German inventor may sue Apple over iPod

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German Walkman Inventor Wins Battle
Against Sony, Fixes Gaze on Apple

German Walkman Inventor Wins Battle
Against Sony, Fixes Gaze on Apple 06/07/2004 12:09 PM

German inventor Andreas Pavel has just settled a 20 year court battle with Sony over the origins of the Walkman, a device Pavel claimed to have patented in 1977. While Sony has spent the better part of two decades trying to ignore his claims of invention (despite the fact they paid him royalty fees for the first few years of the device's life), Pavel's near bankruptcy after a 3.7 million dollar court battle was finally rewarded by a confidential agreement in which Pavel was reportedly paid off to the tune of several million euros. Pavel, cock of the walk, is now planning to take a swipe at Apple, whose iPod has become the Walkman of this generation. Even better, Pavel has another patent in the wings: a 1989 US filing for a technology that combines the features of a portable audio player and a mobile phone. That patent will be decided on 'soon.'
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Sony settles with German inventor of
Walkman

Sony settles with German inventor of
Walkman 06/07/2004 04:30 AM
Silicon.com Jun 7 2004 7:59AM GMT

"A German inventor who developed a
gadget that berates men if they try to
use the toilet standing up has sold more
than 1.6 million devices."

"A German inventor who developed a
gadget that berates men if they try to
use the toilet standing up has sold more
than 1.6 million devices." 05/20/2004 02:30 AM

Walkman Inventor Mulls iPod Lawsuit

Walkman Inventor Mulls iPod Lawsuit 06/03/2004 11:27 PM
The inventor of the Walkman that the Sony marketed to huge success may sue Apple for its iPod digital knock-off. By UPI (via MyAppleMenu)

Internet Inventor Joins Apple Board

Internet Inventor Joins Apple Board 03/19/2003 10:25 PM

Apple Computer -- From Proud PC Inventor
To Niche Player

Apple Computer -- From Proud PC Inventor
To Niche Player 12/02/2003 06:35 AM
By Christoph Dernbach (E-Commerce News via MyAppleMenu)

German newspaper iPod/torture mashup

German newspaper iPod/torture mashup 05/09/2004 06:12 AM
The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung ran this editorial illustration that remixes the Iraqi torture photos with the iPod ads. 12k JPEG Link (Thanks, Thorsten!)

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

Boing Boing: German newspaper
iPod/torture mashup

Boing Boing: German newspaper
iPod/torture mashup 05/10/2004 03:03 AM
German newspaper iPod/torture mashup .. boingboing

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German Buys Rights to Communist East
German Emblem (Reuters)

German Buys Rights to Communist East
German Emblem (Reuters) 04/21/2004 10:02 AM
Reuters - A western German businessman who bought the rights to the official emblem of communist East Germany defended his move Tuesday, saying critics were jealous they hadn't thought of it before he did.

Fully Featured German Webspace and
Customizable .de Domain Registration
Services at Retail Rates Provided to End
Users by German - Ukrainian Co-operation
MZL & Novatech

Fully Featured German Webspace and
Customizable .de Domain Registration
Services at Retail Rates Provided to End
Users by German - Ukrainian Co-operation
MZL & Novatech 06/27/2004 02:58 AM
MZL & Novatech enter the web hosting market with prices of 6.99 USD (setup 4.80 USD) per year for a German .de domain with user specified DNS entries and bandwidth metered featured webspace from of 2.99 USD per year. [PRWEB Jun 27, 2004]

Apple - iPod Your BMW

Apple - iPod Your BMW 06/21/2004 08:33 PM
As if there weren’t enough reasons to want a BMW .. for one of these .. Apple announced

apple.com/ipod/bmw
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No 60 gb iPod according to Apple

No 60 gb iPod according to Apple 07/20/2004 05:43 PM

My 30 gig iPod is full to the rim, and since I have been collecting an average of 300 megs of legal non copyright infringing unknown artist music a week, I need some more room. My wife wants the 30 I have now, so I am hoping that Engadget is correct and think Apple is bluffing. I can hold her off a couple of months but I am hoping that they do have a 60 gig model in works as I will be buying one if they do. The wife says she doesn't want a mini she wants the real deal. You fellows out their understand what the means. [Engadget]

Apple iPod from HP

Apple iPod from HP 08/27/2004 03:48 PM
TechTree Aug 27 2004 8:25PM GMT

Should Apple Have An iPod IPO?

Should Apple Have An iPod IPO? 05/05/2004 12:04 AM
Business Week is suggesting that, for all the congratulatory backslapping the folks around Apple have been doing around the iPod and iTunes, they'd be smart to spin off their music business now. The reasoning is that the music side of Apple probably has a much higher perceived value than real value right now. While Apple has been able to command considerable marketshare in both the downloadable music market (even though they don't make any money there) and the handheld music player market, the writer doesn't believe they can hold either position. They've been able to get away with being the high-priced provider so far, but competitors are nipping at their heals. Both the hardware and the downloadable music services risk becoming commodity products, and spinning out a portion of the business and taking the cash would let Apple move on to the next big thing. Of course, the main problem with this idea is that it doesn't appear that Steve Jobs believes the market is going to become commoditized (though, the article suggests, recent insider selling at Apple means other executives aren't so sure).

New iPod from Apple

New iPod from Apple 12/02/2003 01:38 AM
New 20GB and 40GB models Smaller than ever (just 0.62 inches thick), the iPod fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and slips easily into your pocket - and your life. At 5.6 ounces, it weighs less than 2...

New Apple iPod Ad?

New Apple iPod Ad? 05/03/2004 07:39 PM
A few anonymous reports hinted at a new iPod ad filmed in New York in the recent past. Today, the following iPod advertisement (Link,Mirror) surfac...

Apple iPod 15 GB

Apple iPod 15 GB 05/19/2004 06:08 PM
This is undoubtedly expensive and not something everyone can afford. But its cool looks, sound quality and the extreme flaunt value make it a fair buy. By Ameya Dalvi, Techtree.com (via MyAppleMenu)

"Apple - iPod Your BMW "

"Apple - iPod Your BMW " 06/22/2004 03:37 PM

Apple - iPod

Apple - iPod 01/07/2004 07:00 PM
portable mp3 player with 5 gigs of storage .. iPod: 1,000 Songs in your Pocket .. totalmente nuevo .. Apple's new iPod .. 10 gig iPods .. misses again .. 'Bout time .. stuff .. oPod .. need .. you .. dit .. toy

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iPod: Think Different For Apple

iPod: Think Different For Apple 01/16/2004 11:04 AM
Apple Computer has a history of introducing innovative products and then seeing competitors gain all the profits. Will iPod, its iconic digital music player, be any different? By Robert Cyran (CNN Money via MyAppleMenu)

Apple iPod

Apple iPod 12/05/2003 11:26 AM
Although far from cheap, the sheer style and substance of the iPod make it both a desirable and worthwhile purchase. By Robert Irvine (Web-User via MyAppleMenu)

Is the $100 iPod a bad move for Apple?

Is the $100 iPod a bad move for Apple? 12/31/2003 02:38 AM
With rumors flying that Apple is about to introduce a $100 iPod at MacWorld next week, CNET asks analysts whether a miniPod would help the...

Apple Must Work To Keep iPod Hot

Apple Must Work To Keep iPod Hot 07/21/2004 11:15 AM
Apple has a monster hit on its hands today. But it'll have to keep innovating to maintain that status. By Dan Gillmor, San Jose Mercury News (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple: iPod Recycling

Apple: iPod Recycling 06/05/2005 11:11 PM
Apple announces an iPod recycling program.

Apple 4th-Generation iPod

Apple 4th-Generation iPod 07/29/2004 08:15 AM
By Time (via MyAppleMenu)

Apple: BMW iPod Adapter

Apple: BMW iPod Adapter 06/21/2004 05:16 PM
If you've got the right BMW or a Mini Cooper, you'll soon be able to integrate it with an iPod.

Apple: iPod Update

Apple: iPod Update 04/28/2004 11:34 AM
Apple has an iPod software update for the new lossless compressor and iTunes 4.5.

Apple iPod TV Ad #4 Posted

Apple iPod TV Ad #4 Posted 01/19/2004 10:40 AM
Apple posted its forth television commercial for the iPod featuring dancing silhouettes. The latest version of the iPod ad features the song "Chann...

BusinessWeek: Apple should consider iPod
IPO

BusinessWeek: Apple should consider iPod
IPO 05/05/2004 08:20 AM
BusinessWeek's Alex Salkever says that Apple would profit nicely from spinning out its digital music business (iPod and iTunes) before the market gets commoditized...

Apple: Buy laptop and iPod, get $200

Apple: Buy laptop and iPod, get $200 07/09/2004 02:53 PM
Company offers college students a $200 rebate when they buy an Apple notebook computer along with an iPod.

Apple to announce new iPod

Apple to announce new iPod 07/18/2004 11:51 PM
Newsweek has jumped the gun and posted the cover of tomorrow's new edition, featuring the inimitable Steve Jobs holding the newest Apple creation, iPod rev 3.0.

Apple iPod Mini 6GB

Apple iPod Mini 6GB 04/12/2005 05:28 AM
Review Best iPod yet? Best MP3 player yet?

Apple + HP = iPod Forever

Apple + HP = iPod Forever 01/16/2004 11:04 AM
Despite critics who decry Apple's proprietary audio format, this deal shows that Steve Jobs's digital-music strategy is a winner. By Alex Salkever (BusinessWeek via MyAppleMenu)

Apple Posts New iPod Ad

Apple Posts New iPod Ad 10/28/2003 11:09 PM
Apple has posted their new iPod ad which has been showing up on TV. With music by the Black Eyed Peas, the new ad features the colorful background and silhouettes which were introduced along with the most recent iPod.

Apple Releases 4th Gen iPod

Apple Releases 4th Gen iPod 07/19/2004 07:49 AM
As predicted, Apple announced the 4th generation iPod today.Apple today introduced the new iPod, the fourth generation of the world’s number one porta...

Apple Introduces 4G iPod

Apple Introduces 4G iPod 07/19/2004 09:39 AM
Apple® today introduced the new iPod®, the fourth generation of the world’s number one portable digital music player, featuring Apple’s patent pending Click Wheel, which combines the smooth and continuous scrolling of a touch-sensitive wheel with five push buttons for superior one handed navigation. The new iPod also features up to 12 hours battery life and Shuffle Songs, a new command in the main menu which gives users instant access to one of the most exciting new ways to listen to their music library. All iPods work effortlessly with Apple’s iTunes®, providing music fans with the best digital jukebox on either a Mac® or Windows computer and access to the iTunes Music Store, the number one digital music service in the world. The new iPod is available immediately in a 20GB model for $299 and a 40GB model for $399.

Apple: Don't Tax The iPod Economy

Apple: Don't Tax The iPod Economy 03/19/2005 02:29 AM

Apple could jus tshoot itself in the foot, again. By John Koetsier, gilgamesh.ca

Apple Computer: More Than iPod

Apple Computer: More Than iPod 04/11/2005 07:31 PM

There is plenty of disagreement over how long the company can ride the digital music player wave. By Lisa Dixon, Kiplinger.com

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