News Archive for 08/02/04

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iPod tube amp, speakers

02/04, 9:45pm

Grace unveils iPod tube amplifier, speakers, more

Grace Digital recently unveiled a new line of iPod accessories, starting with the Hybrid PA-40Ti, a tube-based amplifier that combines retro technology with a modern industrial design. The amplifier features a four-channel input selector, allowing users to hook up phono, CD, or auxiliary audio connections, in addition to iPod connectivity. High quality speaker wire connectors, as well as a subwoofer and stereo headphone port handle output. Grace is selling the PA-40Ti for $450 through its website.

iPhone roundup: Jailbreaks

02/04, 9:10pm

iPhone roundup: Jailbreaks, Milestone 1.2.0

In brief: Hack that Phone has released a technical note describing the process of jailbreaking as well as maintaining unlocked status on Apple's iPhone with firmware version 1.1.3, iPhone Helper has released the official Dev Team 1.1.3 jailbreak, and MobileScrobbler has released Milestone 1.2.0. Hack that Phone has described how to update to iPhone firmware v1.1.3 and jailbreak it while retaining any pre-existing unlock.

Macintosh Production Up

02/04, 3:25pm

Analyst on production: Macs up, iPods down

Bank of America’s Asian sources claim that Apple has increased production of both desktops and notebooks by 20 percent in January, partly fueled by the introduction of the MacBook Air. Despite rising Macintosh production, iPod production fell 10-20 percent in January, down 30 percent from December, according to AppleInsider. Bank of America believes future iPod production levels will drop 5-10 percent through the first quarter of the year, implying overstocked inventory and slowing sales.