Posted March 26th, 2009
by admin
I never understood the reasoning behind people that bought iPod Shuffles. Yes, they’re cheap but for just spending a bit more you get so much more with the standard iPod. Plus, 1GB is a ‘decent’ amount of songs but if you’re downloading good quality then that space can run up quick.
With the new iPod Shuffle, I think Apple has provided consumers with a little more reason to invest in the Shuffle.
Features -
4GB Flash Drive
USB 2.0 port
Playback time: Up to 10 hours when fully charged
Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
Up to 1,000 songs in 128-Kbps
What’s In The Box:
iPod shuffle
Apple Earphones with Remote (no mic)
iPod shuffle USB cable
Quick Start Guide
What I Like: One of the best deals that Apple has offered. A 4GB shuffle for $79.99. Controls for the iPod Shuffle are on the earbud cord. The new voiceover system might not replace a screen, and menu but it’s better than nothing.
What I Didn’t Like: Some might like the smaller size, but to me there’s such a thing as ‘too small’. Just make sure you always know where it is, because it’s probably easy to lose. The Shuffle is still the same device at heart. There’s been improvements but the lack of features compared to the other iPods doesn’t quite make up for it.
Bottom Line: I do like the improvements that have been made with the latest iPod. I still wouldn’t recommend it over the other lines of iPods though. Yes, you might be spending more money but to me it’s worth it compared to the lack of features on the Shuffle.
If you’re deadset on the Shuffle then I can tell you that the improvements are wonderful, and I hope you enjoy your iPod lite.
Tags: 4GB, iPod, MP3, music, player, review, Shuffle, songs Posted in Testing
Posted March 19th, 2009
by admin
A few months ago we looked at some iPhone apps that you should download, if you didn’t already have them. Now, here’s a list of iPhone games that you should take a look at. As the popularity of the App Store rises, so does the amount and quality of the games that are being released.
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FieldRunners: With the release of FieldRunners, Subatomic Studios proved that you could release a game on the iPhone with some stellar graphics. When you load up FieldRunners, the first thing you’ll notice is a very well stylized game that sports some impressive technical graphics as well.
The gameplay is very simple, and if you’ve ever played a tower defense game before you’ll know what you’re getting into with FieldRunners. Basically, you build defensive structures to keep enemy soldiers, tanks, helicopters from entering your base.
FieldRunners App Page - $2.99
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iDracula: Like FieldRunners, iDracula sticks to a formula that you’ve probably seen before. Specifically if you’ve ever play old school arcade shooters. iDracula takes that formula and adds a nice polish of shine to it. The idea behind iDracula is survival. You’ll be using both thumbs, your left one to navigate, and your right to fire in whatever direction you’re pressing. It’s painfully addictive, as you’ll keep wanting to see how far you can get.
iDracula App Page - $2.99
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Oregon Trail: Ok, if you’re reading this and never played the original Oregon Trail back on Mac/PC then definitely download this game. If you enjoyed Oregon Trail back in the early days, when it was the one game you got to play at school…then still download this game. The charm, and fun that was found all those years ago in the original Oregon Trail have made their way to the iPhone.
You’ll battle your way through all the hardships that settlers moving west did. You’ll battle dysentary, bandits, road hazards all the while trying to pave your way west. There are 8 mini games that you’ll utilize the iPhone for, hunting, fishing, rafting and so on. The game is chock full of all kinds of elements to lose yourself in.
Oregon Trail App Page - $5.99
Tags: app, cost, download, feature, game, gameplay, graphic, list, need, Oregon Trail Posted in iPhone
