Necessary Technology For College Success by Darrell Causey
The world has changed and the needs of the college student have changed as well. It used to be that plenty of paper, pencils, notebooks and highlighters were all that you needed to be prepared for college. But in today’s fast paced technological world much more is needed to be successful. ... Preferred brands: Sansa, Apple iPod, Samsung, Phillips and Zune. ... Price Range: $39 - $349 Note: If the budget can afford it, go for one that can download video. ... The possibilities are endless. ... You can also download music, data and videos.

Mp3 Player Basics - Finding the Right Mp3 Player by Gregory Nirshberg
Mp3 players are everywhere you look now, and it seems like everyone's got one. People on tv, in movies, at school, on the bus, or even walking or running down the street. And the selections are endless. But with so many options it's almost impossible to find the right mp3 player to suit your... Is something that can display pictures or play video files important to you? ... The Apple iPod is by far the most popular, most pervasive, coolest, and also most expensive mp3 player brand out there. ... Whether the price of the iPod is worth it, is your choice.

Working Together: Your Music, Movies, Photos on Your iPod, Cell Phone & PDA by Mike Valentine
Electronic device manufacturers and content producers have got to back away from the forest and see the light filtering throught the trees. Consumers want to control the content they purchase and want to be able to use their electronic devices together without restrictions placed on them. ... Right now, only those video's purchased through Google Video that are NOT copy protected will play on video iPods and Sony PSP's - the rest only work on Google Video. ... So I read a few reviews and discovered to my horror that Palm just fell victim to the dominance of Microsoft and replaced their own...

What Can You Do With A Mac Mini? by Jeff Heaton
If you have not seen the newest addition to the Macintosh line, it is worth taking a look. It is a very small computer that is only 6.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches. The Mac Mini is about the size of one of those internal CD-ROM drives you install into a PC. By far one of the smallest computers you can buy. ... If you have an iPod you can attach it to the Macintosh and use it directly with iTunes. ... Digital Video, Photos and Music Music has become what Apple is known best for. ... First, I will discuss what Macs are known for; their audio and video capabilities.

Microsoft Loses Patent Lawsuit by Jim Edwards
One of the top news stories this week that got virtually no popular press involves the judgment against Microsoft by a small company with a big software patent. University of California and Eolas Technologies, Inc. hold a patent which Microsoft, according to several judges, violated with its... Do you really think that companies like Macromedia (makers of Flash) and sites like Google Video will let a few changes in Internet Explorer put them out of business? ... Without going into painful technical detail, the patent involves the "ActiveX" technology enabling Web browsers to display both...

10 Websites You Can't Live Without by Peter G Williams
As anyone who has used the Web can testify, there are a lot of websites out there. Most of them are badly designed, difficult to use, or just plain boring. But in amongst the rough are a few gems -- websites that once you discover them, you'll wonder how you ever managed without! ... you can get it on eBay." This couldn't be more true; some of the items listed on eBay in the past include toenail clippings, a ghost in a jar and even the country of New Zealand, listed by an Australian guy who was fed up with his neighboring country!

Xbox Catching Up in 2006 by Chris Robertson
Although there was a delay in delivering the number of Xbox 360s that consumers demanded for the 2005 holiday season, Microsoft is expected to manufacture over 2 million of the gaming consoles in the first quarter of 2006. It's estimated that about 1 million Xbox 360s made it to stores in time... Although many developers of video games seem to be waiting until the next generation of gaming consoles saturate the market, a few recent titles are noteworthy. ... Psychonauts is a hit, and for the role-playing crowd, Jade Empire is the video game du jour for the Xbox.

Best Bet: Research Gadgets Online Before You Buy Them by Chris Robertson
New gadgets come onto the market every day. Companies are constantly updating and inventing new devices for the consumers. The newer gadgets are more portable, easier to use and nicer looking than the first models. There are gadgets for just about any task you can imagine. ... For instance, a phone that includes a camera and iPod will cost more than a more basic model. ... Mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players, cameras, televisions, video games and games consoles are offered in varying brands and prices.

Make Your Choice - Playstation 3 vs. Xbox 360 by Darren Lintern
There are many gaming enthusiasts out there that are stuck between which of the new gaming system to buy - Playstation 3 vs. Xbox 360. Although there is no doubt that they are both great systems, the Playstation 3 is by far the best option. Both are similar in price, so that's not really a... Now onto the Xbox 360 controller which has also had a new design. ... It will provide you will two memory card slots and several USB cable ports that support your iPod and memory sticks. ... Video games systems are extremely popular for all age groups.

PSP Game Downloads Hot Tips by Davion Wong
PSP game downloads have swept across the PlayStation community like a storm in the past couple of years. Sony Playstation portable units have been faithful companions to so many kids and teenagers of today. In terms of popularity, it is almost synonymous to games, just like music is to iPod. ... Sony would occasionally release new versions of firmware to add more functionally to your console or to troubleshoot some bugs that are inherent in older versions. ... There are so many emulators out there, free or paid version that can easily "convert" your PSP to play any kind of console game and...