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.

See also our latest Gadget Videos.
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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

Dell tests Music Player to renew iPod Battle: Report

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BANGALORE (Reuters) - In recent months, personal computer maker Dell Inc. , has been testing a digital music player that could go on sale as early as September, the Wall Street Journal newspaper said, citing several Dell officials.
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Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mint 220 Digital Music Station with iPod Dock Announced

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Digital Signature has announced its latest Digital Music Station called the Mint 220. The mint 220 is a compact system made for shoppers on a budget that still want good sound, an iPod dock, and wireless streaming from a Mac or PC.

The device uses the Texas Instruments PurePath Digital audio technology and transmits wirelessly with a 2.4GHs USB transmitter with a range of up to 45 feet. The system also includes a remote control and features an integrated iPod dock, dual 3.5-inch Peerless speakers and more. The system retails for $179 and can be bought from Best Buy. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:38:12 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iPhone 2.0 Update for iPod Touch available

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Now that the Apple activation servers are working you can also upgrade your iPod touch with the new iPhone 2.0 system software for $9.95.

I still do not know why Apple charges for this update on the iPod touch and not on the iPhone. The 2.0 update will enable iPod touch owners to purchase Apps from the App store. Read more

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

i.Sound 2-in-1 Charger & Back Up Battery for iPod and iPhone

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If you have an original iPhone, plan to get the 3G iPhone this week or own a 30-pin connector iPod i.Sound has a new charger and backup battery that will work with all of the devices. Called the 2-in-1 Charger & Back Up Battery the device claims to be the smallest of its kind and offers up to 30 hours of additional music playback, 6 hours of video and 3 hours of talk time.

The battery pack has a LED status indicator that shows the charge left in the battery. The device has a 2-in-1 USB AC adapter that allows for charging of the iPod and iPhone at the same time the internal backup battery charges. The charger retails for $49.99 and is available now. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:58:32 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Square Enix launches its first iPod Game

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 TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese videogame maker Square Enix Co Ltd said on Tuesday it had launched its first game for Apple Inc's iPod, broadening its target hardware to the top-selling media player.
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Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2008 01:24:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

XtremeMac Tango X2 iPod Dock Review

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Techgage published a review of the XtremeMac Tango X2 iPod Dock.

Quote from the review: "As you may have guessed, because of the speaker's small size, the Tango X2 won't take on any high-end audio setups any time soon. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

AT&T lets you keep old iPhone to use as iPod touch

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This is kind of obvious but still worth to keep in mind. AT&T will let you do with your old iPhone after upgrading to your new iPhone 3G what ever you want.
You can hand it down to a family member or just have it deactivated and use it basically as an iPod touch.

After deactivation the Wi-fi and media player features still work. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:32:24 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Ozaki iMini dancing Pet Music Speaker for Apple iPod

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Ozaki offers cute new plush pets that can move to the music on a connected iPod.

Features of the Ozaki iMini Pet Music Speakers include mic-in and line-in, speakers, FM radio and alarm clock with LCD display.

The pets move their arms and body in tune to the music, which is for sure adorable to look at. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:46:27 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Rhapsody to challenge iTunes by embracing the iPod

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By Yinka Adegoke

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Digital music seller Rhapsody is launching a $50 million marketing assault on Apple's iTunes, offering songs online and via partners including Yahoo Inc and Verizon Wireless, Rhapsody said on Monday.
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Posted on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:35:33 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr