SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - SanDisk on Monday announced it is taking on the compact disk (CD) industry by selling tunes on flash memory “micro-cards” that fit into mobile telephones and MP3 players.
The California-based flash memory titan has teamed with Sony BMG, EMI Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to make the major studios’ titles available in its “ubiquitous microSD format.”
The Zune (www.zune.com)has a long way to go to become a threat to the iPod(www.ipod.com). But it is getting closer. I personally own the 1st generation Zune and can attest to the fact that it’s not on the iPod’s level yet. I’m a runner and the Zune is horrible at functioning while being shaken, which is the exact opposite of the new iPods that have an accelerator function that uses fast shaking as an input source (watch the video). The video goes more in depth about the newest features of both the Zune and the iPod.
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard of people dropping cell phones in their toilets, or sinks, or pools. I have joined countless Facebook groups dedicated to gather new cell phone number due to the latest water damage victim. With this new waterproofing system all that can be put to rest. Using a special coating applied in an air vacuumed environment, your electronics can be made impervious to water and other liquids. Pretty cool…
Imagine having a personal trainer keeping track of all your exercises so you dont have to this is exactly what the Nike+ iPod running system does. Apple is not paying me to say this but - this is an amazing product and I cant believe I was running for so long without it.
Here is what you need:
- Apple iPod Nano ($150)
- Nike+ Sports Kit ($30)
- Nike+ Shoes ($100)
- Nike+ Armband ($30) OPTIONAL
So here is how it works (without boring you with too much technical detail):
1 Connect
When you are ready to go jogging, put on your Nike+ shoes and connect the iPod receiver (then walk around to activate the receiver in the shoe sometimes this is easier said than done).
2 Setup
Select how you want the iPod to track your workout Time, Distance or Calories Select your playlist (Ive made a special Running playlist its a collection of fast paced songs that get me moving when I hear them)
3 - Start running
At certain intervals during your workout, the music will soften and a pleasant Female voice (you can choose a Male voice) will inform you of your progress. Half way point and 100 meters to go are just some of the things it says.
4 Check Your Status
You can press the center button on the iPod at any time to get a more detailed status update, things like distance remaining, time and calories are all calculated on the fly and spoken to you this is pretty cool.
5 End Workout
Once you are done with your workout, choose End workout and a friendly voice congratulates you and give you your workout stats.
6 Sync Your iPod
When you get back home from your workout, sync your iPod with your computer and the Apple magic begins. Your workout details (time, distance, calories, time or day, even the playlist you listened to while exercising) is sent to the Nike+ website.
7 Nike+ Website
When you sync your iPod, you are taken to the website instantly. This website will show you lots of data about your workouts, as an example you can see precisely when in your workout you ran faster/slower this looks like a smooth line graph, the higher points of the graph representing the quicker I was running. You can view your workouts by Day, Week or Month.
IPOD SECRET when you achieve certain goals or beat records, celebrity voices congratulate you on your accomplishment. As an example, when I ran a personal best for the 1 mile (8 minutes and 44 seconds, thank you) Lance Armstrong congratulated me on my little victory. I have to admit, this was really cool and unexpected - I told at least 10 people that day about my accomplishment.
My Improvement
If I could improve on one thing about the Nike+ iPod running system it would be for the website to offer me a downloadable spreadsheet of my workout data so I can perform my own comparisons in Excel. Other than that, this is a GREAT system and definitely worth the money.
If you are a consistent runner (or would like to be) this system is definitely for you. Its easy to setup and a great way to keep track of your running progress. Always remember this if it can be measured, it can be improved.
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Portable media players are everywhere these days, but they’re not all called iPods and they’re not all made by Apple. The AP’s Rachel Metz tuned out the rest of the world and tuned in some of the latest offerings in this week’s Tech Test.
Thinking of buying a cell phone jammer? Think again, not only are cell phone jammers banned by the FCC they have to potential to pose national security threats. Although very illegal many web site still cell the cell phone jammers. One was even found on Amazon.com!
A new technology helps authorities match fingerprints to a crime almost immediately. This should most certainly help police and crime officials.
I take it consumers were tired of crashing while talking on their cell phones so Myvu created the ultimate form of vehicular distractions. The Myvu Solo Plus.
Don't get me wrong, if you are sitting in a low lit area (subway, airplane, or PASSENGER
SEAT) these glasses offer a great experience. You can watch a video on the go, playing from
your Ipod or other portable device, and not have to worry about holding the device. The
biggest upside compared to other similar glasses is that the user can easily look past the
screen by focusing on the distant object. That being said, if you have ever been stumped by
those "cool" little magic
eye
pictures, your eyes may become fatigued by the eye straining focusing game.
I think they are awesome. I can't wait to figure out how to hook them up to my PS3 and play
Metal Gear Solid 4!!
Check out prices at Amazon, then
buy one as soon as possible, but make sure to look at the return policy. This new breed of
Stereoscopic audio visual glasses are probably not a good fit for everyone.
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London based companies Orange (mobile phones) and Gotwind (renewable energy) teamed up to produce a charger that is powered by movement alone, the specific movement they have in mind… dancing!
This kinetic energy charger will go for a test run at the Glastonbury Festival, which is the largest greenfield music and arts celebration. It will be held in Somerset, Friday.
I could not find a picture of the device but it’s said to be about the size of a cell phone and weight as much as a deck of cards. It is filled with metal weights and magnets which when shuffled around create a charge that is held. This is very similar to the flashlights that you have to shake for 30 seconds to recharge. Great application and expansion on an already popular technology.
With the rate that technology is evolving nowadays, its quite easy to be left behind in the current market of electronic products. I experienced this myself when I decided to buy a cell phone. My friend told me that I would be better off if I spend more money for a Bluetooth enabled cell phone instead of the generic model that I was planning to buy.
I couldnt decide which model I would purchase because I had no idea how different Bluetooth enabled cell phones are from the generic models. A friendly salesclerk at the mall patiently explained to me why they were so special. I found out that the features on a blue tooth enable cell phones would allow me to do a variety of things that would be impossible with standard mobile phones.
Bluetooth enabled cell phones makes it possible to wirelessly transfer e-mails, contact information, and other basic content to someone who have a similar device. If you have special car kit you, can even make and receive hands-free, wireless calls while driving. Doing these this manually with a standard cell phone would be dangerous. Many recent car models already come with the necessary equipment to accommodate blue tooth enabled cell phones and more automobile companies are planning to follow the trend in the following years.
You might think that with these state of the art features, Bluetooth enabled cell phones would be considerably more expensive than the older generic models. If youre not after very high-end models, you can find that they are actually quite affordable. With the number of cell-phone manufacturer competing for customers, you can be sure that prices of blue tooth enabled cell phones will remain reasonable. Since they are manufactured by world-class companies like Motorola, Sony, and Nokia you also can be sure of getting a high quality product.
Dont be left behind. You dont know what youre missing if you dont avail of the exciting features that affordable and user-friendly blue tooth enabled cell phones can offer.
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