News Archive for 05/01/19

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iSkin Wheel Cap for iPods

01/19, 2:20pm

iSkin offers "Wheel Cap" protector for iPods

iSkin Wheel Cap is an new protector for the iPod click wheel that works in conjunction with iSkin's fourth and fifth generation iPod protectors. iSkin Wheel Caps offer a full-coverage transparent barrier to extend the life of the Click Wheel by keeping it free of dirt, scratches and other damage--without compromising its functionality or sensitivity. The iSkin Wheel Cap works only with the company's form-fitting silicone-based protector for the iPod. iSkin also says it will offer an imprinted Wheel Cap service, which allows businesses and organizations to print their company logos, photo-realistic images, web addresses or marketing message on the iSkin Wheel Cap cover in full color. They will ship in February in both singles and multipacks. (Pricing not available.)

iDrive for UK iPod users

01/19, 9:10am

Hebe Styling offers legal FM-based car audio solution

Hebe Styling has developed a legal FM-based in-car audio solution for iPod users in the UK. The "Apple-approved" iDrive is a cradle-based system that connects via the Dock connector to both play music and charge the music player. Macworld UK says that "unlike existing FM-based products iDrive does not break radiocommunications regulations. It uses an FM modulator fitted directly into the car stereo head unit. Because it's a direct connection, the manufacturers promise no loss of sound quality, and no stray transmissions - and it's the latter point that makes the product legal under UK radio regulations." The product is available as a £95 self-install kit, or for £195 (installation included). In the coming months, the company says it will release the iDriveColour with a fully clear frosted shell that will glow in one of six different soft neon colors.

Flash MP3 player outlook

01/19, 9:00am

Flash MP3 player sales to rise more than 40 percent

Global sales of portable digital music players are expected to rise significantly this year, according to Creative Technology, the world's second-largest manufacturer of MP3 players. Reuters reports that Creative cited estimates from market research firm IDC and said in a seminar in Taipei that Creative and its rivals (including Samsung and Apple) would collectively sell 35 million portable flash MP3 players in 2005, compared with 25 million in 2004. "Apple is the leader in the mini hard disk-drive (HDD) music player market, with a roughly 60 to 70 percent share...But Samsung and Creative together hold 13 percent of the global market share in the fast-growing segment that uses flash memory chips, Tsai said."