News Archive for 05/12/23

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iPod battery settlement finalized

12/23, 3:00pm

iPod settlement finalized

Disgruntled third-generation iPod owners looking for improved battery performance may be able to send the unit back to Apple for a replacement, or alternatively receive a store credit for $50 by mail under this week's finalized class action lawsuit settlement. Following the dismissal of an appeal that could have delayed claims for up to a year, the official website says that "Apple and the Settlement Administrator can move forward with claims administration and claims fulfillment." Deadlines relating to claim submissions have not changed, according to the website. The settlement was approved by a judge in August, who alleged that Apple misrepresented the iPod's battery life.

Santa Fe Black Diamond iPod cases ship

12/23, 10:50am

IDiddy 5G, Nano cases

IDiddy today unveiled the "Santa Fe Black Diamond," its leather fashion accessory case for iPod nano and iPod video, both 30GB and 60GB versions. Each Santa Fe “Black Diamond” case is individually crafted and sewn using soft and supple Calfskin leather. The cases feature a “D” ring sewn into the back, as well as a short silver plated chain woven with leather. Each case ships with a carabineer clip, and includes an iDiddy Opticover that provides a durable urethane barrier to protect the device. Santa Fe Black Diamond cases for iPod nano are available for $40, while video iPod cases are priced at $45.

iPod among top tech gifts of 2005

12/23, 3:45am

iPod tops tech gift list

Apple's iPod is among The Best Tech Gifts of 2005, according to TheStreet.com's Cody Willard, who says the "this little gadget from Apple already has shaken up all of Hollywood and is just getting started in making its impact on the world." The iPod is one of the five "must own" gadgets for the tech-savvy consumer or investor, which include the iPod (Video or Nano models), Bose's Noise Canceling Q2C headphones, Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-T5, Samsung's SC-X105L Sports Camcorder, and Logitech's MX610 laser cordless mouse. "I suggest going for the 60GB, because even though you won't be able to fill either one this year, over the course of the next couple of years, you'll be adding a plethora of new content....If you want a smaller MP3 player-only unit, the nano is a dream machine."

VP Cheney's iPod takes precedence

12/23, 3:00am

VP Cheney\'s iPod

The Vice President's iPod was prioritized over reporters' need to file their stories on a recent trip back from the Middle East. "Since it is his plane, the vice president's iPod took priority and was plugged into one of the only working power outlets on Air Force Two, frustrating reporters who were trying to file stories." Vice President Dick Cheney, returning from a four-day overseas trip that took him to four countries in the Middle East, wanted to listen to his diverse collection of music: "The vice president's iPod library ranges from country to classical, according to an administration official. He has a good amount of music from the 1940s and 1950s (oldies but goodies) and apparently is fond of Johnny Cash."