Category: iPod
Soap 2GB media player – don't drop it into the bath
Yes, the Soap media player does indeed look like a bar of soap. But it goes beyond novelty, packing in a lot of functionality for a budget price tag.
OverBoard waterproof cases – or are they bags?
OverBoard has launched a new range of technology cases. Well, I say cases, but they actually look more like bags. That’s for good reason – they are designed less fro good looks, more to keep your expensive possessions safe from water damage when you’re out and about on holiday.
Shiny Review: Intempo IDS03 2.1 Docking Speaker System for iPod, MP3 and other audio devices
The Intempo IDS series, far from being designed for former Tory leaders, is a succession of faintly monolithic audio player docks, packing decent stereo features in an elegant, but large, case.
Despite being a lot smaller than the IDS01, the IDS03 is definitely not a portable device – it plugs into the wall and is clearly designed to sit neatly on a desk, dressing table or living room shelf – but what did I think of the sound quality and ease of use? Read on and watch this space for a video review coming soon.
Lose weight using your iPod or PSP – with the X-Bike 600
I’m always impressed by the way retailers and manufacturers shoehorn the word “iPod” into sales pitches. Trixter has gone even further, managing to connect both the iPod and Sony PSP into the promotion for its X-Bike 600 excercise system.
Apple launches iTunes U – free university downloads to your iPod
How do you get the majority of students on a country to go out and buy an iPod? Simple – you offer university lectures and lessons as free downloads from the iTunes store.
Apple officially launches iTunes Plus – DRM-free for the masses
We hinted about this morning, but Apple has now gone official and launched its DRM-free content, under the name iTunes Plus. The DRM-free service is worldwide and retails for 99p in the UK, which gets you 256 kbps AAC encoding…
Elecom AVD-WLCA5G Anti-Theft case for iPod
Attach the steel cable on the 2007 AVD-WLCA5G Anti-Theft case from Elecom, for 5G iPod, set the combination lock, and you can freely wander the office without fear. The ABS plastic case has a slick gel screen cover (not literally) to keep it as beautiful as it is secure. Comes with padding so you can adjust the fit. Available in black or white. $49. [GT]
2007 AVD-WLCA5G Anti-Theft case from Elecom, for 5G iPod [via UberReview]
Apple's new iTunes update promises 'iTunes Plus' DRM-free music
Something’s up in iTunes-land. It’s 7.55am, and I’ve just switched on my Mac. The Software Update application is asking me to download iTunes 7.2, which will allow me to “preview and purchase iTunes Plus music – new higher-quality DRM-free music downloads from participating music labels”.
