iPods Fall 2010
With much fanfare as expected, Apple introduced the latest family of iPods. Most notably the new iPod Touch gains Facetime capability with dual cameras and the high resolution Retina display from the iPhone 4. The new iPod nano ($149-$179) also gets updated with a completely new form factor that significantly shrinks down the device with a touch-enabled enabled screen. Lastly, the Shuffle gets even smaller (as if it wasn't small enough) with a diminutive form factor and an amazing price ($49). Link
Portable Media |
Sony E Series Walkman
While Sony never got it right with their transition into digital music, we have to admit that we quite like what we see in their new E Series Walkman. The most important things to note here are the battery life and price. At $70 you get a 4GB player (8GB - $80) that boasts a very impressive 50 hour battery life as well as 10 hours of video playback. That's ten bucks more than an iPod Shuffle and you get a screen. And if you're worried that you'll have to deal with Sony's awful music software, dont fret, you can easily drag and drop music directly to the player or even use iTunes. Link
|
Portable Media |
Amazon Kindle 3
While the iPad has taken the spotlight as the tablet of choice, it hasn't totally annihilated the Kindle like many thought would happen. Today the piooneering online bookseller is releasing a new version of the Kindle that comes in both 3G and Wi-Fi flavors ($140-$190) and has faster page turns as well as improved contrast. Link
|
Portable Media |
Clare Vivier iPad Cases for Steven Alan
Clare Vivier has created an exclusive iPad case for Steven Alan, hand crafted from a special leather sourced from outside of Chicago and is colored with an eco-friendly dye. The case is then finished off with a Steven Alan/Clare Vivier stamp. Link / Source
|
Bags & Accessories |
Altec Lansing Octiv Mini
Altec Lansing's Octiv Mini ($60) gets rid of all the unnecessary bells and whistles with a compact speaker-dock design that makes for a perfect alarm-clock replacement when coupled with your iPhone. Link
|
Portable Media |
The Upgrade | iOS 4
If your contract has you stuck with your iPhone 3GS for another year, don't fret, some of the best features of the new iPhone 4 are purely software upgrades that are available today in Apple's new iOS 4 update. Much requested features like multitasking and iBooks are available via the upgrade as well as a new and improved mail client, folders, 5x digital zoom, and much more. Best of all, its free for both iPhone and iPod Touch users. Link
|
iPod/iPhone |
iMovie for the iPhone
iMovie ($5), Apple's easy to use video editing tool, is making its way to the iPhone with a new app that lets you make the most out of the phone's new HD camera. Just like iMovie for your Mac, the new app comes with themes and soundtracks to complement your video as well as the ability to add in your own photos and music. They've also made it easy to share your videos with direct uploading to Youtube and MobileMe or through e-mail and MMS. Link
|
iPod/iPhone |
iPhone 4
After the countless leaks and ongoing investigations, Apple finally concluded the next generation iPhone saga with the official unveiling of the iPhone 4. Apple's next phone ($199 - 16GB, $299 - 32GB, Avail. June 24th) boasts an impressive array of new features including what the company calls the "Retina Display", a hi-res display with a high pixel count giving the screen a print-like look and feel. Another big feature is their new camera system which packs in a 5MP, backside illuminated sensor for better images and improved low-light shots, HD movie recording, and a new front facing camera for use with "FaceTime", Apple's video calling feature. Other new features and improvements include 802.11n Wi-Fi, 40% increase in battery life, 3-axis Gyroscope for improved motion sensing, dual mic noise suppression, and a durable custom glass screen. Link
..Continued|
iPod/iPhone |
Eton Soulra
Here's a solar powered iPod dock that for once doesn't look like it came out of the bargain bin of your favorite big box retailer. Eton's Soulra ($200) is a ruggedized, splash-proof, do-anything, go-anywhere iPod dock that features a full-range speaker and solar panel that doubles as a splash guard for your iPod/iPhone when closed. Battery life is 4 hours and will fully charge in 10 hours in direct sunlight. Link / Source
|
iPod/iPhone |
Wired for iPad
If anyone is going to properly show off the true potential of next generation media consumption, its going to be none other than Conde Nast's technology and culture mag, Wired. Wired is launching with the June issue ($5) which is chock full of multimedia-rich content and articles on the making Toy Story 3, a behind the scenes session with Trent Reznor, and more. Link
|
Books |
