Category Archives: iPod

iTunes Error — Could not purchase “songtitle”. An unknown error occurred (5002)

We recently started getting this order, and searching around didn’t turn up anything useful.  So we emailed Apple’s support, and they send the following answer.  It worked like a charm!  However, instead of the credit card information, it was address … Continue reading

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Upgrading iTunes Purchases—Is It Worth It?

So at MacWorld, Apple announced it is removing DRM from the songs in iTunes, and you can unprotect any previous purchases for a 30-cent charge.  The question is, it it worth it?  Or should you look into a music converter … Continue reading

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Logitech Headphones for iPod

Not my year for gadgets.  First, my NetGear SC101 suffered a breakdown, and now my cool Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod have given up their ghost as well.  As soon as the music started playing, the headphones would lose connection … Continue reading

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Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod

Wifey came through with a seriously cool find this Christmas–I didn’t even know these existed: Logitech Wireless Headphones for iPod These are Bluetooth-enabled headphones that connect to my iPod with a tiny transmitter.  There are 5 buttons on the right … Continue reading

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Microsoft and MP3 Players

An article in the WSJ yesterday looked at Microsoft’s new focus on hardware with the introduction of the Xbox 360.  Some speculation of a Microsoft MP3 player (which I giuess would technically be a WMA player) was also mentioned, as … Continue reading

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Record Internet Radio To Your iPod

Oh how cool is this: iFill streams mp3 files from thousands of free radio stations directly to your iPod. You can choose several stations at once and select from many different genres. And since iFill goes directly to your iPod, … Continue reading

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Which iPod is Best (2005 Edition)

This year’s choice is a little simpler than last year’s–you essentially have two models available.  Although Minis and Shuffles can still be found, I’d say don’t bother unluess you’re really strapped for cash and desparately want an iPod of some … Continue reading

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iTunes 4.9 With Podcast Support

Sweet! With iTunes 4.9 you can now browse, find, sample and subscribe to thousands of free podcasts — radio shows delivered over the Internet to your computer — then sync them to your iPod and listen anytime, anywhere. Now you … Continue reading

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Apple Offers $50 Credit for IPod Batteries

According to the settlement’s terms, people who fill out a claim form are entitled to receive $50 redeemable toward the purchase of any Apple products or services except iTunes downloads or iTunes gift certificates. They can redeem the voucher within … Continue reading

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Awesome iPod Earphones

http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er6i.asp 6i isolator earphones are designed specifically for use with the Apple iPod and other small portable players, offering 8 dB higher overall sensitivity and slightly more bass than the ER-6 isolator earphones. I just received a pair for my … Continue reading

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