iLounge is reporting that a new, red iPod nano will be announced tomorrow on the Oprah Winfrey show by Bono himself. The red iPod will be a part of the Product RED program that is currently literally painting cities red to battle AIDS. The episode was apparently taped earlier this week and featured Bono and a 4GB “iPod nano RED.” It’s supposed to cost the same $199, with $10 going to the Global Fund. I don’t doubt this rumor’s true, because why wouldn’t this happen? [iLounge] → Read More
Ever have experience that problem of having six iPods at your house and you want to be able to control them all at the same time? I know, me too, it’s a bloody menace, really. Luckily, there is now a solution. In-wall speaker specialists SpeakerCraft have introduced the MODE Keypad. Essentially, it’s a wall-mounted LCD screen with a scroll-wheel, a volume knob and a few buttons. The LCD screen displays song titles, album names, artists, play lists and genres from your iPod. You can also use it to control MODEs own Jukebox music server, AM/FM preset stations and XM radio. It also has a remote for controlling it “from a position on the bed or while reclining on the couch.” No price yet. MODE Networks Up To 6 iPods Around Your Home [Automated Home via Slashgear] → Read More
Kensington has released two new iPod speaker sets (becayse we totally needed more), one of which allows you to play FM radio. The two new models are the FX 300 Speaker To Go and the SX 3000R Speaker With Radio for iPod. The FX 300 Speaker To Go is a protective case, which has an integrated speaker allowing you to protect your iPod and listen to music on the go. The case is water-resistant, works with all MP3 players (through a headphone jack, not a dock) and has an external volume dial. The FX 300 sells for $29.99. The SX 3000R Speaker With Radio only works with iPods and features a flat-panel design and a remote control for the iPod and onboard FM tuner. The dock on the SX 3000R works with all iPods, including the new iPod Nano and iPod video. The SX 3000R sells for a whopping $179.99. Kensington’s New Speakers [Playlist Mag] → Read More
One layer of aluminum not enough for your Nano-needs? Double bag your 8GB bad boy with new Alu-Crystal cases from Proporta. These aluminum cases have a little polycarbonate window for your screen, and hug tightly to your iPod, as you do. But these aren’t the only game in town from Proporta. Oh, no. If bouncy is more your taste, they also offer a softer case apparently named after my ex-girlfriend. The Dual Skin Silicone is slight and similar to the Aluminums above, but, you know, silicone. It also sports an integrated belt/strp hole, lanyard loop, and comes in a variety of colors. Not to be outdone, the new Shuffle has it’s own aluminum and silicone versions, leaving a little hole for your iPodish button clicking. Now that these tasty new Shuffle’s and Nanos are out, don’t you wish you had one of these for your current one? Good luck getting top dollar on Craiglist now, Scratchyboy. Nano Alu-Crystal, Nano Dual Skin Silicone, Shuffle Silicone Case, Shuffle Aluminum Sleeve [Proporta] → Read More
Alright everybody, it’s time for a new CrunchGear contest, this one will produce a sole victor who will receive an iPod Nano. The object is simple: comment. That’s it. Really. The person who makes the 2000th comment will receive the Nano and, of course, eternal fame and glory. I should note that ideally we’re looking for reasonably insightful comments, so please don’t just post something ridiculous in order to make an entry or drive the count up. If the winning comment is junk, we’ll be forced to take the next in line. Secondly, when you comment, make sure you use your valid email address, as that’s what we’ll be using to contact you should you win. Our goal here is to get some discussion going AND give someone a black 4GB Nano. This will also allow us to see what you guys enjoy reading/talking about and teach us how to improve our coverage over time. Win-win, see? We currently have 960 comments, so get started. We’ll publish regular updates once we reach 1000, 1500, and 1900. → Read More
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