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Tiger's tunes: Apology lives online in remixes
(AP)
AP - Tiger Woods may not know it, but he is singing a new tune.
10 Billion Songs Sold by Apple's iTunes Store
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - The number-crunchers at Apple aren't counting just profits these days. Less than two months after it announced three billion applications had been downloaded from its App Store, the computer giant boasted Thursday that its iTunes Store has sold its 10 billionth song.
Griffin Intros 2007 Line Up
Griffin Technology today announced their 2007 lineup that will debut next week at the MacWorld Conference & Expo.
Record industry hits back at 'myth' of go-it-alone stars
(AFP)
AFP - Record industry bosses hit back Tuesday at the "myth" that musicians no longer need them to become successful, insisting the Internet can help raise their profile but cannot make them stars.
Griffin Intros Hi-Way Case for iPod Hi-Fi
Griffin Technology today announced Hi-Way, a versatile, custom fit, roadworthy carrying case for the iPod Hi-Fi compact stereo.
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A $150 eReader This Year? Plus AP, Conde Naste Eye eReaders and iPad Rejoice, literate cheapskates! Chip maker Freescale, which counts Amazon and Sony among its customers, recently announced that it has created a faster processor that will lower prices of eBook readers. The i.MX508 processor, which is twice as fast as the ones currently in use, should result in an eReader hitting the magical $150 price point as early as this year, according to Wired.com. (The company claims that it supplies 90 percent of the processors used by eReaders on the market.) A separate report by Reuters estimates the savings from the device to equal about $30, which doesn't sound like a lot. But every little bit certainly helps a sector that's seeing both phenomenal sales growth but is also under siege from new slate tablets such as Apple's iPad. Meanwhile, the Associated Press and magazine publisher Conde Naste are both planning to provide more content to electronic devices such as cell phones, eReaders and Apple's iPad. According to eWeek.com, the AP considers the move as a way to free itself from the constraints of the Web and deliver news to consumers directly. Conde Nast, meanwhile, hopes that putting more resources on digital content will help boost revenue streams. As a young dinosaur who's nowhere close to retirement and works in what's now considered the prehistoric field of print journalism, anything that can boost revenue streams is certainly worth a shot to me. A $150 eReader This Year? Plus AP, Conde Naste Eye eReaders and iPad originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 00:01:07.
Alex eReader Delayed Until March; enTourage eDGe First Shipment The Alex eReader just can't seem to catch a break. First it gets blindsided by the appearance of the Nook e-reader from supposed partner Barnes & Noble. Now its launch is getting delayed just in time for the arrival of Apple's new 800-pound gorilla. Folks who were expecting the device to drop this week will be met with this message if they visit the official Alex Shop online: "Thanks for your patience. We're almost ready with our Alex store. Keep checking in and by the first week of March you'll be able to order your Alex online. — The Spring Design Team" The delay is not exactly good news for a device that likely wants to spread as much distance between itself and the iPad, which launches its Wi-Fi models sometime in March. Besides potentially being drowned by the glut of coverage that comes with an Apple product launch, the Alex faces the same issue I mention in an earlier post about IREX's $399 DR800SG: price and value comparison. At $359, the Alex is cheaper than the IREX and also offers a second color touchscreen in addition to the main E Ink display. But it's still close enough to the $499 price of the cheapest iPad, which still offers a lot more bells and whistles (not to mention brand-name recognition) despite its issues with Flash. What's more, the Alex's price is also about $100 more than a Kindle and Nook — the latter offering the same Android software and dual-screen layout that the Alex provides. Another high-profile eReader, meanwhile, appears on pace to make its February goal, at least for preorders. Shipments for the enTourage eDGe should be going out as we speak for folks who pre-ordered before Jan. 12. This according to a post on the official enTourage eDGe site on Feb. 19 (at 8:41 a.m. to be exact). There is also a note on the site that new eDGe orders will start shipping in March. At $499, the device lies smack within the iPad's entry-level price range. But the device does offer a full-size color touchscreen alongside its full-size E Ink display. For more on eReaders, check out our roundup of today's popular eReaders and the eReaders of CES. Photo © Spring Design Alex eReader Delayed Until March; enTourage eDGe First Shipment originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 00:01:36.
Does The New Apple iPad Make a Great Portable Music Player? Since the official iPad announcement from Apple last Wednesday (Jan. 27), there's been a lot of talk in the blogsphere and gadget world about its features. According to an article from AppleInsider, the Apple iPad can play music for up to 6 days if you turn the screen off -- not ideal when browsing your music library! So, how about its other features? Does it have the potential for being a portable device that you can use for your digital music collection? An article from CNET, highlights deficiencies in the iPad that impact on its capabilities for being a great portable music player. For one, the iPad runs a version of the iPhone OS and not Mac OS, so it isn't capable of running the full version of iTunes. Instead, it acts just like an iPod or iPhone which you have to connect to your computer. CNET's article points out that wireless sync should have been a 'no brainer' when dealing with music files stored on your home network. Another downside according to the article was poor music playback via the built-in speakers. So, in light of these reported deficiencies, you might want to hold on to your portable music player a while longer before trading it in for a shiny new iPad. Image Courtesy of Apple. Related Articles:
Many have pointed out the advantages that the iPad has to offer when performing visual tasks such as: surfing the Web; reading e-books; writing email; and watching videos, but is it any good for listening to digital music?
Does The New Apple iPad Make a Great Portable Music Player? originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 09:00:17.
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Accessorizing the Apple iPad Accessories complete the whole package. Just ask the ladies. Or Apple. Or the slew of third-party companies now ready to cash in on the latest sexy gadget on the block, the iPad. Want to know the latest on the iPad's supporting cast? Then check out our new Apple iPad Accessories page. Oooooh, new stuff... Accessorizing the Apple iPad originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 00:01:27.
Free Music Album: Download to Donate For Haiti The non-profit organization, Music Relief, which helps victims of natural disasters is offering a free 9-track music album for download. As part of the Haitian relief effort, Music Relief has released the album, Download to Donate For Haiti which contains previously unreleased tracks from major artists and bands such as: Linkin Park, Alanis Morissette, Enrique Iglesias, Slash, and others. Founded in 2005 by the music band Linkin Park, Music Relief is currently providing aid to victims of the Haiti disaster. If you do decide to download this free music album, please remember to be kind and donate whatever you can afford. Thank you. Related Articles:
Free Music Album: Download to Donate For Haiti originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 09:30:14.
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