Griffin offers iPod flashlight, laser pointer add-ons

Grok Headline matches for Griffin offers iPod flashlight, laser pointer add-ons

iBeam adds laser pointer, flashlight to
iPod

iBeam adds laser pointer, flashlight to
iPod 09/27/2004 10:37 AM
Griffin Technology Inc. on Monday unveiled the iBeam, a new flashlight and laser pointer combination designed to work as a snap-on package for iPods and iPod minis. The flashlight and laser pointer are two separate devices that feature protective caps and can be clipped on to a keychain when not in use. The devices plug in to the iPod's headphone jack. The package will cost US$19.99 when it ships by the end of October.

Griffin Technologies sticks a $20
flashlight/laser combo on your iPod

Griffin Technologies sticks a $20
flashlight/laser combo on your iPod 09/25/2004 07:29 PM
Behold the Griffin iBeam! Grabbing power from your iPod or iPod mini turns this key fob into either a class IIIA laser pointer or a flashlight. Of course, by plugging this into the dock-connector, you have temporarily disabled the audio playing abilities that you payed upwards of $250 to acquire in order to enjoy the luminance of an add-on device that, until now, could only be found in much cheaper packages. But hey, if you like bright lights better than loud music, this is the gadget for you.

Patriot Act used to quell laser pointer
terror

Patriot Act used to quell laser pointer
terror 01/05/2005 09:01 PM

ThinkGeek Green Laser Pointer II
Shamelessly Reviewed

ThinkGeek Green Laser Pointer II
Shamelessly Reviewed 07/08/2004 08:44 AM

I'm not positive, but I'm fairly sure that the team at GadgetMadness violated at least two or three chapters of the PATRIOT ACT in the process of reviewing the Green Laser Pointer II from ThinkGeek. I mean, isn't it illegal to use lasers to point at things outside? Isn't it illegal to use lasers for fun? John Ashcroft would roll over in his oil-anointed grave if he knew someone had illuminated a water tower with a green laser from a distance of 1.24 miles away, then provided a video of their terrorist act. Whatever you do, please do not read this review, purchase a Green Laser Pointer II from ThinkGeek yourself, then beat and film their distance record. We have to give up some laser liberty to protect our laser freedoms, people.
Read - Green Laser Pointer II from ThinkGeek [GadgetMadness]

Apple offers free iPod custom laser
engraving

Apple offers free iPod custom laser
engraving 10/30/2003 01:42 PM
DealMac notes that the online Apple Store is currently offering free custom laser engraving on any new iPod purchased before November 5, 2003...

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.

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.

Griffin offers iTrip 2.0 software

Griffin offers iTrip 2.0 software 06/25/2004 10:39 AM
Mac peripheral maker Griffin Technology on Friday introduced i Trip Software version 2.0, a new software installer for its iTrip and iTrip mini FM transmitters for Apple's iPod and iPod mini digital music players. The software adds a visual quick start guide to help simplify installation, and makes 87.7 available as an available frequency for US iTrip owners. The software update is free and works with all iTrip and iTrip mini devices.

Griffin cancels the iFM Radio for the
iPod

Griffin cancels the iFM Radio for the
iPod 01/05/2004 01:16 AM
Griffin Technologies just sent out an email announcing that their iFM Radio for the iPod has been canceled. Why? Two reasons:First, the iFM for the...

Griffin iFM Radio for iPod canceled

Griffin iFM Radio for iPod canceled 01/05/2004 01:12 AM
The iPodlounge notes that Griffin Technology has canceled the production of its iFM Radio for iPod...

Griffin debuts all-in-one iPod device

Griffin debuts all-in-one iPod device 08/12/2004 06:58 PM
Griffin Technology today announced the RoadTrip, an all-in-one iPod charger, FM transmitter, and cradle in one compact unit...

Griffin offers new FireWire, audio
cables

Griffin offers new FireWire, audio
cables 07/23/2004 08:06 AM
Griffin Technology Inc. has released two new FireWire 400 cables and a new audio cable designed to fix noise problems, all part of its ClearChoice line. The new FireWire cables include a 6-foot long extension cable and a 6-foot connection cable; each are available for US$14.99. The audio cable is called the Ground Loop Isolator Cable. It's designed to negate the low-frequency audible hum sometimes heard when two pieces of audio equipment are connected together but plugged into separate outlets. It costs $19.99.

Griffin offers GarageBand guitar cable

Griffin offers GarageBand guitar cable 08/05/2004 11:19 PM
Griffin Technology has announced a new cable made exclusively for connecting a guitar directly to the mini jack input of a Mac...

Griffin Offers SightLight Add-On For
Apple's iSight

Griffin Offers SightLight Add-On For
Apple's iSight 01/06/2004 03:20 AM
Griffin has debuted the SightLight, its add-on light for Apple's iSight that helps produce a better video image in poor lighting conditions. (MacNN via MyAppleMenu)

Griffin Unveils iVault For iPod Shuffle

Griffin Unveils iVault For iPod Shuffle 03/30/2005 12:55 AM

"The iVault safely encloses your iPod shuffle, while still allowing total access." By Larry Angell, iPodlounge

Griffin announces iVault for the iPod
shuffle

Griffin announces iVault for the iPod
shuffle 03/29/2005 08:36 PM



Griffin Technology today announced the iVault aluminum case for the iPod Shuffle. Griffin, in collaboration with designer Greg Gutierrez, has created an enclosure that incorporates maximum protection with an elegant design. Machined entirely out of aluminum, the iVault safely encloses your iPod Shuffle, while still allowing total access to the control wheel, audio jack, on switch, USB port, and LED. The front and back halves of the case are joined together by 4 small screws, so your iPod Shuffle is guaranteed to be secure. Lightweight yet strong, the iVault and the iPod Shuffle together weigh less than 1.5 ounces. The iVault is available in silver, blue, purple and red.

The Griffin iVault is priced at USD$29.99 and it is scheduled to begin shipping in May of 2005. Pre-orders are being accepted now.

Griffin now shipping AirClick Remote for
iPod

Griffin now shipping AirClick Remote for
iPod 03/31/2005 11:21 PM
Griffin Technology said today that it is now shipping the AirClick Remote, its wireless remote control for the iPod and the iPod mini...

Griffin iVault for iPod shuffle [Flickr]

Griffin iVault for iPod shuffle [Flickr] 03/29/2005 08:36 PM

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Griffin announces iVault case for iPod
shuffle

Griffin announces iVault case for iPod
shuffle 03/29/2005 08:31 PM
Griffin Technology today announced the iVault aluminum case for the iPod shuffle...

Griffin ships Dock400, Dock800 iPod
cables

Griffin ships Dock400, Dock800 iPod
cables 03/19/2005 03:14 AM

Macworld: Griffin intros iTalk for iPod,
SightLight

Macworld: Griffin intros iTalk for iPod,
SightLight 01/09/2004 09:49 PM
You can turn your iPod into a digital audio recorder with Griffin Technology's iTalk, which the company unveiled this week at Macworld Conference & Expo. It snaps onto the top of the diminutive music player and offers voice recording and playback, as well as a pass-through headphone jack.

Griffin ships iTalk voice recorder for
iPod

Griffin ships iTalk voice recorder for
iPod 04/23/2004 08:05 AM
Griffin Technology today announced it is now shipping its US$39.99 iTalk Voice Recorder for the iPod...

Griffin EarJams boost bass in iPod
earbuds

Griffin EarJams boost bass in iPod
earbuds 08/27/2004 02:02 PM
Griffin Technology Inc. on Friday introduced EarJams, a snap-on addition to the earbud headphones included with iPod. The devices reportedly increase the bass output, volume level and comfort of iPod headphones using a cone that extends directly into the ear. EarJams come in three sizes to adjust for individual fit and come in a small canvas carrying case. EarJams will make their debut at next week's Apple Expo in Paris and are planned for release in September for US$19.99.

Griffin debuts EarJams iPod earbud
enhancers

Griffin debuts EarJams iPod earbud
enhancers 08/27/2004 02:15 PM
Griffin Technology today announced the Griffin EarJams, which snap on to an iPodÂ’s existing earbud-style headphones to increase the bass output, volume level and comfort...

Griffin ships iTalk iPod voice recorder

Griffin ships iTalk iPod voice recorder 04/23/2004 08:10 AM
Griffin Technology Inc. announced Friday that it is shipping iTalk, its voice recorder intended for third-generation iPods. the iTalk snaps on to the top of the iPod; it also features a speaker, headphone connector and a receptacle for an external microphone.

Griffin launches iVault to encase iPod
Shuffle

Griffin launches iVault to encase iPod
Shuffle 03/30/2005 06:58 AM
Lock up your datas

Griffin offers Final Vinyl update, new
turntable cable

Griffin offers Final Vinyl update, new
turntable cable 03/06/2004 01:55 AM
Griffin Technology Inc. has announced the release of Final Vinyl v1.1, an update to their vinyl record recording software for Mac OS X. They've also released the Turntable Connection Cable, an accessory for attaching your record turntable to your Mac.

Griffin offers Final Vinyl 1.1,
turntable connection cable

Griffin offers Final Vinyl 1.1,
turntable connection cable 03/06/2004 02:09 AM
Griffin Technology today announced the release of Final Vinyl 1.1, the latest version of its utility that allows the recording of vinyl records using just the Griffin iMic or PowerWave and a turntable...

Aluminum iPod shuffle Cases Picked Up As
Griffin iVault

Aluminum iPod shuffle Cases Picked Up As
Griffin iVault 03/30/2005 07:31 AM

We first showed you Greg Gutierrez's Aluminum iPod shuffle cases back in February. For those of you who couldn't stop dreaming of coating their shuffles in anodized metallics, Griffin Technology has picked up the case and now offers it under the "Griffin iVault" moniker. It just goes to show you that if you have access to a CNC milling machine, a lot of spare aluminum and a keen sense of craftsmanship, your dreams can take you anywhere, or, at the very least, from a message board to a manufacturer. Available for preorder for $30.00 at Griffin.

Catalog Page [GriffinTechnology via DigitalMediaThoughts]

Laser Vision Offers New Insights

Laser Vision Offers New Insights 04/27/2004 09:00 AM

Dell Offers First Sub-$100 Laser Printer

Dell Offers First Sub-$100 Laser Printer 06/22/2005 02:02 AM
In a move that could spark a price war with more established rivals Hewlett-Packard and Lexmark, Dell has launched a new laser printer priced at just $99 USD. Despite it's low price tag, the Dell 1100 printer is more than capable for home and small office settings with a speed of 15 pages a minute.

Brother offers new office laser printers

Brother offers new office laser printers 12/15/2003 11:42 AM
Brother International Corp. on Monday introduced a pair of new Mac-compatible mid-range office laser printers -- the HL-6050D and the HL-6050DN. Aimed at office desktops and small workgroups, the new printers provide up to 25 page per minute (ppm) speed, built-in duplex, expandable paper capacity, a wireless networking option and more.

Konica Minolta offers $499 color laser
printer

Konica Minolta offers $499 color laser
printer 01/05/2005 11:04 AM
Konica Minolta Printing Solutions U.S.A. Inc. on Wednesday introduced its magicolor 2430 DL color laser printer, which it says is an affordable color alternative to conventional inkjet printers. Priced at US$499, the Mac and Windows-compatible printer outputs up to 20 pages per minute in black and white and five in color, produces 2400 x 600 dot per inch resolution on any grade of paper, and features PictBridge support for direct-from-camera photo printing.

SIGGRAPH: AfterBurner offers 23GB blue
laser burner

SIGGRAPH: AfterBurner offers 23GB blue
laser burner 08/11/2004 03:32 PM
NitroAV announced on Wednesday the release of its AfterBurne r series of FireWire 800 disc burners, which use Sony drive mechanisms that employ blue lasers that can write up to 23GB on a ProData optical disc. The AfterBurner series includes a two-bay configuration, as well as an internal ultra-wide 5.25-inch 160 SCSI version and an external USB 2.0/SCSI model, and features 11MB per second and 9MB per second read and write speeds, respectively, a 16MB cache that improves speed and lowers the number of errors and a narrower pitch track for higher recording density.

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.

iPod Voice Recorders: Griffin iTalk
Takes The Lead In Sound-Quality Race
With Belkin Voice Recorder

iPod Voice Recorders: Griffin iTalk
Takes The Lead In Sound-Quality Race
With Belkin Voice Recorder 08/19/2004 11:52 AM
By Cyrus Farivar, Macworld (via MyAppleMenu)

New Brother, HP, and Oki Data Mono Laser
Printers Fuel 15% Growth in 2004
Shipments: Desktop Monochrome Laser
Market Grows as Major Vendors Refresh
Their Lines

New Brother, HP, and Oki Data Mono Laser
Printers Fuel 15% Growth in 2004
Shipments: Desktop Monochrome Laser
Market Grows as Major Vendors Refresh
Their Lines 04/12/2005 04:15 AM
"2004 Desktop Monochrome Laser Printer Market" is the second report in Lyra’s "Hard Copy Observer Spotlight" report series. These product-planning reports includes information on how products and prices changed from January through December, current market trends, a review of the competitive landscape, and selected articles from The Hard Copy Observer. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2005]

Lyra Imaging Symposium Spotlights Office
Printing Technology and Trends with
Speakers from HP, Laser Imaging,
Lasertone, Rhinotek, Static Control
Components, Teckn-O-Laser and Xerox

Lyra Imaging Symposium Spotlights Office
Printing Technology and Trends with
Speakers from HP, Laser Imaging,
Lasertone, Rhinotek, Static Control
Components, Teckn-O-Laser and Xerox 12/19/2004 03:45 PM
Lyra Research’s Symposium agenda explores key trends and dynamics in office printing [PRWEB Dec 10, 2004]
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Distance Doctoring, Distance Nursing And
Distance Learning... All Coming Back

Distance Doctoring, Distance Nursing And
Distance Learning... All Coming Back 05/12/2004 03:58 AM
The internet makes it easier to communicate with people over large distances, and for years we've been hearing about the power of "distance" everything. More recently, some of that talk had died down after the early promises of distance learning/doctoring/whatever failed to live up to its early hype. However, it appears that the distance concept is coming back into fashion. One after the other, we just came across three such stories. First, is the news of a hospital in Michigan that is using a robot with a video screen for a head to let remote doctors talk to and examine patients. The doctor's can control the robot from another location (such as home) in order to look over a patient without being there in person. Of course, the idea isn't to replace the need for the doctor to be present, but to make it easier in situations when the doctor is away and is needed quickly (such as to look over something in the middle of the night when they're home). Meanwhile, over in the Netherlands, it's not the doctors who get to stay home, but the patients, who can now use a webc am system to communicate with nurses. The idea is to help out the elderly who are confined to their homes but can't afford to have a healthcare worker visiting them on a regular basis. Meanwhile, outside of the healthcare field it appears that even e-learning is making a comeback, as companies are using it more strategically, to help keep employees up-to-date and trained - but not relying on it as a full replacement for training programs. No matter what, it looks like another bunch of concepts discredited during the boom and bust years are now making a comeback.

Incinerator for iTrips made from model
rockets

Incinerator for iTrips made from model
rockets 03/24/2005 08:15 PM
Cory Doctorow: A blogger had her dead iTrip replaced by the manufacturer, who asked for photographic proof that she'd destroyed the old one. So she built an iTrip incinerator out of model-rocket engines and then lovingly photographed and described her build, up to and including the moment of iTrip immolation. Link (via Make)

Going the Distance

Going the Distance 01/16/2004 11:33 AM
A report from the past.

Geo-Distance-0.06

Geo-Distance-0.06 06/30/2004 09:43 AM

Geo-Distance-0.09

Geo-Distance-0.09 04/01/2005 04:54 PM

Long Distance Wi-Fi

Long Distance Wi-Fi 08/09/2004 10:16 PM

Teens' wireless feat could be world record: Quite a feat took place at DefCon.

In the end, their 55-mile amplified connection exceeded last year's winner by 20 miles. Then they turned off their amplifiers and broke the record for an unamplified connection at the same distance.

While not yet confirmed, the connection appears to be a world record for a ground connection. The Guinness record for Wi-Fi connection is about 192 miles, achieved in 2002 by Swedish Wi-Fi equipment maker Alvarion and the Swedish Space. But that record was achieved using a Swedish weather balloon, which some experts say isn't comparable to a ground measurement because there are fewer obstacles to block a signal.

The Swedish team also used amplification in setting the mark, while the DefCon team maintained its connection even after turning off the amplification.

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Distance-Educator.com

Distance-Educator.com 02/10/2004 07:08 AM
Distance-Educator.com
http://www.distance-educator. com/


Visionaries. Leaders. World-Class. Three words that describe the principals of Distance-Educator.com, a group of professionals with more than three decades of experience. The group founded and led by Fred Saba, PhD., have helped shape the growth of distance education through their research, consulting and development work in the field. Distance-Educator.com has been on the web since 1995, in anticipation of the growing popularity of distance education. As a hub for consulting, news, information, instructional design and products focusing on distance education, it has become an essential source for information, and inspiration for countless professionals.

CIA Seeks to Capture Eye I.D. from a
Distance

CIA Seeks to Capture Eye I.D. from a
Distance 11/04/2003 09:23 PM
Boston Globe Nov 4 2003 8:46PM ET

Heart treatment from a distance

Heart treatment from a distance 08/11/2004 06:31 AM
A device implanted in the chest could help doctors treat heart rhythm problems remotely by computer.

Long-distance Lamaze

Long-distance Lamaze 06/19/2004 02:49 AM
USA Today Jun 19 2004 6:12AM GMT

New Wi-Fi Distance Record Set In Utah

New Wi-Fi Distance Record Set In Utah 12/09/2003 10:54 PM
cold_sake writes "Wireless guru Rob Flickenger details the known records for Wi-Fi link distances on his latest blog. Included is a new distance record for an ...

Teleportation goes long distance

Teleportation goes long distance 08/18/2004 02:54 PM
Physicists have successfully teleported particles of light over a distance of 600m across the River Danube in Austria, the journal Nature reports.

New Corel plans to go the distance

New Corel plans to go the distance 04/28/2004 10:52 PM
globetechnology.com Apr 29 2004 3:12AM GMT

Against World's Best, an Unknown Goes
the Distance

Against World's Best, an Unknown Goes
the Distance 07/18/2004 10:06 PM
Outlasting Ernie Els in a four-hole playoff and overcoming one of the strongest leader boards in recent major championship history, Todd Hamilton captured the British Open.

Going the distance with telecom
customers

Going the distance with telecom
customers 10/30/2003 11:58 PM
McKinsey Quarterly Oct 23 2003 10:34AM ET

Comedy = Tragedy + Distance

Comedy = Tragedy + Distance 12/19/2003 11:36 AM
To say that The Conqueror, the Howard Hughes-backed film about Ghengis Kahn with John Wayne as the lead, is an awful film is somewhat of an understatement. Bad acting in the hot Nevada desert surrounded by radiation from the Yucca Flats lead to around 90 people getting cancer and 30 dying from it. They even shipped radioactive sand back to Hollywood for extra scenes. Lost in La Mancha doesn't seem so bad in retrospect.

Boxing Simulation Goes the Distance
(Reuters)

Boxing Simulation Goes the Distance
(Reuters) 04/19/2004 08:27 AM
Reuters - Feeling beaten down from dealing with taxes? Is your mother-in-law staying an extra week? Did the kids try to give the cat a bath in the toilet -- again? "Fight Night 2004" can help release your pent-up aggression.

VOIP unlimited Long Distance $29.95

VOIP unlimited Long Distance $29.95 12/17/2003 05:05 AM
I have been playing around with several VOIP products here at the house for a while. My wifes family is...

IBM answers need for long distance speed

IBM answers need for long distance speed 04/21/2004 04:56 AM
The Register Apr 21 2004 9:05AM GMT

ADV: Online and Distance Education -
Links

ADV: Online and Distance Education -
Links 09/03/2004 03:11 AM
Providing all the online and distance learning resources you need to complete your education. Browse accredited online schools that offer the degree or certification program you want.

AT&T Out of Consumer Long Distance
Markets

AT&T Out of Consumer Long Distance
Markets 07/22/2004 11:13 AM
Internet News Jul 22 2004 3:39PM GMT

Team Ethiopia Dazzles in Going the
Distance

Team Ethiopia Dazzles in Going the
Distance 05/11/2004 01:33 PM
Despite having fewer elite runners and paltry resources, Ethiopia has outstripped Kenya as the greatest distance-running country.

AT&T Won't Seek Long-Distance Customers
(AP)

AT&T Won't Seek Long-Distance Customers
(AP) 07/22/2004 06:49 PM
AP - AT&T Corp., the nation's largest long-distance carrier, said Thursday it would stop seeking new customers for its traditional consumer long-distance service, once the bedrock of the company known as Ma Bell. The announcement coincided with another big drop in quarterly profit.

Connecticut Distance Learning Directory

Connecticut Distance Learning Directory 09/15/2004 11:05 PM
Connecticut has a distance learning directory at http://www.ctdlc.org/Student/index.html. Courses range from accounting to theology. Also included on this site are educational links, job and career help, and distance learning FAQs....

the lonliness of the long-distance
jrunner

the lonliness of the long-distance
jrunner 09/10/2004 06:47 PM
Yeah, so you have to guess the Google Image Search query from the images it returns.

Spirit Rover to Go for Distance Record
(AP)

Spirit Rover to Go for Distance Record
(AP) 02/16/2004 07:56 AM
AP - Another day, another record.

Distance Learning For Suspended Students

Distance Learning For Suspended Students 01/05/2004 04:56 AM
I've never fully understood the point of suspending students. Getting them out of the classroom is something of a reward for many students - and it also ends up harming them in that they can fall behind in their lessons. So, now, some schools are testing an alternative for suspended students: making them watch the lessons they're missing via a webcam from an in-school suspension room stocked with computers. This seems like a good idea, though, I'm sure many of the students don't bother to watch the webcam and figure out other ways of goofing off. At the same time, some are concerned that having webcams in classrooms can lead to misuse - such as administrators secretly watching what's happening. Assuming the system is set up properly, and the teachers are clearly informed that it's there, I don't see why this should be a problem.

Mars rovers get long-distance OS updates

Mars rovers get long-distance OS updates 04/19/2004 04:33 PM
The revised software is designed to improve the rovers' mobility and includes some system fixes.

On and Off Baseball Field, Bonds Seeks
Distance

On and Off Baseball Field, Bonds Seeks
Distance 04/19/2004 11:02 PM
As Barry Bonds builds a case as the best player ever, he also makes a run at being the most controversial and most unaccepted.

Those Free AOL Minutes Don't Help When
You Rack Up $3,400 In Long Distance

Those Free AOL Minutes Don't Help When
You Rack Up $3,400 In Long Distance 04/19/2004 03:09 PM
A New Hampshire resident was upset that his AOL dialup kept kicking him offline, so he ran AOL's AutoFix program, which he said fixed the problem. He also says that the program (without him realizing it) changed the dialup phone number to a long distance toll number - something he only realized wh en a $3,400 phone bill arrived. AOL claims that it's not their problem, saying that the AutoFix program doesn't change the phone number, so that couldn't be the problem. However, now the New Hampshire Attorney General is stepping in to ask AOL to go to mediation to settle this issue - even though the actual bill is due to Verizon. It sounds like more details are needed, but now that the press is covering the story in a way that makes AOL look bad, expect them to change their tune and play nice.

Griffin offers iPod flashlight, laser pointer add-ons

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