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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
A Very Sour Note for Apple (BusinessWeek Online)
BusinessWeek Online - After a debut three weeks ago that met with rave reviews, Apple Computer's iPod Nano just had its first hiccup. Computer maker Apple on Sept. 28 conceded that some of the screens on its latest music player are subject to cracking and scratching.
Subway Authorities Eye IPod-Friendly Maps (AP)
AP - It seemed like such a great idea: digitally shrink maps of major subway systems and put them online so people can download them to their iPods for free.
Kensington Intros iPod Docking Station
The grille-less NXT flat panel loudspeaker, which forms the whole fascia of the docking station, provides a wide, immersive sound.
2005 NAMM Update: iDJ iPod Mixing Console
The iDJ enables mobile DJs and iPod enthusiasts to seamlessly integrate their portable music libraries with other music and sound reinforcement systems—transforming the iPod from a personal music player into a source playback device.
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).
Google Offering Video Streaming Of Prime-Time TV (TechWeb)
TechWeb - The company will start by streamcasting the new Chris Rock sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris." Google wants to demonstrate that its beta Google Video service has commercial potential, and is more than just a collection of home videos.
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
Amazon.com
Amazon has the Remanufactured Rio Forge 256 MB MP3 Player selling for $49.98 with free shipping and no taxes for most. ... Features: Up to 20 hours of battery life Remanufactured to like-new condition; includes 30 day warranty 256 MB of flash memory for up to 4 hours of MP3 and 8 hours of WMA storage Includes stopwatch, laptimer, and FM radio SD expansion slot of up to an additional 1 GB of memory 4:09:21 PM
Recordable CDs More of a Threat Than P2P
According the The Register, the RIAA has admitted that, despite their urgent attack on P2P file-sharing technology, copying of CDs for use on a portable device (either an MP3 player or burned to a CD-R) is a much greater threat...
Alcohol-powered (Mp3 info) MP3 player (InternetWeek)Toshiba
... Alcohol-powered MP3 player (InternetWeek) Toshiba is expected to display an MP3 player incorporating the fuel cell. ... A flash-based player measuring 1.4 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches will run for about 35 hours on a single 3.5ml charge of concentrated methanol. ... MP3 players will work with help of fuel cell system, Toshiba claims (Pravda Ru) Toshiba Friday unveiled its latest fuel cell prototypes, this time targeting Flash- and hard disk-based MP3 players.
Music school - Home & Home Office
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Apple Ipod Shuffle 512Mb Mp3 Player
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techlizard » iriver ifp-180t 128 mb mp3 player
... The IRIVER IFP-180T 128 MB Portable Music Player is on sale for $38.89 after rebate, and ships for free. ... It features a sleek, silver/gray triangular design that s just a little over 3 inches tall and weighs only 1.1 ounces. ... The player has a 4-line, backlit LCD and a joystick for navigating through songs or control volume, forward, and reverse.
iTunes 5 Not Ready for Windows
When Apple made their huge announcements last week (or did you already forget about the new iPod nano and the somewhat less exciting iTunes phone, the ROKR), the release of iTunes 5 was hugely overshadowed. But now that the dust...
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