Since buying an iPod Touch, I’ve been seeking ways to integrate the device into our media system.  Being a Microsoft Windows Media Center user, you wouldn’t think this would be very easy but as it turns out, there are several options that will not only allow you to stream content to a Touch/iPhone but remote control your HTPC as well.  I was pleasantly surprised at the number of apps available to turn your portable device into a full use remote control.  I’ve used two so far and you’ll find all …

Yep, I did it.  A certified Microsoft fanboy went against everything he believes and bought an iPod Touch.  I’ve moved towards the darkside and while it hurts a bit, there are reasons for it.  I thought this would be a good opportunity to, not review the Touch, but explain how people’s views can change and the reasons behind it.  First is a little history.
I’ve been a Zune owner since the Zune80 was released.  I liked the fact that it was from MS since I use a lot of their …

Oh do we have fun this week!  After moving through a ton of reader email and comments (THANK YOU!), Josh and Adam get into the question of fair use and recorded TV.  How long should you be allowed to keep your recordings?  Can you archive them forever or are you obligated to buy the DVD series once it’s available?  We try to focus on these questions this week.  (Notice I said we try.  We stray a bit!)
We had some great emails and comments this week and you’ll find links …

Sometime last week rumors started that Apple was looking to expand upon the Apple TV platform and add DVR and recording functionality.  This rumor included the possibility that Apple may release an LCD that would have the Apple TV platform built in.  It seems that the rumors were, however, just that.
At a recent meeting with analysts, Apple Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer put those rumors down stating that DVR and other broadcast integration simply didn’t fit into Apple’s business plans.
It would have been curious to see what Cupertino could …

It’s summer time.  Time to be hiking, camping, and spending time at the beach.  When you do you don’t want to be ignoring your friends and family by sticking some earbuds in.  While there are a ton of iPod speaker systems out there, Logitech has a few new ones they’d like you to take a look at.
First up is the S315i.  It looks sleek, weighs in at 1.74 pounds and provides 20 hours of playback on a single charge.  That’s just about enough for a weekend in the woods …

The battle of one-ups-manship is in full swing between Apple and Palm in regards to iTunes syncing.  As reported last week, the latest iTunes update (8.2.1) killed your hopes of syncing your media collection with the Palm Pre using the popular software.  Well, it seems that Palm has been busy in the last week.  With the 1.1 update to WebOS, iTunes syncing has been restored. 
Though there are 3rd party apps that’ll do the sync for you, a ton of people enjoy using iTunes and it looks as though …

You had to know this was coming.  Apple has released an update for iTunes which effectively shuts down Palm Pre syncing.  The new iTunes (8.2.1)  fixes the loophole Palm was using to allow the Pre to use the popular music cataloging software.  CNet has confirmed this by installing the software and watching their Pre NOT sync up.
Luckily there are options whether or not your want to continue to use iTunes.  1:  Don’t update.  It’s not required and version 8.2 will continue to work just fine.  2:  Use a different …

It seems that you can now buy your music just like your dad did back in the 70s.  Kinda.
iTunes is now offering you the chance to pick up what they’re calling D45’s.  Sold just like the 45 RPM records of old, you get two tracks.  A single and then some type of B-side track from the artist.  Taking a quick look, there are packs from Prince, Van Halen, Rod Stewart, The Doors, and a slew of others.  All mainly older groups that you young Whipper-Snappers probably never heard of.
The …

Not too long ago, one of the bigger stories in portable media was that the Palm Pre would be able to sync with iTunes when it was released.  By using some programming magic, Palm did its best to make sure that people could use the most popular media syncing software with their phone.  Other PMPs have been able to do this in the past but with the Pre being highly anticipated, it was kind of a big deal.
CNet is reporting this week that Apple has now updated their support …

The Gen 3 iPod Shuffle is a pretty neat looking device.  And that’s coming from a Zune user.  It’s light, compact and has enough storage to get you through a workout or run.  What it doesn’t have a whole lot of is easy to use buttons.  Going fast on a treadmill doesn’t make it easy to skip track with the Shuffle’s design.
Scosche has decided to help out with the tapStick.  The little case like device connects to your Shuffle and provides three well placed buttons that will allow you …