Few corporations are likely to ban iPods in the workplace, but whether Apple and other manufacturers of MP3 players shoulder some responsibility to add security to their devices - and how effective that security would be – is a growing debate.
Apple said on Monday that it has sold its 100 millionth iPod, marking a major milestone in the product's history.
Since introducing the iPod in November 2001, the company has unveiled more than 10 new iPod models. The music player has also sparked an ecosystem of more than 4,000 accessories, ranging from fashionable cases to speaker systems. More than 70 percent of 2007 model cars in the United States currently offer iPod connectivity.
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Light aircraft maker LoPresti Speed Merchants is adding the ability to use an iPod as a flight data recorder, more commonly known as "black box," to its Fury piston aircraft. The airplane will include an iPod dock connector, and will be able to send data to the iPod for storage.
Everyone loves the iPod. Not everyone loves iTunes. It's not that iTunes is a bad application, but it does limit what you can do with your iPod. This article will show you how to free yourself from the one computer, one music library shackles of iTunes using alternative software for managing the iPod. When you're done here, you'll be able to add music and movies to your iPod from any computer - and retain almost every other useful feature iTunes brings to your iPod.
The conservative blogger Andrew Sullivan once grumpily lamented the rise of "the iPod people." Walking down a New York street in February 2005, Sullivan saw each person "in his own musical world, walking to their soundtrack, stars in their own music video, almost oblivious to the world around them." Even as he copped to owning an iPod of his own—one of 67 million sold since its debut in 2001—Sullivan saw civilization crumbling in the friendly, well-designed face of the little Apple digital music player.
Everyone’s got an opinion on iPod, and everyone thinks they know the player inside out. They’re wrong. Here’s five facts you never knew about Apple’s almighty music machine.
Apple announced that the iPod shuffle is now available in five colors; Blue, pink, green, orange and the original silver. The 1GB iPod shuffle costs $79. "When we designed the new shuffle we entered into a new space of fashion - the idea that you can wear it in your favorite color is a great extension," Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, told Macworld.
This is a short movie about a fictional new generation accessory that interacts with your iPod or iPhone through your window blinds. Superior performance and technology that drives iBlinds to create innovative dynamic living room space through your own music.
As a sign of the global reach of the iPod, an Australian bank has opted to use the music player as a benchmark to track currency values worldwide. Commonwealth Securities has launched an iPod index, based on the cost of the 2 gigabyte iPod Nano player as a way of showing if a currency is overvalued. The idea stems from The Economist magazine's Big Mac index. The bank has chosen the iPod since they are all made in China and its price - in theory - should be consistent.
A senior Microsoft executive was so frustrated by his experience with digital music players made by Microsoft’s partners that he proposed turning to Apple’s iPod for salvation, documents made public as part of an Iowa antitrust case reveal. The outgoing head of the Microsoft division in charge of Windows, Jim Allchin, was so distraught by his experience using the music players on offer in 2003 that he considered calling Steve Jobs, the documents show.
Ah, isn’t it good to be back from the holidays, showing off the latest gadgets you received as gifts from your family? That new iPod, for example, will be great for storing files, especially because your company won’t allow you to take home your laptop for some silly security reason. No one will ever guess all the stuff you need is around your neck, stored in a little silver Mini.
The top treat in the sleek, high-tech machines operated by her company and ZoomSystems at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is a top-of-the-line Apple iPod that fetches $349 before tax. It comes with a money-back guarantee, and it doesn't drop from anywhere. A sophisticated robotic arm gently guides the mini-music machine to the buyer's hands. "We've done about $55,000 in a month in gross sales just for the one on Concourse A," said Leopold, executive vice-president and owner Business Traveler Services. "This is becoming the future for some high-end products in places like airports where space is at a premium." Статья о том, как по России доставка грузов реализуется. Советую почитать
Joggers using the iPod Sport kit to keep fit are putting their personal privacy at risk, warn scientists. The academics showed how easy it was to track those using the combination of music player and running shoe sensor. In the worst scenario suggested by the scientists, stalkers could use the tracking data to "engineer" encounters with victims.
One of the great joys about a device like the iPod is that it doesn't just do music. It does videos. It does text. It does games. It does pictures. You can use it as a portable hard drive. With the proper hardware, it can do radio and it can record voice memos and do even more. The device is so flexible, one is constantly finding new ways the Apple engineers have thought of to break out of the MP3-player box and give more power to both developers and end users. The iPod's Notes feature is a great example of this power.
If you enhance your workout with the new Nike + iPod Sport Kit, you may be making yourself a surveillance target. A report from four University of Washington researchers to be released Thursday reveals that security flaws in the new RFID-powered device from Nike and Apple make it easy for tech-savvy stalkers, thieves and corporations to track your movements. With just a few hundred dollars and a little know-how, someone could even plot your running routes on a Google map without your knowledge.
If you can get past the fact that iPods are some of the most frequently stolen consumer devices on Earth, and you might consider developing and providing material on this platform, interactive presentations add a great new spin to an already amazing device. This article will introduce you to the basics of interactive iPod design and show where you can learn more about iPod multimedia development.
Since its retail debut on Nov. 15, customer interest in Zune has been lackluster, analysts report. Early reviews of the product have been less than stellar as well. According to a research note published Tuesday by PiperJaffray senior research analyst Gene Munster, only 8 percent of 40 retailers surveyed by the firm recommend the Zune to customers, while 75 percent recommend Apple's iPod.
Sure, you can easily listen to your iPod in your car. However, if you want to take your hacking skills to the next level, this hack gives you the knowledge you need to give your iPod the props it deserves by integrating it into your car’s interior. Once you’ve completed this hack, your iPod will have a permanent place in your car, integrated with the car’s electrical systems.
The nano RED is just like Apple’s regular line of iPod nano’s but it’s got a much greater cause. A portion ($10) of every iPod nano RED is donated to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS in Africa.
Apple is launching a new 8 GB model of the iPod nano Red Special Edition that holds up to 2,000 songs and is available for US$249, joining the 4 GB model priced at $199. The company will contribute $10 from the sale of each iPod nano Red - which comes in a red aluminum enclosure and features 24 hours of battery life - to the Global Fund to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Brian writes: "I looked everywhere for a lightweight solar iPod charger. Nothing fancy, just something I could attach to the top of my backpack. I couldn’t find one anywhere, I couldn’t even find instructions on how to build one. So, I set about building one for myself. As this was all about getting very light materials, this set-up is very simple but the charger has no protection from branches, rain, or marmots."
If a recent patent filing is any indication, Apple may abandon the iconic wheel that has become virtually synonymous with its popular iPod music players. The company had previously explored replacing the click wheel with a virtual one as part of a touch-sensitive display. But now Apple appears to be looking at a third option: a touch-sensitive frame surrounding the display. Rather than click a physical button or press a virtual one on the screen, users would touch an area on the frame to operate their iPod.
The hacker known as "DVD Jon," a.k.a. Jon Lech Johansen, has thcracked the digital rights management technologyat Apple uses to protect songs purchased through its iTunes digital music store. The Norway native is reportedly considering licensing the code through his firm, DoubleTwist Ventures.
Michael writes: "The Video iPod could be a very fun gaming platform with the right titles on the device. Not every kind of game will work with the click wheel interface, so only certain existing titles will be able to excel on the iPod. After taking a look at the current (and very small) list of titles available for the iPod…including Pac-Man, Zuma, Mahjong, Texas Hold’em Poker, Tetris, Bejeweled, and others…I’ve compiled a list of 10 titles that I think should be in future rounds of iPod games."
Security and quality assurance experts reacted negatively to Apple's efforts to blame manufacturing problems that resulted in iPod MP3 players shipping with a virus that affects Microsoft's Windows operating system. Security professionals, including Microsoft's own product release virus scanning chief, called Apple's efforts to deflect blame onto Microsoft misleading and said the batch of factory-infected iPods reveals a troubling lack of thoroughness in the company's manufacturing process.
Ryan Faas writes: "Apple has released the finest set of iPods to date and it has done so by listening to the needs and concerns of its customers. This new generation of video iPods has raised the bar for many types of portable entertainment devices. Likewise, the new iPod Nanos and the iPod Shuffle illustrate Apple's ability to listen to its customers and deliver an excellent product. If you've been holding off buying an iPod of any kind, now may be the best time to finally spend the money and treat yourself to one."
Adam Pash writes: "Recently Apple announced that you can buy video games for your 5G video iPod for 5 bucks a pop. But what if you don't own a video iPod? What if you're stuck in the world of pre-video obsolescence? Worse yet, what if you don't have 5 bucks? The new games for sale at the iTunes Store aren't for you, and that's not quite so cool. Luckily, you can still play video games like Texas Hold 'Em, Tetris, and Bejeweled (all of which are for sale at the iTunes Store) on pretty much any iPod with a little bit of virtual elbow grease for free. Here's how." She used magento ecommerce design last month.
In this massive review by Jacqui Cheng you get a pretty good idea of how good the new iPod nano really is: "When it's all said and done, this is a solid upgrade to the 1G nano. The better battery life, an improved screen, lower price, and colored cases, means that the 2G nano gets a solid 8. We still don't like Apple charging more for black and not including software with the iPod."
Eugenia Loli-Queru writes: "For the 5th+ iPod generation Apple has just introduced downloadable games and so far they offer 9 games for $4.99 each. Looking back in the classic era of computer gaming we remember some real gems that would fit right into the "keep it simple stupid" philosophy of the iPod. So, let's have some fun and suggest 10 classic games that would specifically work well with the iPod scroll wheel interface."
This new guide includes a step-by-step in how to rip the 640×480 resolution for the new iPod 5G software, well-known iPod video conversion guides, and how to categorize the movies more efficiently.
There's been a lot of drooling in the news since Apple released the new iPod nano just 2 days ago. If you want detailed high definition pics that compare it to the previous version check out AppleInsider. For unpacking pr0n of a sexy blue second generation iPod nano head over to this photostream on Flickr. Looking good! :)
The new iPod features a 60 percent brighter and more vibrant 2.5-inch color display perfect for watching TV shows and now movies. It is available in a 30GB model at the price of $249 and an 80GB model, which holds up to 20,000 songs or 100 hours of video, for $349.
The new iPod shuffle, is now the world’s smallest digital music player with nearly half the size of the original. It is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just half an ounce and features a stunning all-new aluminum design and a built-in clip which makes it the most wearable iPod ever. The new iPod shuffle contains one gigabyte of flash memory which holds up to 240 songs, and is more affordable than ever at just $79.
The all-new iPod nano comes with a new aluminum body, an incredible 24 hours of battery life and more than twice the music capacity for the same price as the previous generation. It also features Apple’s innovative Click Wheel and an even smaller, thinner and lighter design available in silver, pink, green, blue and black.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s inside a pair of iPod earbuds, here’s your chance to take a look. Though Apple has gone through several different iterations of its now-famous pack-ins, this particular pair is from the batch shipped with the most recent iPods - nano and 5G.
The Bridge works with Harmon Kardon's iPod friendly AVR 40 Series receivers (AVR 740, 340, 240, 140 models). Included in The Bridge kit are various docking connectors, making it compatible with 3G or higher iPods, including the video models (note that video and photos will not be displayed onscreen). Simply connect the single plug into the back of the "DMP - The Bridge" input on the receiver and you're ready to go.
TubeSock grabs YouTube videos from the web and copies them to your video iPod, Mac, or PlayStation Portable. TubeSock knows how to convert the video using the codecs and bitrates best for each device. It can even add the video to iTunes for you.
Apple's iPod line has gone months without an update. It's been nearly a year since the portable music player added new capabilities, such as the ability to play video, or appeared in a new form factor, like the slimmed-down nano. In the rapid-fire world of technology toys, that's usually the sign of a product line that's gotten long in the tooth. And yet, iPods continue to fly off the shelves just as fast as Apple can make them.
Wilson Rothman writes: "For a field already glutted with gadgets, the Nike + iPod kit is the most elegant of high-tech runner's aids. An instrument the size of a pebble measures your pace from a pocket inside one of Nike's specially designed shoes. The pebble streams data to a computer that keeps time and calculates caloric burn. Instead of making you buy a whole new computerized accessory, Nike and Apple decided to use a computer you may already own, an iPod nano."
There's seemingly no end to the ways companies will try to accessorize Apple's popular music player. This article takes a look at some of the most outlandish items, from a docking station for the bathroom to an iPod belt buckle, and even a leather thong. (No, not that kind.)
From jackets with built-in iPod controls to belt buckles that house your iPod shuffle, Dan Frakes looks at a slew of iPod accessories that have one thing in common - you'll find them in the clothing section.
The iPod is rapidly turning into the early 21st century equivalent of the Maidenform Lady—you never know where one is going to show up next.
According to informants inside the Cupertino-based computer giant, the next version of Apple's operating system will let you track belongings through clever GPS and integrated mapping.
Stephen Miller writes: "It's an iPod world, and that makes Apple's popular music player a target for thieves. Police departments around the country have reported a surge in thefts of iPods and other portable music players, and the New York Police Department says iPod robberies have helped push up crime statistics in the subway. To foil iPod snatchers, Targus recently introduced the Mobile Security Lock for iPod."
Apple and Nike's new iPod-sneaker combination for monitoring exercise could be just the first of several activity-aware applications for the iPod -- and maybe even a new gesture interface that uses movement to select songs or adjust the volume. In case you missed it, Apple and Nike have teamed up to develop a wireless Sport Kit sensor that tucks into new Nike sneakers that will be on the market shortly. The sensor is based on a tiny, battery-powered accelerometer, similar to the deceleration sensors used in automobile airbags.
Simon Caulkin writes: "One lesson is the importance of using the right medium, and executing it properly. The iPod is a textbook example of getting applications - for playing, organising and buying music - to work seamlessly together through the net without dropping you between the gaps. The second is simplicity. The more complicated the product, the harder it has to work to make you love it. A large part of the iPod's appeal is how easy it is to use - put another way, the fact that nothing gets between you and what you want from it."
Apple's iPod Hi-F certainly has garnered its share of headlines, but it's not the only game in town.
Here's a few speaker systems that will still deliver quality sound without breaking the bank.
TechWrap reports that Fox TV shows have been added to iTunes. Available shows include Unan1mous, Prison Break, 24, Stacked, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly and Lost in Space.
Two UK based hospitals (St. Johns, Sussex Hospital) have created small mp3 files to carry around that teaches you how to perform CPR, treat burns, shock, fractures and other basic first aid. Now you can carry with you an audio equivalent of a first aid guide wherever you are.
SKB Introduced the Drypod family of protective waterproof, interactive hardshell cases for the Gen 4 iPod, Nano and Gen 5 Video iPod models. It includes a flexible neoprene arm band, comfort-adjust lanyard and stainless steel belt clip. The seamless 'flex-pad' technology allows for the manipulation of the iPod's control wheel right through the case.
Mark Evans writes: "Not to suggest commercial radio is heading down the tubes but when it comes to audio in the car, the most exciting battle is being waged between the iPod and satellite radio. While the iPod has tremendous buzz and million of loyal followers, Apple isn't taking complete advantage of the opportunity to take control of the in-car experience. Why?" Read on.
Joe Barr writes: "The software for the Nano and most fourth- and fifth-generation versions of the iPod is experimental - but, well, you know me - Linux on my desktop, workstation, laptop, Tivo, and router. I had to have it on the Nano, too. Here's my report how I converted my stock iPod Nano into a dual-booting, sweet MP3-singing, iDoom-playing monster. "
Belkin's new TunePower for iPod video keeps your videos and tunes playing even when the internal battery is drained. Giving you up to six hours of additional video playtime, this rechargeable battery pack lets you finish your movie and catch up on the shows you missed last week.
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Mathew Honan writes: "The iPod is a deeply personal device. The music, contacts, calendars and notes you store on it reveal much about your personality. From playcounts to playlists, our iPods can tell others what we enjoy, how we think and even who we are. But if you truly want to transform your iPod into an engine of extreme personal expression, why not customize it?"
Almost every picture has some details burried in the high resolution abyss. As much fun as it is to have all your photos on an iPod, most details are lost due to screen size and image resolution. SplittingImage joins the game and splits the high resolution image into several smaller tiles so you can scroll through your photo and zoom away!
It seems iPod mania is alive and well in Japan - one of the most competitive consumer-electronics markets on the planet. Despite an array of well-entrenched Japanese rivals, such as Sony and Matsushita, the iPod had cornered 51.3% of the digital-music player market as of the end of 2005, up from about 32% in 2004, according to research firm BCN. Sony was a distant second with 16.2%, while Panasonic grabbed just 8.2% of the market.
iTunes 6 has a feature that enables you to convert your existing QuickTime videos to iPod-compatible movies. This is a great feature that a lot of folks don't know about. Previously, you either had to buy third party software or upgrade to QuickTime Pro to easily rip to this custom .m4v format.
Though almost anything can be fixed, replacing multiple major components like the LCD or the hard drive may not be economical. Besides, for technophiles, a broken part may be just the excuse to upgrade to the newest model.
Think Secret can confirm recent rumblings that Apple is nearing completion of a completely revamped video iPod that will shed the ubiquitous mechanical click wheel for a touch screen and will sport a 3.5-inch diagonal display. This video iPod, which has been in development and on the table since before Apple released the 5G iPod last year with video playback, will feature a display that will occupy the entire front face of the device.
Apple yesterday introduced a 1GB version of its iPod nano that sells for $149. The new model is being offered alongside its 2GB and 4GB siblings, which cost $199 and $249. Apple also cut prices on its entry-level iPod shuffle, making them more affordable.
Making add-ons for the iPod is a $1 billion business. Does that sound like hyperbole? Consider this. Last year, Apple sold 32 million iPods, or one every second. But for every $3 spent on an iPod, at least $1 is spent on an accessory, estimates Steve Baker, an analyst for the NPD Group, a research firm. That works out to three or four additional purchases per iPod.
Otter Products today announced the release of the OtterBox for iPod video, another rugged addition to the interactive, waterproof, virtually indestructible line of iPod cases.
Vince Horiuchi writes: "So what makes Eva Longoria just as attractive looking like a pixie on a matchbook-sized screen as opposed to seeing her on a big-screen TV? Perhaps it's the novelty factor - the thought that you can enjoy recorded television anywhere, at any time. It particularly makes sense for people who ride Trax or are waiting for that connecting flight. Just one tip: Don't drive with it on - that is, if you want to live."
Apple has developed a symbiotic relationship with accessory makers. Apple receives a licensing fee and royalties from companies whose products access the iPod port. Even if the company does not receive direct payments, the more businesses that build creative accessories, the more desirable the iPods become.
The bloggers over at Lifehacker know that you’ve put down a lot of good money for that shiny black or white monolith, so they strive to help you work your new iPod to its fullest potential.
In the month of December alone over $3.6 million worth of iPod Nanos were sold on eBay. Research company Terapeak analyzed the sales of both white and black iPod Nanos on eBay for the month of December using price filters of $100 and $500. The results are as follows.
The DLO HomeDock includes everything necessary to attach your iPod to your Home Stereo and TV to enjoy its music and pictures at home. It includes a 14-function remote control to play your tunes from across the room. It also includes a standard AC plug to power and charge your iPod while docked. It even allows you to connect your iPod without removing it from your favorite iPod case. For a review head over to TUAW.
Apple may be about to phase out - or replace - one of its low-end iPods, if the availability of the device on the company's Web site - and through its retail partners - is any indication. Customers can no longer buy the one-gigabyte iPod shuffle through Apple's Web store or through those of such leading online retailers.
Using superior analog technology all but lost in today’s common digital electronics, this is the first tube-based iPod speaker system, producing a luxurious warmth and clarity prized by audiophiles and previously difficult to reproduce outside of custom-built amplifiers of a handful of live musicians.
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Here are the detailed instructions on how you can replace the hard drive of a 4th generation iPod by yourself and get it up and running for less than $100.
If you have a video iPod and want to watch ABC's "Lost" on it, you don't necessarily have to pay Apple Computer for the opportunity to download the show from the iTunes store. That's because Hauppauge Computer Works has released Wing, a software application that, in conjunction with its WinTV-PVR hardware--a plug-in card that brings personal video recorder technology to PCs--allows users to record television shows directly to their video iPods or Sony PlayStation Portables.
If in any case you are not satisfied with the amount of storage on your iPod Nano, you should consider upgrading it. While some people would just buy a new device, others will try to solve the problem by various means of hacking. Uncyclopedia has published a detailed guide on transforming iPod nano 2 GB model into iPod nano 200 GB.
Trendy Shields consists of an ultra thin plastic film that adheres to your iPod. The film is 100% transparent so you can barely see it when applied. The film adheres strongly to the iPod and will not come off with regular use but is easily removed with out leaving any residue on the iPod.
With the end of the year approaching your chances of getting that iPod that's been the top of your wishlist are increasing. Once your new best friend gets stuffed with music and you're ready to carry it around for the world to see, the time will come when you'll start thinking about a case. It's a natural thing, we want to protect what we love :) Cases are released all the time and here are some of the recent ones, I'm sure you'll find something of interest.
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Matthew David compares the Gen 5 iPod to the Sony PSP and reluctantly concludes that Sony will come out the loser. Again.
According to Nielsen SoundScan, average weekly download sales as of Nov. 27 fell 0.44% vs. the third quarter. Says independent media analyst Richard Greenfield: "We're not seeing the kind of dramatic growth we should given the surge in sales of iPods and other MP3 players." Which brings us to a grand irony: Apple, which launched the digital music revolution, may now be holding it back.
The tiny PocketDock FireWire lets you connect the new iPod’s docking port to a standard 6-pin FireWire cable.
When you’re on the road with your iPod, listening to your favorite hits, you may unexpectedly want to connect to another Mac or PC - to exchange files, or maybe just to charge the iPod’s battery. When you need it most, you’ll probably find that you didn’t bring the special iPod docking cable - it’s at home connected to your computer.
Apple could be in for a bruising legal fight with rival Creative over the technology used in iPod music players. Creative boss Sim Wong Hoo has told the BBC he plans to "pursue aggressively" a US patent it owns on a system used to navigate music on digital players.
Since the iPod is one of the most wanted gifts this year, no wonder there are so many accessories to go with it. If you're thinking about a present for someone who already has an iPod than this list will certainly help. It has a sizeable collection of goodies that every iPod owner would appreciate.
Harman Kardon’s Drive + Play, an integrated iPod docking system specifically designed for automotive use, is a great addition to the “iPod lifestyle.†It offers a pleasant listening experience, but even more importantly, it makes it safer to listen to an iPod on the road. Read the review at Macsimum.
It’s that time of year again: the holiday gift-buying season. A time when many people are out looking (or desperately searching) for gifts for their friends and family. If you’ve got an iPod owner on your gift list here are some quality cases as recommended by the folks at Playlist magazine.
Apple probably didn't intend it, but the iPod will likely prove to be an important stepping stone into solving a problem that has faced computer scientists for more than 30 years.
Portland police are looking for over a hundred Apple iPods stolen from a local computer store. Police say thieves broke into the PowerMacPac store shortly after closing time Sunday evening and made straight for the iPod display case, passing up costly computers, digital cameras and other expensive items. I guess the iPod really is the most wanted gadget for the holidays :)
If you’ve got an iPod photo, iPod with color display, iPod with video, or iPod nano, you know that you can put photos on your iPod for viewing on the iPod’s color screen. But how do you get photos off that iPod? Read this article and find out.
Reading your favorite RSS feeds on iPods is a piece of cake. Naturally there will be questions regarding the actual need of reading RSS items on your iPod, but you should know that a lot of web sites offer full articles inside their feeds. I just tested a free utility called iFeedPod and it does the trick.
This little pouch is constructed of soft, plush fabric, and will wrap your nano in holiday cheer. Includes lanyard and carabiner. It would be cool if people forgot about wrapping paper this holiday season and gave an iPod nano in this fun enclosure. For a review head over to iPod Garage.
PopXpress, the UK's first chain of dedicated Apple iPod and accessory stores, is opening its doors to the public tomorrow. The store is just off Liverpool Street in London. The company has plans to open more than a dozen stores by the end of next year in key cities and retail centres across the UK, with a second store in London's West End due to open before Christmas.
You've been waiting for the iPod and it finally arrived. You start carrying it around and you realize just how much accessories you need for it to fit your lifestyle completely. This article contains information on a variety of things you can get for your portable player.
All iPods use batteries that can only be recharged so many times, and their charge capacities get smaller as time passes. If your first, second, third, fourth generation iPod or iPod mini doesn’t play as long as it used to, give it a boost with one of the replacement batteries. In order to replace the battery of your iPod you’ll need specialized tools and instructions which are included in the package.
Peter Burrows writes in his column on BusinessWeek: "One Wall Street source I spoke with says there's talk that Apple might sell as many as 4.5 million video iPods this quarter. My sources say that many U.S. shoppers are opting to pay up for a video iPod when they can't find a 4-gigabyte nano at their local retailer. It seems many shoppers think two gigabytes just isn't enough capacity. So faced with the prospect of going home with nothing, they're paying the premium."
Xitel's HiFi-Link for iPod lets you combine the versatility of your iPod with the power of your home stereo. Its unique dock configuration greatly extends your iPod’s connectivity, allowing it to seamlessly integrate with anything from a top-of-the-line surround sound system through to a simple boombox or powered speakers.
It includes a composite video output enabling photo and movie viewing on any TV, a remote that works up to 50 feet and adjustable Trubass processing by SRS Labs.
The CEO Billfold is an elegant, full-grain leather wallet designed for use in a jacket pocket. It holds the nano and all your business essentials securely in one place. If this isn't a perfect gift for your corporate geek than I don't know what is :)
In case you lose your iPod (or any other external drive for that matter) or it gets stolen your data is in danger. I'm one of those people that constantly carries data on their iPod between two locations and I want to keep it safe. What follows is a brief tutorial aimed at those that want their data protected without investing in commercial software. In case you didn't know, you can increase your privacy pretty easily with features embedded directly into Mac OS X.
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TiVo is expanding its video recording service so users will be able to transfer recorded television shows onto iPods or the PlayStation Portable - the latest move aimed at putting TV in people's hands for viewing anywhere. TiVo officials said shows recorded via TiVoToGo will have digital watermarks. The extra encoding will follow the copied program wherever it goes, giving TiVo the ability to trace the origin of a transferred program that might get posted freely onto the Internet.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs and the ever shrinking iPod was spoofed on Saturday Night Live on Saturday. After a mention of the iPod nano and the 5G (video) iPod, “Jobs†came on to decry that the latest iPods were two big and introduced increasingly “smaller†ones. First was the iPod Micro, which holds 50,000 songs, but which would be obsolete by Thanksgiving. In case you didn't catch SNL check out the entire story for all the details.
Yes, you can spend extra dollars for Apple's sleek white video cable for TV connectivity, or you can hack your own together for cheap. This article shows you how.
Here's another accessory that will be interesting during the holiday season. PodFolio for video iPods offers complete surface protection, plush, padded flip cover, and a leather covered belt clip. It's made from hand-stitched leather and features a padded protective flip cover, a leather-covered sewn-in belt clip and play-through access that allows you to control their video iPod without removing it from the case.
EMI Group boss Alain Levy said that he believed Jobs would introduce multiple price points for iTunes music within the next year. Apple officials were unavailable for comment. If Levy is correct, the new pricing scheme would mark a turnaround for Jobs, who has argued that a buck a song was an easy to understand proposition for consumers and a victory for the music business.
GUBA, a pioneer in Internet-based multimedia search technology, announced immediate availability of a new Apple iPod Video feature for its subscribers. GUBA now offers the first-ever capability to watch videos from Usenet, automatically transcode those videos directly into the correct iPod video format and to seamlessly download them into iTunes to sync with the iPod.
TuneBox is a speaker system for iPod shuffle that also charges your iPod while playing music. Though it's designed to visually complement the iPod shuffle, TuneBox delivers great sound from any Mp3 player or other audio device that uses the standard 3.5mm stereo jack. If you want more details I suggest you check out this review at macteens: "This speaker set is ridiculously small and light - let’s say, more so than a wallet. In its lightweight design, the TuneBox can be situated most anywhere you want to hear your music."
The Griffin AirClick for iPod and iPod mini lets you hook up your iPod to your sound system and wander through the house while in full control of your tunes. Pause your iPod to answer the door and then crank it up without even going in the room.
Doom was one of my first PC games and I loved it. With the technology progressing, people are trying to out do themselves. If someone made a fully working web server implanted into a fly, porting Doom to iPods doesn't seem so strange. iDoom can be installed on any iPod that runs the iPodlinux platform. iPodlinux currently only supports third generation iPods, but the community forums offer good hacks for other iPods. As you probably presume, installing all of these software packages to your device will ruin your warranty. For the downloads, as well as some screenshots and videos, do visit the iDoom site.
