Creative Zen Microphoto 8gb Review by John Applin
This device was recommended to me by a friend, this is an ipod like device that can store up to 8gb of mp3's as well as photos. Creative have been manufacturing alternatives to Apple ipods for a while now and this model, the Creative Zen Microphoto, is sold to directly compete with the Apple... An aspect that I think Creative needs to seriously look at is when you switch to viewing photos on the zen, the music stops. ... I can see what creative have tried to do in choosing the buttons and the slider that they have, in trying to keep the lines and style of the device simple, but in doing so...

A Gadget Makes Your Life Easier by Tim Mathew
In this article I will debate the main points of why and how the gadgets can significantly improve our life. Gadgets are enjoyable First of all gadgets are very cool and they make us smile and say: wow, it’s great! A gadget can always make you feel better because they access your deepest... It is was designed to help Ipod users not to carry their iPod in their pockets. ... Gadgets make our life easier Let’s take for example the Thonka headband for iPod. ... When you will go for a run your iPod will not jump from your pocket, your hair will stay in place and your sweat will be retained.

The New iPod Nano by Allyson Brandy
Let’s talk music! Let’s talk podcasts! 1,000 songs, non-skip, digital quality, portability - the pencil thin iPod Nano is just the ticket. Jogging, walking or toughing it out on a treadmill life just got a whole lot easier with the addition of the rugged, little iPod that holds either 500 (2GB)... Easy Sync with iTunes Through iTunes, the premiere iPod syncing software that works on Mac or PC, you can import a CD easily, buy songs or podcasts from the iTunes store sync or upload it to your iPod.

What are MP4 Files - and What Do They Do? by David Bain
MP4 is short for ‘MPEG-4’. The official file extension for MPEG-4 is .mp4 – hence the shortened name MP4. MPEG-4 technology has been developed to provide DVD quality audio and pictures in an extremely small file size – ideal for playing on portable MP4 players such as the iPod Video. ... The iPod Video is by far the most popular MP4 Player on the market. ... If you take the time to convert your video files to MP4 (for which there is free software available) then you can play them on your cheaper MP4 Player, which probably has more functions than the Video iPod.

You Don't need an iPod to listen to a Podcast, just some Free Software! by Mike Furlong
You don't need an iPod to listen to a Podcast! Or to an MP3, or an Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) file, or a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file? And although iPod is an a product from Apple, in many cases you don't need any Apple products to listen to a Podcast. ... AAC files use a DRM format developed for the iTunes store and the Apple iPod. ... This software MP3 player allows you to play MP3s just like the hardware MP3 players such as the Apple iPod, Creative Zen, and a host of others. ... And that's why you can listen to a Podcast without an iPod!

How Do MP3 Players Work? Digital Audio Technology Revolutionizes Music Enjoyment by W R Kirk
Millions have enjoyed recorded music since 1877 when Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. Then came radio, records, tapes and CD's. But today's digital audio players are a quantum leap forward in music technology. To understand what makes these music players so revolutionary, let's explore the... So What is an iPod, and How does an iPod work? ... Apple's iPod is the best known mp3 player. ... Some also store and display photos. ... Anti-skip technology helps, but shock or vibration can still cause skips.

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... When deciding between a Creative Zen Vision and the iPod Video, the iPod didn't change screen size - reason? ... While the iPod screen is smaller, it seems to be more visible in multiple angles, while Creative Zen Vision is better straight on.

Apple Computer by Phil Morettini
Apple Computer--one of my favorite topics in Corporate & Marketing Strategy. This is a company that apparently is even more hardy than felines--they seem to have already used up more than 9 lives. Apple has so many boom-bust cycles, and has been given up for dead multiple times. ... And he has even been able to private label the ipod to HP (which is amazing), while retaining the service revenue streams in that deal. ... Has the ipod "crossed over" in to the mainstream yet? ... But his closed, proprietary approach tightly links the ipod/Mac/iTunes very closely Will he alienate mainstream...

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...

The Evolution Of MP3 Players by David Fishman
In today’s world MP3 players are the fastest and easiest way to listen to music, they are very light and are easy to carry around especially those who are on the go. However, MP3 players are substantially cheaper than CD players with advanced error-correction and anti-shock features. ... To sum it up, only 7% of iPod users and 25% of those using other mp3 players download music illegally. ... Even if the iPod doesn't do it for you, the wealth of MP3 players on the market suggests that there is something out there to suit your needs.