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iPodRip 3.8 imports iPod music to iTunes
Dress up your iPod shuffle
Demand Drag Gnaws on Apple
Steve Jobs Calls Family Of Teenager Killed For iPod
iPod To Dock With Laptop, Serving As Its Touchpad?
Leader: Podcasting over-hyped
The iPod revolution marches on
The Geek: Podcast Your Eyes On The Future Of Sound
Anapod Explorer v8.8.1a Released
iPodlounge Loves Japan: New Imported Accessory Gallery
Smart Playlists stop updating dynamically on iPod
Bluetooth Headphone Systems For The iPod Reviewed
Capdase Car Charger for iPod and iPod shuffle
ezSkinTankini for iPod Shuffle
Maximize your iPod
iPort rolls out nex-gen in-wall iPod docking stations
iPodRip 3.8 imports iPod music to iTunes
Dress up your iPod shuffle
iPodRip 3.8 imports iPod music to iTunes
Put control of the iPod back in your hands with the ultimate iPod companion. iPodRip supports recovering your songs and playlists, playback of audio files and much more.
Features
- Supports any file the iPod does
- Recover Songs - recovers all songs, meta data and associated playlists to iTunes
- Recover Playlists - reconstructs your playlists in iTunes based on the songs already in iTunes
- Stand alone jukebox with menubar controls and song information
- iTunes integration when importing songs and playlists
- Supports iTunes song information, including ratings, play count, last played and others
- SmartSync - rules based importing of songs
- View & copy playlists
- Drag & drop support
- iTunes style browser
- Undo support
- Print, HTML and XML support
- iTunes like floating window
- Complete documentation
What's New?
- [Feature] - Added navigation arrows to allow for easier grouping of songs
- [Enhancement] - Improved reliability of importing
- [Enhancement] - Added new iPodRip icon
- [Enhancement] - Improved iPod detection
- [Enhancement] - Date last played is now imported and used in sync meta data
- [Enhancement] - Added a log viewer for assistance with support issues
- [Enhancement] - Improved duplicate detection
- [Enhancement] - Added an option to disable duplicate detection (on by default)
- [Enhancement] - Thoroughly rewritten documentation
- [Enhancement] - Added a crash reporter
- [Enhancement] - Improved update checking
- [Enhancement] - Updated eSellerate engine
- [Bug Fix] - Fixed a crash with the custom import song name
- [Bug Fix] - The custom import song name popup button will disable itself when it is not needed
- [Bug Fix] - If you are playing a song and double click it again, the song elapsed will start again from the start
- [Bug Fix] - Table column selection menu is now sorted
- [Bug Fix] - When recovering playlists, "iPod Library" is no longer added to iTunes
- [Bug Fix] - When dragging from any tableview the dragged item is imported not the selected item
- [Bug Fix] - When dragging from the browse windows, the correct item will import
- [Bug Fix] - Database check will now display when no errors were found
- [Bug Fix] - Copying of song information has been improved
- [Bug Fix] - Improved song playback
- [Bug Fix] - Column sizes are now saved correctly
- [Bug Fix] - Fixed a bug with ratings in sync meta data
- [Bug Fix] - Fixed a potential crasher on Jaguar
- [Bug Fix] - Fixed a crash introduced in iTunes 4.9
- [Bug Fix] - Imported file names are now more informative by default
- [Bug Fix] - Recover playlists is now working correctly again on iTunes 4.8 and later
iPodRip will run, without limitation, for 10 sessions. After you use all of the 10 sessions, you'll need to purchase iPodRip to use any of the application's functionality.
System requirements:
• Mac OS X 10.2 or higher
• Any iPod (Windows or Mac)
iPodRip is $15.00 shareware
For more information, visit:
http://www.thelittleappfactory.com/application.php?app=iPodRip
Dress up your iPod shuffle
POPTUNE for shuffle is a clean removing wearable wrapper for Apple's iPod shuffle series digital music players. POPTUNE for shuffle comes in a pack of 12 stylish patterns such as sizzling "Fire", pretty "Sakura", tropical "Aloha" and more. With these kinds of choices we are sure that you will find a POPTUNE suitable to your individual tastes. It also adds scratch protection to your iPod shuffle.
POPTUNE for shuffle has been designed to compliment your iPod shuffle, not just cover it. Of course it doesn't interfere with the slider switch or the control pad.
Once you have dressed up your iPod shuffle, it will look stylish from every angle.
For more information, visit:
http://www.tunewear.com/english/product/poptune_shuffle/index.html
Demand Drag Gnaws on Apple
Steve Jobs Calls Family Of Teenager Killed For iPod
iPod To Dock With Laptop, Serving As Its Touchpad?
Leader: Podcasting over-hyped
The iPod revolution marches on
The Geek: Podcast Your Eyes On The Future Of Sound
Demand Drag Gnaws on Apple
The Street.com's Troy Wolverton says:
"If recent developments are any indication, Apple could have sour news for investors when it reports earnings next week.
"Announcements from two companies in the digital music player sector -- and even from Apple itself -- suggest that demand has slowed in recent months. And some analysts worry that such a slowdown could signal a maturing market. Either way, muted demand could have a considerable effect on Apple, whose popular iPod music players have supercharged the company's revenue and earnings over the last two years."
For the full commentary visit here:
Steve Jobs Calls Family Of Teenager Killed For iPod
The New York Times’ Kareem Fahim reports:
"As Errol Rose made preparations on Monday to bury his 15-year-old son, Christopher, who was killed last week in Brooklyn during a fight over an iPod, he received a telephone call from a stranger. The man spoke in tones that the grieving father said had momentarily quieted his anguish.
"The stranger, Rose soon learned, was Steve Jobs, chief executive of Apple Computer, the company that makes the iPod."
For the full report visit here.
iPod To Dock With Laptop, Serving As Its Touchpad?
ipodhacks.com reports:
"It's hard to guess what Apple will think of next when it comes to extending both the iPod and its Macintosh line of computers. According to a recent report, it seems that tighter integration between the two may be on the horizon.
"A look at Apple's patent application no. 20040224638 reveals a sprawling description of many detailed aspects of a digital music player system that, frankly, makes for fairly dull afternoon reading. A close look, however, reveals the description of a most interesting docking arrangement; it seems that Apple may be planning to produce an iBook or PowerBook laptop computer that allows a future iPod or iPod mini to dock into its surface, with the iPod's touchpad (or future touchscreen?) serving as the laptop's trackpad."
For the full report visit here.
http://www.ipodhacks.com/article.php?sid=1431
Leader: Podcasting over-hyped
silicon.com says:
"It's been a good few weeks for podcasting fans, with updates to Apple's iTunes software supporting the phenomenon and predictions that podcasting is going to expand at an extraordinary rate over the next few years.
"There will be 60 million podcast users in the US alone by 2010, according to forecasts from research consultancy The Diffusion Group, which predicts that 75 per cent of digital music player owners will be downloading audio broadcasts by 2010.
".....it's hard to argue with the enthusiasm of bedroom DJs who can now parade their fine work to the broadest audience. And who would want to argue with the BBC, ABC or NBC, who are all now offering podcasts?
"But then again, radio shows have been available on the internet for years."
For the full commentary visit here:
http://hardware.silicon.com/pdas/0,39024643,39150106,00.htm
The iPod revolution marches on
ipodgarage.com's Stephan Fassmann says:
"Apple made some interesting updates this week to iTunes and the iPods.
"The full sized iPods all have color screens now. and the 1 GB shuffle dropped in price $20. The odd thing is the lack of a 40GB $349 model. I wonder if they just couldn't get a good enough deal on that one, but the 20GB U2 is at $329 so they might think that is in the slot."
For the full report visit here.
http://ipodgarage.com/article.php?id=110
The Geek: Podcast Your Eyes On The Future Of Sound
independent.co.uk's Charles Arthur says:
"You'll have heard by now of blogs. (If not, see me at the end of the column.) You can already get pictures in them, but what if blogs used the other media formats that web pages do, such as audio and video? Why shouldn't people who have a thought to impart record it digitally, so people can download and listen to it in their own time?
"People have been recording content, principally audio, for their blogs since 2001. The phenomenon gathered steam in 2003, once a simple way to contain the audio in the "RSS feed" of a website (which lets you monitor it without having to visit the site) was worked out.
"Thus was born "podcasting"- because it was sort of like broadcasting, and because if you had an iPod or another digital music player you could copy the file to that. Lots of people offer podcasts via their blogs. The problem is finding a way to keep up with them."
For the full report visit here.
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/science_technology/article297246.ece
Anapod Explorer v8.8.1a Released
iPodlounge Loves Japan: New Imported Accessory Gallery
Smart Playlists stop updating dynamically on iPod
Bluetooth Headphone Systems For The iPod Reviewed
Capdase Car Charger for iPod and iPod shuffle
ezSkinTankini for iPod Shuffle
Maximize your iPod
iPort rolls out nex-gen in-wall iPod docking stations
Anapod Explorer v8.8.1a Released
ipodhacks.com reports:
"Red Chair Software has released Anapod Explorer v8.8.1a for Windows, now with album art support for the iPod photo. As described on the product site:
"Anapod Explorer is the most advanced Windows iPod software available, offering full iPod management through full Windows Explorer integration under My Computer, easy drag and drop iPod transfer and iPod backup, PDA function support, web page interface access to your iPod through a built-in web server, powerful search and reporting capabilities using a built-in SQL database, and much more, all in one compact package."
For the full report visit here.:
http://www.ipodhacks.com/article.php?sid=1430
iPodlounge Loves Japan: New Imported Accessory Gallery
ipodlounge.com's Jeremy Horwitz reports:
"Though the iPod revolution began at Apple Computer’s headquarters in California, companies all across the world have developed successful businesses around the most popular digital music player. Even in Japan - once home field for Sony’s Walkmen and MiniDiscs - people and companies alike have shifted their attention to the iPod, popularizing unique accessories that range from fascinating to bizarre. In this pictorial feature, we take a look at some of the more interesting items that Japanese companies have developed.
The Die Speaker
EZISON Speaker Systems:
Prie Hook
The iPod Pillow
Poco Cases
Paper Sho by Shoshu Cases
Tocca Suono Cases
Tunewear Clothing
Bird Shuffle T-Shirt
You can check it out here.
Smart Playlists stop updating dynamically on iPod
A new Apple Knowledge Base article says:
"If you have an iPod with a Click Wheel, Smart Playlists may stop updating dynamically after you update your iPod with iPod Updater 2005-06-26. For example, if you rate a song on your iPod, the rating appears, but that same song won't appear in a Smart Playlist based on the same rating on your iPod. But this can happen with a Smart Playlist based on any criteria.
"To resolve this issue, connect your iPod to the computer that contains the original Smart Playlists. This makes iTunes update the Smart Playlists in iTunes and on your iPod."
For more information, visit:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301910
Bluetooth Headphone Systems For The iPod Reviewed
PlayList's Dan Frakes reports:
"Since the day the first iPod was introduced, people have asked for a way to listen to their music without dangling, tangling headphone cables. Although many have speculated that Apple would eventually create an iPod with Bluetooth or some other wireless technology, those predictions haven’t yet come true. In the meantime, a number of vendors have released Bluetooth-based wireless headphone systems for the iPod. I tested three such systems: MacAlly’s $170 BlueWave, Logitech’s $150 Wireless Headphones for iPod, and Ten Technology’s $200 naviPlay. These systems are fully compatible with 3rd-generation and later full-size iPods, as well as iPod mini models—basically, any iPod with a dock connector port. (As noted below, the MacAlly and Logitech systems will also work with older iPods and other audio sources, but not without limitations.)"
For the full review visit here.
Capdase Car Charger for iPod and iPod shuffle
ipodgarage.com's Bill Palmer reports:
"There's nothing better than getting out of your car with your iPod's battery more fully charged than when you got in. And seeing how many different ways various iPod users us their iPod in the car, we like to see as many iPod car charger solutions come to market as possible. No matter which solution you use, the end result is invariably that your battery will be charged. The trick, of course, is figuring out which chargers work best in which situations. And while some iPod car chargers come with, say, a built-in line out port, the Capdase has some other tricks up its sleeve instead."
For the full review visit here.
http://ipodgarage.com/article.php?id=112
For more information, visit::
http://www.capdase.com/
ezSkinTankini for iPod Shuffle
ipodtips.com reports:
"It must be summer if the tankini is back in style. Don't hit the beach too quickly though because this tankini is for your iPod shuffle. The ezSkin Tankini is a rubber skin for your iPod Shuffle which is meant to do a bit of protection and a bit of dressing up, like any good tankini should. They come in four different packs with a total of five different colors with white being a big hit."
For the full report visit here.
http://www.ipodtips.com/ipoders/jake/ipod_reviews/20050706_ezgear_tankini
Maximize your iPod
msnbc.msn.com's Noah Robischon reports:
"July/August 2005 issue, Budget Travel magazine - The iPod is going places. More than 15 million have been sold worldwide, and plenty of iPod owners can’t imagine leaving for a vacation without a pair of white earbuds in tow. With the right peripherals and software, your favorite digital music player can become an even better travel companion.
Photo Storage
Translation Software
Shuffle sport case
Mini-Speaker.
AudioBooks and Tours
You can check it out at:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8244195/
iPort rolls out nex-gen in-wall iPod docking stations
macsimumnews.com reports:
"Following on the heels of its 2004 launch, iPort has announces a new and expanded line of five iPorts; all are in-wall products highlighted by a universal docking bay that conforms to the shape of all current generation iPods.
"The new iPorts include integrated IR remote control, two-way RS232 communication, and the ability to pass balanced video over long distances. They have a self-adjusting base plate that automatically conforms to any size iPod. An adjustable insert on the face rotates in and out to ensure a secure fit. No adapter plates are needed with the new iPort IW series products."
For the full report visit here.
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