeable, et des capteurs de mouvements qui vous permettent de piloter l’objet en bougeant la tête.
Le modèle de base coute $580. Intéressant concept, je serais curieux de le tester pour avoir une idée de l’ergonomie.
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Nikon announces Media Port UP300x head-mounted PMP
Engadget —
... Just when we were getting used to having most Nikon announcements thoroughly preceded by a flood of leaks, the company's managed to totally surprise us by introducing a new head-mounted display with PMP features -- and it actually looks pretty ...
Nikon Media Port UP300x and UP300 HMD unveiled
I4U News —
... (Japanese). See also the Nikon press-release . Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:07:49 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Nikon Media Port UP: Multimedia Video Headset
Mobilewhack.com —
... . A service for UP users that allows for the distribution of video contents will be initiated. Users will be able to easily select desired contents and download media files to their UP for viewing and listening enjoyment. Nikon ...
The future is finally here, Nikon intros the Media Port PMP headsets
CrunchGear —
... , yes, Nikon, is pushing the dream of living like the Jetsons one step closer with the Media Port UP300x and UP300 PMP headsets. The two models sport a .44-inch 640×480 screen that appears to the equivalent of a 50-inch screen when folded down in place, which displays everything from video files, to music details and even a web browser thanks to the built-in WiFi connection. Users can control the devices either by the included infrared remote, the side buttons, or on the higher-end UP300x, with motion-activated controls. The high-end model is also equipped with a larger 8 ...
Nikon Rolls Out Borg Like Headphones: UP300x
GadgetReview —
... model). Nikon also jammed in WiFi and a USB port - presumably for transferring files and they say surfing the web - and has also included two Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries and charger.
From what I’ve infered, via the press release, Nikon plans to roll out it’s own iTunes like store.
Only available here (Japan only) for $689
More pics and links after the ‘leap’
Official press release here
Official page product page here
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Nikon Media Port UP 300 and 300X
Gear Live —
... Tags: 300x (T), media center (T), nikon media port up 300 (T), video music (T), wifi motion sensors (T)
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Nikon Announces Media Player Headset
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... Hard to believe, but it's true. Earlier this week, Nikon announced the Media Port UP, a wireless multimedia headset that will be jammed with features normally seen in many of the top media ...
An everything-headset to cut you off from everyone
Core77 —
... But wear a pair of these, and there's no mistaking that you're not to be interrupted. Nikon's "can-style" Media Port UP headset plays music and offers wi-fi internet browsing throught the flippable eyepiece, not to mention two hours of video viewing. And if someone steps to you, for maximum rudeness you can flip the eyepiece into place while your exposed eye glazes over. ...
GBTV #445 | GeekBrief.TV
GeekBrief.TV —
... Nikon has a new and very different opinion of what your MP3 player should look like. It’s called the Media Port UP, and it reminds me of Thad Starner’s ...
Nikon UP300x Headset Computer
OhGizmo! —
... rapidly moving objects are visible with the other eye, attention may concentrate on the surrounding environment. The wiper function shows a white line in the display, which moves to help bring attention back to the display.
Because, you know, it’s never really that important to concentrate your attention on rapidly moving objects (like cars) in the surrounding environment (like crosswalks).
The Nikon UP300x costs $678 at the UP Store.
[ Nikon Press Release ] VIA [ Akihabara News ]
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Nikon UP300: One Stop Mobile Entertainment Device
Cutie Gadget —
... this device since you only need to move your head. You also be able to store all of your music collection since UP300x has 8 GB internal memory, while UP300 has 4 GB.
This device is a really one stop for all mobile entertainments. Unfortunately, with so many features, this device does not have one great feature since all the features are only in decent quality and there is no news about its price yet.
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This post was taken from Cutie Gadget, a Gadgets Gifts Blog.
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