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Capabilities of the new iPod video
The capabilities of the new iPod video continue the developing process of the old
capabilities – software, hardware and compatibility with other devices.
Concerning the software, it is well-known that the iPod in general and the iPod
video in particular play MP3, audible audio book, WAV, M4A/AAC, protected
AAC, AIFF and Apple Lossless audio file formats.
Since the 5th generation iPods
there is another possibility of playing m4v and mp4 MPEG-4 video file formats.
Only non copy-protected WMA files may be copied to an iPod. Other formats are
not possible to be played by the iPod and this is the case of FLAC and Ogg Vorbis
formats.
Besides, the iPods are especially designed for matching the iTunes media library
software. This online music store appeared in 2003 and it sells songs and it was
thought exclusively for the iPod users and not for other portable music players.
This may have contributed to the success both the iPods and the iTunes music
store and to the great development and improvements of the iPod’s capabilities.
The software of the new iPod video has new features – personalized
recommendations and video content that can be played on a Pc or transferred to
the iPod. The software was upgraded to Version 6, fact that represents a
development and a distinct achievement.
Concerning the hardware of the iPods one may say that the first generation iPods
were recharged only through FireWire with the help of a small power adapter.
The 4th generation iPods may have been charged over USB. The 5th generation
iPod may be charged with the help of a dock connector allowing the FireWire
cable to be plugged in for the recharge.
Compatibility of the iPods with Windows is the idea of Apple, realized in 2002,
fact that contributed to the creation of a Windows version of iTunes in 2003. The
iPods could be made to be compatible with a Macintosh and there is also an
iPodLinux project.
Some additional features may be mentioned while speaking about the iPods in
general and iPod video in particular. The iPods can display text files, fact which is
very useful. There are also PDA calendars, some games that were interesting
several years ago but they seem outdated nowadays. The games available on
almost every iPod except the iPod shuffle are brick, parachute, solitaire, music
quiz. The most interesting game is the music quiz, playing some fragments of
some songs and waiting the user to identify the song from a list. The
disadvantage of this game is that it uses a lot of battery power.
All these capabilities seem to be improved in the case of the new iPod video
except the creation of other games or the introduction of new ones. This may be
seen as a disadvantage, but if taking into account the fact that it is a case of a
portable music player this aspect does not have such a great importance.
The innovation is of course the video capability, although the main features of
the new iPod stress on great improvements in the image and sound quality. The
video image is surprisingly smooth and in this way may replace the skeptical
attitudes with joyful exclamations.
Although it is not the first attempt of bringing video on a portable handheld
device, this achievement seems to be the most successful. This success is due to a
lot of required work and complicated changes in the software and hardware as
well. In a way or another, Apple seems to be the champion in creating special
portable devices and maybe some other steps will be taken in the development of
the small video portable devices. In this way, maybe a special compatibility with
more devices may be developed, ensuring other periods of great success. Other
online stores may appear and develop in the tradition of the iTunes music store.
Due to iPods from the Apple Company legal content of the downloaded and paid
music or TV shows, episodes or other materials is ensured. |
| PRODUCTS |
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Compatible with iPod MNI, Ipod Nano 1 2, Ipod video 30G, iPod
video 6080G. Connect to TV, Audio and PC. |
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Easy access for headphones, screen protection. Lifetime
manufacturers guarantee. |
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Compatible with iPod nano 3rd generation w.video, iPod classic
and iPod touch. USB power adapter included. |
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Compatible with iPod with color display, iPod with video, iPod
nano 3rd generation, iPod classic and iPod touch. Suitable for
Component audio or video connections on TV, home theatre or
stereo.USB Power adapter included. |
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Compatible with all dock connectors excluding Shuffle. Suitable
for use with any iPod and a stereo or TV with line out ports. Can be
connected using S Video. |
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Compatible with iPod Photo and iPod Video. Can be used with any
camera that has a USB connector. |
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3.5mm jack. Complete with carry case. |
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Compatible with 1st and 2nd generation nano. |
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Ipod not included.Compatible with 3rd generation nano iPod. |
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iPod shuffle dock, UBS Connection for syncing and charging your
iPod shuffle.Compatible only with 2nd generation iPod shuffle.
Requires USB 2.0 or greater. |
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