iPods & Portable Media Players

Harman Kardon Intros Go + Play iPod Boombox

Sep 14th, 2006 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

Harman Kardon has introduced two new products, the Harman Kardon Go + Play portable iPod sound station (above) and the HK 700 Series in-ear noise-isolating earphones. The Harman Kardon Go + Play features a stylish stainless-steel handle, touch volume and mute controls, and an RF remote. The remote effortlessly controls volume, track selection and iPod […]



Five Reasons The Zune is a Disappointment

Sep 14th, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

Microsoft released official details earlier today on its upcoming Zune platform, the company’s attempt to create an iTunes/iPod killer. The Zune portable media player is a 30GB, iPod-like device that features wireless technology, a built-in FM tuner and a 3-inch screen for pictures and video. Microsoft plans to have the Zune available for holiday shopping. […]



DIY iPod Repair

Sep 14th, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

iFixit, a site that sells replacement parts for iPods, has a great collection of guides to DIY iPod repair. The step-by-step illustrated replacement guides include: Battery Headphone Jack & Hold Switch Hard Drive Hard Drive Cable Front Panel Click Wheel Button Display Rubber Bumpers Click Wheel Logic Board



Microsoft Zune First Look

Sep 14th, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

Microsoft has just unveiled official details on the Zune player and other products to be released under its Zune brand. The Zune system is made up of a 30GB digital media player, the Zune Marketplace music service and a foundation for an online community that will enable music fans to discover new music. Microsoft plans […]



QTFairUse 2.3 Strips DRM from iTunes 7 FairPlay Files

Sep 13th, 2006 | By | Category: Digital Music, iPods & Portable Media Players

It didn’t take long for the latest version of iTunes’ encry option to get hacked again. QTFairUse 2.3, a tool for removing digital rights management encryption in order to allow traditional fair use of audio tracks, has been released. The new version can be used to strip the DRM from files downloaded with iTunes 7. […]



iPod Suit Features Smart Fabric Controls

Sep 13th, 2006 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players, Strange

Eleksen Group, a maker of touch-sensitive smart fabrics, is partnering with clothing manufacturer, Bagir, to produce its iPod suit for men. The Bagir suit jacket integrates Eleksen’s ElekTex smart fabric touchpad technology, which transforms a lapel into a 5-button electronic control panel. “We selected Eleksen’s unique touch-sensitive fabric to create an accessible interface between our […]



Viewsonic Intros First Made for iPod Display

Sep 12th, 2006 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, Video

ViewSonic today showcased the world‚Äôs first Made for iPod desktop display technology with an integrated iPod dock at the 2006 Apple Expo in Paris. The ViewDock displays modernize the desktop by letting users view iPod content 65 times larger than on their iPod screens. ViewSonic‚Äôs evolution of the desktop monitor category supports growing trends in […]



Apple Introductions Fail to Wow, But iTV Looks Promising

Sep 12th, 2006 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, iPods & Portable Media Players

Apple held a special event today to introduce an updated iPod lineup and a new version of iTunes. The introductions were evolutionary updates to existing products instead of revolutionary ones. The iPod shuffle is now smaller, but still not edible; Apple iTunes 7 adds movie downloads; Apple has a deal with the NFL to deliver […]



New iPod Adds 80’s Video Games; No Sexy Widescreen :(

Sep 12th, 2006 | By | Category: Digital Music, Digital Video Downloads, iPods & Portable Media Players

Apple today introduced the new iPod. While the new iPod features a larger hard drive and brighter screen than earlier models, it doesn’t have the touch-sensitive widescreen display many had anticipated, making it an evolutionary update rather than a revolutionary one. The new iPod features a 60 percent brighter and more vibrant 2.5-inch color display. […]



Are You Ready For Some Downloadable Football?

Sep 12th, 2006 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, iPods & Portable Media Players

The National Football League (NFL) and Apple today announced that they will bring 2006 NFL regular season action to the iTunes Store, offering video downloads of highlights from individual NFL games the day after they are played. Fans will be able to download highlights of each NFL regular season game for $1.99 per game. Fans […]