Apple to Pay for Faulty iPod Batteries

Thousands of customers complained about problems with the iPod's battery life; eight filed a class-action lawsuit. The group of eight have tentatively won $50 vouchers and extended service warranties for up to 2 million customers in the United States that purchased first, second and third generation iPods from Apple.

The class-action, filed in fall of 2003, stems from Apple's boasting that iPod would play music nonstop for 10 hours straight and that the rechargeable battery would last throughout the product's lifetime. In reality, many customers enjoyed only four hours of continuous playback and ended up with a dead battery within a period of 18 months.

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Jessica Simpson and ipod

Jessica Simpson and ipod

Is Jessica using an Ipod ? Cool. Looks like everyone loves it. Even George Bush uses it.

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XtremeMac AirPlay FM Transmitter

XtremeMac AirPlay FM

What a cool device.

AirPlay is the first and only iPod-powered FM Transmitter that works across the full FM frequency band without the need to install software. Allowing iPod users to broadcast audio wirelessly from their iPod through any FM radio, AirPlay is perfect for use in automobiles, especially those without a cassette player or auxiliary input jack.

AirPlay matches iPod's ease-of-use. Plug it in, tune it, and push play. AirPlay is smaller, simpler, and better than any iPod FM Transmitter ever made.

AirPlay features an easy-to-read illuminated digital frequency display, which turns off automatically after tuning to conserve iPod battery power. When iPod begins to play, AirPlay automatically transmits on the last used radio frequency. Because of its energy efficient design, when the iPod is not playing, the Airplay automatically powers off. With Airplay, there is no need to navigate menus in the iPod. Selecting a new frequency is easy, simply find an unused FM frequency on the radio, then press AirPlay's tuning buttons to quickly select the new frequency.

AirPlay is a marvel of miniaturization, packing more features and better performance into a smaller package than any other FM transmitter. It is so compact that it does not block the iPod's hold switch. AirPlay is designed to work universally with all iPods with Dock Connector and Click Wheel iPods, including iPod photo, iPod U2 Special Edition, iPod from HP, as well as iPod mini.

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JBL On Stage Speaker System for iPod

JBL On Stage Speaker System for iPod

JBL On Stage Speaker System for iPod
Price:$107.49

Listeners love the iPod for a variety of reasons, including its high-quality sound, clever design, and user-friendly functions. Harman Multimedia pays tribute to this efficiency with its JBL On Stage docking speaker system, which broadcasts your favorite iPod music while offering many of the same creative benefits as the iPod itself. The device employs four Odyssey Neodymium drivers to deliver a full spectrum of audio--from profound bass notes to crisp high frequencies--along with computer-optimized equalization that seamlessly blends the tones for clarity. The device makes a natural companion to most versions of the iPod. The JBL On Stage is compatible with all versions of the iPod, except the iPod Photo. It also connects to other portable audio devices, such as MP3 players, CD players, and laptops, via its stereo mini-jack connection., with a sleek, inventive housing that cradles the iPod body while adding a modern touch to your décor. The device is also compact--measuring 7 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall--meaning you can take it virtually anywhere. Merely stuff it in a backpack, suitcase, or car compartment, and enjoy its full-bodied audio while on the road.

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iPodlounge|Macally Gear Giveaway

iPodlounge|Macally Gear Giveaway.

Enter for a chance to win one of several accessories for your iPod. One prize will be given away to a lucky winner each week for 3 weeks. The 3rd week includes two prizes to one luckey person.

1st Week Prize: Macally IceTune Speaker System (valued at $69.99)
2nd Week Prize: Macally BlueWave Bluetooth stereo and audio streaming headset (valued at $169.99)
3rd Week Prize: Macally PodWave portable speaker system (valued at $39) and PodFM FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (valued at $49.99)

Enter now by sending an email.

mailto:giveaway@ipodlounge.com?subject=iPodlounge Macally Gear Giveaway

Official Rules

* No purchase necessary to enter.

* The iPodlounge|Macally Gear Giveaway will begin as of this posting.

* Deadline for entries are as follows:
o 1st Week Drawing: Friday, May 27, 2005 at 11:59pm PT
o 2nd Week Drawing: Friday, June 3, 2005 at 11:59pm PT
o 3rd Week Drawing: Friday, June 10, 2005 at 11:59pm PT

* One entry per person.

* This giveaway is open to U.S. and international residents.

* Must be 18 years or older to enter.

* Void where prohibited.

BlackCoat-T: iPod T shirt

BlackCoat-T: iPod T shirt

The BlackCoat-T is designed to allow you to discreetly and safely transport your mobile necessities whether you are wearing a suit or a flannel shirt. This patent pending T-shirt contains 2 specially designed compartments that are interconnected by a single passageway. A zipper opening is strategically positioned in the center of the passageway providing easy storage and removal when worn under a button-down shirt. Most of todayÕs cell phones, music players, PDAs and small digital cameras fit easily through the zipper opening and into or out of the passageway. You can quickly store or retrieve your mobile devices, even in the most stressful situations. Best of all, the BlackCoat-T does not compromise style for utility. Dress up over it and feel confident 24/7. No one will ever know.

Features:

• STYLE: Stop letting function dictate style, add pockets under your fashion with BlackCoat-T.
• PERFORMANCE: Made in the USA from the highest quality cotton. Mesh pocket system for breathability
• UTILITY: Single entry/exit 2-pocket system for easy access and secure storage.
• BONUS:Perfect for jacket-less situations and hot weather.

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blue ipod hoodie

blue ipod hoodie

A naked iPod? Girlfriend, you have got to cover that thing - and we have a super solution! The iPod hoodie by C. Ronson has all the features of its life-sized original yet scaled down to keep your MP3 player or phone looking spiffy! Not recommended for Mini iPods. Sold by fred flare.

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iSkin eVo iPod 3G 10/15/ 20GB Case

iSkin eVo iPod 3G 10/15/ 20GB Case

Introducing the iSkin eVo. They've taken all the good stuff from their immensely popular iSkin eXo2, combined it with new features and refined it to make an even better iSkin iPod protector. For example, devices like the iTrip can be used with the iSkin eVo. It comes with a completely redesigned RevoClip, a removable belt clip that connects seamlessly to the iSkin eVo and provides a secure connection between you and your iPod. They've also improved the screen protector so that it stays in one place and provides an ultra-clear view of the screen. Finally, they've added more colours that are so cool, you'll want them all.

Features:

* Molded to fit design
* New improved ultra-clear screen protector
* New redesigned plastic REVOClip that click-rotates
* Integrated dock connector port cover
* All-Round surface protection

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Apple 40 GB iPod Photo M9585LL/A

ipod photo

Apple 40 GB iPod Photo M9585LL/A

A delight for the ears. A feast for the eyes. Though it's no bigger than a pack of playing cards and weighs in at just over 6 ounces, iPod photo delivers a one-two sensory punch, letting you carry an entire library of your favorite music (up to 10,000 songs) or enough photos (as many as 25,000) to fill nearly 200 slide trays or cover nearly 5,000 square feet of wall space.

The new iPod photo features a razor-sharp LCD display that lets you see your photos in vivid color--65,536 colors, to be exact. And with its built-in backlighting, you'll be able to admire those photos indoors or out.

Take Your Photos for a Spin
Like its famous siblings, iPod photo features the touch-sensitive Apple Click Wheel that's the envy of the industry. You'll use it to navigate iPod photo's new menu. Now in living color, it's easier to read than ever. That's thanks in part to the clarity of the display--it offers a resolution of 220 by 176 pixels resolution--and in part to the new Myriad typeface. Spin the wheel to Music, and you can scroll effortlessly through dozens of playlists, hundreds of albums, or thousand of songs.

Or you can highlight photos. iPod photo displays 25 full-color thumbnails at a time. And you can scroll through them the same way you scroll through song titles--quickly. Just spin the wheel to see more. And when you see a photo you'd like displayed all by its lonesome, just click the center button and voilà! No one will have to say "cheese" as long as you have iPod photo around. Whether you're listening to tunes or checking out photos, you're sure to be all smiles.


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Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless

Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless

You already love your iPod. But think how much better it would be if you had the ability to use it in the car. Monster Cable's iCarPlay wireless FM transmitter gives you just that: great sounding, wireless access to your entire multi-gigabyte collection of tunes, right through your car stere's FM radio. At the same time, the iCarPlay charges your iPod to keep the music playing.

Plug the iCarPlay's charger end into the 12-volt DC outlet (cigarette lighter) in your car and plug the other end into the dock connector on the bottom of your iPod. Select an FM station on the iCarPlay (choose from 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1, 89.3, or 89.5), and find the same station on your car stereo. Then pick your favorite song on your iPod and you're ready to roll. Your music transmits wirelessly to your car stereo using FM radio frequencies.

Monster Smart Digital Charging technology rapidly charges your iPod, then switches to a trickle charge to optimize its performance. You'll never have to worry about running out of power while using your iCarPlay wireless transmitter.

Technical data

* Transmitter utilizes FM channels: 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1, 89.3, 89.5
* Model Number: AI IP FM-CH
* Connections: Cigarette adaptor, Ipod Plug
* Charger: Smart Digital Charger for fast iPod charges and maximum battery life
* What's in the box: Monster cable, manual


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Apple iPod Mini Armband

Apple iPod Mini Armband
Apple iPod Mini Armband
$29.99

This incredibly comfortable, magnificently convenient iPod Mini accessory puts your amazing iPod Mini music selection right on your arm, to give you the maximum mobility. Attractive, durable and easy-on-the-limb, along with your iPod Mini, it makes the always-on-the-go lifestyle complete! Now you can run, jog, bike - anything you want to do - with your iPod Mini. It’s total freedom and complete comfort! The iPod Mini Armband features easy snap-in, snap-on design along with Velcro adjustable fit.

Apple iPod 20GB Digital Player White

Apple iPod / 20GB (5000 Songs) / Click Wheel / White / 12HR Rechargeable Battery / MP3 Player
Apple iPod 20GB Digital Player White

Player Type: Hard Disk
Radio: No
Recording, Voice: No
Recording, FM: No
Recording, Line In: No
Supported File Types: AAC, AIFF, Audible, MP3, WAV
Battery Life: 800 min
Battery Type: Rechargeable
Capacity: 20000 MB
Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches
Weight: 5.6 oz

Apple iPod 20GB Digital Player White

Apple iPod / 20GB (5000 Songs) / Click Wheel / White / 12HR Rechargeable Battery / MP3 Player
Apple iPod 20GB Digital Player White

Player Type: Hard Disk
Radio: No
Recording, Voice: No
Recording, FM: No
Recording, Line In: No
Supported File Types: AAC, AIFF, Audible, MP3, WAV
Battery Life: 800 min
Battery Type: Rechargeable
Capacity: 20000 MB
Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches
Weight: 5.6 oz

Powerhouse Technologies Migo Personal For iPod Software

Powerhouse Technologies Migo Personal For iPod Software
Powerhouse Tech MIGO For IPOD Software
Price: $72.99

MIGO Personal Software for iPod
You can't always have your laptop or PC with you - now you can carry your personal computing environment on your iPod®. Use Migo software on your iPod to transform any PC into your PC. With Migo for iPod, your PC can go anywhere you go.

Get Mobile with Migo
Bring your personal computing environment with you on your iPod

• Email: Access, send, and receive email from your Outlook® account from anywhere
• Calendar and Contacts: Carry your Outlook® calendar, contacts, notes, and tasks wherever you go
• Internet Settings: Bring your Internet favorites, browsing history, and cookies with you at all times
• Files and Folders: Automatically carry the most current version of your important documents, arranged and organized the way you like it.
• Desktop Settings: Your personal computer settings on any computer; bring your icons, shortcuts, even your desktop wallpaper with you.
• Multiple Profiles: Create unique profiles for your multiple computer environments: home, office, school, etc.

HP Apple iPod / 40GB / Click Wheel / MP3 Player

HP Apple iPod / 40GB / Click Wheel / MP3 Player
Apple iPod from HP 40GB MP3 Player
Price: $396.99

Apple 4th Generation HP Apple iPod
Huge 40GB Storage, Includes iTunes...
Featuring the fabulous Apple Click Wheel first introduced on iPod mini, HP Apple iPod offers up to 12 hours of battery life. Weighs in at just 5.6 ounces. Slips into your pocket with ease. And lets you carry your entire music library with you wherever you go. HP Apple iPod continues its stand as the archetypal digital music player for Mac and Windows. A musical dream come true, the fourth-generation Hp Apple iPod offers voluminous capacity, letting you easily slip up to 10,000 songs in your pocket. And enjoy them wherever you go. In the car. On the treadmill. At the office. Around the house.

Genuine Apple iPod And HP Technology
Though ease of use has always been the hallmark of HP Apple iPod, we believe in constantly moving perfection forward. So HP Apple iPod now incorporates the same touch-sensitive Apple Click Wheel that debuted on the iPod mini. Without lifting that trusty thumb of yours from the wheel, you can easily select playlists, scroll through thousands of songs and start the music playing. Want that song to play from the beginning again? A single click will do the trick.

Logic3 EBC i-Station Docking Station For iPod

Logic3 EBC i-Station Docking Station For iPod
EBC i-Station Docking Station For iPod
Price: $84.99

EBC i-Station Docking Station For iPod
Docking & Sound, the i-Station offers a complete solution to listen, recharge, and synchronize your iPod or iPod mini with a dock connector. It produces hi-fi quality sound from the combination of a sub-woofer, dynamic tweeter speakers and 3D surround sound processor.

Connecting your iPod to i-Station is easy! Just place the iPod, and away you go! The dock, which fits both the iPod and iPod mini with dock connector, even recharges the iPod battery while it plays, allowing you to enjoy your music rather than worrying about the level of your battery power.

Stylish design and compact size (A5 size, weighing only 400g) means that this ultra-portable device fits unobtrusively in any room in your house, and is easily stowed away. The unit is powered either by the supplied AC main adaptor or four optional AA batteries, allowing you to use the device wherever you choose. The lightweight and compact i-Station even fits inside your suitcase.

i-Station can be synchronized with your PC or Mac via a USB cable & FireWire and can also be used with other portable audio devices such as MP3, MiniDisc and CD players.

iPodLinux

iPodLinux is a µCLinux-based Linux distribution which is specifically being developed to run on Apple's iPods. Besides the kernel, the other primary component of iPodLinux is podzilla, an application which provides an iPod-like interface and support for basic MP3 playback.

As of 5 February 2004, the first three generations of iPod have successfully been able to run iPodLinux, with development for fourth-generation iPods (as well as the iPod mini and iPod Photo) underway (no support is planned for iPod Shuffles).

Apple Ipod Reviews and Other Gadgets for ipods

Logic3 EBC i-Station Docking Station For iPod
EBC i-Station Docking Station For iPod

EBC i-Station Docking Station For iPod
Docking & Sound, the i-Station offers a complete solution to listen, recharge, and synchronize your iPod or iPod mini with a dock connector. It produces hi-fi quality sound from the combination of a sub-woofer, dynamic tweeter speakers and 3D surround sound processor.

Connecting your iPod to i-Station is easy! Just place the iPod, and away you go! The dock, which fits both the iPod and iPod mini with dock connector, even recharges the iPod battery while it plays, allowing you to enjoy your music rather than worrying about the level of your battery power.

Stylish design and compact size (A5 size, weighing only 400g) means that this ultra-portable device fits unobtrusively in any room in your house, and is easily stowed away. The unit is powered either by the supplied AC main adaptor or four optional AA batteries, allowing you to use the device wherever you choose. The lightweight and compact i-Station even fits inside your suitcase.

i-Station can be synchronized with your PC or Mac via a USB cable & FireWire and can also be used with other portable audio devices such as MP3, MiniDisc and CD players.

HP Apple iPod / 40GB / Click Wheel / MP3 Player
Apple iPod from HP 40GB MP3 Player
Price: $396.99

Apple 4th Generation HP Apple iPod
Huge 40GB Storage, Includes iTunes...
Featuring the fabulous Apple Click Wheel first introduced on iPod mini, HP Apple iPod offers up to 12 hours of battery life. Weighs in at just 5.6 ounces. Slips into your pocket with ease. And lets you carry your entire music library with you wherever you go. HP Apple iPod continues its stand as the archetypal digital music player for Mac and Windows. A musical dream come true, the fourth-generation Hp Apple iPod offers voluminous capacity, letting you easily slip up to 10,000 songs in your pocket. And enjoy them wherever you go. In the car. On the treadmill. At the office. Around the house.

Genuine Apple iPod And HP Technology
Though ease of use has always been the hallmark of HP Apple iPod, we believe in constantly moving perfection forward. So HP Apple iPod now incorporates the same touch-sensitive Apple Click Wheel that debuted on the iPod mini. Without lifting that trusty thumb of yours from the wheel, you can easily select playlists, scroll through thousands of songs and start the music playing. Want that song to play from the beginning again? A single click will do the trick.

Powerhouse Technologies Migo Personal For iPod Software
Powerhouse Tech MIGO For IPOD Software

MIGO Personal Software for iPod
You can't always have your laptop or PC with you - now you can carry your personal computing environment on your iPod®. Use Migo software on your iPod to transform any PC into your PC. With Migo for iPod, your PC can go anywhere you go.

Get Mobile with Migo
Bring your personal computing environment with you on your iPod

• Email: Access, send, and receive email from your Outlook® account from anywhere
• Calendar and Contacts: Carry your Outlook® calendar, contacts, notes, and tasks wherever you go
• Internet Settings: Bring your Internet favorites, browsing history, and cookies with you at all times
• Files and Folders: Automatically carry the most current version of your important documents, arranged and organized the way you like it.
• Desktop Settings: Your personal computer settings on any computer; bring your icons, shortcuts, even your desktop wallpaper with you.
• Multiple Profiles: Create unique profiles for your multiple computer environments: home, office, school, etc.

Apple iPod / 20GB (5000 Songs) / Click Wheel / White / 12HR Rechargeable Battery / MP3 Player
Apple iPod 20GB Digital Player White

Player Type: Hard Disk
Radio: No
Recording, Voice: No
Recording, FM: No
Recording, Line In: No
Supported File Types: AAC, AIFF, Audible, MP3, WAV
Battery Life: 800 min
Battery Type: Rechargeable
Capacity: 20000 MB
Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches
Weight: 5.6 oz

Apple iPod Mini Armband
Apple iPod Mini Armband

This incredibly comfortable, magnificently convenient iPod Mini accessory puts your amazing iPod Mini music selection right on your arm, to give you the maximum mobility. Attractive, durable and easy-on-the-limb, along with your iPod Mini, it makes the always-on-the-go lifestyle complete! Now you can run, jog, bike - anything you want to do - with your iPod Mini. It’s total freedom and complete comfort! The iPod Mini Armband features easy snap-in, snap-on design along with Velcro adjustable fit.

Logic3 EBC USB Data Cable For iPod
EBC USB Data Cable For iPod

Logic3 EBC FIrewire/1394 Data Cable For iPod
EBC FIrewire/1394 Data Cable For iPod

Apple iPod Photo / 40GB / Click Wheel / MP3 Player
Apple iPod 40GB Photo Digital AV Player

Apple iPod Shuffle / 512MB / 120 Songs / White / USB Connector / Flash MP3 Player
Apple iPod Shuffle 512MB MP3 Player White

Apple iPod mini Dock
Apple iPod Mini Dock
Price: $39.99

The "Must-Have" Accessory! iPod Mini Dock.
The incredibly mobile iPod Mini also makes a great launching pad for absolutely stunning musical entertainment when you hook it up to your home audio system. And this elegant iPod Mini Dock is the perfect home base for charging and synching with your computer, or for connecting to your home audio system. Any time you want to quickly and easily connect your iPod mini to your computer, just dock it! Plus, the Dock charges your iPod Mini’s built-in rechargeable battery, and you can use the minijack output to play your iPod Mini through your stereo system or a pair of powered speakers. A terrific iPod Mini accessory at an exceptional price!

Griffin AirClick Remote Control and Receiver for iPod mini
Griffin Airclick/Wireless Remote for Ipod Mini

Griffin AirClick Remote Control and Receiver for iPod mini
AirClick is the remote control you've been missing. The Griffin AirClick for iPod mini lets you hook up your 'Pod to your sound system and wander through the house while in full control of your tunes. Pause your iPod to answer the door and then crank it up without even going in the room.

AirClick uses RF signals that travel through walls for control anywhere in your home or outside, up to 60 feet away. The five button remote allows for play/pause, next track, previous track, and volume up and down. A hold switch on the side prevents accidentally disturbing your musical nirvana. The remote has a clip on it for convenient attachment. The AirClick for iPod mini package includes a convenient remote holder with velcro straps to allow attachment as an armband or to a bicycle frame or steering wheel.

Griffin PowerPod iPod Auto Charger - 3rd-4th Gen/mini/photo
Griffin Powerpod - Auto Charger for New/Orig Ipod

Griffin PowerPod iPod Auto Charger
The PowerPod auto adapter allows you to take your iPod on the road and listen to great music while keeping your iPod fully charged. The PowerPod charges your iPod whether it's playing music or in standby mode, ensuring that you'll arrive at your destination with a fully charged iPod.

The PowerPod comes with a charger module and a separate 4-foot, high quality Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. Use the included cable with dockable iPods, or the FireWire cable that was included with all original iPods to connect directly to the PowerPod charger module.

Designed specifically for the iPod, the PowerPod is not only great looking but it's an incredible value at $24.99. The PowerPod is the ultimate accessory for any iPod toting road warrior.

Made for:

• iPod mini
• iPod Photo
• 4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel
• 3rd Generation iPod with touch wheel and buttons