Griffin announce iTrip Universal
Friday, August 08, 2008
Griffin Technology Inc., creator of all things iPod and iPhone, today announced the availability of iTrip Universal, the newest addition to Griffin's iTrip family of FM transmitters. iTrip Universal is compatible with most portable audio players and is the first iTrip to feature a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.iTrip Universal allows audio to be played through the FM stereo at home or in the car using any portable audio source that uses the common 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone jack, including iPod, Sansa, Zune, portable CD players and more.
iTrip Universal's internal battery can be recharged through any USB port, and then connects to the player with the included stereo audio cable. Three user-programmable presets save the best frequencies. In addition, stereo/mono output modes are also user selectable.
iTrip Universal Features:
Streams music to any FM radio
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Quick set-up and easy frequency selection
Three-station memory and backlit LCD screen
Compatible with Samsung, Creative, Sansa, Sony, iPod and any audio source that uses a 1/8" headphone jack
Pricing and Availability
Griffin's iTrip Universal is priced at $39.99 and is now shipping and available. For more information, please visit www.griffintechnology.com/products/itrip-universal
Labels: Apple iPhone, Apple iPod, News
iPhone 3G - New pouch & StickiT Protector Pre-Order
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
With the new iPhone launching on the 11th July in 22 countries, it is important that you pop your little baby into a nice carry pouch. The GeekPouch is available for Pre-Order now, with shipping very soon after the iPod 3G launch. It comes in black corduroy, red faux suede and leopard fur effect fabrics and will keep your iPhone protected from light bumps and scrapes. Pricing is very simple, just £5.99 (inc. UK delivery) or £10.99 (inc. worldwide delivery) with a little saving on offer if you buy two.If you are really worried about your new gadget, then you should pop a StickiT on the back. The nice glossy finish to the new iPhones is bound to attract dust and scratches. This thin film will keep the back of your new iPhone nice and shiney. The price is cheap too, just £2.99 (inc. UK delivery) or £5.99 (inc. worldwide delivery). Again, these will start shipping hopefully within a week of the iPhone 3G launch.
Both of these products have been available for a long time now, for the whole range of iPods and the current iPhone. They have proved very popular to date.
Labels: Apple iPhone, News
Canon debuts SD750 & SD1000 ELPH cameras
Sunday, February 25, 2007
There's also the DIGIC III Image processor, and ISO as high as 1600, but everybody comes for the basics: 3x zoom, 7.1 megapixel CCD and a 2.5-inch LCD in each shooter. The $300 SD750 gets a bit fancy on form factor, but manages to be a mere 0.75-inches thick, while the 4.5 ounce SD1000 keeps the the classic ELPH look and also retails for $300.read more | digg story
Labels: News
Skype Pro Launched in Europe
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Skype have just launched Skype Pro, a new subscription based service that tags onto your existing (or new) Skype account. The initial 5 month subscription will cost £9.20 which includes approximately £3.40 of calling credit, after the 5 months introductory period is over £1.50 per month is deducted from your balance.What Pro offers is that you pay a 3p connection fee per call to UK landlines, but nothing for the minutes you use. You also get free voicemail, plus a discount on a SkypeIn number. The regular Skype-to-Skype computer based calls remain free.
The new Pro service will roll out to the rest of the world late 2007.
Labels: Apple News, News, PC News
Forthcoming product reviews
Sunday, February 18, 2007
A mid-month update for you to let you know what product reviews you can read on the Geekanoids website. Well, it is an exciting two weeks ahead, with the Griffin iKaraoke review being put online tomorrow, followed by the Archos 404 Cam later in the month.Here is a complete rundown of reviews, so keep checking back regularly:
- Griffin iKaraoke
- Lindy UK Scart cable
- Crumpler Sticky Date bag
- Lindy UK Optical cable
- Downsize Apple Mac application
- Griffin Xpress Optical cable
- JVC Everio GZ-MG77 HDD camcorder
- Samsung 215TW 21-inch TFT monitor
- Crumpler McBains bag
- Herman Miller Celle chair
- Overflow Apple Mac application
- Archos 404 Cam media player
- DocumentWallet Apple Mac application
- RapidWeaver Apple Mac web design application
- Griffin iMic
- Cinematize2Pro Apple Mac application
- IRISCard Pro scanner
Labels: News
Geekanoids Podcast Number 2
Thursday, February 15, 2007
We are pleased to announce that the 2nd Geekanoids Podcast is now available on iTunes and via the links below. To subscribe to our iTunes feed click this link (or the picture above).Subscribe to the Podcast Feed or get the MP3 file here.
Read the full show notes here.
News on Technology, Gadgets & All Things Macintosh... ps. you don't need to be a geek to take a look.
Geekanoids podcast 002, for February 14th 2007... News on technology, gadgets and all thing Mac... Welcome to this very first Geekanoids audio podcast. I am the editor of www.geekanoids.co.uk where we cover all the latest Macintosh and gadget related news. Last week we bought you a screencast review of Toast 8 Titanium. Email us at geekanoids@gmail.com
News: Xtorrent, Blackberry 8800 announced, new Firefox add-ons site, cool Biohazard watch over at Tokyoflash. Tulip Ego Lifestyle Love Edition laptop, Samsung L77 Digital Camera.
Reviews: The Razer Pro Click V1.6 Mouse review. Previous screencast review Toast 8 Titanium application from Roxio.
Tips & Emails: Richard in London with iPod problem. How to reset. Apple Youth Workshops.
Remember to keep an eye on www.geekanoids.co.uk which is updated throughout every day. And a reminder of how to get in contact, drop us an email or an audio comment to geekanoids@gmail.com
Subscribe to the Podcast Feed or get the MP3 file here.
Labels: News
Be Broadband Extends Coverage
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Be Broadband is now available to 33% of UK households, with plans to improve this percentage by June. Be offers connections of 24Mb/s, with up to 2.5Mb/s upload speeds. Packages start at £14 per month, which seems a very good price if your area is covered.Labels: News
Meizu M8 iPhone-a-like
Meizu have unveiled their new M8 MP3/PMP/Phone/PDA unit, a real challenger for the Apple iPhone. I say challenger, when clone may be a more appropriate description. The M8 will run WinCE 6.0 so may not be every Apple users cup of tea. It has a 3-megapixel camera which is pretty good, a 3.3-inch, TV output, GSM support and a whole lot more. It certainly seems like Apple has started something, now let's hope that they finish it.Labels: News
Geekanoids Podcast on iTunes
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Today Geekanoids published their first podcast onto iTunes. The Screencast review that you may have seen earlier today is the content of the first video based podcast. Please feel free to click the picture to the left or the link below to subscribe to our iTunes content.We hope you enjoy the audio and video content on the podcast. There is a lot of good content lined up already, with some great product reviews, as well as regular features bringing you the latest news & tips.
Our monthly schedule should be something like this;
- Week 1 - Video podcast - special video reviews, screencasts & interviews
- Week 2 - Audio podcast - the latest news, reviews, tips & interviews
- Week 3 - Audio podcast - the latest news, reviews, tips & interviews
- Week 4 - Audio podcast - the latest news, reviews, tips & interviews
Labels: Apple News, News
Geekanoids Screencast - Toast 8 Review
For the review of Roxio Toast 8 Titanium we are pleased to release ou first Video Podcast in the form of a Screencast Review of this superb application. This video podcast is the first of many... we aim to bring you new video content every other week, which may take the form of some Mac news, or where appropriate reviews of new products.
Leave us some feedback in the comments, it would be nice to hear your views.
Product: Toast 8 Titanium
Price: £69.99
Supplied by: Roxio UK
Contact: www.roxio.co.uk
Labels: Mac Software, News, Reviews
BBC Web TV - watch your Monthly Usage
Monday, February 05, 2007
So, the MyBBCPlayer is going ahead, and soon you will be able watch BBC One and BBC Two programmes on your computer at the same time as they go out on regular TV. This is great news, as it means that in a few years time, with everyone streaming and downloading content on their computers, maybe we can see the end to the horrible BBC license fee.But beware, with more and more services springing up online, everyone will find themselves downloading a lot of data. The first question is how all our Broadband providers will cope? The second and more important question is, do they really care? As we all happily download a film, or the latest episode of Eastenders, we will be racking up Gigabytes of data. If you are on a capped service with for example an 8GB monthly limit you may well find yourself with a hefty bill, or notices from your supplier saying "You have exceeded your download limit this month. We will not charge you on this occasion, but from next month this will be a chargeable item." Even if you have an unlimited service, the fair use policy often in place may also catch you out too.
So, we might be happy about all the extra content available online, but will we still be smiling when we have to pay for it?
Labels: News
Apples advises delay on Vista upgrade
There is no hiding the fact that Apple does not particularly want to do lunch with Microsoft. The launch of Vista also seems to have broken iTunes, with various problems and a previously issued fix. Apple has said in a statement; “iTunes 7.0.2 may work with Windows Vista on many typical PCs. Apple recommends, however, that customers wait to upgrade Windows until after the next release of iTunes which will be available in the next few weeks.”So, Apple have warned you to wait a few weeks before upgrading... so do it, just wait guys, the new iTunes is just around the corner, maybe even wait a little longer for the far superior Leopard !
Labels: News
Apple Inc & The Beatles - Peace Man !
CUPERTINO, California and LONDON—Apple® Inc. and The Beatles’ company Apple Corps Ltd. are pleased to announce the parties have entered into a new agreement concerning the use of the name “Apple” and apple logos which replaces their 1991 Agreement. Under this new agreement, Apple Inc. will own all of the trademarks related to “Apple” and will license certain of those trademarks back to Apple Corps for their continued use. In addition, the ongoing trademark lawsuit between the companies will end, with each party bearing its own legal costs, and Apple Inc. will continue using its name and logos on iTunes®. The terms of settlement are confidential.Commenting on the settlement, Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO said, “We love the Beatles, and it has been painful being at odds with them over these trademarks. It feels great to resolve this in a positive manner, and in a way that should remove the potential of further disagreements in the future.”
Commenting on the settlement on behalf of the shareholders of Apple Corps, Neil Aspinall, manager of Apple Corps said, “It is great to put this dispute behind us and move on. The years ahead are going to be very exciting times for us. We wish Apple Inc. every success and look forward to many years of peaceful co-operation with them.”
Labels: News
Nikon - digital cameras make more money
Nikon, the Tokyo based camera manufacturer have reported a 60% increase in profits, compared to the same time last year. According to the BBC website, this has been boosted by sales of its Digital SLR cameras. This follows the announcement last year that Nikon would stop making most of its traditional film based cameras.Labels: News
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