Stuff that makes using your iPod or iPhone better.
Thursday, April 28, 2005Deals on 4GB iPod Minis What better gadget for your iPod habit than another iPod? Apple is currently selling refurbished 1st generation iPod Minis (4GB models) for just $169.00.They have all five colors: Silver, blue, pink, green, and gold. With each unit they include: A belt clip, Apple Earphones, an AC adapter, a FireWire cable, and a USB 2.0 cable. Ground shipping is free. Visit the Apple Store online to get an iPod Mini for $169. Wednesday, April 27, 2005iPod Shuffle Dock (with a bonus) Belkin has announced a new dock for the iPod Shuffle which doubles as a USB 2.0 hub!They're actually calling it a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub, but that fourth connector just happens to point straight up out of the center of the hub... which isn't necessarily there for a Shuffle, of course. I mean, you could connect a thumb drive, a USB fan, a mug warmer-- you name it! It comes with an A/C power adapter, but it can be used with up to two devices without the power cord. It's not available yet, but when it is, you can get it for $39.99. (from MacMinute) Tuesday, April 26, 2005Album Cover Finder for iTunes/iPod Amphonic Designs' search tool Album Cover Finder does a lot more than just locate and display album cover art.It also provides some cool database-type info, such as: Track names on the album, a link to the album review, and a catalog of other albums by the artist. On your Mac you can drag & drop album cover art from Album Cover Finder to iTunes (or use cut/paste if you are using MS Windows). You can download a lite version of Album Cover Finder, or purchase the complete version for just $6. (from iPodHacks) Saturday, April 23, 2005The Missing Manual for iPod and iTunes O'Reilly has just released the 3rd Edition of iPod & iTunes: The Missing Manual. This information-packed book can tell you a lot you didn't know you didn't know about your iPod!You can read the entire Table of Contents, but here are a few highlights:
You can download a sample chapter, and buy the whole thing from Amazon for $16.47. Thursday, April 21, 2005iPod Camera Connector Okay, so you still have 20 GB of available space on your iPod Photo, but you've completely filled the 512 MB card in your digital camera... and your laptop is back in the hotel. What do you do? That's easy! connect your iPod Camera Connector to your iPod, connect your camera's USB cable, and copy all the photos to your iPod.Once the photos are transferred, they can be viewed (although not in a slideshow) and later uploaded to your computer. The iPod Camera Connector works with any iPod Photo, and requires iPod software version 1.1. Get one at Amazon for $29.99, including free shipping. Tuesday, April 19, 2005JBL On Stage Speaker System and Dock Yes, there are a lot of speaker systems out there for the iPod. JBL's version, the On Stage iPod Docking Speaker System, is nice for its compactness, its decent sound, and the fact that it doubles as a docking station (you can connect the On Stage directly to your Mac to sync the iPod).The On Stage is AC-powered, provides 6 watts per channel, and looks cool, to boot. It works with the iPod and the iPod Mini, but will not work with the iPod Photo. On Stage retails for $159.95, but Amazon has it right now for just $100.64. Saturday, April 16, 2005PodLock iPod Utility from MicroMat MicroMat is well-known for their excellent diagnostic software for the Mac. Now, they've introduced a similar utility program for the iPod: PodLock.Podlock helps you:
Thursday, April 14, 2005EarJams Make Your iPod Earbuds Better Not sure how I missed these before... because I've needed them for some time. Griffin Technology has these great attachments to Apple's standard Earbuds which greatly improve your listening: they're called EarJams.When I fly on commercial aircraft, I always bring my PowerBook along to Grifin EarJams change all that. Easily snapping onto your existing Apple earbuds, EarJams provide "massive bass and improved sound," fit better, and are more comfortable. They also help to reduce the intrusion of outside noise into your listening experience. Note that EarJams are not compatible with the earbuds which shipped with 1st and 2nd generation iPods. EarJams retail for $14.99, but you can get them from Amazon for just $9.99. UPDATE: I purchased a pair of these, and I love them. For a limited time, Amazon has them on sale for just $7.99. Wednesday, April 13, 2005Free Games at iPod Arcade The Unofficial Apple Weblog clued us in to a place where you can get free games for your iPod: the iPod Arcade.The Arcade claims to be the one-stop shop for all iPod games. They have Notes games and Arcade Games, all free of chage and ready for download. They have games available for all generations of iPods and Minis, excluding the Shuffle. I was pleasantly surprised at the games available for my 3rd generation iPod:
Tuesday, April 12, 2005Vinyl Skins for iPod Shuffle from ShuffleArt ShuffleArt has begun shipping their Vinyl Skins for iPod Shuffle. Currently available in five patterns, these skins can be purchased through iPodStyles.In a great review, The Mac Observer stated that the cut of the skins was very precise, and that installation was effortless. They expect that the skins should protect your iPod Shuffle from the usual scratches and nicks. Get one now for only $7.99.
Saturday, April 09, 2005Thanko iCombi Bluetooth Stereo Headphone Set The cool stuff always shows up in Japan first...Thanko has announced a wireless headphone setup designed for the iPod: the iCombi. The Bluetooth adapter works with almost any iPod (except the 1st gen iPod and the Shuffle), and the headphones themselves posess controls for Pause, Play, Skip, and Volume. The Headphone battery lasts for up to 11 hours, recharges via USB, and the range of the transmitter is about 30 feet. The iCombi sells for 15,800 Yen. (from Gizmodo) Thursday, April 07, 2005Belkin Leather Case for Dock-connector iPods This isn't a new item, but it's a good one that is also cheap. Belkin makes this Leather Flip Case for full-size iPods with dock connectors.It protects your iPod but still gives you complete access to all the controls and connections. Also, you can open up the flip case and put it on your docking station without removing the case (it attaches the the back of the iPod with a suction cup). The original MSRP is $29.99, but Buy.com has it right now for just $13.39. (From Cheap Stingy Bastard) Wednesday, April 06, 2005Griffin iVault Aluminum Case for Shuffle Griffin Technology has been busy lately. They've announced a protective case for the iPod Shuffle called the iVault. It's made entirely of aluminum, and safely encloses a Shuffle while still allowing access to the control wheel, the audio jack, the on switch, and the USB port. You can still see the LED, too.The iVault is installed by securing the two halves together around your iPod Shuffle with four tiny screws (the idea is that you keep the case on at all times). Even so, the combined weight of the Shuffle and the iVault is only 1.5 ounces. I found it cool that it not only comes in natural aluminum, but also in three colors (blue, purple, and red). The iVault can be preordered now for $29.99. (From MacMinute) Monday, April 04, 2005AirClick Remote for iPod Griffin has does it again: A remote control for your iPod which works from up to 60 feet away. And since it uses RF for its communication, you do not have to be in line-of-sight of your iPod to control it within your home. You get five buttons: Pause/play, next track, previous track, increase volume, decrease volume.The AirClick works on any iPod or iPod Mini with a dock connector. Get one for $40. Friday, April 01, 2005Cool Caps - Colorful Caps and Lanyards for the Shuffle DLO has introduced a way to bring some color to your iPod Shuffling: Cool Caps. These are replacement caps with integrated lanyards for the iPod Shuffle, which come in 5 different colors.Unlike the standard Apple lanyard shipping with the Shuffle, this one adjusts in length (and don't worry-- it's removable if you don't need it). They come in a pack of 5 for $29.99. (from TUAW) |
