Showing posts with label iPod. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iPod. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Apple iPod Touch: What Are The Great Features You Can Expect?

ipod touch
The Apple iPod Touch is latest version of iPod available in the market today and many people are crazy about it. In fact, people today just can't seem to get enough of the iPod Touch. So, just what is the Apple iPod Touch? what's so different about it from other iPods out there? What can you expect from this multimedia player?

Basically iPod Touch is a multimedia player like current conventional iPod but is integrated with multi touch screen technology and a larger LCD screen .This is the key feature on why the iPod Touch is very appealing for many people . However, for some people, it is the amount of memory it has. Starting from 8GB up to the 32GB version, you will see that you will be able to store huge amounts of data in the iPod Touch. From mp3 audio files to mp4 video files, you will see that the iPod Touch can store numerous amounts of data, including pictures.

However, these aren’t just the only things that the iPod Touch is capable of. There are more great features that the iPod Touch can offer.

One great feature of the iPod Touch is that it will enable user to access internet. Thanks to its built-in WiFi mobile platform, the iPod Touch can now enable its user to go online while inside a WiFi hotspot. What this means is that with the iPod Touch, you will now be able to check your surf the web,watch online videos on YouTube, emails and even let you check out your MySpace or Facebook accounts.

So you don’t have to run to a desktop computer with an active internet connection in order for you to check your important emails. With the iPod Touch, you can simply go online if you are in the WiFi hotspot, check your emails and also reply to your emails.

Weighing only approximately 120 grams, with the dimensions of 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.31 inch, you will see that carrying it will not be a problem at all. You can just put it in your pocket and enjoy listening to your favorite music anywhere and anytime.

The LCD screen is 3.5 inch with a resolution of 154 kilo pixels. With such screen you will be able to watch your favorite videos on it in crystal clear quality.

Another great thing about the iPod Touch is the improved battery system. When listening to music alone, it will be able to last for 22 hours. Combine video playback and you will be able to enjoy watching your favorite videos without the batteries dying out for five hours straight.

As you can see, the iPod Touch can offer much more than just a great mp3 player and video player, but it will also be able to offer you much more. You will see why the iPod Touch is known by a lot of people as the true personal computer.

So, if you need a real personal computer and one that will be able to easily fit your pocket, the iPod Touch is one device that you should definitely have.




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Friday, February 27, 2009

Did You Know The New iPods Can Do All Of This?

Each new model that has been introduced has shown marked improvement over the last and they have also increased in the number of sizes and colors available while simultaneously offering more storage and download capacity. The intensity of the sound experience simply must be heard to be believed. Just in case you haven't been paying attention lately, here are some of the new cool things the iPod can do.

The all new click wheel will allow you to control a variety of functions with one finger, the shuffle mode from the top of the wheel will allow you to randomize your music play and you can operate the play, stop, pause, forward, and rewind all from the click wheel.

If you want to transfer files to your computer from your portable device you can find hidden files by right clicking on iPod and then choosing tools, and then options. Once in the control panel, select view tab, click hidden files, then show hidden files which will then make all of your files viewable. Now you can move music to your computer that you have bought.

A functional stopwatch is also included with a time zone clock utility. The device also has an iTunes control at the lower part of the screen that allows you to fast-forward and rewind as well as pick your play list and add songs to your favorites. A function also exists to allow you to back up and restore which lets you move your entire library. If you have a Mac you can use the preinstalled text to speech program to transfer any document or webpage into an MP3.

You can also perform synching functions from the menu bar which will let you synch you calendars, address book, pictures and more. If you opt for the optional dock you can use it as a remote control for your iPod and listen to your tunes all over the house through your TV or stereo.

Another really cool feature that I like a lot is the audio books availability allowing you to download books from over 9,000 titles and synch them with your computer. If you are buying the unit for a child, there are even built in parental controls so that you can put limits on what podcasts and music your child is able to access. With the all new iPod there has never been an easier way to access multiple forms of entertainment from audi books to photos.



Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about iPods as well as Electronic Toys and Gadgets at www.electronictoysplus.com

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Video Goggles Are The New Way To Watch Movies

video goggles glasses
Video goggles may sound like a futuristic concept, like something out of your favorite science movie, but they are actually one of the most innovative ways to watch movies when you are on commuting on a plane, train, or bus, or when you simply want to watch movies around the house.

The average American spends over 100 hours a year commuting. While most of this commute time is by motor vehicle, a vast majority of business travelers also log in weekly hours on planes, trains, and buses.

The longest and shortest commute states, respectively, are New York and Montana, but when you consider that the shortest is thirty minutes, you can see that this time can really add up, and this statistic does not take into account the time spent by the business travelers and commuters.

This is time that can be spent doing work, reading, and of course, taking a much needed break by watching a favorite movie. In addition, non business travelers in the United States can expect to take at least one plane trip per year, so virtually everyone, then, can benefit from the ability to watch movies privately and on the go.

If you have a video Ipod, you know how convenient it is to be able to download movies online, and take your Ipod with you to watch them wherever you go. Less convenient, however, is the small screen and the sometimes compromised sound quality depending on the type of headphones you have.

Companies that make video goggles have addressed this problem by making eyewear that looks like regular sunglasses, but allows the wearer to watch movies in full screen format, and in some cases, with stereo quality sound. This way, if you don't like the inflight movie, or if the commute has you bored and looking for a distraction, you can literally slip on your glasses and enter your own private movie theater.

You can also use video eyewear to watch movies around the house, which is nice if you want to watch a movie that other people in the house are not interested in. Depending on the model, these glasses allow for peripheral vision correction and have an adjustable viewing range.

It may sound like a futuristic concept, but many major retailers carry these products, and people are taking notice and purchasing them for themselves and as gifts. Video goggles may just replace the way that the family watches TV, together, but separately at the same time.





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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Facts About Mp3 Player, Mp4 Player And Ipod

The invention of the MP3 player, with MP4 player and iPod following it, has revolutionized the music industry. These lightweight, reasonably priced, portable music gadgets are almost everywhere you look. Earlier they used to be the obsession of the geeks, nerds and the electronic enthusiasts but today these players are a must have consumer electronic item for almost everyone whether it is the stay at house mom, working business executive, fitness freak joggers, teenagers or even the bored granddad.

MP3 player has personalized music like never before. The MP3 craze has reached its peak with people wanting more and more features in their players. What they want is to download their complete collection of music in their player. You can download and store more than thousands of songs inexpensively into your device and listen to it whenever you want; whether at office or at home or tolerating a boring lecture or even struggling past a heavy traffic jam. A music player seems to be in every hand nowadays. These are wireless, portable, wonders of music and entertainment that can store, systematize and play music on demand.

The three main types of digital audio players are MP3 CD Players that can play both data CDs and audio CDs with MP3 format files, Flash-based Players that are solid state devices with internal media or memory cards type external media and Digital Jukeboxes like the apple iPod and Creative Zen which can read digital audio files from a hard drive. These types of players are the most advanced in technology and have high memory ranging from 1.5 GigaByte to 100 GigaByte.

There is a myth regarding MP3 and MP4 player as Mp4 being a successor of Mp3 player, but these two are different things. Fundamentally, Mp3 is a specific category of audio format while Mp4 is actually a container format. But an Mp4 player can also play Mp3 files besides MP4 format files with complete clarity just like the original player.

The iPod was introduced by Apple Inc. and was launched in October 2001. The varieties of iPod available today include video fifth generation iPod, the small iPod nano and the display free iPod shuffle. You can use Apple`s iTunes software to transfer music of your choice to the devices. An iPod supports and plays MP3, AAC, AIFF, Protected AAC, WAV and some other audio file formats. The Apple iPod also has some additional features like displaying text files, viewing contacts and synchronizing it with the host computer, gaming facilities like the Brick, solitaire, Parachute and Music Quiz. A lot of accessories have been made for the iPod such as sound recorders, wired remote control, FM radio tuners, and cables for enabling TV connections.

iPods have often been criticized due to their short life-span, delicate hard drives.There are also some health risks associated with frequent use of these players which can lead to loss in audio capacity and can also lead to absent mindedness.

All of these music players are portable and use either a semi-permanent rechargeable battery or conventional batteries that can be disposed or recharged. Some MP3 / MP4 players also have additional features like playing FM stations, games, microphone for voice recording, address storage book and etc.

The MP3 player have created a huge mass hysteria amongst some age groups leading to many companies joining the bandwagon to design and market different types of MP3, MP4 players and iPods. It has also given rise to an entirely new industry of downloading sites. This heavy competition has forced companies to find new and innovative use of these players like incorporating features like camera, mobile and etc.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Mini System - Small In Size But Big In Performance

music system from bose
If you are a music buff or simply enjoy music, chances are you are already in possession of some sort of a music system. Gone are the days when we had to laboriously wind up the gramophone or put the needle on the exact spot on the record-player and when we were traveling we had to be content with a good old portable radio. But, with new advances in technology, first came improved versions of the stereo, then the cassette player and now we are simply spoilt for choice because the market is inundated with newer and better audio and stereo products. The mind boggles at the wide array of choices and it can certainly confuse anyone looking to buy the latest equipment.

With shrinking spaces but advancing technology, it is now possible to buy a mini system of stereo and audio device which is also high on quality. If you are living in a small apartment or a dorm room, you might just want a mini system like an iPod or a MP3 player. These can come with speaker docks which you can put up in your rooms or office. The basics of a mini stereo system consist of a stereo receiver and speakers.

Portable CD players, iPods, MP3players have all but replaced the portable radio. Now, no matter where you go, you can always put your mini system in your pocket and be assured of enjoying your favorite music. What a relief especially on mind-numbing long-distance flights! Your morning walks can also be pepped up with music coming into your ears.

Some mini systems let you enjoy CDs and are also capable of charging your iPod. They have remote control and reflux speakers for better sound. It is possible to use the mini-stereo system for other purposes also.You can use it for an alarm clock or you can play a single CD or play music directly from the iPod. The mini system of stereo and audio device players come in a wide range from portable CD players to simple AM/FM radios. They also come with a wide selection of speakers.

The technology is so advanced that it does not matter whether you have the iPod nano, iPod shuffle or IPod video. You can convert any of these into a full-fledged music system with portable iPod speakers. The iPod stereo docking system provides optimum functionality. And, even if you do not have an iPod, you can still listen to music with a MP3 micro system. It is a fallacy to think that these will not work in a small stereo. In fact, an iPod or Mp3 player makes an important core component in a mini stereo/audio system and even a small DVD or CD player is able to run a big home theatre. So, you can easily combine your home and mobile stereo system.

Many MP3 players offer a whole lot more than simply play the digital audio. They are capable of letting you watch videos, listen to radio and are thus more versatile than people think them to be. Different players have different memory storage and depending upon that, you can store as many hours of music as you like literally in your pocket. The advantage of these mini systems is that their audio outs perform like any other audio part. Just imagine being able to carry your music with you wherever you go without the bulk.

Mini system of stereo and audio device player has come as a boon because you no longer have to allocate large areas in already shrunk spaces for your music system and a simple set of speakers will work wonders with the acoustics.


This article can be accessed in portuguese from the Article section of page www.polomercantil.com.br/eletronicos.php

Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for www.PoloMercantil.com.br.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

iPod Touch: The Touch Screen iPod

apple ipod touch
The iPod Touch launched by Apple Inc. is a marvelous gadget with touch screen option for accessing and opening icons, programs and files in the format of one's choice. This iPod comes with a stylus that aids in pinpointing at the screen for opening particular folders, files and getting to view the messages.

This digital music player has some very innovative features incorporated in it that allow the users to access music as well as video clips and picture files. One can enjoy music belonging to different genres in quite a few of the popular formats that is currently available. The capability to play video clips is no less amazing. And the power to access the Internet is like the icing on the cake. For young and fun loving users, this gadget is like a dream come true. The images get displayed on the large 3.5 inch multi-touch display screen that is capable of giving a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels.

This iPod touch comes with very neat dimensions. It measures 4.3 inches in height, 2.4 inches in width, 0.31 inches in depth and 120 grams in weight. It comes in a kit where one finds earphones, dock adaptor, polishing cloth, earphones, USB cable and quick start guide The gadget is very adept for people who want things in a compact form. As the device is connected with networks such as Wi-Fi, so it is possible to use it for the purpose of accessing the Internet even when one is on a move in a car or in a metro train. The WAP browser is a good option for surfing of the net and visiting various sites. One so can select items and download them for future use. The photo support and video support allows the users to view pictures and videos in all the popular formats on the screen of the device.

The memory of the iPod varies as one goes to its higher version. It, however, has 1 GB memory space and the memory of the other sets ranges from 6 GB to 8 GB. The battery of the device gives 22 hrs of music playback and 5 hrs of video playback.

Adam Caitlin is expert author of Telecommunication industry.Who writes on Cheap Mobile Phones, Simfree Mobile Phones and iPod Touch

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

How does an iPod Work?

An iPod is a portable device that is used to play audio files of MP3 or AAC format. Released in 2001, the iPod’s of today come in a variety of shapes and sizes with varying storage capacities, right from the 512MB iPod Shuffle to the 160 GB iPod Classic! IPod’s are compatible with PCs running Windows 2000 or Windows XP and Macintosh computers running Mac OS X. here is more on how iPod’s work!

IPod’s started off as portable music players, but today they can be used to play movies, view photos, play games, store text documents, set reminders and can also be used as an alarm clock! A regular iPod uses a tiny hard disk for storage; however the iPod Shuffle uses a kind of memory known as flash memory. Unlike regular computer memory, flash memory is much faster; uses less power and does not get reset on being switched off. Content is transferred from your Computer to your iPod using a USB cable.

IPod and iTunes
The best part about the iPod is its simplicity. All iPod’s are completely integrated with iTunes. ITunes is a software created by Apple, which is used to add and remove, content from an iPod. This happens automatically without any intervention from the user. With iTunes you can "rip" music from CD’s into MP3 or AAC formats to your computer.

When your iPod is connected to your PC, iTunes automatically updates your music library, keeping track of how often you played a song and also adds new songs and play lists to your iPod. An iPod can also be used on multiple computers; however synchronization occurs only in 1 direction. You cannot transfer songs from your iPod to a computer. However, the iPod can be used as a hard-drive to transfer data over different computers but will not be able to play this data.

Supported Audio Formats
The iPod can play AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) format in addition to standard MP3 audio format. Audio files in ACC format being smaller and of the same quality as compared to MP3 files, makes song management on your iPod much quicker. In addition to this, iTunes comes with a built in converter that is capable of converting most audio format to MP3 or AAC.

Skip Protection
The iPod is designed for people with an active lifestyle. It is compact and light enough to take with you wherever you go. In addition to the hard drive, the iPod has a memory cache, which is made up of solid-state memory. Therefore, it has no mechanical or moving parts and is not affected by movement of the device. The iPod offers up to 20 minutes of skip protection, so whether it’s walking or mountain climbing u can do so without skipping a beat!

Non-Music Features
Videos – The iPod can be used to play videos in MPEG-4 or H.264 codecs. Adding videos to your iPod can be a little inconvenient as the above formats are not easily available. But never fear there’s a wide range of video converters available for free on the Internet.

Audio Books – The iPod can also play Audio books very conveniently. When you have stopped listening, it keeps track of the exact point and chapter that you were on, so you can resume listening from where you left off. Most players do not come with this feature and users are left searching for the point they left off. In addition to this there is also an option to play audio books faster than normal the normal rate, which is pretty useful when there’s a lot of material.
So people that’s all that there’s to know about the working of your iPod.

Article By Natasha Bantwal