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TrekStor Vibez official press release
comment: 37 | Friday, November 17 (2006) 01:15PM | Posted by Lone

Ah, yes, the TrekStor Vibez. The microdrive DAP with promises of OGG and FLAC playback, an easily replaceable battery, a "Rio-like" graphical interface, and a crazy design is now officially available in Europe, according to a press release from German-based TrekStor.

The announcement states that the 8 and 12 GB models are available, while the 15 GB version is coming during the 2nd quarter of 2007, along with additional accessories (a wired remote control, docking station with battery charger and infra-red remote control, and replaceable battery are apparently available at this time, no mention of what the future holds).

Unfortunately for us in the States the Vibez isn't available just yet on our favorite web shops or brick-and-morter stores, though it's only a matter of time. Plus, I suppose if you really can't wait you could always camp out for one.

"Hey, you campin' out for a PS3?"

"Heck no, I'm all about the TrekStor Vibez man."

"What, what, what?"


Press Release (Thanks, Seskoi)
Comments

ild2

Comments: 52
 		Nov 17 (2006) 02:22PM  

haha i'm definately waiting for the first reports on this one...



Digitalbath83

Comments: 87
 		Nov 17 (2006) 02:42PM  

I love the looks of this player



Seskoi
Location: Canada - Québec (yeah! french province!)
Comments: 12
 		Nov 17 (2006) 03:18PM  

Oh ! Wow ! That's an honour to see you're thanking me ! Really



rubennyc

Comments: 111
 		Nov 17 (2006) 04:20PM  

Must demo now can't control self .... Must get to J & R now!!!!!!



Dominic
Location: Ireland.
Comments: 2396
 		Nov 17 (2006) 05:02PM  

coolness...needs to be bumped up some how...



Digitalbath83

Comments: 87
 		Nov 17 (2006) 05:55PM  

Does anyone know if this has gapless?



Dominic
Location: Ireland.
Comments: 2396
 		Nov 17 (2006) 05:59PM  

read a rumour on riovolution that it was not gapless....

Ruben what says you?



jopari

Comments: 6
 		Nov 17 (2006) 06:09PM  

this is the player i've been waiting for. too bad my ipod's all scratched to hell, otherwise i'd ebay it in a second to raise money for this player.



Allen
Location: Dub Vee Ooo
Comments: 1511
 		Nov 17 (2006) 08:05PM  

If only it had 30/40 gigs....



rubennyc

Comments: 111
 		Nov 17 (2006) 10:36PM  

Dominic, I can't think of a single reason to believe it wouldn't be gapless. I just read through the instruction manual, and it's all Rio Karma with slightly different terminology. Hell, they even preserved the different RioDJ options (Entertain Me, Forgotten Gems, Deja Vu, etc.). Add the fact that it crossfades, c'mon, it's gotta be.

As always, I await confirmation either way.



Seskoi
Location: Canada - Québec (yeah! french province!)
Comments: 12
 		Nov 17 (2006) 11:24PM  

I am almost sure, too. And really wait to hafve this player in my hands !



Dominic
Location: Ireland.
Comments: 2396
 		Nov 18 (2006) 05:32AM  

yeah ruben, just something i read on riovolution.....Sitting here, waiting paitiently to find out.....



rubennyc

Comments: 111
 		Nov 18 (2006) 07:40AM  

Yeah, I think it was nudel got an email purportedly from Trekstor tech support saying the Vibez is not gapless. I just don't have a lot of faith in that statement given all the evidence so far.

A month or so ago I emailed them asking if there will still be a 15 GB version after they had changed the 15 to 12 on their web site. Their response was something to the effect of, "Our web site says it will come in 8 GB and 12 GB capacities. Thank you for choosing Trekstor."



timmins

Comments: 270
 		Nov 18 (2006) 12:16PM  

ok, let me get this straight.

microdrives are available in up to 12 Gig capacities. that explains the 8 and 12 gig capacities.

what HD are they going to use for the 15 GIGer. vapourware guys, vapourware.



rubennyc

Comments: 111
 		Nov 18 (2006) 01:13PM  

timmins, I agree 100% My big fear about the wait for the 15 Gigger (supposedly due in Q2 '07) is that it may turn into the wait for the Karma2/Chroma that never happened.

To me it feels like a catch 22. I feel like it's better to wait for the 15 gigger for the added space, but if the 8 & 12 GB versions don't sell well, the 15 GB might never happen.

That might be reason enough to go ahead and get the 12 GB. Then again I keep changing my mind every other day, so who knows.



timmins

Comments: 270
 		Nov 18 (2006) 02:02PM  

unless a 15 GIg microdrive is released, it simply won't happen. It wouldn't be feasable otherwise.



Malloc

Comments: 46
 		Nov 18 (2006) 04:46PM  

While it has the bodyshape of a fetus (or an evil overweight dwarf), and I wonder about its scratch-resistance, the storage size, removable-battery fact, ogg support, and non-reliance upon a screen like a giant mangaish eye are good things in Malloc's tome.

Edit. And 'Vibez'? That's a nice gangsta name? :/
Edit2. 'Hips don't lie'? What the hell is that supposed to mean? 'NO WOMAN! YOU WILL BE GOOD CHILD-BEARER; END OF THIS DISCUSSION!'

[ edited Nov 18 (2006) 04:54PM ]



rubennyc

Comments: 111
 		Nov 18 (2006) 08:59PM  

Somebody's a big fan of latin pop music. Check the screen shots in the user manual and you'll see a lot of Shakira tunes and at least one Gustavo Cerati of Soda Stereo fame. Kinda odd for a German manufacturer, no?

Then of course there's the obvious reference to the Vibez' female-form inspired shape.



Blackhouse

Comments: 1
 		Nov 19 (2006) 07:02AM  

Malloc: Hips don't lie... ask Shakira about that (yes it's an actual song)

As for the esthetics, well whatever. I mean it's good to see that somebody tries to think 'out of the box' for once and doesn't blindly copy the iPod once again.

As soon as I can get my hands on one of these I'll get one




rubennyc

Comments: 111
 		Nov 19 (2006) 09:32AM  

Ok, I was seeing things a couple days ago, no way I'm seeing things now. Looks like Amazon really does have the 8 GB Vibez in stock now:

"Availability: Usually ships within 1 to 2 weeks. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. "

[Linky]

Still no joy at J&R.



Dominic
Location: Ireland.
Comments: 2396
 		Nov 19 (2006) 10:54AM  

surely malloc knows that, being irish and all....the played that fucking hips don't lie on the radio, in the clubs..all the fucking time in the summer....

malloc where you from?



Malloc

Comments: 46
 		Nov 19 (2006) 12:28PM  

I am in Cork, I am from Sweden
And I generally stay away from radios, and don't visit clubs. If it's something I love about this country it's the pubs. No dancefloor, no dance music, just goood beer!



rubennyc

Comments: 111
 		Nov 19 (2006) 12:32PM  

Ah, I never heard of it 'til I saw the screen shots of the Vibez. I guess that's to be expected of a 34 year old suburbanite father of 2.

I'm not a really big Shakira fan, though I understand the appeal.






Dominic
Location: Ireland.
Comments: 2396
 		Nov 19 (2006) 02:30PM  

@Malloc
uuuum Guinness....yes our pubs rock.
You should visit Galway, we've a great little city here...especially during the festivals.

I've cork blood in me, where in cork are you situated man...how can you not listen to the radio dude, ray darcy on today fm is a legend!!!!.....

@ruben
In the summer I used to get a lift home from this chick i worked with and she would always play that song, every day, for 4 weeks ...so she kind of irritates me, that foxy foxy gnome....



gmeatfeet

Comments: 14
 		Nov 20 (2006) 12:40AM  

This could be a replacement for my Creative Micro Photo. When will we see a DAPReview.net review?


Dregur

Comments: 3
 		Nov 20 (2006) 09:38AM  

I just compared on how large this thing is...it's friggin' huge for having a micro HDD, it's larger than a Toshiba Gigabeat S!



adamsp70

Comments: 5
 		Nov 21 (2006) 05:11AM  

My Karma died this week, and as if by magic (or is it karma?) - this one appears!

It's bigger, uglier and has less capacity than my Rio - still, that's progress for you.

Says it's available, but i can't find it on any UK-centric online shop.

Has anyone else?



Steve

Comments: 1197
 		Nov 21 (2006) 05:16AM  

I think at this point it's only available in Germany, but should be shipping elsewhere soon.



rubennyc

Comments: 111
 		Nov 21 (2006) 07:53PM  

Posting this here before it rolls off the chatbox:

12GB VIBEZ IN STOCK AT J&R!! [Linky]

Steve, I might not get over there this week. Let us know what you think.



Steve

Comments: 1197
 		Nov 22 (2006) 06:50AM  

I will. Anyone else buying one?


Eswa

Comments: 7
 		Nov 23 (2006) 06:41AM  

I am buying one here in the Netherlands. I like the features, and I don't care that much about size.
It should be here in one week or so.



Dominic
Location: Ireland.
Comments: 2396
 		Nov 23 (2006) 07:15AM  

cool, keep us informed in the vibez thread, please dude....
[ edited Nov 23 (2006) 07:16AM ]



Steve

Comments: 1197
 		Nov 23 (2006) 07:31AM  

12GB for $199.99 at J&R!!

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4144551



Steve

Comments: 1197
 		Nov 23 (2006) 10:05AM  

lately around here I feel like i'm in that Twilight Zone episode where the guys walking around and ain't nobody but him

HELLO!! HELLO!!! oh God, where are all the PEOPLE?!!
[ edited Nov 23 (2006) 10:09AM ]



Dominic
Location: Ireland.
Comments: 2396
 		Nov 23 (2006) 10:50AM  

hey, I'm here....this news is useless to me, j+r in new york, dom in ireland...



Saijin_Naib
Location: Warren, NJ
Comments: 893
 		Nov 23 (2006) 05:41PM  

I finally saw the Descent dom. Its cool Lesbo-looking girl was from Galway, she a friend of yours :p
Oh, J&R not too far away so if anyone is serious about getting one I can buy and ships overseas for youu



Dominic
Location: Ireland.
Comments: 2396
 		Nov 23 (2006) 08:42PM  

no friend of mine.... , ah no i'm sure she's a lovely girl....did you see the american of uk version? the US one was edited (made shorter to appeal to, your, style of horror)



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