iPod recommended 75% by retail clerks MacNN
Many big-box retailers are recommending Apple's iPod to customers asking about MP3 players about 75 percent of the time (up from 63 percent in June of 2005 and 68 percent in November of 2005), while Microsoft's Zune player only received roughly 8 percent of recommendations, according to checks performed by research firm Piper Jaffray. The firm spok
Zune ranks No. 2 behind iPod MacNN
Despite recent negative press about Microsoft's new media player, it is now ranked No. 2 behind rival Apple's iPod, according to statistics released by the NPD Group today. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Zune has "supplanted SanDisk's Sansa for the distant No. 2 spot, claiming nine percent of unit sales and 13 percent of the total dol
Microsoft's zune could be great with a bit more work Financial Express
As soon as it became known that Microsoft was preparing its own portable media device and service, the phrase "iPod Killer" was attached to it. Whatever Microsoft's intentions, it was going toe-to-toe with a well-established product that absolutely dominates the portable media category.
Personal Tech Washington Post
The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro?was online to answer your personal tech questions, discuss recent reviews and give advice for finding the right gadget for the holidays.
Photo of Samsung YP-K3 Leaked I4U
We reported about the rumored Samsung YP-K3 mp3 player a couple of weeks ago. It supposed to have the measurements and the looks of an Apple iPod nano. Engadget has now published a hi-res photo of the YP-K3. There is definitely resemblance to the cu
iSymphony M1, M2 music systems ship MacNN
iSymphony today launched its new iSymphony music system, a multi-function audio playback device with support for Apple's iPod player. The iSymphony M1 integrates a CD/MP3 player with USB and SD/MMC inputs for flash memory devices to play through the unit. The M1 also features an AM/FM stereo tuner, MP3 as well as WMA playback, a backlit clock with
Nike AMP+ iPod Wrist Remote I4U
A new accessory for the Nike+iPod line of products has leaked on a Mens Health Holiday tech guide reports Ars Technica. The black plastic wrist band is dubbed AMP+. It features a LED panel and works via Bluetooth. Not sure why Bluetooth. The current
Six gadgets to savor The Arizona Republic
New gadgets are everywhere. A few of the latest "must-haves" - OK, some "just-wants" - for the business user.
iPodObserver - It's Official: Teens Dis Zune The Mac Observer
The data set may be small, but according to a CNBC report on what's hot for 15 year olds, Apple's iPod is (still) in, while Microsoft's new Zune is a no-show. The 120 second segment followed five teen girls around a mall to see what they were interested in buying (or getting) for holiday presents, and iPod was pronounced "the hottest accessory this season."
Custom Building Your iPod World TechNewsWorld.com
If you thought you couldn't live without your iPod, now you don't have to. There are more than 2,000 accessories available for the portable music player, making the device available at home, in the car and more personally portable than ever. For every US$3 spent on an iPod, at least $1 is spent on an accessory.
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