There are many iPods Nano accessories out in the market that are designed to complement the mobile device’s technology features to give users outstanding services they need.
Here is the list of some outstanding Nano accessories:
The iH80B iPod Speaker Dock is a speaker system that features Reson8™ technology which provides outstanding performance suitable for outdoor and indoor use. It has 20 watts output with optional speaker that allows users to listen iPods and other MP3 players. It also comes with a remote control and extension speaker. This can operate on AC adaptor or eight C batteries.
The TuneBase II FM with ClearScan provides iPod users the clearest FM frequency. This technology quickly searches the best FM frequency with just one push of a button and provides a clearer transmission and clean audio performance, plus, a new feature allows users to put it in their car-stereo or cassette adapters. It also features a PRO setting to optimize audio and control volume and integrated antenna for a clean transmission.
The DLO Jam Jacket is a no-slip silicone casing that provides layer of protection to 8GB and 16GB iPod touch. It also features corner bumpers, raised texture, integrated earbud management and screen protector.
The Action Jacket Armband for iPod touch provides shock-absorb protection that lets users listen to their iPods even when they are working out. This armband can easily be adjusted to fit any arm size. It features a removable belt clip that secures the iPods touch, with the capacity of 360 degrees of revolution, which provides full control to the device.
The ifrogz cases are silicone-made that is specifically designed with anti-dust™ technology to protect the device from dust built-up, plus, its silicone side-bumpers offer additional shock absorbing protection with screen protection film.
The DLO HipCase-Leather Sleeve is a stylish leather sleeve that provides complete play-through access to all controls. This accessory is compatible with 8GB and 16GB iPod touch. With belt clip that keeps iPods secure, this product also comes with screen protector.
The ArmorSkin is rubber-covering that provides protection to the back, sides, and corners of the iPod nano. A clear and flexible front plate is designed to protect the screen and frontal part of the iPod.
The Elan Convertible Nano 3G protects the iPod screen and reverses to provide hands-free use. It features soft microfiber to protect the device from scratches, plus, the Convertible’s remobavle clip lets users attach their iPods to their belt and shoulder strap.
The Clip On In-ear earphones by Altec Lansing delivers full and rich sound with its 15 mm high-power neodymium. These earphones are made of soft-foam ear-pads that are available in different colors. It also comes with a stylish pouch for easy storing.
The Griffin utility kit features an iTrip Auto FM transmitter and car charger. It has SmartShare Headphone splitter, EarThumps headphoes, PowerBlock (100/24v) wall and charger for USB devices. This is a highly useful kit that is a must-have for iPod nano users.
The OtterBox for 2G iPod Nano waterproof case fits to 2.4 and 8GB models. This is a waterproof casing that can be submerged for up to 3 feet. This is also sand-proof, drop-proof, dirt-proof, and dust-proof.
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Looking for the perfect high definition television isn’t easy, especially with all the new choices technology has placed at our fingertips. Questions like what HDTV should I buy or how different is it from my television of ten years ago often come to mind. That is why any smart buyer must first consider checking out an HDTV buyer’s guide such as this one. Take yourself out of ignorance and enter the fascinating world of television technology.
Like any consumer you must first consider how much you are willing to spend. HDTV’s do tend to be more expensive than your normal television but it also gives better quality images and a great viewing experience. The budget you prepare must also take into account shipping or delivery costs as well as all the accessories that go with your new HDTV. You may also want to factor in ‘extended warrantee’ as well as HDTV calibration once your HDTV has been set-up.
Although there are different HDTV technologies out there, acquaint yourself with the basics. There are generally two kinds of television in the market today, the digital TV also known as monitors and the Integrated TV. Digital television is those that can receive both the analog TV signals (NTSC or National Television Systems Committee) and digital TV signals (ATSC or Advanced Television Systems Committee). Digital TV signals produce better quality images than analog signals. Digital TV can either be HDTV-ready or HDTV-capable. It is HDTV-ready if it can receive the digital signals and it is HDTV-capable if it can receive and has the ability to display the digital signals. To make the TV display the digital signal, you have to have an HDTV receiver, which is an external device plugged in the TV. An Integrated TV is a digital television that has an internal HDTV receiver in it. This costs much higher than the usual digital TV. Make sure that either your Integrated HDTV or your digital TV and HDTV receiver is compatible with your cable or satellite provider. Any HDTV cannot work if it is not compatible with your cable or satellite provider.
The next to consider is your HDTV features. You have to choose between either a 1080i (1080interlaced) or 740p (740 progressive scan) resolution. HDTV offers high resolution which means more pixels which translates into clearer sharper images. The 1080i gives more detail but a 740p makes fast moving images clearer. A 1080p resolution combines both more detail and sharper fast moving images. You may also want to consider having a picture-in-picture feature that enables you to watch 2 shows at the same time. However, some cable providers and satellite systems do not allow this feature. Also make sure that your HDTV have sufficient connection ports for the accessories you may want to connect such as DVD, game console or an iPod.
For the perfect entertainment experience you need not only a great TV but also awesome audio. The standard for HDTV has always been Dolby Digital which means 5.1 Channel Surround Sound or better. Though some HDTV manufacturers have their own audio system you can never fail with a Dolby digital. The size of your HDTV and the lighting in your house must also be considered in choosing that HDTV.
This ‘guide’ is not comprehensive but I hope it helped you in choosing and understanding HDTV. Happy Shopping!
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Now that it appears that BluRay has won the format war for high-definition video storage, many consumers are feeling left out in the cold, having purchased expensive HD DVD format high-definition video players. But luckily, some of these early adopters may soon get some relief, as several “big box” retailers are preparing to offer cash credits to consumers who purchased HD DVD players through them.
Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and now even Amazon.com are offering $50 credits to early adopters who backed the losing format in the “high def war.” Amazon’s offer will be available through April of 2009, and applies to purchasers of HD DVD players bought before February 23rd of this year.
News.com is reporting that Amazon is concerned about protecting their relationship with consumers, though it also makes good financial sense to offer HD DVD buyers a discount, as they will likely need to purchase a new player in the very near future. Toshiba and other manufacturers of HD DVD players have announced they will stop producing the units, ensuring that the HD DVD format will all but vanish within the next year, and new video titles available in the format will become increasingly hard to find.
Still, many consumers are feeling that they have been “hoodwinked” by the format war, and resent spending hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of dollars on a soon-to-be extinct format. The $50 credit to consumers may go a long way toward smoothing over some of the bad feelings HD DVD purchasers have, but there’s no denying that many early adopters (who purchased HD DVD technology at premium prices) are sure to be left feeling bitter about the experience.
Also, a $50 credit is not very much consolation to someone who has spent $2000 on a state-of-the-art HD DVD system. At the end of the day, what Amazon and the other retailers are offering is very similar to the IRS’s “stimulus package” to taxpayers: it’s nice to have, but it’s not going to make a lot of difference in any family’s long-term financial situation.
Back in the 1980s there was a similar format war between Betamax and VHS. As we all know, VHS won out, and the Betamax format (though clearly technically superior) was resigned to the dustbin of history. Oddly enough though, working Betamax machines often command astronomical prices on auction these days. Could it be worth while to hold on to your HD DVD player for 10 or 20 years in hopes of auctioning it off for big bucks? You never know. But one thing is for certain — in 10 or 20 years and HD DVD machine will be a rarity indeed.
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It seems that every other day the Apple iPhone is in the news. This is especially surprising when you consider that the iPhone debuted a year ago, and has already wowed the press and consumers with its sleek, user-friendly design.
But if the latest news reports are correct, the iPhone could now be making news because it’s actually too popular! The New York Times is reporting that there is a shortage of iPhone’s at Apple’s retail outlet stores in the United States. The shortage has prompted a frenzy of speculation among industry insiders, and many believe the current “shortage” is just Apple’s way of phasing out the current version, to make way for a new and improved iPhone to be debuted later this year.
In the past, Apple has often led their inventory of existing products run low when they were on the verge of releasing a new model. For example, retailers reported a shortage of Apple iPods available from the manufacturer, just before the video iPod was released. But could the current shortage of iPhone’s be just a coincidence, or simply the result of poor management? A few analysts say it’s very possible.
Industry expert A.M. Saccanaghi notes that there is no shortage of Apple iPhone’s outside the United States, where the company’s retail outlets are well-stocked, particularly in the European market. Mr. Saccanaghi believes that this fact makes it highly unlikely that Apple is allowing iPhone stocks to shrink in preparation for a new model release. But other analysts are not quite satisfied with this explanation.
Either way though, industry insiders say that a new 3G iPhone is likely to be introduced later this year, although the phone may sell significantly better in Europe, where there are more 3G enabled wireless networks.
When asked for a comment about the shortage of iPhone stocks in their US stores, an Apple representative would only say that the company is working to “replenish iPhone supplies as quickly as we can,” according to the New York Times story. Obviously, whatever the reason for the inventory shortage, Apple is keeping their mouths shut for the time being, fueling the never-ending rumor mill that surrounds both the company and their best-known product.
Apple has been under increasing pressure this year to stop releasing updates and new versions of their products every four to six weeks. Many iPod touch and iPhone buyers have been outraged to discover that only weeks after purchasing the latest model, Apple had released and “improved” version, boasting more features for less money.
At the rate they are going, Apple’s motto will soon be, “upgrade or die.”
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Do we really need another smartphone out on the market right now? While it seems like there is a new mini gadget-phone released every week now, there’s no denying that they are going to keep coming — and they’re going to be getting smaller and more powerful.
The really problem is that many of these “new” smartphones aren’t so new at all, just repackaged versions of older models with a few bells and whistles added in for good measure. But every now and then, an original smartphone comes along to add something new to the marketplace. One of the last big examples of this was the Apple iPhone, which stirred things up good in 2007 and set the bar a little higher for the competition.
Now it’s Samsung and Sprint’s turn to shake things up a bit. The two wireless industry giants have teamed up to offer the new Samsung Ace mobile smart phone. The design is very similar to the popular Samsung/Sprint blackjack phones, but the Ace is a full-fledged smart phone, complete with QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth support, stereo speakers and access to Sprint TV, featuring more than 50 channels of mobile TV programming and on-demand video.
The Ace is also designed with business users in mind, using the Microsoft mobile operating system, and featuring a full suite of Microsoft office products including Word, Excel and even PowerPoint. The Ace also weighs in at under 4 ounces, making it one of the thinnest, lightest smartphones on the market.
And when it comes to web surfing, the Ace is certainly more than capable. The phone will operate on a variety of high-speed mobile networks, including CDMA, GSM and GPRS. It also features inbuilt international roaming, and comes preset by Sprint with the ability to place or receive calls in about 180 countries, making it an ideal smart phone for serious travelers or global business users.
Of course, like most all mobile phones these days, the Ace is also a fully fledged media player and ships with 2 GB of flash memory for your MP3 and video library. Additional memory can be easily added, thanks to support for external microSD cards, allowing power users to upgrade to 16, 32 or even 64 GB of storage at competitive rates.
The phone also features a — now ubiquitous — 1.3 megapixel digital camera and camcorder, capable of producing web quality videos and digital photos on the go.
While it is clear that the Samsung/Sprint Ace is not exactly an iPhone killer, it does provide a stunning amount of functionality for a seriously low price. Sprint is currently offering the phone to business users on a two-year service agreement for approximately $100, after a $100 mail-in rebate.
In other words, the Ace provides about 95% of the functionality of an iPhone for about 25% of the price. Anyway you do the math, that’s a whole lot of smartphone for your money.
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In Shanghai, there are thousands of factory workers that spend their days assembling Apple iPhones. But sadly, all of the iPhones created in China are exported to Western nations for sale, so even the workers who assemble them in factories can’t own one. Or at least they couldn’t, until recently…
A new study shows that Apple iPhones are being bootlegged back into China nearly as quickly as the factories can export them out. Apple first began to suspect that something funny was going on when an analysis of their iPhone sales showed that approximately 3.7 million units had been sold, but only 2.3 million have actually been registered on Apple’s partner cellular networks (all of which are based in the Europe or North America).
While the disparity in the numbers initially confused Apple executives, at this point it seems clear that a great many iPhones are being bought, unlocked and bootlegged back into China (where Apple currently has no partner networks, making the phones untraceable once they are used within the Chinese mobile system.
While there are certainly professional bootleggers at work re-importing the iPhone to China and other Asian countries, it is also likely that many of the phones find their way back into Asia by “amateur” bootleggers in a type of ad hoc distribution network. In other words, Chinese nationals visiting Europe or North America are likely picking up a
few extra iPhones for their friends while they’re abroad.
Once the phones are returned to China, they are “cracked” so that they will work on local Chinese cellular networks, and fitted with customized local software. Currently, the price of an unlocked “bootleg” iPhone in China is around $500, compared to approximately $400 in the US.
As China becomes more and more of a industrial powerhouse, a new breed of young urban professionals is emerging in the country with plenty of expendable income. These young professionals tend to define themselves by the latest and greatest Western gadgets and electronics, and the popularity of the iPhone is a particularly high-end example of this trend.
When purchasing an iPhone in North America, the user signs a purchase agreement with Apple that prohibits unlocking the phones software for use on other networks. However, using the iPhone in China does not appear to violate any statutes of Chinese law.
And if $500 seems a bit too steep, Chinese consumers can also opt for a so-called iClone, a knock off of the iPhone which currently sells for about $125 on the street. Most Chinese, though, opt for the cachet and prestige of owning the real thing. Until Apple signs a deal with a Chinese cellular network to “officially” introduce the iPhone to
China, they’ll just have to keep on “re-importing.”
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If you live anywhere in the Western world, you might be forgiven for thinking that mobile phones are as ubiquitous as trees. In the industrialized world, you can barely throw a rock without hitting a cell phone, but the fact is that most of the world still does not have access to mobile phone technology.
A recently released UN study indicates that in 2008 mobile phone use worldwide will reach 50% of the earth’s population for the first time in history. Although the percentage of mobile phones in North America, Western Europe and most of Asia is much higher than 50%, in the developing world a mobile phone is still very much a luxury, and many areas do not have mobile networks in place for individuals who can afford the phones.
Mobile phone ownership rates have been rising significantly this decade. Countries such as India, Brazil, and China are seeing astronomical growth in the number of citizens owning a mobile phone. For example, China had an estimated one billion cell phone subscribers last year.
At the current rate of growth, mobile phone rates should reach 50% of the world’s population during the first half of 2008, amounting to over 3.3 billion cell phone subscribers worldwide. Back in 2000, a meager 12% of the world’s population owned a mobile phone, indicating that the market is growing faster than even the most optimistic industry analysts had predicted.
The new figures also do not include users who have more than one phone, which could place the number of cell phones worldwide even higher. Another trend reflected in the study was “mobile phone sharing,” which is a common practice in much of the developing world, and gives more individuals access to instant communication.
When you take into account the phenomena of mobile phone sharing, the percentage of individuals worldwide who “have access” to a mobile phone could likely be much higher than the 50% estimate being reported by the UN telecoms agency.
Worldwide increase in cell phones is good news for several different reasons. First, individuals with access to a cell phone tend to be better informed about current events and issues affecting their daily lives, such as severe weather or other emergencies. Cell phone use also keeps people connected with other cultures, which contributes to greater global understanding, and could help reduce the most extreme elements of nationalism and racism.
Mobile phone use also gives individuals access to employment opportunities, and “instant information,” which can improve living conditions and lead to healthier and safer living conditions.
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Nokia’s new N82 smart phone is raising the bar for mobile multimedia devices, and sports a plethora of features to make even Apple iPhone fans jealous. Released in Europe just six weeks ago, the N82 is officially called a “multimedia computer,” NOT a cell phone. Got that?
The successor to Nokia’s popular N95 model, the N82 is outfitted for GPS navigation, Internet use, and digital photography. It features a five megapixel in-built digital camera with Xenon flash and a Carl Zeiss lens for vivid, high-resolution photographs, even at night or in other low light situations. Of course, autofocus, manual mode and white balancing are also on offer, to ensure the N82 stands up well as a digital camera.
But the fun doesn’t stop there. The Nokia N82 also features near-DVD quality video capturing and an included 2 GB microSD memory card, which holds 900 high resolution photographs, or as much as 84 minutes of video.
And although you would be forgiven for thinking that the N82 was simply a digital camera and video recorder, there are tons of other features that make this an all in one multimedia “superphone.”
For example, The N82 features a full GPS locator, and comes standard with Nokia Maps, to help navigate your way around any city, or even other countries. You can also save screenshots of the map to the photo gallery, and send directions and routes via MMS. Voice guided GPS navigation is also available for an additional subscription fee, though a trial package of the service comes standard with the phone.
Besides the GPS and digital camera, the N82 is also a well-connected Internet phone, featuring WiFi and the ability to access mobile broadband networks. Although the LCD screen is only 2.4 inches, web pages can be easily navigated, and a direct digital video out allows you to connect the N82 to a TV or computer monitor for more serious web browsing.
Of course, like any self-respecting smart phone these days, the Nokia N82 features a top-notch MP3 and multimedia player, to handle all your music and video files. Oh, and in case I have forgotten to mention it so far, the N82 is also a pretty decent mobile phone, with all the usual features you would expect, including Bluetooth, text messaging, etc.
Nokia claims that the phone has a talk time of up to 260 minutes when used in GSM mode, which is a very respectable battery time for a smart phone with so many high-end features.
While the N82 is already out in Europe, a release date for the US has not been revealed at this time. Let’s hope Nokia starts the New Year off right by debuting the N82 here sooner rather than later. Frankly, the Apple iPhone could use the competition.
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After many months of speculation and rumor, this week Google has unveiled its new “GPhone,” except it not actually a phone–it’s something much more. Google is planning a global alliance of mobile phone manufacturers, computer programmers, and wireless service carriers, all united in the cause of developing a new generation of wireless technology.
Google’s new GPhone is actually a cell phone operating system known as “Android.” The truly remarkable thing is that the Android operating system is open-source, enabling anyone to create programs for any phone using the new Google system. Some analysts are already speculating that the new open source Android mobile operating system could ring in a new era of creativity and integration of Internet and cell phone services.
David Weinberger, of Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and society, is speculating that the Google proposal, “can do to cell phones what the Internet did for the personal computer.”
The beauty of Google’s new Android cell phone operating system is that anyone can write a program for it and share it with the world. This suggests we could soon see a huge creative breakthrough in mobile phone applications and mobile Internet technology. Assuming of course, that Google is able to carry out its ambitious plan.
The problem is that in the US, the cell phone market is closed, and mobile carriers generally “lock” mobile phones to their own network, excluding all others. Google is attempting to overthrow this entire philosophy of mobile communication by keeping all cell phones “open,” with an open-source operating system.
But even as big as Google is at this time, some analysts still doubt that their ambitious plan can succeed. The mobile phone industry’s huge players, such as AT&T, are sure to fight Google’s move tooth and nail. After all, the closed cell phone market has been the foundation of their entire selling strategy within the US.
Oddly enough, Google’s new Android operating system is bound to be widely received in Europe, where consumers are not used to the idea of a “closed” cell phone marketplace, and changing mobile carriers is often an easy as simply changing a SIM card inside your phone.
But if Google succeeds with its ambitious plan of an open cell phone market, what will the net effect be for consumers? First, you would never have to worry if a downloadable program would work on your cell phone as long as it was using the Google software. Any phone, by any manufacturer that adopts the Google system will run any software developed for that system. Sounds a lot like Windows, doesn’t it?
But cell phone users are not likely to see the effect of Google’s ambitious plan for sometime. You can expect to see the Google enabled phones available for sale late in 2008.
The world was at the hands of Steve Jobs when iPhone was released to the public in June. Apple devotees literally camped out of Apple stores all over the country to get a first hand glimpse and experience of what an iPhone really is. With all those rave predictions on how good the iPhone is, we forgot that it could actually make some calls. We wished there would be something like that without the phone function so that we don’t have to be tied up with phone contracts and all. Our wish was granted and man, it was fast! Less than three months after the release of iPhone, iTouch was introduced to the public. The initial price of these products was at $299 for 8GB and $399 for 16GB.
So now we have two cool gadgets almost identical with each other. But there are differences that you should know about. If you don’t have either of the gadgets, read on. If you have either one of these gadgets, read what you missed. If you have both gadgets, then definitely, you’re an Apple Geek.
Physical Appearance – The height and width of iPhone and iTouch are the same. You’ll still have that bar soap type appearance that iPhone has. iPhone has three physical controls: the power button, the home button, and lastly the volume control for you music and ear piece for accepting calls. The new iTouch will only have two of these functions. There will be no volume control, so you have to do it within the gadget. There’s also the dock for the earphone and dock to sync your files or to charge your device. In terms of thickness, iTouch is thinner.
Functionality – Obviously, iTouch doesn’t have any functionality to call. But the interface has really changed in terms of the buttons. The only ones left are the browser, music, YouTube, video, library, contacts, to do list. You will also have the ability to purchase songs and albums you really love using the Wifi access for iTunes. That’s something iPhone can’t offer. You still need to sync the music you have in your computer. For whatever reason you don’t have a computer, iPhone will not work for you if you want to download some music.
Browser - Safari works the same in both gadgets. It still can’t support Flash or Java. But we’re hoping that Ajax or those cool web based programs will eventually flourish in Safari.
Music – Can’t really tell the difference. But if you compare them with the iPods, the sound of the iPods is better than these two gadgets.
Video – iTouch tends to be darker compared to iPhone. I think it’s an upgrade compared to iPhone. When you’re using the iPhone for movies, it’s brighter compared to iTouch. iTouch’s darker image makes it even clearer compared to the images projected by iPhone.
Picture – iTouch is clearer. No doubt about it.
So there are ups and downs between these two gadgets. But overall, you have to admit that if you have any of these gadgets, your music and video experience will never be the same again.
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