iPod killer - Zii Egg

[Nedjo]

http://www.fudzilla.com/content/view/14841/1/



http://www.epizenter.net/news.php?extend.482

Capacitive 10-point multi-gesture touch display
• 3.5” 320x480 true-color display
• Up to 32GB internal plus SDHC slot (supports up to 32GB of external SDHC Card)
• Supports: MP3, WMA, AAC, WMV, H.264, MPEG-4, AVI, and MOV (These are unconfirmed codecs for now)
• X-Fi audio processing
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• 3-axis Accelerometer
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Hardware GPS receiver
• 32MB NOR (Linux Kernel Boot ROM)
• 256MB Mobile DDR RAM
• Supports 720p and 1080p HDTVs via HD cable
•Headphone socket, built-in speaker and microphone
• Dual cameras
- Forward facing HD camera
- Rear facing VGA camera
• 1200mAH rechargeable lithium-ion
• 115 x 62 x 12 mm (108grams)

in action video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ6It6z05rg

This is the most impressive Android device! it would be great to have full featured Zii Phone...

[sonofander]

Wow

[Hornet331]

Uhh now i remember why this seems so similar... its STEAMCELL COMPUTING...

Seems they finaly envolved from a steamcell into something usefull.

[apt403]

External drives are supported over the mini USB port, and with the new 1TB 2.5" drives... Seems like I'll be in possession of a 1TB PMP soon.

[junkun13]

great product!

[Glow9]

I hate my ipod with a passion 2 reasons I can't drag and drop mp3s and I hate itunes. Does this allow drag and drop?

[turtletrax]

I hate my ipod with a passion 2 reasons I can't drag and drop mp3s and I hate itunes. Does this allow drag and drop?

Ya, I want to sell/give away my touch, but need something to replace with first...

[Russian]

God, this took them forever. But atleast it looks like its going to be done right.

[Bodkin]

repost

[Mechromancer]

I hate my ipod with a passion 2 reasons I can't drag and drop mp3s and I hate itunes. Does this allow drag and drop?

This Zii should bring that capability. In an article I read it says that the Linux OS is designed to give people a PC-like experience sans all that Apple nonsense. I hope we get a Tegra product similar to this. I don't WTF a Stemcell SoC is supposed to be LOL.

[deathman20]

Wow... thats some feature list. Wonder how it will compare to the Zune HD

[Power5]

Make it a phone. Then I can get rid of my 3g for hopefully something faster and doesn't freeze as much.

[Manicdan]

there was some really bad interlacing when they put the hd video on the tv, but i cant tell if that was from the zii or youtube, but i can guess which

[D749]

If this supports WMA lossless I may be interested.

[orangekiwii]

i wonder how well this does or does not compare to the Zune HD

between those are my next purchases...

The lack of HD radio (standard on Zune HD [free to i believe]) is a bummer though

[Firestrider]

I'd rather have an HD camera than an HD radio, but I'd rather have an OLED screen than what the Zii EGG has... tradeoffs...

[BrowncoatGR]

If this supports WMA lossless I may be interested.

Since it's Linux based i dont see any reason why there would be any limitations to what formats it supports. Then again WMA = fail

[Pontos]

If this supports WMA lossless I may be interested.

If it's lossless, can't you covert it to FLAC, APE, TTA or any other free lossless codec?
Just decompress it back to a WAV and then choose your preferred format.
For this kind of device FLAC would be the best choice i think.

[Mungri]

It needs to be a Phone, looks like my LG Arena but with better resolution video, better sound quality, and much more memory.

Also needs a GOOD internet browser, just about every touch screen browser is crappy so far.

[Kallenator]

It needs to be a Phone, looks like my LG Arena but with better resolution video, better sound quality, and much more memory.

Also needs a GOOD internet browser, just about every touch screen browser is crappy so far.

Second that, insert sim card, kill iphone

[Darakian]

Do want

[dieqast]

Amazing device, like many others mention. Waiting for the 64GB or HDD version, plus this neat display:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/01/s...ne-flu-immune/

Looking forward to the next iPod conference, because they should be worried about this and the Zune HD. Any camera but an HD-capable camera for the new Touch would be a let-down, with this kind of competition. And bigger battery, HD display

[Bobsama]

If this supports FLAC as well as DRM-free Apple Lossless, I'd be VERY interested. It looks very nice and, so long as they keep the firmware and devices relatively constant, will be able to battle the iPod Touch and maybe an iPhone too on all levels. I only hope that they do release a phone version for both GSM and CDMA networks.

[Serra]

I like the dual camera feature, but I think they have it backwards. HD camera should be on the back so you can take pictures rather than the VGA one, no-one needs HD quality while talking with me over Skype (the only way I can see using it).

Very interesting product. I'm not sure whether I will pick one up or not, but I will surely be watching it with interest.

[Manicdan]

Amazing device, like many others mention. Waiting for the 64GB or HDD version, plus this neat display:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/01/s...ne-flu-immune/

not sure we need screens with that much dpi, i cant even read street signs on my palm centro. as nice as that may be, i dont think people would even notice it.

and i like the sig, i thought i recognized the quote, then i saw it was from me, lol