Mp3 Players Archive

  • Ummm… about that Palm Pre/iTunes syncing

    Ummm… about that Palm Pre/iTunes syncing

    So, as we recall, the Palm Pre is supposed to have some sort of iTunes syncing feature built-in. With the Apple pedigree of most of its programmers, this isn't surprising. When you plug in your Pre, it seems, it will show up as an "iPod." But how did they do it? John Gruber smells a rat:
    If you’re still holding out any sort of hope that Palm is using some sort of heretofore sanctioned, semi-sanctioned, or even maybe-sorta-kinda-sanctioned-if-you-squint-your-eyes means for a third-party device to sync with iTunes via USB, note that the Pre, when connected to iTunes, is labelled as an “iPod”. If you think Apple would ever allow the use of “iPod” to describe anything other than an actual iPod, you’re nuts.

    Full Story

  • Miffy DAP promises music, video, world peace

    Miffy DAP promises music, video, world peace

    The Internet has lifted this charming piece of flotsam on our shores, reminding us that MP3 players don't have to look like monoliths of jet ebony but can, in fact, be shaped like tiny little freaking rabbits with a little rabbit house with video out.

    Full Story

  • One more thing: The Palm Pre syncs with iTunes

    One more thing: The Palm Pre syncs with iTunes

    Per a Fortune blog, the Palm Pre syncs "seamlessly" with iTunes. It's not that shocking considering there are apps that add this functionality to many MP3 players and smartphones. However, this is the first phone besides the iPhone of course that has this ability out of the box. Don't expect to load your iTunes Music Store purchases on the phone as it can't handle the DRM. Your what.cd downloads will work fine though.

    Full Story