By Sarika Kabra
When I read a recent article on Apple selling its 100 millionth iPod in the Reader’s Digest, I decided to check it out. Having heard so much about the mini wonder, I thought it was high time to get to know about the little famous gadget. What I learnt left me flabbergasted, to say the least. What have I been doing all this while without this little piece of wonder created by Apple? For those still untouched by the phenomenon (it is nothing short of that – a phenomenon), its high time you got to know about it. I did, and have decided to add to the sales figures of Apple without further ado.
Starting from the smallest sized Mini that has a capacity of 1GB, to the latest fifth generation 80GB Video there is a huge variety to suit each need. As with all electronics, the older the version, the lower the comparative cost. Besides the two mentioned above, iPods are available in sizes of 2GB, 4GB, 10GB and 30GB. When I pause to think that just a few years ago I was the proud owner of a PC with a HDD of a then princely 4 GB, I feel humbled. Why, even my current laptop (bought the latest available three years ago) has a now seemingly low 30GB of space. One look at the iPod and I didn’t know where to hide! Is it time for me to exchange my laptop for the little magical gadget, then?
Well, maybe not quite, but even that time is not far I guess. The iPod offers multiple choices for its users, the very basic being its function of allowing you to download music from the Apple website and a host of others. Apple allows downloads which are compatible with its in-house development, the itunes music software that allows seamless integration with the audio.
Now here’s the best part - you don’t have to restrict yourself to just music. There’s a host of options available – like listening to audio books that you always wanted to read but could never find the time for. Or you could listen to those French lessons you always wanted to take while driving to work, and slowly, at that – the iPod allows you to run the audio at variable speeds. The author of the Reader’s Digest article, a doctor by profession, uses it to store his patients’ x rays and medical histories, always carrying a ready bank of medical cases to refer to. Others use it as a travel companion, downloading the latest movies and watching it at leisure on the 2.5inch LCD screen. 80GB is a lot of space. The fact that it can store heaps of data besides being a faithful journey partner (the 80GB version has as much as 20 hrs of battery life!), is an added advantage. Store thousands of pictures to remember your dear ones when on a tour.
You can even hook up your iPod to a host of accessories like a Bose stereo, your TV, or even your car audio. Use the convenient charger to charge it from your laptop, or use a common adapter for your car charger. The battery life achieved depends upon the usage – the least batteries being consumed while listening to audio, and the maximum, naturally, seeing video.
Which is why, I am seriously thinking of giving up my plans of buying a new laptop. Maybe the latest iPod is all I need really. As of now, I am hooked!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
What on Earth Would You Want a Camera Beanbag For?
By Muna wa Wanjiru
You might be wondering what on earth you would want a camera beanbag for but trust me they do come in handy. If you don’t have a camera beanbag on hand though you could always just use something like a handy camera case, or maybe even use the lens cap of your camera to prop it up.
In case you haven’t already guessed, and just to put you out of your suspense, a camera beanbag is generally used to prop up your camera in those situations when a tripod is the last thing you can use. The camera beanbag doesn’t need to be unduly heavy but it should be cushiony enough that you can comfortably rest your camera on it. This comes in especially handy when you have a low-lying object you want to photograph.
In this case, all you need to do is to place the camera beanbag on the ground or other convenient place and settle your camera in comfortably to take the photograph. It also works nicely on a table top if you don’t have a tripod handy. Obviously you can’t get the same range with a camera beanbag that you can with a tripod, but there’s no denying the uses that you can get out of it.
You might be wondering what on earth you would want a camera beanbag for but trust me they do come in handy. If you don’t have a camera beanbag on hand though you could always just use something like a handy camera case, or maybe even use the lens cap of your camera to prop it up.
In case you haven’t already guessed, and just to put you out of your suspense, a camera beanbag is generally used to prop up your camera in those situations when a tripod is the last thing you can use. The camera beanbag doesn’t need to be unduly heavy but it should be cushiony enough that you can comfortably rest your camera on it. This comes in especially handy when you have a low-lying object you want to photograph.
In this case, all you need to do is to place the camera beanbag on the ground or other convenient place and settle your camera in comfortably to take the photograph. It also works nicely on a table top if you don’t have a tripod handy. Obviously you can’t get the same range with a camera beanbag that you can with a tripod, but there’s no denying the uses that you can get out of it.
Ipods As The Latest Style Statement
By Roberto Sedycias
Ipods are a type of portable media player, which was launched in October 2001 by Apple Corporation, and since then it has become one of the most successful consumer electronic products. It is one of the best small electronic gadgets designed in a long time and the best selling MP3/MP4 player in the market today. The unique advantage of the Ipods lies in its tremendous sound quality, ultra sleek and compact design and user-friendly interface, which has made it a big hit.
With its first release in October 2001, there has been a continuous improvement in Ipod technology. They started with an MP3 player having mechanical scroll wheel and four buttons, upgraded to touch sensitive wheels with options of 10 GB and 20 GB hard disks for media storage. Further these devices were upgraded with touch sensitive bottoms and also provided with USB connectivity to enable downloads from internet using computer. Later on more storage capacity option was added with a 20 GB and 40 GB hard disk option and a click wheel. Now the latest models are coming with video capability MP4 players and 60 GB memory storage capacity.
Ipods are engineered and designed in the most innovative fashion to give them a cool look. Youngsters and people with active lifestyle prefer them to be the part of their essential accessories. Since they easily fit into your pocket or palm of your hand, you can carry them wherever you go. Ipods are fitted with removable lithium rechargeable batteries, which can run for about 8 to 20 hours before requiring a recharge.
There are so many types and styles of Ipods available. One can choose from a wide range depending upon their budget and usage. The least priced model is the Ipod shuffle. It is perhaps the smallest MP3 player available in the market. With its most compact size of about one and a half inch and sleek design it can easily be clipped on to your collar, sleeves or can be worn as a badge. It can store up to 240 songs and is priced very competitively at around $80. However, it doesn`t have features of organizing songs in sequence and the songs are randomly picked and played by the device.
A better and improved version is the Ipod nano, which can store up to about 2000 songs and comes with a storage capacity ranging from 2 GB to 8 GB. It has a super slim design and its thin lithium batteries can play music for about 24 hours before needing a recharge. These Ipods are most convenient for journeys and are priced at about $150. Then there are many high priced versions with storage capacity of about 80 GBs, which can store about 20000 songs, 25000 photos and about 100 hours of video. They are priced as high as about $350.
There are so many internet sites now offering downloads for Ipods. There are some free sites as well as sites charging some membership fee to enable you to download videos and songs and even games to your music player. iTunes is one such website offering varieties of downloads for Ipods. In order to get most out of your Ipod, you must take care to update the latest software in it with the help of internet or the Ipod vendor. You must keep it turned off when not using it. Turning off the equalizer and the back lighting will save its battery power and enhance battery life. You should always try to load compressed songs in compact audio format in order to minimize space usage.
Ipods are becoming a fashion statement for today`s youngsters and its popularity is increasing day by day all over the world.
Ipods are a type of portable media player, which was launched in October 2001 by Apple Corporation, and since then it has become one of the most successful consumer electronic products. It is one of the best small electronic gadgets designed in a long time and the best selling MP3/MP4 player in the market today. The unique advantage of the Ipods lies in its tremendous sound quality, ultra sleek and compact design and user-friendly interface, which has made it a big hit.
With its first release in October 2001, there has been a continuous improvement in Ipod technology. They started with an MP3 player having mechanical scroll wheel and four buttons, upgraded to touch sensitive wheels with options of 10 GB and 20 GB hard disks for media storage. Further these devices were upgraded with touch sensitive bottoms and also provided with USB connectivity to enable downloads from internet using computer. Later on more storage capacity option was added with a 20 GB and 40 GB hard disk option and a click wheel. Now the latest models are coming with video capability MP4 players and 60 GB memory storage capacity.
Ipods are engineered and designed in the most innovative fashion to give them a cool look. Youngsters and people with active lifestyle prefer them to be the part of their essential accessories. Since they easily fit into your pocket or palm of your hand, you can carry them wherever you go. Ipods are fitted with removable lithium rechargeable batteries, which can run for about 8 to 20 hours before requiring a recharge.
There are so many types and styles of Ipods available. One can choose from a wide range depending upon their budget and usage. The least priced model is the Ipod shuffle. It is perhaps the smallest MP3 player available in the market. With its most compact size of about one and a half inch and sleek design it can easily be clipped on to your collar, sleeves or can be worn as a badge. It can store up to 240 songs and is priced very competitively at around $80. However, it doesn`t have features of organizing songs in sequence and the songs are randomly picked and played by the device.
A better and improved version is the Ipod nano, which can store up to about 2000 songs and comes with a storage capacity ranging from 2 GB to 8 GB. It has a super slim design and its thin lithium batteries can play music for about 24 hours before needing a recharge. These Ipods are most convenient for journeys and are priced at about $150. Then there are many high priced versions with storage capacity of about 80 GBs, which can store about 20000 songs, 25000 photos and about 100 hours of video. They are priced as high as about $350.
There are so many internet sites now offering downloads for Ipods. There are some free sites as well as sites charging some membership fee to enable you to download videos and songs and even games to your music player. iTunes is one such website offering varieties of downloads for Ipods. In order to get most out of your Ipod, you must take care to update the latest software in it with the help of internet or the Ipod vendor. You must keep it turned off when not using it. Turning off the equalizer and the back lighting will save its battery power and enhance battery life. You should always try to load compressed songs in compact audio format in order to minimize space usage.
Ipods are becoming a fashion statement for today`s youngsters and its popularity is increasing day by day all over the world.
Apple iPods: Ultimate choice of music lovers
By Raina Kelsey
The Apple iPod is well known brand of portable media players. The new generation iPods are empowered with advanced music features. The comprehensive functionalities keep the users entertained. This device can be used for playing songs, web browsing, as well as viewing images. The multi-touch widescreen of the Apple iPod gives a memorable listening experience.
The Apple iPod supports songs on various popular formats such as MP3, AAC/M4A, Protected AAC, AIFF, WAV, Audible audio book, Apple Lossless audio file and many more. The sound clarity can be enhanced with the iPod's software equalizer (EQ), which comes with some EQ settings such as R&B, Rock, Acoustic as well as Bass Booster. All these ensure perfect musical entertainment at anytime of the day. The latest iPods are backed with the music recognition facility. Moreover, the user-friendly menus can be used for enjoying preferred songs as well.
Among various iPods, the Nano is the latest iPod manufactured by Apple. The large colour display and huge memory space have attracted the attention of the users, all around. This device can be easily carried from one place to other, as they are light in weight and comes in a compact size. Some other gadgets that are high on demand from Apple include Shuffle, Colour Line, as well as 3G iPods. Apart from music, the popularity of iPod is increasing because of the range of innovative features available in them.
One can download games from the Internet, watch TV shows on the widescreen, as well as browse the Internet. The widescreen gives an thrilling experiences to the users. The music recognition facility is also provided in the latest Apple iPods. One can find the option of massive memory space of up to 32 GB. Therefore, without worrying about the space, the users can download plenty of pictures, songs, as well as information in their iPods.
The Apple iPod is well known brand of portable media players. The new generation iPods are empowered with advanced music features. The comprehensive functionalities keep the users entertained. This device can be used for playing songs, web browsing, as well as viewing images. The multi-touch widescreen of the Apple iPod gives a memorable listening experience.
The Apple iPod supports songs on various popular formats such as MP3, AAC/M4A, Protected AAC, AIFF, WAV, Audible audio book, Apple Lossless audio file and many more. The sound clarity can be enhanced with the iPod's software equalizer (EQ), which comes with some EQ settings such as R&B, Rock, Acoustic as well as Bass Booster. All these ensure perfect musical entertainment at anytime of the day. The latest iPods are backed with the music recognition facility. Moreover, the user-friendly menus can be used for enjoying preferred songs as well.
Among various iPods, the Nano is the latest iPod manufactured by Apple. The large colour display and huge memory space have attracted the attention of the users, all around. This device can be easily carried from one place to other, as they are light in weight and comes in a compact size. Some other gadgets that are high on demand from Apple include Shuffle, Colour Line, as well as 3G iPods. Apart from music, the popularity of iPod is increasing because of the range of innovative features available in them.
One can download games from the Internet, watch TV shows on the widescreen, as well as browse the Internet. The widescreen gives an thrilling experiences to the users. The music recognition facility is also provided in the latest Apple iPods. One can find the option of massive memory space of up to 32 GB. Therefore, without worrying about the space, the users can download plenty of pictures, songs, as well as information in their iPods.
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