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Reuters is reporting on a a JP Morgan report that claims Apple will launch a cheaper version of the iPhone in the fourth quarter based on the ultra-slim iPod Nano music player.
Kevin Chang, a JP Morgan analyst based in Taiwan, cited people in the supply channel that he did not name and an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office for his report.
Apple filed a patent application document that refers to a multifunctional handheld device with a circular touch pad control, similar to the Nano’s scroll wheel.
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Apple Computer Inc. has started selling a $149 iPod Nano and lowered the price of its budget iPod Shuffles reports Sfgate
The new, 1-GB iPod Nano, which can store up to 240 songs in a memory chip, has the same physical size and shape as the 2-GB (500 songs) and 4-GB (1,000 songs) models that sell for $199 and $249, respectively.
The new Nano and the repriced Shuffles hit store shelves on Tuesday.
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Griffin Technology has announced iClear, a new Polycarbonate Case for iPod nano.
Clear's tough, polycarbonate two piece case is strong enough to take the daily abuse of any lifestyle, yet attractive enough to be worthy of iPod nano. iClear offers full screen protection without adding unnecessary bulk or weight. Simply place iPod nano into the to casing, and slide the rear section securely in place.
You'll sleep better too.
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Princeton , Japan has announced the "PSP-IPSH," a new 2ch active speaker for iPod nano/shuffle. The new speaker will be launched in January for 6,980 Yen.
The PSP-IPSH of no relation to Sony's PSP works like a standard dock/speaker. It charges your iPod, while making noise. Errr. is it just me of does the PSP-IPSH logo look like the PSP logo? Measures 176x33x99mm (width x depth x height), and weighs 235g.
Ipod Nano not included... via
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WINZZ recently announced a new line cases called iFace, for 1 ~ 5G iPod, and iPod nano, with two covers series, five elements series & hot wave series.
iFace is the world first interchangeable iPod case, designed to allow user to change the cover freely to fit their moods or outfits.
iFace V1.0, iFace V1.1 & iFace nano V1.0 – US$24.95
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The term 'podcast' has been declared Word of the Year by the New Oxford American Dictionary.
The official term, to be added to the online version of the dictionary during the next update early next year, is defined as "a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar program, made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal audio player".
The word is derived from a combination of "broadcasting" and "iPod".
According to a recent Pew Internet and American Life Project survey "Podcasts" are catching on with people who own iPods or other digital-music players. Twenty-nine percent of U.S. adults who own MP3 players like Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod say they have downloaded podcast programs from the Internet. In Pew's poll, 11 percent of respondents said they owned an MP3 player, putting the total U.S. ownership at 22 million. Of those with MP3 players, 29 percent reported listening to a podcast. Pew said the survey has a 7.5 percent margin of error.
A Podcast consists of high resolution MP3 or other audio files wrapped in a RSS feed, RSS or really simple scripting is widely used on the web as a means to create news feeds or product updates that can be read bybrowsers and other websites. Podcasts have grown in prominence along with Weblogs, the online diaries that serve as alternative news sources reports LordPercy.
The term was coined by journalist Ben Hammersley and although originally derived from combining "broadcasting" and "iPod", this definition has become something of a misnomer as podcasts can be listened to on any digital music player reports BBC.
Some have criticised the term for giving too much credit to Apple, which had little to do with the development of the technology and some have tried to suggest alternative terms such as blogcasting or audioblogging.
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Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod nano music player was among the top-selling electronic items on Amazon.com on Friday and some models sold out on a top retailer's Web site as consumers stocked up on holiday gifts on one of the year's busiest shopping days reports Reuters
Retailer Best Buy Co.'s Web site was sold out of both the white and black versions of the 4-gigabyte nano priced at $249.99.
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Marware is offering the CEO Billfold Wallet for iPod nano. Features include:
Leather outer construction
Leather-lined interior
Credit card pockets
Secure ID Pocket
Full-size cash compartment
Plastic screen and click wheel protector for nano
Can charge nano in the billfold
Easy access to hold button & earphone jack
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Apple Computer customers in Mexico and the United Kingdom have joined the class-action lawsuit to make Apple pay for allegedly defective screens on new iPod nano music players, lawyers said.
A class-action lawsuit on behalf of all iPod nano buyers in Mexico and the United Kingdom was filed in the US District Court for Northern California on November 4.
The suit mirrored one filed against Apple on behalf of US nano buyers last month reports Yahoo News
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UBERGIZMO - Pacific Rim Technologies have unveiled a couple of new iPod nano accessories. Available from the second week of November onwards, the $49.99 nano iCradle allows users to control their nano resting in a cradle from up to 30 feet away with a remote. The cradle doubles up as a sync/charger for the nano as well. The $19.99 nano Gel Shield is a silicone case that comes in white, blue, and black colors, protecting your nano from dust and lint. It is also packaged with a lanyard stereo headset, and a click wheel and screen protector.
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|  Griffin Technology has announced a new iTrip FM transmitter for Apple's iPod nano. Griffin's SmartDisplay technology seamlessly integrates all functions and features with the iPod nano. iTrip information is displayed on the best screen in the industry: the gorgeous iPod nano screen.
One touch navigation puts all iTrip functions at your fingertip. This also makes iTrip for iPod nano the easiest-to-operate FM transmitter, ever
via iLounge
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| Consumers upset about their iPod nano screen becoming easily scratched have filed a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California in San Jose against Apple Computer, demanding their money back plus a share of the company's profits. Shortly after the iPod Nano was released, Apple boards were filled with compliants.
The lawsuit alleges nano owner Jason Tomczak rubbed a paper towel on the face of his nano and "that alone left significant scratches." I am sure it was probably really dry, hard paper
Via Apple Insider
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According to Macworld, South Korea's anti-trust regulator plans to question Apple Computer and Samsung about unfair trading practices.
Samsung is said to have sold a significant amount of its NAND flash memory chips to Apple at a discounted rate for the launch of the iPod nano.
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According to UBS Investment Research, Apple may produce and sell more than 10 million of its new iPod nano digital music players during the three month period ending in December.
Meanwhile, analyst Ben Reitzes believes Apple may produce a new hard disk drive (HDD)-based iPod before the end of the year.
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A number of Korea MP3 player makers have cut prices in an effort to compete with the iPod Nano. Telecoms Korea reports Apple set iPod nano 2GB models at 230,000 won ($ about 221), about half the price of other products.
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Apple Computer has promised to would replace defective iPod nano screens that have cracked after a flurry of complaints.
According to reports in the Wall Street Journal, a "vendor quality problem" caused cracking on a small number of iPod nano screens, said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing. The problem affected "less than one-tenth of 1%" of the nanos shipped, Schiller said.
Affected customers simply need to contact Apple to arrange a free replacement unit.
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A number of iPod nano owners are complaining about the device’s screen getting scratched too easily reports iLounge. Apple's support forum contains several hundred postings discussing the flaw, with some claiming that their nano's screen is unreadable because of the scratches. The majority of nano owners made it clear that the device was not treated badly and said pockets, fingernails and soft cloths all caused extreme scuffing.
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According to American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu, black models of the iPod nano are outselling white models. "Our checks continue to indicate good iPod nano sales, albeit not great," Wu said in a research noted obtained by iLounge. "Black nanos are selling well, while white nanos continue to lag. We are hearing that Apple grossly underestimated demand for the $249 black 4GB iPod nano and is realigning its supply chain to meet this demand dynamic."
"In the meantime, we believe some customers looking for a black 4GB iPod nano end up buying a black 2GB nano or white 4 GB nano as a compromise," he said. "We continue to believe that iPod nano may need a storage upgrade and/or price cut to spur sales beyond black 4GB iPod nanos."
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Taiwan vendors of non-brand name flash-based MP3 players have reduced their retail prices by 10-20% for 512MB models and 20-35% for 1GB models in an effort to avoid potential stagnant sales or excess inventory due to the launch of Apple Computer's iPod nano reports DigiTimes
Although Apple has not yet announced when and at what retail prices the iPod nano will be launched in the Asia market, source claim that USA prices indicate that the iPod nano will have a large competitive impact on the Taiwan market.
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Speck Products, which offers iPod cases, today announced nine new iPod nano cases that will be on retail shelves in October.
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There is a debate on whether Apple's iPod Nano infringes on Creative's Zen Nano Plus. According to Apple haters (I kid) - the Creative Zen Nano Plus launched before the iPod Nano, it's a flash-based player - the iPod Nano is a flash-based player, the Creative Zen Nano Plus is available in black or white - the iPod Nano is available in black or white - so the iPod Nano totally copied from Creative the Zen Nano Plus
According to the register, a Creative spokesman acknowledged Apple's use of the Nano name long after the Zen's arrival, and confirmed that the company's legal department was also aware of the matter. However, he would not comment on any action Creative may or may not take.
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law professor Lars Smith told The Mac Observer that, while Apple's use of the word "nano" after Creative had already established it in the marketplace may seem like infringement, such a claim requires a multi-factored test by a court, which includes comparing the marks' look ("Zen" is much more prominent on Creative's page than "Nano," he pointed out), typical consumer knowledge, the junior user's intent (which would be Apple's intent, in this case) and more.
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Kensington this week unveiled the SX 2000 Speakers. The SX 2000 Speakers for iPod combines speaker technology from NXT with an industrial design that complements the iPod and the new iPod nano. Thanks to breakthrough flat-panel SurfaceSound speaker technology from NXT, the speakers deliver superior bass, more balanced sound, and a wider "sweet spot" versus traditional cone speakers writes ipodnn.
"Unlike traditional speakers, the SX 2000 Speakers for iPod truly fill the room with sound from both the front and rear of the speaker -- and at higher volume levels." Kensington's SX 2000 speakers' price point has been fixed at US $159.99.
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Apple today introduced the iPod nano, a full-featured iPod that holds 1,000 songs yet is thinner than a standard #2 pencil and weighing only 1.5 ounces. The iPod nano comes in two models-the 4GB iPod nano holds up to 1,000 songs and the 2GB iPod nano holds up to 500 songs. Other features include Apple's innovative Click Wheel for precise, one-handed navigation, and its ultra-portable design fits into even the smallest pocket. The iPod nano is available immediately, the 4GB model is priced at just $249 and the 2GB model is priced at just $199, with both models available in stunning white or black designs.
ipod nano press release
iPod Nano Combines Beauty, Function
ipod nano at ilounge
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Apple's sleek new iPod, called the iPod Nano.
I am in LOVE yall.
Features of the iPod Nano
* Holds up to 1,000 songs and full-color album art
* Only 3.5 x 1.6 x 0.27 inches and 1.5 ounces
* Bright 1.5-inch color LCD display
* Up to 14 hours of battery life(1)
* Apple Click Wheel
* Charges and syncs via USB
* Accessory-compatible Dock connector
* Completely skip-free playback
* Works with Mac OS X or Windows 2000/XP
* Plays music, podcasts and audiobooks
* Holds up to 25,000 photos
* Syncs contacts, calendars and to-do lists
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I am about to have Apple's baby ( I LOVE THE IPOD NANO) . This is hot .
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Apple Computer has announced the iPod nano , a new portable music player.
iPod Nano Features
500 song/2GB
1,000 song/4GB capacities,
a color display
click wheel.
The device is no more than 62% the size of the iPod mini, weighs 1.5 ounces (42 grams) writes Engadget. The iPod Nano will come in black and white. $199 and $249 pricetag. Dock ($29) not included.
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