February 28, 2006
Right after Apple Computer revealed the iPod Hi-fi, the press slipped into to a bedroom upstairs for a steamy session with the iPod Hi-fi. As the photo Evidence shows at engadget..clothes came off. After all the build up for Apple's fun event today, I am a little disappointed... this certainly is not a must have for me... yes it's pretty.. but I never listen to music at home... so this would just catch dust...
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Apple Computer announced a Apple Leather Case for iPod/.
Help protect your iPod or iPod nano from dust and scratches with Apple's Leather Case. It features a slim, form-fitting design that maintains its shape and a soft microfiber interior that ensures a snug, secure fit when your iPod is inside.
Removing your iPod is a breeze, thanks to an ingenious black ribbon built into the case. Just give it a gentle tug and your iPod slides out gracefully, just enough for you to view the screen or pull it out completely.
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February 27, 2006
Wired has a how to 'Put Your DVDs on a Video iPod' . Yes you would be breaking the law, but you could always say it was research for an article...
1. Decrypt the DISC
Software like DVDFab Decrypter (www.dvdidle.com/free.htm) removes a DVD's copy protection. Remember, this is the illegal part, which is why DVD decrypting software is always a moving target. Should DVDFab disappear, a replacement is just a Google search away.
2. Combine the Video files
Ripping a DVD produces a bunch of cryptically named .VOB files. VOBMerge 2.5 (medlem.spray.se/evilmastr/mainmenu.php) will string them together. To find the movie, look for a series of very large files named something like VTS_07_1.VOB, VTS_07_2.VOB, and so on.
3. Convert the Movie
Use an app like 3GP_Converter (www.videohelp.com/tools?tool=3GP_Converter) to turn your movie into an iPod-compatible MPEG-4 file. Select "Model: MP4, for iPod" as the conversion mode (there is also an option for the PSP). The resulting file is ready for iTunes.
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February 23, 2006
Pink Uk, has launced the Pink Commuter tie. The Commuter tie features a pocket on the reverse of the tie which will hold an iPod Nano securely there's also an extra fabric loop to keep wires out of sight and close to the body.
The tie itself is made from 100% silk the Commuter tie and is available in navy, red and pink. It's your for £49.
via TechDigest
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February 18, 2006
Online Retail Giant, Amazon.com Inc. plans to launch its own Internet music service to rival Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Amazon.com also plans to sell its own branded portable music players and a subscription service that would offer deep discounts and preloaded songs to users of its music players reports ComputerWorld
The company is in advanced talks with four global music companies about a digital music service that could be launched as early as this summer, according to the report.
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February 10, 2006
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a chip that allows you to listen to an iPod using your forearm as the transmission wire for the audio signals reports CNET
KAIST believes the prototype chip solves some of the problems encountered in setting up personal-area networks that take advantage of the body's ability to conduct electricity. Computer scientists have long envisioned connecting the numerous personal electronic devices the average technology fan carries around each day, but wiring those devices together is impractical, and Bluetooth connections are prone to interference, said Seong-Jun Song, a professor at KAIST.
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February 9, 2006
The availability of wireless iPods looks like it will really happen after PortalPlayer, the chip maker behind the Apple music player's audio logic, announced plans to add Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support to its products reports Reg Hardware.
PortalPlayer said it will integrate its PP5022 audio chip family with CSR's UniFi Wi-Fi and Bluetooth controller. It will demonstrate a reference platform based on the combined technology next week at the 3GSM show in Barcelona.
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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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February 6, 2006
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Apple repairing iPod nano screens free-of-charge |
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Apple Computer, which last year said cracks in the displays of its iPod nano digital music players were an isolated issue, continues this year to repair such damages free-of-charge and has instructed its partners to do the same reports Apple Insider
In a message last week to its service providers in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, the company said any customer reporting that their iPod nano's screen had cracked should have their repairs processed as "covered repairs."
"The AppleCare Repair Center will also be processing such repairs as covered repairs," the company added. This means iPod nano owners with cracked displays should be able to contact AppleCare via telephone to arrange for their players to be serviced under warranty.
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February 2, 2006
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iPod Video Aluminum Hardcase |
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Keep Your New iPod Looking and Working Like New with the Aluminum Hardcase from Saunders
# 100% aluminum back protects your iPod but is light, strong and durable
# Clear polycarbonate front is shatter and heat resistant
# Easy access to click-wheel, function buttons, charger port and headphone jack while inside the case
# Lanyard and removable belt clip included
# Stuffbak Loss Protection Service label included with all web orders
via uber gizmo
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