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Apple has released software 1.3 for fifth generation iPods. According
to Apple, the software contains bug fixes, and supersedes all previous
versions. iPod Software Version 1.3 for fifth-generation iPods is
available now through the Update feature in iTunes.
Apple today announced the release of two new iPhone and iPod touch
models, each with double the storage capacity of the previous top-end
models. The iPhone now comes in a new 16GB model for $499 (£329 UK),
which will be sold alongside the $399 8GB model. Similarly, the iPod
touch is now available in a 32GB model for $499 (£329 UK), joining the
16GB model for $399 and the 8GB model for $299. “For some users,
there’s never enough memory,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president
of Worldwide iPod and iPhone Product Marketing. “Now people can enjoy
even more of their music, photos and videos on the most revolutionary
mobile phone and best Wi-Fi mobile device in the world.” Both the 16GB
iPhone and the 32GB iPod touch are available now.
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Aluminate is a hybrid Nano case made from aluminum and polycarbonate.
The front of the Aluminate is thin, colorful aluminum and the back is
made of tough, clear polycarbonate.
The combination of
the aluminum and polycarbonate provide superior iPod protection, while
the built in screen and click wheel protectors provide additional
security for the Nano.
ezGear, a leading provider of iPod accessories announces today an extension to their award winning speaker systems with the introduction of the ezGear XL90 Sound Bar speaker system for iPod. The ezGear XL90 Sound Bar incorporates seven (7) speakers to provide a rich sound and full range of audio. The Main unit includes two (2) high range tweeters and four (4) midrange speakers. The separate vented sub-woofer offers strong bass.
The ezGear XL90 Sound Bar comes with an iPod dock that allows you to play your iPod through the system and also charges your iPod at the same time. The Amplifier on the XL90 offers 35 watts of pure clean sound. The front panel includes an LCD display. The ezGear XL90 Sound Bar can be controlled from the front panel buttons or ezGear’s award winning remote control. The remote controls everything in the system including Bass, Treble and allows you to completely navigate your iPod menus. The ezGear XL90 Sound Bar also allows you to play audio from other sources such as your TV or CD player and has a built in AM/FM radio. The ezGear XL90 Sound Bar comes in a classy piano black finish and will work with all iPods.
According to Charlie Bernstein, President of ezGear, LLC, “We are always working to bring something extra for iPod users with each new product we create. Just as the ezView Leather cases have taken over the iPod touch market for protection, we believe the XL90 Sound Bar will be the new standard for iPod speaker systems. The sound is so rich and so clear, and as always, ezGear includes all the extras in this great new product. I have one in my office now and plan to put one in my home shortly.”
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Marware has released a new C.E.O. style case for the Apple iPhone and iPod nano, also a Sidewinder case for iPod nano. The C.E.O. Flip Vue for iPhone is a flip style leather case that features a vertical and horizontal stand capability, a removable 360 degree rotating clip, included screen protector film and microfiber cleaning cloth. You have access to all ports and controls. The C.E.O. Cover Vue is also a flip-open leather case, featuring both a fold-back flap for screen protection, and a second, fold-under flap that offers protection for the iPhone’s Dock Connector. Other features include access to all controls and ports, vertical and horizontal stand capability, a removable 360-degree rotating ratchet clip, and included screen protector film and microfiber cleaning cloth. The C.E.O. Flip Vue and C.E.O. Cover Vue are available in brown or black leather, and sell for $30 each.
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PRIE Ambassador SideHook is as innovative as the iPod touch it was designed for. For starters, we moved the hook to the side into just the right place to double as a stand for watching video. The hook can also be used to attach iPod touch to a belt loop or bag, or can be removed entirely. Next, we added a convenient cardholder on the back, big enough for a driver’s license or commuter card.
The PRIE Ambassador SideHook is available in 5 colors. With 2 versions in black leather for a classic look, or sienna, gold or silver models.
All sensors and ports remain open and available on the iPod touch. To protect the screen, TUNEFILM is included free with PRIE Ambassador SideHook. TUNEFILM, a clear protective film for iPod touch, covers the Multi-touch display and mirrored back.
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How about a little Vaja case love for that new iPhone. Incase you are a Vaja lover like myself than this news could not come at a better time. You can now purchase your defacto case for that new iPhone. It has all of the standard feature of past i-Volution cases and is available in about 10 million color choices.
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SendStation Systems is pleased to announce that its long awaited Dock
Extender for iPod will start shipping on April 05, 2007 and is
available for order now. The Dock Extender allows you to dock the iPod
or attach dock-mounted accessories without constantly peeling your iPod
from its case. Sendstation
iPods have a significant effect on driver performance, according to Drexel University professor of computer science Dario Salvucci, who recently conducted a preliminary study to determine the effects of iPod use while driving. The study, a first in this area, found the effects of using an iPod while driving comparable to those previously reported for dialing a cell phone while on the road.
“These findings serve as a first step toward understanding the potential effects of portable music-player interaction on driver behavior and performance,” said Salvucci. “Surprisingly, despite the plethora of research on driver distraction, there have been no studies to date of how interaction with a portable music player may affect driver performance.”
A 2006 General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) Insurance National Drivers Test study polled 5,288 licensed drivers from all 50 states and found that 20 percent of drivers between the ages of 18 to 24 had selected songs on an iPod while driving.
The Drexel study was conducted on a group of 12 people who reported experience using an iPod. An iPod with both audio and video capability was used for the iPod tasks. While driving, participants selected and played three types of iPod media: music, informational podcasts or videos. They were later tested to see how much attention they paid to a song or video. About 84 percent of the participants paid attention to and understood the media content. Physorg
The Dock saves your valuable desk space with an easy install right into it, through a 3-inch circular hole. You can now seamlessly charge and play your iPod as you sync it to your computer. A stereo-output jack on the Dock lets you listen to your music through your stereo, powered speakers, or headphones.
Note: Requires a 3-inch opening in your desktop or other surface. If your desk does not have a pre-drilled hole in it, you can drill one yourself using a 3-inch hole saw (requires separate purchase, not from Belkin).
Microsoft has issued a patch to fix a problem that left iPods vulnerable to being corrupted if Vista users select the operating system’s Safely Remove Hardware option to eject the iPod.
Apple had already patched several Vista compatibility bugs in iTunes, but has continues to warn users to only use the eject function within iTunes to remove an iPod in Vista. News
endStation Systems today announced a new member to its popular PocketDock line of iPod adaptors: The PocketDock AV. The ultra-compact, thumb-sized iPod adapter provides connections for USB, line out audio, as well a both composite and S-Video, allowing you to sync & charge, attach your iPod to your home stereo and output iPod videos in supreme quality on TVs or projectors.
“The PocketDock AV is the most affordable, yet most versatile all-in-one connectivity solution for your iPod,” says André Klein, SendStation Systems’s founder. “No other option delivers the iPod’s promise on mobility as well as the PocketDocks do. The new PocketDock AV is another great example for this.”
The package includes a stunning 4-in-1 cable for USB and AV connections, drastically reducing the cable clutter mobile users are faced with.
The PocketDock AV comes in black color and is designed to work with most iPod cases. It is built and tested to Apple standards with top-notch quality and carries Apple’s official “Made for iPod” badge.
A UBS analyst said today that indications point to Apple using a different type of memory in its next video iPod, a switch that would significantly affect suppliers Sandisk and Marvell.
UBS analyst Alex Guana said Apple could be working on 16GB and 32GB models of their video iPod that use NAND flash memory, as opposed to hard disk drives, or HDDs. He explained in a client note that a NAND-based video iPod would help increase demand for the memory and drive up its value. Sandisk has been hurt recently by gluts in NAND inventory that sapped prices. Forbes
Apple has released MS. Pac Man for iPod. The game, which is available at $4.99, features all 256 levels from the original arcade game. There are three different modes of play (one especially suited for the iPod), and you can either listen to your own music or the game’s music as you play. This game brings the total number of currently available iPod games to 12.
Starting today, patrons at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art can borrow an iPod for $2 and listen to a tour of the museum’s two latest exhibits.
Apple donated 100 video iPods to the museum, which have been outfitted specifically with walking tours of its new Picasso and Modern Art and Brice Marden exhibits. The tours are broken into one to two minute snippets, appearing like song tracks on the iPod. And in lieu of album art, it has reproductions of the art.
The SFMOMA has already been producing free museum podcasts, but this is the first time it’s offering self-guided iPod tours. And less you are thinking about running off with an iPod, visitors must plunk down their driver’s license and credit card in exchange. The iPods have also been wrapped in a protective case in case they’re dropped. Link
Will become the first lodging brands to offer high-definition, LCD televisions with a digital connectivity panel in all its guest rooms in the U.S. and Canada. Using the new plug-in panel, guests can connect a host of digital devices to view on the flat panel, high-definition screen, including laptops, camcorders, digital cameras, video games and more. The standard 32 inch televisions are also equipped with a 25-watt stereo speaker system so guests can listen to the tunes on their MP3 players and iPods; no headphones required.
“Today’s hotel guests typically travel with many digital devices, not just a laptop, so providing more than high-speed Internet access and WiFi is a must,” said Bob McCarthy, president, North American lodging operations and global brand management, Marriott International. “When we test marketed the HDTV and connectivity panel among guests, the response was overwhelming. This type of in-room technology was critical to them.”
Whether it’s an outdoor party, gig, business meeting or sporting event, the iPA03 portable speaker system is the perfect mobile solution for traveling musicians, entertainers and event coordinators. With a long-lasting rechargeable battery, sturdy aluminum construction and portable design, the iPA03 can be taken anywhere and everywhere. Featuring a high-efficiency amplifier with four inputs for connecting microphones, instruments, CD/MP3 players, and a docking station for iPods, the iPA03 is sure to make your next mobile event a success.
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This unique iPod shuffle carrier is the perfect case to keep your shuffle safe and tangle-free! The durable hard shell exterior provides protection, while inside, the ingenious cable management system keeps your headphones wrapped up and ready to go. Simply snap the shuffle in, zip it up and toss it into your purse, briefcase or luggage for easy travel.
Griffin’s Spring Case Collection includes:
Reflect for iPod with video & nano (MSRP - $24.99) - Find out why Griffin’s Reflect cases were the buzz of MacWorld and CES this year. Reflect’s tinted reflective polycarbonate shell protects the iPod and hides the screen from prying eyes. But whenever backlighting is activated, the screen becomes visible through the tinted case. Think of it as privacy glass for your iPod. Two Reflect models are available: one for iPod nano, and the other for 30GB, 60GB and 80GB iPod with video.
Centerstage for iPod with video with mirror finish (MSRP - $24.99) - Griffin’s Centerstage case with the integrated flip stand receives an update, adding a tinted, reflective finish. A tinted, reflective, polycarbonate shell protects the iPod and hides the screen from prying eyes, but the screen shows through whenever backlighting is active. Centerstage’s unique flip stand design uses an anodized aluminum stand to prop the case at the ideal viewing angle.
iClear Photo for iPod with video & nano (MSRP - $24.99, 19.99) - The iClear Photo case for iPod (first announced as iClear Custom) is a totally customizable clear polycarbonate case that allows you to insert your own artwork … photos of dogs in cowboy hats, drawings, tiny watercolors that reveal the depths of your innermost soul… it’s your call. The case protects both artwork and iPod in a thin, lightweight durable shell that allows access to all ports and controls. Two models are available to fit iPod nano and 30GB, 60GB and 80GB iPod with video.
Trio Plus for iPod nano (MSRP - $29.99) This update bundles interchangeable covers in assorted colors along with Griffin’s popular 3-way leather case: 1. Trio Plus’ slim inner sleeve protects the iPod, screen and all, while you use it. 2. Snap on one of the five included wraparound covers for added protection while while carrying. 3. Snap on a cover with a secure steel clip for belt, bag, or armband use on the run. Two color configurations are available: a black sleeve with red, blue and silver covers, and a white sleeve with pink, sky blue and yellow covers.
California Roll (MSRP - $19.99) - Griffin’s soft-sided roll-up case is great for stashing your iPod, earphones and other accessories in a single wrap-and-go design. California Roll uses three mesh pockets to hold your iPod snug in a no-scratch sleeve. Two additional pockets hold earphones, cords, whatever. Roll the case up and secure it with the wide elasticized fabric band. It’s free-form and efficient — perfect for riding in a computer bag, purse or backpack.
Pricing & Availability
Griffin’s new cases for iPod, priced between $19.99 and $29.99, are available now. Find them on Griffin’s website, and at major retailers throughout the globe. For more information, please visit www.griffintechnology.com.
Mexican flight attendants now serve fistfuls of salted snacks, carbonated drinks and, for about $5, iPods. By renting the iconic music and video device to passengers, low-cost airline Volaris has got the jump on U.S giants, such Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines Inc. and UAL Corp.’s United Airlines, who have been talking for months about offering iPod seat connections.
“We’re the first to use iPod’s. We like it because no one else has it,” said public relations officer Alfonso Collantes.
Volaris began handing out the 30 Gigabyte devices free on Feb. 8, but will soon start charging 50 pesos per flight.
