iPod News and Reviews

New iPod nano, iPod Classic and iPod Touch Accessories

Just days after the new Apple iPod nano video and music player was introduced, GEAR4 announces new cases and accesorries for the new iPod nano, as well as the new iPod Classic and iPod Touch players. The collection of silicon, hard and combination cases and covers will be available within a week, with even more accessories for the new iPods to be released in the near future.

The new iPod has once again exceeded expectations, with the revelation of the iPod Touch, the new iPod nano and the updated iPod Classic – GEAR4 are fully supporting Apple and its new products and plan to invest heavily in research and development to meet the needs of its growing worldwide customer base, so that they can fully enjoy their audio experience.

iPod nano Video and Music Player is FAT!

Finally, a fresh new design for the popular Apple iPod nano player. But that's not all, the new iPod nano now plays video on its two-inch display with 320x240 resolution. As usual, Steve Jobs and Apple come up with a product that will sell like crazy this holiday season. And yes, the iPod nano is fat, or wider than previous iPod nanos, but it should be great for watching movies, TV shows and music videos on-the-go.

The new iPod nano video and music player also features Apple's Cover Flow, which allows you to scroll through your entire music collection by album cover artwork using the Click Wheel.  For the casual gamer, iPod nano also includes three games - iQuiz, the entertainment trivia game, Vortex, a fast-paced 360 degree brick-bashing game, and Klondike, the popular solitaire card game, plus more games can be purchased from the online iTunes Store. You'll get up to an estimated 24 hours of audio playback or five hours of video playback on a single charge.

iKaraoke for iPods

With millions of karaoke singers around the world, the iKaraoke for iPods by Griffin Technology might just pop up at the next party you go to. The iKaraoke sends music from your iPod to your stereo without the lead vocals, so you can sing your heart out over the track.

iKaraoke for ipod nano will cost about $49.99, and is expected to ship next month.

via | Popgadget

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1 GB iPod Nano

Good news for those on a budget. You can buy a 1 GB iPod nano for $149 from Apple that has most of the same features as the 2GB and 4GB iPod nano models. The difference is the 1GB iPod nano holds up to 240 songs or 15,000 photos, less than the first two ipod nanos, but still pretty good for this new lower price.

The 1GB white and black models of iPod nano for Mac or Windows are available worldwide immediately for a suggested retail price of $149 (US), through the Apple Store, Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. All iPod nano models include earbud headphones, a USB 2.0 cable, case and a CD with iTunes for Mac and Windows computers.

Apple also announced a price drop for the iPod shuffle 512MB and 1GB models which will go for $69 and $99 respectively.

Apple Lanyard Headphones for iPod nano

You can now put your order in to buy Apple Lanyard Headphones for iPod nano on Amazon. In case you don't know, Lanyard Headphones are made special for iPod nano players to hang around your neck.

"Just plug the lanyard into the dock connector, put it around your neck and you're off. Its ingenious built-in earbuds conquer clutter by integrating the audio signal with the lanyard itself, so you get a streamlined look without all the extra wire. When you want to change songs or adjust volume, just look down: iPod nano is right there, always at the ready."

Hanging the iPod nano Lanyard Headphones around your neck is probably better than putting it in your pocket, and might limit scratches on the music player, but you should still consider other accessories like skins, cases, and covers for protection as well.

New iPod

Apple announced its new Ipod that can play video, music, podcasts, and audio books! This video ipod looks sweet, and is a great addition to the Apple's family of ipod players. I can imagine watching some good video content, or video podcasts on this, as long as the sound is high quality as well.

The new iPod video features a sharp 320 x240 resolution 2.5-inch TFT screen, holds up to 15,000 songs, 25,000 photos or over 150 hours of videos and is available in a 30GB model for $299 and a 60GB model for $399.

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Apple iPod nano Lanyard Headphones Review

iLounge has a review of the $39 Apple Lanyard Headphones for iPod nano, and though they found the headphones and "rope" design functional, they were not happy with the price tag. iLounge has some good photos of the Lanyard Headphones connected to the iPod nano as well.

Pros: A simple combination of standard Apple iPod earbuds with a white fabric lanyard necklace and a chrome attachment for the iPod nano. Easy to adjust, minimalist design will likely match all users’ fashion needs.

Cons: Surprisingly high price, even by Apple and standard iPod accessory standards. Nothing special about either the earphones or the lanyard.

read Apple Lanyard Headphones for iPod nano review

Madonna Ipod nano from Apple

There's talk going around that Apple will be introducing a new special pink-colored Madonna iPod nano player next week.  Madonna made a video appearance at the Motorola ROKR E1 itunes music phone and  iPod nano release announcement with Steve Jobs recently, so a Madonna iPod nano branded mp3 music player is possible. We'll let you know when it's a done deal.

via | Engadget

Protect Your iPod nano from Scratches with POPTUNE for nano

We mentioned the other day that we hoped to see more companies come out with accessory solutions to protect the iPod nano from scratching, whether they be cases, skins, stickers, or other innovative ideas. Have you been wondering how to protect the iPod nano from scratches? Well, Tunewear has come up with some cool ipod nano wrappers to protect your iPod nano against scratches and damage. You still have to be careful to protect the screen from scratches though.

POPTUNE for nano is a clean removing, wearable wrapper for Apple's iPod nano digital music players. The wearable wrapper accessories for Apple iPod nano will be shipping from 4th October for US$19.95 .

POPTUNE for nano provides protection for your iPod nano against dirt and scratching. The POPTUNE wrapper is removable so you can remove it from your iPod nano and replace it with another of your favorite POPTUNE patterns. You can also use it again so long as the sticky backing is kept in good condition. POPTUNE wrap does not leave any marks or sticky remnants on the iPod nano after it is removed.

POPTUNE for iPod nano features
* Wearable wrapper for iPod nano.
* Pack of 12 patterns.
* Protects iPod nano from dirt and scratching.
* Removable wearable wrapper; does not damage the iPod nano's surface.
* Full access to headphone jack and controls.

Apple Responds to iPod nano Problems

Om Malik has an interesting take on the Apple iPod nano problems that have surfaced, saying that Bill Gates must be getting a big laugh out of this.  Here's a response coming from Apple regarding complaints about scratched or broken screens on their iPod nano.

“This is a real but minor issue involving a vendor quality problem in a small number of units,” said Schiller. “In fact, this issue has affected less than 1/10 of 1 percent of the total iPod nano units that we’ve shipped. It is not a design issue.”

If this is the case, let's see how fast Apple can rectify the ipod nano problems.