Theres a very easy and quick way any iPod Video owner can use to get their favorite movies into their iPod Video. But first, we have to know what video formats the iPod works with. There are various types of video formats:
- DVD - AVI - DivX - XviD - WMV - ASF - RM - RMVB - Mpg/Mpeg
They appear as an extension after the file name of your video... such as The Longest Yard.avi...So to feed your iPod with videos, all we have to do is convert these formats into the MP4 video format, which the iPod only allows. The MP4 format is very compressed and saves a lot of space on your iPod hard drive.
Here is what you need as basics:
- A Video-to-iPod Converter. There is software that converts any video format to the iPod MP4 format.
- A DVD Player installed on your computer. You can use iTunes to preview videos before they get put into your iPod.
- A DVD Ripper installed in your computer if you want to transfer DVD into your iPod. Also, there is a software which converts any video format plus the DVD format to the iPod MP4 video format.
- iTunes, which is free for download at the Apple website.
- And your Video iPod with its USB Cable.
Here is the Basic 3 Step Method:
1. Use your Video-to-iPod converter to locate the video you want to convert into the iPod MP4 format in your hard drive... and click select/convert. Remember in the 'Output Settings', select 'DivX 6.0 codec' for the optimum output. 2. If you want to copy DVD movies into your iPod, you need to use a DVD ripper to rip the DVD file out of the DVD...use the DVD ripper to select the movie you want to transfer to your iPod and click extract/rip. 3. Find the files that have been converted, DVD or Non-DVD using the iTunes Library. Make sure they appear in iTunes and test if they work. Load the MP4 files to your iPod by clicking 'Update iPod' under 'File' in iTunes.
There you go, a simple method to enjoy your movies - whatever you want, wherever you want and whenever you want!
http://www.iturboonline.com/Ipod-article-11.html
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Ipod Repairs
Knowing that you need to better understand this topic I recommend that you take 5 minutes to read what we have to say.
Who ever heard of such a tiny thing as the iPod being repaired? The fact that it might at some point in time need repairs is another matter altogether, but who would have thought that your iPod could even be repaired. More to the point, where can you go to get your iPod repairs done?
Well, the simplest answer to that one would have to be the Apple store. They are after all the makers of the iPod therefore it stand to reason that they will also have the ability to conduct the necessary iPod repairs.
This is all well and good if you’re within the warranty period, but what happens if your warranty has run out? You can still go to the Apple store to have your iPod repairs carried out, but you might find yourself facing a hefty fee for having this done.
The other thing that you could do is to find someone who will be able to do these repairs for you, and who won’t charge you an arm and a leg in the process.
After all if you have an older version iPod and the costs for the iPod repairs are so prohibitive that you might have to take out a second mortgage just to pay for the iPod repairs, you might as well sink that money into purchasing yourself a new iPod. After all, why throw good money after bad?
You won’t necessarily have to go around looking for a person to carry out the iPod repairs, because thanks to the innovations of technology these people will be able to be found on the internet most of the time...please continue on a site...
I hope this article provided you with the information you were looking for. I have many other articles online that may be of interest to you.
http://www.articlecube.com/Article/Ipod-Repairs/106140
Who ever heard of such a tiny thing as the iPod being repaired? The fact that it might at some point in time need repairs is another matter altogether, but who would have thought that your iPod could even be repaired. More to the point, where can you go to get your iPod repairs done?
Well, the simplest answer to that one would have to be the Apple store. They are after all the makers of the iPod therefore it stand to reason that they will also have the ability to conduct the necessary iPod repairs.
This is all well and good if you’re within the warranty period, but what happens if your warranty has run out? You can still go to the Apple store to have your iPod repairs carried out, but you might find yourself facing a hefty fee for having this done.
The other thing that you could do is to find someone who will be able to do these repairs for you, and who won’t charge you an arm and a leg in the process.
After all if you have an older version iPod and the costs for the iPod repairs are so prohibitive that you might have to take out a second mortgage just to pay for the iPod repairs, you might as well sink that money into purchasing yourself a new iPod. After all, why throw good money after bad?
You won’t necessarily have to go around looking for a person to carry out the iPod repairs, because thanks to the innovations of technology these people will be able to be found on the internet most of the time...please continue on a site...
I hope this article provided you with the information you were looking for. I have many other articles online that may be of interest to you.
http://www.articlecube.com/Article/Ipod-Repairs/106140
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
An intoduction into MP3s
If you haven't heard of the MP3 format - where have you been? This compression algorithm, which can pack CD-quality audio into files of reasonable size while maintaining a high level of quality, has been the darling of Internet audio enthusiasts worldwide.
The MP3 format has generated much controversy in the recording industry because of its near-perfect digital music reproductions. With the right tools, users can create MP3 files from audio CDs on their own computers.
Music pirates have been placing these "ripped" MP3 files on the Internet for download, much to the dismay of artistes and recording companies.
However, the fledgling legal MP3 industry has been making great strides of its own. Numerous independent artistes have mushroomed on the Internet, fully utilizing this medium to distribute their songs. Web sites such as GoodNoise and MP3.com also provide countless numbers of free MP3s for download.
The MP3 format is not limited to just music - virtually any form of audio can be encoded into MP3, such as audio books, news broadcasts, speeches, and recordings.
For the listener, the format means new artists who can never seem to get accepted by record labels but turn out to be big hits with the public, can gain exposure for their music on their own Web sites.
The file can be played by an MP3 player (WinAmp is a popular one on the Internet, available from www.winamp.com) on a computer. http://www.ipodreviewforum.com
It can be transferred to a CD, but CD players can't recognize the MP3 format. (However, there are some CD players now being produced that can decompress MP3 files on the fly and play them. The advantage: A CD, instead of holding 60 minutes of music, can now hold about 150 to 200 songs.)
Small wonder, then, that MP3 is the second-most-frequently used search word on most search engines.
What is MP3?
Developed for movie audio in the early '90s by German researchers, it's a compression technique that shrinks digital audio files to less than a tenth of their original size with no sound degradation.
What does MP3 stand for?
It's short for MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group) Audio Level 3, which probably explains why it's shortened to three letters.
How do I use it?
A. Find a Web site with MP3 files, then click on the song you want. It'll take about five minutes to download using a 56K modem, provided you have the required new version of Microsoft Internet Explorer and MP3-playing software. (The latest Windows Media Player will do, and is offered for free at some legal MP3 sites.) Each song requires about 3.5 megabytes of hard-disk space.
MP3.com (http://www.mp3.com/): Features downloadable songs and MP3 players, along with answers to frequently asked MP3 questions. Since it's legal, artists either post here because they're unsigned or because their record labels have agreed to let them. Such corporate tolerance usually means the artist needs exposure, so you probably won't find the most popular songs.
http://www.ipodreviewforum.com
http://www.articlebliss.com/Article/An-intoduction-into-MP3s/3283
The MP3 format has generated much controversy in the recording industry because of its near-perfect digital music reproductions. With the right tools, users can create MP3 files from audio CDs on their own computers.
Music pirates have been placing these "ripped" MP3 files on the Internet for download, much to the dismay of artistes and recording companies.
However, the fledgling legal MP3 industry has been making great strides of its own. Numerous independent artistes have mushroomed on the Internet, fully utilizing this medium to distribute their songs. Web sites such as GoodNoise and MP3.com also provide countless numbers of free MP3s for download.
The MP3 format is not limited to just music - virtually any form of audio can be encoded into MP3, such as audio books, news broadcasts, speeches, and recordings.
For the listener, the format means new artists who can never seem to get accepted by record labels but turn out to be big hits with the public, can gain exposure for their music on their own Web sites.
The file can be played by an MP3 player (WinAmp is a popular one on the Internet, available from www.winamp.com) on a computer. http://www.ipodreviewforum.com
It can be transferred to a CD, but CD players can't recognize the MP3 format. (However, there are some CD players now being produced that can decompress MP3 files on the fly and play them. The advantage: A CD, instead of holding 60 minutes of music, can now hold about 150 to 200 songs.)
Small wonder, then, that MP3 is the second-most-frequently used search word on most search engines.
What is MP3?
Developed for movie audio in the early '90s by German researchers, it's a compression technique that shrinks digital audio files to less than a tenth of their original size with no sound degradation.
What does MP3 stand for?
It's short for MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group) Audio Level 3, which probably explains why it's shortened to three letters.
How do I use it?
A. Find a Web site with MP3 files, then click on the song you want. It'll take about five minutes to download using a 56K modem, provided you have the required new version of Microsoft Internet Explorer and MP3-playing software. (The latest Windows Media Player will do, and is offered for free at some legal MP3 sites.) Each song requires about 3.5 megabytes of hard-disk space.
MP3.com (http://www.mp3.com/): Features downloadable songs and MP3 players, along with answers to frequently asked MP3 questions. Since it's legal, artists either post here because they're unsigned or because their record labels have agreed to let them. Such corporate tolerance usually means the artist needs exposure, so you probably won't find the most popular songs.
http://www.ipodreviewforum.com
http://www.articlebliss.com/Article/An-intoduction-into-MP3s/3283
Ipod and MP3: Major Players
Apple Computer was one of the pioneers of the PC industry and remains so today. It is one of the largest computer companies in the world, with sales of $6.2 billion in fiscal 2003. Apple designs, manufactures, and distributes a host of computer and related products, including desktop computers, notebooks, servers, and storage arrays, along with its own proprietary operating system and applications. In the past few years, Apple entered the music marketplace with its popular iPod music player and iTunes Music Store, which sells legally downloadable songs. Apple currently dominates the markets for both of these products. iPod Forum
Furthermore, Apple is scheduled to come to market over the next few months with several new products that should garner significant attention and drive incremental business. Apple also chose to control a greater percentage of its product distribution due to the differentiated nature of its products, a strategy that has been successful to date and may have played a key role in the company’s ability to hold PC market share in two of the past three quarters after consistently losing share in the marketplace for each of the past four years.
Our analysis indicates iTunes has the potential to be somewhat accretive to the overall business model if downloads continue to increase at their current pace and Apple can increase the number of songs downloaded per session, which would leverage the fixed credit check costs the company incurs per order. However, industry experts believe it will add only a few pennies to the bottom line as Apple continues to reinvest in the business. The main value iTunes brings to Apple’s business is increased awareness of Apple’s products and Web site traffic, which Apple can use to cross-sell its other products, especially iPod.
Understandably, Apple wants to avoid selling PCs at a loss, but unfortunately the growth prospects for $1,000-plus PCs are limited. This presents a conundrum for Apple longer term, but for now it maintains its current strategy. Incidentally, Apple’s revenue share has held much better, and while this is not an often-discussed topic, revenue share is probably more important than unit share. With regard to the compatibility of Windows and Mac OS X, even though Apple made a concerted effort to educate consumers about the ease with which these two products work together, it has fallen on deaf ears for the most part. Apple made some progress through its retail stores, where it estimates half of Mac purchases are from first-time buyers, but for Apple’s stock to work over the long term, the company needs to maintain share against Windows, at a minimum.
On a brighter note and possibly a sign of things to come, Apple reported strong Mac growth in its June quarter and held share. The June quarter is seasonally slow for most computer companies, but it is the education buying season, a market where Apple is regaining lost share. One quarter does not make a trend, but this may be a direct result of the increased awareness iTunes and iPod have brought to the Apple brand. http://www.ipodreviewforum.com
http://www.articlebliss.com/Article/Ipod-and-MP3--Major-Players/3365
Furthermore, Apple is scheduled to come to market over the next few months with several new products that should garner significant attention and drive incremental business. Apple also chose to control a greater percentage of its product distribution due to the differentiated nature of its products, a strategy that has been successful to date and may have played a key role in the company’s ability to hold PC market share in two of the past three quarters after consistently losing share in the marketplace for each of the past four years.
Our analysis indicates iTunes has the potential to be somewhat accretive to the overall business model if downloads continue to increase at their current pace and Apple can increase the number of songs downloaded per session, which would leverage the fixed credit check costs the company incurs per order. However, industry experts believe it will add only a few pennies to the bottom line as Apple continues to reinvest in the business. The main value iTunes brings to Apple’s business is increased awareness of Apple’s products and Web site traffic, which Apple can use to cross-sell its other products, especially iPod.
Understandably, Apple wants to avoid selling PCs at a loss, but unfortunately the growth prospects for $1,000-plus PCs are limited. This presents a conundrum for Apple longer term, but for now it maintains its current strategy. Incidentally, Apple’s revenue share has held much better, and while this is not an often-discussed topic, revenue share is probably more important than unit share. With regard to the compatibility of Windows and Mac OS X, even though Apple made a concerted effort to educate consumers about the ease with which these two products work together, it has fallen on deaf ears for the most part. Apple made some progress through its retail stores, where it estimates half of Mac purchases are from first-time buyers, but for Apple’s stock to work over the long term, the company needs to maintain share against Windows, at a minimum.
On a brighter note and possibly a sign of things to come, Apple reported strong Mac growth in its June quarter and held share. The June quarter is seasonally slow for most computer companies, but it is the education buying season, a market where Apple is regaining lost share. One quarter does not make a trend, but this may be a direct result of the increased awareness iTunes and iPod have brought to the Apple brand. http://www.ipodreviewforum.com
http://www.articlebliss.com/Article/Ipod-and-MP3--Major-Players/3365
Monday, October 29, 2007
iPod Music, Movies and Downloads
The iPod has got to be one of the most trendy technological item on the market for a wide variety of age groups. Also known as an MP3 player, the iPod has taken the market with Apple’s newest iPods that allow you to watch movies right from your player. It is actually quite amazing technology. Originally, the iPod was a bit bigger than some of the other MP3 players on the market. But the benefit to the iPod was the fact it was hard drive based allowing the player to hold thousands of songs. One of Apple’s latest, the iPod Nano uses Flash based memory so it is quite smaller than the original iPod. In fact, it is so thin, like the new RAZR phones.
One of iPods high popularity is Apples music player, called iTunes. iTunes is the internets largest music store allowing iPod owners to download tracks directly to their computer or to their iPod.
iTunes, although very convenient, can be very costly to the teenager or smaller child as the music and movies are paid for on a per item basis. Most songs run around a dollar a piece with the movies being much higher.
During my research of this article I found several websites that allow you to pay a one time membership fee with unlimited iPod downloads. To me, if you download a lot of iPod music and especially iPod movies, would be a good investment. If you stop and total up the per cost, over time you may spend thousands of dollars.
Most of these websites I came across ran between forty to fifty dollars for a lifetime, unlimited membership.
The iPod is amazing, but it also is an expensive MP3 player. There are many different types of MP3 players on the market today that cost a lot less, but many of them do not have quite the technological features nor do they have iTunes capabilities. Before you decide to purchase, investigate thoroughly, the pros and cons, but in my opinion, the iPods are worth the money.
http://www.articlebliss.com/Article/iPod-Music--Movies-and-Downloads/23323
One of iPods high popularity is Apples music player, called iTunes. iTunes is the internets largest music store allowing iPod owners to download tracks directly to their computer or to their iPod.
iTunes, although very convenient, can be very costly to the teenager or smaller child as the music and movies are paid for on a per item basis. Most songs run around a dollar a piece with the movies being much higher.
During my research of this article I found several websites that allow you to pay a one time membership fee with unlimited iPod downloads. To me, if you download a lot of iPod music and especially iPod movies, would be a good investment. If you stop and total up the per cost, over time you may spend thousands of dollars.
Most of these websites I came across ran between forty to fifty dollars for a lifetime, unlimited membership.
The iPod is amazing, but it also is an expensive MP3 player. There are many different types of MP3 players on the market today that cost a lot less, but many of them do not have quite the technological features nor do they have iTunes capabilities. Before you decide to purchase, investigate thoroughly, the pros and cons, but in my opinion, the iPods are worth the money.
http://www.articlebliss.com/Article/iPod-Music--Movies-and-Downloads/23323
About your Apple Ipods battery life
The Apple Ipod battery is made out of Lithium Ion. Lithium Ion batteries give out a lot more power than the basic nickel based batteries. They have a longer life span and they are used to give power to lots of different items, such as laptops and cellphones.
If you plan on going on vacation without your Apple Ipod or if you plan to be without your Apple Ipod for any kind of extended period, you should only store it at half charge. If you store your Ipod at full charge, it will lose about 20% of power per year. You will also need to store your Apple Ipod in a cool place during your vacation.
Lithium Ion batteries charge in two stages. During the first stage, the battery will be charged very quickly to about 80% capacity, then stage two will start, finishing off the last 20%. Stage two takes a lot longer to finish, because stage two will decrease the current while holding the voltage at a platue.
If you need to replace your Lithium Ion battery, the best place to do so is from the Apple company. This will run you to about $130.00. Apple will usually only have batteries for newer models of Apple Ipods. If you need to find a battery for an older model, you might need to look elsewhere.
If you are experiencing your Ipods battery charge indicator not working properly, like if its showing that you need to recharge your battery right after you have charged it, or if it shows that there are some time left on the battery, but stops working, then you should update your Apple Ipod by downloading all the latest software. This will ensure that your Ipod is up to date and is working properly.
With proper care, your Apple Ipod will last for many wonderful years.
http://www.articlebliss.com/Article/About-your-Apple-Ipods-battery-life/31931
If you plan on going on vacation without your Apple Ipod or if you plan to be without your Apple Ipod for any kind of extended period, you should only store it at half charge. If you store your Ipod at full charge, it will lose about 20% of power per year. You will also need to store your Apple Ipod in a cool place during your vacation.
Lithium Ion batteries charge in two stages. During the first stage, the battery will be charged very quickly to about 80% capacity, then stage two will start, finishing off the last 20%. Stage two takes a lot longer to finish, because stage two will decrease the current while holding the voltage at a platue.
If you need to replace your Lithium Ion battery, the best place to do so is from the Apple company. This will run you to about $130.00. Apple will usually only have batteries for newer models of Apple Ipods. If you need to find a battery for an older model, you might need to look elsewhere.
If you are experiencing your Ipods battery charge indicator not working properly, like if its showing that you need to recharge your battery right after you have charged it, or if it shows that there are some time left on the battery, but stops working, then you should update your Apple Ipod by downloading all the latest software. This will ensure that your Ipod is up to date and is working properly.
With proper care, your Apple Ipod will last for many wonderful years.
http://www.articlebliss.com/Article/About-your-Apple-Ipods-battery-life/31931
iPods – The King Of MP3’s
Do you remember the days when if you wanted to listen to music, you had to plug in your stereo and hope that the power didn’t go out? Those days are long gone and there are now tons of devices that make it easy to take your music with you. I’m sure that some people still prefer their portable CD players, but almost everyone nowadays either already owns or has their eye on those spanking new mp3 players that are all the rage.
Mp3 players are much more lightweight than CD players, because they don’t require CDs. In fact, most of the top mp3 players allow you to download music directly to your mp3 players’ hard drive. This has drastically reduced the space requirements and today’s mp3 players can easily fit into a shirt or pants pocket. While many brands have their own versions of mp3 players, by far the most popular is undoubtedly the Apple iPod. Here’s why the iPod is so much ahead.
Mp3 players can be put into two categories; those which use flash memory and those which have a hard drive. The iPod Nano boasts an amazing 2GB of storage space, which translates to over 500 songs. The accompanying software is upgradeable so you don’t need to change mp3 players to keep up. You can fine tune the sound quality by using a number of equalizer presets and the device is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
You really see the iPod’s popularity though when you consider hard drive mp3 players. These typically have a much higher storage capacity than flash memory mp3 players and the iPod is no exception. Although much of the features are the same as its flash memory counterparts, iPod hard drive mp3 players top the scale with a whopping 30 GB of storage and the ability to recognize and play video files as well.
The amount of space offered, and the accompanying features, have put Apple’s mp3 players at the top of many consumers’ wish lists and the iPod continues to hold off challengers. High sales of Ipods have led to a jump in the associated market of iPod accessories. Think of a possible accessory, and it’s probable been made. Today’s iPod accessories comprise the typical headphones and rechargeable adapters, but there is some more creative fare. These iPod accessories include docking stations, speakers and LCD displays. Even the garment industry has jumped on the bandwagon and created iPod accessories in the form of special pockets for your iPod.
http://www.articlebliss.com/Article/iPods---The-King-Of-MP3-s/30195
Mp3 players are much more lightweight than CD players, because they don’t require CDs. In fact, most of the top mp3 players allow you to download music directly to your mp3 players’ hard drive. This has drastically reduced the space requirements and today’s mp3 players can easily fit into a shirt or pants pocket. While many brands have their own versions of mp3 players, by far the most popular is undoubtedly the Apple iPod. Here’s why the iPod is so much ahead.
Mp3 players can be put into two categories; those which use flash memory and those which have a hard drive. The iPod Nano boasts an amazing 2GB of storage space, which translates to over 500 songs. The accompanying software is upgradeable so you don’t need to change mp3 players to keep up. You can fine tune the sound quality by using a number of equalizer presets and the device is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
You really see the iPod’s popularity though when you consider hard drive mp3 players. These typically have a much higher storage capacity than flash memory mp3 players and the iPod is no exception. Although much of the features are the same as its flash memory counterparts, iPod hard drive mp3 players top the scale with a whopping 30 GB of storage and the ability to recognize and play video files as well.
The amount of space offered, and the accompanying features, have put Apple’s mp3 players at the top of many consumers’ wish lists and the iPod continues to hold off challengers. High sales of Ipods have led to a jump in the associated market of iPod accessories. Think of a possible accessory, and it’s probable been made. Today’s iPod accessories comprise the typical headphones and rechargeable adapters, but there is some more creative fare. These iPod accessories include docking stations, speakers and LCD displays. Even the garment industry has jumped on the bandwagon and created iPod accessories in the form of special pockets for your iPod.
http://www.articlebliss.com/Article/iPods---The-King-Of-MP3-s/30195
Saturday, October 27, 2007
The New Wide-Screen iPod Touch
Each year there is a gadget that everyone simply must have in order to survive. This year look for Apple to attempt to fill that coveted spot with the new iPod Touch media player. Like its scroll wheel namesake, the iPod Touch will hold all of your music and movie files, but the most incredible improvement is not what is included on the player. Instead the most impressive addition is something that is missing entirely. Gone is the classic iPod scroll wheel and in is the cool glass touch screen of its iPhone cousin.
Touch Screen iPod Provides Wide Screen Wow!
With the loss of the click wheel Apple has opened the door to wide screen media content on the new iPod Touch. Able to play your favorite YouTube videos via its built in Wi-Fi capabilities, users can switch from vertical to widescreen mode simply by rotating the Touch to its side. The iPod senses the change in orientation and flips the image to make best use of the 3.5 inch display. Users will be able to flip through their music collection visually by looking at images of their CD collection in a jukebox style layout. Add to this that the new iPod Touch is supposed to have a battery life as high as 22 hours with normal use and one wonders when the lines will begin to form outside the local Apple store. Many existing iPod accessories should also work with the new iPod Touch, but specifics are not yet available.
Wireless Internet and Free iTunes While Dining at Starbuck's:
As mentioned, the new iPod Touch includes built in Wi-Fi capabilities to allow you to wirelessly surf the Internet while within range of a Wi-Fi signal. In an attempt to bolster their appeal even more, Apple has partnered with Starbucks to provide free access to their Wi-Fi music store while wait to order your morning latte. When not in line at Starbucks you can still view web sites wirelessly using Apple's own Safari browser. No word yet as to whether or not the problems that Apple had with their iPhone and certain aspects of Internet use have been fixed or not, but regardless of any minor quirks the device might have, the new capabilities of this next generation iPod make it one of the most attractive media players on the market today.
Release Date and Pricing For The New iPod Touch:
Set to be released in late September 2007 (exact date not available as yet), the 8gb iPod Touch model is slated for sale at $299. Users can double that capacity to 16gb for an extra hundred dollars. Within hours of the official Apple press release major retailers such as Best Buy were already posting photos and information but no order links as yet. One can almost anticipate a shortage of this new must-have media player as soon as it hits the store shelves. Will it live up to the hype? We'll have to wait and see.
http://ipod.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_new_widescreen_ipod_touch
Touch Screen iPod Provides Wide Screen Wow!
With the loss of the click wheel Apple has opened the door to wide screen media content on the new iPod Touch. Able to play your favorite YouTube videos via its built in Wi-Fi capabilities, users can switch from vertical to widescreen mode simply by rotating the Touch to its side. The iPod senses the change in orientation and flips the image to make best use of the 3.5 inch display. Users will be able to flip through their music collection visually by looking at images of their CD collection in a jukebox style layout. Add to this that the new iPod Touch is supposed to have a battery life as high as 22 hours with normal use and one wonders when the lines will begin to form outside the local Apple store. Many existing iPod accessories should also work with the new iPod Touch, but specifics are not yet available.
Wireless Internet and Free iTunes While Dining at Starbuck's:
As mentioned, the new iPod Touch includes built in Wi-Fi capabilities to allow you to wirelessly surf the Internet while within range of a Wi-Fi signal. In an attempt to bolster their appeal even more, Apple has partnered with Starbucks to provide free access to their Wi-Fi music store while wait to order your morning latte. When not in line at Starbucks you can still view web sites wirelessly using Apple's own Safari browser. No word yet as to whether or not the problems that Apple had with their iPhone and certain aspects of Internet use have been fixed or not, but regardless of any minor quirks the device might have, the new capabilities of this next generation iPod make it one of the most attractive media players on the market today.
Release Date and Pricing For The New iPod Touch:
Set to be released in late September 2007 (exact date not available as yet), the 8gb iPod Touch model is slated for sale at $299. Users can double that capacity to 16gb for an extra hundred dollars. Within hours of the official Apple press release major retailers such as Best Buy were already posting photos and information but no order links as yet. One can almost anticipate a shortage of this new must-have media player as soon as it hits the store shelves. Will it live up to the hype? We'll have to wait and see.
http://ipod.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_new_widescreen_ipod_touch
Apple Shakes iPod Tree
Apple today made several announcements which will impact the iPod family. Effective immediately the new basic iPod line, which combines the best of the iPod and the image friendly iPod photo, will feature two white models, each with color LCDs. Also on Apple’s radar are shuffle price drops, new iTunes software and greater support of podcasts.
New iPods
The new 20GB ($299) and 60GB ($399) models, which look like the iPod photo, replace all existing iPod and iPod photo units. The former will hold approximately 5,000 songs and the latter 15,000. As for photos, the 20GB can support 20,000, with the 60GB up around 25,000. Like the iPod photo, the simplified line supports the ability to directly import photos from a digital camera with the optional iPod Camera Connector. Users, as before, will be able to combine music and photos into multimedia slideshows which can be viewed on the iPod or displayed on a larger screen through a connector cable.
All other features of the new iPod, such as the click wheel and playlists support, remain the same as the previous models.
Podcasting
The software used to support the iPod also got a facelift.
iTunes, now at version 4.9, exposes podcasting to more of the mainstream iPod audience. Podcasting, for those who don’t know, is a form of Internet radio in which listeners can subscribe and automatically download special audio files (usually free) from a single source (i.e. ABC News, Adam Curry, BBC, Clear Channel, The Dawn and Drew Show, Disney, Engadget, ESPN, Newsweek and NPR member stations, just to name a few). Think of it as downloading daily segments of your favorite radio talk show. Instead of listening to them on the radio or streaming them, iTunes (and software like it) pulls the segment off of the Internet and makes it available for you to listen to on your computer or iPod. In the case of iTunes, the software features a special directory built into it which allows you to subscribe to one of 3,000 free podcasts, which are downloaded automatically and auto-synchronized with your player., just like your music.
To better manage podcasts on your iPod, Apple has also released iPod Updater 2005-06-26. This new update for the player (which is already available on the new iPods listed above – existing iPod owners (all click wheel and mini models) will need to download it here) adds a Podcast menu to the existing directory structure. From this new menu, users will be able to bookmark within a single podcast and also display color podcast work.
"Apple is taking Podcasting mainstream by building it right into iTunes," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Podcasting is the next generation of radio, and users can now subscribe to over 3,000 free Podcasts and have each new episode automatically delivered over the Internet to their computer and iPod."
Price Drops
Apple also announced they were dropping prices on other models in the iPod line up. A new version of the iPod U2 Special Edition features a color screen and is priced at $329. The 1GB shuffle meanwhile drops to $129, while the 512MB unit stays at $99. Prices on the mini remain unchanged.
http://portables.about.com/od/mp3players/a/newipod.htm
New iPods
The new 20GB ($299) and 60GB ($399) models, which look like the iPod photo, replace all existing iPod and iPod photo units. The former will hold approximately 5,000 songs and the latter 15,000. As for photos, the 20GB can support 20,000, with the 60GB up around 25,000. Like the iPod photo, the simplified line supports the ability to directly import photos from a digital camera with the optional iPod Camera Connector. Users, as before, will be able to combine music and photos into multimedia slideshows which can be viewed on the iPod or displayed on a larger screen through a connector cable.
All other features of the new iPod, such as the click wheel and playlists support, remain the same as the previous models.
Podcasting
The software used to support the iPod also got a facelift.
iTunes, now at version 4.9, exposes podcasting to more of the mainstream iPod audience. Podcasting, for those who don’t know, is a form of Internet radio in which listeners can subscribe and automatically download special audio files (usually free) from a single source (i.e. ABC News, Adam Curry, BBC, Clear Channel, The Dawn and Drew Show, Disney, Engadget, ESPN, Newsweek and NPR member stations, just to name a few). Think of it as downloading daily segments of your favorite radio talk show. Instead of listening to them on the radio or streaming them, iTunes (and software like it) pulls the segment off of the Internet and makes it available for you to listen to on your computer or iPod. In the case of iTunes, the software features a special directory built into it which allows you to subscribe to one of 3,000 free podcasts, which are downloaded automatically and auto-synchronized with your player., just like your music.
To better manage podcasts on your iPod, Apple has also released iPod Updater 2005-06-26. This new update for the player (which is already available on the new iPods listed above – existing iPod owners (all click wheel and mini models) will need to download it here) adds a Podcast menu to the existing directory structure. From this new menu, users will be able to bookmark within a single podcast and also display color podcast work.
"Apple is taking Podcasting mainstream by building it right into iTunes," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Podcasting is the next generation of radio, and users can now subscribe to over 3,000 free Podcasts and have each new episode automatically delivered over the Internet to their computer and iPod."
Price Drops
Apple also announced they were dropping prices on other models in the iPod line up. A new version of the iPod U2 Special Edition features a color screen and is priced at $329. The 1GB shuffle meanwhile drops to $129, while the 512MB unit stays at $99. Prices on the mini remain unchanged.
http://portables.about.com/od/mp3players/a/newipod.htm
Friday, October 26, 2007
How To Turn Your iPod Into TV
The Apple iPod is synonymous with mobile audio and music, and with the launching of the video-capable iPod, music lovers not only will enjoy the audio but also video.
Herein lies the problem - the apple iPod screen is only 2.5 inches, and there is no doubt that viewing pleasure can be increased when we can have a bigger video screen.
How then can the iPod have a bigger viewing screen - so as to be considered a mobile TV as well?
To convert your iPod into a Mobile TV, all you need to do is to get a MicroOptical Goggles.
You can wear this goggle over your regular spectacles or eyeglasses, and where you do not feel comfortable, you can do so over your contact lenses.
The goggles is fairly light at 70 g, with a belt clip that holds the iPod and the battery pack of 3 AAA-batteries. A cable connects to the iPod headphone port.
These goggles will deliver the image from two tiny LCDs through a series of lenses directly to the eyes so that you can watch video on what looks like a 27 inch screen TV!
Now, if you are always on the go and travelling, and you need to research or study or to get information from video clips, you can now enjoy 27" equivalency viewing with the apple iPod.
The only drawback is the cost of the MicroOptical Corp Goggles, which, however is expected to drop with demand. Without the goggles, you have to tolerate the viewing from the 2.5 inch screen from the iPod, or dish out around $269 for the Goggles and start to enjoy Mobile TV using the iPod.
With the development of technology, soon the battery pack consisting of the 3-AAA size batteries will disappear, making it more light weight!
Indeed, there is nothing to hold back the iPod from developing into the music player and mobile TV player if you can afford the cost of the goggles.
Peter Lim is a Certified Financial Planner who is amazed with the development of technology with the iPod and follow iPod trends. He shares his research findings and make available FREE resources to help others who are looking to buy their first iPod or those who need to get the latest information on iPods at his website http://apple-ipods-sale.revenuemonitor.biz
http://suappleipod.com/iPodArticles/tabid/683/Default.aspx
Herein lies the problem - the apple iPod screen is only 2.5 inches, and there is no doubt that viewing pleasure can be increased when we can have a bigger video screen.
How then can the iPod have a bigger viewing screen - so as to be considered a mobile TV as well?
To convert your iPod into a Mobile TV, all you need to do is to get a MicroOptical Goggles.
You can wear this goggle over your regular spectacles or eyeglasses, and where you do not feel comfortable, you can do so over your contact lenses.
The goggles is fairly light at 70 g, with a belt clip that holds the iPod and the battery pack of 3 AAA-batteries. A cable connects to the iPod headphone port.
These goggles will deliver the image from two tiny LCDs through a series of lenses directly to the eyes so that you can watch video on what looks like a 27 inch screen TV!
Now, if you are always on the go and travelling, and you need to research or study or to get information from video clips, you can now enjoy 27" equivalency viewing with the apple iPod.
The only drawback is the cost of the MicroOptical Corp Goggles, which, however is expected to drop with demand. Without the goggles, you have to tolerate the viewing from the 2.5 inch screen from the iPod, or dish out around $269 for the Goggles and start to enjoy Mobile TV using the iPod.
With the development of technology, soon the battery pack consisting of the 3-AAA size batteries will disappear, making it more light weight!
Indeed, there is nothing to hold back the iPod from developing into the music player and mobile TV player if you can afford the cost of the goggles.
Peter Lim is a Certified Financial Planner who is amazed with the development of technology with the iPod and follow iPod trends. He shares his research findings and make available FREE resources to help others who are looking to buy their first iPod or those who need to get the latest information on iPods at his website http://apple-ipods-sale.revenuemonitor.biz
http://suappleipod.com/iPodArticles/tabid/683/Default.aspx
Thursday, October 25, 2007
How To Turn Your iPod Into TV
The Apple iPod is synonymous with mobile audio and music, and with the launching of the video-capable iPod, music lovers not only will enjoy the audio but also video.
Herein lies the problem - the apple iPod screen is only 2.5 inches, and there is no doubt that viewing pleasure can be increased when we can have a bigger video screen.
How then can the iPod have a bigger viewing screen - so as to be considered a mobile TV as well?
To convert your iPod into a Mobile TV, all you need to do is to get a MicroOptical Goggles.
You can wear this goggle over your regular spectacles or eyeglasses, and where you do not feel comfortable, you can do so over your contact lenses.
The goggles is fairly light at 70 g, with a belt clip that holds the iPod and the battery pack of 3 AAA-batteries. A cable connects to the iPod headphone port.
These goggles will deliver the image from two tiny LCDs through a series of lenses directly to the eyes so that you can watch video on what looks like a 27 inch screen TV!
Now, if you are always on the go and travelling, and you need to research or study or to get information from video clips, you can now enjoy 27" equivalency viewing with the apple iPod.
The only drawback is the cost of the MicroOptical Corp Goggles, which, however is expected to drop with demand. Without the goggles, you have to tolerate the viewing from the 2.5 inch screen from the iPod, or dish out around $269 for the Goggles and start to enjoy Mobile TV using the iPod.
With the development of technology, soon the battery pack consisting of the 3-AAA size batteries will disappear, making it more light weight!
Indeed, there is nothing to hold back the iPod from developing into the music player and mobile TV player if you can afford the cost of the goggles.
Peter Lim is a Certified Financial Planner who is amazed with the development of technology with the iPod and follow iPod trends. He shares his research findings and make available FREE resources to help others who are looking to buy their first iPod or those who need to get the latest information on iPods at his website http://apple-ipods-sale.revenuemonitor.biz
http://suappleipod.com/iPodArticles/tabid/683/Default.aspx
Herein lies the problem - the apple iPod screen is only 2.5 inches, and there is no doubt that viewing pleasure can be increased when we can have a bigger video screen.
How then can the iPod have a bigger viewing screen - so as to be considered a mobile TV as well?
To convert your iPod into a Mobile TV, all you need to do is to get a MicroOptical Goggles.
You can wear this goggle over your regular spectacles or eyeglasses, and where you do not feel comfortable, you can do so over your contact lenses.
The goggles is fairly light at 70 g, with a belt clip that holds the iPod and the battery pack of 3 AAA-batteries. A cable connects to the iPod headphone port.
These goggles will deliver the image from two tiny LCDs through a series of lenses directly to the eyes so that you can watch video on what looks like a 27 inch screen TV!
Now, if you are always on the go and travelling, and you need to research or study or to get information from video clips, you can now enjoy 27" equivalency viewing with the apple iPod.
The only drawback is the cost of the MicroOptical Corp Goggles, which, however is expected to drop with demand. Without the goggles, you have to tolerate the viewing from the 2.5 inch screen from the iPod, or dish out around $269 for the Goggles and start to enjoy Mobile TV using the iPod.
With the development of technology, soon the battery pack consisting of the 3-AAA size batteries will disappear, making it more light weight!
Indeed, there is nothing to hold back the iPod from developing into the music player and mobile TV player if you can afford the cost of the goggles.
Peter Lim is a Certified Financial Planner who is amazed with the development of technology with the iPod and follow iPod trends. He shares his research findings and make available FREE resources to help others who are looking to buy their first iPod or those who need to get the latest information on iPods at his website http://apple-ipods-sale.revenuemonitor.biz
http://suappleipod.com/iPodArticles/tabid/683/Default.aspx
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
How To Turn Your iPod Into TV
The Apple iPod is synonymous with mobile audio and music, and with the launching of the video-capable iPod, music lovers not only will enjoy the audio but also video.
Herein lies the problem - the apple iPod screen is only 2.5 inches, and there is no doubt that viewing pleasure can be increased when we can have a bigger video screen.
How then can the iPod have a bigger viewing screen - so as to be considered a mobile TV as well?
To convert your iPod into a Mobile TV, all you need to do is to get a MicroOptical Goggles.
You can wear this goggle over your regular spectacles or eyeglasses, and where you do not feel comfortable, you can do so over your contact lenses.
The goggles is fairly light at 70 g, with a belt clip that holds the iPod and the battery pack of 3 AAA-batteries. A cable connects to the iPod headphone port.
These goggles will deliver the image from two tiny LCDs through a series of lenses directly to the eyes so that you can watch video on what looks like a 27 inch screen TV!
Now, if you are always on the go and travelling, and you need to research or study or to get information from video clips, you can now enjoy 27" equivalency viewing with the apple iPod.
The only drawback is the cost of the MicroOptical Corp Goggles, which, however is expected to drop with demand. Without the goggles, you have to tolerate the viewing from the 2.5 inch screen from the iPod, or dish out around $269 for the Goggles and start to enjoy Mobile TV using the iPod.
With the development of technology, soon the battery pack consisting of the 3-AAA size batteries will disappear, making it more light weight!
Indeed, there is nothing to hold back the iPod from developing into the music player and mobile TV player if you can afford the cost of the goggles.
Peter Lim is a Certified Financial Planner who is amazed with the development of technology with the iPod and follow iPod trends. He shares his research findings and make available FREE resources to help others who are looking to buy their first iPod or those who need to get the latest information on iPods at his website http://apple-ipods-sale.revenuemonitor.biz
http://suappleipod.com/iPodArticles/tabid/683/Default.aspx
Herein lies the problem - the apple iPod screen is only 2.5 inches, and there is no doubt that viewing pleasure can be increased when we can have a bigger video screen.
How then can the iPod have a bigger viewing screen - so as to be considered a mobile TV as well?
To convert your iPod into a Mobile TV, all you need to do is to get a MicroOptical Goggles.
You can wear this goggle over your regular spectacles or eyeglasses, and where you do not feel comfortable, you can do so over your contact lenses.
The goggles is fairly light at 70 g, with a belt clip that holds the iPod and the battery pack of 3 AAA-batteries. A cable connects to the iPod headphone port.
These goggles will deliver the image from two tiny LCDs through a series of lenses directly to the eyes so that you can watch video on what looks like a 27 inch screen TV!
Now, if you are always on the go and travelling, and you need to research or study or to get information from video clips, you can now enjoy 27" equivalency viewing with the apple iPod.
The only drawback is the cost of the MicroOptical Corp Goggles, which, however is expected to drop with demand. Without the goggles, you have to tolerate the viewing from the 2.5 inch screen from the iPod, or dish out around $269 for the Goggles and start to enjoy Mobile TV using the iPod.
With the development of technology, soon the battery pack consisting of the 3-AAA size batteries will disappear, making it more light weight!
Indeed, there is nothing to hold back the iPod from developing into the music player and mobile TV player if you can afford the cost of the goggles.
Peter Lim is a Certified Financial Planner who is amazed with the development of technology with the iPod and follow iPod trends. He shares his research findings and make available FREE resources to help others who are looking to buy their first iPod or those who need to get the latest information on iPods at his website http://apple-ipods-sale.revenuemonitor.biz
http://suappleipod.com/iPodArticles/tabid/683/Default.aspx
How to Get iPod Free Music Downloads
To music lovers iPod has become their companion wherever they go. They can carry their music library and listen to their favorite music anywhere they go with the large storage capacity of iPod. Learning how to get iPod free music downloads is very helpful to music lovers and iPod users.
Of course music lovers want to get iPod free music downloads and usually they take advantage of the free download websites in the net. The risk with these free download sites is the damage it could bring to your PC. With a lot of ads popping out of these free sites your PC is prone to get viruses, spyware and adware which can affect your PC system performance. You are lucky if your PC just get slower or the only thing affected is the speed but what if your hard drive crashed down? That would be a very messy job to fix and very frustrating experience to lose all your important files in a snap.
Sometimes iPod users cannot be blamed to get iPod free music downloads and risk their PC performance downloading from free iPod download sites because if they think of the money they have to spend on websites with pay per download, they cannot enjoy as many music as they want. Imagine paying $0.99 per download? That’s too expensive if you want tons of music for your iPod. Having a gadget like iPod with a large storage capacity, it’s frustrating to know that you cannot afford to download as much music files as you want.
With the popularity of iPod and the increasing demand of music lovers for iPod free music downloads, many websites were launched offering free download for iPod. One of these websites is MyiPodownloads. There is a big difference with MyiPodownloads, unlike other free download websites around the net, this site needs a one time payment fee for membership. But if you become a member after the one time payment you will have access to unlimited music downloads for free. No monthly fees or recurring charges and no pay per download fees. Another very important thing is no spyware, viruses and adware to damage your PC. MyiPodownloads is safe for your PC and 100% legal for iPod free music downloads.
As an iPod owner it’s your choice how to get iPod free music downloads. Did you know that thousands of iPod users are now enjoying their membership on MyiPodownloads? To know more about unlimited iPod free music downloads visit Best iPod Download Sites
Gerry Restrivera writes informative articles on various subjects including How to Get iPod Free Music Downloads.
http://suappleipod.com/iPodArticles/tabid/683/Default.aspx
Of course music lovers want to get iPod free music downloads and usually they take advantage of the free download websites in the net. The risk with these free download sites is the damage it could bring to your PC. With a lot of ads popping out of these free sites your PC is prone to get viruses, spyware and adware which can affect your PC system performance. You are lucky if your PC just get slower or the only thing affected is the speed but what if your hard drive crashed down? That would be a very messy job to fix and very frustrating experience to lose all your important files in a snap.
Sometimes iPod users cannot be blamed to get iPod free music downloads and risk their PC performance downloading from free iPod download sites because if they think of the money they have to spend on websites with pay per download, they cannot enjoy as many music as they want. Imagine paying $0.99 per download? That’s too expensive if you want tons of music for your iPod. Having a gadget like iPod with a large storage capacity, it’s frustrating to know that you cannot afford to download as much music files as you want.
With the popularity of iPod and the increasing demand of music lovers for iPod free music downloads, many websites were launched offering free download for iPod. One of these websites is MyiPodownloads. There is a big difference with MyiPodownloads, unlike other free download websites around the net, this site needs a one time payment fee for membership. But if you become a member after the one time payment you will have access to unlimited music downloads for free. No monthly fees or recurring charges and no pay per download fees. Another very important thing is no spyware, viruses and adware to damage your PC. MyiPodownloads is safe for your PC and 100% legal for iPod free music downloads.
As an iPod owner it’s your choice how to get iPod free music downloads. Did you know that thousands of iPod users are now enjoying their membership on MyiPodownloads? To know more about unlimited iPod free music downloads visit Best iPod Download Sites
Gerry Restrivera writes informative articles on various subjects including How to Get iPod Free Music Downloads.
http://suappleipod.com/iPodArticles/tabid/683/Default.aspx
Friday, October 19, 2007
Just What is the iPod ?
If you ask 10 people to explain what an iPod is, you’ll likely receive 10 different answers; and all of them will likely contain some element of fact and logic. Introduced by Apple Computers in 2001, the iPod is technically defined as a portable music player; and even this doesn’t do it justice.
As you’ll see (or perhaps know already from your own experience), the iPod is so much more than a mere convenient way for you to listen to music while on the go.
These things SELL!
The iPod is the #1 seller of legal digital music and digital music devices.
And just what does it take to be #1 in the highly competitive personal entertaining business? Well, since its launch in 2001, over 3 million iPods have been sold; and counting.
In fact, in a 3 month period from April to June 2004, almost over 850,000 iPod and iPod minis were sold. To put that into some kind of perspective, that’s almost 10,000 iPods/iPod minis per day. And if that doesn’t make you go WOW, that’s 398 per hour, or just under 7 per minute – of every hour, of every day, for 3 months!
It’s no wonder, given these awesome sales total, that the question most people ask these days isn’t: are you getting an iPod, but rather: where is your iPod?
http://www.ipodresourcecenter.com/Just_What_is_the_iPod_.html
As you’ll see (or perhaps know already from your own experience), the iPod is so much more than a mere convenient way for you to listen to music while on the go.
These things SELL!
The iPod is the #1 seller of legal digital music and digital music devices.
And just what does it take to be #1 in the highly competitive personal entertaining business? Well, since its launch in 2001, over 3 million iPods have been sold; and counting.
In fact, in a 3 month period from April to June 2004, almost over 850,000 iPod and iPod minis were sold. To put that into some kind of perspective, that’s almost 10,000 iPods/iPod minis per day. And if that doesn’t make you go WOW, that’s 398 per hour, or just under 7 per minute – of every hour, of every day, for 3 months!
It’s no wonder, given these awesome sales total, that the question most people ask these days isn’t: are you getting an iPod, but rather: where is your iPod?
http://www.ipodresourcecenter.com/Just_What_is_the_iPod_.html
Thursday, October 18, 2007
iPod – The Best Way to Listen to Music on the Go
Chances are you know at least one person with an iPod. With Apple selling them millions at a time, you would have had to have been living in a hole or on a desert island for the past five years to have not heard about the infamous iPod. Between the infamous silhouette campaign, the huge amount of advertising with famous bands like U2 and the posters placed high above almost every metropolitan area, you almost have to avoid looking around altogether to shield yourself from Apple’s publicity tour de force. As a portable digital music (and now media) player, Apple’s award winning product is available in a huge variety of sizes and memory capacities, offering consumers with enough variation to fit their lifestyles and the size of their wallets.
So you have seen lots and lots of people with iPods walking around on the street. But why the iPod, why did it gain such notoriety in the world when there are other perfectly good portable digital media players? The simple fact is that Apple made a product better than everyone else. As with any product, there are some problems here and there, but Apple has continually been extremely prompt in dealing with any possible problems that have arisen. In comparison to the rest of the portable digital media products on the market today, the iPod has them all beat in nearly any category.
The iPod line offers some of the smallest digital audio players in the business which can not only play audio but show pictures and videos as well. Apple creates a product with a very user friendly atmosphere which can be used not just by Mac users, but by Windows users as well. When it comes to accessories, there are add-ons a plenty, including speakers, docks, car interfaces and nearly anything someone could think of to add to a digital media player. The iPod is currently in its fifth generation with offerings of thirty and sixty gigabyte models, each of which feature color screens and the ability to play videos.
http://www.ipod-cases.info/Articles/iPod__The_Best_Way_to_Listen_to_Music_on_the_Go.php
So you have seen lots and lots of people with iPods walking around on the street. But why the iPod, why did it gain such notoriety in the world when there are other perfectly good portable digital media players? The simple fact is that Apple made a product better than everyone else. As with any product, there are some problems here and there, but Apple has continually been extremely prompt in dealing with any possible problems that have arisen. In comparison to the rest of the portable digital media products on the market today, the iPod has them all beat in nearly any category.
The iPod line offers some of the smallest digital audio players in the business which can not only play audio but show pictures and videos as well. Apple creates a product with a very user friendly atmosphere which can be used not just by Mac users, but by Windows users as well. When it comes to accessories, there are add-ons a plenty, including speakers, docks, car interfaces and nearly anything someone could think of to add to a digital media player. The iPod is currently in its fifth generation with offerings of thirty and sixty gigabyte models, each of which feature color screens and the ability to play videos.
http://www.ipod-cases.info/Articles/iPod__The_Best_Way_to_Listen_to_Music_on_the_Go.php
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
How to Podcast? An Introduction to Podcasting
Former MTV host Adam Curry and software developer Dave Winer are credited with developing podcasting. Curry wrote a program called iPodder which allowed him to automatically download internet radio broadcasts to his iPod and Winer was instrumental in promoting RSS. (Really Simple Syndication).
What is RSS? RSS allows people the ability to subscribe to their favorite blog or podcast and the information can be automatically downloaded to their computer. Subsequently, Curry and Winer devised a way to send audio files through RSS feeds.
The term Podcasting comes from "iPod" and "Broadcasting." However, you don’t need an iPod in order to record or listen to a podcast. Anyone with a computer or mp3 player can listen to a podcast.
From radio talk show hosts Al Franken to Rush Limbaugh, traditional radio is embracing podcasting. In addition, talk show host Sean Hannity and NPR (National Public Radio) are offering their shows in the form of a podcast.
Television is also welcoming podcasting. ABC News, CBS "60 Minutes," TV Guide and Ebert/Roper Movie Reviews are all available through podcasts.
What is Podcasting? Podcasting is an audio file that you create on your computer and then upload it to the Internet so other people can hear it. All you need is a computer, microphone and voice-editing program.
Anyone can podcast. It is perfect for women, men, students, work-at-home-moms and seniors. If you have something to say, podcasting is a great way to accomplish this goal.
Do you have a favorite hobby you would like to share with others? Are you a business owner who would like to increase customers? Have you ever dreamed of being your own talk show host or disc jockey? With podcasting, all of the above things are possible.
You could have your very own podcast up and running today.
What do you need?
1. A Microphone
You will need a microphone for your computer so that you can record your show. You can purchase a decent microphone at any computer store or Radio Shack. (http://www.radioshack.com).
2. A Voice-Editing Program
Voice-editing programs allow you to record and edit your show. There are two free programs on the internet that you can use.
(a) Wavepad: (http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad)
(b) Audacity: (http://audacity.sourceforge.net)
3. Upload Show to Website or Hosting Company
After your show is recorded, you will need to upload it to the internet. You can either put it on your website or you can use one of the many hosting companies. Podblaze.com (http://www.podblaze.com) is one company where you can host your podcast.
As you can see, podcasting is very easy to start. We are at the beginning of this roller coaster ride that will hit astronomical proportions as time goes on.
The only way to decide if podcasting is for you is to start. Take the first step and see how you like it.
http://www.ipodknowledge.com/createpodcast2.php
What is RSS? RSS allows people the ability to subscribe to their favorite blog or podcast and the information can be automatically downloaded to their computer. Subsequently, Curry and Winer devised a way to send audio files through RSS feeds.
The term Podcasting comes from "iPod" and "Broadcasting." However, you don’t need an iPod in order to record or listen to a podcast. Anyone with a computer or mp3 player can listen to a podcast.
From radio talk show hosts Al Franken to Rush Limbaugh, traditional radio is embracing podcasting. In addition, talk show host Sean Hannity and NPR (National Public Radio) are offering their shows in the form of a podcast.
Television is also welcoming podcasting. ABC News, CBS "60 Minutes," TV Guide and Ebert/Roper Movie Reviews are all available through podcasts.
What is Podcasting? Podcasting is an audio file that you create on your computer and then upload it to the Internet so other people can hear it. All you need is a computer, microphone and voice-editing program.
Anyone can podcast. It is perfect for women, men, students, work-at-home-moms and seniors. If you have something to say, podcasting is a great way to accomplish this goal.
Do you have a favorite hobby you would like to share with others? Are you a business owner who would like to increase customers? Have you ever dreamed of being your own talk show host or disc jockey? With podcasting, all of the above things are possible.
You could have your very own podcast up and running today.
What do you need?
1. A Microphone
You will need a microphone for your computer so that you can record your show. You can purchase a decent microphone at any computer store or Radio Shack. (http://www.radioshack.com).
2. A Voice-Editing Program
Voice-editing programs allow you to record and edit your show. There are two free programs on the internet that you can use.
(a) Wavepad: (http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad)
(b) Audacity: (http://audacity.sourceforge.net)
3. Upload Show to Website or Hosting Company
After your show is recorded, you will need to upload it to the internet. You can either put it on your website or you can use one of the many hosting companies. Podblaze.com (http://www.podblaze.com) is one company where you can host your podcast.
As you can see, podcasting is very easy to start. We are at the beginning of this roller coaster ride that will hit astronomical proportions as time goes on.
The only way to decide if podcasting is for you is to start. Take the first step and see how you like it.
http://www.ipodknowledge.com/createpodcast2.php
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
The iPod: A Love Story Between Man, Machine
If a song represents a memory in your head, then you listen to your life's memories -- faster than a mixed CD, definitely faster than a mixed tape -- as you listen to your iPod," says the affable, fast-talking Berkowitz, a project manager for a software company, as he sits in his downtown Washington office.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Apple iPod just stopped working
Pod just stopped working
Last year we bought my stepson an Apple iPod nano 4 gig for his 15th. birthday. Beautifully designed and super slim in black. Of course he didn't need an iPod, he already had a perfectly fine, unbranded 1 Gig MP3 player, but this thing was what he wanted.....
So last September in good time for his birthday we duly ordered one from Amazon.co.uk for around about £134, plus a couple of accessories to go with it. I'm a huge fan of Amazon and the kit arrived within the promised couple of days.
Move on to this August, off he goes on holiday, but he has to borrow an MP3 player from a friend. Not having my brain in gear at the time it didn't register that he wasn't taking his own lovely iPod. But on his return and with his impending birthday coming around again and the threat of having to provide the latest iPod, I asked what was wrong with his iPod.
"Oh, my iPod just stopped working." "How do you mean just stopped, did you drop it, did you leave it out in the rain did you go swimming with it on?" "No, I just charged it up one day and it was working and the next time I came to use it - a few weeks later - it wasn't working. Wouldn't even work when connected to the PC. Nothing"
Now, I'm as much of a technophobe as the next 50+ year old, but I was an early Apple Macintosh user, back in 1985/86 and am a huge fan of Apple and all things Apple. Surely they don't make stuff that just stops working - I mean I know times have moved on and everything, but the ethos of the company hasn't changed that much has it?
To my mind with my limited technical knowledge and my even more limited knowledge of batteries and rechargeable batteries at that, I was convinced this was a battery issue. He hadn't misused the thing at all. I assumed he'd also tried everything in his iPod manual to sort the thing out, although I do have a bit of a belief that if you need a manual to use a thing it needs to be better designed - but that's another whole subject!
Thank goodness the iPod came from Amazon. I located my order online (phew, within a year ago) and phoned them. No good. I emailed and got an immediate response - "to better serve Apple customers, Apple wants iPod customers to phone them direct."
Uh-oh I thought, here we go. But no, Apple customer service was brilliant, I needed the iPod with me when I phoned so they could get me to try a couple of things before they sent a replacement.
I duly took the iPod with me to the office the next day and called Apple. I had a reference number so got straight through to someone who had all the details in front of them in an instant.
So, within seconds, and I mean seconds, the chap at the other end of the phone, a Frenchman I think, had the iPod working again.
So, why am I writing this piece?
Well it occurred to me that there are a whole lot of people out there like me who have bought iPods, for their loved ones, not really understanding what they are all about, other than maybe realising, or being told that they are sooooo COOL. But worse than that the MSN chat loving, glued to the PC screen, use the computer everyday, supposed technical whizz kids for whom the thing was bought, have never even opened the manual. (And with this well designed piece of kit - why would they?)
In case it goes wrong of course. The troubleshooting guide. So, don't assume your teenager has read his or her Apple iPod manual. He or she probably hasn't even downloaded, or installed it or whatever. Wouldn't recognise a troubleshooting guide if it slapped him or her in the face.
And why do I think I am entitled to pass on what could prove to be a pure gold nugget? Something that could save the hassle of a return, or the expense of a replacement iPod? Well just today, completely unprompted, my own daughter handed me her very fancy 30 gig iPod with the words - could you have a look at this dad, it just stopped working - even when I recharge it, or connect it to the PC - nothing.
I did exactly what the man at Apple customer service had told me to do and even though my daughter is something of a gadget whizz kid, I became her instant hero - fixed, one 30 gig iPod in white. What a COOL feeling that was!
OK, so what was it that I was able to do that saved me having to buy my stepson a new (and obviously the latest, more expensive) iPod? Or at least having the hassle of arranging a swap? What was it that turned me from a doddery old man to a technical hero in my daughter's eyes?
It was this - and it's not original, it's not my own idea, it's not that clever even, it was the first thing the Apple man said to try, it probably appears in the iPod user manual, but I am prepared to bet more than 50% of teenage iPod owners have never heard of it - it's how to reset the iPod.
Press and hold the menu button and at the same time press and hold the circular central control button. Hold both for about 6 seconds. It seems like an age, but in that short time you could 1. Save yourself upwards of £200 - the cost of a replacement, 2. Surprise a know it all teenager into thinking you are hip and cool and switched on after all, or 3. Be your 20+ year old daughter's hero all over again, 20 years on!
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http://www.ipodtopic.com/articles/apple-ipod-just-stopped-working.php
Last year we bought my stepson an Apple iPod nano 4 gig for his 15th. birthday. Beautifully designed and super slim in black. Of course he didn't need an iPod, he already had a perfectly fine, unbranded 1 Gig MP3 player, but this thing was what he wanted.....
So last September in good time for his birthday we duly ordered one from Amazon.co.uk for around about £134, plus a couple of accessories to go with it. I'm a huge fan of Amazon and the kit arrived within the promised couple of days.
Move on to this August, off he goes on holiday, but he has to borrow an MP3 player from a friend. Not having my brain in gear at the time it didn't register that he wasn't taking his own lovely iPod. But on his return and with his impending birthday coming around again and the threat of having to provide the latest iPod, I asked what was wrong with his iPod.
"Oh, my iPod just stopped working." "How do you mean just stopped, did you drop it, did you leave it out in the rain did you go swimming with it on?" "No, I just charged it up one day and it was working and the next time I came to use it - a few weeks later - it wasn't working. Wouldn't even work when connected to the PC. Nothing"
Now, I'm as much of a technophobe as the next 50+ year old, but I was an early Apple Macintosh user, back in 1985/86 and am a huge fan of Apple and all things Apple. Surely they don't make stuff that just stops working - I mean I know times have moved on and everything, but the ethos of the company hasn't changed that much has it?
To my mind with my limited technical knowledge and my even more limited knowledge of batteries and rechargeable batteries at that, I was convinced this was a battery issue. He hadn't misused the thing at all. I assumed he'd also tried everything in his iPod manual to sort the thing out, although I do have a bit of a belief that if you need a manual to use a thing it needs to be better designed - but that's another whole subject!
Thank goodness the iPod came from Amazon. I located my order online (phew, within a year ago) and phoned them. No good. I emailed and got an immediate response - "to better serve Apple customers, Apple wants iPod customers to phone them direct."
Uh-oh I thought, here we go. But no, Apple customer service was brilliant, I needed the iPod with me when I phoned so they could get me to try a couple of things before they sent a replacement.
I duly took the iPod with me to the office the next day and called Apple. I had a reference number so got straight through to someone who had all the details in front of them in an instant.
So, within seconds, and I mean seconds, the chap at the other end of the phone, a Frenchman I think, had the iPod working again.
So, why am I writing this piece?
Well it occurred to me that there are a whole lot of people out there like me who have bought iPods, for their loved ones, not really understanding what they are all about, other than maybe realising, or being told that they are sooooo COOL. But worse than that the MSN chat loving, glued to the PC screen, use the computer everyday, supposed technical whizz kids for whom the thing was bought, have never even opened the manual. (And with this well designed piece of kit - why would they?)
In case it goes wrong of course. The troubleshooting guide. So, don't assume your teenager has read his or her Apple iPod manual. He or she probably hasn't even downloaded, or installed it or whatever. Wouldn't recognise a troubleshooting guide if it slapped him or her in the face.
And why do I think I am entitled to pass on what could prove to be a pure gold nugget? Something that could save the hassle of a return, or the expense of a replacement iPod? Well just today, completely unprompted, my own daughter handed me her very fancy 30 gig iPod with the words - could you have a look at this dad, it just stopped working - even when I recharge it, or connect it to the PC - nothing.
I did exactly what the man at Apple customer service had told me to do and even though my daughter is something of a gadget whizz kid, I became her instant hero - fixed, one 30 gig iPod in white. What a COOL feeling that was!
OK, so what was it that I was able to do that saved me having to buy my stepson a new (and obviously the latest, more expensive) iPod? Or at least having the hassle of arranging a swap? What was it that turned me from a doddery old man to a technical hero in my daughter's eyes?
It was this - and it's not original, it's not my own idea, it's not that clever even, it was the first thing the Apple man said to try, it probably appears in the iPod user manual, but I am prepared to bet more than 50% of teenage iPod owners have never heard of it - it's how to reset the iPod.
Press and hold the menu button and at the same time press and hold the circular central control button. Hold both for about 6 seconds. It seems like an age, but in that short time you could 1. Save yourself upwards of £200 - the cost of a replacement, 2. Surprise a know it all teenager into thinking you are hip and cool and switched on after all, or 3. Be your 20+ year old daughter's hero all over again, 20 years on!
Author:
http://www.ipodtopic.com/articles/apple-ipod-just-stopped-working.php
Saturday, October 13, 2007
iPod Mods
Ever since the iPod first came out, enterprising souls have been looking for and experimenting with ways to modify both its hardware and its software. This is done for a variety of reasons - to introduce new functionality, to test the iPod under various conditions, and simply for the novelty and uniqueness that such an “iPod mod” would bring.
Coming up with new mods, either software or hardware types, is not easy for the typical user. But software mods, once discovered and tried out, often become available for download. And it’s much easier to customize the iPod’s software rather than its hardware, especially for users who are not handy with tools and tinkering.
In this light, one of the essential iPod mods is called iPod Linux. As its name would imply, this hack allows the running of the Linux operating system on any iPod - but of course it would be pointless on the Shuffle variants, as they have no screens. Linux on the iPod would allow the playback of OGG sound and music files, which are unsupported by the unmodified iPod.
But more importantly, once iPod Linux is up and running on your iPod, it becomes easy to find and download modules and applications that would work with iPod Linux to transform your iPod into something else. Linux is a full-featured operating system that has been around for some time now. It has already gained a dedicated user base. This means that the development of software for use with Linux is an active field which a modded iPod could very well take advantage of.
A wide variety of applications have been developed for use with iPod Linux. The most popular of these include, of course, games! Doom, a popular first person shooter, has already been ported for running on the iPod Linux system. Other popular games available for the iPod include arcade games such as Space Invaders and even Pac-man. Installing these games makes the iPod suddenly a versatile entertainment device and not just a digital music player any more.
More utilitarian software is also available. Support for digital encyclopedias such as Wikipedia, the user-created encyclopedia, is available for the iPod already. It is also now possible to convert DVD movies and footage into the format that an iPod would recognize and be able to play. This entails downloading software called a converter, and processing your DVDs using this software to produce files that can then be transferred to the iPod and played. And a myriad of other applications can be found - timers, a utility for turning the iPod into a universal remote control, and even simple text file editors!
Modding your iPod can be as simple as installing easily downloadable software on it, and virtually unlocking new features and capabilities. Be aware, however, that third party modifications such as this may void the warranty contract with Apple. A lot of people consider this a fair enough bargain for being able to customize their beloved iPods even further.
http://www.frozenipod.com/2007/ipod-mods/#more-8
iPod Prices
Having a portable music player is now becoming a commodity rather than being a luxury item. Many people are now buying their own Ipod players without considering much of the price values. This somehow reflects the drastic changes in prices of the brand. The differences in market costs are inflicting a new trend in commercial spending.
The early prices of the Ipod music players are high because of the of market introduction. Seemingly, the newer the item is in the market the higher price values it gets. However, because of longer time frames affect price values, the regular units of Ipods are now more consumer-friendly. Prices are dropping because of some causes coming from different aspects of marketing.
Initially, the price of the Ipod player does not have any comparable reference. This is understandable because there were no other music player brands available in the market. The high cost employed in the sale of the first ipod generations base purely on the economic factors of manufacturing them. However, because of the release of other models that comprise the whole Ipod family, the high cost values of Ipods are reduced at certain points in time. This explains the trends in business that gives good competition among brand items.
The introduction of Ipod Nano, Ipod shuffle and Ipod video has changed the price ranges of Ipods. Each of these models is using specific price ranges based on the technical features of the product. Apparently, the more features it has, the higher the street price. For example, the current market price of Ipod is at $249. The price may be steep but it compensates the 20,000 songs it is capable to store. On the other hand the Ipod Nano and Shuffle reached its price $149 and $79 respectively. There is no exact pricing pattern between the Ipod families because of the difference in specifications. The price of one model cannot justify the cost of another because of technical differences. Some distributors and resellers may apply varying price ranges depending on the availability of the item in their stores. For example, an Ipod may range from $199-$255 depending on the capacity of the unit and location of the shop.
On the other hand, the lowering prices that envelop the retail sale of Ipods applies to market shares. Since the introduction of the Ipod player, many big electronic manufacturers have followed suit to rival the success of the Ipod. This may bring great market competition that will eventually lead to lower player prices and wider brand choices. The public will always have a definite edge in choosing the best according to their preferences.
The rising and lowering prices of the ipod player have many factors. In the aspect of good marketing strategies, the manufacturer will always take the step in remodeling their products. This will help the public to take their pick among the various offerings Ipod has given to the commercial market.
http://www.frozenipod.com/2007/ipod-prices/#more-9
Used iPods
Is there any advantage to buying and owning used iPod’s? The answer to this question is a matter of opinion and can be a cause for a debate. Practicality is one simple trait modern consumers are currently aiming to have amid all these financial and economic troubles worldwide. And buying and using used iPods can very well help in saving some amounts of money.
If you are planning to invest in an iPod, you can choose to buy of course, a brand new unit. Now, you can also opt to acquire a used iPod, and you would definitely be surprised that there are many such goods offered and sold in the market today. All you need to do is to get in touch with shops selling both new and used iPods, and for sure, you could make a wise and practical purchase transaction.
Of course, buying a new iPod would reflect many advantages. For one, the quality is assured to be superb. Expect that the unit would be free from any minor or major damages. You can make sure that your iPod would be of the highest possible standard and state, like it is free form scratches, the music is good and the overall performance is A-ok.
However, one distinct disadvantage would be the significant cost of buying a new iPod. And this is how buying used iPods can be of great advantage. For sure, these used gadgets are sold at heavy discounted prices in the market today. The savings you could generate in buying old iPods instead of the brand new ones would very much offset any other issues in the purchase of the old gadgets.
As a disadvantage, of course, expect that old iPods would never be free of scratches. There are also minor defects that are limited to problems regarding the case or housing of the gadget. Another problem would be that the used iPods would possibly not be covered by warranty anymore. In that case, you would have to shed out money in case you would have the gadget repaired.
Used iPods can also be swapped for other units. If you are aiming to buy new iPod models and units, you could opt to trade in your used iPod so you could secure significant discounts on your purchase. This practice is very popular nowadays.
You can buy used iPods at cheap prices. That is one unique and apparent advantage to buying such second hand gadgets. Who says you have to spend so much to own the iPod you’ve been eyeing for?
http://www.frozenipod.com/2007/used-ipods/
If you are planning to invest in an iPod, you can choose to buy of course, a brand new unit. Now, you can also opt to acquire a used iPod, and you would definitely be surprised that there are many such goods offered and sold in the market today. All you need to do is to get in touch with shops selling both new and used iPods, and for sure, you could make a wise and practical purchase transaction.
Of course, buying a new iPod would reflect many advantages. For one, the quality is assured to be superb. Expect that the unit would be free from any minor or major damages. You can make sure that your iPod would be of the highest possible standard and state, like it is free form scratches, the music is good and the overall performance is A-ok.
However, one distinct disadvantage would be the significant cost of buying a new iPod. And this is how buying used iPods can be of great advantage. For sure, these used gadgets are sold at heavy discounted prices in the market today. The savings you could generate in buying old iPods instead of the brand new ones would very much offset any other issues in the purchase of the old gadgets.
As a disadvantage, of course, expect that old iPods would never be free of scratches. There are also minor defects that are limited to problems regarding the case or housing of the gadget. Another problem would be that the used iPods would possibly not be covered by warranty anymore. In that case, you would have to shed out money in case you would have the gadget repaired.
Used iPods can also be swapped for other units. If you are aiming to buy new iPod models and units, you could opt to trade in your used iPod so you could secure significant discounts on your purchase. This practice is very popular nowadays.
You can buy used iPods at cheap prices. That is one unique and apparent advantage to buying such second hand gadgets. Who says you have to spend so much to own the iPod you’ve been eyeing for?
http://www.frozenipod.com/2007/used-ipods/
Whats Inside Your iPod?
The iPod has become a part of the global culture, since its first introduction in October 2001. The portable music player and others of its kind have left their mark on society and social behavior. Many have gotten curious and wondered, what exactly is inside an iPod?
For an iPod video, here are the main hardware components contained inside the case.
There is a hard drive, of course, for storage. This hard drive is a 1.8 inch Toshiba one with 30, 60, or 80 GB capacity. It features a USB interface, and runs at 4200 rpm. It weighs only 1.7 ounces or 48 grams and manages to fit 30 GB (or more) onto a single platter. This comes to about 93.5 gigabits per square inch. This high density is made possible by the use of smaller, lighter sliders, as well as improved thin-film technology with higher sensitivity for the read/write heads and the platter.
Then there is a rechargeable lithium-ion 700 mAh, 3.7 V batteries, a typical battery using the latest technology to make it fit the iPod’s form factor with maximum performance.
Then of course a 2.5 inch TFT LCD. This display is 16-bit and has a resolution of 320×240 pixels. It is also extremely thin, measuring only 0.125 inches or 3.175 mm in depth.
The chips and other processors such as the Broadcom BCM2722 video chip and the Wolfson Microelectronics WM8758 codec are found on a single motherboard. Because of the iPod’s smaller size, these chips use thin-film technology to connect to one another instead of the plastic connectors that larger devices usually use.
Perhaps the most interesting hardware in the iPod is the click wheel mechanism. Incorporated into this mechanism are five mechanical buttons corresponding to play/pause, forward, backward, menu, and the middle select button. These work much the same as other electronic buttons: by pressing them, metal contacts are made which complete the appropriate circuits on the motherboard.
The touch-sensitive wheel itself works much like a laptop’s touchpad does. In fact, Synaptics, a company widely known for its production of laptop touchpads, provided the touch wheels for the 4G iPod. (But Apple came up with its own proprietary design for the 5G iPod’s clickwheel.) The main concept behind this touch-sensitive hardware is that the touch of a human finger (or anything else that might conduct electricity) induces a change in the capacitance of the mechanism, which can be tracked via a built-in grid.
What software is then used with this hardware, to complete the iPod unit? The iPod 5G reportedly runs on the Pixo OS 2.1 operating system. Along with this comes PortalPlayer’s Digital Media Platform, which includes support for audio decoders, firmware customizations, as well as other software development tools. And of course software for the corresponding video and audio chips come installed on every iPod.
http://www.frozenipod.com/2007/whats-inside-your-ipod/#more-11
iPod Games
The trend of iPods being music only is long gone. With the release of the 5th generation iPod last year, it has changed the way we think about iPods. Not only do they play music, but they also allow us to watch movies. The iPod community was shocked when Apple announced the release of several games for the iPod.
In the second half of last year, apple released a number of games to be purchased from iTunes music store. The games include Sudoku, Ms Pac Man, iQuiz, Vortex, Tetris, Texas Holdem, Cubis 2, Zuma, Pac Man, Mini Golf, Mahjong, Bejeweled and Royal Solitaire. The games can be purchased at iTunes music store for $4.99 each.
The games currently only work on 5th generation iPods (iPod Video). There is a huge range of different games to choose from. Just about everyone will find something that they like and is enjoyable for them to play.
The release of these few games was a highly successful release for Apple. Within a few weeks there was a huge amount of users across the globe that purchased one or more of the games. There is a rumor that there will be another set of new iPod games released very soon for the 6 month anniversary since the first games were released.
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iPhone VS iPod
The iPhone has been popping up in technology websites and magazines ever since it was only a concept with no real basis in reality. Years of speculation about the product have proved it to be the most intently followed unconfirmed product in the history of Apple. Finally, on January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, announced the iPhone, an Internet- and multimedia enabled mobile phone, in his keynote address at the Macworld Conference and Expo.
The iPhone’s functions combine those of three devices: a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod, and an Internet communications device. The iPhone also sports a slim and sleek form factor worthy of the Apple brand name. But by far the most striking thing about the iPhone is its huge touchscreen which almost completely takes up the front of the device.
The iPhone will not have a traditional keypad or even the iPod clickwheel, but will instead rely completely on a revolutionary new touch screen (dubbed a multi-touch display) for its user interface. The touch screen measures 3.5 inches or 8.9 cm, and is a 320×480 liquid crystal display. Unlike most current mobile phone touchscreens, the iPhone’s screen will not require a stylus, being designed for bare fingers.
This promises a new and novel way of manipulating the interface. Sliding motions can be used, as well as “pinching” or “unpinching”, which refers to placing two fingers (usually thumb and forefinger) on the screen and sliding them closer or farther apart. The interface will be designed to have a natural feel, and it is to be hoped that the whole touchscreen idea is implemented well.
The Internet browser of the iPhone is shaping up to be something special, as well. The bundled browser is the Safari browser that comes with Mac OS X, and this will display full web pages instead of the simplified versions usually seen on other Internet phones. The iPhone will have support for WiFi, EDGE, and Bluetooth.
An exciting feature is Apple’s agreement with Google – a specially optimized version of Google Maps will be available on the iPhone!
Generally, though, the iPhone will not be bringing any new mobile phone features into play, but will have support for most common phone features found on high-end units such as the various connectivity protocols (Bluetooth, EDGE, etc.) as well as the inclusion of a 2.0 megapixel camera with support for video capture.
The iPhone is indeed shaping up to be a formidable entrant into the mobile smartphone arena, with its typical Apple stylishness and (expected) well thought-out interface. However, as long as actual products are not yet out on the market, all this hype should be taken with a grain of salt. (Judge the iPhone for real when you have one in your hand, and not a moment before!)
http://www.frozenipod.com/2007/iphone-vs-ipod/#more-24
The iPhone’s functions combine those of three devices: a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod, and an Internet communications device. The iPhone also sports a slim and sleek form factor worthy of the Apple brand name. But by far the most striking thing about the iPhone is its huge touchscreen which almost completely takes up the front of the device.
The iPhone will not have a traditional keypad or even the iPod clickwheel, but will instead rely completely on a revolutionary new touch screen (dubbed a multi-touch display) for its user interface. The touch screen measures 3.5 inches or 8.9 cm, and is a 320×480 liquid crystal display. Unlike most current mobile phone touchscreens, the iPhone’s screen will not require a stylus, being designed for bare fingers.
This promises a new and novel way of manipulating the interface. Sliding motions can be used, as well as “pinching” or “unpinching”, which refers to placing two fingers (usually thumb and forefinger) on the screen and sliding them closer or farther apart. The interface will be designed to have a natural feel, and it is to be hoped that the whole touchscreen idea is implemented well.
The Internet browser of the iPhone is shaping up to be something special, as well. The bundled browser is the Safari browser that comes with Mac OS X, and this will display full web pages instead of the simplified versions usually seen on other Internet phones. The iPhone will have support for WiFi, EDGE, and Bluetooth.
An exciting feature is Apple’s agreement with Google – a specially optimized version of Google Maps will be available on the iPhone!
Generally, though, the iPhone will not be bringing any new mobile phone features into play, but will have support for most common phone features found on high-end units such as the various connectivity protocols (Bluetooth, EDGE, etc.) as well as the inclusion of a 2.0 megapixel camera with support for video capture.
The iPhone is indeed shaping up to be a formidable entrant into the mobile smartphone arena, with its typical Apple stylishness and (expected) well thought-out interface. However, as long as actual products are not yet out on the market, all this hype should be taken with a grain of salt. (Judge the iPhone for real when you have one in your hand, and not a moment before!)
http://www.frozenipod.com/2007/iphone-vs-ipod/#more-24
Innovation and the iPod
The Corporation has constantly developed the easy of use products. The iPod is a good example of growing the brand innovation strategy achieved via effective and pragmatic innovation. It gives good experience to customers through direct download option with easy-to-use listening option, so that people are ready to pay the price for it. Additionally, the iPod is a connection with other Apple’s products as it must be used with a hand-held product. This way the Apple Corporation extends its brand visually and technically. Besides, the Apple Corporation produces the iMac. This product introduction at the market widened the Apple brand popularity via easy-to-use interface, good price and aesthetic product evolution.
When innovation occurs, it is spread from the innovator to a company. The innovation circle of a company must include service design, product design, and brand design methods. The innovation circle can be described using the diffusion or in other words, the ‘s-curve’. Companies usually work on new innovations that will finally replace the previous ones. Effective diffusion curves replace the previous ones and continue the growth. The dilemma of innovation management is the challenge for the company to understand how to become innovative. The innovation circle can be very effective for a company.
Benchmarking is a process of improvement when a company compares its work with the best organizations, defines how the companies achieve the work level. After the investigation a company uses the data for improving its own work. Competitive benchmarking is used for analyzing competitors. When you research your direct competitors, you research the best company in the industry. Then this benchmark company is used as a standard for improving your own business.
Summarizing, the company innovation is the brand, product and service innovation which should go together for achieving the best possible result in a competitive world. Consequently, Porter’s recommendations concerning the strategy formation are based on the concept that a company has some competitive advantages. However, it is not clear how these advantages have been achieved. The model is used only in case of growth retardation and sectors’ stagnation. Porter's model has constantly been challenged by other academics and strategists such as Coyne, Neill, Subramaniam and others, who have extended it. Porter’s theory has been elaborated for a product of his time, when there was a relatively stable environment. Five forces theory does not point out what competitors are described - actual or potential and what substituted are meant - internal or external. Porter’s five forces theory does not have a very clear taxonomy. Moreover, his theory does not make much emphasis on technology and innovationFree Articles, which are very important nowadays.
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When innovation occurs, it is spread from the innovator to a company. The innovation circle of a company must include service design, product design, and brand design methods. The innovation circle can be described using the diffusion or in other words, the ‘s-curve’. Companies usually work on new innovations that will finally replace the previous ones. Effective diffusion curves replace the previous ones and continue the growth. The dilemma of innovation management is the challenge for the company to understand how to become innovative. The innovation circle can be very effective for a company.
Benchmarking is a process of improvement when a company compares its work with the best organizations, defines how the companies achieve the work level. After the investigation a company uses the data for improving its own work. Competitive benchmarking is used for analyzing competitors. When you research your direct competitors, you research the best company in the industry. Then this benchmark company is used as a standard for improving your own business.
Summarizing, the company innovation is the brand, product and service innovation which should go together for achieving the best possible result in a competitive world. Consequently, Porter’s recommendations concerning the strategy formation are based on the concept that a company has some competitive advantages. However, it is not clear how these advantages have been achieved. The model is used only in case of growth retardation and sectors’ stagnation. Porter's model has constantly been challenged by other academics and strategists such as Coyne, Neill, Subramaniam and others, who have extended it. Porter’s theory has been elaborated for a product of his time, when there was a relatively stable environment. Five forces theory does not point out what competitors are described - actual or potential and what substituted are meant - internal or external. Porter’s five forces theory does not have a very clear taxonomy. Moreover, his theory does not make much emphasis on technology and innovationFree Articles, which are very important nowadays.
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The Apple iPod is also a great learn and resource tool!
Do you know that the Apple iPod is more than just a music player? It can also work as a digital organizer but most importantly, it opens up another great opportunity for knowledge and resource learning.
Using the iPod to gain knowledge quickly and effectively!
There is no doubt that the Apple iPod has become a common item amongst today's youth as a great music player. But is the iPod more than just a music player?In fact, the iPod is more than a music player. It is also a great teaching and learning tool as well. And it is guaranteed to help you learn fast.
Audio Books
Besides music, the iPod also plays audio books. These are essentially books that has been converted into a audio format and saved as a MP3 file. From a technical angle, there is no difference in the file format between a music or a book and you can download and play the same audio book off your computer or your iPod.
This opens you to a whole library of 'books' for your iPod. These can include many great books found in public domains and downloaded for free. There are also many good commercial 'books' that you can purchase for a small price. These audio books are great as you can play them over and over again in the car, on the train or even on the plane. It's a good way to kill time and gain knowledge at the same time.
The best thing about audio books is that you do not need to read. Let the book read to you and this can be a great enhancement for learning while driving or while sitting in a shaky bus or train.
Podcasting
Have you also heard of podcasting? If you have not, these are simply audio files published by individuals or companies covering interest topics ranging from music, technology, current affairs, news, politics, cars, sales and marketing, electronics, fashion to many other interesting niche areas.
They then put up these audio files in certain podcast stations on the internet.
Most podcast are free and you can download and treat them just like audio books. Similarly, you can subscribe and organize these podcast on your computer iTunes and then synchronize them to your iPod. It's also a great way to gain knowledge while driving or taking transport to school or work.
What is gaining fast popularity today is video podcast. Video podcast are essentially video files that can be downloaded and again, it covers a great genre of subject. (As a matter of fact, I am learning about designing my own podcast by watching a video podcast of this subject.)
However, you can only watch a video podcast on your computer or on the latest iPod video model. All earlier models of iPod will not be capable of playing video. With the iPod video, you can also output the video signal to a normal TV and watch the entire podcast on TV as well.
What's more, you can watch them, stop themFeature Articles, rewind them or repeat these audio or video podcasts as often as you like. What better way to learn?So who says that iPods are meant for music only?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Katherine Xie has 4 iPods starting from the 2G model. She runs a popular website, http://www.smart-ipod-ideas.com, that gives tips on iPods as well as showcase quality iPod accessories from Japan. Please feel free to distribute this article as long as credit and reference is made to her website.
Using the iPod to gain knowledge quickly and effectively!
There is no doubt that the Apple iPod has become a common item amongst today's youth as a great music player. But is the iPod more than just a music player?In fact, the iPod is more than a music player. It is also a great teaching and learning tool as well. And it is guaranteed to help you learn fast.
Audio Books
Besides music, the iPod also plays audio books. These are essentially books that has been converted into a audio format and saved as a MP3 file. From a technical angle, there is no difference in the file format between a music or a book and you can download and play the same audio book off your computer or your iPod.
This opens you to a whole library of 'books' for your iPod. These can include many great books found in public domains and downloaded for free. There are also many good commercial 'books' that you can purchase for a small price. These audio books are great as you can play them over and over again in the car, on the train or even on the plane. It's a good way to kill time and gain knowledge at the same time.
The best thing about audio books is that you do not need to read. Let the book read to you and this can be a great enhancement for learning while driving or while sitting in a shaky bus or train.
Podcasting
Have you also heard of podcasting? If you have not, these are simply audio files published by individuals or companies covering interest topics ranging from music, technology, current affairs, news, politics, cars, sales and marketing, electronics, fashion to many other interesting niche areas.
They then put up these audio files in certain podcast stations on the internet.
Most podcast are free and you can download and treat them just like audio books. Similarly, you can subscribe and organize these podcast on your computer iTunes and then synchronize them to your iPod. It's also a great way to gain knowledge while driving or taking transport to school or work.
What is gaining fast popularity today is video podcast. Video podcast are essentially video files that can be downloaded and again, it covers a great genre of subject. (As a matter of fact, I am learning about designing my own podcast by watching a video podcast of this subject.)
However, you can only watch a video podcast on your computer or on the latest iPod video model. All earlier models of iPod will not be capable of playing video. With the iPod video, you can also output the video signal to a normal TV and watch the entire podcast on TV as well.
What's more, you can watch them, stop themFeature Articles, rewind them or repeat these audio or video podcasts as often as you like. What better way to learn?So who says that iPods are meant for music only?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Katherine Xie has 4 iPods starting from the 2G model. She runs a popular website, http://www.smart-ipod-ideas.com, that gives tips on iPods as well as showcase quality iPod accessories from Japan. Please feel free to distribute this article as long as credit and reference is made to her website.
Instant iPod Shuffle Downloads
Since the iPod Shuffle was introduced to the public on Jan/11/2005. Tons of college students, business executives and energetic fitness fanatics have been exploding their Pods with thousands of media movie down loads and music downloads.
With over 100 million active user's and the millions if not into the billions spent on this ultimate MP3 machine. It's no wonder thousands of people have been searching for alternative ways to get their media content to thier shuffle. Currently the average price for a Shuffle is (3G) is $249. So why should anyone have to spend 99¢ download for a songs or $9.99 for movies.
Outside The Box
Did you know the average iTunes member down loads a minimum of 300 songs and 20 movies a year. That's $500 a year on just down loads. WOW! Did you also know that iTunes is losing customer's and members by the hundreds each and every year. It won't take you long to figure that one out. These people are exploring their options.
Over 300 Million & Growing Strong
iPod Shuffle and all other Mp3 owner's you are not limited. There is a gigantic network with millions of media content filed with movies galore, there has even been claims that it might be as big as 100 million files or even 300 million, but the point is you do not have to be locked into one system. You have options.
Get Connected
Where do you find access to this network, you might ask? There are a ton of hub stations online, you may have even heard of some the more popular ones such as: iPod Download Pro or iPod Net Downloads . These are just some of the more popular Shuffle download sites online. You can use them to get access.
There are hundreds more. Some charge $20 to $40 to access the network. Over all they are all some what a like however there are those that are not safe to get your content form or use what so ever.
Unwanted Extra Benefits
When you choose to move away from the iTunes system and begin to explore your options, you will see lots to choose from. There are several iPodshuffle download sites out there just be cautious which ones or one you decide to use. Some come with unwanted viruses and spyware when you down load content and others don't.
It's hard to determine which ones are dangerous by yourself, so the best way to avoid this hassle is to find a review site that you feel comfortable with (Most Have Excellent Reviews) and choose by using their list. It's been said that these review sites go through a lot of trouble gathering & testing information spending their hard earned money to see what you get if it were money.
You can have unlimited access to over 300 million movies, music & games for your iPod Shuffle."Imagine having each and every songArticle Search, movie or game you ever wanted right at your finger tips" You Can!
http://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/entertainment/instant-ipod-shuffle-downloads.html
With over 100 million active user's and the millions if not into the billions spent on this ultimate MP3 machine. It's no wonder thousands of people have been searching for alternative ways to get their media content to thier shuffle. Currently the average price for a Shuffle is (3G) is $249. So why should anyone have to spend 99¢ download for a songs or $9.99 for movies.
Outside The Box
Did you know the average iTunes member down loads a minimum of 300 songs and 20 movies a year. That's $500 a year on just down loads. WOW! Did you also know that iTunes is losing customer's and members by the hundreds each and every year. It won't take you long to figure that one out. These people are exploring their options.
Over 300 Million & Growing Strong
iPod Shuffle and all other Mp3 owner's you are not limited. There is a gigantic network with millions of media content filed with movies galore, there has even been claims that it might be as big as 100 million files or even 300 million, but the point is you do not have to be locked into one system. You have options.
Get Connected
Where do you find access to this network, you might ask? There are a ton of hub stations online, you may have even heard of some the more popular ones such as: iPod Download Pro or iPod Net Downloads . These are just some of the more popular Shuffle download sites online. You can use them to get access.
There are hundreds more. Some charge $20 to $40 to access the network. Over all they are all some what a like however there are those that are not safe to get your content form or use what so ever.
Unwanted Extra Benefits
When you choose to move away from the iTunes system and begin to explore your options, you will see lots to choose from. There are several iPodshuffle download sites out there just be cautious which ones or one you decide to use. Some come with unwanted viruses and spyware when you down load content and others don't.
It's hard to determine which ones are dangerous by yourself, so the best way to avoid this hassle is to find a review site that you feel comfortable with (Most Have Excellent Reviews) and choose by using their list. It's been said that these review sites go through a lot of trouble gathering & testing information spending their hard earned money to see what you get if it were money.
You can have unlimited access to over 300 million movies, music & games for your iPod Shuffle."Imagine having each and every songArticle Search, movie or game you ever wanted right at your finger tips" You Can!
http://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/entertainment/instant-ipod-shuffle-downloads.html
What Makes an IPOD successful?
The author analyzes why the IPOD has been so successful.
1.) Style and the cool factor is very important, and Apple has always had lots of it. After all, that is also the reason why people would fork out more money to buy a Levi?s jean or a Nike sneaker. Branding has become so strong that people were not looking to buy an mp3 player, but an ipod. It had become almost like a cultural icon, much akin to saying that you don't want just a watch, but a Rolex, or not just a car, but a BMW. Nokia became the world's largest cell phone manufacturer in the 90s because they realize that what people want was not just a functional cell phone, but a fashion accessory. They came out with cell phone that allows you to change casing to match your clothes, and came out with phones that you could show off. Much the same as the Ipod -- you wouldn?t want to be seen with anything else! Understanding this phenomena is becoming important to success. A successful business should understand why somebody would willingly pay 15,000 dollars for a Cartier watch ( when there are many nice watches for less than 100 dollars) yet choose to drive 2 extra kilometers to buy shampoo at the local price discount club rather than in the supermarket so that she can save 40 cents.
2.) But I always believe that a product succeeds not just on hype but on clear business fundamentals. And one of the things I know that did make Apple successful was their understanding that people would also willingly pay more than what they actually need. After all, what is the point of selling an Ipod that could store 10,000 songs? That could take months or even years to listen to it even just one time! So many manufacturers were selling mp3 players that could just store 1 or 2 hours of songs, instead of 600 hours worth. But then, the technology landscape is really full of examples that shows people behave illogically, and really want to get what they think they MIGHT need, rather than what they actually need. We take pride in getting a camera that can do 8 megapixels resolution even if all we can distinguish or need is just 2 megapixels. We eagerly dump our email system because we find their allowance of 2 megabyte is too tight ( but really adequate), and go for providers that offer 1 gigabyte. Every year, we see millions of people put in money to buy Microsoft Office, when all the features they know how to use can be satisfied with the less expensive Microsoft Works. Virtually every customer we have that uses our accounting or payroll system use only less than half of the features. Every street corner we see cars that can deliver twice or thrice the speed than the owner is really legally allowed to go, or will ever go.
How many of us get Ipods that can store 600 hours of music, when all we have in our collection is just less than 100 hours? Do we really need that much? No, but we would like to believe we do or fear we potentially will. We all like to think big, dream big, and believe that our needs are far more than ordinary. And I guess to providers who know how to utilize this penchant, and who does not provide only what we need, but delight us by providing morePsychology Articles, will always have a niche in our pockets.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Wilson Ng has founded and still manages 6 companies, including 4 in the technology arena the last 12 years. He was awarded the technology entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young for 2004 in the Philippines for small business.He loves to write, and have written a technology column for a paper for the last 9 years. He currently maintains a blog at www.bizdrivenlife.net
Friday, October 12, 2007
MP3 - The Future of Music? And What About iPod?
Mp3 music is an audio file that has been digitally encoded and compressed to make the amount of data smaller without compromising the overall sound quality. It's a revolutionary technique with incredibly good results; it is frequently indistinguishable from music found on a CD (though some audiophiles with very sensitive ears dispute that statement).
The popularity of this type of music made available on the Internet is a trend reaching gigantic proportions; these encoded songs are everywhere. Websites called talking blogs offer rare or hard-to-find podcast music and avid fans sometimes spend hours at a time sifting through the piles of downloadable material. Newer recording artists that would often fall under the radar without the help of a well-known label are now able to convert their songs into mp3 music and make them available on the Internet, allowing huge numbers of people the chance to hear songs that they otherwise wouldn't have been exposed to. It's an extremely popular thing, mp3 music, one of those rare pop-culture phenomena embraced by nearly everyone.
And now with the advent of the IPOD and other similar devices for MP3's, both music and instructional audio files are both widespread and growing in popularity. Some of the newer models of autos feature capability for this type of music file, broading the appeal even further. And IPOD movies are the latest rage.
But regardless of its massive popularity, digital music is surrounded with controversy. Many programs that allow users to transfer their music directly from computer to computer offer the services for free, eliminating the possibility of royalties for the artist and label. Fearful of losing tons of money to fans downloading records instead of buying them, large factions of the music industry fought to make free mp3 music illegal -- and succeeded to a degree. The laws, however, have loopholes, and many websites or P2P programs have exploited them for all they're worth.
Additionally, laws regulating this type of music in the United States aren't necessarily applicable to other countries, so new websites and programs (particularly, for some reason, in Russia) have popped up offering the free services railed against in America. Because of the hotly argued ethical issues surrounding digital music, many shy away from the topic (and practice) completely. Others embrace it, citing huge record costs as justification enough for free mp3 music. It's an argument not likely to end anytime soon; the ethical issues will be debated as long as free mp3 music is available somewhere.
In any case, MP3's are here to stay, and wise is the musician who learns about them and takes advantage of them.
http://www.ipodtopic.com/articles/mp3-future-music-what-about-ipod.php
The popularity of this type of music made available on the Internet is a trend reaching gigantic proportions; these encoded songs are everywhere. Websites called talking blogs offer rare or hard-to-find podcast music and avid fans sometimes spend hours at a time sifting through the piles of downloadable material. Newer recording artists that would often fall under the radar without the help of a well-known label are now able to convert their songs into mp3 music and make them available on the Internet, allowing huge numbers of people the chance to hear songs that they otherwise wouldn't have been exposed to. It's an extremely popular thing, mp3 music, one of those rare pop-culture phenomena embraced by nearly everyone.
And now with the advent of the IPOD and other similar devices for MP3's, both music and instructional audio files are both widespread and growing in popularity. Some of the newer models of autos feature capability for this type of music file, broading the appeal even further. And IPOD movies are the latest rage.
But regardless of its massive popularity, digital music is surrounded with controversy. Many programs that allow users to transfer their music directly from computer to computer offer the services for free, eliminating the possibility of royalties for the artist and label. Fearful of losing tons of money to fans downloading records instead of buying them, large factions of the music industry fought to make free mp3 music illegal -- and succeeded to a degree. The laws, however, have loopholes, and many websites or P2P programs have exploited them for all they're worth.
Additionally, laws regulating this type of music in the United States aren't necessarily applicable to other countries, so new websites and programs (particularly, for some reason, in Russia) have popped up offering the free services railed against in America. Because of the hotly argued ethical issues surrounding digital music, many shy away from the topic (and practice) completely. Others embrace it, citing huge record costs as justification enough for free mp3 music. It's an argument not likely to end anytime soon; the ethical issues will be debated as long as free mp3 music is available somewhere.
In any case, MP3's are here to stay, and wise is the musician who learns about them and takes advantage of them.
http://www.ipodtopic.com/articles/mp3-future-music-what-about-ipod.php
MP3 - The Future of Music? And What About iPod?
Mp3 music is an audio file that has been digitally encoded and compressed to make the amount of data smaller without compromising the overall sound quality. It's a revolutionary technique with incredibly good results; it is frequently indistinguishable from music found on a CD (though some audiophiles with very sensitive ears dispute that statement).
The popularity of this type of music made available on the Internet is a trend reaching gigantic proportions; these encoded songs are everywhere. Websites called talking blogs offer rare or hard-to-find podcast music and avid fans sometimes spend hours at a time sifting through the piles of downloadable material. Newer recording artists that would often fall under the radar without the help of a well-known label are now able to convert their songs into mp3 music and make them available on the Internet, allowing huge numbers of people the chance to hear songs that they otherwise wouldn't have been exposed to. It's an extremely popular thing, mp3 music, one of those rare pop-culture phenomena embraced by nearly everyone.
And now with the advent of the IPOD and other similar devices for MP3's, both music and instructional audio files are both widespread and growing in popularity. Some of the newer models of autos feature capability for this type of music file, broading the appeal even further. And IPOD movies are the latest rage.
But regardless of its massive popularity, digital music is surrounded with controversy. Many programs that allow users to transfer their music directly from computer to computer offer the services for free, eliminating the possibility of royalties for the artist and label. Fearful of losing tons of money to fans downloading records instead of buying them, large factions of the music industry fought to make free mp3 music illegal -- and succeeded to a degree. The laws, however, have loopholes, and many websites or P2P programs have exploited them for all they're worth.
Additionally, laws regulating this type of music in the United States aren't necessarily applicable to other countries, so new websites and programs (particularly, for some reason, in Russia) have popped up offering the free services railed against in America. Because of the hotly argued ethical issues surrounding digital music, many shy away from the topic (and practice) completely. Others embrace it, citing huge record costs as justification enough for free mp3 music. It's an argument not likely to end anytime soon; the ethical issues will be debated as long as free mp3 music is available somewhere.
In any case, MP3's are here to stay, and wise is the musician who learns about them and takes advantage of them.
http://www.ipodtopic.com/articles/mp3-future-music-what-about-ipod.php
The popularity of this type of music made available on the Internet is a trend reaching gigantic proportions; these encoded songs are everywhere. Websites called talking blogs offer rare or hard-to-find podcast music and avid fans sometimes spend hours at a time sifting through the piles of downloadable material. Newer recording artists that would often fall under the radar without the help of a well-known label are now able to convert their songs into mp3 music and make them available on the Internet, allowing huge numbers of people the chance to hear songs that they otherwise wouldn't have been exposed to. It's an extremely popular thing, mp3 music, one of those rare pop-culture phenomena embraced by nearly everyone.
And now with the advent of the IPOD and other similar devices for MP3's, both music and instructional audio files are both widespread and growing in popularity. Some of the newer models of autos feature capability for this type of music file, broading the appeal even further. And IPOD movies are the latest rage.
But regardless of its massive popularity, digital music is surrounded with controversy. Many programs that allow users to transfer their music directly from computer to computer offer the services for free, eliminating the possibility of royalties for the artist and label. Fearful of losing tons of money to fans downloading records instead of buying them, large factions of the music industry fought to make free mp3 music illegal -- and succeeded to a degree. The laws, however, have loopholes, and many websites or P2P programs have exploited them for all they're worth.
Additionally, laws regulating this type of music in the United States aren't necessarily applicable to other countries, so new websites and programs (particularly, for some reason, in Russia) have popped up offering the free services railed against in America. Because of the hotly argued ethical issues surrounding digital music, many shy away from the topic (and practice) completely. Others embrace it, citing huge record costs as justification enough for free mp3 music. It's an argument not likely to end anytime soon; the ethical issues will be debated as long as free mp3 music is available somewhere.
In any case, MP3's are here to stay, and wise is the musician who learns about them and takes advantage of them.
http://www.ipodtopic.com/articles/mp3-future-music-what-about-ipod.php
Apple iPod Shuffle
Loaded with sheer ergonomics to thrill your music world, the Apple iPod shuffle is yet another mark of excellence from the house of Apple. The device is available in two different capability: 512MB and 1GB, and yes priced quite competitively as well. Though there is no screen or display of any kind, operating the device is not lack lustre, for anyways music players that have displays, also have confusing terminology like “root”. Probably Apple though it was best to keep both life and music as simple as possible.
So you might as well wonder how to navigate. Choices are limited though, for either you opt to listen to the tracks in the order of recording, or you use the much hyped ‘shuffle’ feature. At time you might wonder what you are listening to, but if that bothers you much, then surely the device is not for you. For Apple iPod shuffle is designed to grab some tunes and go, without being too bothered about what’s on there.
The feature of Autofill comes a little handy here. This automatically fills up the Apple iPod shuffle with songs from your iTunes library and you can choose/ give preference to songs with a higher rating.
The manufacturer boasts that the Apple iPod shuffle is smaller than the gum. And in fact, it is quite close to its claims. The device is 8.4cm long, a mere 0.84cm thin and incredibly light at only 22g. Having said so, the device can be easily carried around the neck, slip into the pockets/ purses, or wore over the sleeves or belts – all without really being noticed!
In sync with the overall design, the keys of the Apple iPod shuffle are well laid out in a circle, looking like the click wheel of the Nano. Having the control system at the front also brings an added advantage, for, if you are hiding the device under your shirt, it will make the buttons still reachable.
The voice quality is superb, with due attention given to crispness, clarity, bass etc. And the Apple iPod shuffle can run almost for 12 hours, to ensure music becomes your companion so long you are awake.
http://www.ipodtopic.com/articles/apple-ipod-shuffle.php
So you might as well wonder how to navigate. Choices are limited though, for either you opt to listen to the tracks in the order of recording, or you use the much hyped ‘shuffle’ feature. At time you might wonder what you are listening to, but if that bothers you much, then surely the device is not for you. For Apple iPod shuffle is designed to grab some tunes and go, without being too bothered about what’s on there.
The feature of Autofill comes a little handy here. This automatically fills up the Apple iPod shuffle with songs from your iTunes library and you can choose/ give preference to songs with a higher rating.
The manufacturer boasts that the Apple iPod shuffle is smaller than the gum. And in fact, it is quite close to its claims. The device is 8.4cm long, a mere 0.84cm thin and incredibly light at only 22g. Having said so, the device can be easily carried around the neck, slip into the pockets/ purses, or wore over the sleeves or belts – all without really being noticed!
In sync with the overall design, the keys of the Apple iPod shuffle are well laid out in a circle, looking like the click wheel of the Nano. Having the control system at the front also brings an added advantage, for, if you are hiding the device under your shirt, it will make the buttons still reachable.
The voice quality is superb, with due attention given to crispness, clarity, bass etc. And the Apple iPod shuffle can run almost for 12 hours, to ensure music becomes your companion so long you are awake.
http://www.ipodtopic.com/articles/apple-ipod-shuffle.php
The Best Way to Take Care of Your iPod is With a Leather iPod Case
For the serious iPod fanatic there’s no better way to take care of your iPod than with a leather iPod case. They not only look fashionable but they are also functional. With a leather iPod case to cover and protect your iPod, you will find that it’s easier to take it places without having to worry constantly about scratching the display screen.
This is one of the chief worries of many people for whom the hundred dollar-upwards prices of the many different iPods (barring the iPod Shuffle) are a bit steep. Their iPod is their best friend and will get them through the tedious days of life when they’re stuck in traffic, stuck in a queue, or stuck on a long flight with no where to go and no one to talk to.
It is because of this precious quality of their iPods, that many people will look to protect their iPod from the rigors of their daily life’s grind. And this is where a leather iPod case comes in handy. You can cover and protect your iPod in a fashionable manner, and keep it from being exposed to the elements.
You leather iPod case won’t necessarily be water proof, but it will be able to withstand the impact of a few raindrops and can protect it from such elements as the harsh sun. And if you get a leather iPod case with a protective see-through cover for your screen, you will find that it’s also functional, and you won’t have to take your iPod of its casing to play your music.
You could get yourself an imitation leather iPod case but that wouldn’t be the same as owning the real thing, and in comparison with the money you spent on your iPod getting a genuine leather iPod case is far more worth the time you’re looking around for it, as well as the money.
Another benefit that you get with the leather iPod case is that it also makes it easier to remove and put in, the iPod into the case itself. Some cases which are available to protect your iPod are great in the protection department, but are simple useless in the ease-of-use department.
All of these arguments for the leather iPod case aside, with the entire craze of the iPod going its social rounds and gaining a greater fan base with each new iPod revision, hundreds and thousands of people have jumped on the iPod bandwagon.
The demand for iPod accessories is greater than ever, and having a leather iPod case for your iPod Nano, or iPod Mini can only enhance your iPod appeal. Besides, the leather iPod case makes a bold statement that says you have taste as well as class!
Muna wa Wanjiru is a Web Administrator and Has Been Researching and Reporting on iPod for Years. For More Information on Leather iPod Case, Visit His Site at Leather iPod Case
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Apple Corporation: the iPod advertisement
The ad can be viewed on Apple's web site. In April 2003, Apple stated its new advertisement campaign to promote the new product – a line of the iTunes Music Store. The advertisement campaign was rather successful and gave some profit. The commercials featured a wide range of music, including The Who's My Generation, Sir Mix-a-lot's Baby Got Back, The Caesars' Jerk It Out, Pink's There You Go, and Eminem's Lose Yourself.
In October 2003, Apple company showed its first TV advertisement of this silhouette campaign, which had already been presented in periodicals. It showed silhouettes dancing to music and listening to iPods. These advertisements promoted pop songs such as The Vines' Ride, The Caesars' Jerk It Out, Gorillaz' Feel Good Inc., Steriogram's Walkie-Talkie Man, Jet's Are You Gonna Be My Girl, Propellerheads' Take California, Ozomatli's Saturday Night, Jason Nevin's Mix, Franz Ferdinand's Take Me Out, Daft Punk's Technologic, and many more. To commemorate the launch of the U2 iPod, Apple released an ad featuring a music video of Vertigo, featuring the band as characteristic iPod silhouettes. One can see these Ads in quite a few places now.
The iPod shuffle was released alongside TV advertisements featuring silhouettes dancing on a green background with Apple's shuffle symbol moving under them, displaying their intention on using their silhouette campaign with each of their products. At the release of the iPod nano, a commercial was aired depicting pairs of hands turning over and examining the device, emphasizing its small size, and fighting over it.
With the release of video iPod, a new commercial was aired showing the new iPod's video playing capabilities. The ad featured U2's Original of the Species from the Vertigo: Live From Chicago DVD. Two more ads were released featuring Eminem and Wynton Marsalis. Although the ad still featured the silhouettes, the backgrounds were more textured and had patterns or identifiable backgrounds as opposed to the flat colours used previously. An orange 'urban' theme was used in the Eminem version, and a 'cool' blue jazz look to the Wynton Marsalis variant.
On March 17, 2006, Apple released another new iPod ad. This ad departed from the traditional silhouette style, and featured thousands of CD covers pouring into an iPod nano. The ad again uses the tagline "1,000 Songs in Your Pocket", in reference to the original iPod launch ads. This commercial features the song Cubicle by the French electro rock band Rinocerose.
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Over the past several years, an increasing proportion of the Company's net sales have been made by the Company directly to end-users through its online stores around the world and through its retail stores in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and the U.K. Several resellers perceived the expansion of the Company's direct sales as conflicting with their own businesses and economic interests as distributors and resellers of the Company's products. Perception of such a conflict could discourage the Company's resellers from investing additional resources in the distribution and sale of the Company's products or lead them to limit or cease distribution of the Company's products. The Company's business and financial results could be adversely affected if expansion of its direct sales to end-users causes some or all of its resellers to cease or limit distribution of the Company's products.
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http://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/marketing/apple-corporation-the-ipod-advertisement.html
In October 2003, Apple company showed its first TV advertisement of this silhouette campaign, which had already been presented in periodicals. It showed silhouettes dancing to music and listening to iPods. These advertisements promoted pop songs such as The Vines' Ride, The Caesars' Jerk It Out, Gorillaz' Feel Good Inc., Steriogram's Walkie-Talkie Man, Jet's Are You Gonna Be My Girl, Propellerheads' Take California, Ozomatli's Saturday Night, Jason Nevin's Mix, Franz Ferdinand's Take Me Out, Daft Punk's Technologic, and many more. To commemorate the launch of the U2 iPod, Apple released an ad featuring a music video of Vertigo, featuring the band as characteristic iPod silhouettes. One can see these Ads in quite a few places now.
The iPod shuffle was released alongside TV advertisements featuring silhouettes dancing on a green background with Apple's shuffle symbol moving under them, displaying their intention on using their silhouette campaign with each of their products. At the release of the iPod nano, a commercial was aired depicting pairs of hands turning over and examining the device, emphasizing its small size, and fighting over it.
With the release of video iPod, a new commercial was aired showing the new iPod's video playing capabilities. The ad featured U2's Original of the Species from the Vertigo: Live From Chicago DVD. Two more ads were released featuring Eminem and Wynton Marsalis. Although the ad still featured the silhouettes, the backgrounds were more textured and had patterns or identifiable backgrounds as opposed to the flat colours used previously. An orange 'urban' theme was used in the Eminem version, and a 'cool' blue jazz look to the Wynton Marsalis variant.
On March 17, 2006, Apple released another new iPod ad. This ad departed from the traditional silhouette style, and featured thousands of CD covers pouring into an iPod nano. The ad again uses the tagline "1,000 Songs in Your Pocket", in reference to the original iPod launch ads. This commercial features the song Cubicle by the French electro rock band Rinocerose.
The Company's future work and success depends on the work of distributors and other resellers of the Apple's products. The Company has invested and will continue to invest in various programs to enhance reseller sales, including staffing selected resellers' stores with Company employees and contractors. These programs could require a substantial investment from the Company, while providing no assurance of return or incremental revenue to offset this investment.
Over the past several years, an increasing proportion of the Company's net sales have been made by the Company directly to end-users through its online stores around the world and through its retail stores in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and the U.K. Several resellers perceived the expansion of the Company's direct sales as conflicting with their own businesses and economic interests as distributors and resellers of the Company's products. Perception of such a conflict could discourage the Company's resellers from investing additional resources in the distribution and sale of the Company's products or lead them to limit or cease distribution of the Company's products. The Company's business and financial results could be adversely affected if expansion of its direct sales to end-users causes some or all of its resellers to cease or limit distribution of the Company's products.
The Company relies on third-party digital content, which may not be available to the Company on commercially reasonable terms or at all. The Company contracts with third parties to offer their digital content to customers through the Company's iTunes Music Store. The Company pays substantial fees to obtain the rights to offer to its customers this third-party digital content. The Company's licensing arrangements with these third-party content providers are short-term in nature and do not guarantee the future renewal of these arrangements at commercially reasonable terms, if at all.
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