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October 2008

31 October, 2008

Armor – strong iPod protection

“Protect it with Armor”

Speck products say when it comes to your iPod – you should “Protect it with Armor”.

Now hang on…

They don’t mean you should actually be armed when you’re out and about in case some thug decides that it’s time for “redistribution of your assets”.

They’re referring to the Speck ArmorSkin for iPod classic
Speck ArmorSkin iPod classic

  • Speck’s ArmorSkin, the latest in tough iPod protection, starts with a rubberised skin that protects the back, sides and corners of your iPod classic.  It has great shock absorbing abilities, whilst the “grippy” texture minimises slip.
  • Your iPod classic’s front and screen are protected by a clear, flexible front plate, the click wheel cut-out providing maximum tactile response.

Made specifically for iPod classic

This case fits the new 120Gb iPod classic, as well as the 80Gb and 160Gb iPod classics.

Rated by iLounge as a B+ – recommended. That’s a pretty good rap!

iLounge B+ recommended

Where to Buy

Check out Speck’s ArmorSkin for iPod classic

buy now

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30 October, 2008

Chris Byrne: Music like Velvet…

Singer songwriter from NSW, Chris Byrne, has a voice that sounds like velvet – or maybe even a really really smooth glass of quality port!

Check his songs out for yourself.  And – Enjoy!

This is what MP3.com.au has to say about Chris:

His music is intimately honest and melodic.”

“Drawing on inspiration from years of searching for real happiness, Chris is one of those soulfully peaceful musicians that you just want to kick back & chill-out to.”

I couldn’t agree more.

Imagine….

Imagine listening to Chris’ music

  • whilst sharing a romantic dinner,
  • whilst sitting on the deck with friends,
  • or whilst just catching some zzz’s under the shade of a tree.

Where to hear more

And remember to always get out and support your local independent artists.

x0x

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29 October, 2008

Review Nokia N96: Smartphone, Camera, MP3, Browser

Check out the Nokia N96 review

Nokia N96

Overview

The N96 has all the same features of the N95 and N95 8Gb like the outstanding camera, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS (A-GPS).

The N96’s major technical advancement is mobile TV. Not able to be used in Australia is a bit of a sore point, considering the catchphrase is “designed for video and TV entertainment”.

However, Nokia Nseries fans, if it’s almost time for you to upgrade, you probably couldn’t go wrong with the N96.  But maybe wait a while for the price to come down – or it’s included in a good deal from your service provider.

Features:

  • 16Gb internal, now MicroSD expanadable which many found lacking on the N95 8Gb
  • 5Mp camera with dual LED flash and video light
  • Accelerometer with dual slide for multi-media access
  • MP3 player supports album art and playlist sharing
  • DVB-H TV (mobile TV) [see pros and cons]
  • Discreet rear kick stand for watching TV or videos

Pros:

  • Bright, sharp display
  • Still a kick @rse camera (arguably the best on a mobile phone?)
  • The kick stand to benefit from mobile TV and the partnership Nokia struck with BBC*
  • The expandable memory – for those who want to carry hours of videos and music and take many many photos

nokia n96 2 150x133 Review Nokia N96: Smartphone, Camera, MP3, Browser *Buy the Nokia N96 and you get to chose one of four full BBC television series to download; Little Britain,  Yes Minister, Walking with Dinosaurs or The Catherine Tate Show. 

When asked to comment, Catherine Tate said: “Am I bo’vered, does this face look bo’vered?” ;)

Cons:

  • Totally flat keyboard (I struggled already with the N95 for texting, this will be harder)
  • Although a little slimmer, still quite a “chunky monkey”
  • DVB-H TV compatibility – in Australia we can’t yet take advantage of “free to air”  mobile TV
  • Accelerometer, menus and processing lags a little still
  • Big $$$

Where to Buy

Check out Virgin Mobile’s great plans:
click here

Check before buying

Full specs: Nokia N96

There’s reports the phone won’t operate on Telstra’s NextG 850MHz HSDPA band.  Not being a NextG customer, we’re unable to confirm.

Where to find other Nokia N96 reviews

Video Review

NOW.  Read up, have a play in store – and get negotiating for the best deal!

:)

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28 October, 2008

Music: Josh Pyke and his guitar boat!

Josh Pyke’s newly released single “Make you Happy” from “Chimney’s Afire”, the follow up album to ARIA award winning, Memories & Dust.

Watch the new video clip where he’s floating around in a big guitar boat.

Truly! :)

Josh’s new album, Chimney’s Afire, is on sale now.

‘Chimney’s afire’ is the cry whalers of yesteryear made when they harpooned a whale and a plume of blood and water spurted out of its blowhole into the air. “It’s a horrifying, brutal image, but the actual language is evocative and quite amazing,” says Josh Pyke of the title of his new album, the follow-up to his ARIA Award winning debut ‘Memories & Dust’.

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