Gear4 who are the UK’s leading iPod accessory manufactorer have today released details on their soon to be released X-Clip Video.
In case you missed it last time, the X-Clip concept is unique and innovative. It allows you to keep your iPod protected in its hard protective case and simply clip on interchangeable X-Clip accessories, without ever having to remove the iPod from its case. Currently available for iPod nano is an interchangeable belt clip and headphone splitter, with 2 more accessories on the way very soon, so watch this space!
The version now available for iPod 5G (30Gb) has an SRP of £14.99 and includes the hard case, detachable belt clip, lanyard and a 2 piece protective film. Like with the nano, this will also be followed soon by a whole range of exciting accessories that fully integrate with the case.
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iPod Software Developers, Coolgorilla, are pleased to announce the release of four iPod Language packs sponsored by internet giant lastminute.com
Following on from Coolgorilla’s highly successful iPod World Cup guide, the first iPod translator to be released is the German version that is now available for free from www.coolgorilla.com
The product has a user-friendly menu system to access of over 750 high quality MP3s of perfectly recorded German words and phrases. You simply select the phrase you require in English, play the translation and off you go!
It is a perfect companion for anyone travelling to Germany this year, wanting to learn a new language and even contains a section of especially recorded football phrases for those that simply wish to hurl abuse at their TV in German during this year’s world cup!
With Greek, French and Spanish versions available in the very near future does this mean the end of the humble phrase book?
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Possible future presidential candidate, senator, and one-time first lady Hilary Clinton has revealed what tunes she relaxes to on her iPod when on time-out from the political fray.
The Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Eagles and other popular bands from the ’60s and ’70s figure prominently on her playlist of over 1,000 songs.
Aretha Franklin’s 1967 hit Respect is a favourite, as is Hey Jude by the Beatles.
The senator from New York was given the portable music player for her birthday by husband former US president Bill Clinton.
“I’ve got everything - a total smorgasbord,” she told the New York Post on Monday.
Political rival and incumbent US president George Bush also has an iPod , a gift from U2 front-man Bono.
President Bush’s playlist includes Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison and the Knack.
The president reputedly likes to listen to his iPod as he engages in his favourite past-time – cycling around his ranch in Crawford, Texas.
Presidential aide Blake Gottesman downloads Bush’s music for him from iTunes.
Griffin Technology has today announced Tunebuds which are earbuds with a lanyard together. They are the same headphones as Griffins already very popular Earthumps. “TuneBuds are designed to unleash your nano’s full audio potential,” says Griffin. “TuneBuds isolate your listening experience from outside sound by fitting comfortably inside your ears, to deliver rich, crystal clear audio. Standard earbuds pale in comparison.” Each Tunebuds package also includes a free LE version of Griffin’s iFill software. We have not heard these but if they are like any of Griffins iPod accessories they we are onto a winner.
We can confirm that Ofcom are now working with other regulators to draft an EU-wide standard on the use of a gadget which plays the output of Apple’s iPods on FM radios.
Germany and other EU members have recently made it legal to buy and use itrip’s in their country. This in turn means you can now legally buy an itrip in the UK although they are only mean’t to be used in Germany. Under EU law if a product is legal to use in an EU member state that means you can purchase it in any other EU country. Altough it is not strictly legal to use this in the UK at this time you can now purchase it without fear of Ofcom taking legal action against you.
The itrip is by far one of the biggest selling iPod accessories in the world. It is a simple and cheap way to play your music wirelessly through your car stereo.
The nation has its hopes pinned on Arsenal and England star Theo Walcott in next month’s World Cup. In a recent interview Theo said that when he is not training for the World Cup he likes nothing better than chilling out to R n’ B on his iPod.
The striker was recently interviewed by football magazin Four Four Two and he stated his favourite tunes are the evocative beats of groundbreaking New York emcee Nas and the soulful crooning of Usher.
England team mate and Real Madrid ‘galactico’ David Beckham has also been spotted sporting the ubiquitious ‘white buds’ of the iPod earphones.
Meanwhile the Sun has reported that another young England star – Wayne Rooney – is frustrated at not being able to take his iPod into the oxygen chamber which is helping him heal his broken metatarsal.
Rooney, also a hip hop fan, has tackled the problem by setting up speakers around the facility to play his favourite tracks.
Reports say friend and fellow Manchester United and England player Rio Ferdinand has been devising the playlists.
Global Sources are quoted as saying that China and Taiwanese manufacturers expect to increase iPod accessory sales to over $104 million this year alone. This would be an increase of 37% from last year. “The iPod phenomenon has created plenty of opportunities for accessory manufacturers. At least 50 new suppliers are ready to begin production this year in Taiwan and mainland China alone,” said Global Sources’ report publisher Mark Saunderson.
It now seems that after all the rumours Apple are finally developing an iPod phone. According to the Nihom Keizai Shimbun Japanese newspaper Softbank president Masayoshi Son and Steve Jobs met earlier this and agreed a deal to develop the device. The report suggest that the phone would be a 3G model with Music playing features and high speed web connectivity. Analysts expect the phone to Launch in Japan this year then the rest of the world after that.
UK-based iPod accessory maker GEAR4 has announced the CruiseControl, an RF remote control for iPods. The CruiseControl’s receiver works with any iPod with a dock connector port, has a headphone amp and port on the bottom, and provides a range of up to 160 feet. The remote control comes with a lanyard and has seven functions, including shuffle and repeat buttons, normal pause/play, volume and fwd/back buttons. The CruiseControl sells for £24.99 (about $47).
JBL has introduced the new JBL Radial iPod speaker system to the World this week. The circular unit features 60 watts of total power, four aluminum-domed Odyssey full-range drivers, an RF remote control, and USB and audio/video connectivity. “Designed with audiophiles in mind, the versatile JBL Radial delivers powerful high- and mid-frequency sound, and ample deep and distortion-free bass, in a single compact, stylish device,” says the company. “Offered in either elegant black or chic white, both with chrome accents, JBL Radial makes the perfect iPod companion by adding a sleek and modern look -– and clean and beautiful sound –- to any room or office.” The JBL Radial is compatible with all docking iPods, and will be available next month for £200.
