Year: 2005

Edmunds offers free automotive video podcasts

Posted by | Dec 13, 2005 | |

Edmunds.com today announced that 21 of its automotive videos are now offered as free podcasts on the iTunes Music Store. The podcasts feature road test reports on vehicles such as the Lexus IS350, the Honda Civic Si, the Nissan Titan and the Porsche Boxster S. In addition, vehicle comparisons include the BMW 330i vs. the Audi A4 and the Mazda MX-5 vs. the Pontiac Solstice. Edmunds.com also announced that Nissan became its first podcast advertiser, developing a 15-second “teaser” advertisement that introduces Edmunds.com’s video podcasts.

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BW: ‘Apple May Be Holding Back The Music Biz’

Posted by | Dec 13, 2005 | |

A commentary column on BusinessWeek today looks at Apple’s influence on the music industry with its iPod and iTunes success in recent years. The report quotes a number of industry insiders who feel that the company’s proprietary technology and its refusal to offer more ways to buy music are hindering legal sales of digital music. “The villain in the story is the iPod,” says Chris Gorog, CEO of Napster.

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Pelican i1030 iPod case now available through Dr. Bott

Posted by | Dec 13, 2005 | |

Dr. Bott today announced the availability of Pelican Products i1030 iPod case for Apple’s iPod video and iPod mini. The i1030 is a heavy-duty, watertight case with a molded rubber compartment that fits the iPod (3rd and 4th generations), iPod mini, and the new iPod with video. A separate cavity holds the USB or Firewire cable, and the lid has space to organize earphones and an AC adapter. A detachable light-reflecting nylon strap is also included. The Pelican i1030 is available in white or yellow and sells for US$39.95.

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Peachpit offers free Macworld Expo passes

Posted by | Dec 13, 2005 | |

Peachpit has announced they are giving away free passes to the Macworld Conference and Expo, taking place January 9-13, 2006 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. To request a pair of passes (exhibit-only passes, a combined US$90 value), send an email message to freepasses@peachpit.com with your name and postal address. The passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and requests must be received by January 3, 2006.

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Micromat releases TechTool Pro 4.1.1

Posted by | Dec 13, 2005 | |

Micromat today announced the release of TechTool Pro 4.1.1, the latest version of the company’s hardware and software diagnostic tool, as noted by MacUpdate. Changes in version 4.1.1 include: faster Volume Structure testing and repair; faster Directory Maintenance rebuilds; updated eDrive creation and removal routines; support for PowerPC G5 970MP testing and detection in Processor test; compatibility for new Macintosh models up to Fall 2005; and much more.

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