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itunes
Man Loses All His iTunes, But Apple Gives Them Back
When Nathan switched computers he lost all the music he bought off iTunes, but he got it back by e-mailing Apple's iTunes support at iTunesStoreSupport@apple.com. More » -
built ipod tough
Marine Declares War On iPod, Which Lives To Tell The Tale
If you thought it was impressive that an iPod could survive a nine-story fall into the Pittsburgh G20 riots, just wait until you hear about the perils that befell an iPod belonging to Aaron, a Marine deployed in Afghanistan. More » -
built ford tough
iPod Survives Nine-Storey Plunge Into G20 Riots
While leaning out her dorm window to watch some riots — hell, what else is there to do in Pittsburgh? — Bob's daughter's iPod decided it'd had enough of this world and took a swan dive into oblivion. More » -
i'm an apple. no, wait...
Microsoft Seeks Arrogant Would-Be Hipsters To Staff New Stores
When Apple needs to come up with a hot new product, it turns to CEO Steve Jobs, who is said to micromanage everything from the color of the product's box to how overpriced it should be. And, when Microsoft needs to go after the next big thing, the company turns to ... Steve Jobs. At least that seems to be the idea behind Microsoft's latest plan, which involves poaching managers from Apple's retail stores. More » -
Really enthusiastic reporters
Apple Store Is Efficient And User-Friendly For Thieves
I've always found Apple Stores to be open and inviting. A team of thieves in New Jersey evidently agree with me. They smashed the front window of the Promenade at Sagemore store in Marlton, N.J. and cleaned out the display models. How long did it take them to steal 23 Macbook Pros, 14 iPhones, and 9 iPod Touches? Thirty-one seconds. Yes, there's surveillance video. More » -
wet
iPod Shuffle And Your Sweat Don't Mix
Reader Michael writes to let us know that the latest iPod shuffle, an mp3 player whose small size makes it an attractive exercise companion, tends to break when used as an exercise companion. More » -
Here's another free game for iPhone/iPod Touch owners to pass the time this weekend: Wild West Pinball. If you're a Blackberry owner, Bplay has a 30% off sale going on right now—enter JULY in the code box at checkout. [IntoMobile]
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diy
Recycle Old CDs Into An iPhone or iPod Dock
Do you have a dozen or so unusable CDs or DVDs lying around, some glue and tools, and a burning need for a cool-looking iPod or iPhone dock? Geeky Gadgets can show you how to combine all of these things into a functional, and fashionably recycled, gadget.
DIY: Recycled CD iPhone Dock [Geeky Gadgets] (via Lifehacker)
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tools
Reach Real Customer Service Faster With GetHuman's iPhone App
Gethuman, the awesome website that lists shortcuts to help find your way past automated menu trees and reach live people, now has a free standalone version for iPhone and iPod Touch owners. [gethuman] -
here we zune again
After Taking Whipping From iPod, Redesigned Zune Will Battle iPod Touch
Microsoft's Zune is like Rocky in his fight with Ivan Drago. After getting the crap thoroughly beaten out of it in front of the entire civilized world, the Zune just keeps stepping back into the ring for more punishment. More » -
funny
Woot Wants You To Understand: You Will Get White Headphones
Do you remember Millard? He was the angry customer who demanded that Woot send him black iPod headphones to match his black iPod, and claimed to have been misled by the company. Woot is selling black iPods today and wants to make it very clear—"in case your monitor can't display pictures, or you're black-white colorblind"—you will receive white earbuds with your iPod. Sorry, Millard, Woot is still refusing to cooperate by inventing a black version of the Apple product.
"Apple iPod 30GB Video" [Woot]
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apple
Why Apple's New iPod Shuffle Isn't Consumer Friendly
Update: It turns out the special chips used in the headphone controls of the third generation Shuffle don't contain any DRM after all, so any attempts at reverse-engineering won't bring on the wrath of the DMCA.
Despite that, they're still not very consumer friendly. DRM or no, moving the controls off of the actual unit and placing them on an accessory increases the potential* cost. (*Obviously if you use the included ear buds, there's no additional cost.) More »
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weird
Police Make You Give Your iPod To A Cab Driver As Payment
We're not like, positive or anything, but we doubt there's a law that says you have to give your iPod to a cab driver if your credit card is declined. The New York Post says that a woman was forced, by JFK Airport Police, to hand over her iPod or be "taken downtown." More » -
returns and exchanges
"Free iPod Engraving" Is Code For "You Can't Return This, Sucker"
Ever wonder why some places will engrave your electronics for free? It's so you can't return them. Really. That's the reason. Returns of perfectly good, non-defective merchandise account for 95% of returns and "free engraving" is a cheap, easy way to ensure that that item won't be coming back. More » -
Warner Brothers forgot to include the advertised iPod-compatible digital file on its Blu-ray copy of "Speed Racer." It's now offering an online trade, where owners of the disc can exchange their PlaysForSure authorization code for an iTunes store redemption code. (When filling out the form, for "Support Request Type" select "Authorization Code and Licenses".) [warnerbros] (Thanks to Sabler!)
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td ameritrade
Deposit $75,000 With TD Ameritrade And Get A Free iPod! OMG!
We guess there's really no point at which you're "comfortable" enough to not be tempted by a FREE iPOD! OMG! Reader Jonathan forwarded this email from TD Ameritrade in which they tried to entice him to deposit either $75,000 or $50,000 in order to get himself a free iPod Touch. More » -
guitar center
Guitar Center Corrects Prices On iPods, Gives Refunds Plus $10 Gift Cards
We received an email from Guitar Center's Chief Marketing Officer this afternoon letting us know that the $100 markup on their iPods was a pricing mistake, and that they're automatically refunding the difference to anyone who bought at the wrong price as well as giving them $10 gift cards. More » -
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Morning Deals
- Apple: Refurbished iPod touches on sale, 8GB for $180, 16GB for $240, 32GB for $320
- Amazon: Rewards points upgrade for existing Amazon.com Visa holders
- Apple: Free Select iTunes TV Shows in HD (requires iTunes 8
- Travelocity: United Airlines Sale: Round-trip flights from $108
- Amazon.com: Amazon.com Men's Watch Deals: Timex, Marc Ecko, more from $40 + free shipping
- Sears: Seven7 Women's Jeans for $18 + $6 s&h, more
- Budget Truck Rental: $50 Gift card when paying w/American Express
- Reverie: T-Shirt Sale: Buy 1 TEE get 1 free TEE
- BestBuy: Westinghouse 42" 1080p LCD HDTV and portable DVD Player for $749.99 + shipping
- Drugstore.com: New Customers: Save $5 or $10 off First Order
- Vann's: Panasonic FZ28 10.2MP Digital Camera $340 Shipped
- Amazon: Get Savings of up to 75% off Bargain Books
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