The Samsung P2 with DMB Tuner, also known as PB2, will have a BMW edition will be launched soon. As you can see from the photo, the tie-in is specific to BMW motorcycles, which is pretty cool and also pretty dangerous, ie. riding on a motorcycle while listening to your PMP or even viewing DMB TV stations. I honestly prefer the LG FM37 Volkswagen Beetle edition as a promotional strategy. No pricing yet but I’m not sure they should put a premium on a BMW-themed wallpaper.

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These are exciting times for online retailer Totobay. If there’s one company that understands a recession it’s this valiant retailer from China who is now offering their “Gucci” G800 subprime special dual-SIM phone. It’s got Bluetooth and support for NES games as well as the usual MP4/ MP3 playback. Too bad that for such a high-roller’s gadget 3G is conspicuously absent, but a Mahjong game comes pre-loaded for the Macau set.

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Our initial excitement and jubilation over the release of Nokia’s first full-touchscreen device the 5800 XpressMusic phone came to a screeching halt as news broke out that it will only be released in 7 countries in 2008. Other countries such as the US, Australia, and other more developed markets will get their fair share of the Nokia 5800 in 2009. When exactly is anybody’s guess which makes it even harder to accept such a disappointing revelation. Based on the report, they’re targeting emerging markets first since it is there where Nokia has a greater advantage.

My question is, why not hit both emerging and mature markets at the same time so you can get more mileage across a specific given amount of time? That, for me, makes more sense than just limiting its release to certain regions. Let’s hope they rethink their current disposition on this matter, and maybe we can get our hands on one before 2008 comes to a close.

[reuters via engadgetmobile]

There are a good selection of iPod Nano 4G clones out there but this one really caught our attention. We’re suckers for add-on cameras here at PMP Today and the 4 megapixel camera on the specs list is pretty doubtful we won;t exactly mind if that turned out to be no more than 1.3 MP. Built-in memory tops at 2GB but there is a miniSD slot for extending capacity. Strictly wholesale for now and with 25fps video support on its 2.4-inch QVGA screen you could be excused for thinking you’re better off waiting for a better iPod clone.

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Though the iPhone may have the edge in design and aesthetics, the BlackBerry Storm does have something that iPhone owners have been craving for for years; cut, copy & paste functionality. So, how does one go about performing such a task on the Storm? It’s simple. Just place one finger at the beginning of the area where you to copy and then slide over the text with another finger to highlight the entry. After that, go to Menu, select Copy, and all you have left to do is to just Paste it. I’m not too sure if this function is available in Nokia’s 5800 XpressMusic phone, and if it’s not, then this is the first time cut, copy and paste has been incorporated into a full-touchscreen device other than Windows Mobile-based phone. Maybe this will serve as an example for Apple on how they can likewise implement the whole cut, copy & paste feature on their iPhone. Unless, of course, they really have no intentions of integrating such a function on their mobile phone, then that would just be a crying shame.

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A new player in the portable gaming industry will knock the socks off any gaming fan with a 3D gamer powered by a 1.2GHz Via C7-M processor. Digital Cube will also put in 512MB of RAM, Windows XP and 30GB of hard drive. It’s not entirely certain the 4.3-inch screen will be 3D but a new photo surfacing at least shows a 3D camera as possible accessory (after the break).

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It looks like Asus has finally decided to take a different route in expanding their netbook line, and personally, I think it’s a good thing. Instead of focusing just on the Eee PC line, they’re now introducing a new line in the form of the Asus S101. Targeted at those who love ultra-thin ultra-portables; the Asus S101 measures in at a ridiculous 18mm thin which is just a bit thicker than the anorexic Macbook Air. Looking beyond its aesthetics, you’ll find an Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 10.2-inch wide LED-backlit 1024×600 252K display, WiFi 802.11n compatible, Bluetooth, 3x USB ports, multi-touch touchpad, mulit-card reader, non-removable 2450 mAh battery, and a variety of SSD storage options to choose from. The 16GB SSD will come with Windows XP and will cost $699, while the Linux-based 32GB SSD and 64 GB SSD variants will fetch for $699 and $799 respectively. It may not be as cheap as the regular netbooks, but as gadgets go, the thinner they are, the more expensive they are as well. Besides, its still a lot cheaper than the Macbook Air so its still a decent buy in the end.

[gizmodo via bgr]

Joining the likes of Palringo and JetSet, Fring is the latest multi-IM app available at the App Store. Fring, as the jailbreak community knows, has been around for quite sometime now, but this is the first time they’ve made their app available via Apple’s software store. What’s also unique to Fring is that aside from connecting with other IM services such as Yahoo, Google Talk, MSN, and AIM to name just a few, it also provides you with on-the-go VoIP through Skype. VoIP functionality, however, is limited to WiFi connectivity, but hey, at least it’s now finally there, right? What’s even better is that it won’t cost you a single penny. I’ve used Fring on a number of mobile devices, including a jailbroken iPod Touch, and I have to admit, I sorely missed it when I decided to give up my jailbreaking habit. Now, I totally have no regrets on turning clean since I can also get from the App Store. With this development, will all iPhone apps eventually land in the App Store at some point in time? I guess only time will tell.

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You can’t be more Nintendoish than Gemei’s A320. Not to be confused with the A300 PMP from the same company, the A320 is a wholly new idea from a different drawing board, the GBA-emulating one. It also supports 3G games and possibly some music and video playback as well. We’ll keep you up tp date when this one gets priced.

[thegadgetsite via engadget]

The PMP with a killer screen has now been priced and it’s as expected: dirt cheap. The Ainol V3000 boasts a 4.3-inch viewing space with a resolution of 800 x 480 with 16 million colors. This is the best portable viewing experience you can get out of China (for a comparison of the Ainol V3000 with other high quality MP4 players, check this post out).

The V3000 has an FM tuner and transmitter, TV out and mic recording. The 4GB player will only set you back 699 yuan or $102. Not bad as an iPod replacement in these dire times.

[via zol]