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∞ ∞ Apple offers 1st gen iPod nano replacement program

Jim Dalrymple — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:59:35 +0000

Apple is warning users of its 1st generation iPod nano of potential overheating problems.

According to Apple, the nanos in question were sold between September 2005 and December 2006. While the problem only happens in “very rare cases,” Apple does recommend customers stop using the 1st generation iPod nano.

Apple posted a note on its Website with instructions on how to order a replacement unit. There are also instructions on how

∞ iWatch has Bluetooth

Jim Dalrymple — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:50:57 +0000

Joshua Schnell:

For instance, the iPod nano doesn’t have built in Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, so wirelessly connecting it to your audio systems is out of the question.

Well, at least, that was a problem. A new Kickstarter project, named The Proof, has the lofty goal of changing all of that by including not only Bluetooth into their iWatch case design, but also waterproofing.

Lots of cool Kickstarter projects around. Good find by Schnell.

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∞ ∞ Review: Rockin' a Kermit wristband and an iPod nano

Jim Dalrymple — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:18:48 +0000

There are a lot of reasons to love the iPod nano. Apple’s diminutive device has been part of my music listening arsenal since it was first released and still is.

The first thing I noticed about the new iPod nano was the interface. It’s much improved over previous versions because the navigation is so quite a bit easier.

My previous nano had a number of touch buttons on the screen, but the new one only shows one button at a time. Considering the

∞ Motorola copies the iPod nano

Jim Dalrymple — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:05:12 +0000

Dana Wollman comparing the Motoactv to the iPod nano at Engadget:

With its square shape, 1.6-inch touchscreen and raft of fitness features, it’s impossible not to draw that parallel as soon as you even read about the thing. Without the clothing clip attached, they’re similarly, sized, too

Oh come on, seriously? I think John Gruber summed it up perfectly.

I’m not sure if they’re ripping

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∞ ∞ iPod touch, iPod nano get new models, pricing

Jim Dalrymple — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:23:58 +0000

Apple on Tuesday introduced updated iPod touch and iPod nano models. The iPod touch now starts at $199, while the iPod nano costs $129.

The new iPod touch, which ships on October 12, 2011. It comes in 8GB, 32GB and 64GB models for $199, $299 and $399 respectively. It comes in either white or black, like the iPhone 4S.

∞ ∞ About this iPad 3

Jim Dalrymple — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:49:08 +0000

It seems really crazy to be talking — or even thinking about — the iPad 3, but here we are.

∞ ∞ Review: iPod nano is the big winner

Jim Dalrymple — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:01:53 +0000

Apple revamped its entire iPod line-up at its September event last week, but for me, the biggest winner is the iPod nano.

∞ ∞ Apple offers battery tips for iPhone and iPod users

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:15:25 +0000

Perhaps one of the most misunderstood things about Apple’s portable devices is the way some of the features affect battery life. Two new pages on Apple’s Web site may help users with that.

∞ ∞ Apple reports $3.38 billion profit for first quarter 2010

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:35:17 +0000

Apple on Monday reported a first quarter 2010 profit of $3.38 billion on $15.68 billion of revenue.

∞ ∞ Apple can be copied, but can it be beat?

Jim Dalrymple — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:15:51 +0000

Apple has some of the best selling computers in the market, it’s the No. 1 music distributor, it sells movies, TV shows, iPods and it’s changing the mobile space with the iPhone and App Store. It’s also one of the … Continued

∞ ∞ CopyTrans 4 recovers media from iPods, iPhones for Windows users

Jim Dalrymple — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:42:33 +0000

If you’ve ever been in the unenviable situation of needing to get your music and videos off an iPod or iPhone and on to your computer, you know the value of having a good application to get the job done. … Continued

∞ ∞ Apple launches Monday-only sale on accessories

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:31:34 +0000

Apple on Monday launched a sale on select Mac, iPhone, and iPod accessories on its online store.

∞ ∞ Apple launches Holiday Gift Guide, ships quad-core iMac

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:17:11 +0000

Apple on Monday launched its annual Holiday Gift Guide, pointing users to products and accessories from third-party companies.

∞ ∞ Steve Jobs named CEO of the decade

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:12:45 +0000

Apple’s Steve Jobs is one of the most loved and feared CEOs in history, and for good reason.

∞ ∞ Newspaper publishers are Apple's new music labels for the tablet

Jim Dalrymple — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:21:19 +0000

There’s been a lot of talk lately about Apple approaching newspaper and magazine publishers around the world about making their product available on a yet unannounced device. This makes a lot of sense if you look at it the right … Continued

∞ ∞ Dell should sell the company and give money to the shareholders

Jim Dalrymple — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:10:06 +0000

I’ll never forget Michael Dell’s comments at a 1997 technology conference when asked what he would do to fix Apple.

∞ ∞ Report: 12% of all U.S. households own a Mac

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:49:08 +0000

According to a new study from market research firm NPD, 12 percent of all U.S. households own a Mac. That’s a pretty big increase for Apple, moving up 3 percent from the 9 percent of U.S. households reported for Apple … Continued

∞ ∞ Report: Mac sales up 7% for September quarter, iPods down

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:01:06 +0000

According to new data from market research firm NPD, Apple is on track to increase its Mac sales for its September quarter over the same period last year.

∞ ∞ Testing the iPod nano video capabilities

Jim Dalrymple — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:45:50 +0000

There have been a lot of questions about the quality of the iPod nano’s video camera, so I thought I’d enlist the help of a friend and test it out.

∞ ∞ Jobs discusses the iPod nano camera, e-books, and iPod touch

Jim Dalrymple — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:47:04 +0000

The big question on everyone’s mind yesterday was about cameras. Why the iPod touch didn’t get one and the iPod nano only got video recording and not the ability to take still photos.