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Could Amazon be a threat to Apple and the iPod?: Could Amazon be a threat to Apple and the iPod?No, Amazon is no threat to AppleWake me when Amazon starts advertising on TV.I'm still astounded that Apple is the [b]only[/b] one that figured out that you have to advertise your commodity products before people will buy your commodity products.All Amazon...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, BitTorrent P2P, Apple iPod, Amazon.com Inc., Apple iTunes, Apple Inc., music, iPODS; Discussion threads 2008-01-28
My road map for CES 2008: My road map for CES 2008DRM plus...I'm curious about all the new portable gadgets they're making for subscription music content, and whether that's an area that's going to keep growing and changing faster than you can buy the "toys" that make it all work. IPods are huge, I know,...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, iPODS; Discussion threads 2008-01-07
New York police recruits use ipods to study: New York police recruits use iPods to studyNew York police recruits use iPods to studyThat's a pretty smart way to get them to study. Reminds me of that movie "Demolition Man" where they had to ask how to manually arrest someone and the handheld device had to repeat it...; Tags: Ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), Digital music, Handhelds, Digital media, iPODS; Discussion threads 2007-12-03
Of ipods and digits: Of iPods and digitsI always keep in iPod in plain sightThat way, if I get mugged, the thief takes the useless iPod and leaves right away without finding my hidden Zune. The poor thief now has to deal with nightmares like [url=http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1255910&tstart=15] this. [/url]RE: Of iPods and digitsIt's Security Vs....; Tags: Authentication/Encryption, SECURITY, biometrics, iPODS; Discussion threads 2007-11-23
Can we please retire the iPod "halo" nonsense?: Can we please retire the iPod "halo" nonsense?on topic of OS'sI have had the privalege of using both MAC OS X and Windows XP and Vista. The problems that arise come from the masses of people who buy based on promises. If you are a seasoned Windows user, or Mac...; Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Digital music, Operating systems, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple iPod, IPODS; Discussion threads 2007-10-24

Famed neurologist: pedestrians with ipods "walk in front of cars," and are "like zombies": Famed neurologist: pedestrians with iPods "walk in front of cars," and are "like zombies"not an ipod issue......the same thing happened, i'm sure, with portable cassette and cd players. Probably more so, since the idea of walking around with headphones on was newer and people weren't used to it yet. so...; Tags: pedestrian, IPODS; Discussion threads 2007-10-17
ipods in schools, revisited: iPods in schools, revisitedIt's the motivation factorDid they use video ipods or simple ipods? In any case, even assuming $250 per ipod, if if motivates a child to actually learn while having fun, then the cost can certainly justify the means. Instead of potentially graduating a class where...; Tags: IPODS; Discussion threads 2007-10-10
(Photos: Round two for Microsoft Zune): (Photos: Round two for Microsoft Zune)Finally?Finally, someone realized people buy iPods because they look slick and they are thin.For a while, I was beginning to think Apple patented all thin MP3 players. Why did MS finally realize that an MP3 player thicker than a cell phone is unnecessary?While it...; Tags: Media players, Digital music, Digital media, Cellular phones, Telecom & Utilities, Microsoft Zune, cell phone, IPODS, phone, Microsoft Corp., photograph; Discussion threads 2007-10-03
Apple iPod Nano (third generation) series: At less than $200, the new 4GB and 8GB iPod Nanos will surely be one of the most popular tech stocking stuffers this year. While the updated iPod Classic and iPod Touch are equally drool-worthy, the new Nano is obviously priced to move.I was fortunate enough to get some hands-on...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Games, Apple iPod, iPod Classic, game, Nano, Apple iPod Nano, IPODS, video, Apple Inc.; Product reviews 2007-09-05
Will the rumor machine ruin Apple's iPod surprise?: The clamor of rumors keeps growing about Apple's "beat goes on" event set for Wednesday morning in San Francisco. But could there be a let-down if the company just shows cool, new iPods? As is the case with any Apple introduction, there's a great amount of speculation...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple iPod, Apple Inc., David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2007-09-04
Handicapping Apple's iPod launch: Handicapping Apple's iPod launchiPhone sales are not iPod salesA 100-160GB touch iPod will not cannabilize iPhone sales. An iPod does not have phone capabilities and an iPhone cannot store more than 8GB. The two are mutually exclusive.Someone who needs both may get both, but a cheaper phone might...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, iPODS, Well Let, iPhone sale, Apple iPod, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-08-29
Universal and Wal-Mart pile the pressure on iTunes: Universal and Wal-Mart pile the pressure on iTunes30 itunes purchases per ipod ownerDuring that Wall St. Journal thing a few months ago (the one where Gates and jobs appeared together) Jobs said that the average number of songs bought by ipod owners was only 30.iTunes will still own the market.Sorry...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iTunes, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Apple Inc., CD, iPODS, Apple iPod, Adrian; Discussion threads 2007-08-21
The calm before an Apple announcement: It's anyone's guess what Apple will announce at tomorrow's Product Presentation in Cupertino although new aluminum iMacs (fake pics here) are the odds on favorite. I got a little excited when it was rumored that Apple would also release an "all brushed aluminum 15% smaller" Mac mini tomorrow, but that...; Tags: Jason D. O'Grady, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Cupertino, Aluminum, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Intel Core Duo, Apple iMac; Blog posts 2007-08-06
EMI/Amazon execs unplugged: Will Amazon's DRM-free downloads dent Apple?: EMI/Amazon execs unplugged: Will Amazon's DRM-free downloads dent Apple?The things you don't seem to understandI'm willing to be Jobs has zero regrets about calling for no DRM. What you don't seem to understand is that Apple seems ready to compete solely on merit, on the quality of their products...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Digital rights management (DRM), EMI Group Plc., friction, Apple Inc., iPODS, Apple iPod, Amazon.com Inc., Apple iTunes; Discussion threads 2007-05-17
ipods won't make your grandparents sick: but the music on them could: iPods won't make your grandparents sick: but the music on them couldThis is whats wrong with journalistThis goes to show that a headline can be sensationalized. You created an article title to capture headlines, grab parts of another story that talks about something without giving all the facts and mislead...; Tags: iPODS; Discussion threads 2007-05-12
ipods won't make your grandparents sick: but the music on them could: On our sister site News.coms NewsBlog, colleague Margaret Kane "ably" makes the case that even if it is true that iPods can interfere with pacemakers, we are highly unlikely to witness the effects of this in the real world.To brief you, the study found that electrical interference was detected...; Tags: IPODS; Blog posts 2007-05-12
Study says ipods can mess with pacemakers: ComputerWorld has details of a study carried out that suggests that iPods can cause pacemakers to malfunction. But is this an iPod issue or an issue to do with the robustness of pacemakers.The lead author of the study is Jay Thaker, a 17-year-old student at Okemos High School in...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Computerworld, Apple iPod, IPODS, chest; Blog posts 2007-05-11
Bringing tech to the most rural schools: Whats this? An actual use for iPods in the classroom? I cant say that Ive ever bought into the idea that iPods can be of any use for educational purposes. However, ars technica is reporting on an initiative in Arkansas to outfit schoolbuses with wireless Internet access,...; Tags: K-12, Classroom Tech, Education Technology; Blog posts 2007-04-18
ipods, firefighters in conflict in state budget: iPods, firefighters in conflict in state budgetEver wonder how......we got the Republican idiots in power for so many years? It was them or Democratic idiots like these. Don't you wish there was another viable choice?Making podcasts AVAILABLE and ...... encouraging high school students to use them while buying iPods for...; Tags: Podcasts, PRODUCTIVITY, Media players, Digital music, iPODS, podcast; Discussion threads 2007-04-11
ipods, firefighters in conflict in state budget: Should Michigan legislators spend money on iPods for every student or focus on paying off the looming budget deficit? Thats the question many lawmakers are mulling over as the Legislature convenes over the state budget, reports mlive.com. The $38 million plan to boost classroom technology -- including buying iPods...; Tags: Funding, Education Technology, Apple; Blog posts 2007-04-10