Steve Jobs iPad Presentations Video
iPad is getting mixed reviews. My dislikes - No Webcam, No Multi Tasking, No Flash support.
Here are Steve Jobs iPad Video Presentations :
Here are Steve Jobs iPad Video Presentations :
Labels: Apple, iPad, Tablet, Technology, videos
written by Kalyan @ 4:37 PM,
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Day's Best News Apple iPad - January 27 2010
Welcome Back ! The best of the web for the day -
Technology:
Apple releases the news/pictures/pricing of its most awaited/rumored iPad today i.e. Jan 27 2010.
iPad News
Technology:
Apple releases the news/pictures/pricing of its most awaited/rumored iPad today i.e. Jan 27 2010.
iPad News
- #iPad images are available now -1 , 2 & 3 (NyTimes as expected is on iPad)
- Appie live event is covered by Engadget.
- #iPad Specs - 0.5'' thin, 1.5 lb, 9.7'' display , 1 GHzA4 chip, 16 -64 GB , WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1, EDR , Speaker, Microphnoe, Battery 10 hrs
- All features I miss in my #Apple iPod Touch 2G - 1, 2 is available in #iPad.
- Likes - iBooks, iWork, Accessories (Keyboard), Games, Unlocked, GSM micro sims
- Dislikes - No multitasking & notifications
Pricing:
- Make intl calls from iPhone using Vonage home world plan . wht's gr8 ? $0.99 where as Vonage app is $24.99/month.
- No more texting while driving for Bus and Truck drivers in US.
- FeedDemon hangups solution - "under File menu, click Manage Cache, then Compact" - - Read 3.1 FeedDemon features too
- 3D TVs photos from CES.
- Free movie download - Terminator Salvation Use code TS201023 and Register - If you dont have DivX downlaod DIVX player
Labels: Apple, iPad, Technology
written by Kalyan @ 2:05 PM,
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iPodTouch 2G VOIP SetUp With Microphone & Speaker Turned On For Skype & Vonage
Now that Apple is allowing VOIP on iPhone and iPod Touch, Applications like Skype and Vonage from App store are preferred for VOIP. It is still a big challenge to set up VOIP with microphone and speakers working. I installed both Skype and Vonage for Mobile. This post details some of my iPod Touch experiences with Bluetooth , Using Microphone, Turning speaker On & making cheap international calls using VOIP.
Apple did not unlock Bluetooth in iPod Touch 2G version because of software reasons though hardware i.e. Broadcom bluetooth chip supports. OS 3.0 and above which is now available for $4.95 from Apple website has software that unlocks Bluetooth and also has copy & paste functionality enabled. (Look for review of iPod Touch 2G here).
The Bluetooth option is not fully supported as iPod touch 2nd gen does not support Hands-free profile. iTouch 2G with OS 3.0 and above does only A2DP meaning you can only listen to stereo music but not use as regular hands-free on iPod Touch. This is a big blocking issue with Bluetooth if some one wants to use VOIP in iPOD Touch.
Here is the comparison chart from Apple -
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3647
May be its a hidden feature like Bluetooth which Apple took $10 from ipod touch 2 gen users to enable Bluetooth. Now to enable Hands-Free profile may be they will take another $10 in their 4.0 release.
Summary : Bluetooth allows me only to listen to music
iPod Touch lacks in-built microphone which is issue for VOIP. There are pricey ones as well as in expensive microphones sold from various retailers. The one from Apple costs around $79. I choose $4.99 capsule size microphone from Meritline. This microphone worked very well with my testing with Skype and Vonage.
Since Microphone is plugged into audio jack the speaker is muted. There is no way settings wise one can enable this option. Workaround is if one is using Skype then the app gives option to turn on/off speaker. Here is you tube video describing how to turn on speaker with Microphone.
With Vonage the speaker button is still disabled and there is no support to enable it.
Skype charges around 9 cents to call India which is not that attractive deal. Here is the Skypes rates list.
Vonage Mobile is the best so far with $24.99 world plan that includes calling to India and other 60 destinations. But with microphone the speaker is not on, the workaround is use expensive ear phones + microphone that Apple sells.
Conclusion
Hope Apple releases iPod Touch with built-in microphone and FULL Bluetooth support so users can with ease use VOIP apps like Skype and Vonage.
Unlocking Bluetooth In iPod Touch 2G
Apple did not unlock Bluetooth in iPod Touch 2G version because of software reasons though hardware i.e. Broadcom bluetooth chip supports. OS 3.0 and above which is now available for $4.95 from Apple website has software that unlocks Bluetooth and also has copy & paste functionality enabled. (Look for review of iPod Touch 2G here).
The Bluetooth option is not fully supported as iPod touch 2nd gen does not support Hands-free profile. iTouch 2G with OS 3.0 and above does only A2DP meaning you can only listen to stereo music but not use as regular hands-free on iPod Touch. This is a big blocking issue with Bluetooth if some one wants to use VOIP in iPOD Touch.
Here is the comparison chart from Apple -
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3647
May be its a hidden feature like Bluetooth which Apple took $10 from ipod touch 2 gen users to enable Bluetooth. Now to enable Hands-Free profile may be they will take another $10 in their 4.0 release.
Summary : Bluetooth allows me only to listen to music
Using Microphone In iPod Touch 2G
iPod Touch lacks in-built microphone which is issue for VOIP. There are pricey ones as well as in expensive microphones sold from various retailers. The one from Apple costs around $79. I choose $4.99 capsule size microphone from Meritline. This microphone worked very well with my testing with Skype and Vonage.
Turning speaker On While Using Microphone In iPod Touch 2G
Since Microphone is plugged into audio jack the speaker is muted. There is no way settings wise one can enable this option. Workaround is if one is using Skype then the app gives option to turn on/off speaker. Here is you tube video describing how to turn on speaker with Microphone.
With Vonage the speaker button is still disabled and there is no support to enable it.
Making cheap international calls using VOIP In iPod Touch 2G
Skype charges around 9 cents to call India which is not that attractive deal. Here is the Skypes rates list.
Vonage Mobile is the best so far with $24.99 world plan that includes calling to India and other 60 destinations. But with microphone the speaker is not on, the workaround is use expensive ear phones + microphone that Apple sells.
Conclusion
Hope Apple releases iPod Touch with built-in microphone and FULL Bluetooth support so users can with ease use VOIP apps like Skype and Vonage.
Labels: Apple, iPad, Technology
written by Kalyan @ 2:59 PM,
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List of All Black Friday 2009 Deals
List of all 2009 Black Friday deals :
* LCD TV Deals - 1080p & 720p
* Plasma HDTV Deals - 1080p & 720p
* LED HDTV Deals - 1080p
* Stores Opening Times For Black Friday Deals
* HomeTheater System Deals - 5.1, 7.1 Channel Sony, Samsung, Denon, Panasonic
* DVD Blu-Ray Player Deals - Samsung, Sony, Insignia, Magnavox
* Blu-Ray DVD Deals - Gladiator, Braveheart, Matrix, Wanted
* Laptop Deals - HP, Sony, Toshiba, Acer and Dell
* USB External HardDrive Deals - Seagate & Western Digital
* Bed-Bath Comforters, Sheet Sets, Electric Blanket Deals
* Desktop Deals - Apple iMac Mac Mini, HP, Dell & eMachines
* PC Software, Monitors, Hardware & Memory Deals
* Toys Deals - VTech, Disney, Bratz, Air Hogs & Crayola
* ToysRUs BigBook Deals
* Printers Laser, Multifunction, Inkjet - HP, Epson, Samsung & Brother Deals
* GPS Garmin, TomTom, Dash, Jensen Deals
* Walmart Ad Deals List
* Memory Cards - SanDisk, Sony Memory Stick, SDHC & CompactFlash Deals
* Video Camcorders - Pocket, High-Definition - Flip, Sony, Canon, Samsung deals
* Point Shoot Cameras - Canon, Nikon, Casio, Sony, Kodak deals
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* LCD TV Deals - 1080p & 720p
* Plasma HDTV Deals - 1080p & 720p
* LED HDTV Deals - 1080p
* Stores Opening Times For Black Friday Deals
* HomeTheater System Deals - 5.1, 7.1 Channel Sony, Samsung, Denon, Panasonic
* DVD Blu-Ray Player Deals - Samsung, Sony, Insignia, Magnavox
* Blu-Ray DVD Deals - Gladiator, Braveheart, Matrix, Wanted
* Laptop Deals - HP, Sony, Toshiba, Acer and Dell
* USB External HardDrive Deals - Seagate & Western Digital
* Bed-Bath Comforters, Sheet Sets, Electric Blanket Deals
* Desktop Deals - Apple iMac Mac Mini, HP, Dell & eMachines
* PC Software, Monitors, Hardware & Memory Deals
* Toys Deals - VTech, Disney, Bratz, Air Hogs & Crayola
* ToysRUs BigBook Deals
* Printers Laser, Multifunction, Inkjet - HP, Epson, Samsung & Brother Deals
* GPS Garmin, TomTom, Dash, Jensen Deals
* Walmart Ad Deals List
* Memory Cards - SanDisk, Sony Memory Stick, SDHC & CompactFlash Deals
* Video Camcorders - Pocket, High-Definition - Flip, Sony, Canon, Samsung deals
* Point Shoot Cameras - Canon, Nikon, Casio, Sony, Kodak deals
Labels: Apple, Blu-ray Disc, Hewlett-Packard, High-definition television, IMac, Memory Stick, SanDisk, Sony
written by Kalyan @ 1:40 PM,
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Black Friday 2009 mp3 Player Deals - Apple iPod Touch & Nano , Microsoft Zune HD
List of all mp3 player Black Friday sales from Staples, Walmart, Office Depot and other retailers.
Note: Click column heading once to reorder from highest to lowest. Click twice to reorder from lowest to highest. Like groups by brand when you click on brand.
Note: Click column heading once to reorder from highest to lowest. Click twice to reorder from lowest to highest. Like groups by brand when you click on brand.
| Store | Category | Brand | Description | Price |
| AAFES | Alarm Clock | Sylvania | Sylvania iPod Dock Clock Radio | $19.95 |
| Bealls | 2GB | Slick | Slick 2GB MP3 Music Player | $17.99 |
| Best Buy | Accessories | Dlo | Dlo Power Pack for iPod/iPhone | $19.99 |
| Best Buy | Alarm Clock | iHome | iHome Portable Alarm Clock Speaker | $39.99 |
| Best Buy | 4GB | SanDisk | SanDisk 4GB Fuze MP3 Player w/ FM Tuner | $44.99 |
| Best Buy | Headphones | Bose | Bose In-Ear Headphones | $89.99 |
| Best Buy | 8GB | Apple | Apple 8GB iPod nano (5th Generation) | $149.99 |
| Best Buy | 8GB | Apple | Apple 8GB iPod Touch (3rd Generation) w/ Free $30 Gift Card | $199.99 |
| Costco | Headphones | V-Moda | V-Moda Faze Ear Bud Headphones | $19.99 |
| Costco | Accessories | iHome | iHome iP29 iPod Portable Speaker System | $49.99 |
| Costco | 8GB | Apple | Apple iPod nano 8GB MP3 Player | $129.99 |
| JC Penney | 2GB | 2GB Video Mp3 Player w/ 50 Free Songs From eMusic | $28.88 | |
| K-Mart | Headphones | Sony | Sony Earbud Headphones (Assorted Colors) | $4.99 |
| K-Mart | 2GB | Element | Element 2GB Stick MP3 Player | $9.99 |
| K-Mart | Accessories | iHome | iHome Speaker Dock for iPod & MP3 Players | $9.99 |
| K-Mart | 4GB | Sylvania | Sylvania 4GB Portable MP3 Player | $19.99 |
| Kohls | Headphones | In-Ear 2XL Earbud Headphones | $9.99 | |
| Kohls | Accessories | HMDX | HMDX Portable Speaker-on-the-Go | $9.99 |
| Kohls | 2GB | Portable 2GB MP3 Player w/ 1.5" LCD Display | $24.99 | |
| Kohls | Speakers | iHome | iHome Portable Speaker Dock for iPod | $29.99 |
| Kohls | Clock Radio | iHome | iHome Clock Radio with iPod Dock | $49.99 |
| Kohls | Speakers | iLive | iLive Home Music CD System for iPod | $79.99 |
| Kohls | Accessories | Speaker Dock for iPod or iPhone | $79.99 | |
| Kohls | Clock Radio | iHome | iHome Clock Radio and Audio System | $89.99 |
| Meijer | Headphones | Sony | Sony Fashion Earbuds | $4.99 |
| Meijer | Speakers | iLive | iLive Home Dock for iPod | $19.99 |
| Meijer | 8GB | Apple | Apple iPod touch 8GB w/ $50 Meijer Coupon | $199.00 |
| Menards | 2GB | Portable 2GB MP3 Audio Player | $9.89 | |
| Menards | 4GB | Portable 4GB Media Player / Digital Camera | $29.99 | |
| Menards | Speakers | Portable iPod / MP3 Player Speaker | $2.99 | |
| Office Depot | Headphones | Sony | Sony Earbud Headphones (Assorted Colors) | $7.99 |
| Office Depot | Accessories | XtremeMac | XtremeMac Tuffshield 3-Pack for iPod | $10.49 |
| Office Depot | Accessories | XtremeMac | XtremeMac InCharge Auto Charger for iPhone | $13.99 |
| Office Depot | 2GB | Ativa | Ativa 2GB Portable MP3 Player | $17.99 |
| Office Depot | Accessories | Ativa | Ativa Speaker Dock for iPod | $19.99 |
| Office Depot | Accessories | Memorex | Memorex Docking Clock Radio for iPod | $34.99 |
| Office Depot | Accessories | Sony | Sony Speaker Dock / Clock Radio for iPod | $79.99 |
| Radio Shack | Accessories | MP3 Accessory Kit | $9.99 | |
| Radio Shack | Headphones | Skullcandy | Skullcandy Headphones | $9.99 |
| Radio Shack | Accessories | Gigaware | Gigaware Car Charger for iPod | $10.00 |
| Radio Shack | Accessories | Gigaware | Gigaware Crystal Skin for iPod Touch | $10.00 |
| Radio Shack | Accessories | Gigaware | Gigaware Laser Etched Skin for iPod Touch | $10.00 |
| Radio Shack | Accessories | Gigaware | Gigaware Retractable Rapid Home Charger for iPod/iPhone | $10.00 |
| Radio Shack | 2GB | Gigaware | Gigaware 2GB MP3 Player | $19.99 |
| Radio Shack | Speakers | iHome | iHome Computer Stereo Speakers w/Dock for iPod | $29.99 |
| Radio Shack | Accessories | Apple | iPod Accessory Kit | $30.00 |
| Radio Shack | 4GB | Gigaware | Gigaware 4GB MP3 Player | $39.99 |
| Radio Shack | Speakers | Gigaware | Gigaware High Power Docking Speaker For iPod | $49.99 |
| Radio Shack | 2GB | SanDisk | Sansa 2GB Clip Plus Music Player w/1000 Song Music Card | $49.99 |
| Radio Shack | Speakers | Sound Bar w/Dock for iPod | $69.99 | |
| Radio Shack | 8GB | Apple | iPod 8GB Nano w/$15 GC | $149.99 |
| Radio Shack | 8GB | Apple | 8GB iPod Touchw/$20 GC | $199.99 |
| Sears | Headphones | Sony | Sony E10 Earbud Headphones | $4.99 |
| Sears | Accessories | iHome | iHome iHM2 Portable iPod / MP3 Player Speaker System | $9.99 |
| Sears | 1GB | RCA | RCA Sport 1GB MP3 Player | $13.99 |
| Sears | 4GB | Mach Speed | Mach Speed 4GB MP3 Player | $24.99 |
| Sears | Alarm Clock | iHome | iHome iH4 Alarm Clock for iPod | $29.99 |
| Sears | 4GB | GPX | GPX Portable 4GB Media Player w/ 2.4" Screen | $32.99 |
| Sports Authority | Headphones | Skull Candy | Skull Candy Icon and Smokin' Buds Combo Gift Pack | $39.95 |
| Sports Authority | Accessories | iHome | Entire Stock of iHome iPod Docking Stations | 25% off |
| Staples | Headphones | Skull Candy | Skull Candy Ink'd Earbud Headphones | $9.99 |
| Staples | 2GB | Coby | Coby 2GB Portable MP3 Player | $14.99 |
| Staples | Alarm Clock | Memorex | Memorex iPod Clock Radio | $25.00 |
| Staples | 4GB | Trio | Trio 4GB Portable MP3 Player | $29.99 |
| Target | Accessories | Memorex | Memorex Home Audio System for iPod | $49.99 |
| Target | 8GB | Apple | Apple 8GB iPod Nano w/ Free $15 Target Gift Card | $145.00 |
| Target | 32GB | Apple | Apple 32GB iPod Touch w/ Free $30 Target Gift Card | $295.00 |
| Toys R Us | 1GB | Nextar | Nextar 1GB Digital Mp3 Player | $11.48 |
| Toys R Us | 2GB | Nextar | Nextar 2GB MP3 Player With Video | $17.49 |
| Toys R Us | Speakers | iHome iPod Docking Station | $39.99 | |
| Toys R Us | Alarm Clock | iHome iPod/iPhone Alarm Clock Docking Station | $49.99 | |
| Toys R Us | 8GB | SanDisk | SanDisk 8GB Sansa Fuze MP3 Player | $49.99 |
| Toys R Us Big Book | 2GB | Coby | Coby 2GB MP3/4 Video Player | $24.99 |
| Toys R Us Big Book | 16GB | Sony | Sony NWZ-E345 16GB MP3/4 Player - Black | $99.99 |
| Toys R Us Big Book | 16GB | Sony | Sony NWZ-E345 16GB MP3/4 Player - Red | $99.99 |
| Toys R Us Big Book | Headphones | Skull | Skull Candy Ink'd Headphones | 15% Off |
| Toys R Us Big Book | Accessories | Griffin | Griffin iPOD Accessories | 15% Off |
| Wal-Mart | Apple | Apple iPod touch 8GB w/ Bonus $50 iTunes Card | $195.00 | |
| Wal-Mart | 4GB | Philips 4GB GoGear MP3 Player (Black) | $29.00 | |
| Wal-Mart | 4GB | Philips 4GB GoGear MP3 Player (Blue) | $29.00 | |
| Wal-Mart | 4GB | Philips 4GB GoGear MP3 Player (Pink) | $29.00 | |
| Wal-Mart | 4GB | Philips 4GB GoGear MP3 Player (Red) | $29.00 | |
| Wal-Mart | Speakers | Sony | Sony iPod Speaker Alarm Clock | $69.00 |
Labels: Apple, bestbuy, BlackFriday, BlackFriday2009, Deals, Kohls, MP3, OfficeDepot, Sears, Staples, Walgreens, walmart
written by Kalyan @ 11:35 AM,
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Free iTunes music downloads Dec 26 - Jan 6 [For UK residents]
Apple is giving away 12 free iTunes downloads starting from December 26 2008 to January 6 2009 i.e. 12 days of free downloads. Along with music downloads some free classic TV video episodes will be available.
Here is the download link. (Currently promotion is for UK residents and US & rest of the world is not offered this promo as of writing this deal - check below Amazon's free MP3s instead)
Related posts:
> Free Amazon Christmas Holiday MP3 songs - December 2008
> Lots of Free MP3 songs downloads from Amazon
Here is the download link. (Currently promotion is for UK residents and US & rest of the world is not offered this promo as of writing this deal - check below Amazon's free MP3s instead)
Related posts:
> Free Amazon Christmas Holiday MP3 songs - December 2008
> Lots of Free MP3 songs downloads from Amazon
Labels: Apple, Deals, iPodTouch
written by Kalyan @ 2:34 PM,
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iPod touch (in)Completed Me - Review
iPod touch -- Its a iPod with Wi-Fi and effective app support.
This is how "As Life Goes Digital" looks on my Safari iPod Touch browser. This is the horizontal view
Why did you buy iPod Touch?
I need a compact internet surfing device. Smart Phones to be precise but the monthly subscription service of $30 is overhead. In office anyway there is access to internet. At home or the third place (coffee house like say Starbucks) usually have wi-fi which is more than enough to get connected to external world. If you are always away from home then iPhone may be the best option.
Why iPod touch 2nd gen ?
Because its latest :). The big diff between 1st Gen touch and 2nd Gen touch is added speaker with volume controls. As a person who hates putting ear phones, the 2nd gen is idle pick.
How is the first Apple gadget experience ?
This is my first ever Apple product. Being a deals guy and who is not that into music listening mania, I kept myself away from iPod instead bought some cheap creative MP3 player I hardly used. Now after owning iPod touch, I feel what I miss - the design aesthetics of Apple right from packaging box to the gadget. Easily fits into two hands for good browsing experience. The home control at the bottom of the device take you to home screen where ever you are. The gadget comes up with default icons that can do most of daily tasks. The shiny curvy design feels like you will drop it easily so i went and bought 2nd gen cases to protect my investment along with screen protector.
How is iPod touch Wi-Fi ?
Easy to configure. Comes with pre-loaded Safari browser which appears as icon on the top of screen. Quick time and some Adobe flash versions work but not all versions. This allowed me to listen to all best podcasts like WSJ (Wall Street Journal's) with touch of a button. The speaker is good with no need for ear phones. Youtube videos can be watched with high quality resolutions. While surfing one can tilt the screen and browser rotates accordingly. I preferred more horizontal wide screen browsing rather than a vertical limited text reading. I felt that was one awesome feature.
What's the battery life like ?
If you play lots of videos then the downside is that battery drains out quickly. If you are browsing then its not that significant. With videos I have observed that in 2 or 3 hours low battery pops out. The only way to charge is with USB cord given with the box. It is better idea to buy a power outlet USB iPod touch charge.
Why are people so crazy about iTunes and iPod music ?
Now I understand that all media players lack good music management application. iTunes filled that gap and when ever the device is synced it downloads all music and videos available in iTunes. Make sure you register the iPod otherwise the synch may not happen if you download some games off iTunes store. More than a music player the idea of music management is ultimate killer app that made people buy millions of iPods.
How'z the gaming experience ?
The one I bought came with free $7 worth down loadable EA - Spores. The game selection is key and I liked playing the game with tilting and making this one organism to evolve as you explore more levels.
What is Apple App store ?
Apple unveiled one more best application management system where developers publish their apps and users go buy or install freely these apps with a click. The App store icon on the screen lets you choose category like entertainment, productivity with top tabs as "Top Paid" or "Top Free". The user reviews and information about app helps us decide what app to install. As you install the apps keeping adding to the screen. By just sliding your finger on the screen can go to next page of the screen to launch the apps.
What Apps you downloaded?
Email - Now I can access Gmail and Hotmail with few clicks.
Weather - The winter storm warnings are now on finger tips. The sucking weather makes it more sick seeing these updates regularly.
Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter - Social networking tools. Easy to update and to write on others walls
Flixstar - A movie info. app. This helped me to pick top rated DVDs for rent released this week. My Blockbuster rental subscription is now produtive.
WritePad - A hand-writing recognition tool not at its best but I'm exploring it.
Now, What you didn't like of iPod touch?
> No copy paste functionality - We cannot copy and paste text into the same app or other apps. Meaning If I find something interesting its read only I cannot do anything with that not even copy urls to send via email. This is the most required feature that Apple iPod touch is missing.
> No multitasking - Only one app can be opened - While I'm listening to podcasts online from WSJ, I cannot go do browsing other sites. meaning I can do only one task at a time. There is a twist if you listen to music from iTunes then you can do browsing and all that.
> Too delicate - I developed a phobia that I'll drop it because of its smooth and thin surfaces. Once i got my case I was happy.
> Its expensive - $220 for 2nd gen iPod touch I feel its a bit expensive.
Finally, tell the truth why an expensive gadget?
Okay, I was getting Bestbuy $50 giftcard, one free EA Spore's game and I had couple of other Gift cards from Bestbuy to redeem so I got the iPod touch in a deal so effectively for $170, I wish Apple introduce coupons in near future.
$50 gift card is expired now. Check the Bestbuy link here
Please share your goodies or rants, if you have iPod touch or iPhone
This is how "As Life Goes Digital" looks on my Safari iPod Touch browser. This is the horizontal view
Why did you buy iPod Touch?
I need a compact internet surfing device. Smart Phones to be precise but the monthly subscription service of $30 is overhead. In office anyway there is access to internet. At home or the third place (coffee house like say Starbucks) usually have wi-fi which is more than enough to get connected to external world. If you are always away from home then iPhone may be the best option.
Why iPod touch 2nd gen ?
Because its latest :). The big diff between 1st Gen touch and 2nd Gen touch is added speaker with volume controls. As a person who hates putting ear phones, the 2nd gen is idle pick.
How is the first Apple gadget experience ?
This is my first ever Apple product. Being a deals guy and who is not that into music listening mania, I kept myself away from iPod instead bought some cheap creative MP3 player I hardly used. Now after owning iPod touch, I feel what I miss - the design aesthetics of Apple right from packaging box to the gadget. Easily fits into two hands for good browsing experience. The home control at the bottom of the device take you to home screen where ever you are. The gadget comes up with default icons that can do most of daily tasks. The shiny curvy design feels like you will drop it easily so i went and bought 2nd gen cases to protect my investment along with screen protector.
How is iPod touch Wi-Fi ?
Easy to configure. Comes with pre-loaded Safari browser which appears as icon on the top of screen. Quick time and some Adobe flash versions work but not all versions. This allowed me to listen to all best podcasts like WSJ (Wall Street Journal's) with touch of a button. The speaker is good with no need for ear phones. Youtube videos can be watched with high quality resolutions. While surfing one can tilt the screen and browser rotates accordingly. I preferred more horizontal wide screen browsing rather than a vertical limited text reading. I felt that was one awesome feature.
What's the battery life like ?
If you play lots of videos then the downside is that battery drains out quickly. If you are browsing then its not that significant. With videos I have observed that in 2 or 3 hours low battery pops out. The only way to charge is with USB cord given with the box. It is better idea to buy a power outlet USB iPod touch charge.
Why are people so crazy about iTunes and iPod music ?
Now I understand that all media players lack good music management application. iTunes filled that gap and when ever the device is synced it downloads all music and videos available in iTunes. Make sure you register the iPod otherwise the synch may not happen if you download some games off iTunes store. More than a music player the idea of music management is ultimate killer app that made people buy millions of iPods.
How'z the gaming experience ?
The one I bought came with free $7 worth down loadable EA - Spores. The game selection is key and I liked playing the game with tilting and making this one organism to evolve as you explore more levels.
What is Apple App store ?
Apple unveiled one more best application management system where developers publish their apps and users go buy or install freely these apps with a click. The App store icon on the screen lets you choose category like entertainment, productivity with top tabs as "Top Paid" or "Top Free". The user reviews and information about app helps us decide what app to install. As you install the apps keeping adding to the screen. By just sliding your finger on the screen can go to next page of the screen to launch the apps.
What Apps you downloaded?
Email - Now I can access Gmail and Hotmail with few clicks.
Weather - The winter storm warnings are now on finger tips. The sucking weather makes it more sick seeing these updates regularly.
Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter - Social networking tools. Easy to update and to write on others walls
Flixstar - A movie info. app. This helped me to pick top rated DVDs for rent released this week. My Blockbuster rental subscription is now produtive.
WritePad - A hand-writing recognition tool not at its best but I'm exploring it.
Now, What you didn't like of iPod touch?
> No copy paste functionality - We cannot copy and paste text into the same app or other apps. Meaning If I find something interesting its read only I cannot do anything with that not even copy urls to send via email. This is the most required feature that Apple iPod touch is missing.
> No multitasking - Only one app can be opened - While I'm listening to podcasts online from WSJ, I cannot go do browsing other sites. meaning I can do only one task at a time. There is a twist if you listen to music from iTunes then you can do browsing and all that.
> Too delicate - I developed a phobia that I'll drop it because of its smooth and thin surfaces. Once i got my case I was happy.
> Its expensive - $220 for 2nd gen iPod touch I feel its a bit expensive.
Finally, tell the truth why an expensive gadget?
Okay, I was getting Bestbuy $50 giftcard, one free EA Spore's game and I had couple of other Gift cards from Bestbuy to redeem so I got the iPod touch in a deal so effectively for $170, I wish Apple introduce coupons in near future.
$50 gift card is expired now. Check the Bestbuy link here
Please share your goodies or rants, if you have iPod touch or iPhone
Labels: App Store, Apple, Facebook, iPodTouch, Music, Review, Technology, tips, Twitter, videos
written by Kalyan @ 11:02 PM,
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Free applications from Apple's App store
The percentage of free applications are decreasing in App store with Apple tightening the acceptance of some apps from the developers in the past.
Here is the feed of all new applications from Apple's App Store. Click the app to expand to get to know more details of the app. The date shows how recent is the app.
Buxr - the deal site had listed three free applications from Apple's app store - Don't square , Kinwits and Starquake
Here is another link to tons of free App store games and apps. (
http://idwn.blogspot.com/)
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Here is the feed of all new applications from Apple's App Store. Click the app to expand to get to know more details of the app. The date shows how recent is the app.
Buxr - the deal site had listed three free applications from Apple's app store - Don't square , Kinwits and Starquake
Here is another link to tons of free App store games and apps. (
http://idwn.blogspot.com/)
Labels: App Store, Apple, Deals, free, IPhone, ITunes, tips
written by Kalyan @ 12:49 AM,
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I'm Kalyan from Chicago, Illinois, United States. I write articles about Cricket matches and their reviews, Money saving Deals and tips, Immigration info related to Green Card or EAD or AP or H1-B, Road to MBA degree and afterwards. I'm writing in hope and passion that one person will be better because he or she benefits from these posts.
