Email News: Funk-eList : 2006 newsletters

Sent 06/10/06
Emailed Funk-eList members to advise of Industry News & Reviews, updates on Apple iPods and Microsoft Zune, our new product lines for iPods and Mobile Phones.
 

FunkyCoverz	Funk-Elist Newsletter	October 2006
2006/02

 
Hi Funk-Elisters

What’s News this month?

We have a bunch of stuff for you - we announce our new iPod and mobile phone products, provide some industry news & product reviews, tell you about some new payment options, gift vouchers and much more…

INDUSTRY NEWS AND REVIEWS

We have a new section on the website - check out our Industry News and Reviews page to read about emerging trends in digital technology - where we will review products that complement our covers and accessories.

What can you do? Thanks for asking. If you would like to see reviews of any particular mobile phone, iPod or other digital music player, complete a product review request on our Industry News and Reviews page.
 
APPLE NEWS

Last month Apple rolled out new releases of their iPods.

New iPod - 30Gb and 80Gb: Apple estimated shipping within 24 hours
Apple introduced the newest iPod, the updated 5th generation iPods. The updated iPods feature a brighter and more vibrant colour display, better battery life, gapless playback and enhanced software. Coming in 30Gb (7,500 songs) and now 80 Gb (up to 20,000 songs - replacing the previous version 60 Gb).
Read review by CNet.com.au

New iPod nano: Apple estimated shipping within 24 hours
Apple also introduced the 2nd generation iPod nano in 2Gb, 4Gb or 8Gb, which has a scratch-resistant aluminium body and 24 hr battery life. Competitively priced, the new iPod nano features the Apple click wheel, a lighter design and is available in silver, pink, green, blue and black (though not all colour options available for all memory sizes).
Read review by PCMag.com. PCMag Editor gives the Nano 4.5 stars out of 5.
Read review by CNet.com.au

nb: Apple and Nokia have gotten their heads together on a new nano gadget to help with your exercising. More on this next month...

iPod shuffle: Available by pre-order from Apple
The 2nd generation iPod shuffle was also released. Apple is quoted as saying "it's the world's smallest digital music player". It's nearly half the size of the original and weighing just 15.5 gms, with a built-in wearable clip.

Upgraded iTunes 7: (free download)
Alongside the player updates, Apple announced iTunes 7. Better navigation and general interface, game downloads and more. Anyone purchasing the new iPods will need to upgrade to iTunes 7.

 
MICROSOFT NEWS

Not to be out done, Microsoft announced more details on their much anticipated Zune.

The Zune is Microsoft's answer to the iPod. Microsoft has been only strategically releasing snippets of information about the Zune at a time, though some features that have been confirmed are: three colour options, 30Gb player with a 3-inch screen and an FM tuner. Using wireless capabilities (WiFi), the ability to communicate with other players is going to be a key feature of the Zune. The US will have the player before Christmas, however its unknown at this stage when it will be released in Australia.

Read the Microsoft Zune News Release (14/09) and Zune update (28/09).

 
NEW PRODUCTS AND OFFERS

Following the new Apple iPod releases, we’ve finally been able to include some iPod specific items in our range.

Check out our funky new STM covers and pouches - iPod Cocoon and iPod nano Cocoon (these covers were selected as they suit most, if not all, generation iPods); and our iPod Nano holsters.



AND our much anticipated new arm-band pouches for your MP3, iPod or mobile phone from Mobile Wrap for whenever you are mobile.


**Our Mobile wraps have now been replaced with Sumajin SportPockets**

As always, keep up-to-date by reading our news and special offers page.

This month we announced the option to pay by Direct Deposit (for those customers not wanting to pay by credit card, or who have not got a PayPal debit account set up). We have also introduced the option to purchase $10, $20 or $50 Gift Vouchers for those hard to buy for friends and family. What a great idea with Christmas just around the corner!

We’ll also have some more products in before Christmas.
 
CALL FOR "HANDY TIPS"

Each update we’ll also try and provide some handy tips for mobile phones, iPods, MP3 players (or any of their relevant accessories). So, we want to hear from you! Have you any handy tips that you’d like to share with our readers? If so, let us know and we’ll publish your tips.

Given Apple iPods are the flavour of this update, we’ve come across a tip on How to Remove Scratches from your iPod by Adam Pash of About.com (especially handy with the 1st generation iPod Nano).
 
NEXT UPDATE:

What to look for in our next Funk-Elist newsletter:

- Apple and Nokia have gotten their heads together on a new iPod nano gadget to help with your exercising. More on this next time...
- Tips for mobile phones, including how to extend your mobile phone's battery life
- More product reviews (send in those requests)


So until then, thanks for your time - share this with all your friends and help create a buzz...

Ciao for now
FunkyCoverz Management