News Archive for 06/09/06

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Denon bookshelf stereo

09/06, 4:15pm

Denon unveils bookshelf stereo system

Denon has unveiled its new D-F103 bookshelf system that can accept music files from various sources inside and outside the main unit. The D-F103 can transfer as many as 10,000 songs to a built-in hard drive by ripping CDs; track information is automatically filled in by an incorporated CDDB database. An Ethernet connection enables the stereo to update its catalog of titles online as well as stream audio from a nearby PC or internet radio station. The new system also features connections for external devices such as Apple's iPod and USB mass storage. Track data from all supported digital sources (including iPods) is displayed on the stereo's main screen, according to Electronista. Denon is scheduled to ship the D-F103 to European customers by the end of September for $1,700.

GizMac ships Titan case

09/06, 1:25pm

GizMac ships Titan case for iPod Nano

GizMac Accessories today began shipping its Titan anodized aluminum cases for iPod nano. Titan cases include a carabineer clip, arm band, belt clip with 360-degree rotation, and lanyard accessories offering users a variety of ways to wear the iPod. Built from anodized aircraft aluminum, the Titan case includes a screen and scrollwheel protector to shield those components from potential damage. GizMac's Titan iPod nano case is available for $40 in 10 colors which include: black, aluminum/silver, pink, purple, cranberry, light green, light blue, dark orange and gold.

SanDisk players, CE show

09/06, 12:25pm

SanDisk players forced from CE show

SanDisk was forced to remove its MP3 players from its stand at the IFA CE show in Berlin, Germany due to patent infringement claims. Sisvel -- an Italian-based patent management company -- filed a complaint with the German public prosecutor in Berlin because SanDisk did not pay Sisvel a licensing fee to use its "essential" MP3 patent, according to Digital-Lifestyles. The German public prosecutor was convinced, and issued an injunction against SanDisk to remove all MP3 players from the SanDisk stand at the show. As a result, visitors will only be able to view photos of the company's MP3 players.

MS Zune takes on Apple

09/06, 10:35am

MS: media player market still growing

Microsoft this week said that it sees plenty of room for growth in the digital music player market as the company tries to dethrone Apple's own iPod music player, which has more than 75 percent marketshare in the US and 50 percent worldwide. The company said that it would promote its forthcoming Zune player using the expected wireless capabilities to differentiate the music player from other offerings, including Apple's iPod. "Microsoft plans to heavily promote the wireless capabilities on its new digital music player, Zune, in order to position the device as an alternative to the iPod, which currently lacks wireless functionality, a Microsoft spokesperson told eWEEK. In addition, Microsoft said that the digital music player market will eventually mushroom to hundreds of millions of units a year—up from a current rate of 30 to 40 million units per year: "We want it to be the best music experience you can have," he said at a Citigroup investment conference that was broadcast over the Web. "You'll see a lot of emphasis on community, a shared type of experience."

Nickelodeon, N, iTunes

09/06, 10:20am

Nickelodeon, N add content to iTunes

The MTVN Kids and Family Group has announced that it will launch a lineup of new entertainment programming on Apple's iTunes Music Store, including six shows from Nickelodeon and the N nighttime network for teens. The N's Degrassi: The Next Generation has already launched on iTunes to offer a fictional, dramatic series aimed at tackling tough issues in a realistic way. Nickelodeon will add the TEENick series Drake & Josh, Unfabulous and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, as well as Nick Jr. series The Wonder Pets! and new seasons from TEENick's Zoey 101. The network is also rolling out a free sneak peek of its new series, Mr. Meaty, prior to its on-air network debut.