Gizmodo: ipod mini

Onkyo MHP-UW2 Wireless Headphones For iPod Users

Sean Fallon — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:03:22 EDT

Onkyo is poised to pack yet another wireless gadget on the 2.4 GHz band with their new MHP-UW2 headphones. However, the uncompressed connection should result in some decent CD-quality audio. (But what is the deal with that receiver? It almost doubles the footprint of the iPod Touch). At any rate, the MHP-UW2s are compatible with the iPod classic, Touch, Nano and Mini and it includes inputs for other audio devices. It set to be released in Japan on November 14th for around $200, but there is no word on whether or not it will haul that fat receiver across the pond to the States anytime soon. [Impress via Crunchgear]

7 Years of iPod: What You Paid and What You Got

John Herrman — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EDT

With yesterday's refresh to Apple's iPod line, it was hard not to feel at least a little deja vu. I've been following new iPod announcements—which often come more than once a year—since 2001, when the first iPod showed up in stores for an astronomical $399. In the iPod's seven years, a sort of price mean has emerged, settling around $249 despite countless claims of "more space," "more battery life," and, err, "more smaller." It's no surprise then that $249 is the price of a new 120GB iPod classic, a few dollars more than a new model 8GB iPod touch and $50 higher than the cost of a 4th Gen 16GB iPod nano. Click the image above for the full keepsake chart. [iPod on Giz]

Metal Case for Next Gen iPod Nano?

Gizloco — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:19:07 EDT

In light of all the controversy regarding the iPod nano's flimsy construction, Apple is reportedly considering making the next generation of its flash-based portable music player out of metal, possibly aluminum. Not seen since the iPod mini, metal is being chosen to help cut down on scratches and other deformities that have been associated with the iPod nano, which may have quite an impact on the iPod accessory market. Also of note is that the next generation of iPod nanos are expected to be available in a variety of colors, also like the iPod mini.

The improved iPod nanos are expected to be available this fall with storage capacities all the way up to 8GB. Despite the reported change in material, those in the know claim that the nano will retain its small three-inch tall, 1/4-inch wide form factor.

UPDATE: Frank, a fine reader, sent us this mockup of what an aluminum iPod nano could look like. Will it look like this when actually released? Who knows, but in the meantime, we can all wish upon so many shooting stars that it'll look something like this.

Apple's new iPod nano may sport metal jacket [AppleInsider]

iParty, More iPod Crap

Travis Hudson — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:31:25 EST

You didn t think we would let you get away with just one iPod accessory today, did you? This is the iParty, and no, it won't increase the number of attendants of your shindigs, but it will stream music from your obsolete iPod mini to a stereo player. It has a range of 50 feet and transmits at 864Mhz. Eighty dollars for an accessory for an ancient iPod, good if you own a mini, but don t go hunting down a mini on eBay for this thing.

iParty [Red Ferret]

Apple to iOPS: "Stop it or I'm telling!"

Travis Hudson — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 14:30:15 EST

South Korea is a pretty fierce place for the MP3 player market. Apple only holds a measly eight percent of the market share there, compared to the 280 percent that they seem to hold over here in the states. In a fit of rage, Apple has decided to file a complaint against iOPS regarding two of their MP3 players, the Z5 and the Z3. Apple is claiming that these two models are ripoffs of the iPod Mini because they share similar layouts, have a screen (??), use round controls and are available in similar trendy unique colors. iOPS is currently the fifth most popular MP3 player manufacturer in South Korea and holds around five percent of the market share. Nice one, Apple—if you can't beat 'em, sue 'em!

iPod Not Selling Well [Digital Media Thoughts]

iAttire Just In Time For Halloween

gizmodo.com — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:30:15 EDT

It's ok not to have friends sometimes, but I'm afraid this is really pushing it. iAttire demands you deck out your iPod in costume for Halloween so it can go out trick-or-treating with you. These "limited edition" outfits run the gamut from cowboys to bikini-clad sex goddess. They're handmade so expect to shell out some bucks for these. They are entertaining however and come in costumes for shuffle, mini, and regular iPod. My favorite is probably this vampire costume for the mini because it's simply rediculous. Reminds me of those old Ren & Stimpy episodes where they'd play with LOG.

iPod Costumes [LiveDigitally]

iPod Mini All Flash All Color, Shuffle Re-shuffled, iTunes Phone Updates

gizmogo — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 21:09:24 EDT

ThinkSecret has got the scoop on a whole slew of Apple secrets, ranging from new iPod models to the latest updates on the much-awaited iTunes Phone (ie. that iTunes-capable Motorola phone that will supposedly be announced next Wednesday).

According to the Apple-lovin' folks over at ThinkSecret, new iterations of the iPod Mini will be all flash, all color. The loss of a hard drive means an even smaller player (screen size is about 0.1" smaller) but the resolution will go up to 176 x 132. It will be available in 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB capacities. Rumors note that while the 4GB and 6GB's pricing will remain the same, the 8GB will cost as much as $299 — as much as a 20GB regular iPod.

Good news to Shuffle fans too — Apple will introduce a 2GB iPod Shuffle for about $129 to $149 (We totally called this one too). They're also expected to drop pricing on the the 1GB to $99, and the 512MB to $69.

While the above two updates probably won't get announced at next week's event, the story of the hour seems centered around the ubiquitous iTunes Phone. Apparently it'll be available in 256MB and 512MB capacities, and be able to download tunes from the iTunes Music Store, as expected. But the more interesting bit of news seems to be that Cingular customers can also buy and download songs on-the-fly from Cingular's own network for about $2 a pop.

EXCLUSIVE: iPod mini to move entirely to flash and color, shuffle and phone details emerge [ThinkSecret]