News Archive for 06/08/18

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RoverTV takes on 5G iPod

08/18, 10:50am

Doghouse takes on Apple with RoverTV

Doghouse Electronics has launched RoverTV, a digital video recorder and media player that stands to compete with Apple's video iPod. The device can record as well as play live video, and features a timer to schedule recording sessions, according to Electronista. The RoverTV captures live FM radio, supports digital audio playback, and enables users to view photos much like Apple's video iPod. Content is stored on SD cards, and a 2GB card is included with the device. Two distinct models offer a 3.5-inch standard ratio screen ($300) or 4-inch wide-screen playback ($350). Both devices are compatible with Macs as well as Windows systems.

iPod-ready Levis reviewed

08/18, 10:30am

iPod-ready Levis reviewed

The BostonHearld has posted a review of Levi's recently announced iPod-ready jeans, which are expected to ship next month. The new jeans feature iPod design traits and controls for the media player integrated into the jeans themselves. The review calls some of these traits "a bit gaudy" but states, "The Levi’s design team is unlikely to take insult at this fashion critique from a 41-year-old who is a few decades beyond the age of the targeted consumer." As we have learned from information releases on these jeans, they include a dock, a connector, a RedWire conductive ribbon (which is reportedly blue on men's jeans), the joystick and earbuds. The 'joystick' is sewn to a piece of denim which attaches inside the pocket of the jeans. moves in four directions to adjust volume, track, and pause and play with a click. The review names flaws in the included earbuds being uncomfortable and the overall ($250) price of the jeans -- the jeans received 3 out of stars. [image included]

ezView stnading iPod case

08/18, 8:45am

New standing iPod case released

EzGear has launched a new case for the iPod 5G (Video) and a version for Creative Zen Vision M players. The new case, dubbed the ezView, is designed to make viewing videos on digital media players easier by avoiding the need to hold them for extended periods during viewing. The ezView features leather construction with 'high-grade' materials, an integrated stand, clear screen cover, and direct click wheel access. Also featured in this new case is a 'light-touch' magnetic closing flip cover, credit card storage slots, clear access to top and bottom controls or ports, Velcro latching for sturdy protection, and rubber feet to keep the iPod in place when in stand mode. Versions of the ezView are available for both the 30 and 60 GB versions of both the iPod 5G and Zen Vision M. The ezView Leather Case will be available by the end of August and cost $40. [images included]