There is little doubt that the iPod clock radio is one of the many features that has propelled the Apple MP3 player line to the amazing success it has had. It seems that Apple has thought of almost any accessory or add-on that the consumer could want, and all of them offer the typical high quality sound equipment that Apple iPod lovers have come to expect. The iPod clock radio is no exception to the rule. With its stylish design and lightweight durability this is a clock radio really worth having.
Selling at right around $100.00 US, the sleek design of the iPod clock radio makes it ideal for any type of home décor. It comes in two colors, white and black, with the front of the system designed for speaker space and an easy to read backlit display that gives the time with a backlight adjustment that can go from very dim to very bright. This is a great function for those that have difficulty sleeping with any type of light in the room, as well as for those that want to be able to clearly see the time at a quick glance.
The iPod clock radio has a dock for the iPod located directly behind the button controls for the AM/FM radio that are on the center top of the radio unit. Since the radio doubles as a docking station, the iPod batteries will be completely charged in the morning, even if you wish to program it to play softly all night. The adjustable sleep and wake up features allow you to choose the volume and length of time that the sleep unit will function before automatically shutting off. There is also a gradual wake feature that allows you to wake up to your favorite tunes. The radio also can serve as the wake up sound, or there is an optional buzzer or alarm that can be used as well. The volumes, when using the wake or sleep function, will gradually increase or decrease, allowing for a very natural wake up or sleep option.
In addition the iPod clock radio has a remote control that allows you to adjust the volume or any other features on the clock simply and without having to move. As with any other iPod accessory there are high quality stereo speakers built into the radio to give the same clear, high quality sound you would get if you were listening directly to your iPod. The iPod clock radio is one of the most popular of the larger iPod accessories and makes a great gift for yourself or your favorite music lover.
http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Do-you-Know-the-iPod-Clock-Radio-/235341
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
New Ipod Design For Ipod Lovers
Apple recently updated its popular iPod music players making them thinner and adding great new features that make it worth considering an upgrade for old iPod users.
There are three iPod models -- 10, 15 and 30GB. The 15 and 30GB iPods $299 and include software for use with Windows or Macintosh systems.
The new iPods are about half as thick as the older ones, and there is a dock for the 15GB and 30GB models. Instead of connecting via a Firewire cable to charge the battery or download music, the new iPod slides easily into its rectangular dock, which is connected to a power source or to the computer.
The new controls are backlit and touch sensitive, which means there's no longer a spinning wheel that collects dirt. There's also a great new feature called the On-The-Go playlist. Previously, if you wanted to listen to a particular group of songs on the iPod, you had to make a playlist in the MusicMatch for Windows or iTunes for Macintosh software provided with the device. With the new On-The-Go feature, you can click on a song in the iPod and add it to the playlist without having to hook the iPod to a computer. The playlist is cleared when the iPod is connected to the computer.
The new iPod includes an alarm clock function, and new external sound means the alarm sounds even if the iPod isn't hooked to a stereo or headphones.
There are a lot of extras on the iPod. The equalizer is back with more presets to bring out details of your music. A calendar is available, and the notes feature lets you drag text notes and messages to the iPod when it's used by the computer as a hard drive. Contacts can also be added to the iPod using vcard-formatted contact information. There are new games to play, including solitaire.
The new iPod comes with features found on old iPods, such as earbud headphones that offer great sound and a sliding button on top that locks the controls. This keeps the iPod from accidentally being turned on.
As for the battery, the built-in device charges quickly and drains slowly. On average, I got about 6-7 hours of use out of the device on a single charge.
To complement the iPod, Apple has introduced the Music Store. The store offers songs for 99 cents each and some albums from several music genres. The only downside to the Music Store is its limited audience. For now, it's only available to Macintosh users with iTunes 4.
While there's room for slight improvement, the new design is impressive overall. The backlit control is great to have, even the On-The-Go playlist. The device offers great sound, whether through headphones or a full stereo system. The Music Store complements the iPods nicely, though it would be nice if Windows users could take advantage of the online song database. But at least Windows users have iPods.
http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/New-iPod-design-for-iPod-Lovers/23137
There are three iPod models -- 10, 15 and 30GB. The 15 and 30GB iPods $299 and include software for use with Windows or Macintosh systems.
The new iPods are about half as thick as the older ones, and there is a dock for the 15GB and 30GB models. Instead of connecting via a Firewire cable to charge the battery or download music, the new iPod slides easily into its rectangular dock, which is connected to a power source or to the computer.
The new controls are backlit and touch sensitive, which means there's no longer a spinning wheel that collects dirt. There's also a great new feature called the On-The-Go playlist. Previously, if you wanted to listen to a particular group of songs on the iPod, you had to make a playlist in the MusicMatch for Windows or iTunes for Macintosh software provided with the device. With the new On-The-Go feature, you can click on a song in the iPod and add it to the playlist without having to hook the iPod to a computer. The playlist is cleared when the iPod is connected to the computer.
The new iPod includes an alarm clock function, and new external sound means the alarm sounds even if the iPod isn't hooked to a stereo or headphones.
There are a lot of extras on the iPod. The equalizer is back with more presets to bring out details of your music. A calendar is available, and the notes feature lets you drag text notes and messages to the iPod when it's used by the computer as a hard drive. Contacts can also be added to the iPod using vcard-formatted contact information. There are new games to play, including solitaire.
The new iPod comes with features found on old iPods, such as earbud headphones that offer great sound and a sliding button on top that locks the controls. This keeps the iPod from accidentally being turned on.
As for the battery, the built-in device charges quickly and drains slowly. On average, I got about 6-7 hours of use out of the device on a single charge.
To complement the iPod, Apple has introduced the Music Store. The store offers songs for 99 cents each and some albums from several music genres. The only downside to the Music Store is its limited audience. For now, it's only available to Macintosh users with iTunes 4.
While there's room for slight improvement, the new design is impressive overall. The backlit control is great to have, even the On-The-Go playlist. The device offers great sound, whether through headphones or a full stereo system. The Music Store complements the iPods nicely, though it would be nice if Windows users could take advantage of the online song database. But at least Windows users have iPods.
http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/New-iPod-design-for-iPod-Lovers/23137
What Else Can Ipods Do?
Ipods have become synomnous with music. However, with its 30 to 60 gigabytes, the iPod can handle more than just music. In addition to listening to your favorite tunes, you can also store up to 25,000 photos as well as 7,500 videos.
Some owners are even using their IPod with Microsoft Outlook Express or Outlook to assist in coordinating their calendar and contacts.
You can transfer files with your iPod. For example, when the memory on your digital camera becomes full, you can upload pictures from your camera to the IPod, freeing up camera space to take more pictures. After uploading pictures to your iPod, your pictures can be viewed as a slideshow. But if you want to view something more exciting, for a nominal fee, you can also download movies and TV shows off the internet.
Although, not up to par with the graphics of Playstation or Xbox, the iPod also has four different games you can play that include Music Quiz, Solitaire, Brick and Parachute.
Need a recorder? If iTalk, BelkinVoice or Podzilla are installed, your iPod can be used as a small audio recorder. Purchase an FM transmitter and you can hear your favorite music from your iPod on your car radio.
Turn your iPod into a flashlight with iBeam software. Install a program called Podtender onto your iPod, and with more than 900 recipes for mixed drinks, you will become your friends’ favorite bartender. Install Podgoumet which has 260 recipes, with an additional 277 recipes for vegans, and become a gourmet cook.
iPod Weddings has become a popular way to save money on the wedding reception. Rather than hire a DJ select your own songs to be played in the order that you wish. At the end of the wedding you’ll have the recordings of all the songs played on your special day.
And the list goes on. You can also use your iPod as an alarm clock and read audio books. With the right software and an abundance of resources on the internet, you’ll find many exciting things to do with your iPod.
http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/What-Else-Can-iPods-Do-/117015
Some owners are even using their IPod with Microsoft Outlook Express or Outlook to assist in coordinating their calendar and contacts.
You can transfer files with your iPod. For example, when the memory on your digital camera becomes full, you can upload pictures from your camera to the IPod, freeing up camera space to take more pictures. After uploading pictures to your iPod, your pictures can be viewed as a slideshow. But if you want to view something more exciting, for a nominal fee, you can also download movies and TV shows off the internet.
Although, not up to par with the graphics of Playstation or Xbox, the iPod also has four different games you can play that include Music Quiz, Solitaire, Brick and Parachute.
Need a recorder? If iTalk, BelkinVoice or Podzilla are installed, your iPod can be used as a small audio recorder. Purchase an FM transmitter and you can hear your favorite music from your iPod on your car radio.
Turn your iPod into a flashlight with iBeam software. Install a program called Podtender onto your iPod, and with more than 900 recipes for mixed drinks, you will become your friends’ favorite bartender. Install Podgoumet which has 260 recipes, with an additional 277 recipes for vegans, and become a gourmet cook.
iPod Weddings has become a popular way to save money on the wedding reception. Rather than hire a DJ select your own songs to be played in the order that you wish. At the end of the wedding you’ll have the recordings of all the songs played on your special day.
And the list goes on. You can also use your iPod as an alarm clock and read audio books. With the right software and an abundance of resources on the internet, you’ll find many exciting things to do with your iPod.
http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/What-Else-Can-iPods-Do-/117015
Ipod Accessories To Protect Your Ipod
An iPod is a digitalized audio player that stores and plays audio files that are encoded by MP3 or AAC. iPods are very stylish and sleek in appearance. The number of files that can be stored on the iPod is dependent upon the capacity of the hard disk that the player is equipped with. The number of musical files can vary and range from a few hundred files to ten thousand musical songs.
To add to the enjoyment of your investment there are various iPod accessories that can be purchased. Some of these iPod accessories include a separate external speaker in various styles, a universal iPod dock, a radio remote accessory and a camera accessory.
In addition to these types of iPod accessories, there is an iPod accessory that is more practical in nature. That particular item is an iPod case. When considering an iPod there are many reasons why an iPod case should be purchased, casing materials available and cases that match various different lifestyles of the iPod user.
Reasons To Purchase An iPod Case
The portable convenience of listening to your favorite music on an iPod is one of the most appealing features of owning an iPod. However, because this electronic device can be taken with you were ever you go, the odds of some type of damage being done to your iPod increases.
This damage could result in the casing or viewing screen being scratched or damage occurring if the iPod itself is dropped. To minimize this type of damage an important iPod accessory is an iPod case.
Material Used To Construct IPod Cases
As part of the iPod accessories line there are many different types of cases that can be purchased that are made from different materials. Some of these materials include the use of fabric, leather, and plastic.
A fabric iPod case will not only provide functional protection for the iPod, but will provide protection in a stylish manner. This is because these particular cases are available in various colors. By purchasing a number of these iPod accessories you can color-coordinate with your attire as well as reflect your mood with the color choice selected. Generally, these types of cases are less expensive than the leather case.
Another type of material that you can choose for the protection of your iPod is case made from leather. The leather cases firmly hold the iPod through the use of a constructed pouch. Often convenient leather cases have a flap that folds over the screen portion of the iPod to protect the screen. To allow for the iPod to be viewed, the leather flaps may have a window that is made from durable plastic. Also, there may be appropriate cutouts within the leather casing to allow easy access to the instrumentation.
Life Style Cases
Other iPod accessories that are available to protect you iPod include life style cases. These particular cases, that will hold the iPod, will attach themselves to various parts of your body when you are involved in activities. For example there are iPod cases that can attach to your wrist, worn around the waist, or secured to the arm or hand. In addition, these cases will resist stains that can be caused through perspiration.
Also, for those lifestyles that are very active, there are cases that are made from more durable materials. These materials can include casing made from hard plastic and metal. In addition an iPod case can be purchased that is waterproof.
http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/iPod-Accessories-To-Protect-Your-iPod/183022
To add to the enjoyment of your investment there are various iPod accessories that can be purchased. Some of these iPod accessories include a separate external speaker in various styles, a universal iPod dock, a radio remote accessory and a camera accessory.
In addition to these types of iPod accessories, there is an iPod accessory that is more practical in nature. That particular item is an iPod case. When considering an iPod there are many reasons why an iPod case should be purchased, casing materials available and cases that match various different lifestyles of the iPod user.
Reasons To Purchase An iPod Case
The portable convenience of listening to your favorite music on an iPod is one of the most appealing features of owning an iPod. However, because this electronic device can be taken with you were ever you go, the odds of some type of damage being done to your iPod increases.
This damage could result in the casing or viewing screen being scratched or damage occurring if the iPod itself is dropped. To minimize this type of damage an important iPod accessory is an iPod case.
Material Used To Construct IPod Cases
As part of the iPod accessories line there are many different types of cases that can be purchased that are made from different materials. Some of these materials include the use of fabric, leather, and plastic.
A fabric iPod case will not only provide functional protection for the iPod, but will provide protection in a stylish manner. This is because these particular cases are available in various colors. By purchasing a number of these iPod accessories you can color-coordinate with your attire as well as reflect your mood with the color choice selected. Generally, these types of cases are less expensive than the leather case.
Another type of material that you can choose for the protection of your iPod is case made from leather. The leather cases firmly hold the iPod through the use of a constructed pouch. Often convenient leather cases have a flap that folds over the screen portion of the iPod to protect the screen. To allow for the iPod to be viewed, the leather flaps may have a window that is made from durable plastic. Also, there may be appropriate cutouts within the leather casing to allow easy access to the instrumentation.
Life Style Cases
Other iPod accessories that are available to protect you iPod include life style cases. These particular cases, that will hold the iPod, will attach themselves to various parts of your body when you are involved in activities. For example there are iPod cases that can attach to your wrist, worn around the waist, or secured to the arm or hand. In addition, these cases will resist stains that can be caused through perspiration.
Also, for those lifestyles that are very active, there are cases that are made from more durable materials. These materials can include casing made from hard plastic and metal. In addition an iPod case can be purchased that is waterproof.
http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/iPod-Accessories-To-Protect-Your-iPod/183022
Ipod Car Holder
Knowing that you need to better understand this topic I recommend that you take 5 minutes to read what we have to say.
You have your iPod now what? Do you leave it there or do you go browsing through the many iPod accessories which are even whispering evilly in your ear, to take them home with you (paid for of course!). And even if you do give your little shoulder devil the time of day, which of the accessories do you spring for? The iPod case, or the iPod speakers, or possibly even the iPod car holder. It’s all truly a substance of cash availability and preference of course. For one thing if you’re verging on the broke after splurging on your new iPod, there’s very little in the way of buying that you can do, unless of course you go without food for about an entire week, or month or two!
This of course will limit your iPod accessory buying capacity to slightly more manageable proportions – you hope. So what do you look at, what are the best accessories for you to have with you? It course enough depends to a large extent on your day-after-day life habits, but if you find that you spend most of your time on the road going from one work destination to another, you will find that your iPod becomes your best friend.
To this end, you would really want to get an iPod car kit, but since these can be on the expensive side, you might think about buying an iPod FM transmitter instead. And along with that you might also want to look at getting an iPod car holder. These two accessories entirely could be all that you need, at least until you can scrape the money to get the more expensive car kit!...please continue on a site...
http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Ipod-Car-Holder/203488
You have your iPod now what? Do you leave it there or do you go browsing through the many iPod accessories which are even whispering evilly in your ear, to take them home with you (paid for of course!). And even if you do give your little shoulder devil the time of day, which of the accessories do you spring for? The iPod case, or the iPod speakers, or possibly even the iPod car holder. It’s all truly a substance of cash availability and preference of course. For one thing if you’re verging on the broke after splurging on your new iPod, there’s very little in the way of buying that you can do, unless of course you go without food for about an entire week, or month or two!
This of course will limit your iPod accessory buying capacity to slightly more manageable proportions – you hope. So what do you look at, what are the best accessories for you to have with you? It course enough depends to a large extent on your day-after-day life habits, but if you find that you spend most of your time on the road going from one work destination to another, you will find that your iPod becomes your best friend.
To this end, you would really want to get an iPod car kit, but since these can be on the expensive side, you might think about buying an iPod FM transmitter instead. And along with that you might also want to look at getting an iPod car holder. These two accessories entirely could be all that you need, at least until you can scrape the money to get the more expensive car kit!...please continue on a site...
http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Ipod-Car-Holder/203488
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