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Apple now charges $1.99 per episode for standard resolution and $2.99 for a high-definition episode. Those are very high prices for content that is free over the air or with a cable subscription and that can be viewed only on PCs, iPods and iPhones.

But with the March release of the iPad, Apple is hoping that reasonably priced content plus the iPad’s huge, high-resolution screen will make paying for TV content more compelling.

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The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple met with at least one network last week to discuss the 99-cent pricing model. Apple is trying to “ignite the video part of iTunes,” a source said. Apple had originally been trying to strike subscription deals with TV networks and producers, but those efforts have stalled.

Will 99-cent TV shows drive adoption of the iPad? “That in itself probably won’t drive a lot of sales,” said Greg Sterling, principal analyst with Sterling Market Intelligence. Sterling believes the conventional wisdom that consumer disinterest in the iPad will dissipate when the device actually appears.

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Will Apple’s iPhone reshape the mobile phone market? Are there better devices actually available already? We put the iPhone head-to-head with its competition to see how it stacks up.

Gadget aficionados will no doubt have heard that Apple is launching the iPhone, its first mobile phone, in the US on 29 June. Here in Australia, though, we’ll have to wait until next year to get our grubby mitts on the sleek multimedia device. Apple recently published information comparing its hot little handset with the already available Nokia N95, Samsung BlackJack, Palm Treo 750 and the Blackberry Curve 8300.

Apple also recently upped the stated battery life of the iPhone from five to eight hours of talk time, 250 hours of standby, five hours of Internet browsing, seven hours of video playback and 24 hours of audio playback — 10 hours longer than Apple’s hard-disk based iPods.

The rumor mill for the next generation iPhone 4G is heating up yet again. According to a tweet posted by Eldar Murtazin (editor in chief of Mobile Review) on his twitter account, Apple has contacted Foxconn regarding orders for the next-gen iPhone. Foxconn is the manufacturer which Apple uses for their various products like the iPhone, Mac Mini and iPod line.

Last month, we informed you about a report from PinchMedia Analytics in which developer Pandav of iBart (a public transportation guide for the San Francisco train system) had a very pleasant surprise to learn. His app was installed and used on a device that identified itself as “iPhone 3,1″. It may be noted that exactly in the same time frame last year, Apple was discovered testing its iPhone 3GS (which is now identified as “iPhone 2,1”) in the San Francisco Bay area.

All these rumors are surely hinting towards a possible summer 2010 release of iPhone 4G with a faster processor, hopefully with atleast 5 megapixels camera, support for multi-tasking (perhaps?) and other improved functions.

The Yamaha YHT-S400 is a unique home theater package that consists of a subwoofer-integrated receiver and an extremely slim front speaker that fits in front of almost any TV.

The home theater system provides three 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs (and one output), Yamaha’s exclusive Air Surround Xtreme, UniVolume and Extended Stereo technologies for immersive audio for movies, sports and music experiences. continue reading…

The Creative Gigaworks HD50i speaker system delivers maximum stereo impact in a micro desktop design thanks to a combination of the Creative High Definition Driver technology, the Titanium Super Tweeter, and the BasXPort technology.

There is an easy access front knob for volume / power, and a blue LED shows when the speakers are on. In addition, you can also dock your iPod to enjoy your favorite music. If you are interested, you can buy the Creative Gigaworks HD50i speakers for $169.99. Each purchase comes with a remote controller.

However, if you’re one of the millions who now have an iPod and have become dangerously addicted to its crisp, clear sound, you may become slightly frustrated when the battery decides to run out in the middle of you getting down to your block rockin’ beats. Enter the the i3G Power Station.

Now don’t be fooled by the name, we’re not suggesting you cart around an entire power plant in your boot. No, this particular power station is somewhat more portable, fitting neatly into one’s pocket. The i3G is a handy pocket-sized iPhone or iPod backup battery pack.

It’s rechargeable via the same USB cable that you use to charge your iPhone or iPod and gives loads of extra backup power for when you’re on the road, abroad, locked in the loo, or any other time when normal charging facilities aren’t available.

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Geeks love to travel with laptops, iPod, cameras and other gadgets when they go on a long journey, and the portable Microwave Oven is ideal for such geeky travels. Just plug-in Portable Microwave Oven to any DC outlet or even to a car battery and make pizza, coffee or popcorn anywhere under the open sky. One can even use it to reheat food.

The best aspect of Portable Microwave Oven is its size and weight. It is small, almost can be mistaken to be a tool box and weighs mere 16 lbs and has power of 660 watts (uses dielectric heating) with which one can easily cook pizza or make popcorn in few minutes. This portable microwave unit has a handle and can be carried around easily.This Portable Microwave Oven can also be used even in offices to reheat food and make coffee. It will really make life of geeks very easy and take care of all food worries. This unit costs $299.95 which includes AC and DC adapters and cables and can be ordered at Hammacher.

Pacman fans and geeks who cannot live without their iPhone and iPod for a single moment and want to keep their favorite gadget safe and protected will simply love this Cozy Egoor iPhone iPod Pouch featuring their favorite Pacman on the front and back.

The more sophisticated a gadget the more safely it needs to be handled and kept away when not in use. Egoor iPhone iPod pouches are entirely handmade and are thick enough to protect the gadgets inside. The material of the pouch serves the purpose of cleaning the gadget too since it absorbs dust, wipes the screen without smudging it. Moreover, it is so thick that even if pouch slips or falls from the hand the gadget inside will not get a single scratch.

Egoor iPhone iPod cases and pouches are 12.5 cm by 8 cm in size and a single pouch which costs $15.00 can ordered from Etsy. These Pacman cases are so cute that geeks can easily give them as token gifts to near and dear ones who’ll always remember fondly while slipping in and out their favorite iPod and iPhones.