Archive for March, 2007
The IncipioHitch USB Adapter for 2nd Generation Apple iPod nano
Incipio Technologies announces the launch of the newest lifestyle product for its extensive selection of products for the Apple iPod line of MP3 players. Following the widespread success of its IncipioBud™, a product that vastly simplifies the synchronization of the 2nd Generation shuffle™, the new IncipioHitch™ by Incipio, revolutionizes the ease and speed of how the 2nd Generation Apple iPod nano™ is used. “The Apple iPod nano is the best selling flash player on the market and the IncipioHitch will give owners more time in their active lifestyle by bypassing the messy cable that comes with the iPod nano altogether.” stated Andy Fathollahi, Managing Director of Incipio Technologies. “The highly mobile lifestyle of today’s consumers also demands an innovative solution to sync music and other digital files with notebooks. The IncipioHitch’s small size and ease of use perfectly complements this trend toward mobility.”
The IncipioHitch by Incipio is immediately available in both Pitch Black and Pure White soft touch finishes and will be available through select retailers across the country. The IncipioHitch is both Mac and PC compatible and will include a 90 degree USB adapter that will make those hard to reach USB ports easily accessible. A limited edition dual color Zebra IncipioHitch will be available exclusively from Incipio.
‘World’ BlackBerry getting hitched to CDMA is Sprint next?
According to the Associated Press, Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel Corp. are introducing a BlackBerry e-mail phone that’s compatible with the cellular technology more common in other countries in addition to the standard used on their own U.S. networks. One key difference between the Verizon and Sprint versions of the new BlackBerry 8830 is that Sprint’s will be ”unlocked,” enabling customers who take the device abroad to buy wireless service in other countries through other carriers. Verizon’s 8830 is locked so that it can only be used overseas through Verizon’s roaming service.
The new phone is a variant of the 8800 line introduced in February by BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd. through AT&T Inc.
RIM developed the dual-mode capability to suit Verizon’s and Sprint’s circumstances. Both companies use what some experts consider a superior wireless technology known as CDMA. But the vast majority of the world’s cellular networks run on a standard called GSM. As a result, where GSM-based carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile USA can easily offer phones that work overseas, Verizon and Sprint haven’t had many options for their customers who travel abroad.
Though a dual-mode phone is an obvious solution, the drawback is the cost of adding more complex components and the engineering challenge of jamming them into a handheld device without making it bulky. Verizon said it locked the new BlackBerry as part of its emphasis on ensuring network quality for customers, this time outside the United States. But that policy disables one of the most popular attributes of GSM phones, all of which feature a slot for a removable, postage-stamp sized card that stores a user’s account information. The ability to remove that card, called a SIM, enables a user to buy multiple GSM phones and use whichever one suits the occasion.
More importantly in this case, GSM also enables a traveler to use a single phone, but buy wireless service from different providers in different countries. Then, by slipping the appropriate SIM into the phone in a given country, the user can cut back on the steep international roaming fees charged by carriers.
Vodafone Group PLC, which owns 45 percent of Verizon Wireless, will be providing much of the overseas roaming service for Verizon’s 8830. So by locking the BlackBerry 8830 to only work with a Verizon SIM, those two companies will be sure to capture the revenue from any calls made with the device from another country.
But what about Sprint Nextel? Long desirous of a international solution, does this signal something greater for the perennial stepchild of U.S. wireless carriers? Are they looking for an international acquisition to complement their very good U.S. coverage? Or maybe Sprint is the acquisition target. There are many international partners that would compliment Sprint Nextel’s significant footprint in the U.S. What about Orange and NTT DoCoMo? Both would complement the other’s respective coverage well. NTT DoCoMo has long wanted a U.S. presence and with Sprint Nextel, they get a large swath of valuable U.S. wireless spectrum in which to build out their 3G and 4G services…something that the Japanese market has long outpaced that of the U.S. in usage and capabilities.
Palm Takeover Expected This Week?
As reported by Reuters “Palm Inc. could be sold for at least $20 per share this week and at least four bidders are interested, including private equity firm Texas Pacific Group, according to unnamed sources cited by technology news Web site Unstrung.com.” As Reuters points out “Sources have previously told Reuters that Palm hired Morgan Stanley to pursue a buyer.” There may be a potential for other bidders as well, namely Nokia or Motorola Inc., This could turn into a very interesting series of events for Palm. We’ll keep you posted as the story unfolds.
iTV From Apple To Be Released 2007?
A quick reminder from Incipio: We’ve all heard about the new Apple set-top-box code name “iTV”. Announced to be released in the first quarter of 2007 the anticipation is growing and it’s expected for this new device to be launched at this year’s MacWorldExpo. The iTV is designed to be able to send all content (TV shows, Music, Movies, and other multimedia) to your regular TV. It includes HD capabilities and it requires no power brick. Incipio has the HDMI cables you will need once it’s released. The Incipio “Tarot” Card Reader is also designed to work with the Apple iTV and is now available.
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Low Pricing On All HDMI Apple TV Compatible Cables
A quick reminder from Incipio: As we mentioned in our previous article about the Apple TV (formerly iTV) it will have High Definition Capabilities. Incipio Technologies has decided to offer HDMI cables at prices below any of our competition. Our closest competitor offers a 6.6′ cable for $19.99 our 6′ cable will be offered at $18.99. The following is a list of features on all our cables.
- Provides digital high-definition video (720p/1080i/1080p).
- Supports 8 Channels of Stunning Audio (5.1 and 7.1 digital surround sound)
- All-in-one digital AV Cable for easy instalation with your HDTV or home theater.
- FLEXOLAST shielding jacket provides excellent durability and incresead flexibility.
- 24K gold contacts protect the contact against corrosion and while delivering maximum digital Audio and Video transfer.
