Analyst: iPod sales may hit 500 million...

Apple will likely pass up the 350 million sales Sony achieved with its Walkman players from the 1980's to 1990's, and may exceed the half billion mark before desire for the portable players begins to decline, according to one research analyst. Ingrid Ebeling, an analyst for JMP Securities, provided a preview of Apple's fiscal second quarter results due April 25th in a research note obtained by AppleInsider. "During Sony's 15-year reign with the Walkman, the company sold over 350 million units, and we believe that Apple's addressable market over time will exceed this number given the upgrade and replaceable nature of iPods as well as the overriding trend of consumers' increasing use of digital media," Ebeling wrote.

Belkin unveils in-desk iPod dock, USB hub...

Belkin has unveiled new in-desk USB hubs and iPod dock (site not updated) that fit into the grommet holes of most desks, keeping the work area clean and clutter free. The company's Front-Access in-Desk USB Hub features four angled ports with a mounting ring that secures the hub, which fits into 2- or 3-inch holes in desks to provide quick and easy USB connectivity. The In-Desk Dock for iPod charges and syncs an iPod as it plays, and includes a stereo-out jack that supports listening through a stereo, powered speaker, or headphones. The iPod dock also fits into 3-inch holes in desks for easy access. Both the In-Desk USB Hub and In-Desk Dock for iPod are priced at $40 each. The iPod dock works with all dockable iPod models including both generations of iPod nano and video-enabled iPods, as well as iPod mini and fourth-generation iPods.

RadTech ships in-ear Bluetooth headset

RadTech today began shipping its BT400GL in-ear Bluetooth headset with noise-suppressing DSP technology. The headset weighs 8.5 grams and measures 39mm long, delivering 350 hours of standby and more than 15 hours of talking time. The compact in-ear design injects sound into the ear canal while blocking extraneous noise, and three sizes of ear tips feature new Nano anti-bacterial rubber. A companion power cradle -- which is small enough to fit in a pocket or purse and is wearable about the neck via a lanyard -- stores the headset when off the ear, and features a silent vibrating alert. The BT400GL works with any phone or device supporting the Bluetooth audio, headset, or handsfree profiles (versions 1.1 and 1.2) and ships in silver or pink for $65.