Overview of iPod Nano Fifth Generation

In the event of Apple's on September 9, 2009, the fifth generation of iPod Nano was revealed with lower prices on the larger model, a larger, 56.3 millimetres (2.22 in) diagonal screen (up from 50.8 millimetres (2.00 in) in third and fourth generation iPod Nanos), which is also wider, integrated video camera with 16 special effects, microphone, FM Radio with iTunes tagging (via RDS) multiple radio regions including Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Japan.

It also includes Live Pause, a built-in pedometer, Nike+iPod Support and speaker (features more anticipated with the iPod Touch).

The headphone jack and dock connector swapped locations so that the headphone jack is now to the left of the dock connector. Therefore the fifth generation iPod Nano uses a different Apple Universal Dock insert than the fourth generation.

The fifth generation iPod Nano has nine finishes: Silver, Black, Purple, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Product Red, Green and Pink. All have a glossier, shinier finish than the fourth generation. Just like the 4G iPod Nano, Product Red and the yellow Nano are only available on the Apple Online Store and Apple Retail Store .

Tech Specifications:

• Released: September 10, 2009
• Capacity: 8 or 16 Gig
• Display: 2.2″ Color TFT 240×376 Resolution
• Connection: USB – iPod 30-pin / 32-pin Dock Connector
• Compatibility: PC/Mac
• Batery Life (Audio): 24 Hours Audio, 5 hours of video
• Batery Life (Video):
• Camera: Yes
• Size: nippi

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Reviews for Amazon Kindle

As a software and hardware platform developed by Amazon, the Amazon Kindle is mainly used for rendering and displaying e-books and other digital media. Four hardware devices, known as "Kindle", "Kindle 2″, a third generation device simply called the "Kindle", and "Kindle DX" support this platform. However, most reviewers, customers and press companies refer to this latest generation Kindle as the "Kindle 3″. Kindle software applications exist for Microsoft Windows, iOS, BlackBerry, Mac OS X and Android. Amazon's first hardware device, the Kindle First Generation, was released only in the United States on November 19, 2007. The latest hardware device, the 3rd generation Kindle with 3G support for use in 100 countries and territories, was announced on July 28, 2010.

The Kindle hardware devices use an E Ink brand electronic paper display that features 16 shades of gray. Early Kindles wirelessly downloaded content over Amazon's Whispernet using the Sprint EVDO network in the USA. Newer Kindle 2 devices use AT&T's network and its roaming partners for international wireless access. The Kindle hardware device is used without a computer connection, and Amazon Whispernet is accessible without any monthly fee or wireless subscription. All Kindle models (except the Kindle Wi-Fi) provide free access to the Internet in the U.S. over cellular networks, although fees can be incurred for the delivery of periodicals and other content when roaming internationally beyond the customer's home country. The Kindle does not preserve the print edition page numbers used for creating and verifying sources, references and citations.

Through a technology called "Whispersync", customers can connect reading progress, bookmarks and other information across Kindle hardware devices and other mobile devices.

Amazon announced the Kindle DX on May 6, 2009. This device has a larger screen than the standard Kindle and supports simple PDF files. It also is the thinnest Kindle to date and offers an accelerometer, which enables the user to seamlessly rotate pages between landscape and portrait orientations when the Kindle DX is turned on its side. It is marketed as more suitable for displaying newspaper and textbook content.

Amazon released the Kindle for PC application free of charge, allowing users to read Kindle books on a Windows PC.Amazon later released a version for the Macintosh. Versions for mobile devices running on operating systems from Research in Motion, Apple and Google are also available free of charge. None of these alternate versions can currently read newspapers, magazines, or blogs, the way they are readable on the Kindle device itself.

With the announcement of the third generation Kindle in July 2010, Amazon also launched an Amazon.co.uk version of the Kindle store. Users can transfer their account between the two stores and book purchases will be transferred, however archived periodicals will not be transferred automatically and require manual backup.

Kindle (Original)

On February 10, 2009, Amazon announced the Kindle 2. It became available for purchase on February 23, 2009. The Kindle 2 features, a text-to-speech option to read the text aloud, and 2 GB of internal memory of which 1.4 GB is user-accessible. Amazon estimates that the Kindle 2 will hold about 1500 non-illustrated books. Unlike the Kindle First Generation, Kindle 2 does not have a slot for SD memory cards. It was slimmer than the original Kindle.

It is the only Kindle with expandable memory, via an SD card slot. The device features a 6 inch (diagonal) 4-level grayscale display, with 250 MB of internal memory, which can hold approximately 200 non-illustrated titles.

Amazon did not sell the Kindle First Generation outside the United States. Plans for a launch in the UK and other European countries were delayed by problems with signing up suitable wireless network operators.

Kindle 2

On February 10, 2009, Amazon announced the Kindle 2. It became available for purchase on February 23, 2009. The Kindle 2 features, a text-to-speech option to read the text aloud, and 2 GB of internal memory of which 1.4 GB is user-accessible. Amazon estimates that the Kindle 2 will hold about 1500 non-illustrated books. Unlike the Kindle First Generation, Kindle 2 does not have a slot for SD memory cards. It was slimmer than the original Kindle.

To promote the new Kindle, author Stephen King made UR, his then-new novella, available exclusively through the Kindle Store. on October 22, 2009, Amazon stopped selling the original Kindle 2 in favor of the international version it had introduced earlier in the month.

According to an early review by iFixIt, the Kindle 2 features a Freescale 532 MHz, ARM-11 90 nm processor, 32 MB main memory, 2 GB moviNAND flash storage and a 3.7 V 1530 mAh lithium polymer battery.

On November 24, 2009, Amazon released a firmware update for the Kindle 2 that it said increases battery life by 85% and introduces native PDF support.

The Kindle 2 was criticized On July 8, 2009, Amazon reduced the price of the Kindle 2 to $299. On October 7, 2009, Amazon further reduced the price of the Kindle 2 to $259 for its high original retail price of US$359, compared to the $185.49 iSuppli estimated it costs to manufacture.

Kindle 2 international version

On October 7, 2009, Amazon announced an international version of the Kindle 2 that works in over 100 countries. It became available October 19, 2009. The international Kindle 2 is physically very similar to the U.S.-only model, although it uses a different mobile network standard.

The original Kindle 2 uses CDMA2000, for use on the Sprint network. The international version uses standard GSM and 3G GSM, enabling it to be used on AT&T’s U.S. mobile network and internationally in 100 other countries.

Kindle 2 International Version is believed to have a noticeably higher contrast screen, although Amazon does not advertise this.

On October 22, Amazon lowered the price on the international version from $279 to $259 and discontinued the U.S.-only model. On June 21, 2010, hours after Barnes & Noble lowered the price of its Nook, Amazon lowered the price of the Kindle 2 to $189, undercutting the Nook by $10.

Kindle DX International

Since January 19, 2010, the Kindle DX International ships in 100 countries. The Kindle DX comes with a 9-inch E Ink screen instead of the 6 inch normal Kindle screen.

Kindle DX Graphite (Latest Generation)

On July 1, 2010, Amazon released a new revision of the Kindle DX (3rd Generation Kindle DX). As well as dropping the price from $489 to $379, the new Kindle DX has an e-ink screen with 50% better contrast ratio and comes only in a “graphite” color. It is speculated the color change is to improve contrast ratio perception even further, as some users found the previous white casing highlighted the fact that the e-ink background is gray and not white.

Kindle 3 (WiFi only and 3G+WiFi, Latest Generation)

Amazon announced a new generation of the Kindle on July 28, 2010.While Amazon does not officially add numbers to the end of each Kindle denoting its generation, most reviewers, customers and press companies refer to this updated Kindle as the “Kindle 3″.

The Kindle 3 is available in two versions. One of these, the Kindle Wi-Fi, is initially priced at US$139 / GB£109, and connects to the Internet exclusively via public or private Wi-Fi networks.The other version, considered a replacement to the Kindle 2, is priced at US$189 / GB£149 and includes both 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity.The new Kindle with 3G is available in two colors: classic white and graphite. Both models use the new E-ink “Pearl” display, which Amazon claims is 50% better in contrast – a claim that is backed up by early user reports.

Among other hardware changes Kindle 3 has a larger 1750 mAh lithium polymer battery, AnyDATA DTP-600W 3G GSM modem and Atheros AR6102G 802.11bg WiFi chip.

The third generation Kindle is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower than the Kindle 2. It supports additional fonts and international Unicode characters. An experimental browser based on the popular WebKit platform is included, as well as text-to-speech menu navigation. Internal memory is expanded to 4 GB. The battery can allegedly last for up to one month of reading with the wireless radios turned off.

Pre-orders for the new Kindle began concurrent with the announcement of the device, and Amazon began shipping the devices on August 27, 2010 in the United States and United Kingdom.

On August 1, 2010 both Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk announced that both of the models were temporarily sold out. Pre-orders taken at and after the time of announcement will be expected to ship “on or before September 17th”.

With the announcement of the Kindle 3, Amazon also launched an Amazon.co.uk version of the Kindle store. As yet it’s unclear whether users who move out the UK will be able to transfer existing purchases to Amazon.com . However, existing UK users are offered the option of migrating to the UK Kindle store, with no loss to their existing purchases.

On August 25, 2010, Amazon announced that the Kindle 3 was the fastest-selling Kindle ever.

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Apple TV delayed? Not so fast

Reports around the Internet from sites such as AppleInsider, Wired and MacRumors.com are questioning (or in the case of Wired and Business Insider, emphatically and unequivocally stating) if the new Apple TV has been delayed from its expected September arrival to mid-October.

The proof? An e-mail obtained by AppleInsider that Apple sent to some customers saying that the company was refunding their expedited shipping, and ship times of two to three weeks on new orders placed on Apple's online store. Let's take these two items in turn.

First, the e-mail. Although AppleInsider quotes the e-mail (which we haven't seen ourselves even though several people on staff have pre-ordered with express shipping) as saying that, "due to a delay, we may have not been able to meet our delivery commitment," the refunding of such charges is not unprecedented.

In March, Apple sent a similar e-mail to people who had ordered an iPad with expedited shipping, explaining that the extra fee wasn’t necessary to ensure timely delivery. While the language is a little different in the Apple TV e-mail, I find it hard to take that as concrete evidence that the Apple TV has been delayed—even if it were delayed, why wouldn't faster shipping still be an option? It's more likely that it was a mistake on Apple's part to offer it in the first place.

Second, the new orders. It's true that Apple's site shows two to three weeks for shipping. But that's for new orders, and doesn't necessarily impact previous orders. In fact, a unit Macworld ordered still shows "Ships September" as its anticipated time. It makes sense that Apple may be backordered already on a hot new product, so the estimated ship time is nothing to get excited about.

Add to this the fact that people are reporting having their credit cards charged for pre-orders, and I'm going to go out on a limb and say the stories circulating are probably much ado about nothing.

(from:http://www.macworld.com/article/154341/2010/09/appletv_delay_stories.html)


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Review for JVC - Listen and Control iTunes in Cars

Overview

It must be a good news for the fans of iPod / iPhone who want to enjoy music on their devices in their cars. With JVC KD-HDR60 USB/CD Receiver w/ HD Radio and iTunes Tagging Car Vehicle Stereo Head Unit, you will be able to listen and control your iTunes when driving a car or truck. JVC makes FM reception, built-in HD AM/FM receiver, CD player, and WMA encoded discs player so easy and affordable.

It's so practical and entertaining that saying YES to this JVC KD-HDR60 is the wisest way to upgrade your driving entertainment. It's got the features you've been craving! Signal-to-Noise Ratio 98dB Channel Separation More than 85dB Wow & Flutter Less than measurable limit Bluetooth Conrol KD-HDR60 - Bluetooth Control Ready (KS-BTA200 required) for Hands Free Call Text Message Display Yes (Receipt notification only) Phone Book Transfer Auto (5,000 Max.)

Features

• MOS-FET 50W x 4 (20W RMS x 4)
  
• Advanced Multi-bit DAC
  
• 7-Band iEQ
  
• Ready for Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology*
  
• MP3/WMA Compatible with ID3/WMA Tag (CD)
  
• Built-in HD Radio(R) Tuner
  
• SAT Radio Ready
  
• DiAS II Tuner
  
• 2.5V Line and Subwoofer Output Level
  
• 2 Pre-Output Terminals (Front + Subwoofer)
  
• Subwoofer Control
  
• Front AUX-IN
  
• KS-BTA200 required. Available functions depend on mobile phone.
  

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Hero DVD Player

The first glance at Hero DVD Player gives me the impressions of a Player which provides adequate playback controls, some interesting skins, and screen-capture capability, but it doesn’t really beat the competition. Due to some translation difficulties, the installation is a bit mysterious. We went with the defaults and everything worked fine. The default skin is sleek and includes a button that lets you cycle through all the skins available, although we don’t consider skin support all that important for this type of software.

Hero DVD Player includes a number of features for fine-tuning picture and audio quality, and makes many of them easily accessible on the interface, including the luminance and chrominance slider controls and you can get lost in all the options in the configuration menus. We liked that the program lets you take screen grabs from video. By default, the running time displays in the upper-right corner of the video, but it can easily be turned off. Unlike some other DVD players, Hero’s fast-forwarding mutes audio. Also, we found no menu button in the interface, a serious oversight.

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT

Publisher website: http://www.heroshare.com/

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What's going to happen with next iPhone?

Mobile startups came to Silicon Valley to parade their iPhone-related offerings at the DEMO Fall 2010 event earlier this week. Like vendors equipping miners during the California Gold Rush, many startups showcased services for mobile app and content developers.

Services ranged from a mobile e-commerce engine to analytics to a publishing platform. The goal, of course, is to help app developers succeed in a multi-billion-dollar market that sprang up only a few years ago with the launch of the iPhone.

It’s no surprise that mobile startups, along with social networking newcomers, stole the show at DEMO. Worldwide revenue from paid apps, related advertising and virtual content will reach $17.5 billion in 2012, up from $4.1 billion this year, according to a study commissioned by GetJar Networks, a mobile app store.

In my view, four mobile startups with an iPhone twist stood out, largely because their services take dead aim at massive market opportunities within the greater mobile app movement.

1. Adrenalin: Publishing on the iPad

Much has been written about the iPad’s potential to breathe new life into the embattled publishing industry in the form of paid subscribers. After struggling with the notion of free content on the Web, publishers see the iPad as “a do-over,” Gordon McLeod, president of the Wall Street Journal Digital Network, told app developers at the AppNation conference in San Francisco this week.

Giant publishers are already scrambling to create solutions. One DEMO startup, Adrenalin, unveiled a publishing platform for both big and small publishers. Adrenalin handles content management and delivery, subscription services, and provides an advertising engine.

Basically, Adrenalin is a free app that delivers a magazine or newspaper tuned for the iPad. Thumbnails of story pages fill up the screen, and a tap brings up the story. Like the Wall Street Journal’s iPhone app, subscriptions and payment are not handled by iTunes, rather by Adrenalin. Advertising flows through Adrenalin’s ad network, not Apple’s iAd.

The timing of Adrenalin’s launch is interesting given that the latest Apple rumor has Apple announcing an iPad subscription plan for newspapers, whereby Apple may take a 30 percent cut of subscription revenue and a 40 percent cut of advertising revenue.

“We won’t take that kind of cut,” an Adrenalin spokesperson at DEMO told me.

2. ApScience: Mobile Analytics

App developers need to know how their apps are doing on mobile devices like the iPhone, Droid, and BlackBerry. By understanding user trends, developers will be able to sell advertising more efficiently, as well as cross-sell apps. Gartner predicts the U.S. mobile advertising market to hit $7.4 billion in 2014.

ApScience, a mobile analytics service developed by Ansalar, allows a developer to see how many people open a certain app, how long they interact with it, and when their usage drops off, among other data points. Armed with this information, the developer can push advertising or cross-sell other apps at the most opportune times.

“There are other mobile analytics out there, but not at our deeper level,” says Michael Oiknine, CEO of Apsalar. The software service also included ApFeedback, an in-app survey tool, and ApBuzz for social sharing.

3. MobiCart: Start Your M-Commerce Engine

iPhones and other smartphones are fast becoming point-of-sale devices. Coda Research Consultancy predicts U.S. mobile commerce sales doubling to $2.4 billion this year and hitting $24 billion by 2015. MobiCart has a m-commerce engine that lets any retailer play in the mobile app space.

MobiCart is a free app for the iPhone, iPad, and Android that serves up a mobile store chock full of a vendor’s goods. There is pricing and in-stock information, a shopping cart and an account profile. For vendors with an e-commerce Web site, MobiCart has an API for updates.

Sure, other companies offer m-commerce engines, such as Magento Mobile, which charges users $800 and an additional $700 a year for maintenance. But MobiCart doesn’t cost users a dime out of the gate. The company is working on an open-source revenue model, likely charging for support and integration.

4. myShopanion: The Smart Shopper App

Thanks to the Web, consumers can research products quickly, read product reviews, compare prices, and tap friends for advice via e-mail, texting, and social networks like Facebook. In essence, consumers have become super-savvy, informed shoppers.

Now, all of this can be done from a single, free app on the iPhone: myShopanion, developed by Zappli. While myShopanion is one of the few truly standalone iPhone apps included on this list, its value comes largely from partnerships.

Just fire up the app and search for products by name or type. Or scan the barcode of a product. MyShopanion’s partners include RedLaser for barcode scanning, Shopping.com for access to millions of products, and Epinions for product reviews. (myShopanion also uses ApScience.)

The app lets you research products and share product information and images with hookups to Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail. “This is especially critical,” says Philippe Suchet, CEO of Zappli, “since a majority of consumers are heavily influenced by friends and family when it comes to purchasing decisions.”(FROM:http://www.pcworld.com/article/205651/whats_next_for_the_iphone_hint_not_from_apple.html)

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iPad Refresh is Due in First Quarter of 2011

Despite denials and contrary rumors, it seems that Apple is on schedule to release a new version of the wildly successful iPad just about a year after it unveiled the first version of the tablet.

Some Taiwan-based component suppliers to Apple revealed today that they're expecting to start shipments for the iPad at the beginning of next year, according to DigiTimes, a trade publication based on that island nation. That shipping schedule indicates that Apple plans to stick to its normal product refresh cycle and announce a new iPad at the end of next year's first quarter.

The publication reported that four iPad suppliers–TPK Touch Solutions, Wintek, Cando, and Chimel Innolux–were in the process of completing validation by Apple for ultra-thin, glass-based touch panels. Those 9.7-inch panels may mean that the next version of the iPad will lose some girth in its next incarnation.

Just a week ago a report based on a conversation with an Apple insider said that the company was considering releasing in time for the holidays a new version of the iPad, with a video camera and support for its video-conferencing-over-WiFi software, FaceTime. A version of the tablet device with a built-in video camera and support for the new FaceTime video conferencing standard has already progressed to the advanced testing stages, according to a person with proven knowledge of Apple's future product plans,” reported Apple Insider.

The publication also noted that although Apple's historical product cycles would beg to differ, that person familiar with the company's plans claims that as of last month, there was an ambitious push inside Apple to verify the refresh for a possible launch ahead of this year's holiday shopping season.

With all these rumors swirling around about the release of the second generation iPad, one has to wonder how they will impact the sales of Apple's other products. Will consumers wowed by FaceTime and video shooting and editing capabilities on the new iPod Touch, for instance, delay purchasing that device in anticipation of buying a new iPad with a spacious screen that will make those apps shine even more?

(FROM:http://www.pcworld.com/article/205669/ipad_refresh_due_in_january.html)

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Quick View of Adobe Atmosphere

Adobe Atmosphere is an application which features 3D clay accoutrement and 3D computer cartoon appliance originally developed by Attitude Computer appliance as 3D Anarchy and was after bought by Adobe Systems.The affairs allows you to body simple 3D “worlds” complete with lighting, animation, and scripting.Atmosphere is congenital by two stand-alone applications:the Builder, which was acclimated to body online “worlds”, and the Player, which accustomed users to analyze these worlds.

In accession to these two applications, Adobe Atmosphere provides a browser plugin, to analyze these worlds aural a web browser, and a accompaniment babble server alleged Adobe Community Server, which runs on an IRC-like agreement accepted as Yet Another Babble Agreement (YACP).Atmosphere is a acceptable best for users who appetite to actualize alternate scenes but who accept few acquaintance to do so.

• Operation System:Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/NT
• Publisher Website:http://www.adobe.com/products/atmosphere/

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Review for Samsung DVD-C350

The Samsung DVD-C350 allows you to enjoy a widescreen view without having to see black letterbox bars. EZView eliminates them on 4:3 TV screens with the push of a button on your remote. Multi-format playback ensures compatibility whether you’re watching a DVD, DVD+-, DVD+-RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, JPEG or MPEG-4.

Product Features:

• Progressive scan
• Advanced 14-bit video DAC
• EZView Letter Box Eliminator
• Multiple playback formats DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, JPEG
• Progressive scan output

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Samsung
• Model: DVD-C350/XAA
• DVD Type: DVD player
• Parental Lock: Y
• Audio Output Mode: Stereo
• Form Factor: Tabletop
• DVD Media Loading: Tray
• Color Name: black
• Width: 10.4 inches
• Height: 3.3 inches
• Weight: 2.7 pounds

Product Details:

• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 3.3 x 15.9 inches ; 2.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003ANS2YK
• Item model number: DVD-C350/XAA

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New iPods: The unanswered questions

After releasing the recommendations of the new iPod shuffle, iPod nano and iPod touch, we get questions from readers about things that are not specifically in the comments. Here are answers to some of those questions.

iPod touch

Q. Does the iPad Camera Connection Kit work with the iPod touch?

A: It works to this extent: When you attach the USB dongle to the iPad and string the dock connector cable between the iPod touch and iPad, the iPad will see and copy images from the iPod touch. (So, it works the same way as it does with the iPhone 4.) However, you can’t copy images from your camera to the iPod touch via the camera connector.


Q: Does iTunes’ Crossfade feature work on the iPod touch?

A: No. Audio crossfades are supported on the fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-generation iPod nanos, but not on the iPod touch.


Q: How does the screen compare to the IPhone 4. It seems to be lacking IPS technology, so the viewing angles are not as good. What about the contrast ratio? When using the iPhone 4 I cannot help but notice how truly black the blacks are displayed. Can you say the same thing about the iPod touch?

A: You’re correct, the off-angle viewing is not as good on the iPod touch. Angle each to around 45 degrees and the iPod touch is more difficult to view. Specifically, if you angle the iPod touch to the left, you see more yellow in the display. Angle to the right and the display is bluer. Angle it down and the display gets a little purple.


Q: Does the iPod touch’s rear-facing camera take High Dynamic Range (HDR) photos?

A: No, HDR is supported only on the iPhone 4.


Q: How does the 4G iPod touch compare with previous generation iPods in terms of audio quality?

A: We’re at the point now where it’s reasonably safe to say “It sounds like an iPod,” which is why you rarely see a review that makes more than a general claim about the audio quality (high-end audiophile publications being the exception). If this iPod (or any iPod, for that matter) sounded markedly different, we would mention it. It doesn’t.

All that said, if you’re an audiophile with great ears and top-end equipment, it always pays to audition your audio gear. Those with “pea under mattress” hearing may detect audio anomalies that those with untrained ears don’t detect. If you routinely listen to iPods with less-than-stellar gear—the included headphones, for example—that gear is the first problem you should solve, not the iPod.


Q: What are the capabilities of the device’s camera for macro photography? How close can you get to objects before the camera loses focus?

A: You can get about three to four inches from your subject before you lose focus. When you move closer the camera doesn’t go wildly out of focus, but images definitely get much softer.


Q: Can you adjust gain on the built-in mic?

A: No—no iPod or iPhone has provided that capability.
iPod nano


Q: How can you first say how much better the nano’s touchscreen is and then turn around say how difficult it is to use? Sounds more gimmicky than functional.

A: The Multi-Touch interface offers dramatic improvements over a Click Wheel for a good number of functions. However, as explained in the review, the benefits of Multi-Touch are limited by the new nano’s tiny screen.


Q: Do the three buttons do anything when you’re not playing music? It seems you should be able to hold the Sleep/Wake button to start VoiceOver and navigate it with the volume buttons as before. Or use the volume buttons in a list view to scroll through the list.

A: Unfortunately, no. The Sleep/Wake button does nothing other than its name implies. The only way to use the VoiceOver features are to enable the full VoiceOver interface—which dramatically alters how you interact with the iPod nano—or to purchase a set of headphones with an inline remote control. (The latter approach lets you hear information about the current track and the iPod’s battery level, as well as switch between playlists using audible prompts.)


Q: Does the 6G Nano have a speaker inside? The previous model lets you to play music without headphones connected. This comes in handy to share your new music discoveries with others.

A: No. Unlike the 5G iPod nano, the new model has no speaker.


iPod shuffle

Q: Do the volume controls on Apple’s or other companies’ three-button headphones work on the new shuffle?

A: We’ve tested a good number of three-button headphones, and while the volume buttons on most of these models do adjust the shuffle’s volume, that’s not the case for every model. We’ve asked Apple for clarification but haven’t heard back yet.

(from:http://www.macworld.com/article/153982/2010/09/ipod_questions.html?lsrc=nl_mwipod_h_crawl)

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QuickPlay

QuickPlay software, also named as QuickPlay or HP QuickPlay is software custom developed for HP by CyberLink Corp.QuickPlay is a technology developed by Hewlett-Packard that allows users to directly play multimedia without booting a computer to the main operating system.The technology has been emulated by other computer manufacturers such as Dell, Alienware, and Toshiba in various iterations.QuickPlay software has two main components. The first component is a “Direct” function that provides instant access upon boot to music CDs, DVD movies, and MP3s stored on the hard drive. It is launched by the QuickPlay external button found on the notebook or included IR remote. QuickPlay “Direct” is possible through software on a separate partition with a custom operating system (Linux for QuickPlay 1.0 and Windows XP embedded for QuickPlay 2.3) installed. The second component of QuickPlay software (all versions), is an application run under Windows with identical functions. Newer versions of the Windows-only component (QuickPlay versions above 2.3) have additional gaming and karaoke functions.
Operation System:Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/NT

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XMZ Audio

What is XMZ Audio?
XMZ is an audio tracker module format used by Fasttracker 2, a music module creation and playback program. This file contains audio samples and patterns of notes that are used to play back the samples at different pitches. It also supports multiple tracks and effects. Besides, the XMZ format is an extension of the common .XM tracker format.

About Fasttracker 2
As one of the most widely used trackers, the Fasttracker 2 was created by Fredrik “Mr. H” Huss and Magnus “Vogue” Högdahl, two members of the demogroup Triton which set about releasing their own tracker after breaking into the scene in 1992 and winning several demo competitions. The source code of FastTracker 2 is written in Pascal using Borland Pascal 7 and TASM.
Program Supports

Windows
FastTracker 2
MODPlug Player
MODPlug Tracker

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A glance at Denon DVD-5910CI

The DVD-5910CI continues to push the envelope in digital technology with its implementation of top-of-the-line audio/video processing (DLIII/1080p), state-of-the-art features and unsurpassed flexibility previously available only on professional-grade equipment.
We haven’t had a chance to fully test this product yet, but we’ve assembled this helpful overview of relevant information on it.

Key Features:
DVD Type : DVD Player
Number of Discs : 1
Progressive Scan: With Progressive Scan
Video Upconversion : 720p (HDTV)
Playable Disk Types : DVD Video
Playable File Formats : MP3
Video:
Video DAC : 14 bit / 216 MHz
Video Noise Reduction : 3D Noise Reduction
Picture Control : Black Level
Dynamic Range : 112 dB (DVD)/ 112 dB (Audio CD)
Surround Sound : Built-In Dolby Digital Decoder
Audio S/N Ratio : 125 dB
Audio DAC : 24 bit / 192 kHz
Connections:
Inputs : iLINK DV Input
Outputs : Composite x 2, S-Video x 2, Component x 2, HDMI, x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1
Convenience:
Remote Control : Standard
OSD : Yes

Dimensions
Depth : 17.1 in.
Height : 6.7 in.
Width : 17.1 in.
Weight : 42 lb.

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Realtek ALC882 HD Audio Codecs

What’s Realtek ALC882 HD Audio Codecs?

The ALC882 series were designed for high performance multimedia PC systems (Vista Magic: One tip everyday). They incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve over 100dB Signal-to-Noise ratio playback quality; easily meeting PC2001 requirements and also bringing PC sound quality closer to consumer electronic devices. The ALC882 series provide 10 channels of DAC that simultaneously support 7.1 sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels.

Key Features of Realtek ALC882 HD Audio Codecs:

• High-performance DACs with 103dB SNR are ideal for Dolby Master Studio
• ADCs with 90dBA SNR
• Meets performance requirements for audio on PC2001 systems
• 10 DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the – Front-Out-Left and Front-Out-Right channels
• 3 stereo ADCs support 16/20-bit PCM format, two for microphone array, one for legacy mixer recording
• All DACs support 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
• All ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate
• Applicable for DVD-Audio solutions
• 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
• 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-IN supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
• Up to four channels of microphone input are supported for AEC/BF application
• High-quality analog differential CD input
• Supports external PCBEEP input and built-in digital BEEP generator
• A3D compatible
• I3DL2 compatible
• HRTF 3D Positional Audio

Applications :

• Multimedia PCs
• 3D PC games
• Information appliances (IA)
• Voice recognition
• Audio conferencing

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K-Lite (Mega) Codec Pack

K-Lite (Mega) Codec Pack is a collection of audio and video components for Microsoft Windows that enables the operating system and its software to play back various audio and video formats generally not supported by the operating system itself. K-Lite Codec Pack also includes several related tools, including Media Player Classic, GSpot Codec Information Appliance and Codec Tweak Tool.

About Media Player Classic
Media Player Classic looks just like Windows Media Player 6.4 and has the same lightness in terms of memory occupation, but has many additional features. It has a built in DVD player with real-time zoom, support for AVI subtitles, QuickTime and RealVideo support (requires QuickTime and/or Real Player); built-in MPEG2/SVCD/DVD codec. Its small size, low memory footprint, and numerous features make this the media player of choice, but you must add the proper codecs to perfect this freeware.

Publisher: GuliverkliPublisher web site: http://guliverkli.sourceforge.net/
Category: MP3 & Audio Software
Subcategory: Media Players
Operating systems: Windows 2003, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows XP
License model: Free

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WWU file

What is WWU file?

XML file that represents a “Work Unit” in Wwise, a complete audio authoring tool designed for sound designers and audio programmers; an example of a Work Unit is a search query which finds sound objects that match the parameters of the query.
WWU files may be referenced by Wwise Project (.WPROJ) files; the workgroup feature of Wwise allows Work Units to be accessible by everyone in a development team.


About Wwise:

Wwise (WaveWorks Interactive Sound Engine), a middleware product from Audiokinetic Inc., is marketed as a complete audio pipeline solution. Wwise runs on a Windows platform, and can currently create content for PC, Xbox360, PlayStation3, and Wii video games.


Open WWU file on Windows:

Audiokinetic Wwise (wwise.exe)


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Power DVD Player

Free Power DVD Player is a simple player that can find and install correct codec if you don’t have on your machine and play DVD disc. It is simple to use and easy to install, It allows you to open and play an DVD video disc. Cyberlink PowerDVD, unique advanced movie and media player, allows you watch 3D and HD Movie on PC. It provides powerful playback features. Supports lots of video formats, including MKV, FLV, 3GP and more. Write movie review that other users can read and post your opinions to Facebook, Twitter while playing.

The Best Blu-ray/DVD Player Software Today
World-renowned PowerDVD 10 delivers outstanding Blu-ray and DVD movie playback quality on your PC.

• NEW High-definition video playback: The best video quality today with powerful support for all Blue-ray Disk and HD video formats — BD-R 1.1, BD-RE 2.1, BD Profile 1.1(Bonus View), BD Profile 2.0(BD Live); AVCHD, AVCREC, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), MPEG-2 HD and WMV-HD.
• NEW Perfect sound effects: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) simultaneously transfers 8 channels of audio over a single cable.
• NEW PC friendly: A strong audio-visual computing code offers you playing your HD movies smoothly on high or low spec CPUs.
• NEW Innovative intelligent OPI: Explore your favorite movies with cool and exciting smart features including two innovations — FancyView for animated browsing and Cinema playback mode.

Publisher web site : http://www.powerdvd.com-http.com/
System requirements:
Operating systems Windows 2003, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
License model: Free

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Toshiba HD-A30

Quick Overview

The HD-A30 is not very different from the A20 to the eye, but both have a good clean, solid feel to them. Both are far better than the A10 it was, but we were a little disappointed that not all our problems with the A20 were resolved. The remote actually worsened - he did not think was possible - as we lost the TV controls and still there is no backlight, definitely not as nice as what Toshiba delivers its televisions.

Pros:Nice fit and finish, excellent picture and sound quality, solid performance, and the rocks HDMI-CEC.

Cons:24p exits shimmy makes all other sources "frame rate, DHCP must be enabled by default, and slow startup times.

Toshiba maintains the hardware upgrade and stay one step ahead of the competition, and I must say that just gets better and better. As good as the A30, we doubt that many owners feel compelled to A20 upgrade. That said, with the slight price increase in the A3, it's a no-brainer upgrade for anyone who has a new 1080p TV and can actually take advantage of 1080p24.

Key Features

• Video: HD Output 720p/1080i/1080pLeading-edge, efficient video compression standards makes it possible to experience the full potential of your HDTV.
• Audio: Advanced Audio including Dolby® TrueHD and Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS® HD (core only).
• Advanced Audio capability brings increased sonic realism to movie soundtracks.
• Convenience 1: Backwards Compatibility With backwards compatibility you can enjoy your existing library of DVDs and CDs, and through the process of upconversion and output through HDMI, your movies are scaled to match the resolution of your HD display for near.
• Convenience 2: HD picture quality & Web-Enabled Capability. Open a whole new world of entertainment experience that can include access to exciting studio-provided enhanced features.

Specifications

Network support: LAN / WLANRecorder: NoDVD changer: NoPortable:
NoVCR: NoSupported video formats: VCD / SVCD / WMV / DivX / XviD / MKV / HD DVD / Blu-ray / AVCDVDR
playback: Yes
Supported DVDR formats for playback: DVD-R / DVD-R DL / DVD-RW
Supported audio formats: MP3 / AAC / DVD-Audio / SACD
Component: Yes
Toslink: Yes
DTS decoder: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Upscaling: Yes
DVI: No
Manufacturer product code(s): HD

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Short Review for Philips DVDR5570H

The Philips DVDR5570H (250 GB) and the DVDR5520H (160) have HDMI connection, video scaling to 1080p, and progressive scan to provide "crisp and lifelike." Both models include a digital coaxial input that enables 5.1 multi-channel audio recording, comes with a HDD Media Jukebox feature for easy file transfer via USB, and has i.LINK connectivity.

DVD recorders also have a One Touch Pause Live TV and One Touch Recording, allowing users to instantly pause or record the action with a touch of a button. Programming can resume, reproduced or saved to share with friends and family at any time. In addition, all Philips DVD recorders with hard disk by a unique Time Shift Buffer which automatically records up to six hours of programming every time the unit is on.

Philips DVD recorder features:

• One Touch Pause Live TV
• Instant Replay
• Automatic buffer recording 6 hours
• HDMI 1080p
• Progressive Scan component video
• Dual Media support for 100% and 100% playability recordability
• One touch recording
• Stores up to 300 hours of recorded TV on the 250GB DVDR5570H
• Stores up to 170 hours of recorded TV on the 160GB DVDR5520H
• 5.1 channel audio recording of television programs
• Easy file transfer between HDD, DVD, and USB 2.0 high speed
• HDD Media Jukebox for storage and playback of movies, music and photos
• i.LINK for direct connection to digital cameras / camcorders
• built-in hybrid digital / analog TV tuner

Specification

Network Support: LAN / WLAN
Recorder: Yes
HDD: Yes
Hard Disk (GB): 250 GB
Supported DVDR formats for recording: DVD-R / DVD + R / DVD-RW / DVD + RW / DVD-R DL / DVD + R DL
DVD changer: No
Portable: No
VCR: No
TV Standard: PAL (Europe, Australia, etc)
NTSC Playback: Yes
Supported video formats: VCD / SVCD / WMV? / DivX / XviD / MKV? / HD DVD / Blu-ray / AVC?
JPEG: Yes
DVD Recorder Playback: Yes
Supported DVDR formats for playback: DVD-R / DVD-R DL / DVD + R / DVD + R DL / DVD-RW / DVD + RW
Audio formats: MP3 / AAC / DVD-Audio / SACD?
Component: Yes
Progressive: Yes
Toslink: No
DTS decoder: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Upscaling: Yes
DVI: No

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Easy DVD Player

Easy DVD Player has everything most people might need to run a DVD. The interface is compact, slick, and clear. The player lets you zoom in the picture. Cautious parents can set a password to lock movies based on their rating. Easy DVD Player also lets you take screenshots of your favorite moments. You won't find advanced features such as built-in digital sound processing. On the other hand, we were pleased to discover the trial version only displays a nag screen when the program starts up. Easy DVD Player can't match the advanced functionality of more expensive software, but it ought to satisfy casual users who just want to watch a movie.

Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NTPublisher website: http://www.wincopydvd.com/

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