News
Mix: Apple TV hacks, YouTube rival, Vodafone, Sea cruises
The Apple TV hacking begins with one user who claims to have upgraded his unit with a 120GB hard drive, while another user has added support for DivX video files. In addition, TechRestore has posted dissection photos of an Apple TV.
To counter YouTube, News Corp. and NBC are teaming up to launch a new online video service with television and movie content from both networks. The site, which doesn’t have a name yet, will launch this summer. AOL, MSN, MySpace and Yahoo! will be “distribution partners.”
The Guardian reports: “Apple wants to secure a deal with a single pan-European network for the launch of its iPhone by the end of the year, with industry insiders suggesting Vodafone has emerged as an early front runner.”
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is now offering audio walking tours for port cities that passengers can download onto an iPod for $15. Each 90-minute tour comes with a map and features “commentary, historical context, a touch of humor and exclusive tips.”
Next: Star Trek: The Original Series beams back into iTunes
Previous: MoMA Music Mug iPod holder available
Shop in the loungeStore for iPod + iPhone Accessories.
Comments
If you have a comment, news tip, advertising inquiry, or coverage request, a question about iPods or accessories, or if you sell or market iPod products or services, read iLounge's Comments + Questions policies before posting, and fully identify yourself if you do. We will delete comments containing advertising, astroturfing, trolling, personal attacks, offensive language, or other objectionable content, then ban and/or publicly identify violators.
Recent News
- Mix: Pull My Finger, NTT DoCoMo, Turkcell, Jewel Quest II
- Etón debuts Porsche Design P’9121 Stereo System for iPod
- Sharp intros mini audio system with iPod dock
- iPod nano 4G, touch 2G dimensions revealed?
- Apple, AT&T sued again over iPhone 3G problems
- iSkin unveils solo case for iPhone 3G
- Photo of the Week: iPhone 3G in Japan
- Namco releases Star Trigon for Click Wheel iPods
- iPhone app category poll ends, iTunes poll begins
- OtterBox releases iPhone 3G Defender Case
Recent Reviews
- Apple iPhone 3G (8GB/16GB)
- Numark TTi USB Turntable with Universal Dock
- Jensen JiMS-525i Docking Digital HD Radio System for iPod and iPhone
- Gear4 DUO Versatile Speaker System for iPod
- Boston Acoustics Horizon Duo-i
- myvu Crystal 701 iPod Edition
- JBL On Stage 200ID
- Griffin ClearBoost for iPhone
- Sleek Audio SA6 In-Ear Earphones with Tunable VQ Technology
- Vestalife Ladybug & Element Skateboards Limited Edition Ladybug
1
Ahh, now we’re talking. Larger drive and DivX support make this a unit worth looking at…
Posted by malren on March 23, 2007 at 9:19 AM (PDT)
2
I have an Apple TV. It has no fan and gets a bit warm during operation. I would be cautious about swapping in disk drive upgrades. If the bigger drive consumes more power or runs hotter it might mess up the heat dissipation characteristics of the box. What are the negative side effects of hotter operation? A shorter life?
Posted by DanM (Calgary) on March 25, 2007 at 8:41 PM (PDT)