October 22, 2005

iPod Video: Greatest thing since sliced bread

Here are some new reviews on Apple's new iPod

Review: Video IPod (InformationWeek)
Apple iPod 30GB (ABC)
New iPod opens the floodgates of portable video potential. (IGN)
Apple Ipod Video VNUNET
Apple Does It Again (CBS)
Review: 30GB iPod with video (PlayList)

October 20, 2005

Apple video- capable iPod Reviews

In 30GB and 60GB models that hold up to 15,000 songs, full-color album art and up to 25,000 photos, the new iPod makes the most of your music and more. With support for up to 150 hours of video and a 2.5-inch color display, the new iPod lets you take music videos and TV shows on the road.

Apple video- capable iPod Review NYT
Apple video- capable iPod Review WSJ
Apple video- capable iPod Review DesignTechnica
Apple video- capable iPod Review LAtimes
Apple video- capable iPod Review ARS

October 19, 2005

the black iPod Video looks pretty

Chris Diclerico unpacks his steamy black iPod video.

His Words

The packaging is disappointing, but the iPod is incredible.

Seen at Gizmodo

October 18, 2005

the white iPod Video is so not pretty

the folks over at Engadget via the way of Garrett M., has a cool unpacking photo experience and comparison of the new video capable iPod and the old iPod.

iPod Video reviews roundup coming soon

Apple ships first video iPods, lanyard nano headphones

According to AppleInsider, Apple Computer on Monday began shipping the first batch of video-enabled iPods

Based on delivery estimates provided by Apple's online store, some early adopters who paid for overnight shipping can expect to receive their new iPods as early as Tuesday,

In other news, Apple last week also shipped a small batch of the lanyard headphones for the iPod nano. The accessory had been backordered for a month and a half.

podtv.jp

Today Media Engine, Japan announced the launch of podtv.jp, a new website that will offer video for your video playing iPod.

The site is reportedly the first Free iPod TV Station. err ... anyway Free Content - the site will launch in a few days.

PS... I haven't done a translation in a while, but I think it will work seamlessly with iTunes 6

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Eminem iPod + iTunes commercial returns

After briefly appearing online last week following Apple's special event, the new iPod + iTunes commercial featuring Eminem is now back on the company's website for viewing reports iLounge

The commercial uses Eminem's, oh so very tired "Lose Yourself" - I am sure this has to do with the fact he has a greatest hits coming out that will feature the song.

Anyway after the commercial disappeared, bloggers speculated on the reasons for its disappearance.

Eminem is a Diva, Apple embarrassed by similarity to 3 year old lugz ad ... etc.

October 16, 2005

Hollywood wants cut of iPod video cash

Hollywood's actors, directors and writers unions said Saturday they would vet Apple's new iPod portable video player so members get their share of residuals writes Japan Today

"The announcement today unveiling the Apple Video iPod represents the latest chapter in the ongoing technological evolution of our industry," said a joint statement by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the Directors Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild, the Writers Guild of America East and the Writers Guild of America West.

"We have not yet heard from the responsible employers of our members, but we look forward to a dialogue that ensures that our members are properly compensated for this exploitation of their work," said the statement.

"As the representatives for the creative community, we embrace new technologies that expand distribution of material featuring the work of our members," they said.

October 14, 2005

video - capable iPod = higher theft rates? + Ployer looses a reader for Apple iPod Video Binge

Over the past few months, there have been numerous stories on the high theft rates of the steamy iPod players. New York, LA and London have all warned iPod users about this problem.

According to reports the signature white headphones are a dead giveaway, police departments advised iPod users to use different headphones, in addition to keeping their iPod hidden.

With the introduction of the iPod with video playing capabilities, more users will have their iPod out for the world to see. This could mean more problems for law enforcement?

In other iPod Video news, I lost a reader (at least for a couple of months) over my iPod binge on October 12. Truth is I warned you guys.

Creating Video for iPod

With QuickTime 7 Pro, you can create your own videos that will play on the new iPod. Already have great home movies you want to play on your iPod? No problem. QuickTime 7 Pro helps you easily convert them to a format that iPod understands.

Creating Video for iPod Apple

How to create videos from DVDs for new iPod (with video) on the Windows platform. Engadget