0 Case-mate Naked iPod Touch Case

Meet the world's first touch-through case. The Naked Case, by Case-mate, is the only case to provide complete coverage of the iPod Touch screen, while at the same time allowing full play-through access.

This revolutionary patent-pending technology mimics the function of the iPod Touch screen so exactly that your iPod Touch functions flawlessly while in this case, even though you are actually touching the screen through the case.

For the first time you can have the best of both worlds--complete protection and full functionality. The Naked iPod Touch Case is crafted of acrylic, with a patent pending electrostatic membrane across the front. Cutouts provide full access to all iPod Touch controls.

The Naked Case lets the true beauty of the iPod Touch shine through. It's as if your iPod Touch was wearing nothing at all!

This Case-mate Naked iPod Touch Case is available for a price of $34.99

Features:
- Patent pending electrostatic membrane allows complete touch-through access to screen.
- Case provides full protection for screen.
- Cutouts for full access to all iPod Touch controls.
- Crafted of black and clear acrylic.
- Ambient light sensors still functional.

Description:
The Naked Case is a revolutionary case that provides full coverage of your screen and complete touch-through access. The electrostatic membrane on the front of the case mimics the iPod Touch screen, passing the electrostatic pulses created by your touch through the case to the iPod Touch, allowing your iPod Touch to function flawlessly. This is the ONLY case on the market that provides screen coverage--all others send you a screen protector with your case.

Simply slide your iPhone into the front piece of the case, then slide and snap the back piece into place. Cutouts are provided for full access to the following controls:
- Front: Home Button
- Top: Sleep/Wake Button and Headphone Jack
- Right Side: Volume Controls
- Left Side: Silent Ringer Button
- Bottom: iPod Connector, Speaker, Mike

There is no need to sacrifice protection, style or function any longer. Get Naked with Case-mate today!

Detail: Case-mate Naked iPod Touch Case

0 Apple Q2 2008: 10.644m iPods, 1.7m iPhones sold

Reporting its second quarter financial results today, Apple said it sold 10.6 million iPods during the quarter—on par with most analyst predictions, and pushing the total number of iPods sold to just over 152 million.

Despite Apple’s dramatic iPod shuffle price drop during the quarter, which saw the iPod family for the first time become accessible at the $49 price point, iPod sales were almost flat compared to the year-ago quarter, with only 1% growth in unit sales, and 8% growth in revenues. It also sold 1.7 million iPhones in the quarter, bringing the total number of units sold up to 5.4 million as of March 31, a number that is likely over 6 million by now.

The company posted revenue of $7.51 billion and net quarterly profit of $1.05 billion, or $1.16 per diluted share, compared with revenue of $5.26 billion and net quarterly profit of $770 million, or $.87 per diluted share in Q2 2007. Sales of Other Music Related Products + Services were up 35% over the year-ago quarter and 9% over the first quarter of 2008, to $881 million total. That category includes iTunes Store sales, iPod services, and revenues from Apple and third-party iPod accessories. Total iPhone revenue, including carrier agreements and all iPhone accessories from Apple and third parties, was $412m, up 57% over the preceding quarter despite a 26% drop in unit sales.

“We’re delighted to report 43 percent revenue growth and the strongest March quarter revenue and earnings in Apple’s history,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “With over $17 billion in revenue for the first half of our fiscal year, we have strong momentum to launch some terrific new products in the coming quarters.”

“We’re thrilled to have generated $4 billion in cash flow from operations in the first half of fiscal 2008, yielding an ending cash balance of $19.4 billion,” said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to the third quarter of fiscal 2008, we expect revenue of about $7.2 billion and earnings per diluted share of about $1.00.”

Detail: Apple Q2 2008: 10.644m iPods, 1.7m iPhones sold

0 DLO VentMount iPod Touch Car Mounting System

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters has introduced its VentMount dashboard mounting systems for the iPhone and iPod touch. The VentMount is a 2-part hard black plastic car mount featuring a secure mounting device, which is attached to a vehicle’s air vents, and a shell which holds the iPhone or iPod touch.

The DLO VentMount allows you to position iPod touch in your car for hands-free access. You can easily rotate VentMount vertically or horizontally for quick-glance viewing of coverflow, maps and driving directions.

VentMount features a secure mounting device that is hooked onto the car's AC vent. Even while mounted, you'll find easy access to the side controls as well as the dock connector – so you can plug in and charge your iPod touch without removing it from VentMount.

VentMount for iPod touch also functions as a belt clip, and features a locking desktop stand so you can easily enjoy hands-free video viewing on any flat surface. Clip on the VentMount, and take your iPod touch from car to hipside to desktop in a snap.

Quick Facts
-Use VentMount for convenient iPod touch positioning in your car
-Rotates horizontally or vertically – great for coverflow and driving directions
-Use also as a stand-alone belt clip
-Locking desktop stand for hands-free video viewing on any flat surface
-Fits 8GB and 16GB iPod touch

The DLO VentMount for ipod touch is priced at $24.99

Detail: DLO VentMount iPod Touch Car Mounting System

0 Nike+ coming to iPhone, iPod touch

Nike plans to expand its Nike+ program to include the iPhone and iPod touch, according to a new report.

Stuff.tv, visiting Nike’s headquarters in Oregon, said a Nike+ spokesperson confirmed the expansion, adding that it could also make use of the devices’ Wi-Fi capabilities (and possibly the iPhone’s upcoming 3G connection) to allow users to update their training log on the fly, without the need for docking with a computer.

This news follows a set of recently published Apple patent applications, which outlined a digital fitness program for iTunes and touchscreen digital media devices.

Detail: Nike+ coming to iPhone, iPod touch

0 David Beckham century gift - a golden iPod Touch

Former England captain David Beckham will be dancing for joy after his team-mates clubbed together to buy him a special something to celebrate him reaching the elite 100-cap club for his country.

Beckham, 32, who reached his century during last week's friendly match with France in Paris, has been given an iPod Touch by his colleagues.

As you can see it is not just your standard Apple product but rather a golden 32-gigabyte personalised version of the iPod Touch to mark the occasion.

Beckham, who made his England debut in September 1996 against Moldova, was picked for new coach Fabio Capello's second national squad, after missing the friendly with Swtizerland due to lack of match fitness.

The LA Galaxy midfielder started the France game in his preferred right-midfield position before being replaced by David Bentley just after the hour mark.

Beckham looks like to add to his 100 caps following Capello's post-match appraisal of his performance, and with just four men ahead of him there is a small possibility the Leytonstone-born footballer could surpass former goalkeeper Peter Shilton's record of 125 England appearances if he is able to continue playing until the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as he desires.

In the meantime he can enjoy listening to his wife's back catalogue on his £600 ipod touch - he certainly has enough storage space with 32 GB.

Detail: David Beckham century gift - a golden iPod Touch

0 Apple: iTunes is #1 Music Retailer in the U.S.

Apple announced on Thursday that they have surpassed Wal-Mart to become the number one music retailer in the U.S. The numbers come from the NPD Group.

"We launched iTunes less than five years ago, and it has now become the number one music retailer in the world," said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of iTunes. "We are thrilled, and would like to thank all of our customers for helping us reach this incredible milestone."

Apple said that the announcement was "based on data from market research firm the NPD Group’s MusicWatch survey that captures consumer reported past week unit purchases and counts one CD representing 12 tracks, excluding wireless transactions. The iTunes Store became the largest music retailer in the U.S. based on the amount of music sold during January and February 2008."

Apple has been steadily climbing the charts in this respect. Apple's CEO, Steve Jobs, has shown the sales position of Apple's iTunes at major keynotes and the suggestion was always that Wal-Mart, in Apple's sights, would eventually be surpassed by iTunes. Thursday's announcement punctuates those keynote slides even more, and chances are, there will be a big smile on Mr. Jobs face during WWDC's keynote.

Detail: Apple: iTunes is #1 Music Retailer in the U.S.