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iPhone News, Reviews, & Opinion
Apple iPhone SDK Released
PR: The iPhone Developer
Program provides a complete and integrated process for developing,
debugging, and distributing your free, commercial, or in-house
applications for iPhone and iPod touch. Complete with development
resources, real-world testing on iPhone, and distribution on the App
Store, you have everything you need to go from code to customer. The
iPhone SDK includes the Xcode IDE, Instruments, iPhone simulator,
frameworks and samples, compilers, Shark analysis tool, and more.
System requirements: Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
System Support: PPC/Intel
Free
Link: iPhone
SDK
Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Beta - Includes SDK
& Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
PR: Apple has previewed
its iPhone 2.0 software, scheduled for release this June, and announced
the immediate availability of a beta release of the software to
selected developers and enterprise customers. The iPhone 2.0 beta
release includes both the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) as well
as new enterprise features such as support for Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync to provide secure, over-the-air push email, contacts and
calendars as well as remote wipe, and the addition of Cisco IPsec VPN
for encrypted access to private corporate networks.
"We're excited about creating a vibrant third party developer
community with potentially thousands of native applications for iPhone
and iPod touch," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "iPhone's enterprise
features combined with its revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface and
advanced software architecture provide the best user experience and the
most advanced software platform ever for a mobile device."
The iPhone SDK provides developers with a rich set of Application
Programming Interfaces (APIs) and tools to create innovative
applications for iPhone and iPod touch. Starting today, anyone can
download the beta iPhone SDK for free and run the iPhone Simulator on
their Mac. Apple today also introduced its new iPhone Developer
Program, giving developers everything they need to create native
applications, and the new App Store, a breakthrough way for developers
to wirelessly deliver their applications to iPhone and iPod touch
users.
With the iPhone SDK, third party developers will be able to build
native applications for the iPhone with a rich set of APIs, including
programming interfaces for Core OS, Core Services, Media and Cocoa
Touch technologies. The iPhone SDK will allow developers to create
amazing applications that leverage the iPhone's groundbreaking
Multi-Touch user interface, animation technology, large storage,
built-in three-axis accelerometer and geographical location technology
to deliver truly innovative mobile applications.
Apple has licensed Exchange ActiveSync from Microsoft and is
building it right into the iPhone, so that iPhone will connect
out-of-the-box to Microsoft Exchange Servers 2003 and 2007 for secure
over-the-air push email, contacts, calendars and global address lists.
Built-in Exchange ActiveSync support also enables security features
such as remote wipe, password policies and auto-discovery. The iPhone
2.0 software supports Cisco IPsec VPN to ensure the highest level of
IP-based encryption available for transmission of sensitive corporate
data, as well as the ability to authenticate using digital certificates
or password-based, multi-factor authentication. The addition of WPA2
Enterprise with 802.1x authentication enables enterprise customers to
deploy iPhone and iPod touch with the latest standards for protection
of WiFi networks.
The iPhone 2.0 software provides a configuration utility that allows
IT administrators to easily and quickly set up many iPhones, including
password policies, VPN setting, installing certificates, email server
settings and more. Once the configuration is defined it can be easily
and securely delivered via web link or email to the user. To install,
all the user has to do is authenticate with a user ID or password,
download the configuration and tap install. Once installed, the user
will have access to all their corporate IT services.
The iPhone 2.0 software release will contain the App Store, a new
application that lets users browse, search, purchase and wirelessly
download third party applications directly onto their iPhone or iPod
touch. The App Store enables developers to reach every iPhone and iPod
touch user. Developers set the price for their applications - including
free - and retain 70 percent of all sales revenues. Users can download
free applications at no charge to either the user or developer, or
purchase priced applications with just one click. Enterprise customers
will be able to create a secure, private page on the App Store
accessible only by their employees. Apple will cover all credit card,
web hosting, infrastructure and DRM costs associated with offering
applications on the App Store. Third party iPhone and iPod touch
applications must be approved by Apple and will be available
exclusively through the App Store.
The iPhone SDK provides a reliable, fast and secure way to create
innovative applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. In addition to
the rich set of iPhone OS APIs, the iPhone SDK also provides advanced
tools for creating native iPhone and iPod touch applications including:
Xcode for source code editing, project management and graphical
debugging; Interface Builder with drag and drop interface creation and
live preview; Instruments to monitor and optimize iPhone application
performance in real time; and the iPhone Simulator to run and debug
applications.
During the beta iPhone SDK program, a limited number of developers
will be accepted into Apple's new iPhone Developer Program and offered
the ability to get code onto iPhones for testing. The Standard Program
costs $99 (US) per year and gives members an iPhone SDK and development
tools; access to pre-release iPhone software; technical support; the
ability to get code onto iPhones for testing; and distribution of
applications via the new App Store. The Enterprise Program costs $299
(US) per year.
In addition to these new iPhone network and security features, the
beta iPhone 2.0 software provides several new Mail features such as the
ability to view PowerPoint attachments, in addition to Word and Excel,
as well as the ability to mass delete and move email messages.
Apple plans to release the final iPhone 2.0 software, including the
iPhone SDK and new enterprise features, as a free software update for
all iPhone customers by the end of June. Third party applications
created for the iPhone will also run on the iPod touch, and iPod touch
users will be required to purchase a software update to run these
applications. The free beta iPhone SDK is available immediately
worldwide and can be downloaded at developer.apple.com/iphone/program.
The iPhone Developer Program will initially be available in the US and
will expand to other countries in the coming months. Apple is accepting
applications beginning today from enterprise customers who would like
to join the private iPhone Enterprise Beta Program (
www.apple.com/iphone/enterprise ).
Apple Tweaks iPhone for Business Uses
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iPhone Made Easy for Business Customers
News.com's Marguerite Reardon reports:
"Apple has finally granted the wish of business users who have
craved the coolness of the iPhone but couldn't live without their push
work e-mail.
"Until now, iPhone users who wanted to get e-mail on their iPhones
had to jump through a series of technical hoops. And as a result, a lot
of business users, who would have otherwise bought the iPhone right
away, have stood on the sidelines with their BlackBerrys or Windows
Mobile phones drooling at the iPhone.
"But now these business users will be able to get their work e-mail
on an iPhone just as easily as they can on a Windows mobile phone or a
BlackBerry...."
Link:
The iPhone Made Easy for Business Customers
Microsoft Helps Connect iPhone Users to Microsoft's
Exchange Server
PR: Microsoft PressPass says:
People today depend on being able to stay in touch no matter how
close or how far away they are from the office or home.
For businesses, that means a host of challenges to make sure their
communications foundation is secure, reliable and accessible across
many mobile devices - from notebooks to PDAs and smartphones.
Microsoft has been helping companies overcome those challenges and
streamline their communications infrastructure with Microsoft Exchange
Server 2007, and the popularity of Exchange Server 2007 among
corporations has influenced many mobile device makers to support
Exchange right out of the box.
Today, Apple announced it plans to join the list of mobile device
makers that offer built-in support for Exchange mobile e-mail,
licensing Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync for the iPhone.
To get some context around this announcement, PressPass spoke with
Terry Myerson, corporate vice president for Exchange.
Link:
Q&A: Microsoft Helps Connect Apple iPhone Users to Microsoft's
Exchange Server
iPhone to Migrate to Intel x86 Processors?
Electronista
reports:
"The Apple iPhone will be migrating from its current processor to
something based on Intel's x86 architecture, information suggests.
Multiple unnamed sources, including some who were correct about the
switch of Macs to Intel technology, say that the iPhone will join
Apple's computers within a year or two."
Link:
iPhone to Migrate to Intel x86 Processors?
Steve Jobs Unveils Plans to Dominate BlackBerry,
Life, the Universe, and Everything
The Register's
Cade Metz reports:
"Apple will rejigger the iPhone in a sweeping effort to satisfy
email-addicted business people, video game junkies, and third-party
software developers who don't mind getting Apple's approval for their
applications.
"...Steve Jobs and company announced a Microsoft Exchange-friendly
version of their handheld status symbol, before unveiling the
long-awaited iPhone SDK and an 'App Store' where you can purchase the
fruits of this software developer's kit.
"Due in June, the next version of the iPhone will make like
BlackBerry, connecting directly to Microsoft's biz-centric server
platform. This means Exchange will have the power to push emails,
calendar items, and contacts onto the phone. And that will make the
folks at RIM very nervous."
Link: Steve Jobs
Unveils Plans to Dominate RIM BlackBerry, Life, the Universe, and
Everything
Freeverse Unveils iPhone Gaming Plans
Macworld's Peter Cohen reports:
"Freeverse Software has already posted a page on its Web site
showing off its idea for games on the iPhone. These are more than just
mock-ups - the company says it already has code up and running (though
it declined to say just how it's made that happen, since Apple's
Software Development Kit, or SDK, was only published on Thursday)."
Link: Freeverse
Unveils iPhone Gaming Plans
Gameloft to Release 15 iPhone Games by End
2008
TUAW's Cory Bohon reports:
"Gameloft announced that they will bring 15 of their games to the
iPhone platform. Gameloft, as you may already know, has released some
iPod games on iTunes already. Pocket Gamer has a mock up of what one of
the games may look like...."
Link:
Gameloft to Release 15 iPhone Games by End 2008
Can't Help Falling in Love
Ars Technica's
John Siracusa says:
"Last year, I described the iPhone as a new frontier for Mac
developers, offering the promise of a clean skill transfer from Mac OS
X development combined with the thrill of a completely new, uncharted
world of user interface design. From the moment that giant 'X' appeared
on the screen during the iPhone introduction, Mac developers have been
bursting with desire to get on this platform.
"Yesterday's SDK announcement brought a year's worth of iPhone
application fantasies to an explosive climax. (Sorry.) The technology
and tools are better than most dared hope for in the first SDK release
for a new platform: a simulator, a remote debugger, an impressive media
stack, Interface Builder support - it's all there."
Link:
Can't Help Falling in Love
Blackberry's New Adversary
Fortune's
Scott Moritz reports:
"Among the new developments in store for Apple's iPhone showcased
today at an analysts' gathering in Cupertino, Calif., is a plan to
allow iPhone users to access their office e-mail.
"'It will be seen as a negative for RIM, but I think the market is
big enough to carry both,' says one Wall Street buyside analyst who
asked not to be named, and whose firm is long both Apple and Research
in Motion.
"But it seems that winning over corporate tech departments will be
Apple's biggest challenge in this market. RIM rode to the top of the
mobile enterprise e-mail game largely on its efforts to hook business
clients early with lots of hands-on network support and a very specific
e-mail application. The ubiquitous BlackBerry is now standard equipment
for hard-chargers on the go."
Link:
Blackberry's New Adversary
iPhone 2.0 In-depth Details
Macworld UK's
Jonny Evans reports:
"Apple today previewed the iPhone 2.0 software, which it will
release in June.
"The company also announced the immediate availability of a beta
release of the software to selected developers and enterprise
customers.
"The iPhone 2.0 beta release includes both the iPhone Software
Development Kit (SDK) as well as new enterprise features such as
support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to provide secure,
over-the-air push email, contacts and calendars as well as remote wipe,
and the addition of Cisco IPsec VPN for encrypted access to private
corporate networks."
Link:
Apple iPhone 2.0 In-depth Details
Apple Adds Business Email Features to
iPhone
Bloomberg's
Connie Guglielmo reports:
"Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs, seeking to sell 10
million iPhones this year, added business features to woo customers
from the BlackBerry and will let outside developers create programs for
the handset.
"Starting in June, Apple will push corporate e-mails to the phone,
support Microsoft Corp.'s Exchange message system and offer new
security functions. Apple also released software that lets outsiders
write applications for the phone, and funding from Kleiner Perkins
Caufield & Byers for iPhone-based startups.
"The moves will help court business users, who have largely shunned
the iPhone because the device didn't work with their e-mail and
couldn't automatically update messages. Adding support for popular
systems such as Exchange could bolster efforts to catch up with
Research In Motion Ltd.'s BlackBerry."
Link: Apple's
Jobs Adds Business E-Mail Features to iPhone
Ghosts of the Mac 128 KB Haunt the iPhone,
iPod touch
The Register's
Andrew Orlowski says:
"Are mobile gadgets tools, or just toys? There's one way to find out
of course, the hard way. Throw something at the market in a recession,
and see if it finds a use. Apple has created a wonderful new user
interface for its iPhone, iPod touch and Mac notebooks that should be
the basis for a generation of consumer products. But this UI needs to
go to work, if it's to be more than a toy. And if Apple is to avoid the
doldrums that becalmed the original Mac, Apple
needs to kick-start that process now, as it unveils the third-party SDK
for the iPhone and Touch.
"Steve Jobs' justifiably calls MultiTouch the biggest Apple
innovation since the first Macintosh. Although hyperbole billows out of
Jobs like smoke from an out-of-control dry ice machine, I think he's
fully justified in being proud of the implementation."
Link:
Ghosts of the 128 KB Mac Haunt the iPhone, Touch
iPod touch Giveaway: What's Your Dream
Application for the iPhone?
PR: With the much-anticipated release of the developer SDK
for the iPhone, a whole new class of iPhone and iPod touch applications
become possible. St. Clair Software is excited to announce a contest to
solicit application ideas for the iPhone and iPod touch. A 16 GB iPod
touch will be awarded to the person who submits the best suggestion for
a new iPhone application. Some of the best software ideas come directly
from users. We want to give the iPhone community a chance to be heard
too.
St. Clair Software announces a contest to solicit application ideas
for the iPhone and iPod touch. A 16 GB iPod touch will be awarded to
the person who submits the best suggestion for a new iPhone
application.
With the much-anticipated release of the developer SDK for the
iPhone, a whole new class of iPhone and iPod touch applications become
possible. In its long history in the Macintosh community, St. Clair
Software has seen some of the best ideas for software features come
directly from users. We want to give the iPhone community a chance to
be heard too.
The contest begins immediately and runs through March 31, 2008. At
the end, one visionary will be awarded a brand new iPod touch and see
his or her idea come to life on it! We're very excited to finally have
the chance to write real applications for the iPhone and iPod touch,
and want to start things off with a bang!
To enter the contest, submit your ideas to the Clair Software
website today. Links on the page include details about the contest
rules and conditions.
Link: Contest
Website
iPod News, Reviews, & Opinion
Japan Investigates after iPod nano
Overheats, Sparks
AFP
reports:
"An iPod nano in Japan overheated and discharged sparks, the
Japanese industry ministry said Tuesday in a list of recent serious
incidents involving consumer products."
Link: Japan
Investigates after iPod nano Overheats, Sparks
iPod nano Electrical Discharge Sparks New
Battery Fear
Register Hardware's
Tony Smith reports:
"An original first-generation iPod nano shot out sparks while being
recharged in Japan back in January, the country's Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry revealed today.
"The incident took place on 8 January, and was duly reported to
Apple, which finally got round to letting the Ministry know about the
matter on 7 March.
"The Ministry said no one was injured. It's not immediately clear
whether the iPod, its charger or the power supply was to blame...."
Link: iPod nano
Electrical Discharge Sparks New Battery Fear
iPhone/iPod Add-ons
ZappTek Updates iPresent It to Version
2.3
PR: ZappTek announces iPresent It 2.3, their easy to use
slideshow-to-iPod utility for Mac OS X. iPresent It allows anyone to
easily convert PowerPoint, PDF or Keynote presentations into slideshows
that are synched with their iPod. Version 2.3 automatically detects
portrait documents and optimizes the pages for reading on an iPhone or
iPod touch.
ZappTek announce its version 2.3 update of iPresent It, their easy
to use slideshow-to-iPod utility for Windows and Mac OS X. iPresent It
allows anyone to easily convert PowerPoint, PDF or Keynote
presentations into slideshows that are synched with their iPod. This
makes iPresent It particularly suited for doing presentations on the
go: never carry a laptop into a presentation again.
Version 2.3 automatically detects portrait documents and optimizes
the pages for reading on an iPhone or iPod touch.
Feature Highlights in Version 2.3:
- Works with any iPod with a color display.
- Optimizes slideshows for viewing via an iPod, iPhone or Apple
TV.
- Create slideshow images from any of your Keynote, PowerPoint or PDF
presentations.
- Automatically save slideshows to iPhoto or Aperture.
- Easily update slideshows whenever changes are made to a
presentation.
- Full drag and drop support for adding presentations.
- Easily remove slideshows when they are no longer needed.
- Preview slides as they're converted into a slideshow.
- Works with digital cameras and projectors that support USB flash
drives.
Supported Languages: US English
System Requirements:
- Requires Mac OS X v10.3 or later
- Windows XP or Vista
- 1.4 MB Hard Drive space
- Any iPod with a color screen
Getting Started:
Use the + button to add PowerPoint, Keynote and PDF files. In the
preferences select iPhoto or a Folder for saving slideshows. After that
use the Create Slideshows button to convert the presentations into
slideshows. They'll be transferred to iPod the next time you sync via
iTunes.
To run a presentation, connect the iPod to a projector or television
using an iPod A/V cable provided by Apple. Select the presentation
within "Photos" and press the play button to start the presentation.
You'll need to make sure you have TV Out activated. We suggest that you
select "Manual" for the iPod's "Time Per Slide" setting this will
ensure you have full control of your presentation.
Purchasing iPresent It:
iPresent It 2.3 remains priced at $17.95 with free update for
existing users. The trial version limits slideshows to the first 6
slides of a presentation. Users can purchase from within iPDA by
selecting "Purchase iPresent It ..." in the application menu or visit
the ZappTek website.
Link: iPresent
It
iPhone Add-ons
mobilePeople Empowers iPhone Search
PR: mobilePeople's award winning liquid mobile search
platform now supports the iPhone, extending new monetisation
opportunities for directory publishers and directory assistance
companies. This news comes swift on the heels of Apple's announcement
that the majority of mobile internet usage in the US is conducted on
the iPhone and Google's announcement that it monitors multiple searches
from the iPhone compared to other mobile handsets.
mobilePeople provides a user interface optimised for the iPhone's
Safari browser to search Yellow Pages, White Pages and other content
published using the liquid platform. Functionality includes a click to
call option, the facility to get directions to a desired address, save
any business search to contacts, the facility to send results to a
friend and the function to see results on a map. The mapping experience
on the iPhone Safari browser is superior to other browser based map
solutions because mobilePeople's solution allows the user to interact
with the map. Raster maps in combination with layering technology allow
for user touch interaction.
The local search experience on the iPhone is now fast and cheap. The
search itself requires less data traffic, which means lower costs for
the user. Thanks to AJAX technology which exchanges small packets of
data with the server it is no longer necessary to reload the entire
mobile pages at all times.
Jens Andersen, CEO and cofounder of mobilePeople commented: "The
fact that so many US mobile users are using their iPhones to surf the
web is a wake-up call to directory publishers who haven't yet got to
grips with the handset's monetisation opportunities. With liquid now
available on the iPhone, this is too good an opportunity to miss. The
web is an integral part of the iPhone experience; mobilePeople is
committed to ensuring that great local search functionality is a part
of that iPhone experience."
mobilePeople is also set to introduce a client based mobile local
search for the iPhone based on Apple's recently announced iPhone
software development kit (SDK).
mobilePeople's mobile search solution has the largest footprint
across all handsets, platforms and operating systems. liquid™ is
platform agnostic and supported on: Java, Symbian, Windows mobile,
Blackberry, iPhone, imode, mobile carrier specific markup languages and
Brew. In addition, liquid™ runs on the following handset
manufacturers: Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Motorola, Blackberry,
iPhone, LG, NEC, HTC among others.
Link: mobilePeople
iPod Add-ons
Have an iPod, MP3 Player, or Zune? You Need
VoiceTunes!
PR: Voice activate all your music - Just Say it to Play
it
One Voice Technologies, Inc., developer of 4th Generation voice
solutions for the Telecom and Interactive Multimedia markets, announced
today the launch and immediate availability of VoiceTunes, voice
activation for all your music. For the mass consumer market of iPod,
MP3 Player and Zune users, VoiceTunes is a revolutionary product
allowing you to play music by simply saying the artist name, album,
genre or your favorite playlist. It works with iTunes and Windows Media
Player on all versions of Windows XP and Vista. MSRP $29.95. Download
free trial version today. For more information about VoiceTunes, visit
http://www.SayitToPlayit.com.
"Just speak a command and VoiceTunes instantly plays your music no
matter how large your music collection might be," said Adam Fitch,
Director of Sales at One Voice Technologies. "Playing music has never
been easier - or nearly this cool."
VoiceTunes is the ultimate companion to your digital music
collection. It works directly with both iTunes and Windows Media
Player. Just speak commands like "Play Rock Music" to enjoy music
without having to click through menus and folders. VoiceTunes installs
quickly and works right away, with no voice training required - Just
Say it to Play it!
With VoiceTunes you can say commands such as:
- "Play Artist The Rolling Stones"
- "Play Genre Rock"
- "Play Playlist Party Mix"
- "Play Album Gimme Shelter"
Features include:
- Voice activate your entire music collection
- Synchs with your existing iTunes and Windows Media Player
libraries
- Instant voice recognition - automatically scans your entire music
library so there is nothing for you to set up
- No voice training - amazing accuracy using One Voice Technologies'
patented 4th generation voice technology
- Works with all versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista
Free 5-day trial with download
MSRP $29.95
Link: VoiceTunes
Vox Introduces amPlug Headphone Guitar Amp
for iPod
PR: Introducing the amPlug - the headphone guitar amp that
lets you enjoy serious guitar sound, fast.
Jamming late at night? Don't want
to wake the neighbors? Maybe you want to work out a lick with your iPod
without taking the time to set up your amp. You want to play guitar
right now. amPlug is the answer. Simply plug this palm-sized headphone
guitar amp directly into your guitar, and enjoy serious guitar sound
anywhere, anytime.
It's even available in three different sound styles: VOX AC30,
Classic Rock, based on a UK-made amplifier head, and Metal, based on a
California-made high-gain amplifier head. Even with its ultra-compact
size, amPlug perfectly reproduces the complex and warm distortion that
is distinctive of a vacuum tube, as well as the powerful high gain
produced by a large amp stack. Using all new analog modeling
technology, amPlug delivers full-fledged amp sound.
- Plugs directly into your guitar - a great-sounding headphone guitar
amp that gives you serious sound fast.
- Available in three styles: VOX AC30, Classic Rock, and Metal.
- AUX in jack lets you jam along with your CD/MP3 player.
- 100% analog circuit faithfully simulates the response of the
original amps.
- AC30 emulates the AC30 top boost sound of a vintage VOX AC30.
- Classic Rock gives you the great high-gain sound of a UK-made 100W
amp.
- Metal delivers the explosive roar of US high-gain metal sound.
- Up to 15 hours of battery life with two Alkaline AAA
batteries.
- Quick and easy setup! Just connect amPlug to your guitar and enjoy
serious sound.
With its completely analog design,
great care was also taken with amPlug's gain circuitry. The "AC30" uses
two natural-sounding gain stages to reproduce the distinctive AC30
tone. "Classic Rock" uses four classical gain circuits to deliver that
great sound. "Metal" uses two stages of ultrahigh gain plus a mid-cut
circuit, giving you modern metal high-gain sound anywhere and anytime.
Even the circuit response of the original amp is simulated completely.
The simulation extends not only to the response of the tone circuits,
but also to the way in which the high frequency and gain are affected
when you turn down the volume control of the guitar. Every detail has
been faithfully reproduced.
amPlug can be used in numerous ways
With up to fifteen hours of battery life, it's easy to take amPlug
anywhere. In addition to practicing at home, it's a great way to warm
up before a live performance or on the road. And amPlug is not just a
convenient way to get great guitar sound. There's also an AUX input
jack so you can jam along with your CD/MP3 player.
amPlug is your fastest ticket to great tone - anytime, anywhere!
Link: amPlug
Monster Cable Shipping the iSoniCast for
iPod
PR: Monster has announced the Monster iSoniCast Wireless
Audio Bridge is now shipping. The iSoniCast is a breakthrough wireless
device that allows users to enjoy music from their iPod over a home
stereo system with no batteries required.
"Monster's highly successful family of iPod accessories has a new
addition," explained Noel Lee, The Head Monster. "The Monster iSoniCast
Wireless Audio Bridge not only connects the iPod to your home stereo
system, but you can use the iPod itself to control music playback on
your home stereo wirelessly, with full access to all the familiar iPod
controls. Even better, the iSoniCast is also incredibly easy to hook
up, and the smart low-power consumption lets you listen for extended
periods. The Monster iSoniCast isn't just the easiest wireless
iPod-to-stereo link to hookup and use, it's the ultimate solution for
wireless iPod playback on a home audio system."
Precision Engineering for Pure Sound Quality
The Monster iSoniCast is a two-piece audio bridge that features
powerful 2.4 GHz wireless technology for extended control range and
superior sound quality. Intelligent frequency hopping minimizes
interference while high-bandwidth 4 Mbps streaming eliminates
compression artifacts, often found in other wireless technologies such
as Bluetooth.
The iSoniCast comes equipped with a two-meter mini-to-RCA cable for
hassle-free integration into a home audio system. The sleek design of
the base station adds to its attractiveness. The iSoniCast Wireless
Audio Bridge retails for $99.95.
Link: iSoniCast
Proporta Mix it up Dual Skin Colour Pack for
iPod 3G nano
PR: Enjoy up to eight different looks for your Apple 3G iPod
nano with the Proporta Dual Skin Colour Pack (Apple 3G iPod nano
4 GB and 8 GB).
Not only will these funky packs give your 3G iPod nano a
facelift, the Dual Skin Silicone will also keep it comfortably safe and
sound, offering twice the protection of a normal silicone case and
allowing you to match the protection you chose to your mood.
The Proporta Dual Skin Silicone Case consists of two tough,
protective skins to prevent scratching and limit impact damage, keeping
your 3G iPod nano safe from whatever life decides to throw at it. The
complete pack includes two outer skins and four inner skins giving
versatility and style, whenever you and your 3G iPod nano need it
most.
As if that wasn't enough choice for you, Proporta also provide two
variations, the Belize (turquoise blue, green, white and orange) and
Hampton (red, pink, purple and white), both with black and clear outer
skins.
Cutaways give access to ports and controls so that you can continue
to use your device while it's in the case, and the upper layer offers
cut outs along the side of your Apple 3G iPod nano for anti-slip
confidence.
Key Features
- Perfectly fits your Apple 3G iPod nano 4 GB and 8 GB,
providing dual layered protection
- Up to eight different coloured skin combinations
- Side grips for added anti-slip confidence
- Protection from impacts, scratches, dust and dirt
- Access all ports and controls inside the case
- View your device screen inside the case
Price: $47.95
Link: Dual
Skin Colour Pack
