What I lug around…


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These are the contents of my backpack as of December 2005. It’s a miracle, I haven’t developed any trouble with my spine…

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Progress of Portable media player

Portable media player is known as a consumer electronics device that is capable of storing and playing digital medias. Also digital audio players (DAP) can also display images and play videos are PMPs like DAPs, the data is typically stored on a hard drive, microdrive, and flash memory. Other types of electronic devices like cellphones are referred as PMPs because of their playback capabilities. Consumers can also consider an iPod as a Portable media player designed and marketed by Apple, launched in 2001. Portable media player are usually packaged with an installation CD and DVD that inserts device drivers, and in few players, software that is capable of seamlessly transferring files between the player and the computer. For latest Portable media player, buyer can avail through online via the manufacturers’ websites or natively recognized by the operating system through Universal Mass Storage (UMS) or Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).  

Unlike DAPs, Portable media player is available in either flash or hard disk storage in the market. Based on these Portable media player, the storage capacities have been reached up to 64GB for flash memory and firstly reached by the 3rd Generation iPod Touch, and up to 500 GB for Hard disk drive PMPs, and then first achieved by the Archos 5 Internet Tablet. Now many Portable media player supports memory card slots which includes CompactFlash (CF), Secure Digital (SD), and Memory Sticks. These are used to directly transfer content from external devices, and expanding the storage capacity of PMPs for usages. Certain Portable media player has recently added features like simple camera, built in game emulation, and simple text readers and editors. All these specifications of Portable media player is highly important to know. Consumers can visit online shops to know the latest updates of Portable media player for future benefits.

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Ipod 64Gb Touch : The Only Note Worthy New Feature

Not sure why Amazon says I’m reviewing the iPod 32GB touch. I definitely have the iPod 64GB touch  (and a hefty 0 credit card charge to go along with it)

This was an interesting purchase. After basically owning (among my family and myself), darn near every version of iPod ever made (gen 1, 2, mini, video, Nano, gen 1 touch, classic), I found myself back in the market around mid-August when my 1 1/2 year old iPod classic bit the dust. You know the drill… everything is happy-go-lucky and then one day your iPod displays no backlight and a sad face icon, never to be played again.

Well, after my iPod touch gave up the ghost, I thoroughly examined the full crop of competition. I will say that I was impressed with the Zune HD pre-release specs, especially the HD video out capability. At the time, Archos had not yet released much info on the new 5 tablet coming soon, so I didn’t want to risk waiting on that. Creative also has a new player, the X-Fi2, but like the HD, it maxes out at 32GB.

Knowing Apple had a big event planned for September 9th and media reports that the invite referenced music, I anticipated new iPods were on the way and eagerly waited to see how Apple would respond to the increasingly stiff competition. When September 9th arrived, I fired up every live blog, tweet, and report from the Apple event.

I waited and waited and waited some more, but aside from the announcements about the price reductions (in response to the Zune) and the iPod 64GB touch, it was pretty anti-climactic. Honestly, this was my least eagerly purchased iPod in a while. So, the lack of any real groundbreaking news from Apple only made my choice more difficult. After mulling it over for a while, I eventually decided on the iPod 64GB touch because I wanted the largest flash-based player I could find. (I’ll admit the premature demise of my iPod Classic had a lot to do with my decision to insist on flash memory). In the end, simple capacity won out.

At first glance, it looks just like the touch gen 2. Form factor, user interface, everything looks just like the touch gen 2. They pack double the memory into the same size player as the touch 32GB model. The headphones are basically the only thing different in appearance from gen 2 and contain the built-in mic for the new addition of voice control. The only downside to voice control is that it would have been much better if they offered a jack for you to use your own headphones.

If you plan to use the feature, (or any other apps that use the mic), you’re stuck with apple’s buds until the 3rd party accessory makers catch up. I don’t plan to use it because it seems more of a gadget than anything else.

The body is amazingly slim, especially for a iPod 64GB touch. same size as iPod 32GB touch except they crammed double the flash storage into the tight quarters. With that much memory crammed into such a tight space, I’m interested in seeing if heat ever becomes a factor.

By now, everyone has seen the commercials, drooled over a friend’s Touch iPod, or visited a store to play with a Touch iPod, so I’ll spare you the more boring details about features like mail, notes, voice memos, calendar, etc, and cut to the nitty gritty:

Screen: Simply gorgeous as usual. Rich lush colors for viewing photos, videos, web browsing and anything else the Touch iPod offers. Much larger and sharper than the Classic. Vivid, bright, and clearly one of the best offered. Can be viewed horizontally or vertically. The screen automatically rotates with you when you rotate the iPod.

Wi-Fi: Great performance. Setup is very simple and compatible with most Wi-Fi security protocols. Someone else said it best, the Safari browser is fast and responsive. It is NOT like surfing a web on a cell phone. Everyone promises 3G this, Edge that, super fast this, but cell phone browsing is like watching paint dry. Not so with the iPod as it uses your fast Wi-Fi connection, not pokey cellular service. The large screen also makes for a more practical browsing experience. The finger controls are just as outstanding as they’ve always been. The Touch iPod also has maps and locator service, but it’s rudimentary at best. It’s not true satellite based GPS, or even cellular triangulation (I always wanted to say that) mapping. It establishes your position similar to cell tower triangulation; however, it uses available Wi-Fi hotspots instead of cell towers. If you live in a modern wired town, cool. On the downside, if you ever get lost in the wilderness with this thing… well… just be glad it holds a lot of music and apps.. you’ll need it..

Bluetooth: Wonderful for cordless headphones. That’s the best benefit. No clunky dongle to attach. Some folks are upset that they can’t connect to a PC or cell phone with it.. Frankly, as long as it works with cordless headphones, speakers, and other iPods, I’m happy and don’t consider it limited.

Capacity: Yes! Finally, after years of waiting, a iPod 64GB touch. Seriously, iPod 32GB touch is not remotely close to a power-user’s needs. I own over 500 Cd’s from over 20 years of collecting, all ripped to MP3. This is in addition to store-purchased MP3′s, movies, and pictures. I like to keep a few movies onboard as well as pics because you never know when they might come in handy. iPod 64GB touch is still a little low, but at least I can fit the majority of my media on it. When they go 80GB or higher, they will have found the sweet spot. I realize flash memory isn’t cheap, so I’m curious to see the price point as capacities increase even higher.

Sound quality: While Apple is far from the best sounding MP3 player, they are also far from the worse. Frankly, the first thing I normally do when I buy a new player is chuck the headphones. Microphone and remote aside, this is no exception. I’d rather have a pair of powered headphones delivering true rich fidelity than the uncomfortable sit-in-your-ear-cavity-ready-to-pop-out-at-the-slightest-bump buds traditionally supplied with iPods. Even then, Apple pretty much provides the same sound enhancements they’ve always provided. I keep things flat because the EQ continues to rely on distortion to tweak the sound. It’s better to just listen to it without all the distorted “enhancements”.

The touch screen seems every bit as responsive and quick as it’s always been. As for the new and improved processor, I don’t see a world of differences in speed between this and earlier gen touches. I’m sure performance is enhanced; I just don’t see it on a truly noticeable level. It’s still a lot quicker than navigating with the click-wheel on the hard-drive Classic.

As for the apps, I know this might irk some folks, but I have absolutely no intention of using apps. I simply don’t buy my personal media players for that reason. I’m sure they’re great time passers for flights and such, but honestly, it was my least sought option. Just a personal preference.

Overall, I’m happy with my purchase. I would still like increased capacity and more audio/video support from Apple (Where is support for WMV, WMA, Flac, Ogg??? Even the Zune will play AAC). Also, a radio is so long overdue it’s ridiculous. But I guess the hope for these features will keep me glued to the blogs and tweets again when Apple has its next big iPod event next year.

One thing’s for sure, increasingly stiff competition from excellent contenders like the new Archos 5 (simply awesome), and the Zune HD will hopefully keep Apple on their A-game, which can never be a bad thing.

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Ipod 8Gb Touch – First Apple Device I Bought

I was the anti-iPod guy. I couldn’t stand Apple’s ubiquitous iPod, and I was angry that the entire MP3 world was geared around it. Why? Because I hated iTunes. I bought an iRiver H320 years ago because while you could use included software to transfer files, it also operated as an external hard drive with drag and drop functionality.

This was really great in 2004 when portable hard drives weren’t quite as popular or small or cheap! What I liked best about it, though, was that I didn’t interfere with the way my music was organized on my computer. Oh, and when I had tried iTunes in 2004, it locked up my PC…

Flash forward to today. I love the iPod 8GB touch and another model! After watching the iPhone App Store grow exponentially, I really wanted an iPhone, but alas Verizon is the carrier of choice at my work. The iPhone Touch offered many of the same pluses as the iPhone, though, so I chose it over the iPod Classic and couldn’t be happier.

The number of free applications is mind boggling, and the web browser (over wifi) is actually much easier to use and responsive than you might think. Most importantly, there isn’t a better touch screen out there. I have an Archos Series 5 touchscreen internet tablet, and it’s not even in the same league as the iPod 8GB touch.

While the Touch still requires iTunes, it has really come a long way. Playing nice with PCs, it no longer frustrates me like it used to. I still loathe the “security” that prevents you from pulling music off of your iPod 8GB touch onto another “authorized” computer. I realize the intention, but it’s just obnoxious. What’s nice, though, is the flexibility that iTunes affords different types of users. Your iPod will automatically sync all of the music, movies, and applications on your machine if you want.

This is great for someone who has a limited library and wants to ensure all music is on the device. I, on the other hand, have more music than my iPod could hold; so, I can turn off the auto sync function and just manually add what songs or albums I want at any particular time. Sorting and organization is intuitive as well.

A big knock against iPod/iTunes, however, is limited format support. You can play .mp3 and .m4a files which covers most music — .flac users are out of luck — but video files MUST be h264 .mp4 files. Have divx or xvid .avi files? Sorry! You have to convert them. This isn’t an issue if you plan on downloading everything from iTunes or plan to just now start converting your DVDs for your new iPod. However, if you’re like me and had an Archos for years with almost everything in .avi format, it makes you want to strangle someone at Apple.

For that very reason, I upgraded from my old Archos 504 — I have a review of it on Amazon as well — to the new(er) Archos Series 5. The Archos accepts most everything. While you have to pay extra for AC3 and .VOB support to import your DVDs directly (no conversion) as well as h264 AVC (720p) and AAC audio, it’s at least an option. I bought the AC3 plugin for my last Archos and will buy it again for my new one (). If the Touch had better video format support, it would be my only device.

To be fair, the Archos Series 5 isn’t equivalent competition. It is a much bigger, much heavier device directed at a different, albeit under the same umbrella, market. The iPod’s main competitor, the new HD Zune, suffers from the same limited format support. For me, the iPod 8GB touch was a slam dunk easy decision over the Zune even though I’ve heard great things about the Zune’s screen. 5 years ago, I would’ve never imagined writing a positive review for an iPod, but the 3rd Generation iPod 8GB touch and another model is a winner!

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NOTE: I MADE AN ERROR. The iPod Touch & Archos 5 both have CAPACITIVE touch screens, NOT resistive! Thanks, “WarkerAnhaltRanger”. Also, the e-book reader that comes on the Archos 5 has a high contrast option, and fonts up to around 24 point or so (at least I think it has the fonts that high, it DEFINITELY has the high contrast). I love Android, a Linux OS developed by Google and completely open (aside from Google’s proprietary tools like Gmail, Google Docs, etc). However, up until now you’ve had to get a phone to get Android. This is changing with the aspect of Google’s Android Linux on netbooks. That’s in the not too far future, though. In the here & now, Archos has replaced their Archos 5 media tablet with an Archos 5 Internet Tablet that runs Android Linux. I love this because, for the same price of the iPod Touch, you get bigger storage (160 GB vs. 64 GB), bigger screen with higher resolution (4.8″ 800×400 vs. 3.5″ 480×320), and the ability to use the Archos as a DVR. You also get access to the Android market, as well as a custom market place developed by Archos. There’s even a FREE version of the QuickOffice suite (which I saw on the Android Market website on my Mac), and this does NOT exist in the App store. So if I get the Android tablet, what will become of my iPod Touch? Jailbreak. The one issue is that QuickPWN has abandoned the project, so I need something that will work with iTunes 9, Leopard and/or Snow Leopard, iPhone OS 2.2.1, and iPod Touch 1st Generation …
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Android tablets becomes popular

So I am currently waiting for the open source Google Android based tablets. I just love the idea of iPad and portable tablet device, but hate the idea of not being open to public. They are arrogant and try to control the users with their iPhone products. Unless you jailbreak your device, you cannot enjoy the application freely.

Android is open source OS developed by Google. Many smart phones and Internet tablet device vendors are adopting Android rapidly. Isn’t Android just great or what?

Some android tablets are already on the market (such as Archos 5 and Archos 7) already. But many major computer manufacturers are planning to release Android tablets by the end of 2010. Also price wise, Apple iPad is about 0 and you would still need to spend extra money to use some of their services. But Android based devices are expected to be around 0 ~ 0 . Also They will support the micro SD which the device function that everybody wants. Then who would want expensive Apple products? I personally foresee that the iPhone will become more like the Macintosh and Android will become like the Microsoft Windows in the past. I just can’t wait! If you want more information on Android Tablets, please visit http://androidtablet101.com/. You will be able to find the latest information and comparisons on the android tablets.

While the Android Tablet is under the production, you can enjoy Google Android phone. You can find more information on current popular HTC android phones at http://htcphones101.com and http://htcphones.us . So do you like the Apple’s devices or Android devices?

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Using a hack dubbed “Guy Fawkes Hack” by Archilles over at Archosfans.com to successfully Jailbreak an Archos 5 device. Step By Step Tutorial Requirements: 1) Linux Live CD such as Ubuntu (I used Backtrack 4) 2) GParted partitioning software 3) USB Thumb Drive 4) DVR or Mini-Dock Station 5) Firmware 1.5.54 6) Guy Fawkes Hack found over at www.archosfans.com sorry for the poor image quality as my camera is broken and all i could use was my MacBook webcam
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