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Amazon Spindle

UPDATE: I missed the part of the story where the author in wired mentioned that this was a hypothetical piece of equipment. Nevertheless, my commentary still applies.

Earlier this week Apple announced the new iPod Shuffle. A device that could only be worse if it was made by Coby.

Wired is reporting that Amazon is looking to get into the game with a new type of device called the Spindle. While the images look like mock-ups, the concept may just work. Amazon’s music store may not have as rich of a catalog as iTunes, but its versatility makes it superior in many ways.

If Amazon can find a way to add the Spindle to the Kindle’s 3G network for music downloads, Apple may have a real fight on their hands. Especially if their innovative products continue to almost dare their beloved followers to prove their loyalty.

The Macbook Air, iPod Shuffle, and iPhone’s lack of background process are just a few examples of how Apple may become like Palm in the future. By releasing devcies that are just innovative enough to give competitors an idea of how to improve upon the concept and release a superior product.

Spindle: Amazon’s Secret Plan To Beat iTunes | Gadget Lab from Wired.com.

The new iPod Shuffle is tiny, but it also requires special headphones and features Steven Hawking voice overs.

Engadget has posted these images and video of the new iPod Shuffle. It is 4GB and very tiny, it also requires special headphones.

Rather than providing a very tiny LED readout of songs and playlists, they have hired Steven Hawking to talk over your music while it is playing – like a bad DJ who talks over the vocals.

Apples redesigned iPod shuffle hits 4GB, talks to you updated with video.

The HD3 3 minds watch

I am not a jewelry person, but I love nice watches. If I were rich, there are only two articles of clothing that I would not buy at a mall. I would get a couple hand tailored suits and a really nice watch.

Watches have been a fascination for as long as I can remember. I can’t really spot expensive shoes and I can’t tell the difference between a $100 meal and Olive Garden, but I know a nice suit and a nice watch when I see them.

I am always on the lookout for the ultimate watch. When it comes to watches, I don’t go for simple and elegant. I prefer almost obnoxious with lots of complications. The perfect watch goes beyond the standard face dial. It must be amusing and create a conversation.

In my quest to discover the perfect watch, I have never been quite sure what the perfect watch would look like. Until this week.

hD3 Complications understands me. This company puts out the kind of watches that I would design. Especially the Bi-axial or Idalgo and the ThreeMinds.

Price: “Over $300,000”

I will stick with my Big Lots calculator watch for now.