iSkin Vibes and Duo iPod nano 4G cases launch

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iSkin has announced new cases for the 4G iPod nano. The new cases include the iSkin Vibes and the iSkin Duo. The Vibes offers all around protection for the nano including protection for the screen, click wheel and dock port. The case is available in seven different colors including Croc, Enchanted, Ivy, Orbitz, Tao, Argyle and Camouflage. Vibes cases retail for $24.99.

The iSkin Duo wraps the device in a layer of soft silicone with Microban to kill bacteria and prevent stains or odors. The case ships with a scratch resistant clear ViSOR, Click Wheel protection film, and a docking port insert. The duo comes in packages called Chill, Cruise, and Groove that include three different skins. The Duo packages retail for $34.99. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Macally Cases for New iPod nano and touch

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Macally has announced new cases for the recently announced iPod touch and nano models. The cases include the IceSuit available in a variety of bright colors for $19.99. Bella is a stitched leather case for the nano for $19.99.

The mSuit is a thick silicon case with a protective screen overlay for $19.99; Metro is a hard-shell case for the nano that also retails for $19.99. The same cases are available for the iPod touch at the same $19.99 price per case. Read more

Posted on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:42:54 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iPod nano 4G Review

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Apple announced the new iPod nano 4G last week. The new tall again iPod nano 4G features an accelerometer sensor like the iPhone and a new advanced user interface. AppleInsider has published a review of the new iPod.
Quote from the review: "With the latest 4G iPod nano, Apple has delivered a more versatile, ultra thin form factor that should appeal to a broader audience than last year's square 3G nano. Read more

Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:00:00 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 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

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

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

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.

See also our latest Gadget Videos.
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Posted on Sun, 3 Aug 2008 08:00:00 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

Creative TravelSound for Apple iPod nano

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Creative announced Creative TravelSound for iPod nano.

The one-piece iPod nano speaker is very compact and is supposed to deliver great sound.
Featuring four independent micro drivers and a digital amplifier, the TravelSound for iPod nano delivers far more volume and clarity than much larger speakers. Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 May 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Japan launched Investigation into exploding Apple iPod nano

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Japan is investigating a possible defect in Apple iPod players after one reportedly shot out sparks while recharging.

A Japanese official at the trade and economy ministry, which oversees product problems, said a defect is suspected in the lithium-ion battery in the iPod nano with the model number MA099J/A. Read more

Posted on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:56:52 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

DLO Introduces Videoshell for iPod Nano

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Many iPod owners buy a case to protect their precious PMP devices as soon as they buy the player. DLO has introduced a new and unique case for the third generation iPod nano called the Videoshell. The case is made from a clear and strong polycarbonate material.

“With its extra-strong polycarbonate outer shell and unique kickstand, the DLO VideoShell for nano combines supreme functionality with solid protection from everyday nicks and scrapes," said Marcia Germ, director of product development for DLO. "The case's snap-on front ensures that the bottom is unobstructed and free for docking, so you'll never have to take your nano out of its shell." Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:54:01 CST | by Shane McGlaun

New pink Apple iPod nano

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Apple just launched a new color for their latest iPod nano generation. Looks like Valentine's Day is not far away again as the new color for the iPod nano is pink.

The Apple store offers the pink 8GB iPod nano for $199. Read more

Posted on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:49:44 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Exclusive: Apple iPod nano Girl Jackie

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The MacWorld Expo 2008 has lost 'Air'. Jackie puts the pressure back in with her hot Apple iPod nano photos.

The MacWorld 2008 has seen its big announcements and the MacBook Air is razer thin, but on second look not as earth shaking as one might have hoped for. There will be more cool product announcements this year from Apple - just wait.

In the meantime, shut your office door and take a look at our first I4U Gadget Model of 2008.

See Jackie's photos now.
(Warning: Depending on your Company’s culture the photos might not be safe for work) Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:07:06 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

LimePC, iPod nano sized UMPC to be the hottest Product at CES 2008?

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Freescale is possibly landing a major hit at the CES 2008 with their 'motherboard on-chip' processor, dubbed LimePC. We got a photo from I4U reader Jeff (Thanks!) showing the possibly called LimePC M1, which is apparently no bigger than an iPod nano.

The LimePC featuring Graphics, Audio cards, PCI, Ethernet, SATA, USB motherboard is smaller than the Apple iPod nano. Just imagine a full Linux PC inside a iPod nano - I would love to have one in my pocket!

The LimePC UMPC is running LimeOS, which is based on Linux or as my source says MorphOS. The korean press-release I found about LimePC says it is based on Debian Linux and full screen HTML based user interface and Web 2.0 applications. Read more

Posted on Mon, 7 Jan 2008 02:48:10 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

World's first Platinum Apple iPod nano

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UK's Goldstriker just sent us photos and information on what should be the first 3rd generation Apple iPod nano plated with Platinum.

Goldstriker has received many requests from customers for platinum gadgets. Now they have finally made the step and used the most precious metal.
Platinum just has more style than gold. Platinum looks really good on the iPod nano.
Goldstriker will release the Platinum iPod nano 8GB in January 2008 for £399.95 (~$822). Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:10:16 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Apple iPod nano 8GB Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the latest iPod nano with 8GB of storage. I am still a fan of the classic first generation iPod nano shape as I am not into watching video on a small screen. I just want a cool small music player with display for sport and the first generation iPod nano is just that. Still the new iPod nano has its fans and also Digital Trends gives it a very high score of 9 out of 10.

Quote from the review: "Apple recently released its third generation iPod nano. Unlike the standard iPod (now called iPod Classic), the nano has been subject to major revisions and design improvements since it was first released in 2005. The most recent iteration reveals a new, tighter shape and size, a bigger LCD screen, video playback and more. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 Nov 2007 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Goldstriker offers Gold plated iPhone, iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod classic

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UK based Goldstriker International offers 24ct gold plated Apple gadgets.

The company just sent us photos of the gold plated iPhone (front and backside). The backside of the gold plated iPhone has an organic shape that makes the gold iPhone even more unique.
Goldstriker sells the full gold plated iPhone for £699.95 (~$1,430). Read more

Posted on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:17:01 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPod nano Commercial the Apple of Singer Feist's Eye

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By Michael Paoletta

NEW YORK (Billboard) - The use of Canadian singer-songwriter Feist's song "1, 2, 3, 4" in an iPod Nano TV spot is generating major attention -- online and on the Billboard charts. Read more

Posted on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 01:50:15 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr