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But the most interesting (and surprising) bit of news to me is the Toshiba Gigabeat V, which was announced September 1. The 30GB V uses the same excellent Microsoft PMC platform as one of our faves, the Toshiba Gigabeat S, but boasts a bigger screen (3.5 inches vs 2.5 inches) and better battery life (rated 25 hours vs. 12 hours for audio). Though the device has a different look and feel with a new set of controllers (and a built-in speaker), it should still be easy to use. A rated 8 hours for video playback isn't shabby either.
While this may be old news to gadget fanatics, the arrival of a Gigabeat with good battery life (mediocre battery life was the only major flaw of the S series) has me extremely excited. The $399 device (pricey) is available for preorder at Amazon and Crutchfield and should be available in October. Check back soon for our review.
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Toshiba Gigabeat V dimensions
WEIGHT APPROX. 7.94 OZ.
by jameskim (See profile) - September 11, 2006 4:33 PM PDT
I'll get you dimensions and weight soon.
jk
by jameskim (See profile) - September 10, 2006 9:58 AM PDT
What's with all the Toshiba bashers?
by waterdrop (See profile) - September 10, 2006 7:57 AM PDT
$399? Er...thinking 'upmarket', are we, Toshiba?
I suppose Toshiba's got to make up for all those HD-DVD players that are 'jus' flying' off all those retailers' shelves, eh? LOL. But seriously Toshiba...I DO know where you can get a great deal on a chisel you can use to carve the epitath for your V's tombstone.
by make_or_break (See profile) - September 10, 2006 12:54 AM PDT
screw this piece of junk
by woohoo22 (See profile) - September 8, 2006 8:31 PM PDT
Size Matters...
by mindhead01 (See profile) - September 7, 2006 9:46 AM PDT
