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Logitech Adds High-End Portable System for iPod; New Innovative Portable Speakers Offer High-Quality Sound and Advanced Features
Ice Creme - Advanced Acrylic Polishing System
iPod Levies To Be Refunded in Canada
Everyone wants an iPod, right? So what gives?
iPod: A World-Destroying Menace?
Linux-head runs Doom on iPod
Microsoft says iPod to face more competition
Griffin iBeams flashlight and laser pointer attachments for iPod
Belkin makes it easy to play your iPod in your car
Macally Podwave portable iPod speaker
irock! MusiCase iPod speaker/case
Review: Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock MP3
Green Day launches "American Idiot" iPod case
Makrolon Shuffle Sheath
Makrolon iPod Shuffle Acrylic Case
The multi-everything pouch for your iPOD Shuffle
PodPod's super-flat foldaway iPod speakers
iPod speaker i-deck promises to deafen
Logitech Adds High-End Portable System for iPod; New Innovative Portable Speakers Offer High-Quality Sound and Advanced Features
Ice Creme - Advanced Acrylic Polishing System
Logitech Adds High-End Portable System for iPod; New Innovative Portable Speakers Offer High-Quality Sound and Advanced Features
Logitech has expanded its mobile music product offering with the introduction of two new speaker systems designed specifically for portable music players. The Logitech mm50 portable speakers for iPod(R) and the Logitech(R) mm28 portable speakers provide people with the high-quality sound that Logitech speakers are known for, and also solve key problems with portable speakers by offering extended battery life and extremely portable form factors.
"Many people want to share their digital music with friends, or listen to tunes out loud," said Ray Weikel, director of product marketing for Logitech's Audio Business Unit. "And, to do this, they want portable speakers that are easy to transport, include high-end features, and most importantly, deliver rich, clean sound. Logitech's two new portable speakers -- the mm50 and mm28 -- will be a welcome addition to the portable speaker lineup."
Logitech has developed products that target two different markets -- one is designed specifically for the iPod, and one works with any MP3 player.
Logitech mm50 Portable Speakers for iPod
The new performance mobile music speaker system, the Logitech mm50 portable speakers for iPod, offers customized iPod features, superb sound quality, and a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The speakers simultaneously recharge the iPod battery as well as the speaker battery when powered by the included AC adapter. The speaker battery lasts up to 10 hours per charge. And, the mm50 includes a wireless remote control, allowing people to adjust the volume, track forward, track back, play and pause the music without touching the speaker system or the iPod.
By using Max-X high-excursion drivers, which include neodymium magnets, as well as three inch pressure drivers, Logitech enables people to hear fully balanced audio, maximum bass response and minimal distortion. And, when used, the added 3D Stereo technology dramatically widens the stereo image, enhancing the audio experience these portable speakers deliver. Overall, the listener will receive superior sound and bass performance from the Logitech mm50 portable speakers for iPod.
The Logitech mm50 portable speakers for iPod are included in Apple's "Made for iPod" program. "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed specifically to connect to the iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
The mm50 portable speakers for iPod will work with any iPod with a dock connector on its base, which includes nearly all models sold in the past two years. The speakers also come with a protective travel case. The Logitech mm50 portable speakers for iPod will be available in September in the U.S. and in Europe for a suggested retail price in the U.S. of $149.99.
Logitech mm28 Portable Speakers
The Logitech mm28 portable speakers offer an ultra-thin solution that not only sounds great, but provides tremendous battery life. These speakers can be used with any MP3 or CD player that has a standard 3.5mm audio jack. The mm28 speakers use stereo NXT flat-panel technology, which significantly enhances the bass performance, while still enabling Logitech to offer a truly portable form factor. The mm28 portable speakers are less than 1.25 inches thin. The speakers include an integrated speaker cover that rotates to become the speaker foot -- so no carrying case is required. And, the input cable fits into a recessed area on the back panel, providing a truly portable one-piece speaker system.
The speakers can be powered by either the included AC adapter or by four AA batteries -- the speakers can last up to 45 hours on a single set of batteries. The Logitech mm28 portable speakers will be available in September in the U.S. and in Europe for a suggested retail price in the U.S. of $79.99.
Ice Creme - Advanced Acrylic Polishing System
Expertly removes surface abrasion and scratches from Acrylic and bright metal surfaces - new version works 5X faster.
Ice Creme allows you to expertly remove the scuffing, scratching and abrasion which tends to occur on highly polished acrylic panels, like those used in several consumer devices and popular computers. Products like the iPod, iBook, PDAs and cell phones can all benefit from the ease of use and power of Ice Creme. Quickly restores scuffed-up Acrylic and plated metal products to like new condition. Great when you want to spruce up or sell your gear. A typical, moderately banged-up iPod requires appox. 15-20 minutes to fully restore.
The regular formula is for plastic products and lightly damaged bright metal. The "M" version adds a special metal refinishing pad which can restore severe bright metal surface damage - like the iPod's bright metal back panel. Not for use on iPod mini, painted or anodized surfaces. Both versions include Optex application and polishing cloths.
Note: Use care when working around 4G iPod click wheels - avoid direct polishing/applying excessive pressure to this fragile mechanism. 4G click wheels are not sealed as 3G scroll wheels were - avoid dispensing compounds to the periphery of click wheel/action button.
Features:
- Two part formula removes even aggressive damage from most plastics and bright (plated) metals.
- "M" version adds severe metal refinishing system for iPod's bright metal back panel.
- Enough product to restore several iPods, or 2-3 iBooks.
- Includes Optex Super60â„¢ application and polishing cloths.
Ice Creme Specs:
Ice Creme:
2-1oz. Acrylic polishing compounds
2-Optex application/polishing cloths
Ice Creme M:
2-1oz. Acrylic polishing compounds
2-Optex application/polishing cloths
1-Bright metal refinishing pad
Range: $20.95 - $25.95
For more information, visit:
http://www.radtech.us/Products/IceCreme.aspx
iPod Levies To Be Refunded in Canada
Everyone wants an iPod, right? So what gives?
iPod: A World-Destroying Menace?
Linux-head runs Doom on iPod
Microsoft says iPod to face more competition
iPod Levies To Be Refunded in Canada
Apple is pleased that the Supreme Court of Canada let stand a lower court ruling that blank media levies on iPods are invalid, and will shortly announce a claims process so customers can request a refund for the levies they paid.
For more information, visit:
http://www.apple.com/ca/ipodlevies/
Everyone wants an iPod, right? So what gives?
ipodgarage.com's Zach Littleman says:
"Everyone wants an iPod, right? As you assume, if they really want it, they will get one somehow, someway.
"Most of my friends in the last year have at least all gotten an ipod. Some sooner than others. Some actually use it daily/weekly and others just have an ipod rotting on the shelf but still somehow still love it. They are all windows users except for one or two of them. Those one or two friends have never asked a question about their ipod problem wise, but all the windows users have. That is off topic but hey, just shows that Apple products are the best.
"What I am trying to say through all of this is some of my friends fall in love with the ipod and do anything to get one, some take a day or two while others take a couple months, but they will get an ipod. Then there is that "other generation" that is anyone from 18 to 25 where they want an ipod, have a chance to get an ipod but don't. For some reason they want to stay with the cds"
For the full commentary visit here:
http://ipodgarage.com/article.php?id=240'
iPod: A World-Destroying Menace?
ipodgarage.com's Eric Nguyen says:
"I hope everyone had a happy Anti-iPod Day! Personally, I didn't see anyone burning their iPods on the street or anything like that. In fact, the only the only iPod-related activity I saw this weekend was people buying tons of iPods at my local Apple Store. Looks like Anti-iPod Day didn't really work, after all.
"But something else happened this weekend, that threatens the position of the iPod as the world's dominant music player. This event is so momentous in scope that it dwarfs any conspiracy to date, even prophesying the end of the world. It looks like not even the iPod was immune, now that it has been revealed that the iPod, too, is a tool of Satan. Yes, it's true: the iPod can play Doom. It now joins the illustrious lineup of the Nokia 770, the TI-83, and the PocketPC as a hand-sized gadget that can play Doom. Now, considering that the PocketPC runs Windows, the TI-83 can graph satanic symbols (see here for instructions), and the Nokia 770 starts with the letter 'N' (one after the 13th letter in the alphabet), the iPod has joined one of the most notorious, evil groups on the planet."
For the full commentary visit here:
http://ipodgarage.com/article.php?id=246
Linux-head runs Doom on iPod
The Register's Jonny Evans reports:
"While pundits ponder whether Apple's market-leading iPod music player faces imminent doom, tech-savvy Linux users are hacking colour-screened versions of the device to explore another kind of Doom - this time from ID Software.
"Hard-working iPod Linux developer 'Kyle' has reworked Doom so that it will play on the device, albeit at an excruciatingly slow 3-4fps frame rate. There’s information about the port on the iPod Linux website."
For the full report visit here:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/08/10/ipod_doom/
Microsoft says iPod to face more competition
Bloomberg News's Ian King and Dina Bass report:
"Microsoft Corp. said Apple Computer Inc.'s best-selling iPod music player will face increased competition from new products in the end- of-year shopping season.
"Microsoft is working with electronics makers including Royal Philips Electronics NV, Samsung Electronics Co. and Creative Technology Ltd. to design and test music players that rival iPod, said Erik Huggers, the head of Microsoft's Digital Media Division."
For the full report visit here.
http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/0810microsoft-ipod10-ON.html
Griffin iBeams flashlight and laser pointer attachments for iPod
Belkin makes it easy to play your iPod in your car
Macally Podwave portable iPod speaker
irock! MusiCase iPod speaker/case
Review: Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock MP3
Green Day launches "American Idiot" iPod case
Makrolon Shuffle Sheath
Makrolon iPod Shuffle Acrylic Case
The multi-everything pouch for your iPOD Shuffle
PodPod's super-flat foldaway iPod speakers
iPod speaker i-deck promises to deafen
Griffin iBeams flashlight and laser pointer attachments for iPod
ipodgarage.com's Bill Palmer reports:
Here at iPod Garage Labs we've tested iPod attachments that do everything from play your iPod through an FM stereo to record your own voice, but with the Griffin iBeams it's possible that we've now officially seen it all. A pair of attachments that snap onto your iPod's headphone jack (and accompanying voltage jack), one iBeam is a flashlight and the other is a laser pointer. And while the idea might at first seem like little more than a gimmick, our tests revealed two characteristics of the iBeams that made them potentially more attractive than simply using a separate flashlight or laser pointer.
For the full review visit here
http://ipodgarage.com/article.php?id=241
Belkin makes it easy to play your iPod in your car
The Saskatoon StarPhoenix's Murray Hill reports:
"It's holiday time and if you're one of the lucky ones to own an iPod, then Belkin has the way for you to take your tunes on the road with you.
"Here's where an iPod really shines - not that it doesn't shine otherwise. If you've ever wondered whether it was worth it to buy a device with 20, 30, 40, 60 Gb or storage capacity Belkin's TuneCast II, TuneDock and Auto Kit will provide the answer."
For the full review visit here.
Macally Podwave portable iPod speaker
ipodgarage.com's Bill Palmer reports:
"So you've just spent $300 on an iPod, and now you want an iPod speaker system to go with it. Trouble is, you don't have another $150-$300 left over to spend on a fancy iPod-specific speaker system from a company like JBL, Bose, or Altec-Lansing. Sure, you can buy any generic PC speaker system and plug it into the headphone jack on your iPod, but maybe you're looking for something more portable or more iPod-specific. Or maybe you just like the idea of being able to walk down the street with your iPod clipped to your belt and music playing blaring out of it for all to hear."
For the full review visit here:
http://ipodgarage.com/article.php?id=243
irock! MusiCase iPod speaker/case
ipodgarage.com's Bill Palmer reports:
"So what is the irock? Is an iPod carrying case or is it an iPod speaker system? It turns out that the irock is both, in one of the more creative product ideas we've seen pass through iPod Garage Labs yet. The irock is designed for those iPod users who want to carry their iPod around with them and listen to it through speakers instead of headphones. While most iPod cases assume that you're going to use headphones, and while most portable iPod speakers sit on top of your iPod with no regard for the case, the irock builds the speakers into the front wall of its case. The result, while it has some drawbacks, is a neat way to combine your iPod's speakers and case into one product."
For the full review visit here:
http://ipodgarage.com/article.php?id=242
Review: Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock MP3
PlayList's Dan Frakes reports:
"For quite a while now, those of us who follow the iPod accessory market have been watching Cambridge SoundWorks to see when (or if) it would offer a speaker product for the iPod. After all, Cambridge SoundWorks has long been known for multimedia speakers that offer good sound quality for the money. However, given that the company is owned by Creative Technology—considered by many to be Apple’s primary competitor in the portable MP3 player market—it seemed unlikely that Cambridge SoundWorks would release a speaker system that might further the iPod’s accessory advantage."
For the full review visit here:
http://playlistmag.com/reviews/2005/08/playdock/index.php
Green Day launches "American Idiot" iPod case
ipodgarage.com reports:
"....Green Day, whose latest album American Idiot has been near the top of the iTunes Music Store charts since its release, has launched a new Green Day-themed leather iPod case for Fourth Generation iPods for $35. "
For the full report visit here:
http://ipodgarage.com/article.php?id=239
Makrolon Shuffle Sheath
gizmodo.com reports:
"This is all in Japanese but looks quite cool. It's something called the Makrolon and it's made of see-through acrylic and even has a cute little cable spool for spooling your cable. It comes in three neon plastic colors including hot pink and hot green and is apparently available for about $30 from a Japanese style shop called NUTS."
For the full report visit:
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/makrolon-shuffle-sheath-116477.php
Makrolon iPod Shuffle Acrylic Case
ipodhacks.com reports:
"Are you looking for both a colorful protective enclosure for your iPod shuffle as well as a way to end chaotic headphone cable clutter? If so, the Makrolon iPod Shuffle Case for the iPod shuffle may be the answer to your prayers."
For the full report visit here.
http://www.ipodhacks.com/article.php?sid=1482
i-deck speaker dock for your iPod
shinyshiny.tv reports:
"Boxing Up Your Cds For Under-bed Storage Will Leave You Feeling Incredibly Smug About Your Sudden Clutter-free Existence. If You Haven't Done It Already I Heartily Recommend It. Then All You Have To Do Is Hook Up Your Music Player To Your Sound System And You Can Play Drunken Dj When Your Friends Come Round Far More Efficiently. Or, You Could Go For Something Like This Monitor Audio I-deck, Which (If You've Been Paying Attention) You'll Know Is About The 4000th One We've Posted Up Here...."
For the full report visit here:
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2005/08/ideck_speaker_d.html
The multi-everything pouch for your iPOD Shuffle
akihabaranews.com's Daimaou reports:
"Fashion victimes (iPOD users), prepare your credit cards!!! This is the ultimate pouch for your iPOD Shuffle: a small plastic pouch in various colours that allow you to protect the headphones too... and all that for less than 25 EUR. ..."
For the full report visit here.:
http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news_9999.html
PodPod's super-flat foldaway iPod speakers
http://www.t3.co.uk reports:
"Ultra skinny PodPod portable speakers spread their wings on the ever-growing iPod scene.
"There are countless ways of transforming your iPod into a mini boom box, but PodPod's latest iPod add-on has to be the skinniest option.."
For the full report visit here.
iPod speaker i-deck promises to deafen
pocket-lint.co.uk's Stuart Miles reports:
"Monitor Audio, a hi-fi manufacturer, believes it has what it takes to challenge Bose and other speaker manufacturers in the iPod accessory speaker market.
"The company has launched its first forray into iPod accessories with the Ă‚ÂŁ250 i-deck. The speaker set promises a knock-out punch to its rivals in the volume department by offering up to 102 dBA via a 4in Bass/ midrange driver and 14mm gold coated polymer ring dome tweeter."
For the full report visit here:
http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news.php?newsId=1522
For more information, visit:
http://www.monitoraudio.co.uk
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Charles W. Moore
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