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Selecting The Right iPod

Apple currently offers three iPods -- the Shuffle, Nano and iPod (video) -- and one is probably just right for you. Although there are certainly aesthetic reasons for buying an iPod (who can resist the beauty of design of a Nano), in this article I'll describe some of the more logical reasons for selecting an iPod.

• iPod Shuffle

The iPod Shuffle is the smallest and least expensive of the current iPod models. It's also the newest model, officially shipping just days ago, although it was first announced and previewed by Steve Jobs in mid-September.

The Shuffle's amazingly small size, virtual weightlessness and good battery life (Apple reports up to 12 hours of use from one battery charge) make it ideal for long trips or walks. The built-in clip makes wearing the Shuffle easy and secure and it eliminates the need for or cost of an extra case. Clip it anywhere and start walking or jogging.

The main disadvantage to a Shuffle is the limited storage space for music (1 GB). Some people complain that it lacks a screen, but I find a screen is unnecessary on a Shuffle since you can arrange music on it in the order you want to hear the songs using iTunes and changing the volume and moving back and forth through your songs requires no visual effort. For those who must have a screen on a lightweight MP3 player, Apple makes the iPod Nano.

• iPod Nano

Like the Shuffle, the new Nano is almost weightless and, with the right case, it can be worn around your neck or on your arm. The battery life of a Nano for audio playback is extremely long (according to Apple, up to 24 hours of use from one battery charge), especially if you use the screen and backlight minimally.

The storage capacities for a Nano are 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB. If you have a small-to-medium size music collection, and you like the idea of carrying all your music with you in as small an MP3 player as possible, the Nano might be perfect for you. The addition of a screen lets you select just the songs you want to hear while still providing you with a lightweight option you can wear around your neck, carry in your pocket or wear on your arm. You can also store and view photos on a Nano but the storage space of the smaller Nano models might be limiting for a photo enthusiast.

The major disadvantage to the Nano is the cost of the 4 GB and 8 GB models. The 8 GB model is the same price as a 30 GB iPod (video) and the 4 GB model is only $50 less than the 30 GB iPod. Also, none of the models come with accessories except a cable to connect them to your computer or a charger, so you need to figure in the cost of at least a cover to protect the screen of a new Nano. But the Nano is small and lightweight and has a screen, and it may be the perfect iPod for users with smaller music collections.

• iPod (video)

The largest iPod is Apple's "video" iPod, although Apple refers to it as just the iPod. The battery life for video viewing is good -- up to 3-1/2 hours of use from one battery charge. The excellent resolution (320 x 240) and brightness of the screen of the iPod make viewing videos a delight.

The latest iPod comes in two sizes -- 30 GB and 80 GB -- and, like all iPods (including the Shuffle), it can be used for storing data as well as audio files, photos and videos. Storing your complete iTunes library on the iPod is very easy. Just connect your iPod to your computer, set iTunes to copy your complete library to the iPod and iTunes will do the rest. Every time you update your iTunes library and then connect your iPod, your music and videos will also be updated on your iPod.

One of the advantages of the large storage capacity of the iPod is the ability to add podcasts to your music library. You can find a large variety of free podcasts through the iTunes Store (the easiest way to add podcasts) and iTunes lets you easily update the podcasts automatically or manually. You can also visit podcast websites (for example, Podcast Net or Podcast Alley) for more podcasts, including video podcasts.

The iPod is, naturally, larger and heavier than a Nano, but it's still small enough and lightweight enough to carry in your pocket or purse. If you need the extra storage space and/or want video capabilities, the iPod (video) might be the right iPod for you.

As you can see, whether your needs are for a simple, no-frills, very small, easy-to-use music player (Shuffle), for a full-featured music and video player (iPod) or for something in-between (Nano), there is an iPod that is right for you. To help in making a choice, you can view a comparison chart of the three current iPod models at Apple's website.

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Claire Rottenberg
08 Feb 2007

Claire J Rottenberg is an award-winning researcher and writer with over 20 years of experience using Macintosh computers. She is the author and publisher of ebooks for users of Mac OS X 10.4 software and a free monthly ezine on Mac OS X 10.4. http://homepage.mac.com/cjrtools/ebooks

Nokia N80: Best Mobile Imaging Device

Nokia mobile phones have been releasing quality phones for years and one of their latest releases is the Nokia N80 which has made some big waves along the way. This phone comes with bunch of features and extras and features a very good 3 megapixel camera, a hi-resolution display, a miniSD card slot, a FM radio, video and MP3 player and all this is backed up by advanced connectivity technologies such as quad-band GSM, 3G UMTS, EDGE, and Wi-Fi. The Nokia N80 incorporates large internal memory of up to 40 MB which can be further expanded with a hot swap miniSD card of up to 2GB which allows users to store up to 1000 high quality images on the device.

The Nokia N80 has a good sound quality and an excellent reception through the earpiece and speakerphone. This amazing phone is part of the Nokia Nseries, a range of high performance multimedia computers that incorporate multiple functionalities in one beautifully designed device. The compact yet feature-rich Nokia N80 mobile phone also enables widespread broadband access with its support for 3G, EDGE and wireless LAN networks.In addition; it facilitates seamless home media networking between compatible TVs, audio systems and PCs.

The best part of Nokia N80 is the new Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map, featuring a semi-transparent zoomed-out overall view of the web page, enabling users to intuitively navigate to all corners as well as see the web site as it was originally designed. Transferring music between the Nokia mobile phone and a compatible PC is easier than ever because of the integrated UPnP technology. The N80 is also a Symbian smart-phone and is running the latest version 9 of Symbian OS.

If you are looking for the best deals in Nokia mobile phones , you just need to search on the internet as there is no better place for finding them.

Barber Wise
23 Feb 2007

Barber Wise is the webmaster of mobile-phone-deal-uk.co.uk, a site specializing in the different genres of mobile Phones.

PDA Mobile Phones - Fashionable Gadgets?

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PDA mobile phones
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As everyone knows Mobile phones have become one of the most important fashionable day gadgets. It has evolved from being a swank toy for the youthful competent into a requirement for the multi dimensional existence of these junior professionals. Regardless, mobile phones possess diverse use for diverse people. Now, minors enjoy a mobile phone as a functioning display, they consider it piece of their wardrobe and show off having this modern day gadget in there whole get up. Anyway, this is not the purpose of mobile phone to the business world. They are necessities and not for dressing up.

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A winning combination
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There is also that Pda mobile phone accessory like the multi-functional antennae, this is attached to your car while you travel, and it functions well when you talk to another person on the other line while the car is in motion. There are other antennas that limits their functions when you are mobile, not the antennae from the Pda mobile phone accessory line. This Pda mobile phone accessory design of antennae is very useful for travelers and corporate executives. If you are looking for functionality in your mobile phone, try to find an Pda mobile phone and the matching Pda mobile earphone accessory for your communication requirements. They are very good for young professional who endeavor doing many things are the same time. Your Pda mobile phone and Pda mobile phone accessory line can compliment your highly active lifestyle.

Darren Allsop
08 Mar 2007