Andy,Just to clafify, I am the Creative/Marketing Director for mStation and I may be able to shed some light on your question. Early on, mStation Audio agreed to license their first two products to Intempo for sale in the UK only. Intempo is an excellent company and we are glad to be associated with them. If you wish to purchase our product in the UK please make them your first stop. If you would like to purchase our 2.1 Stereo Orb outside of the UK please check out one of our Retail Partners like OWC () or contact our site directly for retailers in your area. Thank you for your question.wms out.Wm. Marc SalsberryCreative/Marketing Director Posted by Wm. Marc Salsberry on September 21, 2006 at 10:47 AM (PDT)

50 songs mean exactly that, 50 SONGS. I was very PO d at continental, who gave 5 free iTunes doownloads with on-line flight purchase. Well, I had credit from 2 flights and it turns out they can only be used for songs, and not put towards ALBUM purchases. So, even though I had $10 of credit, I couldn t buy a $9.99 album. This becomes even more of a problem when coupled with certain songs being album only . Bottom line, there s no such thing as a free lunch! Posted by Dopial on September 20, 2006 at 6:12 AM (PDT)

Following last week s new iPod introductions, Apple has added a to the online Apple Store and substantially cut previous refurb pricing. Apple is currently offering the original 2GB iPod nano (both white and black) for $99, the original 4GB iPod mini (gold, silver, blue, pink and green) for $99, and the second-generation 6GB iPod mini (silver, blue and pink) for $129. The company is also offering original fifth-generation iPods at a discount. The 30GB model is priced at $179 and the 60GB model is now $229. Apple Certified Refurbished products are pre-owned Apple products that undergo Apple s stringent refurbishment process prior to being offered for sale. All Apple Certified Refurbished products are covered by Apple s one-year warranty.

Certainly, some of these downloaded movies will cannibalize other sales, just as they have throughout history whenever new markets appear for existing products. However, having additional markets has always led to increased sales, when all other factors are equal. Many people who buy these movies would have bought the DVD anyway, but impulse purchases are made based on availability. And I can impulse purchase a downloaded movie anytime I m at my computer firing up the iTunes Store. Personally, most of the music that I ve bought through iTunes (over 600 tracks) is stuff that I NEVER would have bought on a packaged CD. Some of those purchases were solely because I could choose a single song rather than an album, but many of them were impulse purchases that I otherwise would NOT have made. I can imagine doing the same thing with downloadable movies. I bought Toy Story last week to test drive the new movie store, and I was impressed. I foresee myself buying more films this way as they become available. I agree with Talking Madness that the $1 million isn t entirely new revenue. But I disagree that it s a zero sum gain … a percentage of downloaded films will be new sales that wouldn t otherwise happen. And this market is only going to get bigger. Posted by BJ Nemeth on September 19, 2006 at 8:28 PM (PDT)

Miniot has announced a new version of its iWood case for Apple s second-generation iPod nano. Like the company s previous hand-crafted wooden cases, the will be available in varieties such as maple, walnut, mahogany, cherry and oak. It s carved from a single piece of wood, features a hinging lid, and can be customized with a monogram or logo. The case will be available in two versions a standard version that accepts the dock connector and headphone jacks up to 10 mm with a closed lid, and a lanyard version that accepts Apple s Lanyard earphones. The iWood nano 2G will ship in early October. Pricing was not available.

JVC has a new line of iPod-ready home and portable audio systems. JVC s new Made for iPod product line includes the NX-PS1, a compact desktop system with a matching subwoofer; the UX-EP25, a low-profile CD micro system; the RA-P10, a portable system with iPod dock and clock radio functions; and the RC-EZ38 CD/cassette boombox. The NX-PS1 ($250) consists of three 4-inch cubes a center unit and two matching speakers and features an iPod stand, remote control, powered subwoofer, and USB connectivity. The UX-EP25 ($200) is about the size of a small laptop computer, standing just a few inches tall. It features a CD player, AM/FM tuner and an auxiliary input. The RA-P10 ($130) features an iPod dock, FM tuner and built-in stereo speakers. It can be AC or battery powered and includes a backlit display, alarm clock, room thermometer, and remote control. The RC-EZ38 ($100) offers CD and cassette playback, USB connectivity, AM/FM tuner, a clock/timer, and remote control.

One second-generation iPod nano owner has created a . Twenty minutes, scissors (the orange ones), a pocket knife and masking tape and boredom thrown in. Ultimately I now have an iPod dock, he says.The Discover Channel is looking for original iPod owners: You and your iPod can be Discovery -ed on international television if you send us your high resolution photos (300 dpi, 1000×1000 pixels) of you and your 1st or 2nd generation iPods circa 2001-2002. Contact Bernadette Longino, Associate Producer, The Discovery Channel, Inventions that Changed the World: the iPod: (212) 784-7769, bernadette (at) sharpentertainment (dot) com. Fortune s Peter Lewis says . Lewis writes: Of all the smart and talented people at Amazon, did no one dare say, Wait, our new service bites! It s slower than a trip to Blockbuster, more expensive than a DVD, absurdly restrictive on how the consumer uses the movie, delivers lower resolution than a DVD, and requires running a cable from the PC to the TV if you want to watch the movie on something larger than a PC monitor ? Sonnet Technologies has announcesd immediate price cuts on its and FM transmitters for first-generation iPod nanos and iPod minis, respectively. Both PodFreq models retail prices have been reduced to $30, a savings of 40–70% off previous prices.

today introduced several new cases for the original iPod nano and fifth-generation iPod. Designed to fit every lifestyle, the cases reflect a more contemporary feel with colors, designs, and materials that complement current fashions, says Belkin. The cases will be shipping this month. Read below for summaries of all the new cases. In addition, Belkin also that its existing line of iPod accessories includes a number of devices that are compatible with the new second-generation iPod nano, including the TuneTalk Stereo, TuneCommand AV, and TuneFM Transmitter. The new cases include: Acrylic Case for iPod nano ($30; A) – Brushed metal front cover, play-through Click Wheel protector, and access to all ports. Also available for fifth-generation iPod ($30).Flip-Top Hard Case for iPod nano ($15; B) – Play-through Click Wheel protector, silicone padding, and comes with an included lanyard and carabiner. Also available for fifth-generation iPod ($20).Canvas Holster Case for iPod nano ($20; C) – Made of canvas with trim, the case offers complete screen protection and access to all ports. It comes in three colors. Canvas Flip Case for iPod nano ($20; D) – Made of canvas, this Flip Case offers protection for screen and Click Wheel.Neoprene Holster for iPod nano ($15; Photo not available) – Made of neoprene, the case provides protection for screen and Click Wheel. It comes in fuchsia/gray and orange/black. Also available for fifth-generation iPod ($20).Sports Armband for iPod nano ($25; F) – Reflective armband offers screen and Click Wheel protection. The case is hand-washable, made from stain-resistant materials. Also available for fifth-generation iPod ($30).Slider Case for iPod nano ($30; G) – A band and enclosure prevents drops while the sliding faceplate fully protects the iPod. The armband is detachable, and the iPod ports are fully accessible.Kickstand II for 5G iPod ($30; H) – Integrates a stand for watching videos on a fifth-generation iPod. Also features a detachable belt clip.

During his feature presentation at Apple s special Showtime event yesterday, Apple CEO Steve Jobs provided various sales figures, market share data, and other numerical information:- 450,000 Nike+iPod Sport Kits sold in less than 90 days- 70% of 2007 model year automobiles to offer iPod connectivity- 10 million iPod shuffles sold since its introduction in Jan. 2005- iTunes Store now accounts for 88% of all legal US downloads- Over 1.5 billion songs have been sold from the iTunes Store- iTunes Store No. 1 in all 21 countries with iTunes Store- 45 million TV shows purchased from iTunes Store in less than a year- Over 220 TV Shows from over 40 networks now available

Nike announced today that more than 1 million miles have been logged by runners using the Nike+iPod Sport Kit in just 10 weeks since Nike and Apple launched the product. Nike noted that this milestone is the equivalent to circling the world more than 40 times. Nike also said it is continuing to expand its line of Nike+ product offerings and plans to add functionality on , including a route finder so runners can easily map and share their favorite running routes. In October, Nike+ will launch in more markets in Europe, including France, Spain, Italy, Germany and The Netherlands, as well as Japan and Australia. Apple CEO Steve Jobs said last week that Nike+iPod Sport Kits have been sold.