The iPod’s bid for world domination continues at a frenetic pace. Last week we reported how major airlines will be offering iPod seat connectivity by mid-year, but low-cost Mexican airline Volaris leap-frogged the competition this month by purchasing a stash of 30 GB 5G iPods and loaning them to fliers for free. After the test-run, the customers can rent the players for only 50 pesos ($5 USD). The devices are pre-loaded with music and Mexican programming, which will be expanded to include U.S. sitcoms and additional music genres. We’e thinking an ingenious someone at Volaris is getting a promotion right about now…

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Gallery: Mexican Airline Volaris Renting 5G iPods To Fliers

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Now you can pimp a ride for your iPod. Place it in this mini-Escalade and its lights flash, its tires spin, and it will move to the music. The Corgi iCar is equipped with speakers to play your tunes, or put it in dance mode and watch it shimmy to its own music. Additionally, it works with any music source such as an MP3 player, CD player, Walkman, or radio. Available in black or white, the musical SUV carries a MSRP of $29.99, and can be purchased online at Amazon or Target.

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Gallery: iCar Keeps a Beat

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Here's how to get the show:
|Download| - iPod-formatted H.264
|Download| - Apple TV High Resolution
|Download| - MPEG-4

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Gallery: The Bleeding Edge 151: Atlantic Waterproof and Shatterproof iPod Cases

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Sometimes it’s the simplest invention that yields the greatest convenience. What inspired this profundity? The SendStation Dock Extender, a small device that lets you plug your iPod into its docking station (or iPod speaker system), while still in its case or skin! Using a removable support and one of three interchangeable caps, you can dock your iPod, regardless of the case or skin it’s in, as long it has a dock connector opening. Works with 3G iPods on up, and even the upcoming iPhone if you’re planning ahead. The Dock Extender will be available soon, with price still to be determined.

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Gallery: Dock Your iPod While Still in its Case with SendStation’s Dock Connector

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As I was Twittering, Software Update popped up and notified me that there is a WWAN Support Update available. What does this mean? Since I am posting from a MacBook Pro, it means that Apple is adding support in OS X for even more cards for hopping online. Included are a bunch of Novatel products, like the Novatel Merlin XU870 ExpressCard (HSDPA) for Cingular, and the V740 ExpressCard for Verizon that supports EVDO Rev. A. The full message is below:

The WWAN Support Update v1.0 provides SW support for the following WWAN products:

Available on the Cingular network:

• Novatel Merlin XU870 ExpressCard (HSDPA)

Available on the Sprint network:

• Novatel Wireless Merlin EX720 Express Card (EVDO Rev. A)
• Novatel Wireless Ovation U720 USB Modem (USB Adapter, EVDO Rev. A)

Available on the Verizon network:

• Novatel XV620 ExpressCard (EVDO Rev. 0)
• Novatel V740 ExpressCard (EVDO Rev. A)
• Novatel Wireless Ovation U720 (USB Adapter, EVDO Rev. A)

If you’re on a Mac notebook, rev up Software Update for the download.

Gallery: Apple WWAN Support Update 1.0 Released

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As if iPods weren’t ubiquitous enough (and we mean that in a good way), by mid-year select airlines will have iPod seat connections that will keep your little buddy powered and charged during the flight. Even better, using the dock connector port, you will be able to display the video content from the iPod on seat-back screens. It’s all about synergy, as many airlines are currently improving and increasing their in-flight entertainment options. Apple is currently working with Delta, US Airlines, United, Continental, and others, with even more airlines on the horizon.

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Gallery: Coming Soon: iPod Connectivity on Airplanes

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|Download| - iPod-formatted H.264
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Gallery: The Bleeding Edge 146: iMainGo Portable iPod Speaker Case

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Gallery: The Bleeding Edge 145: iFrogz Custom iPod Covers

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Apple’s iTune store now has Lionsgate films available for purchase. Downloadable titles include “Terminator 2,” “Basic Instinct,” “Dirty Dancing,” and “The Blair Witch Project.” The online store carries over 4 million tunes, 350 TV shows, and now over 400 movies when you include their current distributors Paramount and Disney. Each flick can be yours for $9.99 at resolutions of 640 x 480 in what Apple claims is “near-DVD” quality. At that price, Arnold can let you know he’ll “Be Back” over and over again.

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Gallery: iTunes Store Features Lionsgate Films

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Gallery: The Bleeding Edge 135: The Belkin TuneStudio for iPod

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