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Apple Takes On iPodMechanic

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Apple is suing an iPod repair business, claiming misuse of their “iPod” trademark in his business name and website address.  Per the lawsuit, he did not have permission to use the name and was give the “cease and desist” in 2006.  Per an agreement with Apple, he was to have stopped using the “iPod Mechanic” [...]

Integrated iPod dock on new JVC HDTVs

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…and the iPod continues to re-shape consumer electronic devices!  JVC has just unveiled their new line of LCD HDTVs in 32/42/47/52 inch variants.  An unusual feature is the integrated iPod docking station that allows you to directly playback your iPod’s video content as well as charging your iPod up, regardless of whether or not the [...]

iPod Charging While Plugged In Via USB

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Ever run your iPod’s battery down and want to charge it via USB but still be able to listen to it while charging? Marat writes in How to use your iPod while charging it through your computer that the way to do this is to:

Connect your iPod to your computer via the USB cable
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iPods Cheap To Build In China

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Did you know that for ever $299 iPod put together in China, the cost of assembly for Apple is only $4, and Apple makes $80 profit each?  That’s not a bad money maker, is it!  Cheap iPods never sounded so good before!
Per How much money goes to China for every China assembled ipod, here are [...]