News Archive for 07/09/28

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Briefly: iPod Classic, BizCard reviews

09/28, 7:25pm

OWC lowers RAM prices

In brief: We have reviewed the iPod Classic, the BizCard reader, and the Bum Back Pack, OWC has lowered pricing on various RAM modules, a new tool for managing iTunes duplicates has debuted, and there's a new black backpack case for MacBook Pros ... We have posted a review of the iPod Classic, Apple's update to the veteran player that now sports massive storage capacities of 80GB and 160GB. We tested the 80GB model. Two changes are immediately noticeable when you handle the iPod classic. First, the front surface is no longer made of plastic or Lucite, but is anodized aluminum. It has an extremely durable feel, and may be more aesthetically appealing, plus seems like it is impossible to smudge the surface.

iPod nano 3G armband, cases

09/28, 3:10pm

iPod nano 3G cases

USB Fever has released three new iPod nano third-generation accessories: an armband, a leather case and a crystal case. The armband features a sleek surface, built-in screen protection, is machine washable, and has a soft inner lining. It's priced at $13. The leather case features high-grade textured leather, offers access to all controls, and is available in black, blue, pink and white. It's priced at $14. The crystal case is anti-dust and offers access to all ports, buttons and sockets. It is available in pink, red, smoky black and transparent. This case is priced at $12.

The Cloud offers Wi-Fi for UK iPod touchers

09/28, 12:15pm

The Cloud for iPod touch

The Cloud, a UK network of Wi-Fi access points, has announced that it is giving Wi-Fi access to users of the iPod touch beginning on Monday with a new service dubbed "Cloud Unlimited Music," which will be priced at £3.99 per month and is not subject to any minimum term contract. iPod Touch users sign-up for the service at a designated site, where they can register their individual device for use on the network. Once registered, they can connect to over 7,500 hotspots and don't need to use a username or password. It was previously revealed that the bundled WiFi service for UK/O2 iPhone customers will be powered by Cloud when the device debuts there in November.

MildMannered debuts Iris iSight tool

09/28, 11:45am

Iris 1.0.1 tool for iSight

MildMannered Industries has premiered the first version of Iris, a program that expands the abilities of iSights and other webcams. Aside from permitting snapshots, it can also be used to record movies, including timelapse movies stretched over extended periods of time. Video can be broadcast online, and files can be quickly uploaded to Flickr or exported to iPods, the Apple TV or the iPhone. Users concerned with security can configure a camera to detect motion, sending e-mail alerts as necessary. Iris is a Universal Binary that requires Mac OS 10.4; its $30 price covers unlimited personal use or a single business computer.

Wii Transfer 2.5 adds movie streaming

09/28, 11:15am

Wii Transfer 2.5 released

Riverfold Software has launched the latest version of Wii Transfer, a program that enables files to be shared between Macs and Nintendo's Wii console. Users can copy over saved games, browse iPhoto albums, or stream music from iTunes in MP3 or unprotected AAC formats. Version 2.5 adds the critical movie streaming component, allowing users to drag-and-drop videos for conversion, and then watch the results through the Wii's Internet Channel. The update can now also view Safari and Firefox bookmarks, and set background music for slideshows. Navigation with the Wii Remote is said to be improved as well. Wii Transfer is a Universal Binary for Mac OS X 10.4, and costs $20; a free demo is also available, but movies streamed in the trial do not have any sound.