Apple Ipod Touch Speakers

My wife has some great speakers that I can plug in my Apple Ipod Touch. We rented a car that didn't have an mp3 plug so we brought this along and it worked great.

It also recharges the player at the same time. Very cool to bring when you are traveling.

Reformatted my iPod Touch

I tried reformatting my Ipod Touch and it was very easy to do. I was attempting to roll back the firmware update so I could try to use this TV output wire. Unfortunately, it just removes your data and applications, but it keeps the most up to date o/s so the firmware prevents the fake apple part from working.

This really is a bit annoying. I understand why they do it. They are simply greedy. I like to use usb drives and other attachments on my laptop and netbook, and other companies allow these peripherals to work even though they are not made by the same manufacturer. This apple strategy is a big turn off.

I was looking forward to the Apple Ipad at one point, but after seeing what they have decided to do, I must say there are better alternatives out there.

The Apple Ipod touch TV video

I bought one of these ipod touch video wires from ebay and hooked it up to my TV. It didn't work. Apparently, after reading the forums, there is software built in to the apple ipod that updated in the 2nd generation that recognizes un-authentic apple hardware. Prior to that, this would have worked on the 1st generation.

This is a disappointment because all of the original apple equipment is overpriced at the retail level. Many other gadgets I have allow me to use any type of equipment from other manufacturers. For example most USB devices will work on my laptop and netbooks.

I contacted the seller and he refunded my money no questions asked. I guess you have to expect these things when dealing with apple products.