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Seagate's ST1 Series Hard Drive Enables World's Smallest 10GB Digital Audio Player from Kenwood.

…rushing to products that will make their media libraries portable, and with a Seagate drive inside, entertainment is available when consumers want, where they want, and how they want it."

At a mere 40x30x5 mm, the ST1 Series drive allows for more streamlined and stylish consumer electronics devices without compromising storage capacity and also offers features targeted at the savvy mobile media consumer:

* RunOn Technology: Reliability Under High-Motion Conditions

People often bring their mobile phones, PDAs and PMPs with them when walking, running or during other physical activities. Seagate's ST1 Series drive differs from other hard drives because it is designed to compensate for the issues caused by such high-motion activities. The drive incorporates Seagate RunOn technology, which enables the drive to automatically keep the read heads on track while the device is in motion. Consequently, the RunOn technology can increase the reliability -- and customer satisfaction -- of a handheld consumer electronics device.

* G-Force Protection: Designed to Protect Against Everyday Bumps

When many hard drive-based devices face the trauma of everyday use, the read/write heads remain over the media and a hard drop could lead to a microscopic dent on the internal components and can suffer additional damage if it's still running when the device…

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…exclusive worldwide partnership with Samsung, Belkin offers a range of accessories for the Samsung Z5, K5, and T9 players, including an FM transmitter, car chargers, and cases(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Northants, UK - Belkin has recently been announced as the exclusive worldwide accessories partner for Samsung MP3 players. The upcoming line of accessories for the Samsung Z5, K5, and T9 players will include an FM transmitter, car chargers, screen overlays, and an array of cases that help users enhance their Samsung listening experience in the car or in the home.

The cases and screen overlays will be available in late October 2006, while the rest of the line will be available in November 2006. These accessories will be on show at the 2006 IFA Show in Berlin, Germany, September 1-6 in Hall 4.2b at Booth 204a.

TuneCast(tm) Auto for T9 (F8M025)

The TuneCast Auto lets you listen to the music from your T9 through your car's FM radio, while also powering and charging it through your car's cigarette lighter. With two programmable memory presets, the TuneCast Auto transmits on FM channels 88.1MHz-107.9MHz. Compatible with Belkin cases, it includes a surface-mount clip for easy positioning.

Charging Kit for Samsung K5 and T9 (F8M022), and…

…Toyota UK spokesman Scott Brownlee.

"It is on the agenda for new cars, but there are questions," said Toyota UK spokesman Scott Brownlee. "The iPod is not necessarily a show-stopper."

Brownlee added: "The technology is moving so fast that a manufacturer can be caught out with a dated or out-of-fashion format. The carmaker who proudly presents his new car with an iPod facility may find he has installed yesterday's system." (See related story, below)

Fast fitment

The movement to MP3s in vehicles is akin to the rapid shift to CD players when they became less expensive.

"CD players were embraced just as quickly," says Brian Moody, analyst for Edmunds.com. "But iPod integration is perhaps moving into more cars more quickly than Bluetooth wireless or even navigation systems. I don't even think DVD players made it into this many cars this quickly."

According to a recent Harris Interactive study done in the US, 65 percent of adults who own vehicles and also an iPod/MP3 player use an adapter when using players in their vehicles. For vehicle owners between 25 and 44 the integration rate is 72 percent.

The study, called AutoTechCast, was conducted online between May and June. Harris sampled nearly…

…separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan), and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2010. The report profiles 238 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Apex Digital, Inc, BenQ Corp, Hitachi, JVC Company of America, LG Electronics, Panasonic, Philips Semiconductors, Pioneer Corporation, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony Corporation, Sony Corporation of America, Thomson Corporation, and Toshiba America, Inc.

Topics CoveredI. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS1. Market Outlook2. Market Analysis3. Industry Overview4. Product Overview5. Competitive Scenario6. Technological Developments7. Product Introductions/Innovations8. Recent Industry Activity9. Focus on Select Players10. Global Market Perspective

II. MARKET1. The United States2. Japan3. Europe4. Asia-Pacific5. Rest of World

III. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned Include:- AcomData (USA) - Adcom (USA) - Advueu Technology, Inc (USA) - Ahhoo Electric (Shenzhen) Co, Ltd (China) - Aitkenson International (Far East) Ltd (Hong Kong) - AKAI (Japan) - Amphion Mediaworks (USA) - Amtron Technology Limited (Hong Kong) - Anam Electronics HK Limited (Hong Kong) - Antzeer Corporation (Taiwan) - Apex Digital, Inc (USA) - Apollo Worldwide Ltd (Hong Kong) - Arcam (UK) - Aspire Digital LLC (USA) - Audiovox Corporation (USA) - Avayon Technologies, Inc (USA) - Avision Electronics Company Limited (Hong Kong) - Axion (USA) - Ayre…