SlashGear Japan
If you like listening to podcasts while on the go or even while just lounging at home, a new device called the Castgrabber is geared toward making listening to podcasts a super easy experience that requires no PC computer to hook up to.
The Castgrabber Podcast Downloader connects itself to the Internet automatically in order to download your favorite podcasts onto your PMP. A connection to the Internet is all you need. This takes some of the complication out of the process with syncing and all. All you have to do is select what you want to listen to through iTunes or your web browser.
It’s easy to install, works with iPods and most MP3 players and can even charge your MP3 player while you’re listening. It’s hard to say just how practical a device like this would be, but it would seem to cut down on time spent trying to synchronize your podcasts and fiddle with settings. The Castgrabber can be yours now for $119.95.
One Response to “CastGrabber Podcast Downloader requires no PC”
Dave Burckhard October 30, 2008
I hope the Castgrabber is a product that has come too late. It’s a great idea – the ability to download podcasts directly to a mobile device without need for a PC. Unfortunately, the device looks nearly as large as a PC and its cost a bit high — two factors working against it especially in light of rumors that the imminent next software update of the iPhone will include direct podcast downloading ability.
I applaud Castgrabber’s makers and I hope it makes millions if Apple isn’t smart enough to include its most needed direct podcast download ability in the next release.
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