Mustang & MJG: Please note that these batteries are for 1/2G iPods only. No go on 3G. I presume the heftier dimensions of the older units make it easier to pack in more battery power. (And may account for the price difference.) And installation really was easy. Surprisingly so. I had to...

On Friday, I received and installed Newer Technology's iPod replacement battery in my 20 GB 2G iPod (which I've owned for more than two years and use constantly). The new battery is 2100 mAh, reportedly +70% capacity versus the original. Installation was very easy! Cost was $39.00. The old...

iTunes has put up a preview (4 songs) of this forthcoming release (3/30). Everyone of them is outstanding (if you like Blues guitar). I wish the encoding was of higher quality. Clapton's work is usually well produced and these AAC rips are a tad mushy. Wait for the CD.

FWIW: My 2 year old 2G iPod began losing battery capacity, often dropping to two bars within an hour of initial play. I figured that was normal. Two years of heavy use and probably more than the 500 charge lifespan of the battery. A good excuse to get a new iPod (some logic!) though I wanted...

Nice review, Oliver. Thanks!

Well, I own all three (Ety ERp/s and the Shure E3c) and each has their place. For unamped, portable iPod use, the Shure's offer good sound, decent isolation and greater ease of use than the Ety's...and they are a good deal cheaper. They also offer bigger punch in the midrange than the Etys...

Oh yeah...Akitas. My original Akitas, Zeke and Zoe (avatar) passed away last year. Victor is the new pup (see here) .

Bangraman- your review was spot on! For portability, it is hard to beat the Shure's. I have been an Ety user for the past 18 months and I love their sound and isolation. What I do not always love are the contortions and mechanics necessary for a good seal. The Shure E3c's ease of use and...

I've spent more than is conscionable at B&H and have always found them to be top drawer in terms of product array and service.

I got my brother-in-law an iPod for Xmas, along with the XtremeMac case for 3G iPods and I was very impressed with the design and looks of the case. Fits in very securely. Access to controls is excellent. And the top flap is very padded for excellent protection. You can take a look here .

Dear Oakiris: I've got that CD and I do not have the sound problems that you reference. In fact, I consider it is a well produced CD. My bet is that you got a bummer CD.

Two albums that should be on your list are :[list=1]Miles Davis - Kind of BlueBenny Goodman - Live at Carnegie Hall[/list=1]

Another good one is Grundig's Mini World 100 PE. Very small, excellent reception and goes forever on two AA batteries. It's multi-band (FM, AM and SW) and it retails for $30. I'd guess that you can get it cheaper on eBay. And this radio is very robust! About a week ago, I accidentally...

I recommend that you a take a look at review comments here. They say it better than I could

For any fans of Joanie, I recommend her new CD, Dark Chords on a Big Guitar. The music is good, very good. And the disc is beautifully produced.