Further evidence that Darth Vader invented the iPod
Filed under: Apple Fanboyism, Hardware, Humor, Photos, design, iPod nano
Extremely long-time readers may recall that I uncovered evidence that Darth Vader in fact invented the iPod.
(above: the iPod was conceived a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away¦)
Well, I uncovered further evidence while watching the season finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. As you can see, in the episode entitled “Hostage Crisis”, we can clearly see Anakin Skywalker (AKA Darth Vader lite) build an iPod nano out of spare parts.
OK, maybe this theory is a bit far-fetched, but you gotta admit it certainly makes more sense than Anakin building C3PO.
Celebrity Mac Chick Sighting: Evangeline Lilly
Filed under: Apple Fanboyism, Awesomeness, Celebrity Mac Chick, iPod nano
Wow, this makes LOST even MORE confusing. How did Freckles get an iPod? Is this iPod in the past, present, future, or all in Desmond’s mind?
[via UseMyComputer]
Review: Audioengine W2 (AW2) Premium Wireless Adapter for iPod
Filed under: Product Reviews, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, iPod nano
I’ve been a fan of Audioengine’s high end speakers ever since I checked out their A5’s a couple years back, followed by their equally impressive little brother the A2s, so when they put out a new audio accessory, I always take notice. I’ve also been a fan of their AW1 wireless adapters that let you stream your audio from your computer to your home stereo, and have found it to be more reliable than my home AirPort Express, which often craps out even with a full signal for some reason. Well, Audioengine has taken that robust audio streaming goodness from the AW1 and ported it to an iPod/iPhone specific model that is as idiot proof as wireless audio can be, while still maintaining the respect they have for high-quality sound. Behold the creatively named, AW2.
The AW2 is a two-part streaming system, just like the AW1. In fact, the AW2 receiver is Read more
Police force woman to give up her iPod as cab fare
After 20 swipes of 20-year-old Nataie Lenhart’s credit card resulted in 20 “declined” messages, cab driver Mohammed Islam called 911. The responding officers to the “crime” scene (JFK International Airport) then proceeded to come up with one of the more bizarre (if not illegal) solutions to the problem – They forced Lenhart to give the cab driver her $140 Red iPod nano as payment. The fare was only $49, but the officers insisted Natlie surrender her iPod to Islam or be taken “downtown”.
Above: Lenhart, left, and cab driver Islam, right.
To his credit, the driver, Islam, did not want the iPod, but took it at the officer’s insistence. “What am I going to do with the iPod? There’s no headphones!” Islam wondered. The unorthodox exchange went down December 8, and Islam still has the iPod, and would like to return it to Lenhart in exchange for the $49 fare. The Port Authority has said such actions are against its policies, and is investigating if the officers stepped out of bounds in ordering the iPod be given as compensation.
Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader The Schaff for the tip!
[via the New York Post]
“The 12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaway: Day 2
Filed under: Awesomeness, Free Stuff, contests, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, iPod nano
[Thank you - we have our winner, this contest is now closed. Congrats to faithful Macenstein reader Adam!]
On the Second Day After Christmas, Macenstein gave to you (or, more accurately, gave you a chance to win…) A pair of Creative EP-830 Earphones!
Do you hear what I hear? Well, you might, once you pop these bad boys into your ears! Ergonomically designed with 3 differently-sized earbuds to accommodate any ear (assuming you’ve never worked in a circus sideshow), these in-ear earphones offers extra comfort and excellent noise-isolation capability for your music listening pleasure.
To enter: Well, I’m always looking to broaden my musical tastes a bit, so since this is an audio-related giveaway, leave me a comment where you tell me the one song I should be listening to, in your opinion. Winner will be picked randomly 7 days later and notified (kind of like in The Ring, only with less killing… we hope). Open to all readers world-wide. Good luck, and thanks for reading Macenstein! (Oh, and be sure to enter ALL our “12 Days AFTER Christmas” Giveaways!)
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