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... Tip #2 – Add Video to the iTunes Library The other way of finding out if your video files are iPod compatible is to add your video to your iTunes library. ... 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...

iPod: Adventures in Entertainment by Christine Peppler
There are still millions of people who don't yet own an iPod and there are many who have never experienced the phenomena known as iPod who will debate the purchase of one for somebody they love. For the uninitiated, it often seems that there is a lot of excitement over something that at first... iPod can now store up to 25,000 photos and 150 hours of video. ... Now users can play music video or ad free TV shows wherever they are. ... Beyond iPod's exceptional musical talents, it also offers the ability to listen to podcasts and audiobooks which can be downloaded off of the internet.

What Apple Could Learn from Microsoft: Front Row Versus Windows Media Center by Daniel Dwase
While the iMac G5's software interface for multimedia – Front Row – is new to the Mac platform. Windows users have had similar tools – in Microsoft's Windows XP Media Center Edition – for a couple of years now. Is it possible that, as Front Row matures, it could learn a thing or two from Windows? ... Straight to video Front Row gives you easy access to movie files and video podcasts stored on your iMac, and to movie trailers stored on Apple's servers. ... You can add an external TV tuner and digital video recorder, such as Elgato Systems' EyeTV, to the iMac G5, but Front Row won't have...

Technology Predictions for 2006 by S. Housley
2005 literally took the world by storm. The tragedies of the Asian Tsunami, the Hurricanes that blew through the US Gulf Coast and the earthquakes that swallowed parts of Pakistan have left an indelible mark on 2005. While mother nature cast a shadow on 2005, it was technology that delivered the... Whether it is users selecting Podcasts, iTunes, or purchasing Amazon recommendations the web is learning how to cater content based on user selections and choices. ... Google will likely use the data from their various ventures to develop new technologies and personalize content.

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... Watch video podcasts, It has a calendar and address book. ... The iRiver PMP-140 supports formats MP3 and WMA to WMV and DivX (AVI) video and BMP/JPEG image files. ... You can store up to 160 hours of video or up to 1,200 hours of music.

Make Money With Your Apple Computer by Perry Lawrence
Got an Apple Computer? Great – I’m going to show you three quick ways you can begin to make money using the world’s greatest computer and operating system – Apple and OSX. There are three main areas where Apple Macintosh computers excel in their ability to make you some cold hard cash: Video,... Either way we are going to create an engaging music video. ... You can easily add photos from iPhoto to iMovie and video from iDive just as easily. ... I import all my photos using iPhoto (included free with you Mac) and I import all my video using my camera hooked up via firewire and iDive by...

Proprietary Downfall by Michael X Hart
If you have read any of my articles that were computer related, you would easily come to the realization that I’m a fan of Open Source. When I was trying to record a podcast and was talking about Open Source my wife chimed in that that meant "free". I didn't correct her in any way because I... (2) I have a 30 gig iPod video, my first one had a battery problem after a couple of weeks and I was able to send it in to Apple, so of course I made sure the next one was registered with Apple so I could get any future problems fixed (and I have to give praise to Apple for how quickly we were able...

Choosing the Best MP3 Player for Travel by Charles West
MP3 players are now capable of many things including making your life easier while traveling. With more of us traveling these days whether it be across State, interstate or around the world, often one home comfort we miss is our music. The choice of music player has been limited over the years... Filing our itinary and flight details. ... Are you going to go snorkling, if so do you want your music? ... Some Ideas, apart from listening to music, Listening to the radio station (for local interest or emergency) A podcast (Download a recording of the local places of interest) A voice...

Cameras in Church: What Difference Do They Make? by Michelle Carey
The problem some are beginning to discover is that these cameras that look okay on small TV screens don’t look good at all on big screens. Grainy shots, mismatched colors, insufficient lenses for the distance and lighting – all these factors contribute to the problem. ... An exciting development in video recently is the advent of High-Definition or HD video cameras. ... These cameras don’t need a person standing next to it to control its movement. ... These cameras were originally used strictly for high-tech security, but recent advances in technology and function make them a viable option...

Telecom Trends and Predictions by Dennis Schooley
My, how our dictionary has changed. Podcast, Skype, Wikipedia, Googlebot and WiMax were all regularly used terms during 2005. VoIP, WiFi, Blog, iPod, and SEO are in every day vocabularies. By the way, SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization just in case you’re uninformed like the vast majority... I don’t think the device will make your lunch or tie your shoes just yet, but perhaps I need to open my mind. ... Your earpiece will talk to you to tell you to turn left so you don’t get lost as you drive through the city.