Friday, September 14, 2007

Video Ipod - Not For Your Eyes Only

Today, any thought of buying a digital, portable music player directs to many a possibilities. But an account of the popularity check gives a clear idea that one that leaps ahead in every competition is one or the other iPod variety. Sleek and simple in looks while perfect in performing the role of a device facilitating music to millions. Now, after successfully donning the role of a music console, the same device has integrated technology to accommodate videos too. And like each of their 'simply audio' siblings, video iPods too are all geared up to meet expectations of the millions. Lets take a note of their specialities.

Apple's iPod with video comes in 30 GB, 60 GB and 80GB (along with some special editions) varieties; all in some black and white colour variants (except iPod U2 being grey). Based on their evolution in terms of technology assortment, each segments are categorised under various generations of video iPods. The latest of which comes under 5.5 generation with supports for videos in MP4 and H.264 formats. All these versions of iPods come with larger screen, lyrics support and music search function. As a common feature to all these upgraded versions, the mechanical scroll wheel replaces touch-sensitive click wheel while flash memory displaces hard disks present in the earlier specimen. The 4GB red iPod nano with its 8GB sibling are two of the newer varieties of iPods with video functionality.

Already seen with loads of up-gradations, an Apple video iPod runs equally well with windows and Mac based programmes. If a fifth generation iPod plays video in MP4 (up to 2.5 Mbit/s) and H.264 (up to 1.5 Mbit/s, with baseline profile only) formats it also runs movies, TV shows, music videos purchased from various online stores. And all exclusive of widely popular iTune software aiding thousands iPod user in downloading favourite music tracks and video in no time. Today, via an Apple iPod AV cable or an iPod dock that uses an S-video cable, an iPod can help in playings videos or photo slide-shows on a television set, projector or monitor. Now, see videos or listen to your favourite tracks, as video iPods, Apple comes all equipped to match every variety of your demands. All for ears, eyes and both!

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Adam Caitlin is expert mobile phone deals author.