I was excited to listen to my first MP3 music player. I kept it on even while sleeping on the first night. Next day morning I carried it to the gym. Whether jogging or traveling my MP3 Player was an inseparable part of my life for a week. And then suddenly it stopped working while I was on a workout! It was a shock-for both of us.
I never cared to know the device before and after buying it unless losing it to mishandling. Sharing with you a few facts may help you make wise choices while buying one for yourself.
Believe it or not, but the truth is that MP3 Player needs to be bought
to adapt your lifestyle and not the other way round. Keep these few key features in mind before purchasing:
Storage medium
The MP3 Players are available with two types of storage medium – hard-drive based and flash based. The hard-drive players offer most storage space, tend to be larger in size, and at the same time they are prone to damage as hard disks are fragile. You need to avoid jumping around with it!
The flash based players are more durable, smaller in size and lighter which makes them ideal for travelling or workouts.
Storage capacity
If you are a music aficionado, and you love to carry a wide variety of music collection then hard-drive based player is best for you. It can accommodate nearly 20,000 songs for you with the maximum storage capacity of around 80GB.
If music is just to keep you company everywhere then you can opt for flash based player which offers nearly 2000 tunes with a storage capacity of 8GB.
Battery life
MP3 music players generally use rechargeable batteries. If you buy a hard-drive based device then be aware of its power inefficiency. Due to movable parts such devices consume more battery. If you happen to view video then the battery life reduces even further.
On the other hand, flash based devices are energy-efficient, and are capable of supporting 20 to 50 hours of battery life.
The interface of your digital audio device should be easier to understand and faster to operate to enable faster loading of music on the device.
Always buy a player with maximum capacity, and one with FM tuner to offer your ears a wider variety of music.
Be careful to note whether maximum file formats are supported by the MP3 Player of your choice. Also, it should be software/hardware compatible to sync with your PC without much trouble.
Power options are a must to check out before finalizing the device. Replaceable alkaline batteries give you freedom to move around than the power outlets or PC USB ports.
Explore all available options in case the built-in memory isn’t enough. You can go for expandable storage too.
If you need to view videos or photos then choosing a device with larger and clearer LCD screen would be wise.
You may wonder in the wake of so many digital audio players available, is it still better to go for an MP3 Player! Well, Apple’s iPhone may have altered the view, but a dedicated player definitely sounds better, and offers user-friendly controls than hybrid modules. So, it is best to know the device, somewhat, before taking the plunge to buy it.
What a gem designed by a jeweler! Gems are often found under the earth’s surface, but some have been created by humans from time-to-time to make human living easier.
While iPad has redefined portability, comfort and accessibility, the Canadian jeweler Andrew Goss has raised stylus to a new level. His oStylus is the new capacitive touch-screen stylus.
This stylus has anodized aluminum handle, and a titanium wire holding the tip. The tip is ‘O’ shaped made of stainless steel. The padded surface of the tip which contacts the surface of the capacitive screen is made of vinyl. The vinyl coating enables smooth movement of the tip on any surface. The replaceable vinyl pads will be included with the product.
The “O” is made to swivel on the wire to give the stylus flexibility while drawing on the capacitive surface.
The unique design of oStylus facilitates you to see the “ink” dot in the center while drawing. If you use your fingers or a pen like stylus to draw on the screen, it becomes difficult to see while drawing. Your hand comes in the way of your vision. With Andrew Goss’s version of the stylus the ring shaped tip “allows you to see lines and colors as they are being drawn”.
You need to practice working with itIt may seem awkward in the beginning to use oStylus for sketching and coloring, but with a little practice you can master the art of working with it on your iPad or Magic Trackpad.
It needs to be kept flat on the screen. There has to be a 100% contact of the “O” and the screen surface to attain the desired result. It seems a forced attempt to begin with, but the swiveling tip makes the job easier.
This product is creating a wave of popularity although it is still in the pre-production and pre-order stage. Some people say it is iPad which is reviving the need for a stylus after a long time, and this time more persistently. As the official website says, “specifically designed for drawing and sketching on the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and other touch-screen (capacitive) devices,” oStylus seems to be the best of the styli available.
Don’t be surprised if you happen to spot people wearing similar tie pins. Now, don’t be shocked if I tell you that it is not a tie pin at all! It is no more a secret device. It is a pocket-sized pedometer called Fitbit that enables you to keep a track of your physical activities throughout the day.
What does it do exactly?Well, this three inch portable device simply tracks your daily activity which includes each step that you take; your standing at the counter while just moving your hands; your sitting at the desk, and all that you can think of.
This activity tracker has a tri-axial accelerometer or to simply put it, a 3-D motion sensor that does the following:
Fitbit is addictive as once you lay your hands on it you will never leave it behind wherever you may be. It is an all-day and all-night companion which can drive you crazy about your fitness level.
All you have to do is to visit the Fitbit website and enter your height, weight, sex and meals. Next, just plug the device, and begin with your daily routine.
You get a lifetime account which interacts with the device clipped on you. Whenever you pass by the base-station the data gets updated on your device.
The pedometer has an OLED display where you can view the steps taken by you, distance travelled, calories burned, and a flower that grows bigger as your activities increase.
The battery lasts for 10 days between charge, so you can just keep it by your side, clipped to your clothing or snuggled in your pocket.
You just need to take care not to lose it in a field of grass (It is pretty small). Whether you are a fitness freak, a gadget geek or a lazy being you are just going to love this device and want to do more physical effort on seeing the flower bloom. Take the right steps and enjoy the personal activity tracker, Fitbit.
Yes, you read that correct. The E-Ink technology is no more limited to e-Book Readers like Kindle, but experimental heads like Seiko are going beyond the’ impossible’. It is not the first time that Seiko has launched an E-Ink watch, but this time by implementing advanced technology the concept watch, Seiko Active Matrix EPD, is all set to reach the retail outlets.
Seiko has successfully integrated the high resolution active matrix E-Ink screen technology in its watch. Following are the three highlights of its efficient functioning:
Check out these amazing features of Seiko E-Ink timepiece:
If you are a wrist watch connoisseur and love collecting timepieces then you can’t escape Seiko’s trap. If you desire to wear a digital watch with retro looks, yet innovative at technology then be on alert for the grand launch of Seiko Active Matrix EPD watch. It is not going to be highly priced and the year end is round the corner when the E-Ink watch will hit the market.
Well, compare some specs, and it would seem so! RIM has declared an open war. If you are still clueless then just think. To begin with, when some big-shots start flooding the market with a similar product with some tweaks here-n-there then what happens. Yes, healthy competition increases, and we as customers get the best of the lot. I am talking about the world of tablets. Market is already witnessing sparks flying rave with the announcement of BlackBerry PlayBook tablet by RIM, and more so, as Apple’s iPad is going to face a tough call.
Are you already comparing iPad with PlayBook. Anyway, just check out the following details:
iPad’s Pain Points Are Highlights Of PlayBookRIM is targeting the business customer through its BlackBerry tablet. It features not only corporate applications and advanced data-security features, but ensures that the device is convenient for both, work and play.
This BlackBerry device may prove as an innovative game-changing product for this growing niche market. So, keep your ears opened for the announced date when BlackBerry PlayBook will be available for you to purchase. If you are not a die-hard fan of iPad then you are bound to lay your hands on this amazing gadget.
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