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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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.
Third-party content providers and artists require that the Company provide certain digital rights management solutions and other security mechanisms. If the requirements from content providers or artists change, then the Company may be required to further develop or license technology to address such new rights and requirements. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to develop or license such solutions at a reasonable cost and in a timely manner, if at allFree Web Content, which could have a materially adverse effect on the Company's operating results and financial position.
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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.
Third-party content providers and artists require that the Company provide certain digital rights management solutions and other security mechanisms. If the requirements from content providers or artists change, then the Company may be required to further develop or license technology to address such new rights and requirements. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to develop or license such solutions at a reasonable cost and in a timely manner, if at allFree Web Content, which could have a materially adverse effect on the Company's operating results and financial position.
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Ipod Shuffle As The Proud Possession Of Music Enthusiasts
It is said that creation follows recreation and vice versa. Entertainment is really an indispensable means of relaxing and refreshing yourself especially after a hectic schedule. There are numerous ways of unwinding yourself. However, music has always been and will always remain the prime source of entertainment for most of the people in the world.
With the advancement in technologies around the world, new kind of gadgets are being manufactured to cater to the needs of the millions of music-lovers thereby, tapping the potentiality of this growing music industry. This process has brought a revolution in the electronic-gadget industry as we have been witnessing a phenomenal rise in the sales of different music-related gadgets across the globe.
Among all types of music-related electronic gizmos, iPod Shuffles have become a roaring success ever since they were invented. iPod Shuffles are regarded as the most easy, convenient and comfortable means of listening to your favorite music on the move all the time. iPod Shuffles are actually an advanced and improved versions of MP3 players and they offer a number of additional features that enhance the quality of sound providing a whole new meaning to the concept of music-listening. It is no wonder then why iPod stands as the best selling MP3/MP4 players in the world market today. Its success can be largely attributed to its sleek design, unique user-interface, elegant look, and superlative sound quality.
The concept of iPod came into being in October 23, 2001 when Apple Corporation first released its iPod Shuffle. At present, we are on the 5th generation of iPod. This high-end MP4 player boasts of 60 to 80 GB memory storage, video capability and a host of other attractive features that can potentially entice millions of music enthusiasts, gizmo geeks and techno junkies around the world. So, if you are one of those die-hard music lovers and have been pondering over buying yourself an iPod Shuffle, be aware of its pro and cons. The following are a few very useful facts that you should know about iPods before you settle for one. Take a peek:
Internal Memory:
Internal Memory of an iPod can vary from 512MB to 80 GB depending upon the size as well as price factor. The latest edition of iPod Shuffle from Apple comes in two different versions, one with 512MB that offers storage of about 120 songs and, the other with 1GB allowing the users to store up to 240 songs. iPods having higher storage facility will cost you more. So, choose the one according to your need.
Battery Life:
It is extremely important to check the battery life of the iPods while buying one. Usually, most iPods come with a built-in rechargeable battery. However, you should ensure that the iPod Shuffle you are buying has an AC/DV adaptor for quick battery charge. The current edition from Apple includes a 12-hour rechargeable battery.
Size:
iPods can be found in a wide-range of sizes. When it comes to the size of an iPod, more often than not, it depends on the features of a particular player. For instance, iPods featuring large screen, video capability, and hard drive facility can be big in size. As a result, they cost more. Be specific about your need; know what you want from an MP3 player, and then pick the one that suits you the best.
USB:
Universal Serial Bus or USB is a standard feature of all iPods. This helps you plug and connect the player to your PC enabling you to drag and drop music files from your PC into your iPod. The latest model of iPod supports USB 2.0 transfer.
Audio Format:
Make it a point to check whether the iPod you are buying supports some specific audio formats. Typically, all iPods, MP3 and MP4 players invariably support MP3 format. However, some players do not support all audio formats. For Instance, you may not be able to listen to a downloaded track just because your player does not support that particular music file which is in WMA format. Check the player`s specifications before buying it and make sure that your iPod supports most standard audio formats.
Additional Features:
Most MP3 players, MP4 players and iPod Shuffles are now available with a host of additional features like FM tuner and audio recording facility. Some players might cost you more just because they include these additional features. There is no point in paying more if these features are not of much interest to you. SoFree Web Content, just look before you leap!!!
This article is under GNU FDL license and can be distributed without any previous authorization from the author. However the author's name and all the URLs (links) mentioned in the article and biography must be kept.
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With the advancement in technologies around the world, new kind of gadgets are being manufactured to cater to the needs of the millions of music-lovers thereby, tapping the potentiality of this growing music industry. This process has brought a revolution in the electronic-gadget industry as we have been witnessing a phenomenal rise in the sales of different music-related gadgets across the globe.
Among all types of music-related electronic gizmos, iPod Shuffles have become a roaring success ever since they were invented. iPod Shuffles are regarded as the most easy, convenient and comfortable means of listening to your favorite music on the move all the time. iPod Shuffles are actually an advanced and improved versions of MP3 players and they offer a number of additional features that enhance the quality of sound providing a whole new meaning to the concept of music-listening. It is no wonder then why iPod stands as the best selling MP3/MP4 players in the world market today. Its success can be largely attributed to its sleek design, unique user-interface, elegant look, and superlative sound quality.
The concept of iPod came into being in October 23, 2001 when Apple Corporation first released its iPod Shuffle. At present, we are on the 5th generation of iPod. This high-end MP4 player boasts of 60 to 80 GB memory storage, video capability and a host of other attractive features that can potentially entice millions of music enthusiasts, gizmo geeks and techno junkies around the world. So, if you are one of those die-hard music lovers and have been pondering over buying yourself an iPod Shuffle, be aware of its pro and cons. The following are a few very useful facts that you should know about iPods before you settle for one. Take a peek:
Internal Memory:
Internal Memory of an iPod can vary from 512MB to 80 GB depending upon the size as well as price factor. The latest edition of iPod Shuffle from Apple comes in two different versions, one with 512MB that offers storage of about 120 songs and, the other with 1GB allowing the users to store up to 240 songs. iPods having higher storage facility will cost you more. So, choose the one according to your need.
Battery Life:
It is extremely important to check the battery life of the iPods while buying one. Usually, most iPods come with a built-in rechargeable battery. However, you should ensure that the iPod Shuffle you are buying has an AC/DV adaptor for quick battery charge. The current edition from Apple includes a 12-hour rechargeable battery.
Size:
iPods can be found in a wide-range of sizes. When it comes to the size of an iPod, more often than not, it depends on the features of a particular player. For instance, iPods featuring large screen, video capability, and hard drive facility can be big in size. As a result, they cost more. Be specific about your need; know what you want from an MP3 player, and then pick the one that suits you the best.
USB:
Universal Serial Bus or USB is a standard feature of all iPods. This helps you plug and connect the player to your PC enabling you to drag and drop music files from your PC into your iPod. The latest model of iPod supports USB 2.0 transfer.
Audio Format:
Make it a point to check whether the iPod you are buying supports some specific audio formats. Typically, all iPods, MP3 and MP4 players invariably support MP3 format. However, some players do not support all audio formats. For Instance, you may not be able to listen to a downloaded track just because your player does not support that particular music file which is in WMA format. Check the player`s specifications before buying it and make sure that your iPod supports most standard audio formats.
Additional Features:
Most MP3 players, MP4 players and iPod Shuffles are now available with a host of additional features like FM tuner and audio recording facility. Some players might cost you more just because they include these additional features. There is no point in paying more if these features are not of much interest to you. SoFree Web Content, just look before you leap!!!
This article is under GNU FDL license and can be distributed without any previous authorization from the author. However the author's name and all the URLs (links) mentioned in the article and biography must be kept.
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Liberate your iPod
People these days are now demanding more and more entertainment in their lives. Because of this, several multimedia companies have invented several devices just to provide entertainment to people. From video games to mobile multimedia players, you will see that there are quite a lot of state-of-the-art entertainment devices out there today that can provide you with high quality entertainment wherever you go.
Today, the latest craze is the iPod. So far, iPod have provided people with multimedia entertainment never before seen on other portable multimedia players. With iPod, you will be able to store and listen to far more music than other kinds of portable multimedia players. Also, it is not only the capability to store and play hundreds or even thousands of songs and videos, but because iPod is so small that it can fit in your pocket. In fact, iPod is so small and compact that you wouldn’t even feel that it's there.
The fact that iPod is so portable and provides high quality entertainment is enough reason to get out and buy one.
However, there are people who don't know how to work an iPod or at least download movies to iPod from their computer. If you don’t know how, then you won't be able to fully enjoy the power of your iPod as you won't be able to use all the features it can provide you, such as the ability to watch your favorite videos and movies while you are on the go.
Just imagine, camping in the middle of nowhere where electricity is non existent. What could be better than watching your favorite videos and movies while waiting for your friends who are hunting to come back? Surely waiting for an hour with no one to talk to is enough to get you bored. With the iPod, getting bored is a thing of the past.
The first step in downloading movies in your iPod is by making sure that your iPod is one of the latest models that are able to play videos. If your iPod is capable of playing videos, the next step is to plug it in your computer via the USB port.
You need to understand that iPod with video capabilities only plays videos or video files that are in MP4 format. You might be aware that most media files in your computer are in AVI, MPG, MPEG, MOV or any other file format. These kinds of files are not actually compatible with your iPod. So, what you do is get a software program that is designed to convert any video format, such as AVI or MPG to MP4 file format.
Today, there are quite a lot of software programs like this that is able to convert video files to MP4 format without affecting the overall quality of the video. And, the great thing about MP4 is that it compresses the file even more. This means that it will allow more movies for you to download in your iPod as the files are smaller.
Now, after converting video files in your computer to MP4 format, you are now ready to download your favorite videos and movie files to your iPod. You can easily do this through an iPod software, such as iTunes. After this, you are now ready to play and enjoy your favorite movies on your iPod.
As you can see, by knowing how to download videos to your iPod, you will be able to fully make use of the features that iPod can provide. By following these few simple tipsFind Article, you will be able to enjoy high quality entertainment while you are on the go with your video capable iPod.
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Today, the latest craze is the iPod. So far, iPod have provided people with multimedia entertainment never before seen on other portable multimedia players. With iPod, you will be able to store and listen to far more music than other kinds of portable multimedia players. Also, it is not only the capability to store and play hundreds or even thousands of songs and videos, but because iPod is so small that it can fit in your pocket. In fact, iPod is so small and compact that you wouldn’t even feel that it's there.
The fact that iPod is so portable and provides high quality entertainment is enough reason to get out and buy one.
However, there are people who don't know how to work an iPod or at least download movies to iPod from their computer. If you don’t know how, then you won't be able to fully enjoy the power of your iPod as you won't be able to use all the features it can provide you, such as the ability to watch your favorite videos and movies while you are on the go.
Just imagine, camping in the middle of nowhere where electricity is non existent. What could be better than watching your favorite videos and movies while waiting for your friends who are hunting to come back? Surely waiting for an hour with no one to talk to is enough to get you bored. With the iPod, getting bored is a thing of the past.
The first step in downloading movies in your iPod is by making sure that your iPod is one of the latest models that are able to play videos. If your iPod is capable of playing videos, the next step is to plug it in your computer via the USB port.
You need to understand that iPod with video capabilities only plays videos or video files that are in MP4 format. You might be aware that most media files in your computer are in AVI, MPG, MPEG, MOV or any other file format. These kinds of files are not actually compatible with your iPod. So, what you do is get a software program that is designed to convert any video format, such as AVI or MPG to MP4 file format.
Today, there are quite a lot of software programs like this that is able to convert video files to MP4 format without affecting the overall quality of the video. And, the great thing about MP4 is that it compresses the file even more. This means that it will allow more movies for you to download in your iPod as the files are smaller.
Now, after converting video files in your computer to MP4 format, you are now ready to download your favorite videos and movie files to your iPod. You can easily do this through an iPod software, such as iTunes. After this, you are now ready to play and enjoy your favorite movies on your iPod.
As you can see, by knowing how to download videos to your iPod, you will be able to fully make use of the features that iPod can provide. By following these few simple tipsFind Article, you will be able to enjoy high quality entertainment while you are on the go with your video capable iPod.
http://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/entertainment/liberate-your-ipod.html
Download Movies in Your iPod: Steps on How You Can Put Your Favorite Movies On Your iPod
iPod is a type of portable media player that is designed, marketed and sold by Apple
People these days are now demanding more and more entertainment in their lives. Because of this, several multimedia companies have invented several devices just to provide entertainment to people. From video games to mobile multimedia players, you will see that there are quite a lot of state-of-the-art entertainment devices out there today that can provide you with high quality entertainment wherever you go.
Today, the latest craze is the iPod. So far, iPod have provided people with multimedia entertainment never before seen on other portable multimedia players. With iPod, you will be able to store and listen to far more music than other kinds of portable multimedia players. Also, it is not only the capability to store and play hundreds or even thousands of songs and videos, but because iPod is so small that it can fit in your pocket. In fact, iPod is so small and compact that you wouldn’t even feel that it's there.
The fact that iPod is so portable and provides high quality entertainment is enough reason to get out and buy one.
However, there are people who don't know how to work an iPod or at least download movies to iPod from their computer. If you don’t know how, then you won't be able to fully enjoy the power of your iPod as you won't be able to use all the features it can provide you, such as the ability to watch your favorite videos and movies while you are on the go.
Just imagine, camping in the middle of nowhere where electricity is non existent. What could be better than watching your favorite videos and movies while waiting for your friends who are hunting to come back? Surely waiting for an hour with no one to talk to is enough to get you bored. With the iPod, getting bored is a thing of the past.
The first step in downloading movies in your iPod is by making sure that your iPod is one of the latest models that are able to play videos. If your iPod is capable of playing videos, the next step is to plug it in your computer via the USB port.
You need to understand that iPod with video capabilities only plays videos or video files that are in MP4 format. You might be aware that most media files in your computer are in AVI, MPG, MPEG, MOV or any other file format. These kinds of files are not actually compatible with your iPod. So, what you do is get a software program that is designed to convert any video format, such as AVI or MPG to MP4 file format.
Today, there are quite a lot of software programs like this that is able to convert video files to MP4 format without affecting the overall quality of the video. And, the great thing about MP4 is that it compresses the file even more. This means that it will allow more movies for you to download in your iPod as the files are smaller.
Now, after converting video files in your computer to MP4 format, you are now ready to download your favorite videos and movie files to your iPod. You can easily do this through an iPod software, such as iTunes. After this, you are now ready to play and enjoy your favorite movies on your iPod.
As you can see, by knowing how to download videos to your iPod, you will be able to fully make use of the features that iPod can provide. By following these few simple tipsFind Article, you will be able to enjoy high quality entertainment while you are on the go with your video capable iPod.
http://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/other/download-movies-in-your-ipod-steps-on-how-you-can-put-your-favorite-movies-on-your-ipod.html
People these days are now demanding more and more entertainment in their lives. Because of this, several multimedia companies have invented several devices just to provide entertainment to people. From video games to mobile multimedia players, you will see that there are quite a lot of state-of-the-art entertainment devices out there today that can provide you with high quality entertainment wherever you go.
Today, the latest craze is the iPod. So far, iPod have provided people with multimedia entertainment never before seen on other portable multimedia players. With iPod, you will be able to store and listen to far more music than other kinds of portable multimedia players. Also, it is not only the capability to store and play hundreds or even thousands of songs and videos, but because iPod is so small that it can fit in your pocket. In fact, iPod is so small and compact that you wouldn’t even feel that it's there.
The fact that iPod is so portable and provides high quality entertainment is enough reason to get out and buy one.
However, there are people who don't know how to work an iPod or at least download movies to iPod from their computer. If you don’t know how, then you won't be able to fully enjoy the power of your iPod as you won't be able to use all the features it can provide you, such as the ability to watch your favorite videos and movies while you are on the go.
Just imagine, camping in the middle of nowhere where electricity is non existent. What could be better than watching your favorite videos and movies while waiting for your friends who are hunting to come back? Surely waiting for an hour with no one to talk to is enough to get you bored. With the iPod, getting bored is a thing of the past.
The first step in downloading movies in your iPod is by making sure that your iPod is one of the latest models that are able to play videos. If your iPod is capable of playing videos, the next step is to plug it in your computer via the USB port.
You need to understand that iPod with video capabilities only plays videos or video files that are in MP4 format. You might be aware that most media files in your computer are in AVI, MPG, MPEG, MOV or any other file format. These kinds of files are not actually compatible with your iPod. So, what you do is get a software program that is designed to convert any video format, such as AVI or MPG to MP4 file format.
Today, there are quite a lot of software programs like this that is able to convert video files to MP4 format without affecting the overall quality of the video. And, the great thing about MP4 is that it compresses the file even more. This means that it will allow more movies for you to download in your iPod as the files are smaller.
Now, after converting video files in your computer to MP4 format, you are now ready to download your favorite videos and movie files to your iPod. You can easily do this through an iPod software, such as iTunes. After this, you are now ready to play and enjoy your favorite movies on your iPod.
As you can see, by knowing how to download videos to your iPod, you will be able to fully make use of the features that iPod can provide. By following these few simple tipsFind Article, you will be able to enjoy high quality entertainment while you are on the go with your video capable iPod.
http://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/other/download-movies-in-your-ipod-steps-on-how-you-can-put-your-favorite-movies-on-your-ipod.html
Repair your iPod Mini using Linux
This guide is a great walkthrough to fix a bricked iPod. By bricked, I mean beyond repairing with the windows iPod restore tool. Very easy to follow and a lifesaver. It says its for the mini, but it can be used to fix any type of iPod.
This process involves using a Linux Boot CD, an iPod Mini (4GB), and a local Harddisk! It was tested with a friends nuked iPod Mini. You need to follow these instructions EXACTLY. If you are worried about erasing your own local PC Harddisk in the process, take it out and use another disk or use a test-PC you may have etc.. this process should only touch your local HD for READING, but if you make a typo you could accidently write the ipod firmware to your own local HD and that would render your PC USELESS! OK!? I also hope I wrote this up proper.. I've re-read it a few times! Also, I guess this process goes against your warranty or somein.
This process has been tested with: iPod Mini 4GB WINDOWS version using USB connection, Knoppix Live CD v3.4, Windows 2000 SP4, Pentium 3-500 PC.
NOTE! - This process has been tested using a USB connection, I have not seen the firewire connection and therefore most of this document would be irrelevant for that connection type!
NOTE! - The MAC iPod Mini is slightly different (disk structure is 3 partitions instead of 2), and since I haven't even seen a Mac iPod none of the below applies to a Mac iPod!
NOTE! - This process has been tested with a 4GB iPod Mini. Larger size Mini's should also work since we are not specifying a size for the 2nd partition, but that is untested OK!.
Have Fun!
Problem
iPod appears nuked, only shows folder icon and ! on its LCD and is unmountable under windows? (running iPod Updater just does nothing - does not even detect the device as an ipod!)
This is likely due to complete loss of Harddisk boot sector, structure and areas.
Basics
iPod structure: (WINDOWS iPod Mini version)
Hard Disk (4GB) -> Partition 1 = 32MB for Operating System -> Partition 2 = ~4GB (4161536MB?) for User Data (FAT32 file system)
Boot sequence: (?)
Arm ARM7TDMI CPU init -> Execute ROM init and code -> Boots HD Boot Sector -> Boots HD Partition 1 (Operating System, Arm code) -> System Up!
Requirements
- iPod Mini (tested : 4GB UK model) - iPod Updater software (tested : 2005-03-23) - Resource Hacker program (v3.4.0) - Knoppix Live CD Linux v3.4 or later (other Linux versions would abviously work, I guess you need kernel 2.4.x, dd, mkfs.x, fdisk etc) - .. adventurer's spirit hey!
The Process
Firstly, you need to extract the firmware binary file out of the iPod Updater program. Use Resource Hacker under Windows, open the iPod Updater exe file, open the FIRM folder. Now you need to open the IDR_FIRMWARE-3.2.5 folder, and then select the 1033 file. Now extract this resource as a binary file to somewhere on your local HD (eg: c:\mini325.bin).
Shutdown windows.
Turn off PC.
Plug in your iPod Mini. (tested : USB connection)
Boot your PC from your Knoppix Linux Live CD.
Once Linux is up and booted, it should have mounted your local HD, probably as hda1. I would mount it manually anyway!
Open a Terminal session, get into root user with "su -", you should have: ~Knoppix[root]$: (or something like that).
Mount your local HD
Make a local mount point directory (where you will access your local HD) mkdir /mnt/localhd
Mount your local HD: (NTFS drives, windows xp, 2000 etc) mount -t ntfs /dev/hda1 /mnt/localhd
Mount your local HD: (FAT32 drives, windows 98, me) mount -t vfat /dev/hda1 /mnt/localhd
Do a directory listing to check contents of your local HD: cd /mnt/localhd ls -la
You should see "mini325.bin", your ipod mini firmware! (or the file you called it!)
Of course, if you stored the firmware on a slave HD, you need to mount that instead. In the end of the day you need access to the firmware binary file.
Prepare Your iPod Mini
Your iPod Mini should have attached as a fake scsi device /dev/sda.
To check this, "more /dev/sda" should show it is there. (Ctrl+C to quit moreing)
Now we need to prepare the disk stucture on the iPod:
fdisk /dev/sda
Use "p" to print out the current disk structure, it should be blank! no partitions! (if there are partitions then you are in unchartered terriroty and perhaps should delete them all - untested!)
Now we need to make two new partitions, one for the boot area, one for the user data.
Follow exactly: { explanations are in curly brackets, do not type these }
{ setup first partition, 32 MB in size } n p 1 +32M
{ setup second partition, the rest of the hard disk } n p 2
{ change type of partition 1 to 0, no format } t 1 0
{ change type of partition 2 to b, ie: FAT32 } t 2 b
{ show partition layout, should be two partitions now } p
{ write partition layout to the iPod } w
{ quit fdisk back to command prompt once complete } q
You should now be back to the good ol' ~Knoppix[root]$: prompt. (or similar!)
Format Partition 2
From the command prompt:
mkfs.vfat -F 32 -n "name" /dev/sda2
This will format the 2nd partition of the iPod, and give it a volume name "name".
After this you are returned to the command prompt ~Knoppix[root]$: etc.
Write Firmware to Partition 1
From the command prompt:
dd if=/mnt/localhd/mini325.bin of=/dev/sda1
This will write the input file mini325.bin from your localhd mount to the 1st partition of the ipod mini (the partition for the operating system).
This may take a few moments, you will be returned to the command prompt when complete!
Mount your iPod under Linux
Out of curiosity, mount the 2nd partition of your iPod to check it is ok!
mkdir /mnt/myipod mount -t vfat /dev/sda2 /mnt/myipod cd /mnt/myipod ls -la
There should be no files, but it should mount ok like any other fat32 disk!
Shutdown Linux and turn off your PC!
Unplug your iPod Mini from your PC.
Switch the iPod on, it should require you to plug into your mains power supply!
Plug in power, switch power on, iPod will boot up like any other booting computer, complete with loading progress bar and screen refresh . After this, you should be able to select language and use your iPod again!
Next up - ditch i-tunes because it is a bit of a demon and use Anapod or Gnupod or something and enjoy your iPod as you should! Freee...
Thank heavens for Linux eh!! and thank heavens for people trying to stick linux their pods, reading up on that is where I figured all this stuff out.
Forgotten Credits - these guys did all the hard work - Alan DonovanScience Articles, Pedro Diaz. Without them this would not have been so easy!
Thats all folks..! iPodFixed
http://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/computers/repair-your-ipod-mini-using-linux.html
This process involves using a Linux Boot CD, an iPod Mini (4GB), and a local Harddisk! It was tested with a friends nuked iPod Mini. You need to follow these instructions EXACTLY. If you are worried about erasing your own local PC Harddisk in the process, take it out and use another disk or use a test-PC you may have etc.. this process should only touch your local HD for READING, but if you make a typo you could accidently write the ipod firmware to your own local HD and that would render your PC USELESS! OK!? I also hope I wrote this up proper.. I've re-read it a few times! Also, I guess this process goes against your warranty or somein.
This process has been tested with: iPod Mini 4GB WINDOWS version using USB connection, Knoppix Live CD v3.4, Windows 2000 SP4, Pentium 3-500 PC.
NOTE! - This process has been tested using a USB connection, I have not seen the firewire connection and therefore most of this document would be irrelevant for that connection type!
NOTE! - The MAC iPod Mini is slightly different (disk structure is 3 partitions instead of 2), and since I haven't even seen a Mac iPod none of the below applies to a Mac iPod!
NOTE! - This process has been tested with a 4GB iPod Mini. Larger size Mini's should also work since we are not specifying a size for the 2nd partition, but that is untested OK!.
Have Fun!
Problem
iPod appears nuked, only shows folder icon and ! on its LCD and is unmountable under windows? (running iPod Updater just does nothing - does not even detect the device as an ipod!)
This is likely due to complete loss of Harddisk boot sector, structure and areas.
Basics
iPod structure: (WINDOWS iPod Mini version)
Hard Disk (4GB) -> Partition 1 = 32MB for Operating System -> Partition 2 = ~4GB (4161536MB?) for User Data (FAT32 file system)
Boot sequence: (?)
Arm ARM7TDMI CPU init -> Execute ROM init and code -> Boots HD Boot Sector -> Boots HD Partition 1 (Operating System, Arm code) -> System Up!
Requirements
- iPod Mini (tested : 4GB UK model) - iPod Updater software (tested : 2005-03-23) - Resource Hacker program (v3.4.0) - Knoppix Live CD Linux v3.4 or later (other Linux versions would abviously work, I guess you need kernel 2.4.x, dd, mkfs.x, fdisk etc) - .. adventurer's spirit hey!
The Process
Firstly, you need to extract the firmware binary file out of the iPod Updater program. Use Resource Hacker under Windows, open the iPod Updater exe file, open the FIRM folder. Now you need to open the IDR_FIRMWARE-3.2.5 folder, and then select the 1033 file. Now extract this resource as a binary file to somewhere on your local HD (eg: c:\mini325.bin).
Shutdown windows.
Turn off PC.
Plug in your iPod Mini. (tested : USB connection)
Boot your PC from your Knoppix Linux Live CD.
Once Linux is up and booted, it should have mounted your local HD, probably as hda1. I would mount it manually anyway!
Open a Terminal session, get into root user with "su -", you should have: ~Knoppix[root]$: (or something like that).
Mount your local HD
Make a local mount point directory (where you will access your local HD) mkdir /mnt/localhd
Mount your local HD: (NTFS drives, windows xp, 2000 etc) mount -t ntfs /dev/hda1 /mnt/localhd
Mount your local HD: (FAT32 drives, windows 98, me) mount -t vfat /dev/hda1 /mnt/localhd
Do a directory listing to check contents of your local HD: cd /mnt/localhd ls -la
You should see "mini325.bin", your ipod mini firmware! (or the file you called it!)
Of course, if you stored the firmware on a slave HD, you need to mount that instead. In the end of the day you need access to the firmware binary file.
Prepare Your iPod Mini
Your iPod Mini should have attached as a fake scsi device /dev/sda.
To check this, "more /dev/sda" should show it is there. (Ctrl+C to quit moreing)
Now we need to prepare the disk stucture on the iPod:
fdisk /dev/sda
Use "p" to print out the current disk structure, it should be blank! no partitions! (if there are partitions then you are in unchartered terriroty and perhaps should delete them all - untested!)
Now we need to make two new partitions, one for the boot area, one for the user data.
Follow exactly: { explanations are in curly brackets, do not type these }
{ setup first partition, 32 MB in size } n p 1 +32M
{ setup second partition, the rest of the hard disk } n p 2
{ change type of partition 1 to 0, no format } t 1 0
{ change type of partition 2 to b, ie: FAT32 } t 2 b
{ show partition layout, should be two partitions now } p
{ write partition layout to the iPod } w
{ quit fdisk back to command prompt once complete } q
You should now be back to the good ol' ~Knoppix[root]$: prompt. (or similar!)
Format Partition 2
From the command prompt:
mkfs.vfat -F 32 -n "name" /dev/sda2
This will format the 2nd partition of the iPod, and give it a volume name "name".
After this you are returned to the command prompt ~Knoppix[root]$: etc.
Write Firmware to Partition 1
From the command prompt:
dd if=/mnt/localhd/mini325.bin of=/dev/sda1
This will write the input file mini325.bin from your localhd mount to the 1st partition of the ipod mini (the partition for the operating system).
This may take a few moments, you will be returned to the command prompt when complete!
Mount your iPod under Linux
Out of curiosity, mount the 2nd partition of your iPod to check it is ok!
mkdir /mnt/myipod mount -t vfat /dev/sda2 /mnt/myipod cd /mnt/myipod ls -la
There should be no files, but it should mount ok like any other fat32 disk!
Shutdown Linux and turn off your PC!
Unplug your iPod Mini from your PC.
Switch the iPod on, it should require you to plug into your mains power supply!
Plug in power, switch power on, iPod will boot up like any other booting computer, complete with loading progress bar and screen refresh . After this, you should be able to select language and use your iPod again!
Next up - ditch i-tunes because it is a bit of a demon and use Anapod or Gnupod or something and enjoy your iPod as you should! Freee...
Thank heavens for Linux eh!! and thank heavens for people trying to stick linux their pods, reading up on that is where I figured all this stuff out.
Forgotten Credits - these guys did all the hard work - Alan DonovanScience Articles, Pedro Diaz. Without them this would not have been so easy!
Thats all folks..! iPodFixed
http://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/computers/repair-your-ipod-mini-using-linux.html
Music Products: the iPod
The iPod is one of Apple's most successful products. The latest iPod is available in 30 or 60 GB models and is capable of playing video. The iPod is a brand of portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Computer.
Devices in the iPod family are made around a central scroll wheel (except for the iPod shuffle) and provide a simple user interface. The full and half-sized models store media on a built-in hard drive, while the smaller iPod shuffle uses flash memory. Like many digital audio players, iPods can serve as external data storage devices when connected to a computer.
Nowadays in USA, Europe and in the Middle East Apple computer Inc. offers its iPod line of digital music players and all the necessary accessories for Macintosh and Windows users. Since its first appearance in the Middle East this digital music player is becoming more and more popular and its sales are growing up. The iPod is a portable digital music player made by Apple computer Inc., the characteristic feature of which is its Click Wheel that combines a touch-sensitive wheel with several push buttons for one-handed navigation.
In October 2005, in the Middle East the Apple Company produced an iPod containing a 2.5-inch color screen that could show album artwork and photos and play video, containing music videos, video pod casts, amateur films, short films and TV shows. Also the iPod line consists of a 30-gigabyte model containing up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 photos or 75 hours of video, and a 60-gigabyte model containing up to 15,000 songs, 25,000 photos or 150 hours of video.
The iPod presents Apple's Auto-Sync technology that can automatically download digital music, podcasts, photos, audio books, home films, music videos, short films and television shows onto the iPod. Besides, it keeps it in a modern working state no matter whenever it is connected to a Macintosh or Windows computer using universal serial bus (USB).
The iPod also features Shuffle Songs, which randomly plays songs in a selected playlist or across the entire library. All iPods work with the Company's iTunes digital music management software on either a Macintosh or Windows computer. The iPod's other capabilities include data storage, calendar and contact information possibility, as well as a number of games. The Apple Company Inc. has also entered into unions with most automobile manufacturers to offer an integration of the iPod in some automobiles.
In September 2005, the Company introduced iPod nano in the Middle East, a flash-memory based digital music player. The iPod nano is available in either a 2GB model holding up to 500 songs or 25,000 photos, or a 4GB model holding up to 1,000 songs or 25,000 photos. The iPod nano, which weighs as little as 1.5 ounces and is 27 inches thin, features a color screen and the Company's patent pending Click Wheel.
In January 2005, the Company introduced iPod shuffle in the Middle East, a flash-memory based digital music player, which is based on iPod's characteristic feature that selects songs from the user's music library or playlists in a random way. iPod shuffle works with iTunes and its patent-pending AutoFill feature that automatically selects songs to fill iPod shuffle from a user's music library on their computer. iPod shuffle can also be used as a portable USB flash drive with up to 1GB of storage space. It is available in a 512MB model holding up to 120 songs and a 1GB model holding up to 240 songs.
As of July 2006, the lineup consists of the 5th generation iPod with a video player; the iPod nano with a color screen; and the iPod shuffle. All three models were released in 2005. Discontinued versions include two generations of the iPod mini and four generations of the full-sized iPod. The software that is used for transferring music, photos and videos is called iTunes. As a music jukebox application, iTunes stores a comprehensive library of the user's music on their computer and can play, burn and rip music from a CD. The most recent version of iTunes has video organization features. The iPod is currently the world's best-selling digital audio player, and its worldwide mainstream adoption makes it one of the most popular consumer brands. Some of Apple's design choices and proprietary actions have however led to criticism and legal battles. It is important to note that since the first introduction of the iPod in the Middle East the number of its consumers is growing owing to its innovations and the appearance of the iPod nano and the iPod shuffle. The Apple Company Inc. is spreading much faster in the Middle East than somewhere else. If we compare sale figures in the Middle East to the world we will find out that iPod line of digital music players dominates and its number of sales makes the third part of all sales.
Besides, Arab Business Machine that markets Apple's products in the Middle East will have a major presence at GITEX 2005. Located at Hall 4, visitors to the Apple booth will have the opportunity to learn more about computing and entertainment technology from Apple. The company will be showcasing everything from the iPod range to iLife and XServe. The exhibit will also have the latest iMacs and iBooks on display, providing GITEX visitors with an opportunity to get a feel for Apple's products. "We will also be releasing the market's most powerful iPod Speaker/Dock, Altec Lansing's New inMotion iM7 Portable Speaker System at GITEX 2005. The success of the growing iPod range in the Middle East will be continued by the new Altec Lansing speaker dock will definitely catch the attention of iPod users and music fans across the regionFree Reprint Articles," said Elias Abou-Rustom of ABM.
http://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/education/music-products-the-ipod.html
Devices in the iPod family are made around a central scroll wheel (except for the iPod shuffle) and provide a simple user interface. The full and half-sized models store media on a built-in hard drive, while the smaller iPod shuffle uses flash memory. Like many digital audio players, iPods can serve as external data storage devices when connected to a computer.
Nowadays in USA, Europe and in the Middle East Apple computer Inc. offers its iPod line of digital music players and all the necessary accessories for Macintosh and Windows users. Since its first appearance in the Middle East this digital music player is becoming more and more popular and its sales are growing up. The iPod is a portable digital music player made by Apple computer Inc., the characteristic feature of which is its Click Wheel that combines a touch-sensitive wheel with several push buttons for one-handed navigation.
In October 2005, in the Middle East the Apple Company produced an iPod containing a 2.5-inch color screen that could show album artwork and photos and play video, containing music videos, video pod casts, amateur films, short films and TV shows. Also the iPod line consists of a 30-gigabyte model containing up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 photos or 75 hours of video, and a 60-gigabyte model containing up to 15,000 songs, 25,000 photos or 150 hours of video.
The iPod presents Apple's Auto-Sync technology that can automatically download digital music, podcasts, photos, audio books, home films, music videos, short films and television shows onto the iPod. Besides, it keeps it in a modern working state no matter whenever it is connected to a Macintosh or Windows computer using universal serial bus (USB).
The iPod also features Shuffle Songs, which randomly plays songs in a selected playlist or across the entire library. All iPods work with the Company's iTunes digital music management software on either a Macintosh or Windows computer. The iPod's other capabilities include data storage, calendar and contact information possibility, as well as a number of games. The Apple Company Inc. has also entered into unions with most automobile manufacturers to offer an integration of the iPod in some automobiles.
In September 2005, the Company introduced iPod nano in the Middle East, a flash-memory based digital music player. The iPod nano is available in either a 2GB model holding up to 500 songs or 25,000 photos, or a 4GB model holding up to 1,000 songs or 25,000 photos. The iPod nano, which weighs as little as 1.5 ounces and is 27 inches thin, features a color screen and the Company's patent pending Click Wheel.
In January 2005, the Company introduced iPod shuffle in the Middle East, a flash-memory based digital music player, which is based on iPod's characteristic feature that selects songs from the user's music library or playlists in a random way. iPod shuffle works with iTunes and its patent-pending AutoFill feature that automatically selects songs to fill iPod shuffle from a user's music library on their computer. iPod shuffle can also be used as a portable USB flash drive with up to 1GB of storage space. It is available in a 512MB model holding up to 120 songs and a 1GB model holding up to 240 songs.
As of July 2006, the lineup consists of the 5th generation iPod with a video player; the iPod nano with a color screen; and the iPod shuffle. All three models were released in 2005. Discontinued versions include two generations of the iPod mini and four generations of the full-sized iPod. The software that is used for transferring music, photos and videos is called iTunes. As a music jukebox application, iTunes stores a comprehensive library of the user's music on their computer and can play, burn and rip music from a CD. The most recent version of iTunes has video organization features. The iPod is currently the world's best-selling digital audio player, and its worldwide mainstream adoption makes it one of the most popular consumer brands. Some of Apple's design choices and proprietary actions have however led to criticism and legal battles. It is important to note that since the first introduction of the iPod in the Middle East the number of its consumers is growing owing to its innovations and the appearance of the iPod nano and the iPod shuffle. The Apple Company Inc. is spreading much faster in the Middle East than somewhere else. If we compare sale figures in the Middle East to the world we will find out that iPod line of digital music players dominates and its number of sales makes the third part of all sales.
Besides, Arab Business Machine that markets Apple's products in the Middle East will have a major presence at GITEX 2005. Located at Hall 4, visitors to the Apple booth will have the opportunity to learn more about computing and entertainment technology from Apple. The company will be showcasing everything from the iPod range to iLife and XServe. The exhibit will also have the latest iMacs and iBooks on display, providing GITEX visitors with an opportunity to get a feel for Apple's products. "We will also be releasing the market's most powerful iPod Speaker/Dock, Altec Lansing's New inMotion iM7 Portable Speaker System at GITEX 2005. The success of the growing iPod range in the Middle East will be continued by the new Altec Lansing speaker dock will definitely catch the attention of iPod users and music fans across the regionFree Reprint Articles," said Elias Abou-Rustom of ABM.
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