News Archive for 05/04/12

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HP iPods updated

04/12, 2:20pm

HP updates its Apple iPod lineup

Hewlett-Packard has updated its line of HP-branded iPod music players to reflect recent changes to Apple's line. The Apple iPod from HP is available in two sizes -- 30 gigabytes ($350), which holds up to 7,500 songs, and 60 gigabytes ($450), which holds up to 15,000 songs. In addition to a music library, the new players can each store up to 25,000 digital photos and can display them in high-resolution color. "HP offers consumers simple, fun ways to enjoy and personalize their music and photo experiences," said Siobhan O'Connor, vice president, Consumer Brand and Marketing, HP. "Along with products such as our new Media Center PCs, now available with an integrated iPod dock and pre-installed Apple iTunes software, these new iPods round out a complete music solution from HP." The new iPods are also compatible with HP Printable Tattoos, HP's innovative way to allow consumers to personalize their iPods with artwork, designs and photography.

iPod shuffle extension

04/12, 9:55am

ezLink extension cord for iPod shuffle

ezGear today unveiled the ezLink extension cord for iPod Shuffle. The ezLink Shuffle connects to a standard USB 2.0 computer port and can be routed to a more convenient spot. “Its great when you have a laptop on your desk and you can plug your shuffle right into your computer, but if the only ports are on the back of your computer on the floor, it becomes incredibly inconvenient to crawl under your desk every time you want to charge or synchronize your iPod." The ezLink Shuffle comes in white and is 4 ½ feet in length. It includes an ezclasp clip to secure it to your desktop, computer monitor, or other surface. The retail price for the ezCharge Shuffle is $14.

\'ram din\' for iPod

04/12, 9:50am

'ram din' line-out and FireWire adapter for iPod

SiK announced today that it is accepting orders for ram din, a portable line-out and FireWire adapter for iPod, iPod photo and iPod mini. Access to iPod's line-out audio is provided via a gold-plated right angle stereo-mini plug. ram din allows users to connect an iPod to an external headphone amplifier or other device with line input. The FireWire port allows users to power and/or sync iPod as needed. The device features a 6-pin FireWire port (female) on 7-inch cable. ram din is available in black or white for $22.

iPod \'life-changing\'

04/12, 9:00am

iPod a 'life-changing' invention: CNN/Money

Apple's iPod made it to CNN/Money's "5 inventions to change your life." Also on the list are the Screwpull corkscrew, the Sonicare toothbrush, the toll-booth E-Z Pass, and the TiVo video recording system. "Portable, handheld audio devices date back to the 1970s, even earlier if you count transistor radios... So how did the iPod -- which is, essentially, just an update of the long-forgotten Walkman -- capture about 70 percent of its market, and turn once-fading Apple Computer into the hottest company in Silicon Valley? Only by being brilliant in every way. Now, I walk for blocks each day through Manhattan with those signature white earbuds firmly in place. Seemingly every other pedestrian I pass, or nearly so, does the same thing. It's a little big idea that changed my life -- and set it to music. "