Saturday, August 17, 2002
Software: iPod Express 1.1 Released
“AppleScript to create vCards (Contacts) for Apple’s iPod from the Address Book in Outlook Express. Version 1.1. Updated 8/12/02 to support new sorting options in iPod software v1.2. Requires Scripting Addition: Dialog Director v0.7”
System Requirements: Mac OS 9.x, Dialog Director v0.7, Outlook Express
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Forums: “My Exciting Evening,” An iPod Story
iLounger and new forum moderator, “c.c.r.” has posted an interesting story about his recent experience at a Tacoma, WA CompUSA store. After having called the CompUSA store to comfirm they had iPod 10GBs in stock, he’s shocked as to what happens when he arrives to make an exchange with TAP in hand.
“So, I pointed out that it was a 20. I said that I was told it was a 10, and that there’s no way that I had $100 for the upgrade to the 20. She went and looked. Then she came back. ‘We don’t have the 10GBs in stock yet.’”
Friday, August 16, 2002
Apple promotes at Moby’s Area2 Concert
What would a Moby concert be without a large white tent and Apple on hand to promote iPods and Macs. A MacNN.com reader submitted a slidehow of photos of the event.
Forums: iPod cases for the iPod 20GB
Looking for a case for your new iPod 20GB. Wondering which case will fit? We’ve compiled a short list of cases in the forums.
If you’d like us to test a case for you, let us know in the forums.
Forums: Apple iPod case label scratches iPod
iLounger, “s_n_m” claims that the Apple label at the top, interior of the case will leave scratch marks on the iPod.
“Hey I just wanted to tell anyone getting an iPod to either:
Cut out Apple’s label from the free case as it scratches both the screen and back side. Get a different case. The material the case is made of doesn’t scratch, it is only the cheap Apple label!”
Thursday, August 15, 2002
iPod 1.2: iPod Scripts for Mac OS X 10.1 Do Not Import Contacts
Apple has published a AppleCare Knowledge Base Document with a solution for anybody having difficulty importing contacts using the iPod scripts.
“The iPod Scripts for Mac OS X 10.1 posted at http://www.apple.com/applescript/ipod/ do not work with iPod 1.2 software or with Mac OS X 10.2”
iPod 1.2: Backlight Briefly Turns on at Midnight
Apple has published a AppleCare Knowledge Base Document with a solution for anybody having difficulty with the backlight turning on at midnight.
Wednesday, August 14, 2002
Software: iPody 0.2 Released
“iPody copies selected songs from your iPod playlists directly to your harddrive into a folder of your choice – with one doubleclick. Because I want a very simple solution without a lot of preferences and cute user interfaces. iPody is small, easy and free.”
System Requirements: Mac OS 10.1.5, iTunes 3 and iPod Firmware 1.2
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Tuesday, August 13, 2002
Cases: Three New iPod Cases from Incase
Incase, creaters of “performance-based, fashion-forward, and confidence inspired accessories for wireless consumer electronics” has recently released three new cases for the iPod. The following cases have been tested at the iLounge labs and do not fit the iPod 20GB.
Sleeve for iPod ($20) is a basic sleeve design featuring leather, a clear, plastic “window” for the LCD display, full access-functionality, suede non-scratch lining and belt clip.
Folio for iPod ($30) is a bifold design featuring leather, full access-functionality, wrap around protection, suede non-scratch lining and belt clip.
Pouch for iPod ($20) is a soft pouch featuring, functional side-cut, earphone access, protective rubberized edge, and belt strap with plastic snap buckle.
Monday, August 12, 2002
iPod 20GB Dissection
iPoding has disassembled an iPod 20GB and managed to break the screen connector while doing it. They took everything apart including the new scroll wheel.
Designing the UltraPod
Bob Snow, Contributing Editor for O’Grady’s Powerpage designs the UltraPod. Bob’s idea of the ultimate iPod has a 40GB HD, color screen, touch screen, video playback, photo viewer and more.
“The Pod would use Bluetooth to connect to your mobile phone, and share the address book as well as download new email.”
Software: iPod2iTunes 1.5 Released
“Within iTunes or the Finder it is not possible to transfer tracks or playlists from your iPod to your Mac(s). iPod2iTunes (i2i) is the only utility which allows you not only to copy but to synchronize tracks + playlists from your iPod(s) to your Mac(s). All within iTunes. The synchronization ensures that you don’t produce duplicate MP3 files on your disk as it is easily the case if you just copy files from the iPod via other methods.”
- What’s new in v1.5
- Many detail improvements in the user interface. The old interface was misleading, especially some messages in the status playlist. Is now cleaner and clear.
- Support for iTunes 3.0.
- Support for iPod firmware 1.2.
- Better performance (about 20%). There are still some ideas left to gain performance…
- Duplicate tracks on the iPod are filtered before they go into the “iPod Tracks” playlist.
- AppleScript 1.8.3 Update is required now. It is available via Software Update or at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120129
- Many other small fixes and improvements.
System Requirements: Mac OS 10.1.2 – 10.1.5 and iTunes 2.0.3 – 3.0
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Sunday, August 11, 2002
Software: iPod Viewer 1.0 Released
“iTunes allows you to copy MP3s from your computer to your iPod, and do everything but copy those MP3s back to your computer.