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Apple Responds to iTunes Privacy Complaints (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - In the wake of complaints about iTunes monitoring user song preferences, Apple is claiming that it does not store data about a customer's listening habits, and is offering a detailed explanation about how to turn off the iTunes feature in question.
Griffin Intros Intelligent Cassette Adapter for iPod
The SmartDeck lets users control their iPod using the built-in controls of their cassette player.
Native Announces Traktor DJ 3
The new version includes four playback decks, a suite of performance effects, an analog-modeled mixer section, a customizable user interface and more.
Digital Music Sales Triple in 2005 (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Music fans buying their tunes online and via mobile phones helped drive digital-music sales to $1.1 billion in 2005, marking a three-fold increase over the $380 million record labels earned the previous year, according to figures released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
Digital music sales triple to $1.1 bln in 2005 (Reuters)
Reuters - Worldwide digital music sales surged
threefold to $1.1 billion in 2005, the industry trade body said
on Thursday, as consumers flocked to buy music for their
computers, iPods and mobile phones.
Q-Be - World's Tiniest MP3 Player
The Q-Be measures just 2.4 cubic centimetres square, and weighs 18 grams.
Apple Computer Alters iTunes Software (AP)
AP - Apple Computer Inc. has altered its iTunes software after users raised privacy concerns over a new spy-like song-recommendation feature in the music jukebox program.
Music Sales Are Booming on Internet (AP)
AP - Worldwide sales of music via the Internet and mobile phones hit $1.1 billion last year, triple 2004 sales and accounting for 6 percent of global record company revenues, the industry said.
MP3 Tech Commentary
amazon.com: sandisk sansa m230 512 mb mp3 player blue: electronics
... Join Amazon Prime and ship Two-Day for free and Overnight for $3.99. ... Sandisk Sansa SDMX2 1 GB Digital Audio Player with SD Expansion Slot by SanDisk SanDisk 256 MB MP3 Player Red by SanDisk SanDisk 1 GB MP3 Player Silver by SanDisk Explore Similar Items : 11 in Electronics Spotlight Reviews (What's this?) ... Espinosa "markesp" (Lincoln Park, NJ United States) - See all my reviews Sandisk's MP3 players have really come into their own. ... Sandisk has come a long way from their original Digital Audio Player. ... I upgraded from the ...
Sony offers Franz Ferdinand NW-A1000 MP3 Player
... Sony launches a Franz Ferdinand branded NW-A1000 6GB MP3 Player in Japan. ... Looks like the British band is also hot in Japan, else Sony would not issue a special edition mp3 player. ... To mark that occasion Sony sells 200 of these black NW-A1000 players on two special sales days only. ... The Sony NW-A1000 mp3 players are still not selling in the United States. ... Panasonic DVD-LS90 9-Inch Portable DVD Player This portable player has a widescreen 16:9 ratio LCD screen and can run for about 6 hours on its battery. ... Panasonic ...
DLO HomeDock Deluxe makes iPods home entertainment center
iPod accessory specialist Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) introduced a new docking station for iPods which is designed to turn them into the center of a home entertainment system. The new DLO HomeDock Deluxe is priced at $149.99 and should be...
ezGear announces iPod friendly portable speaker system
Salt Lake City based ezGear, a marketer of iPod accessories, yesterday announced a new 2.1 speaker system for the iPod family. The new ezSound 2.1 is priced at $109.98 and should be available now. The ezSound 2.1 speaker system is...
Zvue players to get new video content
Handheld Entertainment, the makers of the Zvue portable media player, today announced a deal with video content provider TotalVid to distribute hundreds of hours of video content to the Zvue download store for use on the Zvue player. The agreement...
amazon.com: alienware aw8825dap 512 mb mp3 player: electronics
... This item is not eligible for Amazon Prime, but over a million other items are. ... To order, click checkbox, then click Add to Cart: ASIN: B000AVU4BE Item model number: AW8825DAP Date first available at Amazon: October 30, 2005 This page was created by a seller. ... Product Description With the Alienware 512 WMA/MP3 Player you get: - MP3 and WMA with DRM - Get the latest in compressed music technology with Windows Media Audio which can store almost twice as much music as MP3 technology. ... With DRM (Digital Rights Management) you'll ...
Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 Speakers $229
... Features: - 505 watts total system power (62 watts x 4, plus 69-watt center speaker and 188-watt subwoofer) - 5.1 speaker system with 4 satellite speakers, center speaker, subwoofer, and Digital SoundTouch control center - Connects to PCs, DVD players, CD players, portable MP3 players, and game consoles
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