Rhino Skin releases new case for iPod Classic

RhinoSkin has introduced its iPod classic Aluminum HardCase for both 80GB and 160GB models. The HardCase features a 100-percent aluminum back paired with a transparent, heat- and shatter-resistant polycarbonate front cover, offers access to the Click Wheel, hold switch, Dock Connector port, and headphone jack while in the case, comes with a lanyard and the RhinoClip removable post and belt clip system, and is also compatible with fifth-generation iPods. “We are happy to be able to provide unique and durable cases for multiple generations of iPod devices,” noted Kelley Wheeler, marketing manager for RhinoSkin. “Electronics manufacturers are constantly delivering new items to the consumer and we take pride in being able to protect people’s technological investments.” The RhinoSkin iPod classic Aluminum HardCase is available now and sells for $35.

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Google closer ties with Apple

Is Google planning to forge closer ties with Apple? There are indications. Google's chief executive Eric Schmidt almost said so when he was asked at a technology conference in San Francisco whether the company is planning to come out with a device to compete with Apple's iPhone.

He said Google and Apple are doing more and more things together and the two companies had similar goals and similar competitors.

Apple TV pushed back until mid-month

Apple has pushed back the release date of its anticipated new tech toy for streaming content from computers to your television set. Apple did not give the reason for the delay of shipments. In January, Apple reported that Apple TV would launch in February, but delayed the shipments of the new product until the middle of this month.

The new product is expected to be another hit for Apple. Already, Apple is popular for its computer, the Macintosh, which is touted at the best of the best by some users. There is the popular brands iTunes and iPod used by millions worldwide and the release of the iPhone even with a high price tag the iPhone will be another huge hit if you base sales projections off of the buzz it has created.

"Wrapping up Apple TV is taking a few weeks longer than we projected, and we now expect to begin shipments mid-March," Apple representative Lynn Fox said in a press statement. The Apple TV is expected to cost about $299. There is a simple three-step process required to use the Apple TV.

On their website, Apple demonstrated these steps in a simple diagram. Users who follow technology news know the Apple TV works on PC and MAC. It is designed to take content from iTunes and play it on your TV. This new product form Apple will add another tie-in and another feature to the already popular iTunes brand.

iPod: No power or frozen

Issue

iPod may not power on, may be stuck on the battery logo, or may have stopped responding while playing music (in which case the Click Wheel doesn't respond).
Products affected

* iPod nano
* iPod nano (2nd Generation)
* Fifth Generation iPod
* Fifth Generation iPod (late 2006)

Solution

If you experience any of the above issues, try the following steps:

1. Toggle the Hold switch. To do this, slide the switch to Hold (an orange bar appears) and then slide it back (orange bar is hidden).
2. Reset the iPod by holding down the Menu and Center buttons for 10 seconds.
* If the Apple logo appears on the display, connect the iPod to a computer and verify that it appears in iTunes and can play music. If the iPod appears in iTunes and can play music, no further troubleshooting is needed.
* If the Apple logo does not appear or the iPod is not seen in iTunes, connect the iPod to a power source by either plugging it into an Apple iPod USB Power Adapter or directly into a computer's USB port.
3. Let the iPod charge for at least 20 minutes. Note: If the iPod is connected to a computer, make sure the computer is not set to sleep, standby, or hibernate.
4. After the iPod has charged for at least 20 minutes and while it is still connected to the power source, toggle the Hold switch again as in step 1.
5. Try resetting the iPod by holding down the Menu and Center buttons for 10 seconds.
* If the Apple logo appears on the display, connect the iPod to a computer and verify that it appears in iTunes and can play music. If the iPod appears in iTunes and can play music, no further troubleshooting is needed.
* If the Apple logo does not appear or the iPod is not seen in iTunes, the iPod should be serviced.