News Archive for 05/09/20

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Kiwali vinyl for Shuffles

09/20, 5:05pm

Kiwali rolls out vinyl jumpsuits for iPod shuffles

Kiwali today launched the ShuffleDeco, its designer vinyl skins for the iPod shuffle. Offering over 20 unique designs in the collection, Kiwali's two-piece construction of ShuffleDeco vinyl jumpsuits use removable adhesive that won't leave sticky "hard-to-remove goo" when peeled off. Earlier this month, Kiwali unveiled its corduroy cases for the iPod mini in five colors with accompanying carabineer clips. Kiwali ShuffleDeco's come in two-packs for $5 and feature a water-resistant coating.

Dell DJ Ditty

09/20, 4:25pm

Dell DJ Ditty to compete with Shuffle

Dell today rolled out its new portable digital music player to compete with Apple's iPod shuffle, dubbed the Digital Jukebox Ditty. Dell claims the DJ Ditty's capacity of 512MB stores up to 220 songs, but Apple claims the iPod shuffle (with the same 512MB capacity) stores only 120 songs. The device boasts up to 14 hours of battery life (compared to the Shuffle's 12 hour charge), and supports WMA/MP3/WAV formats. The DJ Ditty measures 3.6 x 1.1 x 0.5 inches and weighs 1.29 ounces. The 1.02 x .43-inch display with 96x32 dot matrix resolution provides visual feedback during usage, stressing the lack of a screen on the iPod shuffle. The DJ Ditty is priced at $100 including 90-day service, Music Match 10.1 software, and earbuds.

PocketParty for iPod nano

09/20, 12:05pm

PodGear unveils PocketParty for iPod nano

PodGear on Tuesday announced the PocketParty for iPod nano. The PocketParty line provides a portable iPod speaker solution. The iPod nano edition is the "first speaker system" available for the new music player. Weighing just 38 grams and the size of a "fun-size Mars bar," the PocketParty for iPod nano boasts 1 watt of stereo output from just two tiny angled speakers. The PocketParty for iPod nano comes complete with removable desktop stand, is completely cable free and runs for up to 10 hours from a single AA battery. The volume is controlled directly from the iPod nano. PocketParty for iPod nano boasts improved sound over its predecessors, according to the company. PocketParty will sell for £25. PodGear said it will unveil a complete iPod nano product line in the coming weeks.

Tunewear iPod case

09/20, 11:40am

Tunewear unveils genuine nappa iPod case

Tunewear has announced Prie Ambassador, a line of leather cases available for Apple's iPod nano, iPod 4G, and iPod mini. The protective cases are made from smooth genuine nappa leather. A removable hook is included to attach PRIE Ambassador to a belt loop or strap. Alternatively, you can use a standard shoulder strap with case. PRIE Ambassador's dual snap buttons shut the case firmly when closed, so it is "impossible" for the iPod to fall out. The stretchable 4G iPod case can accommodate 20, 30, 40, or 60GB models. The case features a clear vinyl windows that covers and protects both the iPod screen and click wheel from dirt or scratching. The back of the case also features a window to reveal any custom engraving. The Ambassador line is also available for mobile phones.

Greedy labels

09/20, 10:10am

Jobs on "greedy" labels, iPod nano

Macworld UK reports that Apple CEO Steve Jobs told the press at Apple Expo this morning that greed is the only reason record companies would raise prices for music. Recent reports have suggested some labels have been attempting to force Apple to change the prices it charges on iTunes. “The labels make more money from selling tracks on iTunes than when they sell a CD. There are no marketing costs for them. We are competing with piracy, so it needs to be a fair price: If the price goes up people will go back to piracy,” he warned. Jobs also stated at the expo that the company chose to launch the iPod nano early to prepare for the holiday season. “We launched the iPod nano two weeks ago rather than at the Apple Expo because in the run-up to Christmas every week counts. The launch had been planned for over a year”, he confirmed.

ClearClip for iPod shuffle

09/20, 7:50am

Radtech offers ClearClip for iPod shuffle

RadTech today announced immediate availability of the ClearClip for iPod shuffle. Described as the "versatile way to keep the iPod shuffle safe and secure while making it more portable than ever. Add some spontaneity to your Shuffle, go beyond the lanyard and clip it anywhere you choose – your pocket, shirt, belt, backpack – whatever works best for you! The fully transparent ClearClip complements your Shuffle, allowing it to shine as you take it for a spin." It is available now for $18.

Relaxed Leather Cases

09/20, 7:35am

DLO debuts Relaxed Leather Cases for iPod

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) today announced the new DLO Relaxed Leather Cases for iPod. The genuine leather cases fit all 4G iPods and feature a "hip, distressed leather look." The 'casual lifestyle' cases are available in six different designs featuring contrast stitching, brass rivets and supple, worn leather textures. "We've designed a high-quality leather case that is dramatically different from the typical black, corporate leather iPod case....The stitching, the brass patina rivets, the worn, antique feel of these Relaxed Leather cases is perfect. They parallel the trends seen on the street today and fit in with the casual cool look we all love. Everybody is a rock star with these cases." The DLO Relaxed Leather iPod Cases are priced between $35 and $40 and are expected in October.

FS.1 High Def Earphones

09/20, 7:05am

XtremeMac debuts FS.1 High Definition Earphones

XtremeMac today debuted its FS.1 High Definition Earphones, which it says is "a new generation of professional audio technology" for iPod consumers. Built in partnership with Future Sonics (a leading manufacturer of personal monitors for professional musicians), the FS.1 earphones utilize proprietary Future Sonics drivers and technologies, which "produce a natural tone and rich, deep bass-even at the lowest volume levels-that surpass the performance of any other earphones on the market." XtremeMac says that the level of audio quality, peformance and style makes FS.1 earphones optimal for use with a wide range of devices including iPods, portable DVD players and gaming systems. The earphones will ship in November for $150 and are available for pre-order now.

Jobs takes on music world

09/20, 6:55am

Jobs vows to fight "greedy" music companies

Apple's CEO Steve Jobs vowed Tuesday to resist music companies' "greedy" demands for price increases on the iTunes music download site and warned that such a move would encourage piracy, according to Reuters. "Jobs, speaking to reporters before the opening of the Apple Expo in Paris, acknowledged that some record companies were pushing him to raise the price of each song download, currently 99 cents on the U.S. iTunes site." Jobs said that record companies already make more profit by selling a song through iTunes than on a CD because of the manufacturing and marketing cost advantages. "So if they want to raise the prices it just means they're getting a little greedy."