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Microsoft Befriends Some Competitors (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Even Microsoft can't go it alone against the iPod and AOL IM. That's why Microsoft partnered with RealNetworks and Yahoo.
Apple's big gains not big enough (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - Apple Computer on Tuesday reported that profit in the latest quarter quadrupled, buoyed by strong sales of Macintosh computers and ``staggering'' demand for its newest iPod -- but that wasn't good enough for Wall Street.
Apple to Fix Broken nano Screens
Apple has announced that it will replace iPod nanos with defective screens, but does not plan to do anything about reports that nano screens scratch very easily.
Apple names Tim Cook COO, Rubinstein to retire (MacCentral)
MacCentral - Apple on Friday named Tim Cook its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Cook
has been Apple’s executive vice president of Worldwide Sales and
Operations since 2002. What’s more, Apple’s senior vice
president of the iPod Division, Jon Rubinstein, will retire in March, 2006,
to be succeeded by Tony Fadell.
Sony Intros Walkman MP3 Players
Sony has introduced a new MP3 player, called Walkman, available in two capacity sizes - 20GB (NW-A3000) and 6GB (NW-A1000).
Griffin Intros iFM iPod Radio Tuner
The Griffin Technology iFM integrates FM radio tuning, recording and remote control functionality to the iPod, all in a tiny aluminum enclosure
Apple, Motorola & Cingular Launch First iTunes Phone
Apple, Motorola and Cingular Wireless have announced the availability of the world’s first iTunes phone, enabling music lovers to transfer up to 100 of their favorite songs from the iTunes jukebox on their Mac or PC to their mobile phone.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Apple Ipod Mini Silver Mp3 Player
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New Belkin TuneBase gives drivers more freedom with iPod shuffle
Owners of iPod shuffles will soon have a new way to use their favorite player on the road. Entering cars this November from Belkin is the $39.99 TuneBase for iPod shuffle. The TuneBase allows iPod shuffle owners to mount, power...
Sony PSP As Your Primary Digital Audio Player
Let's face it: at $200 or more for a really good digital audio player these days, we want as much bang for our buck as we can get when laying down that much cash. Luckily, there are more and more...
PEZ MP3 now open for business
... Duncan Filed under: Audio , iTunes , Odds and ends , Peripherals It's not often you think to yourself... ... Move over, iPod. the PEZ MP3 player is shipping in about a month and it looks delicious. ... PEZmp3 is taking orders now for the First Edition PEZ MP3 player ... The PEZ MP3 player will even come pre-loaded with a nice selection of indie tunes for your enjoyment. ... It's iTunes compatible in that you can drag and drop MP3 files out of iTunes and onto the PEZ MP3 player. ... But the PEZ MP3 player cannot play AAC encoded files.
Apple unveils video iPod, new iMac
... CNET News.com : Apple Computer on Wednesday unveiled its long-rumored video iPod, as well as a new iMac and an updated version of iTunes that lets users buy music videos, TV shows and movies. ... The iPod has "been a huge hit for us, so it's time to replace it," Apple CEO Steve Jobs said as he showed off the new video-capable MP3 player at the San Jose, Calif, event. ... The new devices hold up to 15,000 songs, 25,000 photos or more than 150 hours of video, Apple said. ... ... "This will, however," [Jobs] added, "be a real boom for ...
DAP Delights for October 11
Today we ll show you some nice shots of Sony s hot new NW-A1000/3000 DAPs, a patent that could hold the key to the latest iPod feature, and a triple-capacity Rio Karma . ... Plus, an Mp3 player has received a perfect review , and surprisingly, it s not an iPod. ... Another iPod rumor has passed by our ears, but this time it s not related to video. ... So, how does an Mp3 player no one s heard of get a perfect rating in a review? ... That s a great question, especially since in our review we felt the Nex3 from Frontier Labs (who?)
Cells, MP3 Players in Battle Royal
... The Korea Times reports on how mobile phones and MP3 players are battling it out to be the mainstream mobile terminal in the digital convergence era. ... "Up until now, mobile phones seemed to have a leg up on its major competitor, absorbing almost all functions, including the MP3 player. ... However, the portable digital jukebox looks ready to hit back by soaking up the voice call feature , a move spearheaded by Apple Computer, the worlds primary MP3 player vendor famous for its iPod series. ... ... Experts say no to the possibility ...
iPod nano Scratches and Breaks
Word on the street is that the hot new iPod nano has an LCD screen that's just not up to snuff. Reports have been flying around the internet, specifically at FlawedMusicPlayer.com, a site opened up by a upset nano...
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