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U2 iPod updated

by Scott McNulty (RSS feed) on Sep 21st, 2006

Those iPod elves just don't sleep! Apple has updated the U2 special edition iPod, keeping it in line with the 5.5 gen iPods. $279 gets you the signature black 30 gig iPod with a red scroll wheel. Sure, that's a $30 premium, but if you like U2 (or red) then it is a small price to pay.

I wonder why Apple has limited this concept of special edition iPods to U2, I'm sure there are other bands out there that would like to get into this action (not to mention I am sure fans wouldn't mind sporting an iPod that shows the world what they like).

Tags: u2, u2 ipod, U2Ipod

Filed under: Hardware, Retail, Rumors

Apple to ink deal with Bono for RED iPods, MacBooks and iMacs?

by David Chartier (RSS feed) on Sep 12th, 2006

Think Secret is reporting that Apple might be working on a deal with Bono to produce some red products to help promote and support the U2 philanthropist's RED, an AIDS awareness charity. The idea is that RED cuts deals to produce exclusively red items from which a portion of the sale is donated to The Global Fund, an org that helps women and children in Africa who have been affected by HIV/AIDS. Keep in mind, however, that nothing has been signed yet, and while I personally think it would be really cool to see something like this happen, I'm skeptical as to whether a red Mac would fly in a store next to predominantly white and black brethren.

But don't call me a hater; I'm as interested to see what happens with this as the next guy, and I think it would be a great gesture on Apple's part for the cause.

Tags: aids, bono, charity, red, the global fund, TheGlobalFund, u2

Filed under: iPod Family, Books, Blogs

iLounge releases The Free iPod Book 2.2

by David Chartier (RSS feed) on Jul 18th, 2006

Those iPod-obsessed kids over at iLounge have updated their Free iPod Book to version 2.2 (yes, books can have version point updates too). Four all-new sections are included in this updated version:

Nike + iPod Sport Kit
Troubleshooting Your iPod
U2 iPod + iPod Pack-Ins
Backstage at iLounge

You'll also find the typical kinds of updates to previous content you would expect. This 200+ page "free manual on getting the most from your iPod" is available from iLounge's update post, as well as from the iLounge Library. Enjoy.

Tags: backstage, book, free, ilounge, ipod, new, nike, sections, troubleshooting, U2, update, updates

Filed under: Humor, iPod Family, How-tos, Productivity

Eight ways to kill someone with an iPod nano

by Conrad Quilty-Harper (RSS feed) on Jun 29th, 2006

Here's an interesting feature that Apple, understandably, didn't place on the iPod nano's public feature list: deadly killing machine. A tongue-in-cheek article entitled "Eight ways to kill someone with an iPod nano, according to ex-marine Brad Collom" offers just that: a guide to killing someone (effectiveness not guaranteed) with a little plastic box that plays music. Who knew?

Thanks, N.

Tags: Deadly iPod, DeadlyIpod, Humor, iPod nano, IpodNano, U2

Filed under: Hardware, Humor, iPod Family, Cult of Mac

Mad TV - Apple's iPad

by David Chartier (RSS feed) on Jun 16th, 2006

Mad TV has produced one of the raunchier iPod spoofs we've seen to date (meaning: probably not safe for work) in the form of an advertisement of, how shall we say, pads for women who 'think different'. The 'iPad' ad wins bonus points for coming complete with a spoof of the iPod silhouette ads and a mock voice-over of Bono.

Tags: ad, bono, commercial, dance, ipad, ipod, mad tv, MadTv, shadow, silhouette, spoof, u2

Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Gaming, Hardware, Retail, Cult of Mac, iMac, Podcasts, Apple, Mac mini, Macbook Pro, MacBook

TUAW Podcast #10

by David Chartier (RSS feed) on Jun 7th, 2006

Here it is ladies and gentlemen: TUAW Podcast #10 for 6/7/06. In this edition I sat down for some coffee talk with Dan Pourhadi and Conrad Quilty-Harper on everything from Apple's new 5G iPod U2 Edition to Macs in Best Buy, as well as gaming on, the finish of, and that darn glossy screen in the MacBook. We also discuss that "Why 1st Generation Apple Products Suck" article and other various bits of Mac culture.

You can download the podcast in MP3 format here (42.2 MB), and it should appear in our TUAW iTMS Podcast feed soon, if it hasn't already. We recorded this via an iChat audio conference using GarageBand (which rocks by the way), and we're still working on our podcasting and audio editing skills, so there will be a little bit of noise. Also, Conrad was using his MacBook's internal mic, so let that be a testament to its quality. Nevertheless, it's a good podcast that we hope you'll enjoy.

Tags: 1st gen, 1st generation, 1stGen, 1stGeneration, Al gore, AlGore, analysis, Apple, display, game, games, gaming, glossy, hardware, iPod, keynote, Mac, MacBook, opinion, screen, U2

Filed under: iPod Family, Odds and ends

First hand pictures of the new U2 iPod

by Conrad Quilty-Harper (RSS feed) on Jun 7th, 2006

Ash over at techpaedia dropped us a line to let us know about some photos he took of the new U2 iPod at an Apple retail store. The four photos over at his site show the rear black metal enclosure a little more clearly than the official ones on Apple's site.

Ash reports that "like the traditional stainless steel mirrored finish enclosure, it is a fingerprint magnet." We'd also have to assume that it scratches as easily as the reflective mirror finish on most other iPods too.

Now that Apple has created a completely black bodied iPod, how long do you think it'll be until they start bundling black accessories with its black products? Or will we just have to live with it, just like we've been living with the fingerprint and scratch magnet "feature" present on practically every iPod?

Tags: 5G iPod, 5gIpod, Accessories, Black, Fingerprint, iPod, MacBook, Scratch, U2, U2 iPod, U2Ipod

Filed under: iPod Family

The U2 iPod makes a 5th generation encore

by Conrad Quilty-Harper (RSS feed) on Jun 6th, 2006

Apple has re-released the U2 iPod in the form of a red and black 5G iPod with video. The new U2 iPod features one design element to differentiate it from the normal 5G iPod and the previous U2 iPod: "an all-black stainless steel enclosure" or (as a subtitle underneath a picture of the U2 iPod mentions) a rear featuring "striking black metal." The screenshots of the new U2 iPod on Apple's site don't show the black metal very clearly thanks to the black background, so we'll have to wait for some hands-on pictures for a "yay or nay" design critique. Fingers crossed it doesn't scratch as easily as, well, every other iPod ever made.

Another bonus over the normal iPod is the inclusion of an iTunes coupon that lets U2 iPod owners download an exclusive video featuring music and interviews with the Irish rock band. Pricing is $329 ($30 more than a vanilla iPod) and shipping is currently "within 24 hours."

Update: check out the Quicktime VR movie at the bottom of this page ("take the U2 iPod for a spin") for a better look at the black metal enclosure. Without the U2 signatures and the red scroll wheel (i.e. on a normal, black 5G iPod) it'd look great!

[Thanks, Robert]

Tags: 5G, Black, iPod, iPod with video, IpodWithVideo, Red, U2, U2 iPod, U2Ipod, vanilla iPod, VanillaIpod

Filed under: iPod Family, Cult of Mac

J&R offers custom painted iPod Minis

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Jun 20th, 2005

So, you like the dramatic color of the Special Edition U2 iPod, and you wish that the iPod Mini were available in a color other than silver, green, blue or pink? Then you're in luck. J&R is offering iPod Minis in custom colors, including Ferrari Red, Lamborghini Yellow and Smoke White. All custom Minis are the 4GB model and will run you $249.88 USD. Who wouldn't want to have the only blazing red iPod on the block?

Tags: color, custom, ipod, u2

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