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Hasbro (PlaySkool) and Creative have teamed up to create an MP3 player… for babies.

Shinyshinytv: They’re standard-looking baby toys, except with an MP3 player made by Creative that slots into the back, allowing you to fill your baby’s ears with sweet, sweet music. Or the very apt Cradle Of Filth, obviously. They had several styles on display, which can all play for up to two hours, and are DRM-compatible.

Unfortunately they’re only at the prototype stage, but representatives assured us they’re expected to go on sale in the US and Europe in Autumn, costing well under $50 (38 euro).

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Anythingbutipod: Indicative of the global success of Creative’s Creative Zen V and V Plus flash players is the TravelSound Zen V speaker system/docking station announced yesterday in Japan (…).

The TravelSound Zen V is designed exclusively for use with the V and V Plus, allowing simultaneous music playing and battery charging. Priced at an incredible $109 (about 85 euros), the speakers measure 9.3″ x 5.3″ x 2.2″ and are bundled with a wireless remote control, AC adapter, stereo audio cable, carrying pouch, quick start guide, and other paperwork.

The unit itself weighs 1.7 pounds, is equipped with an antenna for the FM tuner built into the V Plus, and features surround sound, mute button, volume controls, and a mode button (for what, we have no idea: I studied Japanese for over 10 years, but I’m still very rusty).

The TravelSound Zen V should be available in Japan in early December, with preorders being accepted in late November.

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Creative will come up with a speaker system for the 30GB and newly confirmed 60GB Zen Vision:M, as well as the Zen V and upcoming Zen V Plus flash players.
No specs, no pricing, no further details. Just an inferior picture and a name: the TravelDock Z500. (source: anythingbutipod)

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ABC News announces that Dell will exit the MP3 player market. Almost at the same time Creative joined Apple and Sandisk introduced an 8GB Player, doubling the maximum capacity of the iPod Nano. Will the Sansa e280 music player be a real iPod rival or must we believe the 32GB ipod rumour?

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