News Archive for 08/12/09

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NextWorth expands its iPod trade-in options

12/09, 5:25pm

NextWorth iPod trade in

NextWorth has expanded its iPod and iPhone trade-in program to include Amazon.com and Circuit City. Customers can trade their devices at select Circuit City retail locations, receiving a store gift card for the trade-in value as determined by a store employee. Alternatively, devices can be shipped to NextWorth for inspection and valuation. The company claims that e-gift cards will be sent to customers within 24 hours of the inspection.

iPhone apps: TalkingPics, eSnowglobe, 3D Gallery

12/09, 4:30pm

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TalkingPics ($10) is an audio recorder that allows users to attach photos and written notes to each recording. Collections of recordings, notes, photos and maps are bundled into projects, which can then be viewed as a slideshow or as individual items.

TUNEWEAR launches new Nano cases, USB car charger

12/09, 3:00pm

TUNEWEAR ships new gear

TUNEWEAR has launched three new products: the PRIE Ambassador and PRIE Slim for the iPod nano 4G, along with the TUNEMAX Car Charger, which supports all USB-based iPods. The Ambassador is a genuine leather case with a carabiner that hooks to belts or straps. The carabiner can be removed for pocket travel, and its loop can be used with a lanyard. The case gives access to the headphone jack and hold switch, and is lined with velvet to protect an iPod from scratches and impacts. It arrives with a screen protector, and is available in black or white leather with seven stitching accent colors. It is now shipping for $40.

Scandyna launches iPod Dock Pack in pink

12/09, 11:10am

iPod Dock Pack now in pink

Scandyna Speakers has released a pink version of its iPod Dock Pack. Consisting of two 100W Micropod SE Speakers and one 15W stereo dock, users are able to charge an iPod while listening to music. The Dock Pack comes complete with seven inserts for various iPod models, an infrared remote control, and two speaker cables.