iPod

Posted by Fox on February 18, 2008 at 12:28 PM

When I say that TV Shows (and indeed movies) work really well on the iPod Touch, I don't mean the technical aspects. I mean that the user experience is a very pleasant one. Of course Apple know what they're doing when it comes to making the TV shows on iTunes work. I've not long returned from a holiday with my...
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Posted by Fox on December 30, 2007 at 11:29 PM

Regular readers may already be aware that I took a break while my 15 year old son suffered a heart failure and underwent a heart transplant. Looking back it's incredible to think that someone can go from entirely f*cked to a new heart being fitted in just 8 days. Again I have to thnk the incredible staff at Great Ormond...
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Posted by Fox on December 11, 2007 at 1:35 PM

Been one hell of a week here. My son has a genetic heart problem. It stopped working a week ago. Yesterday he had a heart transplant. Frankly this is the first time I've given any thought to work/blogging. I need a couple of days off. I'll be back in a week or so. Doctors and Nurses at Great Ormond Street...
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Posted by Fox on November 15, 2007 at 4:42 PM

Apple have released a new version of the software used on your iPod Touch. No idea what v1.1.2 does, but you can get it upgraded by connecting your iPod Touch to your computer and starting iTunes.
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Posted by Fox on October 31, 2007 at 12:57 PM

(How to avoid disappointing your kids by buying the wrong iPod) I've put together this guide for fellow parents thinking of, or planning on, buying an iPod for their little cherub(s). As parents we naturally want the best of everything for our kids, but that can get unnecessarily expensive when buying an iPod. I wrote this guide with Christmas in...
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Posted by Fox on October 30, 2007 at 2:54 PM

Anyone that's been waiting for the swanky iPod Touch leather case from ezGear will be chuffed to know that, as of today, it is now available in both the UK and the USA. Priced at £29.99 in the UK from iSkins Priced at $39.99 in the USA from ezGear
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Posted by Fox on October 30, 2007 at 1:26 PM

Are you struggling to connect your iPod Touch to Wi-Fi? Can't get the Wi-Fi iTunes store to work? I'm getting a few emails every day from readers that are struggling to get Wi-Fi to work on their iPod Touch. As much as I'd like to help each invididual, there are just too many variables with each case. I simply don't...
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Posted by Fox on October 30, 2007 at 12:46 PM

COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED : Winners Details can be found here So you may or may not know that I'm checking prices of all iPods at a large number of online retailers every 24 - 36 hours. I'm going to keep checking prices right up until Christmas. I publish the details in The Cheapest iPod in the UK Right now!...
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Posted by Fox on October 29, 2007 at 11:46 PM

Another iPod gadget that simply shouldn't be bought as a gift for someone you care about. It makes it on to my list of 'Stupid iPod Gadgets'. So what exactly is iFish? Well, just like Spi-Dog & Venom (iFish's superhero counterparts), this chic little critter is a music loving interactive speaker. Simply play iFish some of your favourite tunes and...
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Posted by Fox on October 29, 2007 at 11:29 PM

It's a tad ironic that the very first gadget to be listed in my 'Stupid iPod Gadgets' category nearly didn't make it on to the list. I almost had a last minute change of mind because they're quite cool. Then I remembered my remit, and the whole point of the 'Stupid iPod Gadgets'... Would I want to find one under...
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Posted by Fox on October 29, 2007 at 11:14 PM

Finger condoms - Are these the ultimate mudge protection for iPod Touch and iPhone screens? Funny - Source : favoritepart.com
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Posted by Fox on October 29, 2007 at 12:44 PM

Currys, the high street retailer has an online store that JUST sells iPod Accessories. I never knew that, and I obviously spend a lot of time looking at iPod site. Did you know? Anyway, it has lots of iPod accessories available new and old iPod Models. Nice prices too. Check out Currys i-shop
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Posted by Fox on October 28, 2007 at 4:29 PM

Are you having problems with your iPod, iPhone or iTunes? Getting an iPod, iPhone or iTunes error message? Okay, let's get it resolved now... When looking for answers regarding a problem with your iPod, iPhone or iTunes, if you're anything like me, you'll immediately hit Google. But it really isn't the best place to start when looking for a solution....
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Posted by Fox on October 26, 2007 at 8:48 AM

Looking for free iPhone and iPod Touch games and apps? The The iTunes Apps Store is packed full of Free Apps and Games for the iPhone and iPod Touch. I've put together the iPod Touch Apps & Games Chart and iPhone Apps & Games Chart. They both use actual download/purchase data made available by Apple, so it's bang up to...
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Posted by Fox on October 25, 2007 at 10:00 AM

PLEASE NOTE : This article is no longer being updated daily. I'll do the same again for Christams 2008. No matter which iPod you're after, you'll struggle to find it cheaper than those listed here. Every 24-36 hours between now and Christmas, I'll be checking the price* of every iPod model at all the main online retailers and the specialist...
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Posted by Fox on October 24, 2007 at 7:39 AM

Looking for iPod Touch games? UPDATE: Get over to the iPod Touch Games site at http://ipodtouchgamers.net Visit myijump.com/ipod-touch-games/ using the safari browser on your iPod Touch. This custom built iPod Touch games portal features the very latest iPod Touch games and makes use of the safari browser to provide quick and easy access to the latest games developed for the...
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Posted by Fox on October 24, 2007 at 7:19 AM

Following my first attempt at hacking my iPod Touch, which lets you install 3rd party apps, I'm inclined to wait until next year when we'll see a bunch of professional/commercial add-ons for the iPod Touch and iPhone. Apple have announced that they'll be launching a Developers Kit in February 2008: Let me just say it: We want native third party...
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Posted by Fox on October 23, 2007 at 5:43 PM

So this morning, I explored how to "hack my iPod Touch". It all appeared straight forward so I gave it a go. It was a bit techy, and shouldn't be attempted by those of you with a nervous disposition. You'll sit there, through the process, saying "Is this gonna f*ck up my my iPod" over and over :) Anyway, it...
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Posted by Fox on October 22, 2007 at 7:33 PM

So now that we have TV Shows on iTunes here in the UK, I thought I'd do a quick run down of what's on offer. There's only a very small selection currently avaiable. I'm guessing that Apple are just working out some licensing deals. We certainly have less available here in the UK than is currently available in the USA....
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Posted by Fox on October 22, 2007 at 4:30 PM

I've mentioned 'Wrappers' before. I'm a huge, huge fan of their soft iPod covers. They have to be the most sylish covers available anywhere? Well, now they've made their range available for the iPod Touch and the iPhone. Prices start at £11 plus a flat rate of £3.50 for postage & packaging to ANY country in the world. So yes...
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Posted by Fox on October 22, 2007 at 2:03 AM

Carrie, over at The 'Less is More' blog, has a great tip for people that having been using iTunes for a while. Carrie writes, It occurred to me that most of my CD collection had been converted to mp3s in 2004. I had ripped them all at 192kbps and as mp3s which was good quality, but listening to the iTunes...
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Posted by Fox on October 21, 2007 at 11:26 PM

Here the complete collection of iPod Touch video demos that showcase the new way in which you operate the iPod Touch. Includes a surpise or two for first time visitors. Touchscreen iPod iPod Touch Music Interface video demo Shows how you browse and select music on the iPod Touch. iPod Touch Video Interface video demo Shows how you browse and...
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Posted by Fox on October 21, 2007 at 10:50 PM

Yesterday afternoon I showed off my swanky new 16GB iPod Touch to my wife (she's uses a 160GB iPod Classic). She loved it. No, of course I didn't let her take off the factory fitted plastic wrapper. That's not coming off until I get my hands on a protective screen cover. While I was demonstating the cool wide screen video...
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Posted by Fox on October 21, 2007 at 1:27 AM

When you start up your iPod Touch for the first time, everything defaults to a USA setting, including the iPod Touch, it's wi-fi iTunes and iTunes on your PC. Here's What Happened and how to fix it: I fired up my computer. Plugged in my new iPod Touch. It started up iTunes and synched my catalogue of music and video,...
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Posted by Fox on October 21, 2007 at 1:19 AM

So I had planned to a lengthy, step by step guide on how to set up your iPod Touch to use Wi-Fi Internet. I have a wireless (wi-fi) router in my home, called 'BT Home Hub', that was supplied with my BT Broadband account. So I opened notepad and got ready to type out the steps for setting it up....
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Posted by Fox on October 21, 2007 at 12:36 AM

About 2 weeks ago, do iPod reached the stage where it's paying for itself through the advertising and adlinks featured on the various pages - Woo hoo! I'm not greedy though, so while it's far too early to consider early retirement I've been wanting to come up with a fun way of saying thanks to readers with some kind of...
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Posted by Fox on October 20, 2007 at 1:22 PM

Okay, I finally bit the bullet and grabbed an iPod Touch from Comet in Great Yarmouth. They had 3 of 16GB iPod Touch in stock at the RRP of £269. The little beauty is synching with my iTunes as I type. I didn't expect to get any kind of deal, and their offer of 'half price iTunes gift cards with...
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Posted by Fox on October 19, 2007 at 7:06 PM

Chris Worthy, a marketing bod with online retailer MacWareHouse, just contacted me to let me know that they have 200 16GB iPod Touch in stock right now (Friday 19th October). Woot! And they're ever so slightly cheaper than the £269 RRP. Priced at £267.89 + £5 for delivery it will be at your door within 2-3 days. For an extra...
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Posted by Fox on October 18, 2007 at 9:24 PM

Any one following the iPod Touch fiasco at Argos here, can't help to have noticed the dire problem many have suffered in obtaining their iPod Touch. Argos will take your money and promise you a 1 - 3 day delivery date, knowing that they don't actually have any in stock. The they'll fob you off with letters, and new delivery...
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Posted by Fox on October 18, 2007 at 8:33 AM

Are you a YouTube fan? Want to put your favourite YouTube Videos on to your iPod. Well here's a really quick and easy way to convert a YouTube videos for use on your iPod. The website is vixy.net. All you have to do is copy and paste the YouTube URL, specify the format you desire, then download it to your...
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Posted by Fox on October 18, 2007 at 5:50 AM

iTunes users can download 'The Free Single of the Week' for, umm, well, free. Every week Apple pick a song, normally from an album they're trying to plug, and give it to you free. Download it today, it'd be rude not to :) The official iTunes link below should automatically start up iTunes on your PC/Mac, but if not, then...
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Posted by Fox on October 16, 2007 at 8:01 AM

A lot of readers have been checking out the Ezgear iPod Touch Leather Case I mentioned a few days ago. Griffin technology have a leather case on its way that's offers a little more protection, but one that I think is little less stylish. Function over form. Sometimes all you need is slim, pocketable protection. Elan Form's simple two-piece shell...
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Posted by Fox on October 15, 2007 at 4:20 PM

Are you running out of storage space on your iPod? Shrink My Tunes is a piece of software costing £19.99, that the developers claim will reduce the size of your mp3's by up to 4 times. They say that 88% of participants in a recent research study they conducted, couldn't select the 'shrunk mp3' from the original mp3. Take the...
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Posted by Fox on October 15, 2007 at 4:02 PM

UPDATE : 200 16BG iPod Touch in stock (Friday 19th October) Just a quick update on iPod Touch availability in UK. Today, I managed to speak to someone at Apple Store who knew what what was going on. She told me "they're shipping from China, we expect to have them ready to go in 7 to 10 days", she added...
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Posted by Fox on October 15, 2007 at 12:49 AM

Nate Lanxon, the CNET U.K. expert on digital music and portable media (his words, not mine) has a theory on why Apple will engrave your iPod for free. Nate wrote... You can get messages nicely scratched into the back of iPods for free when bought from the Online Apple Store. At first I thought this was a nice little bonus...
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Posted by Fox on October 14, 2007 at 10:39 PM

I don't know about you, but my eyes glaze over whenever I come across "Audio Books". I mean, stories on my iPod? Bugger off. Don't get me wrong... I enjoy books... well, I enjoy reading books... well, I enjoy reading books that I pick up from the Tesco every now and again. But books on my iPod, being read to...
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Posted by Fox on October 12, 2007 at 4:30 PM

Nice. I'm having a real cheap day today. I've just been checking out 7digital, an online MP3 and Video retailer. It's really good. I'll do a full review in the next week or so, but wanted to give you the heads up on their Free Music Downloads offer. They have about 30 available right now including stuff from The Fratellis,...
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Posted by Fox on October 12, 2007 at 3:07 PM

I shit you not! iThings, an online iPod accessories store in the U.K., are giving away a load of their old iPod accessory stock. You just pay for the post and packaging, which is about £2.50. It's mostly iPod cases, skins and covers for the older iPod models, but worth checking out none the less. I didn't see that they...
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Posted by Fox on October 11, 2007 at 11:51 PM

So I figured out how to get my last.fm Radio Station widget in to a post. Here it is...
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Posted by Fox on October 11, 2007 at 4:11 PM

So the new iPod Touch comes with wi-fi functionality that means you can connect (indirectly) to the Internet from your iPod. It's the 'indirect' bit that may confuse many iPod Touch users. Here's the basics of how it works... My house is connected to BT Broadband (don't get me f*ckin started!). In my house, the broadband is connected to a...
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Posted by Fox on October 11, 2007 at 3:26 PM

Maxim magazine has just launched a free and easy online competition with an iPod Touch up for grabs. The competition runs for a month and closes 12th November 2007. Just answer a South Park related question. The answer is "Cartman" - but you'd have figured that one out on your own :) Visit the iPod Touch competition page here -...
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Posted by Fox on October 11, 2007 at 3:00 PM

Way back in April, Glenn Wolsey interviewed Will Friedwald, owner of the Worlds largest iTunes collection. With more than 200,000 tracks it makes for an interesting read. Worth noting that he didn't buy the 200,000 songs from iTunes, most we're already in his collection and he's using iTunes to manage it. I'm betting his last.fm radio station (if he has...
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Posted by Fox on October 11, 2007 at 2:02 PM

I've been meaning to highlight these scams aimed at iPod owners for a while. I just came across another one. The offer looks great and the site is very enticing, but it provides very little or no value to anyone who parts with cash. So what's the offer? This taken from the offending site... Download all your favorite movies and...
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Posted by Fox on October 11, 2007 at 12:27 PM

The official name of this leather case for the iPod Touch is the ezGear ezView Leather Case. A bit over the top with the "ez" branding. Where does it end? ezCarry, ezSteal, ezLost, ahh well you get the idea. Anyway, despite the name, this is the best looking leather case I've come across. More executive, less bling. Here's the official...
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Posted by Fox on October 11, 2007 at 12:10 PM

Despite that so few can actually get there hands on an iPod Touch right now, the accessories for the iPod Touch are soon to start to arriving in numbers. Right now it's mostly iPod Touch cases and protective skins. I've had a quick look around and I've counted 12 already. I'll start reviewing them later today. This post will be...
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Posted by Fox on October 10, 2007 at 5:58 PM

I was gonna call this post "Check out my wanky taste in music" - but one or two of you might actually like the same music I do. Anyway, I've been messing about with last.fm, a social networking add-on for iTunes. Basically it's tracks what you listen to on iTunes, creates an online radio station based on your playlist (that...
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Posted by Fox on October 10, 2007 at 12:09 AM

It's just wrong! Argos have been taking customer orders for 'next day delivery' of the iPod Touch, knowing that they don't have any in stock. Customers eagerly waiting for delivery of their swanky new iPod Touch are instead getting a letter explaining that delivery will be made at a later date. F*cking idiots! Read Argos customer comments here
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Posted by Fox on October 6, 2007 at 10:56 AM

It's a fucking joke. I've been sat with my £269 ready to go for over a week, and I'm unlikely to get my hands on an iPod Touch this weekend, a full 7 days after the official launch and shipping date. I've just made my usual round of phone calls to my local retailers and/or checked the stock availability on...
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Posted by Fox on October 5, 2007 at 10:05 PM

So I'm trying out the eMusic offer of 25 free songs for your iPod. The good news is that the software you're given (5mb download) automatically copies any songs you download straight to your iTunes. The only bummer is that the 25 free songs offer is part of a free trial of their subscription service, so you bargain hunters will...
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Posted by Fox on September 29, 2007 at 6:02 AM

easyipod.co.uk gave me the heads up on a fix for screen problem on the iPod Touch. It's a huge 150mb file that'll be a installed when you next use iTunes. Cool. Now if only I could find an iPod Touch! Source : Apple fix iPod Touch screen issues See also : iPod Touch launches, but you can't have one
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