iPod 3rd Generation Shuffle. Apple recently released the new Shuffle, the compact music player that doesn’t have a screen and has limited controls. I had a 2nd generation Shuffle for about 2 months before I decided that I needed something much bigger and better. I opted for the 80 gb iPod classic, which I have had for about 14 months and I love it.
Recently I came across a report on iLounge.com that said that there was a discussion in the Apple Forums that said that some iPod Shuffle 3g users were having issues with the new earphones that come with …read more

I’ve been sick as a dog the past week. I’m actually still quite sick and this is the first time I’ve sat up this long to type in an entry. What a time not to be connected huh?
Apple unloads the new iPod Shuffle with nary a clue. There was very little inkling that it would come out. So imagine my surprise when I saw the Apple announcement in my inbox.
Add to that there’s iPhone 3.0 which is scheduled to be previewed on March 17. I just hope I’ll be well enough to check that out as it happens.
As we can …read more

My previous post asked the question “Will Apple’s Lets Rock, Rock?”. Now that the event has passed, in my personal opinion, it slightly did. Barely.
Maybe I was not really feeling it anymore or maybe I was just expecting too much but the event really didn’t excite me as much as previous Apple events. However it wasn’t bad. It was ok, just not kickass.
Steve talked about several things during the event. First was iTunes 8. The next major version of iTunes. It’s available for download here. What new things does iTunes offer? Here are some of them, Genius playlists, availability of …read more

Lia over at Gadgenista wrote a post entitled “If You Were To Buy An iPod” and I thought I’d give my two cents on this.
If you were to buy an iPod there are things you need to ask yourself. First is, what do I want to do with my iPod or how will I use it? How much storage to I really need? Which iPod will fit my budget?
Anyone asking me for advice as to what iPod to get, I always answer back, what do you want the iPod for? Will it be primarily for listening to music? …read more

As the Apple Store went down for an update, Mac fans all over the world waited in great anticipation. Will it be something new? Will it be updated MacBook Pros? What will it be?!? Turns out it’s just an update to the iPod Shuffle. Still any updates is still good.
The iPod Shuffle will soon come in two sizes. 1GB and 2GB. The 1GB is receiving a price reduction, it will now sell for $49. Not bad! The 2GB will be sold for $69. Both iPod models come in the 5 colors.
Check it out here.

Apple has posted the iPod 5Rs troubleshooting page. If you’re having trouble with your iPods, don’t panic just yet try the 5Rs. Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall and Restore.
Follow the simple steps outlined in the section and stop when the problem is fixed. Apple has 5Rs for the recent generations of the iPods starting with the 4th gen. Simply choose the model of your iPod and follow the steps.
View the 5Rs here.

I wrote a blog entry asking if the iPod has affected your hearing and in my case I think it has to a certain extent. By coincidence I was reading the article of David Pogue and he mentioned iHearSafe. This is a set of earphones that will automatically regulate the volume of the music you’re listening to. No matter how high you crank up the volume.
iHearSafe can be used on any audio device. This device is especially beneficial to kids. Since they still have relatively healthy hearing, they will benefit the most from this.
At $20 a pop, this is a …read more

Reading through an article in Valleywag entitled “Like it or not, Apple wants to save your ears” it made me think has listening all that time to my iPod actually affected my hearing? I thought about that coz my dad told me the other day that I watch TV too loud.
The article is saying that Apple has a patent on technology that will automatically lower the volume depending on how long you’ve been listening to loud music. It will then allow you to put the volume back up after a short rest.
That seems to be a cool solution to a …read more

Tis’ the season to be generous… For those people generous enough and are looking for gifts for their favorite iPod loving loved one, the Griffin Evolve is a perfect stocking stuffer.
I’m a wireless lover. I love wireless gadgets. I wish all gadgets are wireless. That’s how much I love it. So when I saw the Evolve wireless speakers I knew I’d like it too. I’m not so much of an audiophile in the sense that my ears aren’t that discerning. However I know that a lot of wireless speakers aren’t up to par. However from what I’ve read it seems …read more

By looking at the HK Go + Play speakers, it seems like it would be more at home as a cute robot’s head rather than sitting on your desk. The funky design will probably not appeal to all but that’s not what speakers are primarily about. Looking good is just a plus.
For a friend of mine, the HK edged out Altec Lansing’s IM7 as his choice of portable iPod speakers. I listen to him for stuff like this because he’s in the audio business and he knows more about this than I do.
The HK is the best sounding portable speaker …read more