iPod Family
The iPod mount for your ‘magnetic’ personality
See what I did there? Eh? Eh? Magnetic! As in this product from iStik (warning: annoying loud background music) which uses neodymium magnets that let you attach it to workout shirts, jacket pockets, or your backpack.
Of course, neodymium magnets are very strong, and can damage hard disks. It works fine with the iPod nano’s flash memory, however. You also might want to avoid wearing the iStik on your shirt front if you have a pacemaker or other cardiac device.
iStik is $25 for the second-generation iPod nano, and $27 for the third-generation “fat” nano. Terrible magnet jokes sold separately.
[Via productdose and Gearfuse.]
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Apple’s tasty calculator mistake
In a recent tip, Apple reader Dr. Drang told us about a bug he found on the iPhone/iPod touch’s calculator. According to his research, when you type π × 2 + 5 = into the calculator you get 11.283… (the correct answer). However, when you reverse the Pi and 2, entering 2 × π + 5, the answer given is 7.
This error can be demonstrated by entering Pi (3.141592654) manually, instead of using the Pi button — you will get the correct answer each time. Therefore, this error only shows up when you use the Pi button.
So, be sure to read up on this bug from the tipsters website before you use the calculator for anything too important.
Thanks for the tip, Dr. Drang! [Read]
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PwnageTool 2.0.3
If you are the iPhone jailbreaking type, then you might want to know that Pwnage Tool from the iPhone Dev Team has been updated to version 2.0.3.
This version includes the following new features:
- Support for iPhone/iPod touch firmware 2.0.2 5C1
- Updated version of Installer.app beta 6
- New .de localization for German speaking users
Pwnage Tool 2.0.3 can be downloaded from the iPhone Dev Team’s blog, or via the Pwnage Tool updater. Thanks for the tip, Doc! [Read]
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CVT i3101 iPhone Dock Doesn’t Need Your Stinkin’ iPhone
The CVT i3101 is not so different than the countless other iPhone/iPod alarm clocks we’ve seen on the market, but it does have a few standout features. First off, it’s wall-mountable, saving you ever-precious nightstand space and giving your home that “wow, I have electronics stuck to my wall just like Tony Stark!” feel. Plus, the i3101 supports SD cards, allowing you to still play MP3s when your spouse/questionable one-night partner runs off with the iPhone/your kidney in the morning. The CVT i3101 runs $100 and is available at this very moment. [100milligrams via technabob]
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Possible leaked iPod nano case shows new design
According to our sister site, Engadget, a leaked iPod nano case shows a new design that is completely different than the current nano. All this comes after Kevin Rose, of Digg fame, created a rumor that among other things, a new iPod nano might be coming in September.
Beelan, a Chinese accessory maker apparently has a case ready for shipping via Alibaba. The design of the 4th generation iPod nano would appear to have a curved face and might return to its roots with a long, slender design.
What do you think? Is this real, or fake? Be sure to sound-off in the comments.
[Original article via PMPToday]
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