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The 2010 iPod Value Equation
New iPod Crew: 'Phoney, Futuristic, Retro, Doomed' - Apple Admits Error Shock
Precautions To Take Before Installing iTunes 10
IDC Ranks Mobile Phone Manufacturers' Recycling Efforts Mobile Industry Faces a Long Road to "Green"
A Fine Pair of Dragons
Coldplay And Its Simpering Frontman Do Nothing For Apple's Brand
Life With an EeePC and Ubuntu Linux
Dexim Announces First Line of iPhone 4 Accessories
Picture a Little Wildlife - WaterField Unveils Apple iPod touch Cases
The 2010 iPod Value Equation
Low End Mac's Dan Knight says:
Apple introduced updated iPods... leaving the Classic alone while overhauling the iPod nano, going back to buttons on the iPod shuffle, and making the iPod touch more like an iPhone than ever before.....
As for me, the 4G iPod touch is going on the top of my Christmas list.
For the full commentary, visit:
http://lowendmac.com/musings/10mm/2010-ipod-value-equation.html
New iPod Crew: 'Phoney, Futuristic, Retro, Doomed' - Apple Admits Error Shock
The Register's Rik Myslewski says:
Apple has revamped three quarters of its iPod line. Or, more accurately, it upgraded one
quarter, redesigned another, took a step back in time with a third, and left the final, not-even-mentioned quarter alone.
The flagship of the iPod line, the iPod touch, is often derided as being merely an iPhone without the phone a dig Steve Jobs turned into a plus in Wednesday's unveiling ceremony when he noted that "it's also an iPhone without the contract."
For the full report, visit here:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/09/02/new_ipods/
Precautions To Take Before Installing iTunes 10
MacFixIt's Topher Kessler says:
Apple has released iTunes 10 for Windows and Mac....
We do not expect there will be major issues with the program, but being new software with new features there may be some initial bugs that will need to be addressed for a full and seamless experience.....
Before applying the update, be sure to have a full, bootable, and restorable backup of your system...
You can check it out at:
http://bit.ly/cHuS68
IDC Ranks Mobile Phone Manufacturers' Recycling Efforts Mobile Industry Faces a Long Road to "Green"
Given the ubiquity of mobile phones around the globe, it is critical for the manufacturers of these devices to demonstrate their corporate responsibility by working toward greener phones that simplify safe and proper disposal and even reuse of the billions of mobile phones in the market. According to International Data Corporation (IDC), mobile phone recycling is amazingly low today, with rates of 10% considered good.
IDC spoke with the vendors directly, physically inspected the packaging, devices, and accessories of mobile phone manufacturers, and leveraged published corporate responsibility reports and other corporate and product environmental reports as available. IDC also reviewed other third-party rating and watchdog sites such as ENERGY STAR and Greenpeace.
To better understand where the mobile industry stands on sustainability, IDC used five criteria (packaging, materials, energy, end-of-life program, and overall sustainability efforts) and 20 sub-criteria to create a green ranking of 10 key mobile device manufacturers. The top 5 mobile device manufacturers in terms of their sustainability policies and practices are (in alphabetical order): Apple, LG, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson.
Apple - Apple recycles in 95% of the countries where its products are sold, including the United States, India, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Korea, and Australia. Apple has been a leader in influencing its supply chain and has taken strong steps as a key advocate for others to develop green technologies. This goes up to the executive level, where Steve Jobs is very active in the company's green efforts.
LG - LG has made strides in its power management, including the development of a solar charger, and seeks to continue to deploy such solutions throughout its entire line of products. LG has reduced the standby power within its mobile chargers, and handsets have a charger reminder that beeps when the handset is fully charged.
Nokia - Nokia is particularly strong in the area of materials where between 65% and 80% of any Nokia device can be recycled and the rest, primarily plastics, can be used to fuel the recycling process. The company has also gone the furthest in its use of recycled materials.
Samsung - Samsung scored well in its reduction of hazardous materials; for example, all new model phones were free of BFRs by January 1, 2009, and free of PVCs by July 1, 2009. Samsung has set dates of December 31, 2012, for making mobile phones free of phthalates, beryllium, brominated compounds, and antimony trioxide.
Sony Ericsson - Sony Ericsson has optimized packaging to be more environmentally friendly by including recycling mailers and developing lighter boxes saving 80% on CO2 emissions from transport versus the standard box. Sony Ericsson completely replaced paper manuals with electronic manuals and saved 350 tons of paper on 1 million phones, equaling 13,000 trees and 7,500 cubic meters of water.
"IDC used a variety of primary and secondary sources to obtain information on mobile device manufacturers' packaging, materials, energy, end-of-life programs, and overall sustainability efforts to develop the green ranking methodology," said Stephen Drake, program vice president for Mobility & Telecom for IDC. "IDC spoke with the vendors directly, physically inspected the packaging, devices, and accessories of mobile phone manufacturers, and leveraged published corporate responsibility reports and other corporate and product environmental reports as available. IDC also reviewed other third-party rating and watchdog sites such as ENERGY STAR and Greenpeace."
The IDC study, Worldwide Mobile Device Manufacturer 2009 Vendor Profiles: A Green Analysis An Evaluation of 10 Key OEMs' Mobile Device Sustainability Efforts (IDC #223277), analyzes the sustainability efforts of 10 key mobile device manufacturers. It ranks these manufacturers across 20 key criteria including device manufacturers' packaging, materials, energy, end-of-life programs, and overall sustainability efforts. The study is also part of IDC's Mobile Green: Strategies for Mobile Phone Sustainability report series, which investigates the mobile phone sustainability ecosystem and provides a competitive analysis of mobile phone manufacturers as well as mobile operators' green efforts.
You can learn more about IDC by visiting:
http://www.idc.com
A Fine Pair of Dragons
APTM's Mark Tennent reports that Dragon Dictation is 100% accurate nearly every time and far better than the iPhone s built-in speech recognition. Its sibling, Dragon Search, uses the power of Dragon Dictate to search Google (or Yahoo), YouTube, Twitter, iTunes, and Wikipedia.
For the full review, click here:
http://www.atpm.com/16.09/macmuser-dragons.shtml
Coldplay And Its Simpering Frontman Do Nothing For Apple's Brand
The Telegraph's Milo Yiannopoulos was underwhelmed by Steve Jobs' choice of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin as the troubadour for Apple's music event, noting that at least as far back as 2008, Apple has had an inexplicably close relationship with "The Most Boring Band In The World" and that in terms of sheer smugness, Chris Martin is in a league of his own.
For the full commentary, visit:
http://bit.ly/cv82Vk
Life With an EeePC and Ubuntu Linux
ATPM's Wes Meltzer says:
I love my Mac laptops. I really do. They have everything that s great about a Mac: rock-solid Unix back end, Apple front end, great hardware with solid industrial design and build quality, and of course all the software I need. I don't know where I'd be without it.
But they re also kind of heavy.....
Meltzer's long but interesting article explains in great detail why he chose an Asus EEEPC netbook to supplement his MacBook Pro and MacBook instead of, say, and iPad, and why he runs Ubuntu Linux on it instead of Windows or a Hackintosh install of OS X.
You can check it out at:
http://www.atpm.com/16.09/eeepc.shtml
Dexim Announces First Line of iPhone 4 Accessories
Dexim ( http://www.dexim.net ) announces its first product line for the iPhone 4. The new line includes the DCA220 Supercharged Leather Power Case, DPA065 P-Flip Foldable Power Dock 3 in 1 Bundle Pack and DLA155 CYL Premium Silicone Case. The stylish new line was designed to offer a wider range of portable power and docking solutions, colorful cases and reflective screen protectors to keep iPhone 4 users connected in style.
"We strive to produce the most innovative, unique and versatile accessories, so we are excited to provide iPhone 4 users with that same creativity and enthusiasm," says Laconia Cheng, CEO, Dexim. We are constantly expanding our product line with both effectiveness and affordability in mind in order to meet the needs of our customers and to fill voids that we see in the marketplace.
The initial line of accessories will include the following types and styles:
Supercharged Leather Power Case (DCA220) ($79.90) Doubles as both a protective leather case and portable power solution that extends talk time up to eight hours, video/game time up to 15 hours, or audio playing time up to 60 hours. Features a built-in on-off power switch.
P-Flip!" Foldable Power Dock 3 in 1 Bundle (DPA065) ($69.90) Capable of extending talk time up to eight hours, video time up to 15 hours, or audio playing time up to 80 hours. Users can flip the compact dock horizontally or vertically for hands-free video viewing or position it to fold for easy storage. The bundle includes a Dexim Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) case to fit the iPhone 4, anti-glare screen protector, squeegee-card and a cleaning cloth.
CYL Premium Silicone Case (DLA155) ($21.90) Transparent, yet durable silicone sleeves that are available in a variety of colors.
Anti-Glare Screen Protector(DLA169) ($5.99) - Reduces glare and protects screen from scratches, dirt, and dust. Includes squeegee-card and a cleaning cloth.
In addition to these new accessories, many of Dexim s current products like the DWA037 Premium AV Adapter, DRA022 AV Dock Station with Remote Control, DCA171 BluePack S8, DWP005 MacHub Dock Station and select others are also compatible with the iPhone 4.
The DCA220, DPA065 and DLA155 are expected to be available in-store at popular retailers in the United States starting in November. For more information regarding Dexim s new and existing line of electronic accessories, visit:
http://www.dexim.net
Picture a Little Wildlife - WaterField Unveils Apple iPod touch Cases
California based WaterField Designs announces Suede Jacket cases to clothe Apple's latest iPod touch. Each is custom-fitted to the iPod touch dimensions and is available in Black, Cheetah or Zebra Ultrasuede.
The iPod Suede Jacket is a minimalist case offering elegant protection from scratches without bulk. WaterField also offers the Travel Case to keep the iPod touch and its cords and accessories organized and tangle free. Available for pre-order now; ships September 15.
Each Suede Jacket is custom-fitted to the iPod touch dimensions and is available . WaterField also offers the Travel Case to keep the iPod touch and its cords and accessories organized and tangle free.
The iPod Suede Jacket is a minimalist case offering elegant protection from scratches without bulk. The Ultrasuede(R) case fits iPods snugly and actually serves to clean the iPod touch screen every time the device is inserted and extracted from the case. As a bonus, the case itself can be used to clean any digital screen.
The iPod Travel Case is designed to keep the iPod and its accessories all together and tangle-free. Custom-sized, padded, interior compartments keep gear organized. Self-locking zippers ensure contents don't spill out accidentally. All three sizes maintain a thin and compact shape even when fully packed, so they can be easily stowed in a work or day bag. The case is available in six eye-catching colors.
"I love the Suede Jacket because it's so simple and practical; I can slip it in my pants pocket and my iPod won't get dinged by my keys," explained owner and chief designer, Gary Waterfield. "It even keeps my screen clean."
The iPod Suede Jacket:
(*) Black: $10 / with pocket $14
(*) Zebra or Cheetah: $12 / with pocket $16
(*) Available now for pre-order from company website. Ships by September 15, 2010
The iPod Travel Case:
(*) $35-$39
(*) Three sizes: Small, Medium, Large
(*) Six colors: black, blue, brown, green, red, silver
(*) Available now
WaterField Designs:
http://www.sfbags.com/
iPod Touch Suede Jacket:
http://www.sfbags.com/products/ipodsuedejacket/ipodsuedejacket.htm
iPod Travel Case:
http://www.sfbags.com/products/iphone-cases/travelcase-iphone.php
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