If you’ve ever been curious about iPod microphones or using your iPod as a recording device, you’ll want to check out this review of iPod microphones over on O-Reilly’s website.
Author Mark Nelson tested three popular models of iPod microphone — the Belkin TuneTalk Stereo, Griffin iTalk Pro, and XtremeMac MicroMemo.
Article excerpt:
No matter which device you [...]
We have seen white iPods, of course. And even some black iPods (like the U2 model). Now there’s an iPod nano in bright red.
But this isn’t just any ordinary color release. This red iPod nano is on a mission. Apple has released the new color to support the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. [...]
In “Internet time” this iPod story is old news. But perhaps you missed it. According to a story originated by the Reuters news agency, a study conducted by a high school student concluded that the iPod can interfere with pacemakers. The student presented his study to a meeting of heart specialists last week, which explains [...]
The LA Times website recently posted a review of waterproof iPod cases. In all, they tested three popular models including Aquapac, OtterBox and H2O Headphones.
Excerpt:
To protect our precious digital players on the road, we now have a selection of waterproof and shockproof cases. Some shells resemble modified sandwich bags. Others look like “Star Trek” communicators. [...]
Among iPod users, battery placement is a frequent topic of discussion. Many iPod users are afraid they will damage their iPod when replacing the battery. Such fears are easy to understand, given the delicate circuitry of the Apple iPod.
But iPod battery replacement is not as difficult as you might think. We have some excellent tutorials [...]
It seems that if you connect your Apple iPod to a PC running Windows Vista (the latter being one of the most flawed products of our time, in my humble opinion), you run the risk of “corrupting” your iPod.
I don’t mean your iPod will turn to a life of crime. I mean “corrupt” in the [...]
You know your product is a front runner will all new products in the field are said to be “challenging” you and “taking you on.” Such is the case with most iPod products, including the iPod shuffle.
There has been some preliminary buzz about the Zen Stone music player, made by Creative. It is said to [...]
Some people are die-hard iPod lovers. You know … the folks who take their iPods everywhere they go. These people will be glad to know that you can take your iPod swimming. Yes, swimming.
A company called SwimMan sells waterproof iPod Shuffles for swimmers. To quote their website:
Swimman has created the first and only completely [...]
by Brandon Cornett
I’m a sucker for a good battle. Not an all-out war, mind you — just a good tow-to-tow, one-on-one slugfest. Think Holyfield vs. Tyson, Alien vs. Predator, or Ashley Simpson vs. anyone with ears.
I’m also a sucker for ingenious products. So in the spirit of combining these passions, I’m acting as the Don [...]
How can I use my iPod with my car speakers? This is a common question among iPod users. Some cars come with iPod docking built in, but it’s an upgrade (of course) and it’s only on the latest model of cars.
So, I’ve gathered a few tutorials on using your iPod with your car speakers.
Using Your [...]