Apple Adds Volume Limit to Newest iPods, iPod Etiquette, iBikeMount for iPod nano, and More

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Scosche RF Remote for iPod nano

PR: Scosche Industries, a leader of mobile electronics aftermarket accessories, has announced its new Scosche FreestyleT line of RF remotes specifically designed for 5th generation iPods (IPRF-Doc) and iPod nano (NRF). These product-specific remotes offer flexibility in music control without detracting from the iPod's sleak style. Both RF remotes offer up to 150-feet of range, the signal capability to travel through walls and around corners, and can control key functions: play/pause, on/off, volume, track and RWD/FFD.

"Scosche Industries understands the digital age and offers accessories that enhance the functional capabilities and enjoyment of an iPod," said Kas Alves, vice president, sales and marketing, Scosche Industries. "Our RF remotes offer wireless control of iPods enabling users to take and control their music anywhere."

The NRF is specifically designed for the iPod nano. It is a 3 in 1 product acting as a case, RF remote with 150 ft. of range, and fits easily in the dock connector on the bottom of the Nano. Designed in sleek black,, the NRF measures 4 1/4" (L) x 1 5/8" (W) x 5/8" (H) for a seamless addition to the nano without adding bulk. The IPRF-Doc is designed for 5th generation video iPods, is featured in sleek black and provides unspoiled integration with your iPod.

Both remotes easily plug into the dock connector and feature a pass through for charging and syncing, Bluetooth integration, FM transmitters or headphones. Additionally, consumers can use the Audio 3.5mm to RCA cable to the Audio-port on the RF transmitter and control his or her music anywhere without having to touch or see the iPod. Both remote controls offers basic functions plus random song feature and can also access playlists.

Both the NRF and the IPRF-Doc will be available at specialty retailers across the country for $69.95 and will include the specific remote, receiver, and 3.5 to RCA adapter cable. The receiver uses power from the iPod and does not require batteries.

Scosche Industries, founded in 1980 by Roger and Scotia Alves, is a leading manufacturer of high quality car stereo installation accessories and products. The publisher of the Auto Sound Encyclopedia, Scosche Industries manufactures and markets four distinct lines of product. These brands include ScoscheR, EFXR, AccumatR and SoundKaseR. With a dealer network of over 2,000, numerous O.E.M. products, and 52 patents, Scosche Industries is a proven leader in the automotive aftermarket business.

Link: Scosche

World Cup 5G Leather iPod Case

PR: The Sumo World Cup 5G iPod Case with 9 different countries will be available in late April.

Sumo's San Francisco roots inspired a durable line of bags and cases made from reliable materials that are soft to the touch and constructed to last. Sumo's products are made with a simple credo in mind: build modern solutions for busy, creative people who want to hold their stuff in ease and style.

There's a "take it anywhere" mindset to Sumo: your laptops, Treos and iPods go from office to home to weekend trips, so we think their outerwear should enjoy the journey, too.

Survive the stomp and protect your stuff.

Tough, but in a good way.

Link: Sumo

Gearing Up Your iPod

PR: 101cells.com, a company of six years and still growing is announcing their continuous mission to offer consumers the best source for cellular accessories. But now they are also expanding their mission to start giving consumers the reliable and complete source to Apple iPod accessories. Apple iPod is a growing MP3 player that incorporates multiple features into one compact electronic gadget. Apple's line of iPod has integrated video stream, photo, and audio features together. 101cells.com have completed a full range of research to get products to their consumers to compliment the usage of the iPod.

101cells.com have added to their website the line of Insten branded iPod accessories. The Gooseneck FM Transmitter features an iPod nano holder with an innovative, flexible steel-neck, and offers easy repositioning of your iPod nano for your comfort, convenience, and safety while driving. The Sync and Charging Cradle for iPod nano is an elegant home base for charging and syncing with your computer or for connecting iPod nano to your home audio system. This cradle is also available with remote control. Insten comes out with very innovative products, and 101cells.com see that they are the best complimentary accessories for the line if iPods.

101cells.com also have added Xtrememac's line of accessories. The most popular are the Iconz character cases which included Homer Simpson, Tweety, NBA team logo, MLB team logo, and more. A new line of cases from Xtrememac are the Tuff Wrap, Micro-Glove, Micro-FliP cases which offers added protections for the iPod to prevent damage and mal-usage.

These products are less expensive then the Apple line of accessories but they are equally as good in quality and they have the same functions and in some cases even more. 101cells.com is updated on the latest iPod. Their accessories line includes the older versions and the new versions (U2, mini, nano, photo, video). These new products are very high in demand. In order to fully use the iPod to the fullest, the best complimentary products are needed. 101cells.com have provided their cellular accessories for years and 101cells.com aim to do the same for their consumers for iPod accessories.

Link: 101cells.com

Software

Intervalz Turns iPod into Metronome, Pitch Pipe, More

PR: Intervalz is a set of MP3 files that will turn your iPod into a Maezel metronome, tuning "pitch pipe", as well as a quiz machine that can test your ability to identify intervals and chord types!

In addition, several guitar tunings are included and for a bonus: ukulele tuning.

Intervalz includes a Maezel metronome including a few additional tempos, major, minor, diminished and augmented chord test, interval test (up to one octave), blues, harmonic minor, Jazz melodic minor, major, melodic minor and natural minor scales, A440Hz, A442Hz, A444Hz tuning pitches, guitar drop C, guitar slack G, guitar standard, guitar taro patch and ukulele tunings. I will be adding more content in the future.

Intervalz sels for $9.95 (introductory offer)

After payment you will receive an email with a download link for Intervalz.

Link: Intervalz for iPod

eNotes, a Complete Tool to Manage Notes in Your Mac and iPod

PR: Use the eNotes to maintain all your ideas, data, recipes and notes up-to-date. Save every interesting idea or text easily from any application, any time, perfectly organised and keeping your Desktop clear.

And if you have an iPod, take all this information, tasks, calendar and to-dos with you.

Create as many notes as you need directly from your favourite application. Use all the categories you want, assign priorities, include graphs, add due dates for your tasks and decide when do you want to be alerted of the deadline of an event...

Do you want to synchronize your new note with your iPod? Perhaps you prefer it to pop up in your screen just a day before the alert time . . . Customize every note changing the background color, font color and transparency level. Do you need more categories? Don't worry, you can create, modify and delete them as many times as you need.

Use the contextual menu options to view only the categorized or prioritized notes.

You can decide the listing criteria: in alphabetic order, by priority, by category, only the uncompleted tasks . . . you can mix this ingredients with the search tool to control all about your notes.

Do you need to customize your note book? It's as easy as opening the preferences window and selecting everything, from the background color to the orientation (portrait or landscape) . . . just as your old notepad.

eNotes detects the URL and e-mail addresses in the text of the selected note. Click over the link and the web page will open in a matter of seconds, or your e-mail client will create a new message.

Use the search field to list all the notes that contain the text you type in . . . you can always use the menu to retrieve the latest 10 criteria used in your searches.

• Create notes from any text snippet
• Create tasks lists, reminders and alerts easily
• Access your eNotes from any application
• Organise and clasify your eNotes creating your own cathegories with your own icons
• Synchronize your notes, tasks and calendar with other Macs or your iPod and take them with you everywhere!

eNotes is available in English, German, French and Spanish, see the 'Related Links' section, below on this page.

New in version 1.2:

Version 1.2.1 offers more stability, comprehensiveness and speed, and features an enhanced interface, improving the usability and performance of the utility. eNotes allows users to create electronic notes on the fly, just selecting and dragging any text from any application to eNotes. Users can edit, modify, and save the note or use it as memo or task with prioritization and due date features, and more. Version 1.2.1: minor fixes and glitches on Drag & Drop. Registration feature improved.

System requirements: Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later.

System support: PPC

$14.95 demoware

Link: eNotes 1.2.1 Complete Tool to Manage Notes in Your Mac and iPod

Nero 7 Software: Digital Conversion and Plug-and-Play Video for 5G iPod

PR: Nero, leaders in digital media technology, today announced the new features of Nero Digital in its latest Nero 7 web update. It includes full support for Nero Digital MPEG-4/ASP and H.264/AVC content with plug-and-play video file transfer from a computer to an Apple fifth generation iPod.

"With outstanding video editing, authoring and encoding functionality, Nero Vision and Nero Recode really make the whole process effortless when preparing your content for iPod viewing," said Jim Corbett, Executive Director of Nero. "The addition of iPod profiles in Nero Digital now gives the millions of Nero and iPod users a new experience in unbeatable desktop and mobile performance."

With the integration of compatible iPod video resolutions of 320 x 240 MPEG-4/AVC and 480 x 480 MPEG-4/ASP into Nero, applications such as Nero Recode and Nero Vision are fully optimized for quick and portable media content creation.

MPEG-4 is rapidly becoming the audio/video standard format for mobile, portable, broadcast and streaming projects as well as for the next generation of high definition video content. Nero Digital's superior MPEG-4 AAC audio and AVC video format is at the forefront of codec technology.

Ever since its release, the iPod has transformed the portable device industry. Now, with the addition of MPEG-4 AVC, it is setting another milestone in portable video quality. It allows Nero Recode and Nero Vision to bridge the gap between desktop application usability and seamless transfer.

Link: Nero