News Archive for 05/01/14

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Creative snubs Apple

01/14, 4:45pm

Creative: 'industry will laugh' at iPod shuffle

With its sights set on gaining marketshare, Creative Technology says it is not worried about Apple's new flash-based iPod shuffle player. The company, who ramped up production of its MP3 players in its December quarter by about five times to keep up with demand, says that is sold more than 2 million MP3 players in the December quarter , according to Channel NewsAsia. Creative's CEO Sim Wong Hoo says Creative is not worried about the new flash player from Apple eating into its market share: "Actually, to me it's a big let-down: we're expecting a good fight but they're coming out with something that's five generations older. It's our first generation MuVo One product feature, without display, just have a (shuffle feature). We had that -- that's a four-year-old product."

istyle wraps for iPod

01/14, 4:15pm

CreativeMind launches istyle wraps for iPod, iBooks

CreativeMind today announced a new line of accessories called "istyle", which includes protective and colorful personalization options for the iPod and other Mac products. "istyle for iPod" is a full body wrap that protects the screen, scroll wheel, top, bottom, sides and corners; it is available in over 50 different eye catching designs, including clear, solid colors, quotes of wisdom, eye catching graphics, and specialty plastics. The company also announced a version for the iBook. The istyle vinyl plastic can withstand the heat of the iPod and will not melt, or change color for at least 6 months; it also provides basic moisture and water protection. Application of istyle accessories requires no adhesive and will not leave any sticky residue on the product once removed.

iPod shuffle carry case

01/14, 3:50pm

Speck announces first case for iPod shuffle

Speck Products today announced the first third-party case for Apple's new iPod Shuffle. Designed with shock-absorbing, tear-resistant plastic skin, the SkinTight for iPod Shuffle case adds protection without adding bulk. The iPod Shuffle Skin features a unique two part design which allows for easy synching and charging of the Apple's flash based iPod. SkinTight for iPod Shuffle will be shipping in second half of February. The company says that singles in multiple (unannounced) colors will be priced at $20 and 3-Packs will be priced at $30. Pre-orders will be available beginning February 1st. Earlier this week, it announced that the ToughSkin for iPod mini ($35) will begin shipping mid-February.

iPod shuffle ships in UK

01/14, 9:20am

Apple ships iPod shuffle to UK customers

Apple has begun shipping its iPod shuffle to customers in UK, according one reader who has received shipment confirmation from the Apple Store UK. "I just wanted to let you guys know that I ordered my iPod Shuffle on Apple's Store here in the UK on Tuesday 11th, after watching the keynote stream. The Apple Store gave an estimate of two weeks for the 512MB iPod and three weeks for the 1GB. Today, at around 11AM GMT, I received a dispatch notification from Apple to say that my iPod mini was on its way! Three to five days, and it shall be mine!" (The Apple Store San Francisco had limited quantities available on the day of its launch, while the Apple Store US lists 2-3 weeks ship times on each model.) Separately, several readers note that Apple's iPod shuffle website specifically offers the "Do not eat the iPod shuffle" disclaimer, when comparing the size of the player to pack of game.

FW 800 cable for iPod

01/14, 9:10am

Griffin debuts FireWire 800 cable for iPod

  Griffin Technology today announced its Dock800, a FireWire 800 cable to attach your iPod to a Mac or PC. Dock800 is a dock-to-FireWire 800 cable for communicating with and charging iPods, which the company says allows maximum flexibility in managing the usage of FireWire ports. "Since FireWire 400 ports are at a premium, by using the Dock800 cable, you're making efficient use of your FireWire ports," said Paul Griffin, President of Griffin Technology. The cable is being previewed at Macworld Expo in Booth 1917. It will ship in the first quarter of 2005 for $15.