| Cambridge debuts i765 combo iPod stereo system
Cambridge SoundWorks has released a new combination stereo system, the i765. The system is notable mainly for merging several major abilities into the same unit, including AM/FM radio, CD and DVD playback, and iPod docking, arguably the focus of the design. A wide variety of iPods are said to be supported, but the stereo more specifically supports Apple's new Touch, Nano and Classic models. Listeners can control their iPod through the bundled remote, and see track information displayed on the LCD. Wattage ratings are unpublished, but the company says that a built-in subwoofer should provide more bass than many similar systems. The 765 is somewhat limited in terms of output options, however, as it uses a basic auxiliary sound connection, and composite or S-Video TV jacks. The stereo should be out now at Apple Stores and other locations for $500.
Pioneer Spin-Off SyncTV Launches Test Of Online Video Service
The subscription model is different than traditional cable TV in that customers have more options for buying only what they want to see, and not having to purchase packages of channels. Content can be downloaded to a maximum of five home devices, which could include a home computer or set-top box; or up to 10 portable devices. Initially, downloads will be to a home computer, but SyncTV expects supporting portable devices to start showing up next year. To access the service, subscribers must first download the software, with versions available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Content is wrapped with digital rights management technology called Marlin, developed by Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, and Sony. In supporting Marlin, SyncTV content won't be playable on Apple's iPod or iPhone, nor will it play on Microsoft's Zune portable player.
iPodObserver - Carphone Ready for iPhone Push After UK Launch
British cellphone reseller Carphone Warehouse is prepping for a massive holiday promotional push for Apple's iPhone following Friday's official launch with O2. Outside of Apple and O2 stores, Carphone Warehouse is the only place U.K. customers can go to get their hands on the combination iPod and smart phone. The Telegraph reports that Carphone is also looking to expand its reach overseas to the United States. The company already has a deal with U.S. big box retailer Best Buy -- and Best Buy has managed to grab about three percent of Carphone's stock. Like Carphone, Apple's exclusive iPhone carrier O2 expects strong U.K. sales. The cell service carrier added 1,400 employees ahead of the the iPhone launch. 700 will work in customer service, and 200 of those will be assigned exclusively to iPhone support.
The Volish Zune is better than Apple's Ipod Classic
MICROSOFT'S latest Zune player is proving better than the Apple Ipod, according to the latest reviews. Although not many appear to have bought the last version of the Zune, it seems that Vole has managed to do a bit better on its second generation machines which will hit the shops soon. This time its $250 80GB model wipes the floor with the iPod Classic with its wireless syncing and built in radio. The beast is not as pretty than the iPod, being a bit thicker. According to PC World, sound quality was all right thanks to the better quality headphones which ships with the beasts. The Zune supports MP3, WMA, WMA lossless, PlaysForSure DRM-ed audio, and its own DRM format for Zune Pass subscriptions. It can also play FM and video and displays photos on its 3.2-inch 320-by-240-pixel screen, and the Zune now supports h.264 and MPEG-4 encoding in addition to WMV.
RealPlayer v11: Mac beta, new iPod support
RealNetworks today announced the consumer availability of its new RealPlayer v11 for Windows after a five-month public beta period and announced a beta of its Mac version; in addition, the company said the newest version finally bring support for transferring downloaded video content to Apple's iPod nano, iPod classic and iPod video. iPod owners who previously only had access to video content available through Apple's iTunes now have access to non-DRM protected videos from thousands of sites on the Web after upgrading to the paid version of its product. The new Mac beta allows the downloading of non-DRM protected Web videos from thousands of sites for playback online or offline and is available for Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" and Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard," offering support for both Firefox for the Mac and Safari.
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