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The last time we saw Oppo's 6.65mm-thick smartphone, it was playing hard to get: we didn't see much more than its svelte profile. Oppo is now being a little more forthcoming, both officially and otherwise. It's now teasing the device as the Finder, and some escaped details explain just how it's getting to that Ascend P1 S-busting dimension as well as where it sits in the smartphone pantheon. TGBus understands the Finder should use a familiar-sounding 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen -- much thinner than an LCD -- as well as a dual-core 1.5GHz processor of an unspecified make and the virtually pre-requisite 8-megapixel rear and 1.3-megapixel front cameras. The lot should run on a customized version of Android 4.0. If all goes to the still somewhat unofficial plan, the Finder could be ready for pre-orders on June 6th at a not-insignificant ¥3,999 ($631) off-contract. We're mostly waiting on in-store dates and the possibility of snapping one up without a long flight to China.

Continue reading Oppo's super-skinny Finder smartphone gets many more details, should reach pre-orders June 6th (video)

Oppo's super-skinny Finder smartphone gets many more details, should reach pre-orders June 6th (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 May 2012 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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China-based Poop Oppo is back again with yet another smartphone, only this time there's no pretty girl teasing Mr. DiCaprio. Instead, what we have here is an exclusive leak that shows off a 6.65mm-thick device -- just 0.03mm thinner than the Ascend P1 S from local rival Huawei. In other words, if all goes well then Oppo will have us the world's slimmest smartphone. Details are scarce at the moment, but judging by the above picture this phone will come with a metallic bezel of some sort, along with three capacitive buttons and a three-pin contact for dock connection. Obviously, stay tuned for more deets.

Oppo teases 6.65mm-thick smartphone, about to steal 'world's thinnest' title from Huawei originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oppo's Android-based X903 smartphone gets previewed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Oppo X903 Press shots

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Oppo announces X903 smartphone, leaves Leonardo DiCaprio confused (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oppo opens up preorders for the BDP-95 Blu-ray player at $999 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The worst name for a knockoff cellphone, ever originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clamshellflipkirfloveoppopooppoop lovepoop phonePoopLovePoopPhoneWed, 22 Dec 2010 12:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Oppo reveals new BDP-95 Blu-ray player aimed at audiophiles]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/oppo-reveals-new-bdp-95-blu-ray-player-aimed-at-audiophiles/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/oppo-reveals-new-bdp-95-blu-ray-player-aimed-at-audiophiles/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/oppo-reveals-new-bdp-95-blu-ray-player-aimed-at-audiophiles/#comments Just as Oppo's latest BDP-93 Blu-ray player reaches homes in increasing numbers, the company has queued up some new hardware for 2011 with the BDP-95. This player sports many of the features of the BDP-93, but adds on a SABRE 32-bit DAC, toroidal power supply and all new chassis designed to deliver improved analog audio performance. No word on price yet but it's scheduled to arrive in February, check Oppo's site for the full specs and the usual registration for notification when it's available.

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Oppo reveals new BDP-95 Blu-ray player aimed at audiophiles originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiophilebdp-95blu-rayblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayerhdopposabreMon, 20 Dec 2010 16:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Oppo officially announces BDP-93 Blu-ray player, shows off full specs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/oppo-officially-anounces-bdp-93-blu-ray-player-shows-off-full-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/oppo-officially-anounces-bdp-93-blu-ray-player-shows-off-full-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/oppo-officially-anounces-bdp-93-blu-ray-player-shows-off-full-s/#comments It hasn't been long since Oppo's well-received BDP-83 made its debut, but now it's gone, and the company has fleshed out details on the successor to the throne, the BDP-93. say hello to another universal player, now updated with Blu-ray 3D and streaming access to Netflix and Blockbuster over WiFi N. There's two HDMI 1.4a outputs in case your receiver isn't 3D passthrough ready, an eSATA port for playback from hard drives and two USB ports. Retail price? $499. If this is the player you've been waiting for you're probably already on the list, but if not click the source link for a full list of specs on Oppo's site and to register for notification when it goes on sale "soon."

[Thanks, Mike]

Oppo officially announces BDP-93 Blu-ray player, shows off full specs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oppo adds a cheaper Blu-ray player to its lineup with the $289 BDP-80 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Another day, another Android e-reader. We apologize for not sounding overly enthusiastic about this one, but going off of the picture of the OPPO Enjoy we don't anticipate the 6-inch e-ink reader to be the next Kindle or Nook killer. The rest of the specs are unknown, though it looks like the main controls are the trackball on the right edge and touch navigation keys on the left. You know what, maybe we're being too pessimistic. Perhaps the Enjoy really runs the next version of Android, is Tegra 2 powered and actually has a color display. Alright, that's all very unlikely, but a reader can dream.

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OPPO Enjoy looks like just another Android e-reader originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lexicon busted passing Oppo off as a $3500 Blu-ray player originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Blu-TV brings interactive IPTV to disc players, starting with the BDP-83 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oppo to add a lower cost Blu-ray player to its lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a long (long!) time coming, but we're thrilled to finally be able to say that OPPO's multifaceted BDP-83 is shipping en masse to those willing to part with five bills (or $500, for those working without conversion tables). During our time with the player, we were duly impressed with most every aspect, and if you're still on the hunt for a Blu-ray player that can spin DVD-Audio and SACD on the side, you'll be hard pressed to find a better option than this. So, who's taking the plunge?

[Via High-Def Digest]

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OPPO's long-awaited BDP-83 universal Blu-ray player now shipping originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a long (long!) time coming, but we're thrilled to finally be able to say that OPPO's multifaceted BDP-83 is shipping en masse to those willing to part with five bills (or $500, for those working without conversion tables). During our time with the player, we were duly impressed with most every aspect, and if you're still on the hunt for a Blu-ray player that can spin DVD-Audio and SACD on the side, you'll be hard pressed to find a better option than this. So, who's taking the plunge?

[Via High-Def Digest]

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Weren't on the invited pre-order list for the Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player? Our tipster Mike gave us the heads up that those not on the initial list can now go ahead and lay down $499 to pre-order one of the universal players, expected to ship sometime between July 1 - 3. All you have to do is check out our hands on or the comments from some previous owners to see why this fast loading, SACD & DVD-Audio playing box is so highly regarded already.

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Oppo BDP-83 pre-orders now open for all (in North America) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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On the list for the Oppo BDP-83 universal Blu-ray player? With responses from the second round of beta testers showing over 90% approving of release to the general public, our tipster reports those invited to pre-order should already have their emails giving an opportunity to complete their $499 purchase and get one shipped home later this month. While we double check our spam filters just in case, you can check Oppo's site or the accompanying AVS Forum thread for more details on exactly what people love, really love, or are still experiencing glitches with this BD / DVD / SACD and DVD-Audio playing powerhouse.

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Oppo BDP-83 completes second round of testing, pre-order invites going out originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 May 2009 09:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Haven't nabbed one of OPPO's well put together BDP-83 Blu-ray players yet? Those who signed up early and got on the invitation list should be getting their hands on one very soon for $499 with an expected ship date of May 4. Everyone else? Read through our first impressions again (high build quality, fast loads, great audio decoding and easy to use menus) and wait for a wider release.

[Thanks, Dhomas]

Gallery: OPPO BDP-83 universal Blu-ray player hands-on

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OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray players shipping to invited customers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Until now, Digital Video Essentials was pretty much the only legitimate option when it came to calibrating via Blu-ray player. At long last, a little competition has stepped into the field. Stacey Spears and Don Munsil -- creators of the DVD Player Benchmark and Progressive Scan Shootout at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity -- has just released the Spears & Munsil High Definition Benchmark: Blu-ray Edition. The disc is chock full of test material and calibration patterns to help HD junkies adjust their home theater systems for optimal playback, and according to co-creator Stacey Spears, all of the material was created from scratch. Coincidentally enough, this very disc was bundled with our OPPO BDP-83 test deck, but given that it's on sale now at Amazon and direct from OPPO, we suppose that's not too terribly shocking. MSRP is pegged at $24.99, and you'll find lots more details waiting in the read link.

Gallery: Spears & Munsil High Definition Benchmark tunes up your Blu-ray player

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Spears & Munsil ships Blu-ray High Definition Benchmark calibration disc originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were fortunate enough to get one of OPPO's new universal Blu-ray players (the BDP-83) in for the weekend, and while we were cordially asked to withhold a "full review" due to the beta firmware loaded on, we were allowed to pass along less formal informational pieces. Right from the start, we adored the solid build quality and the simplistic styling. After firing it up and going through the basic setup process (which was very well laid out, might we add), we were presented with an OPPO Blu-ray screen that was just begging for us to insert a movie. And so we did. Follow us past the break for a rundown of our initial impressions.

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OPPO BDP-83 universal Blu-ray player first impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here she is -- the world's very first universal Blu-ray player. Oh sure, we may have heard of Denon's absurdly expensive DVD-A1UD first, but that bad boy just got delayed for a second time over in Japan. OPPO, on the other hand, has managed to push out a few hundred of these BDP-83 decks to brave beta testers across America, and we were fortunate enough to score one. The player came boxed in what was far and away the most elaborate packaging we'd seen for a BD player -- particularly one that's priced at just $499 for the beta users (an MSRP for production units has yet to be finalized).

All the goods you want are here, including Blu-ray Profile 2.0 support, internal decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats, SACD playback and the promise of DVD-Audio compatibility in the future. Upon unboxing the unit, we were pleased with the rigid chassis and felt the design was simple yet classy. The remote seemed accommodating enough, and the port selection 'round back was admirable. We're planning to fire it up this weekend to see just how far along this beta firmware is, but 'til then, hit the gallery below to have a look at what's sure to become a favorite amongst well informed home theater aficionados.

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OPPO BDP-83 universal Blu-ray player hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here she is -- the world's very first universal Blu-ray player. Oh sure, we may have heard of Denon's absurdly expensive DVD-A1UD first, but that bad boy just got delayed for a second time over in Japan. OPPO, on the other hand, has managed to push out a few hundred of these BDP-83 decks to brave beta testers across America, and we were fortunate enough to score one. The player came boxed in what was far and away the most elaborate packaging we'd seen for a BD player -- particularly one that's priced at just $499 for the beta users (an MSRP for production units has yet to be finalized).

All the goods you want are here, including Blu-ray Profile 2.0 support, internal decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats, SACD playback and the promise of DVD-Audio compatibility in the future. Upon unboxing the unit, we were pleased with the rigid chassis and felt the design was simple yet classy. The remote seemed accommodating enough, and the port selection 'round back was admirable. We're planning to fire it up this weekend to see just how far along this beta firmware is, but 'til then, hit the gallery below to have a look at what's sure to become a favorite amongst well informed home theater aficionados.

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Seriously, why aren't more companies like this? In a somewhat unprecedented move, OPPO Digital has decided to let the people choose how it will proceed with the production of its highly anticipated universal Blu-ray player. Its Early Adoption Program will allow 50 randomly selected customers to purchase the BDP-83 for $499 before the official release; after those 50 have tested things out for a week or so, they'll be required to vote on whether the program should be extended or suspended. If 70 percent or more votes to expand, OPPO will select another 100 individuals to join the original 50 in testing. We're told that the deck will be shipped with a pre-production firmware version that will be updated "from time to time." Also of note, OPPO has confirmed Profile 2.0 support, internal decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats and that DVD-Audio playback is still in the works. Needless to say, we'll be doing our best to become one of those lucky 50. OPPO's full email on the matter is after the break.

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OPPO to start BDP-83 Early Adoption Program originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking to mix in some illegal ROM downloading action with your standard PMP activities? Oppo's got your number with the Muse G11, confirmed back in September and just now getting a few more details. The swiveling 3.2-inch, 432 x 240 touchscreen device offers a scant 4GB of storage, low for its $161 asking price, but support for extensive audio and video formats, text to speech capabilities, and integrated FM tuning make it a bit more functional than your average media player. Of course its biggest draw will be among the gaming community thanks to its d-pad and dedicated buttons, but we still don't have any confirmation of what sort of games it'll support out of the box -- nor any idea of when we might be able to get our hands on one.

[Via PMP Today]

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Lookie, lookie -- we just might have a winner on our hands here. While Denon just announced the world's first universal Blu-ray player at $3,800, the highly respected Oppo is looking to trump said offering with a low-cost version of its own. The heretofore elusive BDP-83 has finally been detailed, as consumers who signed up to know more have received an email (posted in full after the break) with oodles of delicious information. For starters, the player will indeed be fully universal -- a Profile 2.0 BD deck with SACD, DVD and DVD-Audio support -- and for SACD playback, it will support DSD over HDMI and DSD-to-analog without any PCM conversion. As of now, the unit is currently undergoing "an extensive and thorough beta test program," and Oppo is considering opening up an "Early Adoption Program" later this month to give a limited number to mere mortals for feedback. Obviously, there's no finalized date for release, but the anticipated price will hover between $499 and $599.

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Oppo coughs up BDP-83 universal Blu-ray player details originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's not that Oppo's BDP-83 is completely unexpected or anything, but this marks the first time the company is publicly admitting that the device is more than a show floor spectacle. Oppo has created a placeholder for the BD deck in order to give prospective buyers a chance to be notified of the unit's release. Unfortunately, all that we're given to chew on now is a pair of high-res images, so feel free to jump past the break and peek the other if the one above just isn't doing it for you. C'mon Oppo -- drop this puppy for under $150 and make yourself some new friends.

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Oppo teases BDP-83 Blu-ray player, offers no vital information originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In our perpetual search for the perfect "miniature PMP that just so happens to play SNES games with a reasonable control scheme," the Oppo Muse G11 is certainly a forerunner. We swooned when we saw those swivel-display technical drawings, and now Oppo has the first prototype of the device out and about. We're still a little short on tech specs, but as long as that mystery processor is prepared to draw Chrono Trigger with pixel-perfect precision, we couldn't care less.

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Oppo, best known for its upconverting DVD players and universal decks, has apparently decided to join the BD camp with little to no fuss. The BDP S83 was spotted over at the company's CEDIA booth, and while no real details were provided ("it's loaded" is all we have to go on), we can't see any harm in having yet another alternative. Unless it's $350+, in which case we'll roll our eyes and stomp away with our arms crossed.

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Oppo joins the Blu-ray revolution with BDP S83 deck originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Generally speaking, Oppo has stuck to its bread-and-butter: decently stylish PMPs and a well-received family of upscaling DVD players, respectively. Now, however, we're seeing a trio of concepts which allude to a future unit (or three) boasting gaming functionality. Unfortunately, details beyond that are few and far between, and we're not even certain of their place of origin. In other words, don't bet on seeing these hit shelves in the foreseeable future, but keep your fingers crossed that they do anyway.

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Go 'head Oppo -- get down with your bad self. This S11 portable media player may not be the most easily recognized on the streets, but it sure has a lot going for it. Aside from the sleek (dare we say sexy?) enclosure, the unit packs a 3-inch 400 x 240 resolution touch panel, video out port, integrated photo viewer / calender / stopwatch / calculator, a couple of games, file search capabilities and support for MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AAC and APE audio files. On the video front, it'll play nice with AVI, DivX, XviD, RM, RMVB and FLV formats. If the 4GB of internal memory just isn't enough, there's also a microSD slot for loading in additional media. Check out a video preview of the thing just after the break before dropping $163.99, though.

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Mum a little overwhelmed with digiframes? Fret not, as OPPO Digital is telling you straight up that a brand new upconverting DVD player is sure to make this Sunday one to remember. C'mon, even you know your mother wouldn't approve of spending a mortgage payment or two on a hamstrung Blu-ray player, and that much newer (and nicer) DV-983H just isn't worth the coin. Our only question is how desperate must you be (or overran with excess inventory) to pimp a 9-month old upscaling DVD player for Mom's Day? Ah well, we've certainly seen worse.

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OPPO pushes DV-980H upconverting DVD player for Mother's Day originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 May 2008 21:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Oppo decided to exit the DVD deck business with a bang, it actually did precisely that. According to a recent review of the firm's last DVD spinner over at CNET, the DV-983H was summed up as practically the "ultimate standard-def disc player," with excellent image quality on DVDs, great upconverting abilities, included DVD-Audio / SACD support and 7.1-channel analog outs to boot. Reviewers were even able to make the unit region-free courtesy of a simple remote code hack, and it was said to have handled PAL discs like a champ. On the downside, the exorbitantly high price tag ($399) really makes it unattractive to most everyone, but the impeccable feature set still enabled it to net a solid 8.4 out of 10 rating. In all actuality, there's a slim chance you'll be picking this up before a serious price drop, but if you're not quite ready to go Blu, this here is apparently the player to own.

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Though it's not the elusive Blu-ray player we're anxiously awaiting, Oppo's latest standalone deck is finally up for pre-order. The DV-983H universal player features 1080p upscaling of DVDs, SACD / Redbook CD / HDCD playback (no DVD-A?), optical / coaxial digital audio outputs, a USB 2.0 port, support for DTS, Dolby and Dolby Pro-Logic II, HDMI audio output supporting bit-stream and uncompressed multi-channel high resolution audio and a design that's actually not half bad. You'll also get a one-year warranty and a six-foot HDMI cable for $399, but we've got to say, picking this one up will be hard to do with knowledge of what's on the way.

[Via AudioJunkies]

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[Via I4U News, images courtesy of iMP3]

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Oppo's Super Five PMP handles formats galore originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oppo has been at the forefront of the up-conversion DVD player market for a couple of years now. A few months ago they released the DV-981HD, a 1080p up-conversion DVD player, but it was missing something - component video jacks. Sure, HDMI might be the cool kid on the playground but there are still a lot HDTVs that cannot play nicely with HDMI and rely on component for their high-def fun. Plus, the new DV-980H doesn't stop with just 1080p and some messily component outputs, oh no, 7.1 analog audio output along with a USB 2.0 port were added too. If you happen to be one of those folks that cannot make up their mind on which high-def format is right for you, the DV-980H is currently available for $169 on their website and will help make those standard DVDs look at least a little better.

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Oppo releases the DV-980H 1080p up-converting DVD player originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OPPO, a PMP maker we've come to expect some interesting designs from (see the guitar-shaped DAP and the pendant player), is bringing something a little more tame to market. The 6.9mm thick Blast sports a 2.4-inch TFT screen, takes microSD cards, and can play back all the standards, like MP3, WMA, MP4, AVI, XVID, and FLAC, which is all well and good, though we've seen a million of these and counting. What's different in this case -- at least a little -- is that the Blast can supposedly play back FLV files, which gives it a certain modern flavor, and suggests that even mass-produced China-ware is getting caught up in the YouTube game. Not available anywhere even close to the US, price unknown.

[Via PMP Today]

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OPPO Blast PMP is blowing up your FLVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oppo most certainly is accustomed to cranking out digital music players with eye-catching designs, and the pendant-styled UP-9 is no exception. Showcased in Korea, this wee DAP sports a jeweled exterior, diminutive display for showing track names, time remaining, and battery life information, a built-in FM / AM radio tuner, recording functions, equalizer settings, and an obligatory lanyard for tossing around your neck, arm, or other extremity. The unit will reportedly come loaded with 1GB of internal capacity, and while there's no sign of an American release, those in South Korea can snag one for ?79,000 ($85).

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Oppo's wearable UP-9 pendant digital audio player originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dapfm radioFmRadiokorealifevibesmp3mp3 playerMp3Playeroppoportable audioportableaudioradiorecordersouth koreaSouthKoreaUP-9Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Oppo unveils sleek 2GB V5 widescreen PMP]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/28/oppo-unveils-sleek-2gb-v5-widescreen-pmp/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/28/oppo-unveils-sleek-2gb-v5-widescreen-pmp/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/28/oppo-unveils-sleek-2gb-v5-widescreen-pmp/#commentsWhile you may be a bit more familiar with Oppo's upscaling DVD player lineup, the company is hitting us up with an ultra-sleek "credit card sized" portable media player this time around. The V5 touts a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, three-inch touchscreen LCD, and a design that bears striking resemblance to your run-of-the-mill digiframe. Nevertheless, the 2GB V5 relies on an overly simplistic control scheme, leaving the buttons on top of the unit's frame rather than around the bezel, and comes in at just 11-millimeters thick. Although the company seems a bit more interested in just how pretty this thing looks than dishing out the juicy details, we do know that your MP3 and MPEG4 files will play back just fine here, but any info concerning battery life, availability, or pricing are noticeably absent.

[Via TheMP3Players]

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Oppo unveils sleek 2GB V5 widescreen PMP originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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