iPod Shuffle: More Thoughts, Wishlist

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News: ezLink Shuffle extends iPod
shuffle reach

News: ezLink Shuffle extends iPod
shuffle reach 04/12/2005 07:54 AM
AudioOutfitters LLC's ezGear is now offering the ezLink Shuffle, a USB 2.0 extension cord for Apple's iPod shuffle. The cord lets iPod shuffle users connect to an available USB 2.0 port on their computer without having to reach around or otherwise contort themselves. It's molded in iPod white and measures four feet long. The ezLink Shuffle costs US$14.

ezCharge Shuffle juices iPod shuffle on
the road

ezCharge Shuffle juices iPod shuffle on
the road 03/17/2005 04:02 AM
Audio Outfitters LLC on Wednesday announced the US$24.98 ezGear ezCharge Shuffle, an auto charger for Apple's iPod shuffle. The device plugs into the cigarette lighter or accessory jack in your vehicle and helps to keep the iPod shuffle charged when you're on the road. It includes a coiled cable and a replaceable fuse, and has been molded in "iPod white." It will be available in late March.

A few random thoughts about the shuffle

A few random thoughts about the shuffle 03/14/2005 04:23 PM
Like most Mac aficionados, Apple's free, bi-weekly eNews doesn't usually reveal much in the way of new information. While presenting a nice round-up of new products, promotions and events, for most of us, the e-mail newsletter mostly presents items we’ve already read and discussed (and perhaps even bought). But this week's edition taught me something. So I thought I'd share it with you. "If you're after the highest quality tunes and regularly import songs at bit rates higher than 128 Kbps, iTunes offers you the best of both worlds, letting you keep your high-quality songs in iTunes while exporting leaner versions of the songs, sized just right for iPod shuffle." Basically, iTunes will re-encode songs specifically for the shuffle, making the allotted 240 songs fit. According to Playlist magazine, however, this takes about a minute per track, or 4 hours for a full shuffle. But it got me thinking. If Apple can make iTunes communicate with one of its iPods in such a way, why not expand that on-the-fly concept? Why not hook up with CNN or BBC to offer new a compressed download of news and sports clips, akin to reading the morning paper on the subway? Or partner with MTV to provide slideshows of the latest music videos? Or, for the umteenth time, subscriptions? With the release of the shuffle, the idea of the iPod has been taken in a new direction, and the focus lies solely on the enjoyment of music — at any time, in any order, and without any distracting menus or games. So if it’s simply about random listening with an emphasis on variation, does it matter if the songs are bought? (If you're thinking to yourself, "Haven’t I read this before?" you’re absolutely correct. But in a week where the biggest Apple news came from Sony, filling a pair of vacancies in the "Features" section is no easy task.) So let's talk Sony. This week, the once-dominant music giant announced a line of flash players aimed squarely at Apple's shuffle, which watched its own portable player monopoly slip through its hands. For one, they support MP3, rather than Sony's own difficult Atrac. It has a LED which appears to float text over the an iPod mini-like blueish body. It boasts a whopping 50 hours of playback on a single charge. And while the model in question is priced a bit higher than the shuffle, an extra $50 will buy an FM tuner, one of the iPod's more sought-after features. Apple's stock dropped this week on the news, and it certainly seems that at least one company has caught up to Apple's technology — and that’s the fear. And it's a valid one. Price aside, Sony’s flash memory player is a better shuffle. And it's hard to argue 50 hours of playback. So what's Apple to do? Will it stick to its stubborn ways and shirk what people are clamoring for — subscriptions, better battery life, an FM tuner, a small display — and let Sony and Creative and Dell and Napster chip away at its market dominance until all that's left is a small, loyal group of users with a vague recollection that somewhere along the line, everyone else lost their way...? Or will Apple learn from its competition, for a change?

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.

Do not eat iPod Shuffle.

Do not eat iPod Shuffle. 02/05/2005 09:11 PM

More and more people seem to misunderstand the recent products from Apple. It's like people see them and go, "I wouldn't buy that, so why did they make that? Apple is [dying|dead|bankrupt|Republican]! The horror!"

Umm, so, yeah. There's approximately 5,999,999,999 other people in this world and I'm guessing, it's just a wild guess, that some of them might have different opinions.

iPod Shuffle

iPod Shuffle 02/05/2005 09:39 PM

You'll love it, I promise. By Diana Tkach

Win An iPod Shuffle

Win An iPod Shuffle 03/31/2005 09:33 AM

For the Singapore readers out there: drink Pepsi and win an iPod shuffle.

iPod Shuffle RAID

iPod Shuffle RAID 03/14/2005 04:27 PM
This is creative. Probably not the most effective and fast RAID ever created but its probably one of the smallest. Wright This Way: iPod Shuffle RAID iPod Shuffle RAID So, what do you do when you and some friends are...

iPod Shuffle Stickers

iPod Shuffle Stickers 02/05/2005 09:39 PM

You've plunked down your hard earned money on an elusive iPod shuffles, but it looks like everyone else's. What is a stylish technogeek to do? By Scott McNulty, Unofficial Apple Weblog

DecoDock for iPod shuffle

DecoDock for iPod shuffle 06/17/2005 04:40 PM
From the people who brought you the PaperHub comes a flashy "look at me" charging station designed to complement and enhance the iPod shuffle. With the shuffle inserted, the DecoDock lights up and...

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erasing.org / I Ate iPod Shuffle

erasing.org / I Ate iPod Shuffle 02/07/2005 01:28 AM
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I WIll Blog For An iPod Shuffle -- Or
Two

I WIll Blog For An iPod Shuffle -- Or
Two 04/05/2005 01:28 AM

Dominic Basulto: People will do just about anything for an iPod...

iPod shuffle Softcore

iPod shuffle Softcore 02/05/2005 10:17 PM

I don't know what prompted these photoshops of a giant iPod shuffle in everyday situations, but they aren't half bad, and just surreal enough to be pleasant. And can you imagine, I haven't even bought one yet, and I just may not if they really are this poor a house guest.

Giant Shuffle Page [IAXB]

iPod shuffle Cake

iPod shuffle Cake 04/13/2005 11:07 AM

Danny Sohayda's wife had baked nearly the perfect cake, but at the last moment realized she didn't have enough icing to draw a screen.

Update: Wow, she makes a lot of cakes!
Cake Central [.Mac]

More Cake:
Sony PSP Cake [Gizmodo]
Playstation, A Sacred Institution [Gizmodo]
iPod mini Wedding Cake [Gizmodo]
More iPod Wedding Cake [Gizmodo]

Report: iPod Shuffle

Report: iPod Shuffle 02/01/2005 08:47 PM
serial number, shuffle play, recharging issues

Can't Find Your iPod Shuffle?

Can't Find Your iPod Shuffle? 02/05/2005 09:39 PM

Do you find that you've always lost your iPod shuffle in your house? One minute, you were listening to your favorite tunes, then your wife shouted for you to help out in the kitchen, and you cannot find your iPod when you return back to your study?

This may help -- just whistle, and your iPod will light up and make noise. Of course, now your iPod shuffle is not as light as it should be...

iPod Shuffle Is Good Deal, But...

iPod Shuffle Is Good Deal, But... 03/19/2005 02:29 AM

If you can live with its limitations, the iPod shuffle offers a great way to get music on the go. By KCRA

WalMart To Sell iPod Shuffle?

WalMart To Sell iPod Shuffle? 02/05/2005 09:54 PM
According to Apple Insider, Apple has entered into a partnership with WalMart to distribute the iPod Shuffle in possible all of their nearly 5000 reta...

iPod Shuffle All-In-One Headphones Hack

iPod Shuffle All-In-One Headphones Hack 03/17/2005 03:08 AM

Jim Younkin has completed this fun (if simple) hack to cram an iPod shuffle inside of a pair of $1 thrift-store headphones. By Gizmodo

Apple Introduces iPod shuffle

Apple Introduces iPod shuffle 02/01/2005 08:52 PM

Notes and Tips: iPod Shuffle

Notes and Tips: iPod Shuffle 08/03/2004 11:15 AM
Apple corrects some misinformation on the iPod's shuffle mode.

Review: Apple iPod shuffle add-ons

Review: Apple iPod shuffle add-ons 04/05/2005 06:52 PM
Got $29 to spare? Multiples of $29? If so, Apple has a handful of iPod shuffle accessories for you.

The Clips announced for iPod shuffle

The Clips announced for iPod shuffle 02/05/2005 10:09 PM
PodBuddy, a division of DVForge, today announces The Clips, a mounting accessory for use with Apple's iPod shuffle...

How random is the iPod shuffle function,
really?

How random is the iPod shuffle function,
really? 02/05/2005 09:01 PM
How random is the iPod shuffle function, really?

Feature: iPod shuffle mods a hit online

Feature: iPod shuffle mods a hit online 06/17/2005 04:33 PM
The iPod shuffle has taken off with the do-it-yourself set. iPod shuffle mods have spawned their own websites, forums, and discussion groups. What explains the shuffle’s popularity with modders?

Manage an iPod Shuffle via the Finder
and python

Manage an iPod Shuffle via the Finder
and python 04/07/2005 09:19 AM
I came across a nifty little python script called, "iPod shuffle Database Builder", or rebuild_db.py, which allows you to take full control of your iPod Shuffle without needing iTunes. It allows you to manage the audio on you...

Wal-Mart Selling iPod Shuffle Mini

Wal-Mart Selling iPod Shuffle Mini 02/01/2005 09:08 PM

CNet is reporting that Wal-Mart has begun shipping small quantities of the iPod mini to select outlets, possibly heralding a full-fledged adoption of the iPod line as a complement to its own flash player and music store. If nothing else, it is a sign of the iPod's complete transition to a commodity, branded product first, and a technological nerd gadget second. Whatever you think of Wal-Mart—whether devilish idol of all that is unholy about capitalism or just the multi-headed sentient cancer spurting forth from a humming black obelisk in the heart of Arkansas—there's no denying they move a lot of product.

Wal-Mart has an ear for iPod market [CNet]

Frisk Mint Case For iPod Shuffle

Frisk Mint Case For iPod Shuffle 02/05/2005 09:39 PM

Gizmodo: Someone in Japan has discovered that Frisk-brand mints make a perfectly-sized case for the iPod shuffle.

But, really, you still cannot chew on your iPod shuffle.

Apple's iPod Shuffle At The Origin Of A
Price War

Apple's iPod Shuffle At The Origin Of A
Price War 02/01/2005 09:36 PM

By ubergizmo

Tunewear Aluminum Clip for iPod shuffle

Tunewear Aluminum Clip for iPod shuffle 02/05/2005 10:17 PM

Good morning, job seekers. Who here thinks the iPod shuffle's end cap is just begging to be lost? Why not invest in something a bit more practical, like this aluminum end cap with clip from Tunewear. It may only be a minute difference, but having your shuffle clipped to your jacket or bag sounds a lot better than just letting it dangle on a lanyard or sit in your pocket. And while Tunewear has only announced the clip in Japan, they do sell their products here, so I expect we'll see it soon enough. Since it's aluminum, you can pretend your little flash player is a PowerPod shuffle, too.

ALUMINIUM CLIP for iPod shuffle [TechJapan]

iPod Shuffle Music Player Amazes

iPod Shuffle Music Player Amazes 04/10/2005 05:54 AM

My tests of the new shuffle show a surprising sophistication. Perhaps most interesting is the shuffle's audio quality. By Al Fasoldt, Syracuse Post-Standard

iPod Shuffle Packs Quality Components

iPod Shuffle Packs Quality Components 04/04/2005 07:11 PM

Apple's care is obvious in the appearance of the components, and innovations to improve how the unit feels when you use it. The firm didn't hesitate to use expensive components when required. By Motoyuki Oishi, Nikkei Electronics Asia

Apple iPod Shuffle Battery Pack

Apple iPod Shuffle Battery Pack 04/07/2005 10:52 PM

The iPod shuffle Battery Pack's single purpose is to extend your music playback life, and for that, it works and works well. Whether you'll really need it is another question. By Jeremy Horwitz, iPodlounge

iPod Shuffle Shakes Up Music Habits

iPod Shuffle Shakes Up Music Habits 05/06/2004 07:10 PM
In essence, these devices function much like customized jukeboxes or personalized radio stations, but don't require a pocketful of coins to feed them or noisy advertisements to support them. By Joseph P. kahn, Boston Globe (via MyAppleMenu)

The Clips: three ways to secure an iPod
shuffle

The Clips: three ways to secure an iPod
shuffle 02/05/2005 09:19 PM
PodBuddy, a division of DVForge Inc., on Friday introduced The Clips, a set of three clips for attaching an iPod shuffle to a belt, a piece of clothing, a backpack or just about any place else. The collection features a belt clip, a gripper clip for clamping it to a sleeve or other area of clothing and a push pin clip that fastens it almost anywhere. All three match the shuffle's appearance and are made of white ABS plastic, stainless steel and galvanized steel. PodBuddy expects to ship The Clips in March for US$19.99.

An easier way to use the iPod Shuffle in
disk mode

An easier way to use the iPod Shuffle in
disk mode 03/23/2005 01:30 PM
Not sure if this is a "hint" or a known feature, but I've found it very, very useful however. I want to use my Shuffle primarily to play music, and occasionally to transfer files (i.e. as a USB disk). I don't want to have to ...

iPod Shuffle Clone Shown at CeBit

iPod Shuffle Clone Shown at CeBit 03/14/2005 05:45 PM

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

Marware SportGrip for iPod shuffle
coming

Marware SportGrip for iPod shuffle
coming 03/14/2005 06:28 PM
Marware today announced that its SportGrip silicone case for Apple's iPod shuffle will begin shipping on March 14...
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