iPod iDeas

iPod iDeas is Back!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:33:00 +0000

After quite a long break I have returned to continue working on this blog. I haven't made a post since May of this year as I kind of gave up on it. But I have decided to return to it and see where I can take it.

While I have been gone amazing things have happened in the world of Apple. The iPhone 3G has been released all around the world,there has been a new line of iPods, Macs and other products from Apple, The Apps Store, aswell as many more exciting and innovating things.

Well, this is just a short post to say I am back, and whoever does read this if anyone, just letting you know.

Cheers
Joel Green
iPod iDeas

Finally!!! I Beat Sonic on my iPod!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 11 May 2008 04:08:00 +0000

Wow!

Man that is one addicting game. At first I didn't think it would be that good, but then I played it a bit more, then a bit more, then a lot more! I am on the train for about 2 1/2 - 3 hours every weekday and I needed something to keep me interested..Enter Sonic!

I have already done a review for this game but as I just finished it I thought I might ad something extra. There are so many levels to this game aswell! I am very impressed at how long the levels are and the amount of them.

According to my iPod Classic I have played it 90 times already but it's so addicting I'm surprised I haven't played more.

Believe me, this is not a plug for iTunes or iPod or Apple and I'm not being paid to say this, I just really love this game.

5/5

iPod Joel

Better Quality Headphones!!! PLEASE!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 11 May 2008 03:33:00 +0000

I think Apple really needs to start making more durable headphones for their iPods, I mean you are paying hundreds of dollars for these things and personally I want some headphones that will last more than a couple of months!

I have now had to switch to some Virgin Airlines Headphones (Which are going great by the way) after only 3 months of my new ipod because the buds are falling apart, there is no sound in my right earphone (REALLY, REALLY annoying when listening to songs and suddenly all you have is bass and drums) and also at the top of the jack the plastic casing of the wire has come out leaving the ire exposed.

Now I don't think I use my headphones in such a way that they can get destroyed as I have quite a few friends now who have had the same problem aswell. We now all use Virgin Headphones :).

Apart from that my iPod is going great and I couldn't live without it.

iPod Joel

Live TV Stream Available on iPhone and iPod Touch

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 11 May 2008 03:30:00 +0000

OrbLive is the streaming media application developed by Orb Networks for iPhone and iPod Touch. With this app, you can stream all your media, no need to sync. This app plays live TV, Internet TV, and webcams on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

“TV on the iPhone is now real,” said Joe Costello, CEO of Orb Networks. “Steve Jobs may think that buying shows from iTunes is the same as watching TV, but iPhone users know better. When the NBA playoffs are on, you want to see the game, live, wherever you are. Free.”

Orb pulls files off your Mac and streams them to any device with an app or web browser capable of accessing the Orb interface. From there you can stream music, video files, and if you have a TV tuner card, live TV. According to Orb Networks, all media streaming is optimized so it works great over WiFi, AT&T, O2, and Vodafone.

You must have a jailbroken iPhone or iPod touch to get OrbLive. If you are not sure how to jailbreak into your iPhone safely, follow this link to learn how you can do it risk free in 3 minutes or less.

Source: Palluxo

iTunes Top 10 for Sunday, 13 April 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:08:00 +0000

1. 4 Minutes (feat. Timbaland and Justin Timberlake
Madonnna

2. Bleeding Love
Leona Lewis

3. No Air
Jordan Sparks & Chris Brown

4. Lollipop
Lil Wayne

5. What About Now (Idol gives back performance)
Daughtry

6. Love in this Club
Usher

7. Touch My Body
Mariah Carey

8. Praying For Time (Idol gives back performance)
Carrie Underwood

9. Sexy Can I (feat. Yung Berg)
Ray J

10. Shout to the Lord (Idol gives back performance)
Various Artists

iTunes 7.6.2 Update

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:06:00 +0000

I know this came out a few days ago but just letting everyone know, iTunes 7.6.2 is now available.

In the iTunes Updater windows it describes it as "Rent and download your favorite movies with iTunes on your computer or directly to your living room on Apple TV. Enjoy rented movies in sizes up to 720p HD with surround sound on your Apple TV and sizes up to DVD-quality on your computer. Transfer your rented movies from iTunes to your iPod or iPhone and enjoy them on the go.

Also, purchase and download your favorite TV shows, music, and more directly on your Apple TV. Effortlessly transfer purchases made on Apple TV back to your computer with iTunes.

iTunes 7.6.2 provides bug fixes to improve stability and performance."

To update simply go into iTunes and click Help >>> Check For Updates.

iPod Joel

Nintendo Should Start working with Apple

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:55:00 +0000

I feel that Nintendo should work with Apple to make some classic Nintendo games that we all love for iPod Classics, Videos and Nanos.

How many times have you dreamed of being able to bust out your iPod and start playing Super Mario, or Catching a Pikachu on your iPod while on the train. There are so many potentially great and entertaining games that Nintendo could make. What about Donkey Kong?

These are just a few examples of how good this could be, and think of how many people would buy these products.

iPod iDeas

Blu-Ray support for iPod & iPhone

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:54:00 +0000

NetBlender has created a Software Development Kit (SDK) called "BD Touch" which aims at enhancing the capabilities of BD Live by enabling the Apple iPod and iPhone to have a two-way communication. BD Touch uses the BD Live network connection built into Blu-ray players and the Wi-Fi connection on the iPhone to connect the devices.

BD Touch applications can use geolocation, the iPhone's motion sensors and keyboard input. The video, audio, text and player commands can be transferred to the BD player and the handheld devices could act as a remote for it. They can also be used to store movies and surf the Internet for content related to the movie that is playing.

iPod Joel

Source: TechTree

Apple Are Always Venturing Into New Territory

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:16:00 +0000

Whats Next?

iPod Joel

Massive Blogger contest over at The University Kid.com

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:55:00 +0000

Over at The University Kid dot com there is this great contest going on which I think is one of the best contests ever! The University kid is a great help to any new comer or experienced Blogger who needs to know that little something more. It has some great tips on making money from Blogging and also some fantastic Wordpress themes that I recommend if you are looking for a nice, clean theme. The contest link is here

Anyway this contest is HUGE!!!!!!!!!!! The following prizes are up for grabs:

Contest Prizes

Wordpress Themes

- Two licenses for the Revolution Theme ($160)
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Blog Analysis

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eBooks

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Design

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Personally I would most want the Premium News Theme License. It is such a nice theme and since I am considering moving to a Self hosted Wordpress Blog I would really, really like a theme like that. If you haven't seen the themes over there you can take a look @ http://www.premiumnewstheme.com/

I know this is a bit of a stray from the usual but I thought Id let all you bloggers out there know about this as some of these prizes could really boost your site.

iPod Joel

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iTunes Version 7.6.1

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:21:00 +0000

Just a quick note, an updated version of iTunes 7.6 has been realized.

iTunes 7.6.1 includes several bug fixes and improves compatibility with Apple TV software version 2.0.

To Get simply go into iTunes and click Help >>> Check For Updates.

iPod Joel

iCarta iPod Toilet Paper Holder

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:13:00 +0000

When I saw this I just had to post it! This is genius. A iPod speaker that doubles as a toilet paper holder... or a toilet paper holder that doubles as a iPod Speaker, you decide! It has four waterproof speakers so you can here your tunes properly while doing your business. They can be purchased from http://www.old-fashioned-values.com/ for $99.00

iPod Joel

DIY iPod Video Projecter

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 05:59:00 +0000

Here is a tutorial I found at Instrucables (which is a great site by the way) on how to make a Video Projector for your iPod without using any external power. Enjoy!

Intro:

Make an IPod Video Projector - video powered by Metacafe

Step 1:
The idea is simple, Focus the light from your iPod onto a nearby screen by means of lenses and mirrors.

Step 2:
Making prototypes is fast and easy using cardboard and a glue gun. A layer of black tape and that Apple sticker makes for a nice look.

Step 3:
In order to see anything it must be dark in the room.

Ok, I know that it wasn't really that great a tutorial but the idea is fantastic and if anyone has a working one I would love to here from you.

Full credit to tanntraad who has some great other tutorials at Instructables.

iPod Joel

Hymn Book iPod Case

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:30:00 +0000

Another Great, not so must have accessory for an iPod. The Hymn Book iPod case. I won't say much but take a look at this website for more details: PerpetualKid.com

iPod Joel

Thanko Vonia Sports Headband

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:21:00 +0000

Now, We have all seen different sporting accessories for the iPod to make it possible to listen to some tunes while jogging but i think this one takes the cake.

The Thanko Vonia Sports Headband is a headband that holds your iPod and is also waterproof. Ok, at the moment you are thinking "Wow, I'm impressed but it seems that there might be more to this headband than simply the ability to hold my music". And you would be correct. The main feature of this Headband is that is has bone conducting technology, instead of plugging you earphones in this headband sends vibrations into the inner bones of your ear.

Not surprisingly it is another great invention from Japan. Great Huh! You can grab one of these headbands at AudioCubes.com, they are $99.00 but at the moment I think that unsurprisingly they are sold out.

iPod Joel

Sunday 24th Of Febuary iTunes Top 10

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:13:00 +0000

1.Don't Stop The Music
Rihanna

2.Pictures Of You
The Last Goodnight

3.Low (feat. T-Pain)
Flo Rida

4.Bleeding Love
Leona Lewis

5.Untouched
The Veronicas

6.Crank That (Soulja Boy)
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em

7.Piece Of Me
Britney Spears

8.Wanna Be Startin' Somethin 2008 With Akon
Micheal Jackson

9.Kiss Kiss (feat. T-Pain)
Chris Brown

10.Outta My head (Ay Ya Ya)
Ashlee Simpson

Ipods Need The Little Things

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:53:00 +0000

iPods are fantastic, who doesn't like them? But there are some little things the competitors have that if the iPod had it would wipe the competition.

I think things like an FM radio, A Sound Recorder or even Wifi would get rid of things like the Zune. With an FM radio the iPod would be o much better, it would open up a whole other side to your iPod experience. And if you could record the radio yourself through the iPod, now that would be amazing. As I am sure most of you know there are a lot of potential Podcasts that you can't get on iTunes that would be good for hours upon hours of listening to.

Wifi would be fantastic for the iPod classic. Being able to browse through the iTunes store choosing a new song to download straight onto your iPod. Or being at a Starbucks or at the train station and being able to check the score of sport or quickly checking your emails.

Whatever they do, Apple needs to do something along these lines.

iPod Joel

Mad TV iPod Nano Spoof Ad

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:52:00 +0000

Who Doesn't like Mad TV?

iPod, Will it Blend?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:02:00 +0000

One of the first iPods, Will it Blend?

iPod Joel

How Far Can Apple Take The iPod Classic?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:53:00 +0000

That is the question. Roughly doubling the capacity of the iPod Classic every 12 months or so , how far can iPod take the iPod classic. At the moment the iPod classic can either be bought at 80gb or 160gb which I still think a lot of people can still fill up with their collections of music and movies combined. But when will Apple have to either abandon the original click wheel design or start adding features to keep it fresh.

If they keep doubling the capacity of the iPod every 12 months then eventually there could be an issue with the technology not being available. Think about it, I reckon this year either a 200gb, 250gb or 320gb will come out. 90% of people don't have that much media!

The idea is working for now but eventually the iPod dream ride is going to come to a halt if Apple don't start adding features to make it a successful product. Bluetooth, Wifi, a Camera, Maps and a Portable iTunes store are some of the things I have already talked about here on iPod iDeas and Apple really need to consider some.

iPod Joel

iPod Needs more security measures

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:43:00 +0000

Thinking about how much the iPod cost I began to think about how good a target the iPod is for thieves, it's a small, light object that is worth hundreds of dollars. I had never really thought about this before. I think that Apple needs to have some sort compulsory security pass to be able to access the iPod interface.

Although this could be a little bit more inconvenient for iPod users it could deter dozens of robbers from trying to steal someones iPod. I know that the iPod has an optional lock that you can apply to it but maybe they should make this lock compulsory for iPods.

I think that if the technology was available at a reasonable price then the ideal security measure would be a built in finger print scanner that only accepts the user which is assigned at the first turn on of the iPod.

Perhaps if people did not want to go through the lock every time then a backup security measure could be to have an unique code in each iPod that iTunes reads and every time someone wants to sync their iPod with iTunes they have to enter a code.

You don't have to agree with me but personally I value the safety of my precious iPod

iPod Joel

New iPod shuffle and Prices

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:37:00 +0000

Apple has announced a price drop of the 1gb iPod shuffle to only $49 US. I think that this is great news for people wanting an iPod but not having 10's of 1000's of songs or not wanting to have to spend to much.

Apple have also announced a 2gb iPod shuffle for those with a bit more music to listen to. The 2gb model will retail for $69 US.

In other iPod related news, iTunes is now an official partner of American Idol. iTunes will have exclusive rights to the songs performed by the final 24 finalists. You will be allowed to purchase semifinalist songs starting this week for 99 cents, and videos of their performances will be available for $1.99 starting March 11.

My iPod Case Off eBay

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:40:00 +0000

A Couple of weeks ago I purchased a silicon case for my iPod classic of eBay. I had decided that I didn't want to be paying the same amount of money for a case as the price of an iPod Shuffle, seriously some cases are really, really expensive.

So I had a look on good ole eBay. And what do you know? Success! That's right when my case came today I was very pleased with what I had purchased. It was a Black silicon case for an 80gb iPod classic which is exactly what I asked for.

I payed only AUS $6.00 for it, if you want to know how much American that is ad on roughly 5 or 6%. One of the features I was really pleased with was the fact that there wasn't a stupid piece of rubber where the click wheel is meaning I could still decide which song I want!

All my friends that have gone out and bought the brand name cases from the shops for 6 or 7 times the price I payed have had to use a box cutter or a knife to get rid of that little plastic circle that makes it impossible to decide what song you really want and instead of getting The Fratellis from all that scrolling you end up with Arctic Monkeys!

So if you are looking for an iPod case but don't want to be spending a fortune or waiting until the next iPod range comes out and you go and search through the bin to the side of the iPod cases then why not try eBay for a change.

iPod Joel

Got Some Gatorade and an Onion?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:27:00 +0000

Got Some Gatorade and an Onion? Well if you do and happen to be stranded with your uncharged iPod and your iPod USB cable, then you in luck! This video demonstrates how to charge an iPod using these everyday objects.

I'm not going to try it but please comment if you have had any successes.

iPod Joel

Sonic iPod Game Review

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:11:00 +0000

I had a spare few dollars on my iTunes account, not enough to buy an album with but still enough for an iPod game. With quite an extensive range of iPod games nowadays it is very hard to decide what game to get. So I went for a game that I thought could not fail...Sonic!

And it did not fail, this game, although not the easiest to control at first is fantastic once you get the hang of the controls. Much like the original sonic, this game is now a favorite of mine when it comes to games to play while listening to some of my music on the go.

With great, colorful graphics this game is a sure winner with any fan of the original and I think that Sega have produced a great replica of the original. This is a short post but I must go now to face off with Dr.Egg!

iPod Joel