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Creative’s Hong Kong site offers a new Digital Audio Player called the Zen krystal. The gadget has a similar design with the Creative Stone Plus. Measuring 57mm x 37mm x 10.8mm, the player offers 4GB of storage capacity, FM Tuner, a blue OLED display, a built-in pedometer and support for MP3 and WMA file formats. [AnythingButiPod]

The new Maxell VRSP-40 iPod dock utilities the Bit-Revolution Technology that improves the quality of output sound. The gadget features has two 18W speakers with a frequency response of 40Hz ~ 20kHz and an FM tuner. Measuring 320mm x 198mm x 160mm and weighing at 4.4 Kg, the Maxell VRSP-40 retails for around $240. [Akihabara]

Samsung is releasing their latest U4 pocket DAP on August 7th in Asia Pacific region. Available in 2GB and 4GB with retail price from $69 - $96, hopefully it’ll hit the US market soon. [Engadget]

We’ve been quiet about all the iPhone 3G hype all right, but that’s because we were leaving it to the big guys. While they were all busy with the iPhone we chilled with some alternative news on other super cool gadgets. But today we want to update you because Gizmodo and Engadget both wrote extensive reviews of this new kickass phone from Apple.

In summary they both came up with pretty much the same conclusions. They’re both not too happy about the new hard plastic backside and they both have mixed opinions about the new App Store, how it improves application quality but at the same time narrows down the possibilities. We personally agree with them about the iPhone 3G being the most advanced touch gadget and OS, and we’re in love with the 3G functions.

To wrap this up you could find the full reviews here: Engadget’s iPhone 3G review; Gizmodo’s iPhone 3G review.

Here is a new iPod dock from LG. The LG FA163DAB iDock micro system features a vertical slot-loading CD player, DAB radio, 160W output with two subwoofers, touch sensitive controls, and auto-equalization feature. This system is able to transfer music from CD to a portable audio player via USB connectivity. The LG FA163DAB iDock micro system is priced at £200. [TechDigest]