Merriam-Webster Dictionary, iPod Style
No longer is the iPod for just listening to audio, viewing photos or watching videos. Now it can be used as a dictionary as well. That’s right – Merriam-Webster today introduced a version of their dictionary for Apple’s extremely popular digital audio player.
The Merriam-Webster’s Pocket Dictionary, which was developed in conjunction with iPod-formatted reading material publisher iPREPpress, is being called the first all text brand-named dictionary for the iPod. This dictionary, which generally costs $14.95, includes 40,000 words and their definitions, a pronunciation guide, abbreviation guide and a “Handbook of Style”.
April 6th, 2006
iriver T10, T30 MP3 players now Audible friendly
Owners of iriver T10 and T30 MP3 players looking for more than just music for their listening experience will be happy to know the MP3 player company this week announced a deal with online audiobook provider Audible which will make these models AudibleReady.
What exactly is AudibleReady, do you ask? It essentially means the players are now compatible with the huge number of audiobooks, magazines, news, podcasts and radio for on the go selections which Audible offers for purchase and download off of their Web site. iriver T10 and T30 owners will be required to download a free software update from iriver to make these players capable of playing Audible offerings.
April 2nd, 2006
Apple Provides Volume Limit Setting for iPod
CUPERTINO, California—March 29, 2006—Apple® today announced a software update for the iPod® nano and fifth generation iPod, allowing customers to easily set their own personal maximum volume limit. The software update also gives parents the ability to set a maximum volume limit on their child’s iPod and lock it with a combination code.
“As the leading provider of digital music players, Apple continuously brings iPod customers innovative and easy to use solutions,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPod Product Marketing. “With the increased attention in this area, we want to offer customers an easy to use option to set their own personal volume limit.”
March 30th, 2006
iPod Phone Confirmed
Insiders at Taiwanese phone maker BenQ say that Apple procurement executives have been talking to various Taiwanese phone makers during the past few months in an effort to cut a manufacturing deal on an iPod Phone
They say that Apple will launch an iPod with phone functions within the next few months. “An iPod phone is definitely coming. BenQ will not be making it as we are in competition with Apple however several of our suppliers have been approached to manufacture parts. Among manufacturers in Taiwan it is common knowledge. The issue for many is the availabilty of parts if the phone takes off” said the BenQ executive.
March 24th, 2006
Belkin powers 5G iPod video with TunePower
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Belkin, a developer of computer and other digital equipment accessories, Monday announced a new portable battery pack for users of Apple’s fifth generation iPod (5G) with video playback capability. The TunePower for iPod video is set to appear by the end of this month for $79.99.
The TunePower for iPod video, explained Belkin , is a rechargeable battery pack which gives 5G iPod owners up to six hours of additional video playtime, reportedly even when the iPod’s internal battery is drained. The TunePower comes with two sleeves designed to fit either the 30GB or 60GB iPod and features a protective case design to prevent damage to the connector.
Other features of the TunePower for iPod video include an AC adapter for simultaneous charging and playing and a small and compact design with a low-level power indicator so you can monitor when batteries are low.
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March 23rd, 2006
Samsung’s YP-F2 2GB pendant MP3 player
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YP-F2 is a redesigned update to YP-F1 player which was released last year.
YP-F2 comes with 3 line LCD display, MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV audio playback, EQ, DNSe 3D and up to 12-hour battery life. It also includes necklace-style earphones.
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But if you are looking for FM tuner support, you’ll have to wait the YP-F2R player which is expected to launch this year.
The YP-F2 is expected to retail for around $227 USD for the 2GB, $140 for the 1GB, and $105 for the 512MB model - and is expected to be available in Europe this April. |
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March 17th, 2006
ARCHOS Debuts Affordable, Ultra Compact and Colorful MP3 Player With Capacity for 2,000 Songs and 40,000 Photos
New 4-Gigabyte* ARCHOS 104 Stores, Displays and Plays More for Less Money, Features a Crisp Color Screen, Windows Media(R) Player 10 Synchronization, and Is Available in Three Colors
IRVINE, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — 03/15/2006 — ARCHOS, a global consumer electronics manufacturer and leader in portable digital entertainment solutions, introduced today the ARCHOS 104 MP3 player, with a 4-gigabyte* (GB) hard drive for storing up to 2.000 songs(1) or 40.000 photos(1), a 1.5″ color screen, a JPEG photo viewer, and Microsoft® PlaysForSure™ support. Thanks to its small form factor and competitive entry-level price, the new ARCHOS 104 is the perfect device for people seeking a compact and affordable music player.
March 17th, 2006
CBS Sports & Apple Offer 2006 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on the iTunes Music Store
Condensed Versions of All 63 Games from CSTV Available with New iTunes “Season Pass” For Just $19.99
NEW YORK and CUPERTINO, California—March 14, 2006—CBS Sports and Apple® today announced they will bring the 2006 NCAA Division I Basketball Championship distributed by CBS Corporation’s College Sports TV (CSTV) to the iTunes® Music Store (www.itunes.com). For the first time ever, college basketball fans can pay $1.99 per game for condensed versions of all the 2006 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball championship games. Customers can also choose the new “Season Pass” feature on iTunes for $19.99, and receive condensed versions of all 63 games the day after they are played for viewing on a computer or iPod®. Full-length versions of this year’s semifinals and championship game, as well as compilations of buzzer beaters, upsets and memorable championship games from past NCAA Tournaments will also be available on iTunes.
March 17th, 2006
Archos 104 First Look
Portable media player pioneer Archos is replacing their Gmini XS 100 portable audio player with a new model available in three colors – grey, black, pink - and priced at under $150. The new Archos 104 will debut in May 2006 and offers up 4GB of hard drive based storage, which makes the player capable of holding up to 2000 songs of the MP3 and WMA music file types.
March 17th, 2006
Solar-powered MP3P ‘MEGA PLAYER 540′
MSI has unveiled the first solar-powered MP3 player, MEGA PLAYER 540 at CeBIT 2006.
This 4GB HDD MP3P is powered by lithium-ion battery with a separate solar charger on the exterior. So, it can be easily charged where there is sunlight.
It will be available in the market at the end of this year.
A report from IDG News Service published at PC World:
March 12th, 2006