Listening Test Compares iTunes Plus to iTunes 128kbps

Listening Test Compares iTunes Plus to iTunes 128kbps
Comparing these two compression rates was tough, even when using a pair of state-of-the-art Ultrasone headphones. In our decidedly unscientific comparison, we listened to all the tunes at both compression rates in A/B comparisons with those phones, with iPod stock earbuds, on our kick-ass car stereo, and on our reference Dolby 5.1 system.

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Here's a Direct Video Link of Steve Jobs at All Things Digital 2007

Here's a Direct Video Link of Steve Jobs at All Things Digital 2007
Forget the play-by-play over at Engadget (which I greatly appreciated), here's the actual video from the conference.

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Why Apple TV is a dud

Why Apple TV is a dud
"Steve Jobs' latest is a dud - and that speaks volumes."

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Apple Introduces 160GB Apple TV for $399

Apple Introduces 160GB Apple TV for $399
In the press released for YouTube videos for Apple TV, Apple also reveals that they will be introducing a 160GB Apple TV for $399.Apple TV, which includes the Apple Remote, is available through the Apple Store
® (www.apple.com), Apple�s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested ret...

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YouTube Coming Soon To Apple TV

YouTube Coming Soon To Apple TV
Steve Jobs at the D5 conference: "Wouldn't it be great if you could see YouTube in your livingroom? YOUTUBE ON APPLE TV?"

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iTunes library updated to DRM-free iTunes Plus tracks: Hands-on

iTunes library updated to DRM-free iTunes Plus tracks: Hands-on
It's been a long time coming. So how could we resist giving the new higher quality, DRM free iTunes Plus music service a whirl? After all, we're geeks, and loaded with all kinds of audio devices (not just iPods or Macs and PCs running iTunes) which we'd like to make use of with our purchased media. Certainly you've heard of the Zune, Xbox 360, PS3,

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Steve Jobs Live from All Things D 2007

Steve Jobs Live from All Things D 2007
Steve Jobs is up here in just a few, everybody. It looks like we can probably prepare ourselves for an update on the iTunes shift to no-DRM, the status of the iPhone, and whatever else is on El Jobso's mind.

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iPhone May Allow 3rd Party Applications?

iPhone May Allow 3rd Party Applications?
Another comment by Apple's CEO Steve Jobs today indicated that Apple is still putting serious thought into allowing 3rd party application development for the Apple iPhone. His statement today reinforced previous hints that they were still reconsidering their decision to limit software development f...

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Most AT&T stores expecting less than 40 iPhones at launch

Most AT&T stores expecting less than 40 iPhones at launch
WR Hambrecht & Co. on Wednesday raised its price target on shares of Apple Inc, citing falling component prices during the current quarter and pent-up demand for iPhone leading into next month's launch.

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Apple joins S&P 100!

Apple joins S&P 100!
NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's on Wednesday said computer and iPod maker Apple Inc. (AAPL.O: Quote, Profile , Research) will join its S&P 100 index of big blue-chip companies, and Precision Castparts, which makes engine parts and fasteners for aerospace companies, will join its flagship S&P 500 stock index .

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Apple now valued at over $100 billion

Apple now valued at over $100 billion
Apple Inc.'s market capitalization broke the $100 billion barrier for the first time on Wednesday, as shares of the company surged above $116 following a bullish research report from investment bank Morgan Stanley.

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Review: iTunes Plus launches to a traffic crunch, upgrades not perfect

Review: iTunes Plus launches to a traffic crunch, upgrades not perfect
Apple officially launched the DRM-free version of its music store this morning to technical difficulties and a traffic crunch. We got our hands on it, however, and managed to make it through to DRM-free bliss, but not without problems.

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Apple announces iTunes U on the iTunes Store

Apple announces iTunes U on the iTunes Store
Apple on Wednesday announced the launch of iTunes U, a dedicated area within the iTunes Store featuring free content such as course lectures, language lessons, lab demonstrations, sports highlights and campus tours provided by top US colleges and universities including Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Duke University and MIT.

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10 Beach Photography Tips

10 Beach Photography Tips
Beaches present digital camera owners with a number of wonderful opportunities as they are places of natural beauty, color and interesting light. However they also present a variety of challenges including camera damage, privacy issues and making large open spaces interesting.

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Don't Torrent That iTunes Plus Song...

Don't Torrent That iTunes Plus Song...
Sure, you can now download music from the iTunes store without DRM but that doesn't mean you should just willy nilly start sharing that music with your friends. For one thing, it's illegal. For another, your account information is embedded into that m4a music file. Don't believe me? Try this yourself.

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Rumor: iPhone Data Plan only $30

Rumor: iPhone Data Plan only $30
Today, much of the tech press is interested in speculating on the iPhone's data plan. Here's something new to add to the conversation. Last week, when a Cingular business sales rep told me that the date for release was June 11th, she also told me that the data plan would be $30 bucks.

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Apple Releases iTunes 7.2, Launches iTunes Plus (DRM Free)

Apple Releases iTunes 7.2, Launches iTunes Plus (DRM Free)
Apple released iTunes 7.2 updated in the Mac OS X Software Update tonight, which offers "iTunes Plus", Apple's new DRM-free $1.29 offerings
With iTunes 7.2, preview and purchase iTunes Plus music
—new higher-quality, DRM-free music downloads from participating music labels.

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