This Christmas the most popular MP3 player is the new
iPod Touch
from Apple. The Apple brand and the word quality for the iPod go together, with its latest large, bright touchscreen this puts it ahead of all other MP3 players out there.
However there is a give and take, due to its compact slim size it only holds to a maximum of 16GB of storage which is hardly enough for those hardcore mp3 lovers who have tons of gigs of music and specially now videos to watch. But if you want the latest and greatest in technology the iPod touch is it.
The iPod Touch features a 3.5-inch touch-sensitive glass screen in lieu of buttons. It connects to the Internet via built-in Wi-Fi.
There's a full-featured Web browser for surfing the Net. You can even watch videos. But look at it closely, it resembles an iPhone, not surprised it shares the same audio, video, and photo apps as the iPhone, which is a good thing since its slick interface is a user friendly and easy way of accessing your mobile
media.
The built in search is fast, sampling tracks and downloads are easy, and syncing tracks back to your host computer is effortless.
The Touch plays photos, videos and music. You can download songs from Apple's iTunes directly onto the player which is no surprise.
The Apple 8 GB iPod Touch
sells for less than $300, and the Apple 16 GB iPod touch
is less than $400. [Check the Amazon Online Store]
If you need more storage, there's the Apple 80 GB iPod classic (Black)
or Apple 160 GB iPod classic Silver (6th Generation)
with lots of storage.
iPod Comparison Chart
| iPod Classic
80GB | iPod Classic
160GB | iPod nano
4GB | iPod nano
8GB | iPod touch
8GB | iPod touch
16GB | iPod Shuffle
1GB |
| Songs Held* | 20,000 | 40,000 | 1000 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 3,000 | 240 |
| Plays Video? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Screen Size
(inches)
| 2.5 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | None |
| Color Screen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Photo Slideshow | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Weight | 4.9 ounces | 5.7 ounces | 1.74 ounces | 1.74 ounces | 4.2 ounces | 4.2 ounces | 0.5 ounces |
Size
| 4.1 x 2.4 x .41 | 4.1 x 2.4 x .53 | 2.75 x 2.06 x .26 | 2.75 x 2.06 x .26 | 4.3 x 2.4 x .31 | 4.3 x 2.4 x .31 | 1.62 x 1.07 x .41 |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours | Up to 30 hours | Up to 24 hours | Up to 24 hours | Up to 22 hours | Up to 22 hours | Up to 12 hours |
| Case Colors | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WiFi | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
There's also the Apple 4 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (3rd Generation)
or the Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Black (3rd Generation)
.
Written by PCWizKid on December 8th, 2007 with comments disabled.
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This Christmas, the top
video games are in high demand and if your unsure on what to get, look no further, we have here an unbiased top 10 list in no particular order. Of course the list could go on but lets look at this variety pack of
video games.
If your looking to buy a
Nintendo Wii, try
here at AmazonStarting off the list is
Call of Duty 4, an excellent first person shooter with an AI that is remarkably smart, the RPG's fire realistically, the graphics are excellent (if you have the
video card to support it) and the overall gameplay is awesome making this a terrific multiplayer game, better than call of duty 2.
Though it may make a difference if you have an
Xbox 360,
PlayStation or
Wii version of a game as supposed to the PC version (which in most cases allows you to play the game at high resolutions), but the basis of a game remains the same in all platforms. These picks are based on this months latest activity in the market, researched PC Game reviews and experiences of people (ages 10+) playing them lately in general. Depending on the age of the player, preferences on which games are best change obviously.
Here is the list of
video games people are currently enjoying and/or wishing to play which you may want to consider getting.
1 Call of Duty 4This game has a clever story line and some wicked multiplayer for endless hours of enjoyment.
Buy it here at a low price + free shipping2 Football Manager 2008 (Soccer)
With all-new features, improved gameplay and a depth only seen from Sports Interactive,
Football Manager 2008 offers a management simulation that is second to none. This will surly wet the appetite of every Football fan (and by football I mean soccer :) .
Buy it here at a low price + free shipping3CrysisAn alien invasion game set in the year 2020. An archeological team on a remote Pacific island is
captured by an invasion force of North Koreans, and your US Special Forces team is dispatched to investigate and rescue the scientists. Perfect graphics and gameplay, a real winner.
Buy it here at a low price + free shipping4 Unreal Tournament IIIA fast-moving and action-oriented first-person shooter. Yet the game's new maps, the requisite graphical overhaul, and easy-to-understand gameplay modes all feel great.
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The Sims 2
The Sims Series is very popular for all ages, and this is why you will find it in various flavors. Essentially all Sims games give you that feeling of complete control over the lives of autonomous little computer people, this is all that really needs to be said.
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6 The Orange BoxThere's never been a package on a console like
The Orange Box. You get five games: Half-Life 2, HL2: Episode One, HL2: Episode Two, Portal, and Team Fortress 2. All in one box, on one disc. If there's one must buy game of the year, it is, without a doubt,
The Orange Box. All five components are excellent, with Half-Life 2 and Episode Two being the two finest single-player first-person shooters on
Xbox 360 version of the game.Buy it here at a low price + free shipping7 Supreme Commander: Forged AllianceA real-time strategy game that features an all-new single-player campaign, a new faction and a myriad of innovative multiplayer features. Players can expect more than one hundred new units will give players access to cutting-edge strategic options, including fully realized navies, orbital weaponry and advanced counter intelligence technologies.
Buy it here at a low price + free shipping8 Gears of War
Unlike other shooters, Gears of War is all about teamwork in a big way. All game modes, levels and scenarios are designed specifically to encourage co-operative play, whether it be with A.I. partners or human players (with A.I. teammates designed with specific strengths, weaknesses and personalities.)
Buy it here at a low price + free shipping9 Halo 3There's no first-person shooter on the
Xbox 360 that can equal Halo 3's blend of cinematic action, adrenaline-pumping shootouts, and male- (and female)-bonding gameplay.
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10 Command & Conquer 3:Tiberium WarsOne of my favourites, the long-running and popular real-time strategy series with Command & Conquer is an addictive game,
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Here are games that are more suitable for kids under 13 years of age:
1.
FIFA Soccer 082.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Teen)3.
Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour (Game for girls)4.
Madden NFL 085.
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games6.
Need for Speed Pro Street (10+)7.
The Sims 2: Castaway8.
Super Mario Bros 39.
Super Mario Galaxy10.
Viva Piñata
Written by PCWizKid on December 5th, 2007 with comments disabled.
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