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In a MacNN reader report, Steve Jobs was interviewed on the French TV show during the Apple Expo in Paris.

Allabouttheaccessories.com is offering 35 iShade colored screen protectors and 5 EXO Cases available to Illinois members for test drives. The first 5 people to respond to me will receive an EXO case and a colored iShade. The remaining 30 people will receive one colored iShade protector. Please respond to me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your iLounge user ID and I will reply with details on how to get the free stuff. Thanks

Dealmac: A reader notes that the factory-refurbished Apple iPod 30GB fell to $349 in The Apple Store’s Special Deals section. That’s $30 off and the lowest price we’ve seen for this third-generation iPod. (The dock connector is included.) Shipping is free, although sales tax is added where applicable. A one-year Apple warranty applies.

Dealmac: AllAboutTheAccessories.com has the iSkin EXO iPod case (in 24 colors) for $25.50. It’s the best price we’ve seen by $4.

Belkin has posted information on two new cases for use with 3G docking iPods. The Leather Holster features an open face design, swivel clip and retails for $24.99. Belkin notes the Holster ‘complements’ only 10 and 15GB iPods. The Leather Flip Case features a Velcro cover which swings out-of-the-way for docking, PVC screen protector, swivel clip and retails for $29.99. Belkin does not say, but we assume the Flip Case fits all docking iPods. iPoding notes that Apple Store online has the Leather Holster listed for $19.95.

I just received an email from Sendstation, makers of the PocketDock FireWire adapter. It states that preorders for the PocketDock are now shipping. The website states that shipping time to the USA and Canada is 4-7 weekdays, shipping within Europe is 1-4 weekdays and the rest of the world is 4-14 weekdays. The PocketDock costs $18.95 for a single adapter and is also available in a 3-pack for $52.95.

A UK night club in East London called dreambagsjaguarshoes is featuring a vinyl-free ‘noWax’ club night using iPods. Club goers are encouraged to bring their iPods to join in the mix.

A simple program to copy files from your iPod to your computer. 

Dealmac: ExperCom offers the Apple iPod 30GB MP3 Player for $434.50 plus $9 shipping. It’s the lowest total price we know to be available by $5, although Dell had it last week for just under $400. Small Dog Electronics has a demo unit in stock, with the full one-year Apple warranty, for $425. Shipping starts around $7.

I was heading over to the iPod discussions on Apple.com, and I noticed this header in bold:

This is just pure speculation, but it is encouraging. Hopefully, the shutdown is for a server upgrade or something.  You know, to upgrade their hardware in preparation for a massive spike in visits…?  With recent reports pegging the release of iTunes for Windows as sometime in October, it looks like Apple is finally going to give all us Windows iPod users a present soon.

Play, pause, skip. Create playlists, edit tags. As if you were in front of iTunes. Ovolab RemoteTunes offers a familiar interface for controlling other Macs’ iTunes on the local network, or over the Internet. The music will play from the remote Macintosh, every tune under your control.

Keep your iPod always updated with the freshest music. An amazing utility for every music lover, Ovolab AAChoo converts all your MP3 songs to AAC, the new high-quality and compact audio format at the core of MPEG-4, with an easy drag-and-drop interface and full control over every encoding parameter.

iSkinWorld is offering 35 iShade coloured screen protectors available to the UK for test drives. The first 35 people to email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with their name, iLounge user ID and a UK address will get to choose one of 7 iShade colours. iShades are designed to be used with iSkin eXo cases and together create an individual look and offer great protection for 3rd Gen iPods.

Reader David E. Frank at Macintouch.com has submitted some ‘initial observations’ of his new iPod 40GB which replaced his 30GB. Click ‘Read more’ for the list.

We recently reported that Daimler Chrysler’s European Smart division will announce tomorrow the new i-move car at Apple Expo Paris featuring an iPod connectivity kit. Smart has launched a website with information (although in French) about the new i-move car and iPod Kit. As noted by MacMinute, the connectivity kit consists of a “dock, found just above the gear shift, takes advantage of the new iPod’s bottom connector and appears to be connected directly to the car’s audio system, allowing you to control volume and tracks from the head unit.”

Deal on The Web: ClubMac is once again offering the Griffin PowerPod iPod Auto Charger for $19.99.  The device works with all versions of iPods.  It’s the best price we’ve seen.

Dealmac: The Apple iPod 30GB MP3 Player costs $449 with free shipping at Dell Home. At it to your cart for 10% off. Apply coupon code “AF0B8FF6A734” for another $30 off, a net price of $374.10. That’s slightly less than The Apple Store’s price on a refurbished iPod 30GB. (Dell’s is new.) Offer ends today.