iPod Photo running arcade games?
Jun 1, 2005 Apple, MP3 Players, Software
A new version of system software for Apple’s iPod Photo line of digital music players will add a slew of new image transitions in addition to a popular arcade game.
The rumors said that Apple will deliver a new system software of its iPod Photo, named “iPod Photo Software 1.2“, to be available for download sometime this month.
The update will pack a color version of the classic arcade game: Tetris. Users will be able to use the iPod photo’s click-wheel to move the tetris blocks horizontally while the iPod click-button performs block rotation.
{ via Apple Insider }
Popularity: 5% [?]
iPod Shuffle to size up?
May 28, 2005 Apple, Industry News, MP3 Players
DigiTimes reports Samsung and Toshiba to be, “aggressively planning to ramp up their output of 8Gb NAND flash chips”. Informatively, the report reveals that this is because of Apple’s plans to introduce 2GB and 4GB versions of its iPod shuffle “this June and August, respectively”. Apple, Toshiba and Samsung declined to comment on this news.{ via Macworld UK } For me, i rather prefer a iPod Shuffle with a LCD display. At least I could know what song I’m playing now!
Popularity: 11% [?]
iRiver launches H10 series
May 28, 2005 MP3 Players, iRiver
The 5GB H10 can store up to 2,500 music files, and has built-in FM radio and integrated voice recording, photo and text-viewing function. Most importantly, it can play music and photos synchronously. The H10 is the slimmest iRiver harddisk players. Weighting only 96g with the detachable Li-ion battery, it supports play time up to 12 hours. The H10 series are available in four types of colours – Deep Red, Midnight Blue, Silver and Gun Metal Gray.{ via Sounds & Pictures Magazine, Malaysia} { where to buy?
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The recommended retail prices of H10 series are USD$237.49 for 5GB player, $279.99 for 6GB player, and $299.99 20GB player.
If you are looking for a replacement of iPod Photo, the H10 series definitely suit you. It looks cool and the price is right for its features.
Popularity: 13% [?]
Sonnet PodFreq mini
May 26, 2005 Accessories, Apple, MP3 Players
The PodFreq mini broadcasts music to a nearby car, home, or portable FM radio. It connects to the iPod mini through its dock connector. Users can then tune and broadcast to any clear station between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz using up/down tuning buttons and a built-in, backlit display. Additionally, the telescoping antenna transmits a clear signal for a longer distance. The PodFreq mini includes a flip stand and integrates FireWire and mini-USB 2.0 ports. Users can connect to their computer to sync and transfer files, and charge their iPod mini without needing to remove it from PodFreq mini. The top half of PodFreq mini protects the display, leaving accessible the click wheel, hold switch, and headphone jack.
{ via the Mac Observer } { where to buy?
Yucks! Another FM transmitter kit for iPod.
Now the market is flooded by iPod accessories. Is it too much or it just not enough? Perhaps, the demand tells all!
Popularity: 11% [?]
DLO TransPod FM Transmitter
May 26, 2005 Accessories, Apple, MP3 Players
TransPod FM broadcasts iPod to your car stereo via a digital, drift-free, stereo FM Transmitter. Custom-made to our specs just for iPod, TransPod FM is the ultimate car solution – it charges iPod while it is playing, transmits crisp, clear music through your car stereo speakers and mounts iPod using two jointed charger arms – so iPod is right where you can access it while driving, no matter where your cigarette lighter is located.
It adapts to any dock connecting iPod or iPod mini taking a firm hold on the device. It comes packaged with soft adhesive spacers for slimmer iPods and even an adapter for iPod minis. The TransPod then attaches to either the cigarette adapter arm (which, by the way, has one more posable joint than the one supplied with the RoadTrip) or the dash mount “Base Dock” adapter (no such option with the RoadTrip). This allows you to choose between having a posable and removable plastic arm keep your iPod in reach while you drive or go hardcore and actually install the TransPod as a permanent fixture in your vehicle. The TransPod is packaged with a second auto-charger specifically for the Base Dock.
Cigarette Adapter Arm is extremely posable. Allows you to have your iPod accessible while driving. It offers the option to hide your status as an iPod owner when you leave you car parked by allowing you to take all traces of the device with you. However, over time the connection between your cigarette lighter and the adapter part of the arm will loosen and may send your TransPod flailing during high speed chases. The weight of the iPod can also affect connectivity with the car cigarette adapter when disregarding speed bumps or pulling G’s.
Base Dock Dash Mount Adapter provides a solid base for attaching the TransPod to your dash. It may be possible to attach the adapter to an Arkon SR-88 15″ Flexible Gooseneck Satellite Radio Mount. But it requires screwing the device into your dashboard. With the prevalence of passenger side airbags, many users will find their vehicle has no acceptable spot to attach this adapter.
{ via MacMerc.com } { where to buy?
Popularity: 5% [?]