Showing posts with label iPod. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iPod. Show all posts
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Apple unveils cutting-edge upgrades rather than new technology
0 comments Posted by Hori at 10:27 AMAn upgraded iPod Nano -- with video camera, FM radio and other niceties -- in a slimmer, flashier package is the highlight of Apple's new product lineup.But the fact that it's an upgrade is telling -- Apple Inc. revealed no brand-new products at Wednesday's long-awaited unveiling. The rumored tablet-style computer that's supposedly in the works was not mentioned.
"We didn't see anything bleeding edge or real 'out of the blue,' " said Gartner Inc. analyst Mike McGuire. "We saw logical extensions."
Still, the product "extensions" showed off Apple's trademark innovation, which has in many instances captured the public's imagination, even at premium prices.
And speaking of prices, they're going down on some products as the Cupertino, Calif., company strives to head off competition in the portable music field.
Here's a look at the changes in the Apple lineup:
* iPod Nano -- The diminutive Nano that debuted in 2005 as a flash-memory, discount version of the iPod has become a monster in the marketplace to the point of being the world's best-selling portable player. At the event, Chief Executive Steve Jobs said that more than 100 million Nanos have been sold.
The most dramatic addition to the new Nano, which went on sale online right after the Wednesday morning announcement, is the built-in video camera that can record action in portrait or landscape orientation. A built-in microphone captures the sound.
The video clips it takes can be downloaded to a Mac or PC computer, from where it can be e-mailed to family and friends or uploaded to popular social networking and video sharing websites such as Facebook and YouTube. (If the new Nano is a hit, expect a flood of new vacation, pet tricks and dorm antics videos to hit these Web services).
The new Nano also marks the first time that Apple has embedded an FM radio in its iPod. And in TiVo-like fashion, the radio will have a live pause mode to allow listeners to halt listening and then resume at the same spot later.
The player will also have a bigger screen, a thinner profile and a pedometer to count steps.
The new iPod Nano is priced at $149 for the 8 gigabyte storage size and $179 for the 16GB (that's $20 less than the previous 16GB Nano).
* iPod Touch -- The big news about the Web-browsing, game-playing Touch, which essentially has all the features of an iPhone except the phone, is a reduction in price.
The 8GB model now goes for $199, the 32GB version is $299 and the 64GB model is $399.
This puts the iPod Touch in a better position to head off Microsoft Corp.'s new Zune HD player, which is set to debut Tuesday. The Zune HD 16GB will be $219; its 32GB model will be $289.
Hardware-wise, the main enhancement to the iPod Touch is faster processing for the 32GB and 64GB models.
Also, video game makers announced that several new titles would be coming to the platform, including Madden NFL 10.
* iTunes -- The online store and audio/video organizer is getting several new features for music lovers.
In a retro move hearkening back to the album era, the new iTunes offers more information, photos and graphics. And it provides video features on some artists.
The new iTunes also allows for the sharing of music among as many as five computers on a home network. And it allows organization of iPhone apps in the same handy format as music.
Not part of the announcements -- the Beatles. The Fab Four is still not available on the iTunes store. It seems the long and winding road to getting that deal done has a ways to go.
There also was no mention of a music subscription service for iTunes to let customers access a near-unlimited selection of songs for a monthly fee. These type of services have sprung up elsewhere, but Jobs has said that he's not in favor of them -- and it seems that he hasn't changed his mind.
"We didn't see anything bleeding edge or real 'out of the blue,' " said Gartner Inc. analyst Mike McGuire. "We saw logical extensions."
Still, the product "extensions" showed off Apple's trademark innovation, which has in many instances captured the public's imagination, even at premium prices.
And speaking of prices, they're going down on some products as the Cupertino, Calif., company strives to head off competition in the portable music field.
Here's a look at the changes in the Apple lineup:
* iPod Nano -- The diminutive Nano that debuted in 2005 as a flash-memory, discount version of the iPod has become a monster in the marketplace to the point of being the world's best-selling portable player. At the event, Chief Executive Steve Jobs said that more than 100 million Nanos have been sold.
The most dramatic addition to the new Nano, which went on sale online right after the Wednesday morning announcement, is the built-in video camera that can record action in portrait or landscape orientation. A built-in microphone captures the sound.
The video clips it takes can be downloaded to a Mac or PC computer, from where it can be e-mailed to family and friends or uploaded to popular social networking and video sharing websites such as Facebook and YouTube. (If the new Nano is a hit, expect a flood of new vacation, pet tricks and dorm antics videos to hit these Web services).
The new Nano also marks the first time that Apple has embedded an FM radio in its iPod. And in TiVo-like fashion, the radio will have a live pause mode to allow listeners to halt listening and then resume at the same spot later.
The player will also have a bigger screen, a thinner profile and a pedometer to count steps.
The new iPod Nano is priced at $149 for the 8 gigabyte storage size and $179 for the 16GB (that's $20 less than the previous 16GB Nano).
* iPod Touch -- The big news about the Web-browsing, game-playing Touch, which essentially has all the features of an iPhone except the phone, is a reduction in price.
The 8GB model now goes for $199, the 32GB version is $299 and the 64GB model is $399.
This puts the iPod Touch in a better position to head off Microsoft Corp.'s new Zune HD player, which is set to debut Tuesday. The Zune HD 16GB will be $219; its 32GB model will be $289.
Hardware-wise, the main enhancement to the iPod Touch is faster processing for the 32GB and 64GB models.
Also, video game makers announced that several new titles would be coming to the platform, including Madden NFL 10.
* iTunes -- The online store and audio/video organizer is getting several new features for music lovers.
In a retro move hearkening back to the album era, the new iTunes offers more information, photos and graphics. And it provides video features on some artists.
The new iTunes also allows for the sharing of music among as many as five computers on a home network. And it allows organization of iPhone apps in the same handy format as music.
Not part of the announcements -- the Beatles. The Fab Four is still not available on the iTunes store. It seems the long and winding road to getting that deal done has a ways to go.
There also was no mention of a music subscription service for iTunes to let customers access a near-unlimited selection of songs for a monthly fee. These type of services have sprung up elsewhere, but Jobs has said that he's not in favor of them -- and it seems that he hasn't changed his mind.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Readers, don't act like you're appalled that this mod consists entirely of an old iPod shuffle shoved into the battery compartment of a Wiimote game controller. If anything, you should be amused that this mod consists entirely of an old iPod shuffle KIRF shoved into the battery compartment of a Wiimote game controller. See for yourself after the break.Friday, May 22, 2009
Apple has listed a topic in its support pages claiming that the iPod or iPhone earbuds can give a quick shock to one’s ears by discharging small amount of static electricity. Though Apple does not take the responsibility for such a shock, they do mention that any hardware or earbud is capable to produce a charge which is similar to “dragging your feet across a carpet and receiving a static shock by touching a door knob.”The dry air is to be blamed that builds up on the device eventually releasing it through the earbuds. To avoid such shocks, Apple has also listed some solutions.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Here is the latest iPod and alarm clock from gear4. The crg-60 is able to wake you up with music from your iPod or FM radio. This iPod dock only needs 6 AA batteries to operate or you can also use a power outlet, so you can recharge your iPod while it is docked. If you are interested, you can pre-order the crg-60 right now at gear4’s online store for £34.99 ($54). The gear4 crg-60 iPod Clock Radio will be released in June this year.Thursday, April 23, 2009
Toshiba has launched a wide range of new products. As fans of its pocket-sized Camileo camcorder, we were interested to see the latest additions to the range, which start at just £99 for the new Camileo P10.Despite its low price, the P10 provides full 1080p HD resolution – compared to 720p for the original Camileo. Other features include 2x digital zoom at 1080p or 4x zoom at lower resolutions, and a special Night mode for shooting in low-light conditions. The P10 captures video in the H.264 format used by the iPod, so it’s easy to transfer your video clips onto a Mac or iPod. There’s no built-in memory so you’ll need a memory card. There’s also a super-slim version called the S10, which measures just 18mm thick, priced at £129.99.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sony is preparing to launch its new CMT-Z100iR a mini audio system with a dock for iPod, iPhone and iPod touch. The CMT-Z100iR has a CD player, a set of 20Wx2 speakers and a S-MASTER digital amplifier. FM/AM radio tuner is also included.Sony CMT-Z100iR offers Audio-In and a USB port for connecting other multimedia devices. This iPod audio system eill br available in May for about $150-200.
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