Category: iPod
Shiny Video Review: Apple iPod Classic
As you would’ve read a few weeks back, Apple has rebranded their standard iPod as the iPod Classic, and given them a fresh Autumn wardrobe. They now come…
Apple iPod Touch under fire for dodgy screens, battery life
If you’ve been scanning the reports online, you might’ve heard the reports that the iPod Touch’s screen isn’t as good as the iPhone, contrary to expectations. Users have been complaining that it’s particularly noticeable when viewing dark photos or videos.
Well, it seems they weren’t making it up. Apple (via influential Wall Street Journal hack Walt Mossberg) has confirmed that some of the initial batch of iPod Touch devices DID have dodgy screens, and are working to sort the problem out.
Somebody's already cloned the new iPod Nano
Don’t ask me who, mind. It’s a Chinese manufacturer which has been quickest off the mark with a new Nano clone. It’s got the same controls and the same widescreen, although I’m betting it won’t work super-seamlessly with iTunes.
Shiny Video: Alex plays with the Apple iPod Touch
Taken at last week’s Apple event for the launch of the new iPod Touch, Alex got the chance to smear her fingers all over the glossy finish of the latest must-have iPod. I better explain the ‘hand model’ before you watch it, basically…
Six Apart launches Typepad blogging for iPhone and iPod Touch
How d’you fancy blogging with an on-screen keyboard? iPhone users are about to find out, thanks to Six Apart’s launch of an optimised version of its Typepad blogging platform. And guess what? It’ll work on the new iPod Touch too.
NextBase Media 22: an iPod-docking hi-fi with built-in TV
NextBase has taken the wrappers off its new Media 22 Entertainment Centre, a one-box device that includes an iPod dock, DVD/CD player, 3.5-inch screen WITH an analogue TV tuner, an FM radio, and stereo speakers.
Don’t be thinking this is tinny sound that wouldn’t merit a medal at the gnat wind-breaking Olympics though. There are five drive units within the Media 22, with two treble drivers, two midrange units, and a subwoofer.
IXOS launches XMI308 Tube Speaker, travel speaker for iPod
IXOS has launched the XMI308 iPod travel "tube" speaker, featuring an aluminium speaker cabinet tube and two long-throw alloy drivers. The sideways-firing speakers should deliver a large sound and the unit is ideal for travelling. Features include 2 x…
Opinion: HMV need more than gimmicks to attract kids to "cyber store"
Quick quiz now – do you still buy CDs on the high street? I rarely do these days, unless it’s an impulse buy in a sale as I browse, but then I don’t get much time to do that either like I used to. Let’s face it, we’re a cash rich, time poor society now and that means one thing – the Internet!
I’m not going to spit out the obvious downloading facts and figures that we all already know, digital music is big business and only a miniscule percentage of people reading this will never have bought or “found” a music track via the web…
iLuv launches i707 FM transmitter for iPod Touch
iLuv has announced the availability of its i707 FM transmitter for Apple's iPod Touch. Complementing the Touch's design, it integrates into most car dashboards, running from an adjustable arm that plugs into the lighter socket. It features powerful short range…
GEAR4 launches four new cases for the updated iPod range
This morning I wrote about GEAR4’s ambition to be first with new iPod cases, and this evening, here are the first four new designs.
JumpSuit Plus for New iPod nano
The new iPod nano gets a JumpSuit, a two-pack of silicon cases with a free sports armband. Featuring super-thin silicon, embossed click wheel controls, full access to all ports, and plastic screen protector, the JumpSuit Plus costs £4.99, and will be available on 12th September.
JumpSuit Shield for iPod nano
This is a silicon case with a hard plastic screen protector, available in black or ice white, and again features a thin silicon casing, a full-body, hard plastic shield, covered click wheel, full access to all ports, and GEAR4 Lanyard included. Cost £14.99 and arriving on 21st September.
