WHAT'S HOT
May issue of What Mobile

Sony Walkman NW-A800
2GB/4GB/ 8GB
£120/£140/£200
The time has come for Sony to produce a new MP3 player, fit to rival the Nano. The NW-A800 is the first Walkman music player to feature a video player in addition to crystal clear sound, and with a 320x240 pixel screen the quality of video playback isn’t too shoddy either. You can watch footage either horizontally or vertically, and downloading content is easy by dragging and dropping files onto the player.
With three Clear Audio Technologies (Clear Stereo, Clear Bass and Digital Sound Enhancement), you’re guaranteed to get the clearest sound whether in a library or on the night bus home. If you find battery life is a problem when listening to tunes or watching video on your current player, the Sony NW-800 offers 30 hours continuous music playback or eight hours video playback. Available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB versions, there’s also a range of colours to choose from depending on your mood.
www.sony.co.uk

Roam-Mio
Mio C220; C320; C520; C520t
£135; £240; £275; £310
Although Mio may not be as well known as TomTom, the company is hoping to raise the bar by launching four new SatNav systems. The entry level C220 retains the standard 3.5-inch widescreen as seen on previous models, while the C320, C520 and C520t receive an upgrade in the form of a 4.3-inch screen. All four products take on the latest TeleAtlas maps, MioMap v3 software, plus speed camera alerts and a SIRFstarIII GPS receiver.
The C520t also comes with a TMC-enabled version of the standard cradle, which is supplied with the C320 and C520.
Like their predecessors, the three higher-market products feature split-screen mode. In addition to displaying the map on the widescreen, this also displays vital route information including time and distance to destination, the next four manoeuvres, local traffic congestion and selected POIs nearby.
www.mio-tech.be

Snappers delight
Kodak Z712; Z885; C613; C763
£230; £150; £70; £TBC
Kodak has launched four new cameras. The Z712 features a 12x optical zoom with image stabilisation. With a 7.1-megapixel sensor, you can create images to fit the size of A4 at top quality.
The Z885 (right) has 10 smart scene modes will make sure you get stunning shots every time. With a 5x optical zoom and 8.1 megapixels, you’ll never struggle to create crystal clear shots, especially with the high ISO, which has been deigned to tackle low-light environments and action scenes with ease.
Two lower-market snappers have also been announced. The Easyshare C613 and C763 are available for less than £100, and although they could be considered budget, the spec isn’t bad at all. The C613 is a 6.2-megapixel snapper with a 3x optical zoom, while the C763 features a 7-megapixel sensor also with 3x optical zoom.
www.kodak.co.uk

The Nimzy whimsy
Nimzy Vibro Max
£80
If you’re planning a trip abroad soon, but can’t fit portable speakers into your suitcase, look no further than the Nimzy Vibro Max. This nifty little device doesn’t work like a conventional speaker, but instead transforms any flat, solid surface into a speaker itself, meaning the sound will be as big as your table, or floor, or whatever you place the speaker upon. This tiny speaker is only 60x60x50mm, but if you’re concerned that a small speaker means small sound, worry not. In fact, the miniature device will produce sound that you can expect from a 20 watt speaker – now that’s impressive!
www.widget.co.uk