Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod
Jun 22, 2005 Accessories, Apple
allows the users to move away as far as 30 feet from their iPod with wireless adapter plugged in. This wireless adapter can connects directly to any 3rd generation, 4th generation, U2 Special Edition, photo and mini iPod that includes a dock connector, and broadcast to its Bluetooth 1.2-enabled headphones.
The users can easily operate the iPod through the controls that integrated to the headset. It is powered by rechargeable battery, which plays up to 8 hours per charge.
The suggested retail price for the Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod is US$149.99.
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Queen Elizabeth II Gets an iPod
Jun 17, 2005 Apple, Related News
Initiated into the hi-tech world by her second son Prince Andrew, the 79-year-old monarch now possesses the world’s hottest gadget, a media report said today. “The Queen loves music and was impressed by how small and handy the iPod is,” a royal insider was quoted as saying by the daily ‘Sun’. Her son or one of the courtiers may help her dowload the songs which involves a complicated process, it said.{ via [The Hindu -> http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/003200506171010.htm] } The fever isn’t gone yet. Even the old royal nanny also get ipodized!
AirPlay – iPod Shuffle FM Transmitter
Jun 12, 2005 Accessories, Apple
Airplay features an easy-to-read, illuminated digital frequency display. When iPod shuffle begins to play AirPlay automatically transmits on the last used radio frequency. Selecting a new frequency is easy, simply find an unused FM frequency on the radio then press AirPlay’s tuning buttons to select the same frequency. AirPlay for iPod shuffle is powered and charged by the attached auxiliary power adapter, which plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter or auxiliary power outlet. Whether the AirPlay is transmitting or not, it continues to charge the iPod shuffle.
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8GB drive in next iPod mini?
Jun 9, 2005 Apple, Industry News
Apple moved the Mini to the same Seagate ST1 drive in its 6GB form in February, introducing new colors and an improved battery life of 18 hours. Apple is expected to upgrade the iPod mini to a color screen later this year, according to BetaNews. In the first quarter of 2005, Apple reported shipping 5.3 million iPods. “Manufacturers such as Seagate have endeavored to boost capacity of shrinking hard drives to take advantage of the growing popularity of digital media players,” the report said.{ via [ipodnn -> http://www.ipodnn.com/news/05/06/08/ipod.mini.8gb/] } Will these upcoming models of Apple iPod boost sales which [slowdown -> http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2005/06/09/news/business/monbiz07.txt] recently? Who knows!
Anyway, the iPod Mini Photo seem more promising. Looking forward on it!
Apple to settle iPod battery claims
Jun 3, 2005 Apple, Industry News, MP3 Players
The settlement potentially covers an estimated 2 million consumers who bought a first, second, or third generation iPod on or before May 31, 2004. For consumers who experienced battery failure with previous-generation iPods, Apple will offer the $50 store credit or $25 in cash. Customers who have paid Apple to repair their iPod battery within two years of purchasing the device are eligible for a $50 cash refund. Apple charges $99 for such repairs.
The consumers began lodging complaints after word of the [allegedly faulty batteries -> http://news.com.com/iPods+dirty+secret+wins+Web+fans/2100-1027_3-5112066.html?tag=nl] spread.{ via [Reuters ->http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=businessNews&storyID=8685282&src=rss/businessNews]; [CNET News -> http://news.com.com/Apple+to+offer+50+credit+in+iPod+suit/2100-1047_3-5730096.html?part=rss&tag=5730096&subj=news] }
