JVC NX-PN7 Dual iPod and iPhone Dock is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #26

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The JVC NX-PN7 is a great gadget gift for somebody who has it all - iPod and iPhone I mean. Or for a couple who each own an iPhone the NX-PN7 is great too.
The JVC NX-PN7 docking station offers two docks next to each other that carry an iPhone or an iPod.
Supplementing iPod playback is an AM/FM tuner, and adding to the unit's versatility is a clock and timer. In addition, there's an analog audio input for connecting other devices for playback. What's more, a video output makes it a snap to play downloaded video content back on virtually any television. Read more

Posted on Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Belkin Announces Cases for new iPod Models

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Apple announced new iPod models this week and Belkin has new cases for the iPod's available. For the iPod nano 4G Belkin is offering the Sport Armband Plus with FastFit for $29.99, the same model is available for the 2G touch as well.

Other cases include the Sports Armband for new nano and touch models as well as the 2G classic for $24.99. A clear acrylic case for the 4G nano, touch 2G, and classic 2G is available for $29.99. Users looking for a metal case can get the Remix Metal for the 4G nano and 2G classic for $24.99 to $29.99. Read more

Posted on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:23:22 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Apple iPod touch 2G is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #24

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Apple announced a new and improved iPod touch this week. The iPod touch is an unmatched (only the iPhone beats it) media, gaming, internet and sports device.
The new iPod touch 2G has the same 3.5 inch touch-screen but is thinner and now has built-in speakers.
Additionally the iPod touch 2G has the Nike+iPod sensor and software integrated.
Other features include accelerometer, Genius playlist, and integrated volume control. Of course the new iPod touch still supports Wifi. Read more

Posted on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple iPod nano 4G is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #23

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Apple announced yesterday the new iPod players for this fall including the complete new iPod nano 4th generation. The new iPod nano is the prettiest of the nano series and is also the thinnest iPod to date.
Apple gives you 9 colors to choose from, which is possibly the most difficult task in picking a new iPod nano as a Christmas gift.
Does the green one match her bag? Is the black one too boring? Or is black the best timeless color? Questions over questions. Read more

Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPod touch 2G unveiled

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Apple unveiled a new generation of the iPod touch. The new iPod touch 2G has the same 3.5 inch touch-screen but is thinner and now has built-in speakers.
Additionally the iPod touch 2G has the Nike+iPod sensor and software integrated.
Other features include accelerometer, Genius playlist, and integrated volume control. Of course the new iPod touch still supports Wifi. Read more

Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2008 13:11:49 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPod nano 4G unveiled

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Apple unveiled today a new iPod nano featuring a tall and very thin oval shaped design.
The new iPod nano 4G features an accelerometer sensor like the iPhone and a new advanced user interface.

The new iPod nano 4G starts shipping this week from the Apple Store. Read more

Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2008 13:09:31 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Jobs unveils Apple's thinnest iPod nano

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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs poked fun at reports of his poor health at a new product presentation on Tuesday, walking by a screen that said, "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated."
Jobs introduced an upgraded iPod nano, the thinnest music player the company has produced.
He appeared thin but jaunty as he walked around the stage in his trademark outfit of jeans and long-sleeve black shirt.
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Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2008 13:06:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Master Lock iCage Locking Skin for iPod

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Master Lock is a name synonymous with locks to protect all manner of things. The company has announced a new locking cage for iPod players to prevent them from being stolen. The device is called the iCage.

The iCage is a locking skin that allows you to choose a 3-digit combination and has a flexible lock-down cable and ships with three shrink wraps for scratch protection of the screen and body. The iCage comes sized for the 4GB and 8GB iPod nano as well as the iPod classis in all capacities. The device retails for $14.99 for the nano models and $19.99 for the iPod classic models. Read more

Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2008 12:40:50 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Apple iPods, MacBooks, and iMacs still to come this Fall

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We already reported about new iPod nano rumors and other rumors of new products that Apple is supposedly still introducing this year in time for the Holiday shopping season.
AppleInsider compiled a roadmap of rumored Apple announcements expected in the next two months.
Apple is seen to release new cheaper iPod touch players and as mentioned above new iPod nano players.
Additionally new MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks are rumored. Read more

Posted on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Adds iPod Compatible Car Stereos

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Sony announced four new car stereos for its Xplod line that connect directly to iPods. The stereos can also charge the iPod or iPhone while on the road. The first Sony car stereo to get this capability is the CDX-GT630UI.

In addition to connecting to the iPod, it also offers USB connectivity and the ability to connect to other MP3 players. Other features include Sony's Zappin function for searching for music. Zapping is like a seek button, but it plays clips from your own music library. Read more

Posted on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:13:35 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iPod nano 4G, iPod Price-cuts and iTunes 8 Rumors

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Kevin Rose, founder of Digg, posted some digg worthy iPod rumors and a photo of what is supposedly the new iPod nano with the tall form factor we already reported about.
Besides the new nano the iPod touch is supposed to get some cosmetic changes. Kevin Rose also says that his sources tell him about rather large price-cuts for iPod players to distance them from the $199 iPhone. Read more

Posted on Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:01:14 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bose SoundDock Series II for iPod and iPhone Announced

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When the new iPhone 3G launched many buyers were upset that it did not work with many original iPhone accessories. One of the original iPhone accessories that specifically did not work with the iPhone 3G was the original Bose SoundDock.

Today, Bose announced its new SoundDock Series II Digital music System for iPod and iPhone. The new system is specifically certified to work with the iPhone 3G and is the first SoundDock from Bose certified for Works with iPhone. Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:52:45 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sony Launches Wireless Multi-room Audio System for iPod

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Today Sony announced a new wireless multi-room Audio system specifically designed for iPods called the S-AIRPLAY system. The system delivers audio wirelessly to included speakers without causing interference with other household devices.

The system includes one docking station and two wireless speakers and can transmit to up to 10 speakers at the same time. Features include an AM/ FM tuner that can be listened to in one room while a user in another room listens to the iPod simultaneously. Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:31:27 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iPod nano G1 Batteries could Smoke or Spark says Apple

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Now I cannot sleep anymore. My trusty old first generation iPod nano could start a fire if it is one of the rare ones with battery issues sold between September 2005 and December 2006.
As reported an iPod nano exploded and caused fires in Japan. Apple responded in saying that there have been very rare reports that they could tie to a specific battery supplier for some of the first iPod nanos. Read more

Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:52:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Overheated iPod nano caused Fires

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 TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's trade ministry said on Tuesday that three fires had been caused by overheating Apple iPod nanos, which it said could be due to a battery defect.
No one was injured in the three fires involving the music players made by Apple Inc but the government said in a statement Apple had reported two other cases where people had suffered minor burns.
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Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:29:18 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pig Shaped iPod Dock Unveiled

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If you have ever said that you'll by an iPod dock when pigs fly, the iPig may be as close as you are likely to get. The iPig is available in three colors -- including white, pink, and yellow. The iPig's eyes are actually speakers, and the mouth under the nose glows green when the power is on.

The iPig features five speakers with 25 W of power and introduces 360 degrees of sound to the entire room. One of the docks five speakers is a 4-inch subwoofer and the dock features Adjustable Bass Control and uses Bass Reflex Technology. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:52:35 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Libraries step into the Age of iPod

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 By Paul Thomasch

NEW YORK (Reuters) - It may be about time to dig out that old library card. Hoping to draw back readers, libraries have vastly expanded their lists of digital books, music, and movies that can be downloaded by their patrons to a computer or MP3 player -- and it doesn't cost a cent, unlike, say, media from Apple Inc's iTunes or Amazon.com Inc .
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Posted on Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Weekly Top 10: New Asus Eee PCs, new MacBooks and new iPod nanos Rumors, LG BD30

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Surprise! Asus has many more Eee PCs coming this year to completely take over the netbook market and also reach into the notebook segment.
NVIDIA announced a couple new GPUs this week.
Apple is rumored to update their MacBooks and iPod nano soon.

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Posted on Sun, 3 Aug 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple iPod Value Bundles on Sale on Wal-mart

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Wal-mart offers custom choice Apple iPod bundle deals on their online shop.
Depending on the iPod model you want you can choose to add three accessories for a special bundle price.
The iPod nano 4GB value bundle for instance sells for $159.88 including 3 accessories of your choice. Read more

Posted on Sat, 2 Aug 2008 08:48:34 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New iPod nano 4G to be tall again

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Rumors about new Apple products are running rampant this week. We already reported about new MacBooks and now rumors about a new iPod nano surfaced through iLounge.

I did not like the square format of the current iPod nano 3G and so I am glad to hear that the new iPod nano 4G is supposed to have a tall shape again. I actually still have my trusty old iPod nano 1G in use. The small size is just very convenient. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr