News Archive for 05/02/16

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Gates talks iPod on ABC

02/16, 9:50pm

Gates calls iPod 'a great success', touts choice

Microsoft's Bill Gates says that he is not an iPod user and doubts claims by a previous Wired News news article saying that 80 percent of Microsoft employees own an iPod. "Well, I doubt that's the case. Certainly, the iPod's a great success.... No, I'm not an iPod user. I use the Creative Zen which is a fantastic product. That's another space where, even what we have today, whether it's iPod or the other things are only the start of what we're gonna have in a few years. People are gonna want choices. These things are going to be smaller or better, cheaper. So, music has changed. The age of the CD is really coming to an end.

OtterBox for iPod Mini

02/16, 3:00pm

OtterBox for iPod Mini now available

Otter has announced the expansion of its iPod case line with the OtterBox for iPod Mini, engineered exclusively for Apple's iPod Mini. This fully waterproof, interactive case allows digital music enthusiasts to access controls through a durable, yet compact design. "In 2004, Otter Products, released iPod 3rd and 4th Generation cases and now with the introduction of the OtterBox for iPod Mini, customers can take their iPod Mini to the beach, gym, hiking, canoeing or other activities without fear of ruining their valuable device." Customers can also use the OtterBox with iPod Mini’s optional armband. The OtterBox for iPod Mini retails for $50.