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Members of Parliamant in UK vote on iPod battery issue

Well if this helps bring down battery price , i think its great

Posted by Aspect on January 21, 2004 at 9:35 AM (PDT)

Mac: LyriPod 1.0 Public Beta 2 Released

w00t I’ve been working on this too hehe who’s gonna win at the end? muwahaha

Posted by kainjow on January 21, 2004 at 9:29 AM (PDT)

Updated: Audio Outfitters looking for beta testers for new iPod product

Now, when Apple was starting out, do you think anyone was cautious of them? As I recall, there were plenty of people who didn’t think anyone would want a PC in their home. Caution is good, but what if it’s legit? Who cares if it ends up as spam anyways ... I use Apple’s Mail. I don’t sleep over spam.

Posted by Grubesteak on January 21, 2004 at 9:25 AM (PDT)

Updated: Audio Outfitters looking for beta testers for new iPod product

Charlie,

I believe in you, and look forward to seeing what your product is.  By the way, I intergrated my 2G ipod into the controls on my motorcycle about a year ago and have since ridden about 25K miles with it.

(Photos here)
http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon

I also now have a 3rd Gen 20GB with one of the new RF Remote-Remotes.  I would be glad to hear from you and I sent you a private email with all my contact info.

Fred H.

Posted by Fred H. on January 21, 2004 at 9:20 AM (PDT)

Members of Parliamant in UK vote on iPod battery issue

How do the Brits on this board feel about this?  And what do you think the outcome will be?

Posted by HunterCU on January 21, 2004 at 9:16 AM (PDT)

Members of Parliamant in UK vote on iPod battery issue

In the UK, we have stupid journalists who write ill-informed stories.

Unfortunately, we also have polititions who believe what they read in newspapers and then make fools of themselves in this way.

It’s another non-story. The chances of that motion actually being discussed in the House of Parliament are minimal.

Posted by AlanAudio on January 21, 2004 at 9:15 AM (PDT)

Members of Parliamant in UK vote on iPod battery issue

You’d never see this happen in the US, there is no chance that an issue as small as this would make it to Congress or the Supreme Court (I’m not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing).  I’m not saying that Congress doesn’t debate trivial things but I doubt an issue over the battery life of an electronic device (no matter how popular it is at present) would reach Congress.

Posted by HunterCU on January 21, 2004 at 9:15 AM (PDT)

Mac: LyriPod 1.0 Public Beta 2 Released

I would use a windows program like this too, keep working on it.

Posted by Nelomimic on January 21, 2004 at 9:08 AM (PDT)

Updated: Audio Outfitters looking for beta testers for new iPod product

Just got an email response seems legit:

We wanted to send a quick response to you to let you know that we received your request to participate in our market research and beta testing of our new product.   The response has been overwhelming.

A survey will be sent to you in the next few days for you to fill out and return via e-mail.  Selection will be based on the feedback we receive from you and on how closely you fit our target market.

Note:  This e-mail does not indicate that you have been selected to participate at this time.  Selection will be based on the feedback from the survey you receive.

Thank you in advance for your help and feedback.

Sincerely,
Charlie Bernstein
AudioOutfitters

Posted by Mike on January 21, 2004 at 9:07 AM (PDT)

Pacific Rim Technologies announces iShield II aluminum case

I would love a review for this one. I agree that the iPod Armor should have done something similar to this. I like a very strong case with access to all the buttons while it is still closed.

Posted by hartski on January 21, 2004 at 8:47 AM (PDT)

Updated: Audio Outfitters looking for beta testers for new iPod product

silver_haze20 said:  ” a good thing comes along and you tear it down”

Which exact good thing is that?  A leading supplier of iPod accessories (NO iPod accessories exist by a company of that name) that doesn’t have a website and won’t provide any company details has a vague promise of something we’ve never seen before and will love?  What’s wrong with policing businesses so that people less knowledgable don’t get scammed?  We’re not tearing down the product (whatever it is), we’re merely advising caution since no one (except Mr. Bernstein) knows anything about the company itself.  This morning, I provided a simple way to find out.  Give us the name and address of the company.  No proprietary secrets.  No details of the exciting product.  Just the name and address of the company.  So far, no response.

I hope that this is real, by the way.  I love the iPod, and anything that makes it better is ok by me.  I guess we’ll find out soon.

Posted by ck on January 21, 2004 at 8:45 AM (PDT)

Pacific Rim Technologies announces iShield II aluminum case

This is what the ipod armor should have done. Too bad these companies forget about the classic ipods completely.

Posted by revmike on January 21, 2004 at 8:33 AM (PDT)

"The iPod is the modern-day equivalent of the Samurai sword"

Ok.. first, I didn’t write the article, so people who are freaking out on me; I only posted it.  And I posted it because I thought it was an interesting take on the ipod-worship that goes on so often.

Plus, hey.. a little pat on the back of a nice product that we all appreciate never hurts, right?

As far as my personal opinion:
The people who don’t think there is an element of status associated with it, are kidding themselves.  There are plenty of cheaper solutions than the ipod that are equally powerful.  Especially you iPod mini people.  4 gigs for $250?  Come on…

The iPod is the Mercedes of portable music.  Yes, the Mercedes is a very nice car, but that’s not entirely the reason why people buy them.  A Honda Accord is a very nice car, but people want a Mercedes for the status.  That feeling of “I’ve made it”.  To say otherwise is simply unrealistic.

Just my opinion.  If you disagree, so be it… but I don’t understand why this ruffled so many feathers.  Perhaps you really do have your iPod because you think the features are worth the $100+ difference in price above other MP3 players.  Perhaps you truly do not care about owning a product simply because it is the best.  So be it.  By why does it anger and shock you to know that others do care about such things?

Posted by Chris on January 21, 2004 at 8:29 AM (PDT)

Updated: Audio Outfitters looking for beta testers for new iPod product

sheesh!
so you gave em your friggin’ e-mail address. Big deal!

Your fault for not registering a free e-mail account for such things.

Posted by Redux on January 21, 2004 at 8:19 AM (PDT)

"The iPod is the modern-day equivalent of the Samurai sword"

This is recockulous.

Posted by angry_black_man on January 21, 2004 at 8:13 AM (PDT)

Updated: Audio Outfitters looking for beta testers for new iPod product

I saw the Alipine (not Pioneer - thanks Pete) setup at CES, it was kinda cool, I would still rather have the ipod slide into the head unit, it’s not a very big diffrence though.  I’ll buy the Pioneer box when it comes out though if thats the only product available

Posted by Lukas on January 21, 2004 at 7:39 AM (PDT)

Updated: Audio Outfitters looking for beta testers for new iPod product

if it wasnt legitimate what would it matter? you havnt given them you bank details or anything, your all just paranoid for some reason, a good thing comes along and you tear it down. i see this happening more and more…

Posted by silver_haze20 on January 21, 2004 at 7:35 AM (PDT)

Updated: Audio Outfitters looking for beta testers for new iPod product

I think y’all should maybe just chill out.  If you sent him your info, just relax and see what happens.  If not, don’t - unless you have the ability to engage in a basically risky trusting relationship with another human being.  He’s come on here to explain himself several times, and he obviously has reasons for not revealing everything on this website.  I don’t understand the paranoia, myself.

tim

Posted by tim fitz on January 21, 2004 at 6:46 AM (PDT)

Mac: LyriPod 1.0 Public Beta 2 Released

(assuming it actually works.

Posted by Caleb on January 21, 2004 at 6:43 AM (PDT)

Mac: LyriPod 1.0 Public Beta 2 Released

Zeve, keep makin it, I’ll use it.

Posted by Caleb on January 21, 2004 at 6:43 AM (PDT)

Updated: Audio Outfitters looking for beta testers for new iPod product

Here’s a quick way to solve the legitimacy issue:
1)  AO says their website is in development.  This means they had to register a domain name with one of the registry services.  This info is in the public domain.  Perhaps Mr. Bernstein could provide us with the name of the proposed site and the registry service he used.

2)  Perhaps Mr. Bernstein could also provide us with the legal name and address of his company and we could call the Better Business Bureau to check.

None of this is to suggest that anything shady is going on, but rather a quick and simple way to verify that AO is a legitimate business…

Posted by ck on January 21, 2004 at 6:26 AM (PDT)

Mac: LyriPod 1.0 Public Beta 2 Released

mvague,

In Purple Haze, Jimmy Hendrix really does say “excuse me while I kiss the sky” instead of your interpretation “excuse me while I kiss this guy”.

Posted by dano on January 21, 2004 at 6:24 AM (PDT)

Updated: Audio Outfitters looking for beta testers for new iPod product

Daddo,

If you would like, I will take you off the list.  We are sorry that we made you feel uncomfortable.

Charlie Bernstein
AudioOutfitters.

Posted by Charlie Bernstein on January 21, 2004 at 6:04 AM (PDT)

Mac: LyriPod 1.0 Public Beta 2 Released

DAMN! Ive been working on the same type of program for windows =

Posted by zeve on January 21, 2004 at 6:02 AM (PDT)

Updated: Audio Outfitters looking for beta testers for new iPod product

This is legitamate. There is an old product called spell check. Unforetunately Charlie Bernstein hasn’t discovered it.

Posted by wmc on January 21, 2004 at 5:46 AM (PDT)