160Gb Apple iPod classic

Same thin size, the same price – now 160Gb Apple iPod classic

Unveiled at the Apple media event “It’s Only Rock and Roll, But We Like It” this week was the new iPod classic.

Keeping the same size “ultra-thin”, the iPod classic is now back up to 160Gb for those who want to store absolutely tonnes of music for use out and about, in the car, with home stereo setup, etc.  40,000 songs in your pocket….

Quick tech specs

Size: 103.5mmH x 61.8mmW x 10.5mmD
Weight: 140 grams
Holds up to 40,000 songs; or
Up to 25,000 photos; or
Up to 200 hours of video

Apple: Hands on learning, product previews, software launches

- all the usual things that Apple developers and fans wait with bated breath for…

Apple has been confirmed this year’s Developers Conference (Apple WWDC09) will be held 8-12 June.

Over 1,000 Apple engineers will be at Moscone West to present the latest Apple technologies and provide you with code-level guidance. You’ll learn how to harness the power of iPhone OS, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, and Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard in the most efficient and sophisticated way possible — saving you time and accelerating your development.

Gossip & expectations for WWDC09

It is rumoured that iPhone OS 3.0 will be a highlight (currently in Beta) and possibly the next generation iPhone.  Or as seems more customary, announcing the new iPhone to be released in July.

Equally talked about is what they might name it – iPhone HD (following rumours of it being HD)? continue with iPhone 3G, 3G iPhone (as in 3rd gen iPhone)?  Check out some of these suggestions (compliments of The iPhone Blog).

But what other gems will Apple have up their sleeves for WWD09?  The net is abuzz with rumours… Like,

• Apple improving their iPhone & iPod range cameras (it’d be about time) and adding video recording
• The return – or the departure – of CEO, Steve Jobs (contradictary rumours are the best)
• Mac OS X: Snow Leopard

With the Microsoft Zune HD being released, surely Apple would be close on the tails of that?

Guess it’s just wait and see.

Buying new iPods and iPhones

Once the dust has settled and Apple launches all / any new gadgets, you’ll be able to find out more about where to buy them:

• Where to buy Apple iPods online
• Where to buy Apple iPhone online

And keep your eyes pealed for a new range of iPod covers

iLounge launches 5th edition iPod guide (2009)

The go-to manual for all things iPod. Whether you’re interested in what other iPod users are using, the accessories they’re buying, how to buy and sell, or just want to find out what colour the iPod was back in 2004, then the iLounge guide is a very handy download.

What’s inside?

100 Best iPhone Apps & Games

Of the thousands of iPod games and apps on iTunes Apps store, iLounge has roadtested them all and rated their Top 100. After all, who amongst us has the time to do that amount of research? Well done iLounge

Amongst some of their favourites (and mine)?

• Tetris
• Bejeweled 2
• Brain Challenge
• Shanghai Mahjong

Top iPod Accessories, Best of Year, Readers’ Choice

Impressive to see some of our iPod covers and accessories rated an honourable mention. Namely, V-Moda Vibe Duo headsets, Speck ArmorSkins (iPod classic), Speck PixelSkins (iPod touch). Don’t miss our and Marware SportSuit Convertibles for iPhone as well.

There’s also great tips on:

• Buying and Selling your iPhone
• Historical iPhone timelines and colour charts

Where to Download

They make it easy for you. You can download it in two different style print versions, or view it on your iPhone (or iPod touch).

iLounge iPod iPhone Buyers Guide

Requests increasing for loved ones to be buried with their favourite digital gadgets

Source: msnbc

Funeral homes are honouring more and more requests for mobile phones, MP3s and similar gadgets to be included in caskets these days.

It is thought that some loved ones feel more at ease knowing their dearly departed has their favourite digital gadgets buried with them.  In many cases, it is the departed themselves who are making the requests known prior to the time.

Nice, comforting perhaps…

… but not responsible recycling is it?!