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Double LG whammy
comment: 11 | Sunday, June 04 (2006) 06:58PM | Posted by Robert Sinke
LG sure is keeping itself busy these days. In addition to the FM30, they've recently launched the 8GB JM53 and that weird little DMB-thing - the FM35.

Minivian again took the camera out and shot lots of purdy pictures for y'all to enjoy during these lazy (post) pentecost hours.

LINK (FM35) & JM53

Thanks, designfabulous
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Breakdown

Comments: 228
 		Jun 05 (2006) 12:11AM  

The FM30 and JM53 OLED screens look like crud.



law1004

Comments: 55
 		Jun 05 (2006) 01:09AM  

whatchu talkin bout willis'?

the screen looks good



Enigma

Comments: 77
 		Jun 05 (2006) 01:10AM  

every new dap seems to have a circle cituated in the center of the control. Iin all the recent news stories on the home page of dapreview right now, only 1 dap, the i audio microdrive one, doesn't have a circle situated in the middle of the controls. They may not function the same as the clickwheel, but they sure seem to resemble it. It just shows that it's getting harder for companies to compete with the ipod with their dap designs, and are having to use the same basic design structure in order to get a foot hold in the market.



Design Fabulous

Comments: 1038
 		Jun 05 (2006) 01:30AM  

^ That is completely rubbish (Sorry, no offence). These devices are not even made to compete with the iPod, the FM35 is a Korea only device. And the iPod is not even popular here. And if you think that LG made the control pad round to compete with the iPod, think again, it does not resemble it in any way. The iPod also, is not the first company to invent circular controls. Also, in here, in Korea, the players without the circular controls seem to be selling better. For example the U10. It really pisses me off when people say that a circular control pad resembles an iPod, espcialy after the conflict with iOps.


EDIT: Oh ya, Breakdown, the JM53 does have a pretty lacking screen. However, the FM35 has one of the best out there. Also, screens tend to look less pretty when photographed.
[ edited Jun 05 (2006) 01:32AM ]



mightymouse

Comments: 11
 		Jun 05 (2006) 02:56AM  

i dunno bout u guys but the jm53 seems to be released in canada already... they're selling them at futureshop. I saw one and played with one and was surprised that it wasn't reviewed yet.



Utew
Location: Oregon USA
Comments: 351
 		Jun 05 (2006) 03:37AM  

LG has the clout to make a go of these in the US, I for one would like to see it in action... now why can't we have a DMB-(variant)?



Michael
Location: New York City
Comments: 2786
 		Jun 05 (2006) 03:51AM  

The MF-FM35 looks really cool.



koppite1

Comments: 248
 		Jun 05 (2006) 10:22AM  

Everything's coming around in a circle again

I look forward to 10/15gb in a mini-HDD sized DAP
[ edited Jun 05 (2006) 10:22AM ]



Design Fabulous

Comments: 1038
 		Jun 05 (2006) 06:25PM  

Mighty Mouse, the JM53 is available in Canada but it is modified for North American consumers.



gokhart

Comments: 1
 		Aug 06 (2006) 07:10PM  

The JM53 is available in the UK at Dixons - I had a play with one in store earlier this week. Great features, but horrible user interface - the controls are not intuitive!



backlands

Comments: 1
 		Sep 06 (2006) 12:31AM  

Well I must say its not to bad, it seems all of you dont own one though. I do, and I must say the software is lacking, buggy and glitchy but does what you want. The interface i find is good, just takes getting used to after the iPod trend. The main reason for the glitchyness in the software is most likely the quick port from korea to canada. The converter that came with it didnt even work at first but now i updated it and it works. Still a little buggy. Their site is a mess though, nothing works for me. I havent tried movies but im going to right away. I like it just takes getting used to i say a 7/10 for this gadget! If the software were better then 9/10!


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