Oh Canada! $75 More For An Ipod?

The Canadian Private Copying Collective, which consists of composers, recording artists and record labels, is once again bringing a tax to the forefront that will raise the price of your iPod north of the United States border.

The debate is centered around artists beind properly compensated for the copying of their files onto an iPod.

David Basskin, who is on the Collective’s Board of Directors, says it shouldn’t be too difficult to have this tax passed by Parliament.

“When parliament passed the law in 1997, they could have attached a shopping list of media but they chose not to do that. They chose to let the law flex with the technology because there were none in 1997,” he said. “What the court hasn’t dealt with yet is the status of an iPod (as a whole).”

If passed, the tax could raise the price of an iPod by $75.

Gift ideas for the addict who likes water

Discovery Tri-Fold Wireless MP3 Shower Mirror

Bathe and shave to your favorite tunes with this wireless MP3 shower mirror.

• Powerful FM transmitter projects a wireless signal from any iPod, MP3 player, CD player or TV within a range of 100 ft.
• High quality water proof speakers
• FM radio and LED clock
• Lighted, fog-free mirror for shaving and grooming in the shower
• Secures to shower walls with included suction cups or adhesive tape

The fogless mirror lets you listen to your favorite music while saving you time in the morning.


iHome iH21 Water-Resistant Streaming iPod Dock and Speakers

Consisting of a dock and matching speakers, the iH21 let's you beam your tracks to the basement, the kitchen, and even your bedroom. Plus, the speaker is water-resistant and remote control-friendly. (thanks, Gizmodo!)




H2O Audio for nano (2nd Gen)

• Is NOT compatible with the iPod nano (1st Gen)


• Submersible up to 10ft/3m (when paired with H2O Audio Waterproof Headphones)


• Commander™ Scroll Wheel allows function of the iPod Click Wheel in the water or while wearing a glove

Only 17 shopping days until Christmas! ;-)