Briefly: reviews; Texas Tech iTunes U

In brief: MacNN has reviewed the Swivel Aluminum Case from Core Cases as well as the XtremeMac Tango portable iPod speaker system, and Apple has inked a deal with Texas Tech to launch an iTunes U website for students attending the University. Today marks the final day that Italian consumers can turn in winning codes from 500ml Coke+iTunes bottles before a second Coke+iTunes initiative launches in the European country, and a new book has surfaced on extending iPod capabilities beyond music from the Take Control series of eBooks. MacNN has reviewed the Swivel Aluminum Case ($30) from Core Cases -- a video iPod stand made from aircraft-grade aluminum -- as well as the Tango from XtremeMac ($200, shown at right) -- an iPod speaker system with a slick white-and-black style that comes with a remote control.

iTunes U comes to Texas Tech

Texas Tech and Apple have inked a deal to create an iTunes U website for both faculty and students at the University. School president Jon Whitmore said he believes the world of communication has changed in recent years, and that in order to stay up to date the agreement was necessary.

"Apple was named (on April 20th) as the most trusted brand among the members of generation Y," Whitmore said. "Beginning last year, it became apparent that Texas Tech needed to enter into a conversation with Apple about how we could merge our brands and help our students."

Coke+iTunes sweepstakes in Italy, extending iPods

Italy's Coke+iTunes sweepstakes is coming to a close, but tomorrow a second initiative (Italian) will launch for Italian citizens with prizes for 123 days which include the same number of 80GB iPods and 83 Coca-Cola Live@MTV concert vouchers.... Take Control Books has published the second edition of "Take Control of Your iPod: Beyond the Music" ($10) by Steve Sande; almost entirely rewritten, the 134-page book covers the latest in iPod technology and explains the basics for new users.

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