How to import DVD to iTunes to play on iPod iPhone？

This guide is designed to help you rip DVD and import DVD videos to iTunes for iPod or iPhone, so that you can watch your favorite DVD movies on your iPod/ iPhone as you like.

PRLog (Press Release) – May 04, 2009 – This guide is designed to help you rip DVD and import DVD videos to iTunes for iPod or iPhone, so that you can watch your favorite DVD movies on your iPod/ iPhone as you like.

This contains 3 parts:
1. How to rip DVD files into MP4/MOV/AAC formats for playback on iPhone/iPod?

2. How to make perfect video editing by cropping, trimming, effect adjusting and watermark designing?
3. How to import converted files to iPod/ iPhone?

Part 1: How to rip DVD files into MP4/MOV/AAC formats for playback on iPhone/iPod ?

Please download Daniusoft DVD ripper(http://www.convert-video-dvd.com/dvd-ripper.html#141), install and run it. It is one of the best DVD Converter, which can help you rip DVD to almost all video and audio formats. Then we can finish the conversion in 4 simple steps:

You can either click Add button to insert the files you want to convert，or easily drag & drop the DVD files into ‘Getting started’ table. You are allowed to load DVD Rom, DVD folders, ISO files or IFO files respectively.

Step 2: Customize output settings.
Click the "Convert to" drop-down menu to select the output format. You can choose WMV or AVI format. Also, you are allowed to customize the output parameters by clicking “Settings”

button .Then click the "Target Path" button to find the destination folder for saving output format, or the files will be saved as default. A regular DVD movie has multiple subtitles and audio tracks, and you can select the right one for you.

Step 3: Edit video files.(optional)
Click “Edit” button, you are allowed to make wonderful video editing by cropping, trimming, adjusting effect and editing watermark.

Step 4: Start conversion.
Click “Start” button on right bottom of the main interface, you are allowed to start conversion. All the tasks of conversion will be finished at fast speed and high output quality. You can view your converted files by press the browse button, or you can choose to turn off computer after conversion.


Part 2: How to make perfect video editing by cropping, trimming, effect adjusting and watermark designing?
Daniusoft DVD Ripper offers you powerful editing functions which allow you to crop, trim, adjust video effect, design watermark and customize output parameters.

Crop video size
If you want to get appropriate video size designed for your player, you can adjust video size by clicking "crop" after entering the edit page.


2. Adjust video effect
If you want to make special effect to your video, you can click "Effect" to adjust video effect.


3. Trim video clips
If you want to split your video into segment, you can click "Trim" to make trimming of video.


4. Design watermark
If you want to color your video by adding some text or image information as watermark, you can click "watermark" to realize it.


Part 3: How to import converted files to iPod/ iPhone?
After conversion, now we can import the converted files to iPod/ iPhone.

First, you need to launch iTunes, click File option on menu, and add your converted files to iTunes library. Then，connect your iPod/ iPhone to computer via USB cable, iTunes will detect your iPod/ iPhone. After that, click iTunes “File -> Sync iPod/ iPhone”, and the files will be transferred to your iPod/ iPhone from iTunes library. When updating completed, you will find the videos on you iPod/ iPhone.

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Ipod Iphone Applications | Sansa slotRadio Player Fights iPod With FM Capability And (Almost) Free Music

Sansa tries to find an opening in the mp3 player market between the Shuffle and the Nano with a clip-on player that includes a small screen and 1,000 ‘free’ songs. But can the slotRadio Player hold a candle toApple? The simple answer is: maybe.

The folks at SanDisk sent me over one of their new Sansa slotRadio players with the suggestion that this might make a nice Mother’s Day gift. Throwing a non-Apple digital music player into this den of iPod worship takes some guts (Apple has infiltrated the household to the extent of 9 of Steve Jobs’ little jukeboxes kicking around here the last time I counted), but I’m always curious to see how the other guys are making out.

The slotRadio player is a curious device. Its form factor is clearly influenced by the second generation iPod Shuffle, particularly the fact that it’s aluminum and built around a clip, making it a wearable accessory. The packaging also gives a nod to Apple, with the product and accessories presented in a streamlined, colorful box with everything neatly nestled inside; although for some reason they wrap this whole pleasing bit up in one of those damnable plastic clamshells that ruins the whole effect. At an MSRP of $99.99, the slotRadio is priced higher than a 2G (or 3G) Shuffle and it’s also roughly double the size. However, it includes a rudimentary (small, black and white) display screen, allowing for basic graphics as well as useful information such as song titles and radio frequency to be shown. The FM capability is a nice feature, but that’s not the real draw on the slotRadio; what makes the price so enticing is the inclusion of a 1,000 song card with music from various Billboard genres organized into preselected playlists. Additional 1,000 song cards are sold at $39.99 each. If so inclined, you can play your own MP3 or WMA files on a MicroSD Card.

Any time you get music at $0.04 per song, you have to think that it’s likely to be a lot of crap: cover versions, B-Sides (and not the good ones that collectors covet) and a whole lot of Creed. I was pleasantly surprised to discover the “Alternative” playlist on the free card included recent offerings from the likes of The Bravery, The Fratellis and Beck- and the Rock playlist included The Who, Roxy Music, The Police and U2. These weren’t disposable filler songs either. Other genres/playlists on the included card are: Country, R&B/Hip Hop, Contemporary, Chillout and Workout. I had no use for most of the genres, but seldom found myself fumbling to skip past anything once I settled into Rock or Alternative. The one thing I really liked about this player was the radio, believe it or not; sometimes you just want to hear something different and not everyone wants to shell out extra for an iPod radio add-on. Battery life was reasonable as well, averaging around 10 hours for me (SanDisk claims 13 hours of slotRadio playback, but I was switching back and forth between playback and radio and fiddling with buttons that fired the display up and undoubtedly ate into batery life).

Ultimately, SanDisk may have accomplished what they set out to do with the slotRadio. For a casual music listener, it hits many of the key points without getting too fussy: lots of decent music already presorted into playlists, a reasonably small size with a convenient clip, a basic display that shows the essentials, serviceable ear buds, the ability to add more music via pre-loaded cards or via your computer and a MicroSD card (for the more adventurous) and the ability to listen to the radio. For a Mother’s Day gift, for example, it would probably do nicely -after all, you have a completely standalone music player with a radio, and no need to buy or download anything else.

Is the slotRadio going to take a bite out of Apple’s iPod sales? I have my doubts. It’s too big and chunky to appeal to fashionable Shuffle users (both 2G and 3G) and underwhelming compared to the capabilities of an ipod Nano -the two models it’s priced between. The preloaded songs aren’t transferable and a hookup to your stereo will confirm that we aren’t talking 256 kbps quality tracks; you can’t back them up either, so if the card is damaged, your library is gone. But this device may just pick up casual users who’ve been sitting on the fence and either don’t know how to rip their CDs (or vinyl) or don’t want to spend a fortune paying for downloads, not to mention the people who are just plain tired of Apple’s dominance. And as good as the iPod line-up is, we all know that competition is only going to make for better products all round.

The slotRadio beside a 2G iPod Shuffle.

Wired Reasonable Price (especially considering the included music card). Display shows just enough info. FM tuner
Tired Battery can’t be replaced. No replay button, only skip ahead capability. Bulky. No matter how musically forgiving, you’re going to end up with unwanted songs.

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Iphone Applications Ipod Touch Applications | Download Myst for iPhone, iPod touch

Point-and-click adventure promises to become highly addictive on Apple handhelds

Cyan Worlds has released a complete version of the classic adventure game Myst, for iPhone and iPod touch. The hefty 730MB download promises to deliver the complete world of Myst, in all its original elegance, in the palm of your hand. The game is said to boast even better visuals than those in the original Myst.

On the iTunes App Store, the official description goes as follows:

Remember how the surrealistic island became your world? The note, the garden, the books, the pages, the brothers, the choices? Now Myst can become your world, no matter where in the world you are.

The original Myst sights and sounds have been meticulously re-assembled for a remarkable experience on the iPhone and iPod touch. Everything that you remember from the original Myst in a format where a simple touch or swipe moves you through the world

Welcome back to Myst... wherever you are!

Cyan Worlds mentions key features of Myst for iPhone and iPod touch, including:

• All the original Ages & gameplay;
• High-quality images (better than original Myst);
• Full music & sound effects;
• Original movies & animations;
• Auto-save (when quitting or phone call);
• “Bookmark” system to save & restore progress;
• Swipe to turn;
• Auto-zoom in certain close-up areas;
• Quick access to hint guide;
• Works with iPhone 3G, the original iPhone, and iPod touch.

The game's maker has also provided a hint guide that may jump-start the gamers' adventure. However, those who download Myst intending to make the most of their experience should use these hints with caution. According to the developer, “Myst is meant to be savored. Take your time and enjoy the journey. They don’t call these kind of things 'spoilers' for no reason – they can steal away a little satisfaction.”

The developer also urges iPhone and iPod touch owners to note that Myst for iPhone & iPod touch is a very large application, leading to longer download and syncing times. Also, because of the way the iPhone and iPod touch install apps, they will need to have about 1.5 gigs of free space to install Myst. As soon as the installation is complete, the extra space is given back as free (usable) space.

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Ipod Applications | Take iPod battery into your own hands

The $165 million in bonuses dished out to AIG executives in March was a national-scale raw deal. Today, I return to a more palatable, personal-scale raw deal: the exorbitant price ($49 and up!) that Apple wants for replacing an iPod battery.

Apple has made replacing the battery either challenging, risky or impossible for most iPod owners. Return it, Apple says, and it’ll replace it with someone else’s returned iPod, newly freshened up and impregnated with a fresh battery. Apple charges anywhere from $49 for a Shuffle to $79 for a Touch.

For my old-time (first-generation) Nano, a measly 2 gigabytes and itself long since replaced by a Touch, investing $59 for a $2.85 battery didn’t make sense. So I bought a $2.85 (plus shipping) lithium-ion battery from Amazon.com and did it myself.

Apple didn’t make it easy. I had to pry open the Nano with two plastic tools that came with the battery and, when that failed, summon additional armament – the tip of a paring knife – to access the motherboard.

Then I needed a soldering iron to remove the old battery leads from the motherboard before securing the new battery.

Lost you at the soldering iron? Here’s the easy way out: Snip the other end of the three lead wires, close to the original battery, leaving the soldered ends in place. Strip some covering off the wires, then twist them together with the corresponding leads of the new battery. Wrap each in electrician’s tape, and the iPod’s reborn.

OK, let’s just say it can be done. Newer iPods are much more difficult (thank you, Mother Apple). For the Touch, don’t even think DIY. It’ll cost $79 if returned to Apple, but there are plenty of less-expensive options. Two: Juice Your iPod (ipodjuice.com) will do it for $32, RapidRepair (rapidrepair.com) for $50.

Better to think now about prolonging your iPod battery’s life before determining whether you can stomach a transplant. Here are some tips, most of them Apple-approved:

1. Use it or lose it. Do not leave an iPod dormant for months. That was my mistake with the Nano. Run the battery down, although not necessarily out, once a month to keep the little lithium ion happy.

2. Keep iTunes software up to date. If there’s new software, you’ll find it via iTunes when connecting the iPod to a computer with Internet access.

3. Use small audio files. The bigger ones (WAV, AIFF or Apple Lossless) sound much better when played through your home audio system, but they’re tough on the iPod’s battery-driven hard drive. The smaller audio files (MP3 or AAC) are less taxing on both the hard drive and the battery.

All songs purchased from the iTunes Store are smaller files. If you’re loading CDs onto your computer, set the file size in iTunes by going to Edit/Preferences/Import Settings. Hint: You can keep the larger, better-sounding files on your computer for your home audio system while creating MP3 versions for iPod use.

4. Switch the iPod into Hold mode. If you carry around an iPod in a pocket or purse, you could accidentally activate it and drain the battery.

5. Check the settings. If you don’t need something, turn it off. Backlighting while listening to music? Don’t need it. Deactivate the equalizer by setting it to “flat.” Turn off Sound Check.

7. Create iTunes playlists instead of using the iPod’s “shuffle” mode.

8. Don’t overuse the “next” and “previous” functions.

9. For the Touch, reduce the brightness setting. Turn off auto-brightness and “ask to join networks.” Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use, too. Use the sleep-wake button instead of on-off if you’ll return to the Touch soon. (Turning on the Touch uses more power than simply waking it.) Under “fetch new data,” which automatically imports e-mail, turn off “push” and set “fetch” to manual. Turn “fetch” mail to the manual setting.

10. Keep the iPod, and its battery, at room temperature when possible. Extreme cold, below freezing, will make the iPod sluggish. Extreme heat, above 95 degrees, could damage the battery.

Want to watch a double feature during a cross-country flight but fear your iPod won’t have enough juice? Try an external battery pack/charger. The Kensington Battery Pack and Charger for iPod (about $45) promises 21 hours of video and up to 100 hours of music.

With proper care, an iPod battery should last about 400 charges. Enjoy it while it lasts.

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Iphone Games | Xbox executive adds weight to Apple's gaming value

Better games, better graphics... all heading for the iPhone. Image: chakote/Flickr.

While you might not instantly associate Apple with the cutthroat arena of videogames, the growing popularity of iPhone and iPod Touch software and some executive poaching from the ranks of Microsoft’s Xbox division might suggest the gadget specialist is looking to extend the gaming reach of its handheld platforms.

More pointedly, while its iPhone games continue to forge forward in the handheld market with more than 9,000 titles now available, Forbes reports that Cupertino-based Apple has this week plucked Richard Teversham away from Microsoft in order to bolster the strength of its steadily evolving team of graphics-chips specialists.

The acquisition of Teversham, a 15-year Microsoft veteran who most recently served with the Xbox division as the senior director for Insights and Strategy across territories including Europe, Middle East and Asia, follows on from Apple recently securing the services of AMD chief technologist Bob Drebin – who is perhaps best known for the creation of the Nintendo GameCube’s graphics processing unit (GPU).

According to Forbes, another indication that Apple is crewing up to focus its efforts on the gaming market is the official unveiling of former IBM chip designer Mark Papermaster, who will lead the company’s iPod business, while the company has also hired former AMD graphics chip design group CTO Raja Koduri.

Similarly, Apple paid some $378 million USD in 2008 for chip design outfit PA Semi, and also purchased a small percentage stake in UK-based Imagination, which duly enabled the licensing of its PowerVR graphics technology.

The Tech Herald: Apple iPhone gets its game on

The Tech Herald: Apple pulls 'digusting' Baby Shaker application

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Apple App Store Hits 1 Billion Downloads, Rewards 13-Year-Old

Last week Apple announced that its iPhone and iPod Touch App Store had delivered its one-billionth application. The recipient of that application and winner of Apple's one billion app countdown contest, 13-year-old Connor Mulcahey of Weston, Conn., was announced shortly thereafter. Mulcahey will receive a MacBook Pro, a $10,000 iTunes gift card, an iPod touch and a Time Capsule backup device.

The store reached the milestone after nine months of operation. The billionth application downloaded was Bump, which allows users to exchange information from one iPhone or iPod touch to another by bumping hands while holding the devices.

AppReview Helps Customers Find The BEST iPhone® and iPod Touch® Apps

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the number of available apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch continues to climb, users and developers are finding it a challenge to connect the right user with the BEST applications. A newly approved application called AppReview can help both.

AppReview is a website (appreview.com) and a free-of-charge iPhone and iPod Touch application available from the Apple iTunes App Store. AppReview provides the following features and benefits to iPhone and iPod Touch users:

• Over 16,000 hands-on app reviews: AppReview’s dedicated application review team has created one of the largest databases of app reviews available, with up-to-date reviews for more than half of all apps currently available in the App Store.
• Refined Sub-Categories: The AppReview tool provides the ability to group apps into a higher-level of refinement, which include sub-categories to the Apple-provided categories. By grouping applications into smaller groupings—customers can more easily make decisions on which application best suits their needs. 100 percent of applications are reviewed and placed in a specific subcategory.
• App Features: 100 percent of applications undergo an initial THUMBS-UP/DOWN test to determine if the application feature claims are represented accurately or if the application worked as designed during the testing process. Relative to the number of apps available very few receive a THUMBS-DOWN rating.
• App Comparison: In this phase, an application is rigorously tested to determine how it performs relative to others in the same subcategory. This process produces an independent analysis that suggests which apps offer the BEST solution as-well as those which are BETTER than most, and even the apps that offer GOOD value. To date, AppReview has completed this process for more-than half of the 30,000+ applications which have been approved for distribution through the App Store.
• Shopping List: To enable a consumer to make multiple purchase decisions, AppReview has delivered a shopping list right on the iPhone as a temporary holding place for apps that customers intend to download eventually. This feature is particularly valuable for quickly provisioning a completely new iPhone or iPod Touch with multiple apps.
• Developer-friendly: In the ever-changing environment around available apps, we recognize the possibility that an app may evolve faster than a follow-up review falls in the review cycle. Developers have the option of requesting a priority re-review of their application(s) or adding additional promotional material including videos. AppReview will continue to diligently guard the independent review process to ensure that the consumer receives an unbiased evaluation in making their app purchase decisions.

“It doesn’t take much imagination to see the problem that iPhone and iPod Touch users and even app developers are now experiencing,” says Curtis Tirrell, AppReview CEO. “I cannot anticipate that any user could realistically evaluate 30,000 apps today, much less 100,000 by the end of the year. Customers need a tool that will help them filter their search to the best, right app.”

"We were pleased to see that i.TV was featured by AppReview and feel an application like this is a plus for developers and end users," said Justin Whittaker, vice president of marketing at i.TV. "With so many applications out there, it is as difficult for applications to get noticed as it is for people to find new applications and AppReview solves this problem."

About AppReview, LLC

Founded in 2008, AppReview was conceived as a solution to reconcile the growing number of iPhone and iPod Touch applications available through the Apple App store. The solution was designed to make the user experience more effective both on the iPhone and iPod Touch or online in assisting in finding the best possible apps. For more information or to review the list of BEST applications, please visit http://www.appreview.com/ or through the AppReview app available through the Apple iTunes App Store. Follow AppReview on Twitter: http://twitter.com/apprevieweditor/

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WiBro Enabled on iPod Touch, Nintendo DS

KT will market a portable gateway, dubbed ”Egg,” which will enable WiBro on Wi-Fi devices such as iPod Touch and Nintendo DS. / Korea Times By Kim Tong-hyung Staff Reporter The backers of WiBro tout the wireless technology as ``Wi-Fi on steroids.'' Consumers will now be able to test the claim for themselves, with the country's biggest WiBRo operator, in desperation to gather more subscribers, introducing a portable gateway that enables WiBro on Wi-Fi devices such as laptop computers, portable media players and game machines. KT, the country's largest telephone company and Internet operator, said that its wireless gateway, ``Egg,'' will hit the shelves at electronic stores later this month. The device will allow WiBro connectivity in products with Wi-Fi capability, such as Apple's iPod Touch multimedia players, the Nintendo DS handheld game consoles, and a wide range of laptop computers and other mobile Internet devices. Egg will come with a 220,000 won (about $163) price tag, although subscribers to KT's monthly 27,000 won flat-rate plan, which provides an allowance of 50 gigabytes in data use, get the machines free of charge. The device will also be sold at Apple's major retail stores in Samseong-dong and Myeong-dong, Seoul, starting in May, KT officials said. ``We believe that Egg will offer our WiBro services to more customers, as it had been only compatible with a limited number of terminals for laptops and phones,'' said Kang Kuk-hyun, who heads KT's WiBro business. WiBro, a local variant of mobile WiMAX, provides faster data rates than third-generation (3G) services, with download speeds of around 37 megabytes per second and upload speeds of 8 megabytes per second. However, in one of the world's most wired nations, WiBro has struggled to gain traction. KT has spent more than 730 billion won on its WiBro business since its commercial launch in 2006, but has little to show for it. SK Telecom, the mobile telephony king and the country's other WiBro operator, has it even worse. The two companies have just 170,000 customers in total and a hair above 25 billion won in revenue for their WiBro services, making a mockery of government predictions of 1.4 million subscribers and 290 billion won in sales by 2008. thkim@koreatimes.co.kr

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IPod Touch, IPhone Sales Total 37 Million Units

In a question and answer session with financial analysts during Wednesday's second quarter earnings call, Apple COO Tim Cook revealed that iPod touch sales have "more than doubled year over year." Combined, iPhone and iPod touch sales total about 37 million units.

Cook called that combined number an "enormous platform for developers," adding that with the recent changes introduced with Apple's iPhone 3.0 SDK, which went beta in March and is expected to be released to customers this summer, Apple and its development partners will soon "unleash a whole new level of innovation that keeps Apple years ahead of everyone else."

In a later question, Cook again referred to the iPod touch, calling it "a runaway hit" whose success is "clearly driven by the App Store." To that end, Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer indicated that one of the reasons the iPod touch has been so successful is as a games device.

"All genres [on the App Store] are very popular," said Oppenheimer, "but games are quite popular. That's one of the reasons the iPod touch has been such a success."

Overall, Apple continues to steamroll the competition when it comes to marketshare for digital music players. A recent report from NPD shows that Apple maintains more than 70 percent of the market in the United States alone, and continues to gain share in worldwide markets year-over-year.

In his preamble, Oppenheimer said the App Store now totals more than 35,000 applications.

Cook said that Apple expects to sell its one billionth application on the App Store sometime on Thursday, April 23rd -- only nine months after the store first went online to sell software to iPhone and iPod touch users.

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Deal: Apple iPod touch 1G Refurb - Starting at $159

• Written by Christopher Price on April 24, 2009
• Apple, Wi-Fi

Apple is selling their refurbished original iPod touch units at a bargain price. The 8GB iPod touch sells for just $159 on their store.

Why is this on PhoneNews.com? Well, we’ve been at the forefront of the iPod touch revolution. Using a Wi-Fi slinging smartphone, you can feed any iPod touch 3G connectivity… and have a setup that balances open apps on your phone, with Apple’s beautiful, walled garden.

In short, you get a phone that can do what you want it to do, combined with a PDA that has the best web surfing and email ever built. And, at $159, it’s the lowest price ever to get you access to the App Store.

Apple Recertified products carry a full one year “as new” warranty, and are elegible for a second year of warranty coverage with the $59 AppleCare Protection Plan.

Apple iPod touch 1G Refurbished - 8GB for $159
Apple iPod touch 1G Refurbished - 16GB for $219

Apple iPod touch 2G Refurbished - 8 GB for $199
Apple iPod touch 2G Refurbished - 8 GB for $259
Apple iPod touch 2G Refurbished - 8 GB for $349

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iPod dock + HDD media player kit = Movie Cowboy Box

Japan-based Digital Cowboy today announced the Movie CowBoy DC-MC35ULI [JP], a device serving as an iPod dock and an HDD media player that’s compatible with 3.5-inch SATA HDDs (sold separately). Users wanting to watch movies from their hard disc can directly connect the box-like Movie CowBoy with their TV via HDMI.

The device neither supports the iPhone nor the iPod touch but any other iPod. It can play MPEG2 HD/DivX HD/XviD HD/MPEG-1/2/DivX/ and XviD video files. Videos can be watched in full HD (1080i). Audio formats supported include MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG/WAV/AC3, and DTS.

The device comes with a USB port and Ethernet so you can easily access YouTube, MS Live and Google’s picture service Picasa without switching on your PC. It’s sized at 225×59×200mm (weight: 850g).

As the Movie CowBoy is Japan-only, I suggest contacting the Japan Trend Shop, Gizmine, Geek Stuff 4 U or Rinkya if you are interested in buying it. It costs $250 in Japan (on sale early May).

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Update: Apple Hits 1 Billion App Store Downloads

Daniel Ionescu, PC World

Apr 24, 2009 7:15 pm

Apple's App Store for iPhone and iPod Touch has served its one-billionth application, only nine months after the store opened. Last night Apple celebrated the milestone on its Web site, thanking customers for their support. The lucky App Store patron who downloaded the one billionth app will win a barrel of Apple loot from company. Apple also took the opportunity to brag about its success in the mobile ad marketplace and for driving massive amount of mobile Net traffic.

Apple started the official countdown two weeks ago to its one billionth app served. The company hasn't announced who downloaded the billionth app yet. That person will win $10,000 in iTunes credit, a 17-inch MacBook Pro, a 32GB iPod touch, and an Apple Time Capsule.

UPDATE: Apple just revealed that the winner of its billion app download contest is Connor Mulcahey from Weston, Connecticut. The 13 year-old downloaded the billionth app called Bump, a tool for swapping information such as contact details and photos.

More than 37 million devices are running Apple's mobile operating system: more than 21 million iPhones and more than 15 million iPod touches (with some 35,000 apps available in the store) according to the company. Besides driving the success of the App Store, these devices also helped Apple control 50 percent of the mobile ad market and drive the most mobile OS Internet traffic in the U.S., according to the latest market reports.

AdMob's research shows that the iPhone and iPod touch serve around 50 percent of the mobile ad requests in the U.S., followed by Research In Motion with 22 percent and Windows Mobile with 11 percent. Worldwide, Apple's handsets go neck-to-neck with Nokia's when it comes to traffic generated by smartphones. AdMob's data shows that Apple's devices drive the most traffic world wide, counting in at 38 percent.

However, despite its overall success, Apple's App store is not flawless. This week the company has come under criticism after releasing and the retracting an application which was considered by many offensive and unethical (read full story). Apple's selection process for application approval in its store also has a history of banned applications, leaving many developers unhappy with the company's decisions.

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iPod Touch generates more traffic than most phones

Apple's mobile-device user interface has made it so much easier to access the Internet compared to other mobile devices that its iPod Touch, which isn't even a mobile phone, beats out all mobile phones except the iPhone in terms of volume of Internet access, according to data released by AdMob.

The iPod Touch doesn't have a cellular connection, but users can access the Internet via Wi-Fi. It generated 6.7 percent of mobile traffic for AdMob in February. That's less than the 11.2 percent traffic generated from the iPhone, but more than any other mobile phone. Motorola's Razr came in third place, with 2.9 percent of AdMob's traffic.

AdMob hosts a mobile advertising network. Each time a mobile user opens a Web page that is part of the network, AdMob records that hit. It serves ads on 6,000 mobile Web sites and 1,000 applications around the world.

AdMob discovered some other interesting trends. Smartphones continue to generate more mobile Internet access than regular phones. Over six months, despite the economic downturn, smartphones increased their share of mobile Internet access from 26 percent to 33 percent in February, AdMob reported.

AdMob defines a smartphone as a device that runs a complete operating system, such as Symbian, Windows Mobile or Android.

Worldwide, the iPhone accounted for 33 percent of smartphone requests to AdMob in February, but Symbian was still in first place by operating system. Symbian phones generated 43 percent market share.

By individual device, the Nokia N70 came in second place among smartphones, with 7.1 percent of requests. Windows Mobile phones didn't make it into the top 10 smartphones, which was otherwise split among Research In Motion and Nokia, with the Palm Centro at number nine with 2.6 percent of the traffic.

In the U.S. the results were, predictably, different. Nokia didn't make it into the top 10 smartphones accessing AdMob's network. The iPhone generated 49.5 percent of traffic in the U.S. for AdMob, followed by the BlackBerry Curve, the BlackBerry Pearl and the Palm Centro. The Android phone came in fifth place, with 5.2 percent of the traffic.

Windows Mobile made it into the ranking in the U.S., with the Samsung Blackjack II generating 1.6 percent of traffic, placing it eighth among devices. The HTC Touch, which also runs Windows Mobile, came in ninth place with 1 percent of traffic for AdMob.

AdMob did not count the iPod Touch in those results since it does not categorize it as a smartphone because it doesn't have phone capabilities. AdMob did include the iPod Touch, however, in its overall list of handsets that included smartphones and regular phones like the Razr.

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iPod shuffle review: where we're going, we don't need clicks

The third-generation iPod shuffle has caused quite a stir thanks to its lack of buttons and the inclusion of a proprietary headphone controller chip. At the same time, Apple fans are loving the even-sleeker music player. Ars takes a look in its latest review to see whether the pros are worth the cons.

The third-generation iPod shuffle is here, and not a soul saw it coming. (These days, that's a rarity.) Apple's new buttonless wonder has been making waves and ruffling feathers in the days since its introduction, so we took some time with it to really see whether the hype—and the hate—was warranted.

Unlike the 2G shuffle, which came in a variety of colors, the third-gen iPod shuffle now comes in only two "colors" (if you can even call them that)—black and silver. This is sure to disappoint color enthusiasts and parents who love giving shuffles as stocking stuffers, but we wouldn't be surprised to see colors return to the shuffle line in time. More importantly, however, the new shuffle now comes with 4GB of storage space for the same price ($79) as the 2G shuffle's 1GB. That's half of an iPhone 3G, or a low-end 4G iPod nano.

What your $79 gets you

The 3G iPod shuffle comes in a square plastic box designed along the same lines as the packaging for other iPods.

The shuffle and headphone clicker are suspended front and center, while the USB 2.0 cable, remainder of the headphones, and a small instruction booklet are nestled underneath.

Compared to the previous shuffle...

Compared to the previous shuffle, the new version obviously has no buttons, which is its main selling point, of course. We'll elaborate on this further into the review. Other than the lack of buttons, the new shuffle is also smaller and more stick-like, though it's still much tinier than the original gum-pack-sized shuffle. It's just a hair thinner than the second-gen shuffle (0.3" thick versus the 2G's 0.41").

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AvatarLabs Announces Launch of App for iPhone and iPod Touch Based on DreamWorks Animation SKG Release 'Monsters vs. Aliens'

LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----AvatarLabs, one of Hollywood's leading online marketing agencies, specializing in the creation of online rich media, sites and original branded digital content, announced today the U.S. launch of the "Monsters vs. Aliens" iPhone and iPod Touch application on Apple's App Store in support of the upcoming theatrical release from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA). Rex Cook, Executive Creative Director/Founder, AvatarLabs, made the announcement.

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There are two versions of the app available now on the Apple App Store. The LITE version is a free download that allows users to learn more about the film, watch videos, view downloadable film stills and find show times at nearby theaters. There is also a special interactive sneak peek of one of the film's Monsters: B.O.B., the indestructible gelatinous mass hidden from the public eye by the government.

"'B.O.B.' is one of our favorite characters from the film," says Mr. Cook, "so we jumped at the chance to feature him in the app. He's funny and gelatinous, which makes him exciting to animate, and perfect to play with for kids of all ages."

Users can also purchase the FULL app to receive a B.O.B. Bundle suite of activities, including:

   --  A soundboard with over 30 B.O.B. Blurbs
--  More ways to play with B.O.B. - from swiping and poking to
"eye-popping" experiences
--  Containment Center-tainment featuring "B.O.B. Says" and
"Monster Match" (with unique character cards and additional
B.O.B. sound clips) and 4 levels of B.O.B.'s favorite game:
"52 Pickup"

The B.O.B. apps are designed to take advantage of Apple's innovative Multi-Touch user interface and accelerometer, including tapping, tilting and shaking the device.

The free "MONSTERS VS. ALIENS" B.O.B. app and the "MONSTERS VS. ALIENS" B.O.B. Bundle for sale at $1.99 are both available from Apple's App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.apple.com/iphone/appstore/

Other links:

Full App: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=307956523&mt=8

Lite App:

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=308050447&mt=8

"We are very excited to launch these apps," Cook adds, "Bringing DreamWorks Animation's 'Monsters vs. Aliens' to the iPhone and iPod Touch means people can interact with the brand and its most popular character, wherever they are. Not only will this create more goodwill towards the brand, but it will also act like viral marketing, with friends and family being introduced to the character via this very fun and interactive medium."

ABOUT "MONSTERS VS. ALIENS:"

"Monsters vs. Aliens" is the latest film from DreamWorks Animation and marks the company's first feature film to be produced in stereoscopic 3D technology. When California girl Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches tall. Alerted to the threat of this new monster, the military jumps into action and Susan is captured and secreted away to a covert government compound. There, she is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of other monsters: the brilliant but insect-headed Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D.; the macho half-ape, half-fish The Missing Link; the gelatinous and indestructible B.O.B.; and the 350-foot grub called Insectosaurus.

Their confinement is cut short, however, when a mysterious alien robot lands on Earth and begins storming the country. In a moment of desperation, The President is persuaded by General W.R. Monger to enlist the motley crew of Monsters to combat the Alien Robot and save the world from imminent destruction.

ABOUT AVATARLABS

Founded in 2001 by Executive Creative Director Rex Cook, AvatarLabs is one of Hollywood's most successful online marketing, mobile and gaming agencies. The company is the winner of two 2008 Digital Movie Advertising Creative Showcase Awards, a 2008 "OMMA" Award, and four 2008 W-3 Awards, adding to a plethora of previously-won industry awards and honors.

AvatarLabs was recently behind the online promotional campaign for "Watchmen" and is currently working on an upcoming iPhone campaign promoting "Terminator Salvation." In addition, the company was also involved in the online marketing behind such major hit films as "The Dark Knight," "Wall-E," "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Please visit www.avatarlabs.com or call (818) 784-2200.

SOURCE AvatarLabs

http://www.avatarlabs.com

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Loving the iPod shuffle

I don’t know if I’ve ever received so many e-mails and phone calls as I did on the morning Apple released the third-generation iPod shuffle. Friends and readers were all wondering what Apple was thinking releasing an iPod with no buttons. While I was surprised with the buttonless iPod, I decided to hold my judgement until I actually used one.

Once I had the iPod shuffle in my hands, I had the normal reaction when you see one of Apple’s new products for the first time—wow. It was so small, but it could hold so much music. However, I found the reaction of my family similar to those e-mails I referred to—where are the buttons?

I am an avid shuffle user and have been since the day Apple released the very first shuffle. I have always loved the compact size for those times when I’m on the go. That is the key, right there.

I have several iPods, and I use them all at different times, depending on what I’m doing. When I travel, I usually take two or three with me. My iPod classic is the workhorse that holds all my music; my nano is on a lanyard that I use on the plane and for long days at trade shows; and the shuffle is for short jaunts or walks.

More on the shuffle: Read Christopher Breen’s review of the new shuffle and Jason Snell’s video tour of the music player.

Whenever someone asks me what kind of iPod they should buy, I always ask them what they are going to use it for. That will determine my recommendation. If they want to play video, an iPod shuffle probably isn’t the right choice.

Some people I’ve spoken with say that they currently use an iPod nano and can’t see how they could ever use a shuffle. Okay, then the shuffle isn’t for you—move on.

I walk my dog everyday (OK, when it’s freezing cold, my wife walks the dog) and that’s when I use my shuffle. My shuffle has a very specific use in my life, and it fits that job very well.

I don’t want to be on my walk continually changing songs and looking at my iPod. I want to put it on, tuck it inside my jacket and not look at it again until I get back home.

That’s easy enough to do, especially with the new model. I make different playlists based on the type of music I want to listen to while on the walk and then go. Very simple.

The lack of buttons hasn’t hindered my use or fondness for the shuffle. As a matter of fact, with the controls on the earphones, I don’t notice the iPod much at all.

Isn’t that the way it should be? The last thing I want to do is constantly fumble around with my iPod while on a walk. Any iPod. I want to enjoy a few songs, play with the dog a bit, and then go back home.

Ready to go for a walk?

I thought the controls on the shuffle may be a bit confusing, but I went through them once sitting in the living room and I was good to go.

One legitimate concern I have heard is that the Apple earphones don’t work for everyone, but that’s being looked after, too. Several companies are coming out with earphones that will work with the new shuffle, so you’ll be able to control it just as if you were using the stock earphones from Apple.

I have playlists for Ozzy Osbourne, Black Stone Cherry and Velvet Revolver on my new shuffle, so I can let it pick some songs for me, or I can be more particular and choose the playlist I want to use. With VoiceOver and the controls on the earphones, this is really simple to do on the fly.

Choosing an iPod, especially the right iPod, is a very personal choice. You should put as much thought into that as you would choosing what music you’re going to buy to put on it.

For me, the iPod shuffle is perfect in every way. The controls are easy; it’s very small and tucks away nicely; and features like VoiceOver means that I can listen to what I want, when I want.

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EA SCRABBLE Now Available on iPhone and iPod Touch With Facebook Connect

LOS ANGELES, Mar 24, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----EA Mobile(TM), a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that SCRABBLE on Apple's App Store now supports Facebook(R) Connect. The new edition of SCRABBLE connects the Facebook SCRABBLE application to a SCRABBLE game on iPhone(TM) and iPod(R) touch - or vice versa - allowing fans in the U.S. and Canada to have access to their favorite Hasbro-branded crossword puzzle game any time, any place.

"We're excited to be one of the first companies to bring this popular game to two of the most prolific platforms in recent years, the iPhone and Facebook," said Travis Boatman, Vice President of Worldwide Studios, EA Mobile. "With this new innovation, we're giving players the opportunity to engage in SCRABBLE games from an iPhone, iPod touch or Facebook seamlessly, whether at home, during work or on the road."

This connected version of SCRABBLE provides an intuitive interface that allows head-to-head challenges with family, friends or anyone accessing the game on Facebook, an iPhone or iPod touch. Start on Facebook and switch to iPhone or iPod touch to keep playing on the go. Connect with a Facebook friend from an iPhone or iPod touch or join a public game on Facebook. With easy tracking of scores and statistics, players always know where they rank against competitors. While playing SCRABBLE, gamers can enjoy built-in chat so they can converse with opponents and friends throughout the game. Players can also get help from in-game dictionaries.

"The 'pick up and go' integration between Facebook, iPhone and iPod touch allows SCRABBLE fans to truly stay connected to the game they love to play," said Mark Blecher, General Manager of Digital Gaming and Media at Hasbro. "It is a great example of how technology is opening new and exciting channels of gameplay for one of the most popular board games in North America."

SCRABBLE is available on Apple's App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore, and on Facebook for users in the U.S. and Canada, or by simply visiting www.eamobile.com. Customers who currently own SCRABBLE for the iPhone and iPod touch can download the update for free on their device. For information on pricing for all EA Mobile games, please visit www.eamobile.com.

About Scrabble

A family favorite since 1948, the Scrabble Brand Crossword game has sold has sold more than 100 million sets worldwide since its debut 60 years ago. Today there are between one and two million Scrabble games sold each year in North America and it can be found in one out of every three homes in America. The latest version, Scrabble: Diamond Anniversary Edition was released in 2008 in celebration of the game's ongoing popularity for the past six decades. Through an alliance forged between Hasbro and Electronic Arts (EA), Scrabble has also landed on digital gaming platforms including mobile phones, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, Facebook and Pogo.com, EA's popular online gaming destination. Additionally, The National Scrabble Association sanctions more than 250 Scrabble tournaments and 300 Scrabble clubs in the United States and Canada.

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. (C)2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About EA Mobile

EA Mobile(TM) is the world's leading wireless entertainment publisher with award-winning games such as Tetris(R), Bejeweled(R), The Sims(TM), and Need For Speed(TM). The EA Mobile portfolio also includes casual games based on the company's partnership with Hasbro, Inc. including MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) as well as sports blockbusters from the EA SPORTS(TM) brand, including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer and NASCAR(R). EA Mobile develops games for multiple mobile platforms including mobile phones, smartphones, the iPhone(TM) and iPod(R). For more information about EA Mobile, please visit www.eamobile.com.

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA SPORTS Freestyle(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, EA Mobile, POGO, Need for Speed, and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. John Madden, NFL, FIFA and NASCAR are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. Tetris is a registered trademark of Tetris Holding, LLC. Bejeweled is a registered trademark of PopCap Games, Inc. MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc. Facebook(R) is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Facebook(R) is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.

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The "Get Productive" Guide For New iPod Owners

The "Get Productive" Guide For New iPod Owners
(GUIDE TO THE MAXIMUM IPOD EXPERIENCE)


So you have got an iPod as a Christmas or birthday present. It looks good and holds true with its claim of a thousand songs in your pocket, huh? But do you know that iPod could do much more for you aside from entertaining you? To all new iPod owners, here is a guide on how to be productive with your iPod.

New iPod owners could find a sleek, sexy personal data assistant with their iPod. Read on below to learn how to sync contacts and calendars from your iPod to your computer, or use it to transfer soft files, of any format, to your computer, and read sticky notes.

* Add VIPs

All the stored information in your computer about the important people in your life that you know such as phone numbers, home addresses, email addresses, company name, birthdays, and other personal information, you can transfer it your new iPod.

If you're a Mac user, it is quite easy to sync your Address Book with your new iPod. If you're a Windows user, you can use Outlook Express or Microsoft outlook to sync your contact details in your new iPod.

* Sync Schedule

Scheduled for a meeting with the top bosses tomorrow? Or have a date with the lady of your dreams on Saturday? You can sync your alarms and schedules from Mac's iCal with your new iPod. For Microsoft Windows users, your new iPod can work with Microsoft Outlook to sync schedules.

* Take and Read Sticky Notes

You do not need those yellow sticky notes to write anything that pops up in your head (since they always get lost, anyway) like, what are your deadlines for the day and the coming week, your grocery lists, driving directions, etc. You can take all your sticky notes inside your new iPod and carry it with you all the time.

Your new iPod can hold a total of 4096 characters or (4kb in total) for each note. So, keep in mind to keep your notes briefly so won't run out of character lines if you sync it with your new iPod.

How can you sync sticky notes from your computer to your new iPod?

Here's how.

1. Open your notepad or any word-processing application that can save the file into .txt. Type a new note to create your grocery lists or those bulleted to-do's that you have been laying aside for a few weeks already. Or if you want to keep an important email message or want to put in your new iPod lyrics of the songs from your new iPod's playlist, just copy the text and then paste it in a notepad.

2. Save document in .txt file.

3. Connect your new iPod to your Mac or Microsoft Windows computer.

4. Since you're a new iPod user, you might have not set your iPod for disk use. But if you are a techie new iPod user and already did this, skip this step.

To new iPod users who have not set their new iPod for disk use, enable this feature by doing these:

1. Open your iTunes program from your computer and then open iTunes preferences. Mac users should click 'Preferences' from the iTunes menu, while Microsoft Windows users should choose the 'Edit' menu first before clicking 'Preferences').
2. Find the iPod tab, click it, and then a new pane will open. Click in the iPod pane the Music tab.
3. A Select the "Enable disk use" checkbox, then click OK.

5. Open your iPod volume that appears on your desktop (Mac) or in My Computer (Windows) to display three folders: Calendars, Contacts, and Notes.

6. Drag your text file to the Notes folder on your iPod to add it.

* Use the iPod as File Carrier

If you haven't already figured it out by now, you can use any iPod model as an external hard drive, allowing you to copy files onto it and shuttle items from one computer to another. This comes in handy if you need to work on projects at the office or school and at home, or you want to transfer your digital music collection from your old computer to a new one. Here's how to enable this feature.

Show me how:

1. Connect your iPod to your computer.
2. Open iTunes (if it isn't open already), then open iTunes preferences (Mac users, choose Preferences from the iTunes menu; Windows users, on the Edit menu, click Preferences).
3. Click the iPod tab, then click the Music tab in the iPod pane.
4. Select the "Enable disk use" checkbox, then click OK.

Your iPod should now appear as a mounted volume on your desktop (Mac) or in My Computer (Windows). To copy files for transport, simply drag any file onto the iPod volume icon, or double-click the volume, create a new folder (or folders), and copy items to it.

iPod Video Cases: Durable, functional, fashionable protection for your iPod

iPod Video Cases: Durable, functional, fashionable protection for your iPod

iPod is Apple Computer's brand of portable media player that provides a simple user interface designed around a central scroll wheel. The standard iPod model has media storage devices including a built-in hard drive while the iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano use flash memory. It can serve as an external storage device when connected to a computer.

Over the years, the line up of iPod has continuously evolved to the iPod models of today. The iPod has five generations to its name while iPod mini has two generations. Apple also introduced over the years other iPod models including iPod shuffle and iPod Nano.

To protect any of these iPod models, iPod video cases are now readily available in the market. It is made of different materials including deluxe leather that features a rich leather exterior in black, brown, dark brown and saddle with complimentary stitching. These have unique textured exteriors as well that give your iPod a nice look.

These iPod video cases are designed to fit both the 60GB and 30GB iPod models with video. The iPod video cases will keep your iPod securely closed with a tab and post closure. When it is opened, you can see that it has a built-in protection for the screen which is the most easily damaged part of your iPod.

iPod video cases help prevent scrapes and scratches that will not only deteriorate the look of your iPod but can be damaging in the long run as well. The outside of iPod video cases are sturdy with layers and the insides are cushiony to protect your iPod from impact due to improper handling. iPod video cases also features a soft grip material to keep it from slipping from your hands.

iPod video cases can be Speck armband cases, aluminum hard cases, flip cover cases, leather pouches, core cases, crystal clear hard cases, silicone skin cases, and more. Examples are:

A protective crystal clear hard case can help protect your iPod video from scratches in many ways with its built in lanyard or neck strap, attachable swivel belt clip and belt loop.

Iconic characters can also be featured in your iPod video cases. You can take your pick from Superman, Batman, Homer Simpson, Darth Vader of Star Wars and Tweety Bird with its see-through back so you can see the shiny side of your iPod.

There are iPod video cases that are made to encapsulate your iPod video for protection and fun with its vibrant colors. It is made of strong tear resistant material and includes a screen protector and detachable belt clip for optimal performance and easy usage.

With more iPod video cases being released in the market each week, you can find more and more features of these products and professional evaluations to check if they can measure up to the standards of iPod users.

Leather iPod video cases offer a snug fit with quality leather to protect your iPod not only from impact but from dust, finger prints, and scratches as well.

iPod flip video cases are also trendy in its ultra-slim design that fits your iPod like a glove. There is a multi-use soft clip on the back that easily snap into a belt or an armband.

iPod video crystal cases are quality clear cases that forms a protective hard case around your iPod. It also comes with a clear belt loop, detachable belt clip and lanyard for carrying convenience.

iPod video soft skin cases protects your iPod from scratches, knocks, dusts and even bad breath while still providing free access to your controls and connections.

iPod aluminum video cases are made of anodized aircraft-grade aluminum that features a form-fitting design. Neoprene cushioning inside protects your iPod from harmful scratches and shocks.

Any of these iPod video cases can be bought at around $10 to $40 a piece.

iPod video cases also provide iPod headphones' jack and hold switch even when closed. The cutouts in these cases can give you easy accessibility to all ports for your convenience while giving your iPod's much needed protection.

These iPod video cases are also made fashionable with different basic and vibrant colors and designs, durable with its protective materials and functional with its special features for different iPod models.

Guide to Good Software for Your iPod

Guide to Good Software for Your iPod

New users of the ipod are having difficulty putting on songs on their device. Some complain about some of their play list getting lost after it has been uploaded from the computer. Some are really just not used to it and are having trouble with the very process itself. Addressing this problem, different companies have come up with softwares that will make the use of the ipod not that stressful.

Adding and uploading playlist, songs, videos and etc. will no longer have a hard time as it has been made easy for them. If you decide to use one of these softwares, you should not forget to read instructions first.

Also, you will still be doing most of the work so do not expect the computer, the ipod, and the software to do it all by themselves.

One thing that makes the apple iPod unique is the addition of different iPod software you can add to your gadget. These softwares make it easy for you and add a little more spice to your iPod. Ipod software will help you personalize your little gadget as you use it throughout the day and as you download music to it.

The software can be acquired through download and is very easy to install. Just connect your ipod to your personal computer and wait for it to be transferred. After that, enjoy the wonders of the software which is so positively sure that you will definitely enjoy.

There is a lot of ipod software out there and here is just a small list you can use on your gadget. But I have chosen to show you four softwares for a more easy and convenient use. It is now up to you to choose which Ipod software you need. On my list are the newest software released up to date.

First on my list is the Anapod Explorer 8. Anapod Explorer 8 was created by Windows for the sole purpose of serving Ipod users. The anapod is basically an alternate for itunes. It can copy your music and back to your personal computer and brings your ipod into the windows explorer.

This can be found as a device under my computer. It will give you a more familiar windows explorer interface and this will make it easier for you to transfer and manage your on-board music, play list and more. Transfer from your computer to your ipod or from your ipod to your computer does not get any easier than this.

There is also an add-on to this ipod software. It includes the AnapodSQL and the rare Anapod Xtreamer which is a web based streaming interface. Basically, anapod is a backup software for your easy use.

Another Ipod software is the PodUtil 2.5.1. PodUtil is an Ipod software that is so easy to use. It is for viewing the songs on your Ipod and transferring it to your computer for a more customizable an organized manner. Then, it will automatically add them to itunes and you will be able to rebuild your play list as you wish. Again, another ipod software that makes organizing and transferring music and play lists easier.

Aside from the two mentioned, there is also the gtkpod 0.88. gtkpod is a platform independent GUI for apple ipod that uses gtk2. This ipod software allows you to upload songs and play list to your ipod. It supports ID# tag editing, multiple charsets for ID3 tags, detects duplicate songs, and also allows offline modification of the database with later synchronization, and more.

Lastly, there is the ipod.itunes 3.0. This ipod software has the capability to add missing songs, videos, playlist, ratings, played dates, and play counts in both directions between ipod and itunes.

This software is designed to keep songs, videos, and playlists on different Macs and ipods up to date, and can perform a full restore of these items after a hard disk failure. Now, that is efficiency. The software updates foreign ipods not linked to your itunes library without deleting its content.

Now remember, these ipod softwares are add-ons to your gadget for easy use, but that does not mean that it will do everything for you. Of course, it is still you who will do all the work so that you will have a good time with your ipod.