In the time it takes me to download a CD to my iPod, I can write 2 posts, walk the dogs and vaccum the house. (Okay, I made the vacuuming up -- I'm not even sure where the thing lives.)

But the iLoad is fast -- letting you transfer material from your CDs to you iPod at 5 times faster than computer time. It makes sense to go direct from the CD to the iPod, doesn't it?

Music and track names are transferred as well. Your content is secure because using iLoad, you can back up your valuable music, video and data onto USB external hard drives or a replacement iPod. And you don't take up space on your computer as well.

On their site, they claim the iLoad device can update its system software for new features and increased performance which means it won't be obsolete in 6 months. For $299 It better not be.

Wingspan just announced that it will support the recently announced Apple iPhone. iLoad users would simply plug their iPhone into the iLoad device, insert a CD and copy it directly to the iPhone without the need for iTunes or a computer.

iLove it.