Microsoft's $50 iPod is Bunk

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Earthquake 10.5 is Bunk! Bunk! Bunk!

Earthquake 10.5 is Bunk! Bunk! Bunk! 05/22/2004 03:33 PM

The TV miniseries Earthquake 10.5 is just airing in the UK. It is - bluntly - an unmitigated pile of shit. Interestingly if you search for it online, pretty much the first thing you get is a long page by earthquake experts explaining precisely why it's total bunk:

Fiction: There can be a magnitude 10.5 earthquake
Fact: The magnitude of an earthquake is related to the length of the fault on which it occurs--the longer the fault, the larger the earthquake. In order to have a magnitude 10.5 earthquake you would have to have a fault that circles the Earth - no such fault exists.

Fiction: Thinking an earthquake is an aftershock because they couldn't find an epicenter - all earthquakes have epicenters
Fact: Aftershocks ARE earthquakes!! The only difference is that they occur after a larger earthquake instead of by themselves.

Fiction: Nuclear explosions can "seal" faults
Fact: Nuclear explosions CANNOT seal faults. Earthquakes are part of a global tectonic process that generally occurs well beyond the influence or control of humans.

Additional movie fiction, with explanations to come:

• An earthquake creates dust clouds visible on satellite radar
  
• Using the term lateral skip
  
• Earthquakes can cause trucks to sink in dirt, long after the earthquake happened
  
• Scientists being able to successfully predict earthquakes over short time intervals
  
• Plates conjoin at 324 feet below the earth's surface
  
• The magnitude of an earthquake in progress cannot decrease/stabilize
  
• Water draining into the faultline
  
• Fault opening at the ocean and water rushing up the fault

Now I know it's churlish to expect entertainment to be completely accurate, but this is just a few things from a list of dozens! I'd like to think that people doing stuff like this had some grasp of what they were talking about, but evidently not...

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Microsoft's iPod Killer?

Microsoft's iPod Killer? 04/09/2004 04:01 PM
A few weeks ago, news.com reported on Microsoft's iPod killer: a portable device that can handle both audio and video. The device is roughly twice as heavy, three times as thick and twice as long as an iPod though. "Killer"? I don't think so. Not only will it be too bulky to easily carry around with you, I also don't... (466 words)

Newsfactor Network Hit Piece On 'Hidden
Costs Of Mac Ownership' A Load Of Bunk

Newsfactor Network Hit Piece On 'Hidden
Costs Of Mac Ownership' A Load Of Bunk 12/18/2003 08:40 PM
FUD, pure and simple. (MacDailyNews via MyAppleMenu)

Backstage: Microsoft's Longhorn and the
iPod

Backstage: Microsoft's Longhorn and the
iPod 09/12/2004 10:01 PM
iPodlounge Sep 13 2004 2:19AM GMT

Microsoft's Gates comments on iPod
dominance

Microsoft's Gates comments on iPod
dominance 01/06/2005 02:55 PM
In an interview with CNET News.com, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates commented on the success of Apple's iPod...

Microsoft's iPod-Killer: Portable Media
Center?

Microsoft's iPod-Killer: Portable Media
Center? 01/06/2004 10:31 AM

"how-to record on your ipod (for free) -
ipod hacks - ipod.hackaday.com"

"how-to record on your ipod (for free) -
ipod hacks - ipod.hackaday.com" 12/31/2004 04:38 PM

BB-Shopping Is One of the Best Resources
for Mobile Phone Accessories, Ipod
Accessories (Ipod, Ipod Arm Band)and
Many More

BB-Shopping Is One of the Best Resources
for Mobile Phone Accessories, Ipod
Accessories (Ipod, Ipod Arm Band)and
Many More 02/01/2005 08:46 PM
One Place Resource for Ipod Accessories and other Consumer Electronic Gadgets [PRWEB Jan 26, 2005]

Apple iPod: Apple's Evolutionary iPod
Gets Better But Leaves Room For
Improvement

Apple iPod: Apple's Evolutionary iPod
Gets Better But Leaves Room For
Improvement 04/13/2005 01:49 AM

The iPod's thoughful design and features make it an excellent MP3 player. But for picky buyers who are holding out for the ideal portable music device, the wait continues. By Eric Dahl, PC World

Griffin intros soft auto cradle for
iPod, iPod mini

Griffin intros soft auto cradle for
iPod, iPod mini 09/01/2004 12:34 AM
Griffin Technology today announced the PodPod, a soft foam iPod cradle that slips into any auto cup holder...

News: Griffin ships AirClick Remote for
iPod, iPod mini

News: Griffin ships AirClick Remote for
iPod, iPod mini 03/31/2005 07:35 PM
Griffin Technology Inc. on Thursday announced the release of their AirClick Remote for iPod and iPod mini, a remote control designed, as you might have guessed, to work with Apple's iPod and iPod mini. The AirClick Remote is different from most iPod remote controls because it works using Radio Frequency (RF) technology instead of infrared, so it doesn't require a line of sight to the iPod and can operate up to 60 feet away, according to Griffin. It's shipping now for US$39.99.

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters debuts
iBoom, the first boombox solution for
iPod & iPod mini

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters debuts
iBoom, the first boombox solution for
iPod & iPod mini 08/20/2004 02:27 AM
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters, a leading designer and manufacturer of iPod and MP3 player accessories, announced today that they are producing iBoom, the first and only boombox solution designed specifically for iPod and iPod mini. [PRWEB Aug 20, 2004]

Mad Catz announces iKit cables for iPod
and iPod Mini

Mad Catz announces iKit cables for iPod
and iPod Mini 03/23/2005 12:57 PM



Mad Catz announced today that its iKit bundles for iPod and iPod Mini are now shipping. The iKit bundle contains a high performance RCA cable to connect an iPod to a home stereo, a car adapter with a 6-foot extension cord and an elegant horizontal carry case. The iKit is available for USD$39.99 online and at select retailers worldwide.

Mad Catz iKit cables for iPod and iPod
Mini [Flickr]

Mad Catz iKit cables for iPod and iPod
Mini [Flickr] 03/23/2005 12:57 PM

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Win an iPod mini at the South Beach iPod
Garage Party

Win an iPod mini at the South Beach iPod
Garage Party 08/27/2004 02:00 PM
Win an iPod mini at the South Beach iPod Garage Party

What's cooler than hanging with your fellow iPod users on Miami's South Beach on September 1st? How about going home with a brand new iPod mini in your pocket?

Yeah, that probably got your attention. But thanks to event sponsors iPodResQ, the iPod mini is just one prize among many that we'll be giving away at the South Beach iPod Garage Party. So what do you have to do to win? All you have to do is show up with your iPod, connect it to our sound system, and play "DJ" for twelve minutes as you share the highlights of your own music library with the rest of us (as many songs as you like, as long as it fits within the time limit). Yep, it's your very own twelve minutes of fame.

Holy Dichotomy! Writer Calls iPod
'World's Most Elegant' Nine Days After
Writing Dell DJ 'Surpassed' iPod

Holy Dichotomy! Writer Calls iPod
'World's Most Elegant' Nine Days After
Writing Dell DJ 'Surpassed' iPod 12/09/2003 07:29 PM
(MacDailyNews via MyAppleMenu)

iPod/iPod mini firmware update posted

iPod/iPod mini firmware update posted 04/28/2004 04:32 AM
Apple has release updated firmware for iPod and iPod minis...

Griffin unveils 3-in-1 RoadTrip for
iPod, iPod mini

Griffin unveils 3-in-1 RoadTrip for
iPod, iPod mini 08/13/2004 07:17 AM
Griffin Technology has introduced RoadTrip, a 3-in-1 device that provides an FM transmitter, charger and cradle for all dock-capable iPod and iPod mini MP3 players. The transmitter broadcasts your music on any FM frequency on your car stereo, with a backlit display that shows which frequency is in use, while the charger keeps your iPod's battery at full capacity. The RoadTrip plugs into any 12-volt outlet or cigarette lighter in your car and its transmitter unit can be removed and plugged into a USB port on your computer, enabling music broadcast from it to any nearby FM stereo. Griffin has left the top of the US$79.99 device open for use with other iPod accessories, which means RoadTrip isn't compatible with the 1G and 2G iPods that have FireWire ports on top.

iPod mini vs. standard iPod in weight,
size

iPod mini vs. standard iPod in weight,
size 01/08/2004 07:17 PM
While addressing some public reaction to the iPod mini, Mac pundit John Gruber noted some interesting details on the new device's size and weight as compared to the 3G (third generation) iPod: "I've also seen it argued that the mini isn't even that much smaller than the standard iPods...

PodGear offers speakers for iPod, iPod
shuffle

PodGear offers speakers for iPod, iPod
shuffle 03/14/2005 04:37 PM
UK-based iPod accessory maker PodGear has announced three new speaker systems designed to work with Apple's iPod and iPod shuffle music players. The PocketParty is designed to work with the iPod, iPod photo and iPod mini, while the PocketParty Shuffle and Shuffle Station work specifically with the iPod shuffle.

iBoom turns iPod, iPod mini into a
boombox

iBoom turns iPod, iPod mini into a
boombox 08/19/2004 07:41 AM
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) announced iBoom, a four-speaker boombox system featuring 20 watts per channel, a built-in digital FM radio and a dock that accepts an iPod or iPod mini. It also features a built-in handle, an auxiliary input jack and the option to receive power through the included AC adapter, which also charges the iPod, or six D cell batteries. DLO expects iBoom to be available in late September and had not updated its Web site with a product page as MacCentral posted this article. Pricing was not announced.

Tunewear intros new iPod, iPod mini
accessories

Tunewear intros new iPod, iPod mini
accessories 12/29/2004 04:11 PM
Tokyo-based Tunewear on Wednesday announced four new accessories for use with the iPod or iPod mini: Prie Hook cases, Poptune removable wrappers, Waterwear water-resistant cases and aluminum clips for the company's Icewear mini cases. Prie Hook, which will ship in mid-January for US$54, features a large metal hook that you can use to attach the leather case to a belt loop or other spot. A flap at the bottom opens for charging the MP3 player in a dock; slots at the top and bottom allow access to all the ports. It's available in two models, one that fits all 4G iPods -- including the iPod photo -- and one that fits the iPod mini; the hook on the latter doesn't swivel 360 degrees, however.

Notes and Tips: iPod Mini, iPod Deal

Notes and Tips: iPod Mini, iPod Deal 02/17/2004 11:51 AM
The iPod Mini is shipping, and a reader points out the best deal we've ever seen on a bigger iPod.

DLO debuts iBoom boombox for iPod, iPod
mini

DLO debuts iBoom boombox for iPod, iPod
mini 08/18/2004 05:04 PM
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) today announced iBoom, a boombox solution designed specifically for the iPod and iPod mini...

Normal iPod Outselling iPod Photo

Normal iPod Outselling iPod Photo 12/17/2004 06:26 PM

By TechWhack

iPod finally outdone... by iPod mini

iPod finally outdone... by iPod mini 02/15/2004 03:43 PM
"Finally, somebody has outdone the iPod," writes Rob Pegoraro for the Washington Post...

Carboard iPod stand made from an iPod
box

Carboard iPod stand made from an iPod
box 03/30/2005 02:35 PM
Cory Doctorow: After seeing the post about making an iPod dock out of cut-and-fold PDFs glued onto cardboard, Colin had the brainstorm of using the box that the iPod comes in to fashion its docking cradle. The results are fine. Link (Thanks, Colin!)

New for iPod: PocketDock, MiniSleevz for
iPod mini

New for iPod: PocketDock, MiniSleevz for
iPod mini 06/21/2004 01:46 PM
SendStation Systems and RadTech have released two new PocketDock models and MiniSleevz for iPod mini, respectively. SendStation's PocketDock is an adapter that allows users to connect their iPods to their Macs with standard FireWire cables instead of Apple's docking cables. The company's new PocketDock Combo (US$22.95) contains USB and FireWire ports that accept standard USB cables as well as 6-pin FireWire cables. The PocketDo ck Line Out ($29.95) also features a 6-pin FireWire port but adds a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack that bypasses the iPod's headphones amplifier for better sound quality when connecting the MP3 player to external speakers. It comes with two six-foot white audio cables. Both PocketDock models are available now and are compatible with Apple's 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40GB iPods, as well as the iPod mini.

HP's iPod Killer To Be... The iPod

HP's iPod Killer To Be... The iPod 01/08/2004 08:41 PM
While everyone else is scrambling around trying to design an iPod killer, the folks over at HP figured why bother? They've gone and licensed the technology directly from Apple and will start selling their own branded version of the iPod - complete with iTunes. This is a bit surprising, because you'd expect HP to just sign up for a Microsoft-supported product instead. Still, any bets on whether or not this device will be called the HPod?

TechRestore, Inc. Announces the iPod
Battery Freedom Service - Lifetime iPod
Battery Replacement.

TechRestore, Inc. Announces the iPod
Battery Freedom Service - Lifetime iPod
Battery Replacement. 06/22/2005 03:01 AM
TechRestore, Inc. announced today that they have begun offering a new lifetime iPod battery replacement service. [PRWEB Jun 20, 2005]

The iPod Garage to hold the first-ever
iPod Garage Party on South Beach in
Miami

The iPod Garage to hold the first-ever
iPod Garage Party on South Beach in
Miami 08/10/2004 10:21 AM
The iPod Garage to hold the first-ever iPod Garage Party on South Beach in Miami

What could be cooler than hanging out with other iPod users? How about doing so on Miami's South Beach?

On September 1st, the iPod Garage will be hosting the first-ever iPod Garage Party. And you're invited. What's more, if you bring your iPod with you, you'll get to hook your iPod up to the sound system and show us what you've got, for up to fifteen minutes. You don't have to be a professional DJ, just share with us the fifteen minutes of your music library that you cherish the most. iPod-related prizes will be given to those of you who can win over the audience the most effectively.

Windows: iPod Music Liberator 1.5
released - copy music from iPod to PC

Windows: iPod Music Liberator 1.5
released - copy music from iPod to PC 07/15/2004 03:15 PM
iPodlounge Jul 15 2004 7:26PM GMT

Real Networks Hacks iPod; .rm & Real
Store for iPod

Real Networks Hacks iPod; .rm & Real
Store for iPod 07/26/2004 09:12 AM
Slashdot Jul 26 2004 1:00PM GMT

iPod Music Liberator 1.1 released - copy
music from iPod to PC

iPod Music Liberator 1.1 released - copy
music from iPod to PC 06/26/2004 02:20 PM
iPodlounge Jun 26 2004 5:13PM GMT

10 GB iPod Mini & 80 GB iPod?

10 GB iPod Mini & 80 GB iPod? 01/05/2005 11:48 PM
According to MacWorld, Hitachi has announced at the CES show in Las Vegas they plan to at least double the current capacity of the 1" microdrive used ...

OGG on iPod: Why the iPod May Not Have
the Horsepower for OGG

OGG on iPod: Why the iPod May Not Have
the Horsepower for OGG 06/03/2004 08:41 AM

Engineer Hugo Fiennes took a break from his day job as a hardware and firmware designer at Rio Audio (maker of the iPod competitor Karma player, among other things) to give us some more info on the OGG-on-iPod plausibility, including why the iPod mini (and future iPods) might have a better shot at getting OGG support than the older, whiter iPods. There's even information about why Apple may have chosen to implement their 'Lossless AAC' instead of the more widely adopted FLAC lossless format.

Hugo's analysis after the jump:

iPod mini Comes With iPod mini Software
1.0 (And Other Notes)

iPod mini Comes With iPod mini Software
1.0 (And Other Notes) 01/09/2004 09:57 PM
The iPod mini does not use the same software as the iPod itself. (iPodlounge via MyAppleMenu)

Microsoft's XUL

Microsoft's XUL 10/29/2003 12:12 AM

According to this Microsoft blogger the reason IE development has seemed quiet of late is that they've been working hard on XAML, an XML Application Markup Language which is a way to create applications in the browser (or out for that matter) [...] It is basically an XML structure with CSS and JavaScript. The CSS defines the appearance and the JavaScript dictates behavior.

Sound familiar? It should do - that's exactly what XUL does. On the plus side, this completely validates the grossly under-appreciated importance of Mozilla's biggest secret. On the negative side, this looks set to represent the ultimate browser lock-in - in a few years time when IE 7 comes as standard on new PCs I wouldn't be surprised to see the corporate software development world moving almost exclusively to this technology - after all, it's going to be extremely easy both to develop and to distribute and it will have all of the benefits of a web application without the downside of the restricted GUIs offered by HTML.

Of course, Microsoft might make it an open standard. But then I might win the lottery next week.

I wonder if it will be possible to transform XAML in to XUL using XSLT?

Update: It has been pointed out that the author of the above blog entry is not a Microsoft employee.

Microsoft's New MSN TV

Microsoft's New MSN TV 08/11/2004 11:01 PM
Microsoft is getting ready to unleash an updated version of its MSN TV service according to a review over at Design Technica. This update will contain a completely redesigned broadband Internet receiver and of course new services. You can get Microsoft’s MSN TV terminal at major retailers such as Best Buy, Circuit City, Amazon.com, and others, beginning this October at $199.

Microsoft’s MSN TV terminal will allow users to play digital media, send/receive e-mail, and of course browser the Internet. Just image it all from the comfort of your favorite chair you can view recorded/download digital videos and listen to your favorite music (as long as Windows Media Player supports that format). No, Microsoft isn't stopping there; users will also be able to view their favorite pictures. Either with an integrated photo viewer or some kind of a slideshow application. The receiver has your normal audio outputs, composite/S-Video output, phone line port, Ethernet port, and two USB ports. All this will be powered by Microsoft’s Windows CE operating system, which already has shown up in Microsoft's automotive software.

This product reminds me to much of the original WebTV. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but overall WebTV wasn’t that impressive. The one thing that really bugs me about Microsoft’s MSN TV is the overall look. With its current color scheme it reminds me of a toddler toy you'd pick up at Wal-Mart.

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