Review of the Apple iPod Shuffle by Bradley James
Introducing the mini iPod Mini: the iPod Shuffle The iPod shuffle is basically a smaller version of Apple's extremely popular iPod and iPod Mini. The shuffle is much smaller than the iPod (about the same size and weight as a pack of gum), but holds fewer songs as a result. ... The smallest iPod yet, iPod shuffle fits neatly in the palm of your hand and looks just plain neat around your neck. ... Our First Look at the Shuffle First of all, the iPod shuffle is a very simple looking device that follows the same style as the famed iPod.

MP3 Player Sales to Soar by Eddie Miller
Think the iPod and mp3 players are the big craze now? Analysts predict that the current massive numbers of mp3 player sales are merely a fraction of what they will be in four years. Although it is hard to think that these little gems could sell in even larger numbers, the fact is that mp3... However, led by Apple’s uber popular iPod mp3 player, those numbers are expected to jump over 370 percent. ... No longer will they only play music, but players are now handling video as well. ... Video capabilities of mp3 players are rising quickly, especially with the drop of the price of flash memory...

Apple's Transparent Yet Growing Market Share by Stephen Sikes
I have not owned a PC or used Windows personally for over 2 years now. I own 2 Macs and bought my daughter an Apple laptop about a year ago. It was amazing to all of us how those Apple products have impacted us and the way we look at other computer products. ... Yes, the innovation of Apple Computer makes me proud to live in a country where the best and finest minds deliver new products one after the other in a fast paced sequence that would have been unheard of a few years ago. ... His wife easily sinks up their electronic devices and admitted to me they will be getting an Apple iphone...

Tale of Two Phones by Chin Wong
By now, the whole world knows about the iPhone, Apple’s first stab at the mobile phone business. Not even on sale yet, the phone has stirred up a feeding frenzy in the press on the strength of Apple’s remarkable success with the iPod and Steve Jobs’ legendary marketing skills. ... Also like the iPod, the iPhone is designed to be a closed system. ... Like the iPod, the iPhone will have no replaceable battery. ... Jobs, Apple’s chief executive, has promised a revolutionary product that will shake the industry, and most of us are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

The Ultimate Guide to Video iPod by Ian Richardson
Alright. So after all that hype about having a practical way of watching TV and movies while on the go, you have finally gone and bought yourself the new iPod. Now what? Well, let’s see. There are so many options squeezed into one slim, 2.5” LCD screen media center that it’s going to take a lot... Just use a special video cable (and it doesn’t even be the one sold by Apple), output it through your iPod’s headphone jack, and voila! ... According to Apple’s website, the video specifications of the new iPod are the following: • H.264 video: up to 768 Kbps, 320 x 240, 30 frames per sec,...

Lessons Learned: iPod nano Scratch Prevention and Removal by Wilson Ip
iPod nano is infamous for being prone to scratches. The surface is so easily scratched that people had been scratching it within the hour of opening the box. This may be because Apple used a different formula of polycarbonate than previous iPod models. ... For those who do not wish to alter the look of their iPod, you can get some adhesive protective film covers for some skin tight protection. ... Late Stages: So your iPod is terminally disfigured. ... Nowadays, Apple ships the nano with a slip case, so perhaps it won't wear as quickly.

Better Late than Never? by Zed Hayden
Have you ever sat back and wondered about the corporate decisions made by the executives at Microsoft? Well, I certainly have. It never ceases to amaze me how utterly clueless these people are. The blogosphere has been ablaze this week, with the news that Microsoft is entering the portable MP3... One pundit or another is claiming that the new Microsoft Zune will be the ultimate iPod killer. ... Hopefully, they will release a product that will give Apple the motivation to develop their next-generation handheld gadget.

Electronics Companies: The Leading Edge by Chris Robertson
As technology becomes more refined, electronics companies are offering consumers and businesses a number of cutting-edge products. Following is a rundown of some of the top electronics companies and their latest offerings: Nokia: Nokia, notable for its cell phones, has taken the lead in... Apple continues to rank number one with its iPod, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle. ... Apple: Although Apple continues to command only a small percentage of the personal computing market, it has captured the imaginations of digital music aficionados.

Five Computers With Soul by Ivan Cherevko
Boys and girls, Today I will tell you about five computers (in fact, two computers, a video game console, a MP3-player and a cell phone) that really have got the thing that most others lack—the soul. How often did you wonder—what distinguishes classy iMac from standard gray box computer out of... iPod iPod isn't great because of 80Gb storage or big screen. ... iPod is great despite DRM obsessiveness of Apple, despite little customizability and despite high price. ... iMac Core 2 Duo Even if Apple products feature prominently in my blog, I'm not an Apple fanboy.

The ABCs of Personal Electronics by Chris Robertson
Wallis Simpson once infamously said, "You can never be too rich or too thin." Today, she might say, "You can never have too many personal electronics." With a tremendous variety of electronics from which to choose, and ever lower prices, personal electronics make life more enjoyable, more... In the spirit of fun, here are the ABCs of personal electronics: Apple - For many reasons, Apple belongs at the top of the list. ... MP3 Player - If you don't have an iPod, an MP3 player is a must-have to listen to the latest tunes.