DLO unveils TuneStik with Remote for iPod

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) today unveiled its TuneStik with Remote, a combo wireless FM transmitter with an RF remote control for iPod playback and control in the car or anywhere an FM radio exists. The TuneStik features a 30-pin pass-through dock connector that enables users to combine the device with nearly any other iPod accessory, adding an RF remote with a 40-foot range and an FM transmitter to that accessory. The TuneStik snaps on to the iPod dock connector, enabling users to find a frequency on an FM stereo to match that of the iPod using the TuneStik remote control. The device offers four programmable presets, and syncs as well as charges the iPod. The TuneStik with Remote is priced at $60, and works with any dockable iPod model.

iPod To Computer Transfer Pro 2.5

iPod2Computer has released iPod To Computer Transfer Pro 2.5, a utility for exporting audio and video from your iPod to Windows-based PCs. The program also allows quick synchronization of iPod's contents with iTunes. The interface resembles that of of iTunes, can can display iPod's contents in several ways, including by playlists. There are also sorting options, allowing you to view files according to title, duration, album, artist and genre. Supported iPod models include Video, Mini, Nano and Shuffle. The primary benefit over synchronization through iTunes is that the tool allows users to save the iPod's library back to the PC (two-way transfer). It also includes music backup options. iPod To Computer Transfer Pro runs under all versions of Microsoft Windows. A free 1.5MB download of a restricted-functionality version is available.