How To Turn Your iPod Into TV by Peter Lim
The Apple iPod is synonymous with mobile audio and music, and with the launching of the video-capable iPod, music lovers not only will enjoy the audio but also video. Herein lies the problem - the apple iPod screen is only 2.5 inches, and there is no doubt that viewing pleasure can be increased... The goggles is fairly light at 70 g, with a belt clip that holds the iPod and the battery pack of 3 AAA-batteries. ... Without the goggles, you have to tolerate the viewing from the 2.5 inch screen from the iPod, or dish out around $269 for the Goggles and start to enjoy Mobile TV using the iPod.

Batteries That Overheat Stop Working by Dan Hagopian
I had an interesting conversation with a customer this morning and the customer’s scenario went like this: A customer with a 4G iPod states that his iPod overheats and his battery is completely drained when attached to his computer's USB’s port. In addition his backlight does not work unless... There is also a condition with iPod’s called the “Black Screen of Death” (iPod users have named this condition not I) where an iPod's screen gets dark after a few minutes of operation and the back of the iPod gets hot hot.

Dissecting A Smart Battery – Part 2 by Dan Hagopian
In part 1 of Dissecting A Smart Battery I mentioned that smart batteries have contained within them specialized hardware that when working in concert provides the power necessary to run a device such as a PDA, digital camera, or ipod player. Continuing the dissection of a smart battery this... The Smart Battery’s Cell Pack The battery cell can be thought of as the holding area of the battery’s chemical. ... The battery cell pack is critical to the overall capability of the smart battery. ... Before we begin let’s just recap some of the specialized hardware within the smart battery:...

Creative Zen Vision - Shall We Take A Look At An Award Winner by Mike Singh
The Creative Zen Vision is Creative Labs' newest addition to their successful line of portable media players. A 30GB video player it plays songs, displays photos, along with video collections. Creative Labs is the well-known C.E.S. award-wining family who, in May of 2006, won the "Red Dot Design... The battery and power life has been a real problem with most of the MP3 players, and the Zen Vision seems to be at the peak of increased battery evolution. ... It includes the extended life Li-ion battery pack, for double playback time, which is removable, rechargeable, and very lightweight.

iPod Video: The Evolution Continues by Michael Moody
It’s finally here! What you’ve been waiting for. First, the iPod played songs, then it displayed photos and then podcasts. And now it will even play videos! Wondering what I’m talking about?? The iPod Video, of course! The iPod has forever changed the way people listen to music and the iPod... Even the 60 GB iPod video is over 10% slimmer than the last 30 GB iPod. ... What’s even more amazing is that you now get up to 20 hours of battery life, (for the record, that is 5 hours more than before), a bigger display and another iPod color option, and that is sleek black!

How Long will My iPod Video Play? by Dan Hagopian
Is it true the ipod video (fifth gen ipod) will hold a charge for up to 20 hours? Let's see! First of all the legal fine print on Apple's iPod page explicitly refers to the 60 Gb iPod Video only being able to play (hold a charge in the battery) up to 20 hours. ... If you are using an ipod battery (or any lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery) when your battery's capacity reaches 60% to 70% the pda battery will need to be replaced. ... In fact contained within your ipod battery is a design and chemistry make-up that impacts your battery life far more than your usage activity and there is...

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. ... Meet iPod shuffle, the unpredictable new iPod. ... 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.

Samsung 30 GB MP3 Player by Brian Lupichuk
The Samsung 30GB MP3 Player is a relatively new mp3 player by Samsung to the market. But, this mp3 player will give the ipod a good run for the money. In a quick readers qlance it will hold up to 6000 songs this is good for music lovers, it also has video player and a photo viewer for when you... There is a rechargeable Li-Ion battery is designed to last for up to 25 hours this is absolutely great. ... This Samsung 30 GB MP3 Player has superior storage capacity for music, long battery life and its extraordinary sound quality, the YH-920 offers the ability to enjoy your music collection...

Review of Rio MP3 Players by Bradley James
Below you will find some useful information and comments about a few of the most popular MP3 players by Rio, including the Nitrus, Carbon, Cali, and Forge. None of these MP3 players are perfect, but each offers a unique set of strengths and weaknesses that should be taken into consideration... The long battery is nice (20 compared with iPod's 12), and the interface is easy enough to work with. ... Features: - 5 GB of memory stores up to 80 hours of MP3 music or 160 hours of WMA music - Plays MP3, WMA, and Audible audio formats - Built-in microphone for voice recording - Easily drag and...

Picture Viewers- 10 Multimedia Players and Portable Media Centers Reviewed by Brandon Baumgarten
Recently a friend of mine was planning a Photo Eurail Adventure. He said he was going to buy 4 or 5 more Compact Flash Cards, so that he would have enough room for all of his photos. "Eben," I said, "get a Multimedia Storage DVR. When you fill up a card just transfer your images to it." Then we... Apple iPod Photo 60 GB, iPod Photo 30 GB with Video Playback. ... USB 2.0 high speed transfers and Rechargeable Li-Ion battery. ... Using the Archos AV700 rechargeable battery, you'll get up to 30 hours of life for music and up to 4 hours for video playback.