An Art With A New Life Form: With Digital Music And MP3s! by Lopa Bhattacharya
“Music that gentlier on the spirit lies than tired eyelids upon tired eyes” The act of finding a recluse with your inner-self listening away to the tunes of your favorite maestro has evolved from the archaic vinyl record album to the compact disc and finally the ubiquitous iPods and mp3 players... The introduction of iPod and similar mp3 players in November 2001 revolutionized the archetypal distribution of digital music for the millions of music lovers. ... According to the Recording Industry Association of America, CD sales fell 22.3 percent by January 2003, and internet...

Some Thoughts on Choosing a Flash MP3 Player by Vince Capocci
Flash mp3 players come with an exciting array of features, and can be used for more than playing music while you cycle at the gym. Here are some things to think about when purchasing a flash mp3 player, which might make the difference between your choice becoming an indispensable tool, or just... Firewire, a serial data bus port used in Apple products such as the iPod mp3 player, can transmit 400 MBps. ... Others, like the iPod Shuffle, come with a rechargeable lithium battery, and a cable that recharges it through a USB port.

The Ipod Mini: Why It's Not that Hot by Sergio Camarena
I got my eyes set on a iPod mini, as it looked good for quite some reasons: it's small enough to put inside a pant's pocket, it has a lot of accessories to choose from and it obviously has enough hype you begin to wonder what all the fuss is about. But you really have to see the cons of it and... Also, there seems to be a big problem with the duration of its internal, non-replaceable battery. ... It supposedly was thought out carefully, but I see a lot of problems in the interface. ... Any other player has dedicated buttons for this basic function, but in its decidedly minimalist point of...

Choosing The mp3 Player That Suits You by Fabio Marcell
If you've been looking around for an mp3 player, chances are you're very confused with all the different specifications and the vast array of models out there. You've read that you can get your entire music collection on to one mp3 player and that's true - but not every mp3 player. ... Of course the iPod is not your only option and there are many excellent manufacturers out there. ... In this case, the iPod is not what you want. ... The iPod is still a very compact unit and most people will be held to fit their entire collection on there.

How To Download Games On PSP - 5 Questions About Membership Sites by Rob Richards
Are you wondering how to download games on PSP? It’s easy! Before you learn how to download games on PSP though, you should also remember that your new Sony Play Station Portable (PSP) can be used to to watch movies and TV shows too! In a previous article, I had described the 3 ways for you to... How To Download Games On PSP - Questions #5 – Can the downloads be played on my computer, TV or iPod? ... You can watch them on your computer or even burn them to a disc and watch them on your TV or iPod Video.

Sony Walkman Walks Out of Japan! by Dan D
After 25 years, Sony will close the last Walkman factory in Japan. According to Sony spokesman, Atsuo Omagari, the factory has been around since 1979, and was one of the first factories since the Sony Walkman debuted. As production of the Walkman is moved to China, Malaysia, and other Asian... With competition from Apple's iPod, and Mp3 devices coming out from China and Korea, Sony might as well give it's last bow in this market. ... With competition from Apple's iPod, and Mp3 devices coming out from China and Korea, Sony might as well give it's last bow in this market.After 25 years, Sony...

Computer Entertainment - 1.1 Billion Internet Users -Are You Getting The Most Out Of Your Investment by Steven Gwillim
Did you know that... there is an estimated 1.1 billion internet users worldwide today. That is 200% more than what there was in 2000. And that the population of the world has only risen 2.5% from 6.06 billion to 6.5 billion people since 2000. And with such a large percentage of people spending... Another way you can get the most out of your computer, if you have a iPod or PSP, is to get some sort of media converter for your favorite gadget. ... This technology is truly amazing. ... The technology is only software that you download on to your computer.

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. ... In a post on the OpenMoko list, Moss-Pultz expounds on the philosophy behind going open in a proprietary industry.

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. ... Its little brethren haven't got any; its imitators haven't got any, but iPod has the character of classy prostitute—expensive, stylish and damn sexy.

Making Wholesale Electronics a Family Affair by Chris Robertson
These days, it seems that each person is helping himself or herself to a different slice of the digital pie. There's no doubt that the consumer electronics market is booming, and there's no end in sight. Yet, although it might seem that our lives revolve around various electronic gadgets, in my... She was enthralled with her mp3 player for about a year, but when she received an iPod for her birthday (purchased at wholesale, of course!), the mp3 player began collecting dust. ... Whether tucked into her pocket or her pocketbook, her iPod goes with her everywhere.