Despite what most people might assume, Apple still sells iPods on apple.com. While the demand for iPods has obviously plummeted since smartphones and streaming took over, the iPod is still an entryway into the iOS ecosystem for many people. Today, you can get an iPod touch from apple.com, with a dated design, average specs, and six different colors. At a starting price of $199, the iPod touch is still the most affordable way to get an iOS device.
Looking back on the collection of iPods released throughout the years, we probably all have a favorite that was our music companion for a good chunk of time. For me, this was the 1st gen iPod mini. The click wheel was the perfect interface for music controls. You never needed to type or search anything. You could get to any track you wanted to listen to, very quickly. Even though this device didn't even have a color screen, and could only fit about 4GB of music, it was the best way to listen to music. I'd love to see a new dedicated music player in this syle, return at some point.
What iPod was your favorite? What features would you like to see in future iPods?
Thought were referring classic iPod
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The shuffle. So simple, yet so good. I wish Spotify would make a modern-day shuffle with LTE that could play whatever is in your library <3
Good 'ole days... I remember having an iPod in high school (the touch screen one) and my mom had the classic iPods when I was in elementary. I can distinctly remember a sky-blue colored one... My iPod was the definition of my academic life. I'd just store all my music and use the camera to snap photos of notes and other school-related stuff and I wasn't pressured to text anyone back... because I couldn't. Ah, simpler times.
5th Gen iPod nano. I have the best memories with this one, and the 16gb of storage can hold 240p videos. It is also the newest iPod in my opinion that looks like a iPod and not some cheapo iOS device. Fight me on this one, but the 6th gen and 7th gen ones are just bad.
My favorite was the iPod nano 6. My uncle gave me one when I was 5. The screen died last year. Hope I can restore it someday
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I read some people saying they don't like it's "clunky" look or that it's simply not as sleek as the iphone. Well I don't think it's really that bad and see it as a disguise from thieves. Who wants to steal a phone that doesn't look that sleek?
Anyways...I have very little complaints about my phone because it has everything I need in a single device....finally!
AMEN!
I used to carry around my old phone AND an iPod Touch, but I traded my iPod on craigslist for a G1 and I couldn't be happier.
Unlike a lot of people I enjoy Android much more than mobile OSX because of the more hands on and in depth modding. On the iPod all you needed to do was download a package and BAM there it was, new feature.
I also like the fact that the G1 is unique, ugly but unique. It seems like half the world's population owns an iPhone.
And yet there are a hundred themes and out home replacement apps that try and replicate the iPhone look. Why the infatuation? The iphone is pretty inferior if you ask me. The it took the second iteration to support 3G. And now the third supports MMS, video, and copy paste. Then they have the balls to tout these features as new and cutting edge. My razr had 3G when iPhone one came out. Come on apple. This sums it up pretty well I think.
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I think it's easy for us to forget that Apple's in the fashion industry.
I don't hate the iphone but I do find it funny how everyon brags about it. Up until now I wasn't able to find something that beats. In most every way. I do wish my phone had a regular headphone jack simply so I could charge it AND plug my headphones in but I think there is a workaround with an adapter. Other than that I don't think I could be happier
I don't like the feel of iphonies... they're the wrong shape and dont fit in your hand right. Too wide makes it difficult to reach parts of the screen with your thumb when holding it in one hand.
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Let's be fair, for a company that pulled in NT$14.59 billion (about $500 million in US currency) in net profit last fiscal quarter, $40 million isn't exactly a huge chunk of change. But the recipient of HTC's money this go around is mighty interesting: cloud gaming experts OnLive. Said company spokesperson Maggie Cheng via Wall Street Journal, this will "strengthen its gaming capabilities and help HTC tap into increasing demand for games on smartphones" -- yep, smartphones. HTC also announced it has acquired London-based Saffron Digital for about $48.6 million, although it said the buyout shouldn't affect deals with its current content partners including Nokia, Sony Ericsson, LG, and Samsung. We don't think the OnLive investment will stop the cloud gaming company from pushing its way onto as many platforms as (in)humanly possible, but we'd be lying if we said we didn't expect HTC's versions to be even grander in scale and performance.
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Damnit! you beat me to it!
good stuff though. i look forward to seeing what gets created. (Crysis on the Evo *hint* *hint*)
if htc picks up onlive, then we need some tactile buttons to play with similar to the Ericsson playstation phone
or wireless keyboard/mouse support
i could definately get in on playing an onlive game on a 5" screened phone thats got a kickstand with a micro keyboard/mouse to accompany it.
TorxT3D said:
if htc picks up onlive, then we need some tactile buttons to play with similar to the Ericsson playstation phone
or wireless keyboard/mouse support
i could definately get in on playing an onlive game on a 5" screened phone thats got a kickstand with a micro keyboard/mouse to accompany it.
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I was thinking the same thing, small keyboard and mouse, or pairing with a wiimote/PS3 controller
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I was thinking the same thing, small keyboard and mouse, or pairing with a wiimote/PS3 controller
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I know that DualShock (ps3) and wiimote drivers have been hacked onto WM 6.5 platforms, dunno if it's been done yet on android...but I would think it's certainly possible
Wi-fi connection? Similar to how the Nintendo DS uses the DS Download Play service? (although more reliable) Plus I would kill to play games like Crysis and stuff on my phone, without the need for that set-top box.
...But this would require a setup to get hardware acceleration working. Otherwise Crysis is going to lag like hell if everything is being software rendered =/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/samsung-htib-audio-dock-soundbar-ces2012/
Samsung unveils new HTIB systems plus audio docks with Galaxy S and iPhone support
While it's hardly pulling the curtain back on its entire CES 2012 slate of products, Samsung's earliest preview for your AV pleasure is an updated range of HTIB systems and sound bars, as well as two new Audio Docks that support Apple devices as well as its own Galaxy S phones and players. The DA-E750 Audio Dock (pictured above) is the first to include Samsung's "hybrid vacuum tube amplifier technology" which it claims raises the bar for mainstream audio products, by delivering the clear sound output of digital combined with the natural sound of a vacuum tube in its preamp. Both docks will play from and charge both Samsung and Apple hardware, as well as stream music wirelessly via AllShare or AirPlay, although the DA-E670 lacks that high end vacuum tube tech.
For your entire home theater needs, the new HT-E6730W 7.1 Blu-ray 3D HTIB features the same vacuum tube tech as the DA-E750, while the HT-E5500W boasts an iPod dock and 3D sound effects.Finally the HW-E550 Surround Sound Bar also produces 3D sound with vertically mounted speakers and comes with its own wirelessly connected subwoofer. One other new feature this year is the "Disc to Digital" integration in the HT-E5500W's Blu-ray player which will give users access to streaming copies of eligible discs just by registering into the player. It sounds like it's powered by Ultraviolet, although we'd expect to hear more about that closer to the show. Check after the break for press releases, and the gallery for a few pics of all this hardware -- if you know anything about Samsung, you know the onslaught has only just begun.
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I wonder if the Epic will work on it, considering those other Samsung docks have not worked right for our phones.
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/samsung-htib-audio-dock-soundbar-ces2012/
Samsung unveils new HTIB systems plus audio docks with Galaxy S and iPhone support
I wonder if the Epic will work on it, considering those other Samsung docks have not worked right for our phones.
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what docks havent worked? my car docked worked great till i went on CM7. that[s not sammys fault though
If you are looking for an ipad quality android tablet this is it. And so much more. The pixels per inch on this device creates a screen so sharp it makes me feel all warm inside just looking at it. The UI is smooth, fluid and snappy. And the pen rivals that of the surface pro, its like writing on paper my handwriting looks exactly the same. Text recognition is pretty spot on, with similar functions of onenote. For example, Snote now allows me to jot my notes, then select a section of them to transfer right to text. Or if you prefer handwritten, those are fully searchable as well. Not to mention a built in swype keyboard that us android users have All come to know and love is a pleasure to use the pen with may I add. Pair that with a growing and gorgeous looking (on this device) app store and you have a tablet to contend with, well, pretty much anything. Oh, you also get 600 dollars worth of free services including Dropbox and evernote. They were even nice enough to throw in $25 worth of Google store credit, and 50 Samsung bux. I truly feel love toward this device. If you have any questions feel free to ask, but I might be too busy enjoying my new tablet. Dont take my word for it. Go test this beast at best buy before you inevitably buy.
Side note, I purchased the 10.1 note late this summer and unloaded it off Craigslist in anticipation for this device. This device en fully fixes all the flaws I saw with the older version.
Google, Samsung, I'm currently looking for work.
I haven't used this cloth since I bought my 09 mbp. Thought it was appropriate
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Dormi- Baby Montior
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You never know what your little one may be up to. I know my baby is planning something but I don't know what. I'm convinced that the small dude is working with the house cat to strategically place legos around the house for me to step on. I must gain access into their private meetings so I can put an end to this.
I could install some video surveillance but have you seen the price of baby monitors? And they're not even that great to begin with! Well the best option for me is to use an old Android device that no longer gets any love. I can position this in my baby's crib (somewhere out of reach) and use an app to keep and eye on things.
The app that you can use is called Dormi and it's free on the Play store. This will use your old device as a camera and stream live video to your current Android device. The features on here are designed specifically for monitoring a baby. The intelligent audio feature will mute the mic when the baby is asleep then raise the volume as soon as is hears crying. You can even use a talk button to have a little chat with your baby.
Notifications will alert you when sound or movement is detected. Now you'll be able to catch your baby red handed when they're up to no good.
Download Dormi - Baby Monitor
Fantastic reviews on the Play store give this app a 4.4. It's the best way to monitor your baby's activity while you're away.
glad to know about this baby monitor you shared. I am using a video baby monitor over 4 months. Not bad serve well. Here is that one http://www.peekaboobabycollection.com/top-3-best-baby-monitor-twins/ Much more reliable.
Baby monitors are the best Thing to check your baby activities. It is the best product available for your baby safety. We are both working and we are using it from last 7 months. Believe me buy it and it will make your life comfortable.
Nice idea about baby monitor. Should it be with sensors??
I have been using it with an old Galaxy tablet for the past months; it's very useful and on noises it turns the screen of the parent device.
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