Small Dog Electronics is now offering replacement batteries for both original and 3G (third generation) iPods. The batteries, which contain the same capacity as the original Apple batteries, ship with illustrated instructions and a tool to open your iPod.
Read MoreMacResQ today announced the launch of a repair service for Apple’s iPod. The service, called iPodResQ, provides iPod users throughout the US with a source for 24-hour repairs and battery replacements on their iPods. The iPodResQ 24-Hour Repair Service costs US$29, which includes three-way overnight shipping, initial diagnostic service, and special packaging.
Read MoreIn his review of the soon-to-be-released iPod Mini, Mercury News columnist Mike Langberg has a lot of good to say about the new portable MP3 player, except for the price. “I don’t yet own a portable hard-disk music player,” writes Langberg, “although I’m seriously contemplating a purchase this year.
Read MoreThe Feb. 14th broadcast of the Inside Mac Radio show, hosted by Scott Sheppard, is now available as an MP3 download. The show featured Brent Simmons, CEO of Ranchero Software, makers of the popular RSS newsreader, NetNewsWire.
Read MoreApple recently announced that its new retail store in San Francisco is scheduled to open on February 28th, but it would seem like some Apple fans have a hard time waiting for a few more weeks. Wired’s Leander Kahney reports that the store’s construction site has had several break-ins recently. The intention, apparently, was not to steal anything, but to take some pictures of the new flagship store.
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