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iPod Shuffle Accessory iVault Available for Pre-Order

iPod Shuffle Accessory iVault Available for Pre-Order

Mar 30 - 9:46 AM ET | In The News

Griffin Technology's first add-on for Apple's iPod Shuffle the iVault, will start shipping in May. These are a range of brightly coloured aluminium "armour" cases for the iPod Shuffle.

The iVault locks the MP3 player in place with four screws that bond the holder's front and back halves together. iVault comes in anodized red, blue, purple and silver, giving the white Shuffle that "Maglite" look.

The case exposes the earphone socket, control wheel, status LED, rear power switch, and base USB connector.

The iVault retalis for $30 and is available for pre-order on Griffin's website. UK readers should keep an eye out for the iVault's debut at local Griffin distributor AM Micro.

Creative MuVo V200

Mar 30 - 12:09 PM ET | In The News

In the shadow of Apple's iPod shuffle, lurks a slick new Creative MuVo, the V200, sporting a white shiny iPod-like carapace.

The MuVo comes in two parts, a USB Flash drive-sized unit which fits into an L-shaped AAA battery holder. When assembled, the V200 is a bit smaller than other MuVo models, but it is a solid, well built mp3 player. It features, the usual volume controls and jog-dial on the side and the power/play/pause key, microphone and small LCD are on the front.

Windows users can run Creative's MediaSource app and copy songs over that way, which they'll need to do if they want to play DRM-encoded WMA files downloaded from Napster, Virgin Digital, etc.

The V200 supports Audible audio books as well, according to Creative's web site.

The V200 will record voice memos in WAV format and also includes an FM tuner. The five-band equalizer, with pre-sets and a custom EQ slider screen, let you tweak the player's audio output.

The sound quality, compared to Creative's other MP3 players, is excellent.

Overall, the V200 is an excellent addition to the MuVo range, and clearly superior to Creative's MuVo Micro N200. It may be a little bit bigger, but has a better sound.

Click here for more pictures and a good review of the V200.

Creative Use of Paris Hilton

Mar 29 - 12:55 PM ET | In The News

Paris Hilton is apparently obsessed with Creative's Pink Zen Micro and consequently they are in negotiations to have Paris plug their product. If the deal goes through, it will be Creative's first time using a "celebrity" to promote their MP3 players.

iPod Banned in Australian School

Mar 28 - 11:18 PM ET | In The News

According to The Register, a school in Australia has banned Apple's iPod citing that, "iPod-toting children were isolating themselves into a cocoon of solipsism."

Your iPod Knows What You Are Listening To

Mar 24 - 9:07 AM ET | In The News

Gracenote Inc. knows any time a CD is ripped for use into your iPod or any other portable music player. Their database provides song titles to companies like Apple, Creative and Rio as well as hundreds of software products devoted to playing and recording music CDs. Yet, few consumers are aware of Gracenote. They have a huge database that tracks digital music listener habits. The anonymity of this company has raised concerns among privacy advocates.

Apple's iPod Camera Connector Available For Pre-Order

Mar 21 - 10:18 AM ET | In The News

Apple has begun taking pre-orders for it's iPod Camera Connector. The camera connector allows users to quickly transfer images from a digital camera to an iPod photo. Apple announced the connector alongside new iPods in February, but has just recently made them available.

Apple's statement regarding the camera connector is, "Simply plug the iPod Camera Connector into the iPod dock connector, plug your camera's USB cable and watch your images make their way to the iPod, ready to view in a slide show!" The iPod Camera Connector is compatible with iPod photo (30/40/60GB) and requires iPod software v1.1. A list of supported cameras is available from Apple's iPod photo support site.

SpeakTunes Navigates Your iTunes Library

Mar 19 - 2:21 PM ET | In The News

SpeakTunes uses the voice capabilities of Mac OS X with a familiar "iPod-like interface". It's users can navigate and play songs from their iTunes music library without having to look at the display, especially when it is impractical. SpeakTunes was designed for home and auto installations and has full support for the Keyspan Digital Media Remote. SpeakTunes supports MP3, AIFF, and protected AAC files from the iTunes Music Store.

Registration for SpeakTunes is $15.

Creative MuVo V200

Creative MuVo V200

Mar 30 - 12:09 PM ET | In The News

In the shadow of Apple's iPod shuffle, lurks a slick new Creative MuVo, the V200, sporting a white shiny iPod-like carapace.

The MuVo comes in two parts, a USB Flash drive-sized unit which fits into an L-shaped AAA battery holder. When assembled, the V200 is a bit smaller than other MuVo models, but it is a solid, well built mp3 player. It features, the usual volume controls and jog-dial on the side and the power/play/pause key, microphone and small LCD are on the front.

Windows users can run Creative's MediaSource app and copy songs over that way, which they'll need to do if they want to play DRM-encoded WMA files downloaded from Napster, Virgin Digital, etc.

The V200 supports Audible audio books as well, according to Creative's web site.

The V200 will record voice memos in WAV format and also includes an FM tuner. The five-band equalizer, with pre-sets and a custom EQ slider screen, let you tweak the player's audio output.

The sound quality, compared to Creative's other MP3 players, is excellent.

Overall, the V200 is an excellent addition to the MuVo range, and clearly superior to Creative's MuVo Micro N200. It may be a little bit bigger, but has a better sound.

Click here for more pictures and a good review of the V200.

Creative Use of Paris Hilton

Mar 29 - 12:55 PM ET | In The News

Paris Hilton is apparently obsessed with Creative's Pink Zen Micro and consequently they are in negotiations to have Paris plug their product. If the deal goes through, it will be Creative's first time using a "celebrity" to promote their MP3 players.

iPod Banned in Australian School

Mar 28 - 11:18 PM ET | In The News

According to The Register, a school in Australia has banned Apple's iPod citing that, "iPod-toting children were isolating themselves into a cocoon of solipsism."

Your iPod Knows What You Are Listening To

Mar 24 - 9:07 AM ET | In The News

Gracenote Inc. knows any time a CD is ripped for use into your iPod or any other portable music player. Their database provides song titles to companies like Apple, Creative and Rio as well as hundreds of software products devoted to playing and recording music CDs. Yet, few consumers are aware of Gracenote. They have a huge database that tracks digital music listener habits. The anonymity of this company has raised concerns among privacy advocates.

Apple's iPod Camera Connector Available For Pre-Order

Mar 21 - 10:18 AM ET | In The News

Apple has begun taking pre-orders for it's iPod Camera Connector. The camera connector allows users to quickly transfer images from a digital camera to an iPod photo. Apple announced the connector alongside new iPods in February, but has just recently made them available.

Apple's statement regarding the camera connector is, "Simply plug the iPod Camera Connector into the iPod dock connector, plug your camera's USB cable and watch your images make their way to the iPod, ready to view in a slide show!" The iPod Camera Connector is compatible with iPod photo (30/40/60GB) and requires iPod software v1.1. A list of supported cameras is available from Apple's iPod photo support site.

SpeakTunes Navigates Your iTunes Library

Mar 19 - 2:21 PM ET | In The News

SpeakTunes uses the voice capabilities of Mac OS X with a familiar "iPod-like interface". It's users can navigate and play songs from their iTunes music library without having to look at the display, especially when it is impractical. SpeakTunes was designed for home and auto installations and has full support for the Keyspan Digital Media Remote. SpeakTunes supports MP3, AIFF, and protected AAC files from the iTunes Music Store.

Registration for SpeakTunes is $15.

Creative's Use of Paris Hilton

Creative Use of Paris Hilton

Mar 29 - 12:55 PM ET | In The News

Paris Hilton is apparently obsessed with Creative's Pink Zen Micro and consequently they are in negotiations to have Paris plug their product. If the deal goes through, it will be Creative's first time using a "celebrity" to promote their MP3 players.

iPod Banned in Australian School

Mar 28 - 11:18 PM ET | In The News

According to The Register, a school in Australia has banned Apple's iPod citing that, "iPod-toting children were isolating themselves into a cocoon of solipsism."

Your iPod Knows What You Are Listening To

Mar 24 - 9:07 AM ET | In The News

Gracenote Inc. knows any time a CD is ripped for use into your iPod or any other portable music player. Their database provides song titles to companies like Apple, Creative and Rio as well as hundreds of software products devoted to playing and recording music CDs. Yet, few consumers are aware of Gracenote. They have a huge database that tracks digital music listener habits. The anonymity of this company has raised concerns among privacy advocates.

Apple's iPod Camera Connector Available For Pre-Order

Mar 21 - 10:18 AM ET | In The News

Apple has begun taking pre-orders for it's iPod Camera Connector. The camera connector allows users to quickly transfer images from a digital camera to an iPod photo. Apple announced the connector alongside new iPods in February, but has just recently made them available.

Apple's statement regarding the camera connector is, "Simply plug the iPod Camera Connector into the iPod dock connector, plug your camera's USB cable and watch your images make their way to the iPod, ready to view in a slide show!" The iPod Camera Connector is compatible with iPod photo (30/40/60GB) and requires iPod software v1.1. A list of supported cameras is available from Apple's iPod photo support site.

SpeakTunes Navigates Your iTunes Library

Mar 19 - 2:21 PM ET | In The News

SpeakTunes uses the voice capabilities of Mac OS X with a familiar "iPod-like interface". It's users can navigate and play songs from their iTunes music library without having to look at the display, especially when it is impractical. SpeakTunes was designed for home and auto installations and has full support for the Keyspan Digital Media Remote. SpeakTunes supports MP3, AIFF, and protected AAC files from the iTunes Music Store.

Registration for SpeakTunes is $15.

iPod Banned in Australian School

iPod Banned in Australian School

Mar 28 - 11:18 PM ET | In The News

According to The Register, a school in Australia has banned Apple's iPod citing that, "iPod-toting children were isolating themselves into a cocoon of solipsism."

Your iPod Knows What You Are Listening To

Mar 24 - 9:07 AM ET | In The News

Gracenote Inc. knows any time a CD is ripped for use into your iPod or any other portable music player. Their database provides song titles to companies like Apple, Creative and Rio as well as hundreds of software products devoted to playing and recording music CDs. Yet, few consumers are aware of Gracenote. They have a huge database that tracks digital music listener habits. The anonymity of this company has raised concerns among privacy advocates.

Apple's iPod Camera Connector Available For Pre-Order

Mar 21 - 10:18 AM ET | In The News

Apple has begun taking pre-orders for it's iPod Camera Connector. The camera connector allows users to quickly transfer images from a digital camera to an iPod photo. Apple announced the connector alongside new iPods in February, but has just recently made them available.

Apple's statement regarding the camera connector is, "Simply plug the iPod Camera Connector into the iPod dock connector, plug your camera's USB cable and watch your images make their way to the iPod, ready to view in a slide show!" The iPod Camera Connector is compatible with iPod photo (30/40/60GB) and requires iPod software v1.1. A list of supported cameras is available from Apple's iPod photo support site.

SpeakTunes Navigates Your iTunes Library

Mar 19 - 2:21 PM ET | In The News

SpeakTunes uses the voice capabilities of Mac OS X with a familiar "iPod-like interface". It's users can navigate and play songs from their iTunes music library without having to look at the display, especially when it is impractical. SpeakTunes was designed for home and auto installations and has full support for the Keyspan Digital Media Remote. SpeakTunes supports MP3, AIFF, and protected AAC files from the iTunes Music Store.

Registration for SpeakTunes is $15.

Your iPod Knows What You Are Listening To

Your iPod Knows What You Are Listening To

Mar 24 - 9:07 AM ET | In The News

Gracenote Inc. knows any time a CD is ripped for use into your iPod or any other portable music player. Their database provides song titles to companies like Apple, Creative and Rio as well as hundreds of software products devoted to playing and recording music CDs. Yet, few consumers are aware of Gracenote. They have a huge database that tracks digital music listener habits. The anonymity of this company has raised concerns among privacy advocates.

Apple's iPod Camera Connector Available For Pre-Order

Mar 21 - 10:18 AM ET | In The News

Apple has begun taking pre-orders for it's iPod Camera Connector. The camera connector allows users to quickly transfer images from a digital camera to an iPod photo. Apple announced the connector alongside new iPods in February, but has just recently made them available.

Apple's statement regarding the camera connector is, "Simply plug the iPod Camera Connector into the iPod dock connector, plug your camera's USB cable and watch your images make their way to the iPod, ready to view in a slide show!" The iPod Camera Connector is compatible with iPod photo (30/40/60GB) and requires iPod software v1.1. A list of supported cameras is available from Apple's iPod photo support site.

SpeakTunes Navigates Your iTunes Library

Mar 19 - 2:21 PM ET | In The News

SpeakTunes uses the voice capabilities of Mac OS X with a familiar "iPod-like interface". It's users can navigate and play songs from their iTunes music library without having to look at the display, especially when it is impractical. SpeakTunes was designed for home and auto installations and has full support for the Keyspan Digital Media Remote. SpeakTunes supports MP3, AIFF, and protected AAC files from the iTunes Music Store.

Registration for SpeakTunes is $15.

iPod Camera Connector Available For Pre-Order

Apple's iPod Camera Connector Available For Pre-Order

Mar 21 - 10:18 AM ET | In The News

Apple has begun taking pre-orders for it's iPod Camera Connector. The camera connector allows users to quickly transfer images from a digital camera to an iPod photo. Apple announced the connector alongside new iPods in February, but has just recently made them available.

Apple's statement regarding the camera connector is, "Simply plug the iPod Camera Connector into the iPod dock connector, plug your camera's USB cable and watch your images make their way to the iPod, ready to view in a slide show!" The iPod Camera Connector is compatible with iPod photo (30/40/60GB) and requires iPod software v1.1. A list of supported cameras is available from Apple's iPod photo support site.

SpeakTunes Navigates Your iTunes Library

Mar 19 - 2:21 PM ET | In The News

SpeakTunes uses the voice capabilities of Mac OS X with a familiar "iPod-like interface". It's users can navigate and play songs from their iTunes music library without having to look at the display, especially when it is impractical. SpeakTunes was designed for home and auto installations and has full support for the Keyspan Digital Media Remote. SpeakTunes supports MP3, AIFF, and protected AAC files from the iTunes Music Store.

Registration for SpeakTunes is $15.

SpeakTunes Navigates Your iTunes Library

SpeakTunes Navigates Your iTunes Library

Mar 19 - 2:21 PM ET | In The News

SpeakTunes uses the voice capabilities of Mac OS X with a familiar "iPod-like interface". It's users can navigate and play songs from their iTunes music library without having to look at the display, especially when it is impractical. SpeakTunes was designed for home and auto installations and has full support for the Keyspan Digital Media Remote. SpeakTunes supports MP3, AIFF, and protected AAC files from the iTunes Music Store.

Registration for SpeakTunes is $15.

iPod Banned in Australian School