iPod-Ready Levis, Who's Townshend on iPod Hearing Loss, iPod Film Festival, Wurlitzer Dock, and More
Compiled by Charles Moore
and edited by Dan Knight
- 2006.01.12
This Week's iPod News
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News and Comment
Levi Strauss Debuts iPod-ready Jeans
Reuters reports:
"Denim giant Levi Strauss said on Tuesday it had designed jeans
compatible with the iPod music player, featuring a joystick in the
watch pocket to operate the device.
"The Levi's RedWire DLX Jeans for men and women, which will be
available this fall, also have a built-in docking cradle for the iPod
and retractable headphones. Pricing was not immediately available."
Linl: Levi
Strauss Debuts iPod-ready Jeans
iPods Can Damage Hearing, Says Deaf Rock Star
The Register's Lester Haines reports:
"Who guitarist Pete Townshend has sort-of backed recent sensational
claims that iPod headphones can permanently damage your hearing, the
BBC notes.
"Giving forth on his website, the sexagenarian guitar worrier
declares: 'I have unwittingly helped to invent and refine a type of
music that makes its principal proponents deaf,' before admitting: 'My
intuition tells me there is terrible trouble ahead.'"
Link: iPods Can Damage
Hearing, Says Deaf Rock Star
The Flux Announces iPod Video Film Festival
PR: Apple's iPod with video gives filmmakers young and old an
exciting new way to get their projects seen, and offers iPod owners a
great way to discover new talent and independent content.
The Flux iPod video Film Festival brings these groups together by
creating the first film festival specifically for content formatted to
play on the iPod video.
Filmmakers:
All projects under ten minutes are welcome in one of four
categories: Student film, Indie film, Family Clips, and Music
Video.
iPod Video Film Fest
the movie engine
Not sure what to watch? Use the Flux Movie Engine to get great
viewing recommendations for any mood.
Need some extras? How about a lighting crew? With 855 online
resources and growing, you're bound to find whatever it is you
need.
Get your short film out to an audience. Submit to the flux and, if
you've got what it takes, you'll appear on our weekly webcast.
Submission is free. What are you waiting for?
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 25, 2006.
If your project is not already formatted for iPod playback, our
partners at R-Cubed Productions offer affordable video conversion
services.
Submission requires a Flux User Account.
Fee for each entry is $15.00 US Dollars, and will be processed
online via PayPal. This fee covers all costs associated with your
entry, except for any shipping associated with sending your film to The
Flux; there are no additional fees.
Select entries will be available for download and viewing beginning
February 1, 2006. Viewers will be able to vote for their favorite film,
and download the films to watch on their own iPods with video
selection.
Link: The Flux Announces
the iPod Video Film Festival
Newest Music-Optimized ROKR Delivers More Tunes
Faster
PR: Motorola, Inc. today has unveiled the Motorola ROKR E2 -
the newest member of the company's ROKR family of music-optimized
mobile handsets. Designed for the music enthusiast who wants to carry
one device, ROKR E2 lets you take hundreds of your must-have music
selections with you - and delivers a world-class wireless
communications experience.
Motorola is showcasing ROKR E2 as part of its rapidly evolving
vision of Seamless Mobility for consumers at the 2006 International
Consumer Electronics Show in Central Hall Booth 8545, where visitors
can experience innovations that enable enriched wireless
communications, home entertainment, and on-the-go productivity.
Delivering a powerful mobile music experience, ROKR E2 lets you
switch seamlessly between phone calls and music play lists simply by
touching a button. Based on a Linux operating system to enhance speed
and flexibility, ROKR E2 also features a robust MP3 player compatible
with a variety of different audio formats - making this mobile handset
a powerful example of what it means to be "the device formerly known as
the cell phone."
"No matter what consumers listen to - rap, hip hop, country,
classical or pop - one thing is for sure, they want their music with
them, wherever they go," said Richard Chin, corporate vice president,
Global Products Marketing, Motorola Mobile Devices. "Motorola is
driving the convergence of music and mobility by combining the device
you never leave home without, with the entertainment consumers crave.
We're giving people a seamless, mobile music experience with a
portfolio of devices like the new ROKR E2 leading the way."
ROKR E2 makes loading music simple. Users make a fast connection
from the device to a compatible PC using a USB 2.0 cable. Next, they
"drag and drop" digital music files from their PC-based music
collection directly to the phone. Each song takes only seconds to
transfer from the PC to the ROKR E2. With up to 2 GB of optional
removable SD(TM) mass memory, ROKR E2 lets you store as many as 500 of
your favorite tunes, as well as create and manage playlists. And, when
you're ready to listen to what's on the airwaves, ROKR E2 also comes
equipped with built-in FM radio functionality.
ROKR E2's features are built for ease-of-use. Dedicated music keys
on the handset's side and front let you navigate playlists, as well as
play/pause, skip backward/forward, and hold. Connect to ROKR E2 via a
standard 3.5mm headset or wirelessly via the built-in stereo
Bluetooth(R) audio connection. Motorola offers a wide range of music
accessories to optimize your ROKR E2 experience including the newly
announced O ROKR Eyewear, Motorola Bluetooth DJ Headphones S805, and
JBL OnTour(TM) Mobile. Additionally, ROKR E2 comes with airplane mode,
allowing you to safely listen while on the ground or in the air. Other
multimedia features include a 1.3 megapixel camera for pictures, video
capture and playback and SCREEN3 technology for zero-click access to
news, sports and entertainment content.
ROKR E2 is also part of Motorola's growing portfolio of Linux-based
handsets. Open software solutions such as Linux help Motorola create
the best mobile experiences for wireless operators and consumers. By
leveraging Linux, Motorola can deliver products to market faster,
reduce costs and create more innovative products and experiences for
mobile music, productivity, and entertainment. The company's first
"mid-tier" Linux-based device, ROKR E2 further demonstrates Motorola's
commitment to driving Linux-for-mobile innovation across the company's
device portfolio.
The Motorola ROKR E2 is expected to be available in the first half
of 2006. Specific details will be announced upon consumer
availability.
Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides
seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded
systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all
spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people,
things and information you need, on the go. Seamless mobility harnesses
the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster,
cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US
$31.3 billion in 2004.
Link: Motorola
Harman Kardon Drive + Play Wins CES 'Best of
Innovations' Award
PR: Harman Kardon, a leading provider of audio products for
the home, computer and automotive industries, today announced that the
Harman Kardon Drive + Play was honored with the 'Best of Innovations'
award as the top vehicle audio electronics product by International
Consumer Electronics Show's (CES) Innovations Design and Engineering
Awards. Drive + Play is the first fully integrated iPod docking system
specifically designed for automotive use.
Drive + Play provides complete iPod control including full browsing
capability, minimizing distractions for drivers, and can be used with
any car's audio system. It has a dash-mounted LCD screen and provides
the familiarity of the Apple(R) Click Wheel controller knob. This
enables the drivers to easily control playback while keeping their eyes
on the road. Drivers can browse by artist, album, song, genre and
composer, or simply scroll through playlists to find their favorite
song. They can skip ahead to the next track, or play the last one
repeatedly from the driver's seat.
"Our goal in developing Drive + Play was to offer consumers the most
enjoyable way of taking their music on the road," said Mike Giffin,
president of the Mobile Systems Division for Harman Consumer Group.
"CES sets the standard for the hottest consumer electronics, so we are
proud to have been selected for 'Best of Innovations.' The honor echoes
strong customer feedback about the functionality and unique engineering
of Drive + Play."
The CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards recognize new
consumer electronics products that exhibit excellence in form and
function. A panel comprising independent engineers, industrial
designers and members of the trade press judge newly released products
based on their user value, aesthetic design qualities, contributions to
the user's life and innovative design. The Industrial Designers Society
of America (IDSA) endorses and acts as an advisor to the awards.
The 'Best of Innovations' award joins a prestigious and growing
collection of accolades that Drive + Play has received. At the July
2005 Macworld Expo in Boston, Drive + Play was named Best in Show - one
of just six products given this honor. In December 2005, Drive + Play
was named the Plays of the Year for iPod/car integration by Playlist
Magazine.
Harman Kardon Drive + Play is compatible with all docking iPods
including Nano and the all new video iPod. The system includes a
wireless FM transmitter, provision for a wired FM transmitter and a
3.5mm audio output jack, which allows the system to be connected to any
vehicle, regardless of the make or model. Drive + Play, with a
suggested retail price of $199.95, is available in the US at quality
retailers and e-tailers nationwide. Drive + Play is also available in
both Europe and Asia.
Link: Harman Kardon
PodShop Responds to Postal Increase with Free
Worldwide Shipping
PR: PodShop, makers of specialized accessories for portable
audio electronics and computing devices, has announced that in response
to the US Postal Service's rate increase that took effect on January 8,
the company is offering free shipping on its products indefinitely.
Christopher Anderson, President of PodShop LLC, stated "With the
Postal Service raising their rates, we decided we needed to take
action. The best we could come up with was free shipping, worldwide,
permanently."
The company has offered free shipping promotions in the past,
including during last month's busy holiday buying season; the promotion
was in fact extended into the beginning of 2006. Anderson continues,
"We felt that with the upcoming increase in postage rates, we will be
better served by providing our customers with a substantial decrease in
shipping costs. The USPS is our primary shipper, and while we will
definitely have to absorb more shipping expenses as a business, the
customers and consumers are the reason why we are in business in the
first place. This is the least we could do for them and to thank
them."
Free worldwide shipping is available immediate on the company's
recently updated iDrops ( http://podshop.com/idrops.html ) product - an
all-in-one cleaning, polishing, and scratch removing solution priced at
$14.95.
iDrops is specifically designed for use on the plastic/acrylic
surfaces of Apple's iPod (all models), iBook, eMac, and iMac (G3/G5),
Mac mini and Power Mac (G3/G4).
The company's first product, PodHolder (
http://podshop.com/podholder.html ) - a clear acrylic stand/display
that supports iPod - is available for $9.95, and is also part of the
free shipping offering.
Link: PodShop
Products
ezArmor Protective Case
PR: ezGear has announced the introduction of ezArmor Video
Protective Case for the Video iPod. The ezArmor Video is made of 100%
anodized aircraft grade aluminum. The case is designed to perfectly fit
the profile of the iPod. With a clear protective screen and clickwheel
cutout, you get full access to your digital music player while it is in
the case. The interior is lined with neoprene to cushion your iPod from
impact shocks and scratches. The case includes a removable belt clip
and a removable neck strap.
Features
- Light weight aircraft grade scratch-resistant anodized
aluminum.
- Precision molded case to fit your iPod nano.
- Neoprene lining holds your digital music player securely in place,
protects it against drops, shocks and collisions.
- Cutouts give easy access to headphone jack, remote port and all
vital iPod controls.
- Includes removable belt clip.
- Includes removable neck strap.
According to Charlie Bernstein, President of AudioOutfitters, LLC
"This is the metal case iPod Video users have been waiting for and
asking for. The ezArmor Video offers superior protection a stylish
design, and includes a belt clip and neck strap so you can use your
iPod. We are very proud of this new product."
The ezArmor Video comes in two sizes 30 GB and 60 GB for a perfect
fit. Both begin shipping today. The suggested retail price for the
ezArmor for iPod is $34.98. ezArmor Video is available at various iPod
resellers and distributors including MicroEnterprises and ezGear4u.
Link: ezArmor
Protective Case
Slappa Announces New Case for iPod nano
PR: Slappa Distribution LLC., has announced the launch of its
new Slappa SlipScreen for the iPod nano just in time for this year's
CES trade show and the NAMM Show, where Slappa plans to exhibit this
year at exhibit booth 7431.
The Slappa SlipScreen for the iPod nano is designed with a sleek
outer appearance to protect your iPod nano from daily abuse. Built out
of a shock-absorbent and lightweight PU material, the SlipScreen offers
complete click wheel coverage and Dock Connector access, with a
removable belt clip for ez transport. Each SlipScreen package also
comes with a free gift of Screen and Body Protectors for added scratch
protection for your iPod nano.
"We at Slappa decided to help out Apple by making the iPod even
hotter, with much needed protection and individual personality," says
Dustin Garis, Director of Marketing for Slappa.
Slappa will be exhibiting at the 2006 NAMM Show in booth number
7431.
The Slappa SlipScreen for the iPod nano is now available online for
only $14.99 (MSRP $19.99).
Link: Slappa
XtremeMac Unveils Tango Sound System
PR: XtremeMac, a leading manufacturer of iPod accessories,
has debuted a new addition to its growing line of audio products, a
high-end sound system dubbed Tango. The speaker system is designed to
deliver the highest quality audio output from any Dock connector iPod,
and offers audio/video output for integrating the iPod into a home
entertainment system.
Tango was designed specifically for the iPod, and though elegant in
its simplicity and smaller than most audio components, it is a full
featured 2.1 speaker system. Tango's trio of powerful speakers
including a downward-firing subwoofer, provide deep powerful bass and
crisp, clear vocals. A sound stabilizer provides grip on most surfaces
so that bass vibrations do not cause the unit to shift.
Tango can also be connected to a TV or home entertainment center for
watching video content from iPods with video capabilities, via the
built in 3.5 mm audio/video line out jack. The iPod's menus and
functions can be navigated from the iPod itself or from across the room
with the included wireless infrared remote. The unit also charges the
iPod as it plays for unlimited playtime.
"Tango is the newest member of our growing line of audio products
for iPod." said Gary Bart, CEO of XtremeMac. "Our goal was to deliver
phenomenal sound quality at any volume level, giving our customers the
most flexibility in the way they use Tango, and we have succeeded in
doing that."
XtremeMac will display prototypes of the new system to consumers and
press at the Macworld conference and expo in San Francisco next week.
Tango carries a suggested retail price of $199 and is expected to ship
by the end of March, 2006.
Link: Tango Sound
System
Speck Announces New Product Line for iPod
PR: Speck Products has announced a new Electronics Division -
expanding its innovative and unique line of iPod accessories to include
electronics for iPod. Speck's new line of "made for your car" iPod
electronics includes leather-clad iPod chargers, docks, and FM
transmitters that are designed to compliment the look of your car's
interior.
"Most folks who are passionate about their iPods are also passionate
about their cars," said Tim Hickman, General Manager of Speck Products.
"Our new line of iPod electronics really integrates the iPod into your
car. The leather and chrome details look great against your dashboard
and leather seats. The typical white plastic FM transmitter just
doesn't make sense with your leather interior."
Use MobileCharge and MobileTune to power and charge your iPod from
your car's cigarette adapter. You can use MobileTune's built-in FM
Transmitter to play your iPod through your car stereo system.
Mobile3in1 is a docking station that provides both charging power and
FM Transmitter capabilities. All products are wrapped in fine quality
leather with chrome accents and bright blue LED's to look great in your
car.
MobileCharge, MobileTune and Mobile3in1 works with ...
- 5th Generation iPod with Video
- iPod nano
- iPod mini
- iPod photo
- 4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel
Price:
- MobileCharge is priced at $39.95 and is availableonline (ships
January 16th, 2006).
- MobileTune is priced at $59.95, will be available online in
February 2006.
- Mobile3in1 pricing and release date are still unreleased.
Link: Speck
Products
Ultimate iPod Dock: Nostalgic Wurlitzer
Bubbler Jukebox
PR: Wurlitzer Jukebox and Vending, Inc. unveils the Wurlitzer
One More Time (OMT) Special Edition for iPod CD Jukebox with a
prominently featured integrated iPod Docking Station. Manufactured in
Germany, the OMT Special Edition for iPod - featuring modern
electronics, Bose Acoustimass Speakers and an iPod Docking Station - is
the descendent of Wurlitzer's "Model 1015 jukebox - made popular in the
postwar 1940s. The "icon of jukeboxes," the "1015 featured soothing
rotating color tubes, mesmerizing bubble tubes, and a visible play
mechanism that quickly became the focal point in coffee shops and
diners across the nation.
Incorporating an iPod Dock prominently on the front of the OMT
Special Edition for iPod and providing easy access to all iPod
controls, the OMT Special Edition for iPod is the ultimate accessory
for the iPod. Playing the iPod through the OMT Special Edition for iPod
is as simple as connecting the iPod to the dock. In addition to the
iPod option, the OMT Special Edition for iPod is a fully capable CD
jukebox with a CD changer that can hold 100 CDs stored vertically in a
carousel. Featuring a CD priority system, programmed to override iPod
play, the laser disc player mechanism is a high-quality Philips unit
and the stereo amplifier features automatic level control and
electronic overload protection. A touch-of-the-button, motor-driven
page systems holds 60 CD title cards and a microprocessor controls all
functions including credit and bonus steps as well as CD plays and
automatic memory of most frequently selected songs. The OMT Special
Edition for iPod can also be programmed to play entire CDs and there
are connections for an additional amplifier, microphone, and external
speakers. Although intended primarily for home use, the OMT Special
Edition for iPod is equipped with a coin vend mechanism. A dollar-bill
mechanism can be ordered as an option. An infrared remote control that
controls jukebox functions is also available as an option. The cabinet
is available in the traditional brown wood cabinet or in a high-gloss
black or a brilliant white finish.
According to General Manager Doug Skor of Wurlitzer Jukebox and
Vending, Inc., "Our development of the OMT Special Edition for iPod
with an integrated iPod Dock is designed to provide consumers with a
platform to integrate what's become today's jukebox - the iPod - into
posterity's quintessential jukebox. We recognize that a $9,500 list
price targets a narrow consumer segment, but our research indicates
that there is a market for the ultimate iPod accessory and we're
excited to bring this wonderful jukebox to market."
GM Skor adds, "Although the One More Time is a commercial machine,
it's sold primarily to homes and makes for more of a fine piece of
furniture that happens to play music. With the laws that regulate
public performance, the iPod feature is not acceptable in a commercial
application; however, for homeowners it's the ultimate iPod
accessory."
The OMT Special Edition for iPod is available now from Wurlitzer
Jukebox and Vending, Inc. and home delivery and setup can be arranged
through the national dealer network.
Specifications
- Dimensions
- Height - 59.8 inches
- Width - 32.1 inches
- Depth - 25.2 inches
- Weight - 346 lbs.
- Power Supply: 100 - 240 volts, 50/60 Hz
Link: Wurlitzer
Clarion Enhances Its Mobile Entertainment
Products for 2006
PR: Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of
mobile entertainment systems, today announced enhancements to the
full-featured control and functionality of the iPod interface for its
newest VRX765VD and MAX675VD multimedia units.
"Clarion is committed to providing products that offer innovative
and technologically enriched features to improve the consumer
experience in mobile environments," said Matt Matsuda, President of
Clarion Corporation of America. "We strive to build upon great feature
offerings like our iPod in-car solution, to expand the functionality as
technology progresses."
"The iPod has revolutionized the way consumers listen to music and
watch video, and its popularity is driving great innovation in the
Apple developer community," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of
Worldwide Developer Relations. "We're delighted that Clarion has
developed iPod compatible solutions that allow music lovers to enjoy
the world's most popular music player in their car."
Clarion's all-new VRX765VD single DIN 7 inch motorized flip-out
touch- screen, is an improved version of its already awesome
full-featured predecessor, the VRX755VD. The newest offerings of the
VRX765VD multimedia unit are the video playback from the iPod, and
touchscreen control of the DVD menu options. Its all-new appearance
lends to its user friendliness. The VRX765VD will launch in February
2006 with an MSRP of $1,099.99.
Clarion's MAX675VD double DIN Multimedia System with fully motorized
7 inch color widescreen LCD is an all-new product offering in 2006. Its
touch- screen control offers a unique onscreen control pad with full
iPod control of music functions and includes the video playback
feature. The MAX675VD is Satellite Radio Ready and Navigation Ready,
which means it can be connected with Clarion's new hard drive CeNET
Navigation. The MAX675VD is scheduled for a mid-2006 consumer
launch.
Link: Clarion
Detachable Unit Enables High-Quality Audio
Input and Instant Playback
PR: At the start of Macworld Conference and Expo today,
XtremeMac announced a new voice recorder for the iPod with video. The
recorder, called MicroMemo, utilizes the iPod's high-fidelity audio
capabilities to record 16-bit audio via an included, removable
microphone, or any compatible microphone with a 3.5 mm plug.
Powered by the iPod's internal battery, MicroMemo features a
microphone with a flexible neck for recording memos and other audio
content directly into the iPod. It connects via the Dock connector at
the bottom of the iPod and includes a built-in speaker for instant
playback without headphones. XtremeMac notes that this is the first
recorder developed to take advantage of the new iPod's high-fidelity
capability and is the only recorder of its kind to offer a removable
microphone and built-in speaker.
MicroMemo also boasts a one-touch recording feature that activates
the recording mode even when the iPod is in play mode. With the press
of a button, MicroMemo automatically switches the iPod from play to
record mode.
"This is a groundbreaking device in the world of iPod accessories,"
said Gary Bart, CEO of XtremeMac. "MicroMemo adds a whole host of
digital recording capabilities to the iPod, from simple voice memos to
high quality digital audio from professional recording equipment. Now
any audio device with a 3.5 mm connection can record directly to your
iPod."
MicroMemo is scheduled to begin shipping in late Spring 2006 and
will sell for a suggested retail price of $79.95.
Link: XtremeMac
Software
iPDA Turns Your iPod Into a PDA
PR: Who needs a PDA when you have an iPod?
Transfer your PIM data to your iPod so it's available whenever you
need it; iPDA supports transferring information from Entourage,
Stickies, Mail, Address Book, and iCal. You can transfer Word, RTF, and
text documents for quick access and reading on the go. You can even
download RSS feeds, weather forecasts, and news headlines directly to
your iPod.
Features
- Transfer all or a subset of your Entourage events, contacts,
messages, notes and tasks to your iPod.
- Select Entourage information by category (or folder for
messages).
- Transfer all or a subset of your Stickies, Mail messages, Address
Book contacts, and iCal calendars.
- Transfer Word, RTF and text documents for reading on your
iPod.
- Includes all of your Calendar and Contact information. Fields not
supported by the iPod (e.g. meeting locations and IM addresses) are
included within the event/contact notes.
- Advanced filtering to control the information that gets
transferred. Examples include date ranges for events, flagged contacts,
unread (and/or flagged) messages and tasks based on whether or not they
have been completed.
- Download RSS feeds. iPDA ensures that only unread articles are
transferred to your iPod.
- Download weather forecasts and news.
- Subscribe to Internet published iCals for direct download and
transfer to your iPod.
Supports all versions of iPod and iPod mini software:
- For version 2.0 iPods messages, notes/stickies, tasks, news and
weather forecasts can be transferred into your iPod's Notes. The
information is organized by type and category to allow for easy
navigation to all of your information. Notes longer than 4 KB are
split into multiple notes. Notes are organized and linked to allow for
easy navigation while reading.
- Events, tasks, weather forecasts and iCals can be transferred into
your iPod's Calendar. Your calendar information will be organized into
separate calendars based on category. Tasks can also be transferred to
the To Do list found on 2.0 iPods.
- For version 1.x iPods, iCal To Do items can be transferred as
entries in a "To Do" calendar.
- For version 1.x iPods, Contacts, messages, notes, tasks, news and
weather forecasts appear as Contact entries. Long entries are logically
split into multiple contacts.
Sync all (or a subset) of your information to your iPod with a
single click. Uses your filter settings to determine what information
gets synced.
Automate the syncing of your information by selecting automatic
syncing on launch and automatic exit following a sync. Use iPod
Launcher and connecting your iPod is all you'll ever have to do!
Provides for manual transferring of information if you need more
control over what gets transferred to your iPod.
Locates your iPod and transfers information to the correct location
within your iPod without asking you where it should go.
Clean your iPod of all information within given iPDA categories.
System requirements: Requires Mac OS X 10.3 or greater
Price: $19.95
Try before you buy - you can transfer anything to your iPod prior to
purchase.
Link: iPDA
PodQuest Allows You to Store Driving
Directions on Your iPod
PR: PodQuest is an application for Mac OS X that allows you
to download driving directions to your iPod.
Once you have downloaded your driving directions to your iPod, you
can conveniently access the driving direction any time of the day,
thanks to the backlighted display on your iPod.
Map Sites
The current version of PodQuest supports the following map
sites:
- Google Maps (North America/UK)
- Yahoo Maps (North America)
- MapQuest (North America/Europe)
- MapBlast (North America)
- Mappy (Europe)
- RandMcNally (USA)
- ViaMichelin
- WhereiS (Australia)
- Krak (Denmark)
- Wises (New Zealand)
- MapsOnUS (USA)
- Maporama (Worldwide)
- Multimap (Worldwide)
New in version 1.8.9
- fixes incompatibility with Google Maps.
System requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later
- Safari 1.0.3 or later
- iPod setup for "Disk usage"
PodQuest supports all model of iPods, except, for obvious reasons,
the iPod shuffle.
$9.95 shareware
Link: PodQuest
memoPod: The Ultimate iPod Note Manager
PR: Have you been looking for a single solution that will
enable you to conquer the Notes Capability that your iPod offers?
memoPod is an all in one solution which will allow you to create and
manage notes of any kind on your iPod.
Create Exercise Plans, To-Do Lists, Driving Directions, Flight
Plans, Recipes, News Items from within memoPod and then sync them to
your iPod. You can also cut and paste any text from the application of
your choice and sync that text to your iPod. When you take your iPod on
the road - all that information will be available with the scroll and
click of the wheel. Quickly and easily copy and paste this information
into memoPod, sync it to your iPod and take it on the road with
you.
Features
- Create and Manage notes on your iPod: Exercise Plans, To-Do Lists,
Driving Directions, Flight Plans, Recipes, News Items, etc.
- Create a database of Notes and easily sync them to your iPod.
- Create, Delete and Copy Notes on iPod using memoPod's Browser
window.
- One Central Application - Finder and iSync not required.
New in version 1.2:
- Fixed problem with attempting to open the preferences window more
than once during an application run
- Added alert when a note exceeds the Note Manager's 4K limit
- Added a status panel when syncing Notes to the iPod
- Fixed the Add and Delete button tooltips
- Optimized copying and deleting of Notes to and from the iPod
System requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.2 or later.
- iPod which supports the iPod's Note Reader.
$14.99 shareware
Link: memoPod
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