Its culture have had a significant impact. In addition, the study pointed out that iPod to play a "drug addiction" or have a "halo effect" of the products, encourage PC users to Apple's other products, such as: Macintosh computers.
October 18, 2006, Apple Computer announced that in the September 12 after the factory, on the market part of the video iPod products, about 10 per cent of the RavMonE.exe infection. The virus will only affect Microsoft's Windows operating system. Users can update the iTunes program antivirus. A production workshop in a computer using the Windows operating system is the source of infection.
First-generation iPod
The introduction of the first-generation iPod caused a sensation at the time, it not only beautiful, but also has its own unique and humane manner, as well as the operation of the enormous capacity for the iPod MP3 player has brought new ideas, then similar products on the market endless, But because of the iPod remains unique style and has been sought after.
First-generation iPod in the October 23, 2001 release, 5 GB capacity, and on March 21, 2002 the new 10 GB versions of the iPod, both equipped with APPLE known as the scroll-wheel disc selections, can be completed only one thumb operate, 10 G iPod also added 20 equalizer settings, iPod use of the bandwidth of 400 Mbps transmission IEEE1394 interface with iTunes on Mac OS management, which was very advanced design, coupled with the iPod and Public different designs, it has become the APPLE create a myth.
The second-generation iPod
Early first-generation iPod models for the Mac operating system design, difficult to use it on the PC, like the iPod to PC users had to use some third-party software to use, Apple see the business opportunities in June 2002 on the 17th launch of the Windows operating system will support the "Windows version of iPod," at the same time increased by 20 G versions of the iPod, since Mac and Windows versions of the iPod has 5 GB, 10GB, 20GB capacity of the three, we said this is the second Generation iPod, which became APPLE iPod PC users from the camp in one of the products recently.
Third-generation iPod to the iPod today
April 28, 2003, with the opening of shops iTunes, Apple announced the launch of the third generation iPod, and again in 2004, after the release of the fourth-generation iPod. In the fall of 2004, Apple released iPodphoto, is the first iPod with color display. And after the release of the fifth-generation iPod, which is now the iPod, the iPod to increase the ability to play movies.
Fourth Generation
Apple Computer in the July 19, 2004 issued a fourth-generation iPod. Steve Jobs, a new method of propaganda published, he was "Newsweek" (Newsweek) magazine interviewed and photographed the cover, published a new iPod.And the biggest difference between the old-style, is used in the original iPodmini the "ClickWheel" manipulated design. "Play" button again to revert to a mechanical switch. Some criticized the new iPod consumers lifted generations of backlight button, but most of the users think, because the button in the configuration directly to the circular control panels around, it is necessary to install the backlight.
Apple Computer has updated the iPod software that can more efficient use of battery, the battery life (broadcast) increased to 12 hours. Besides other changes, including in the top menu by adding the "Shuffle" (ShuffleSongs) option, which allows users to operate at moreconvenient. In the request of the majority of users, Apple in February 23, 2005 issued a new iPod firmware for the iPod generation to the third generation to use the new menu.Initially, the fourth generation iPod only black-and-white screen, and as with its predecessors, no photo features. The first two releases: 20 at 299 US dollars and 399 dollars GB to 40 GB (Apple Computer in February 2005 to stop selling 40 GB version, sells only black and white 20 GB version). Black and white fourth generation iPod, a little over three generations of thin (less than one millimeter), and provided recharged via the USB port capacity.
IPodphoto / ColoriPod
Apple in the October 28, 2004 launch iPodphoto (formerly iPodPhoto in sales a month, and the capital to meet the P Series iPod naming rules lowercase letters). It uses a 65,536 color, 220 x176 point color screen, and a storage and display JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF and PNG picture capabilities. It standards than the fourth-generation iPod a 1 mm thick, iPodphoto can be recharged after each broadcast 15 hours of music. IPodphoto initial including 40 GB and 60 GB versions, respectively sell 499 US dollars and 599 US dollars.
In the February 23, 2005, to stop selling Apple including FireWire, USB cradle and 40 GB models, introduced a low-cost 30 GB model and a 60 GB model to reduce prices. But with the generation of photo difference is that the price is 60 GB and 30 GB versions of the lack of new base, FireWire cable, portable shell and AV cable (accessories valued at approximately 0).Apple on June 28, 2005 updated product line, the iPod and iPodphoto combined product line will be all black-and-white models are upgraded to color screen. 20GBiPod is characterized iPodphoto all of the functionality of sales 9, with a generation of the same black-and-white models. 60GBiPod prices from 9 to 9, at the same time abolished the 30 GB (at 350 US dollars) models. Apple iPod name of this series. With the birth of new products, Apple Computer updated version of iTunes 4.9, and add the podcasts.To manage iPodphoto picture library, iPhoto Macintosh users, and Windows users AdobePhotoshopAlbum or Elements, or use some of the functional limitations of the free Windows version of iTunes. IPhoto with the new Mac computer appliances, and Windows users must use the functional limitations of iTunes or purchase Adobe products (with functional limitations AdobeAlbum can be downloaded from the Internet free of charge).
From June 28, 2005, the iPod and USB cable and power adapter bundled sales. Optional accessories include the popular base, Firewire connection (USB users in the use of premises), the iPod Video Cable (television viewing photos), there are iPodCameraConnector (digital cameras will be transmitted pictures to the iPod viewing).
The current iPod / ColoriPod headphone jack and a small defects, even in the iPod to switch to open the locked case will be suspended themselves. This is because the automatic suspension of functional failure, it allows iPod headphones in the circumstances unplug suspended. In the use of third-party contact when a headset switch often mistakenly inserted state records (such as the Sennheiser model), but there are also users in the use of Apple's original report headphones encountered
under the state of the problem. This is probably because the headphone jack on the small metal disk encountered iPod's metal back. Fast casual solution is to be a small plastic wrap, open a small hole in the top, inserted into the headset to, or buy from small hardware stores thin plastic linings This is more attractive.
IPodU2 Special Edition
In the October 28, 2004, Apple Computer announced the iPodU2 special edition. Black front panel supported the red click wheel (U2's latest album HowtoDismantleanAtomicBomb color), it behind silver chrome shell, engraved with the famous Irish rock group "U2" four members of the signature. In addition, the special edition iPodU2 complete copy of the fourth generation iPod20GB models. The iPod contains iTunesMusicStore vouchers can purchase discounted including 400 U2 music of the "digital package" - "TheCompleteU2." IPod U2 on June 28, 2005 upgrade to color screens.
Harry Potter iPod
September 7, 2005, Apple released a limited version of the Harry Potter fourth generation iPod, in the back by laser etching Hogwarts signs. [8] The release of the iPod, iTunesMusicStore voice on the Harry Potter book sales. Harry Potter iPod can only buy from the Internet is the way to 8 and the price of Harry Potter books with the purchase of voice (October 12 data).
Fifth Generation (old)
In the October 12, 2005, Apple held a special conference called Onemorething announced the fifth-generation iPod, it has a playback MPEG-4 and H.264 video functions. 30 new models and 60 GB of two, prices remain consistent with previous generations.The screen can display 320 x240, 65,5536 color, but also through the headphone jack on the base of the jack or external AV cable, video on the television broadcast. The screen size is 2.5 "from the previous generation of the iPod 0.5." It has been reported that 30 GB of battery playback time of 14 hours, 60 GB about 20 hours. Watched movies, battery playback time will be cut to two hours and three hours. Click on the design with a round of the same generation, but to be smaller
than in the past. Headphone jack moved to the top of the right side of the iPod, and the lock switch moved to the left.If iPodnano, at the same time it has two colors: white and black. At the same time no longer a remote-control interface, and the latest generic base can use Apple's latest remote control.Fifth Generation iPod at the same time include a thin plastic, is iPodnano case may very easily scratched response.
Fifth Generation (new)
The new fifth-generation iPod in appearance and old-there is no difference, but there have been some changes in specifications:
Reservations 30 GB models, but the abolition of 60 GB, 80 GB models to replace (the thickness of the same, with the same 60 GB). Increased battery life: Apple site indicates, (the battery is completely full) 30 GB models of the music player extended to 14 hours of music playback time slide show extended to four hours, the video playback time extended to 3.5 hours; 80 GB model, of 20 hours, six hours and 6.5 hours. Through the iTunes 7.0 version can be connected to download new games iTunesStore (old updated version can also be used) than the old model brightness 60% increase. Can set your "Bright" (old updated version can also be used). Increase the "Search" function (currently limited to search in English).
IPodmini
Apple Computer in January 2004 entered the "mini" digital music player market, also announced the iPodmini, ZenMicro directly with the innovation and the RioCarbon DigitalNetworks competition. IPodmini and full-size iPod There are many similar functions, but the lack of third-party accessories support. It uses smaller 1.67-inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD screen version than in the past to reduce the number of shows that the restrictions on the screen to show only playing music and singing are heading.
IPodmini used as a miniature hard disk storage. It is just an iPod, in addition to the most compact iPodshuffle a basically can be said to be the standard-degree reduction scaled-down version of the iPod. But since iPodnano after the release of her compact status was broken, but most small-iPodshuffle still iPod status.
The first generation mini
January 6, 2004, Apple announced the iPodmini. It has 4 GB of storage space and the price of 249 US dollars (at that time, just 15 GB third-generation iPod cheaper). Critics say too expensive, but once again was unable to resist the popular overruled, and the Apple Store sales pace it is difficult to spot there.IPodmini use of the "click wheel" and later appeared in the fourth-generation iPod. Touch sensors round means that users only need to be mobile in its top choices on the screen, equipment Menu, Back, Forward and Play / Pause button as part of the wheel, users simply press the corresponding wheel will be able to start some of these functions. The middle button is still used as a Select button.Apple Computer originally created for the iPodmini five colors: silver, gold, blue, green and pink. Silver is the highest sales models, followed by the blue.
Second-generation mini
In February 2005, the second generation of iPodmini into the market, with a new 6 GB model and the upgrade of the 4 GB version. The most noteworthy is the two models can improve the battery to 18 hours. In addition, they reduce the shell color (Apple Computer stop selling gold), and some other minor changes to the arts. At the same time, the second generation of iPod mini abolished by the previous generation of FireWire cable and AC adapter.September 2005, Apple announced that iPodmini production, released a new small-capacity iPod products iPodnano.
IPodshuffle
Apple Computer on January 11, 2005 on the MacworldConference & Expo released iPodshuffle meaning "Lifeisrandom" (official translation: stochastic interpretation of life) and "Givechanceachance" (unofficial translation: a chance to occasionally) slogans. IPodshuffle first use of flash memory (FlashMemory) as a storage medium models. Shuffle includes two models: 512 MB (of 120 to 128 kbit / s Coding four minute songs) and 1 GB (240 songs depositors). With other iPod models different, and iPodshuffle not play AIFF AppleLossless encoded music files, because it uses the SigmaTel processor does not support. A comment on its iPod models that provided the best sound quality.IPodshuffle no screen, so only limited options in the music of navigation. Users can set players in iTunes or random order (shuffle) order players. Users can connect installed in each iTunes, the music library were filled in to iPodshuffle. IPodshuffle weighs only 22 grams, than the size slightly smaller than a pack of chewing gum. Transmission Interface USB2.0 only an option, not the original iPod using standard FireWire (FireWire/IEEE1394) transmission interface. And the series of other similar products, iPodshuffle can also be used as USB mass storage devices, similar U disk.
New iPodshuffle
New iPodshuffle appearance there in a very big change from the original rectangular square shortened to approximate the shape, material to aluminum frames, and add "trap" can easily be caught in the clothes, belt or trousers. Because the smaller size of cancellation of the original USB port, in order to transfer, the dock will be attached to the base connected to the computer's USB port, then iPod shuffle on base.
IPodnanoIn September 7, 2005, Apple Computer released iPodmini successor, iPodnano. Using flash memory instead of hard drives, iPod nano is 0.27 inches (0.685 cm) thick, 1.5 ounces (42 grams) weight, volume ratio 62% smaller predecessors. It uses 32,768 color screen, can display pictures, and through USB2.0 with the computer. Headphone jack on the bottom. It retains the standard 30-pin port on the base to third-party peripheral compatibility. This is the first FireWire connection can not be used with any PC (Windows or Mac) synchronization iPod.IPodnano the iPod operating system has been added a number of new features, including new world clock, stopwatch and screen lock function. Clock in the world, users can for the world's urban settings, and set for each time zone clock. Clock can automatically adjust daylight saving time. Stopwatch feature allows users to click on the start button time, click another button to stop. A separate calculation of the circle button. Nano can store user with a number of stopwatch record time, allowing the user to compare different time. Screen lock feature allows users to set up their iPod four-digit password, when the screen lock is activated, only by the advance and retreat of the bond. Volume control to enter a password figures.In the February 7, 2006, Apple Computer introduced a 1 GB capacity iPodnano, priced at 149 US dollars iPodnano both white and black, including 1 GB, 2GB and 4 GB capacity.
New iPodnano
Compared to the new fifth-generation iPod, iPodnano appearance in a major change, and give up the original acrylic and metal materials, using aluminum shell, making new iPodnano not the same as the old so easily scratched, and the thickness of the thin older than about 0.01 inch (0.025 cm). Furthermore, the new iPodnano more color options: black, silver, pink, blue, green (not every capacity models are available in five colors). In the specifications also made some changes: Reservations 2 GB and 4 GB models, but the abolition of 1 GB, 8 GB models replace; Screen brightness than the old model a 40% increase; Increased battery life: Apple site indicates, (the battery is completely full) music player extended to 24 hours of music playback time slide show extended to five hours; Increase the "Search" function (currently limited to search in English); In order to assist the "Native American fight against AIDS / sexually transmitted disease education and training assistance to the 2003 plan," and some countries have launched the "Red Special Edition" ( "iPodnano (PRODUCT) REDSpecialEdition"), 4 GB and 8 GB two models, all Specifications are the same, the same price, and every purchase of a iPodnanoRED4GB, Apple will donate 10 US dollars for the scheme.
IPod Touch
Apple released the latest generation of the iPod, the iPod Touch come out.
Appearance perspective, it is a iPhone Touch streamlined version of iPod Touch only the thickness of 8 mm, the iPhone is basically 60% than the current thinnest new iPod nano is only 1.5 mm thick. IPod Touch of the same width and iPhone, slightly shorter length (110 mm and 115 mm), but higher than the standard iPod Classic 103.5 mm or higher. These let iPod Touch or from the appearance and size to be able to distinguish between iPhone. In the overall design, the iPod Touch and iPhone have also markedly different. And other iPod, Touch the surface smooth, then connects with the side of the fillet polishing metal rear cover. IPhone both before and after have tilted the edges, the screen looks like in the same frame. IPod Touch screen will have a sharp sense of the edge of some.Touch screen size and iPhone, but the iPhone will be replaced by chrome edge of the oxidation of ferrous metals, width of 2.5 mm. Total 5 mm on both sides of the black edge visual effects on people from a smaller iPod Touch screen, and screen machines in the internal deeper impression. In fact, the iPhone and iPod Touch screen size without any distinction, claiming Apple iPod Touch fine display of 163 ppi, and iPhone 160 ppi, but this subtle distinction is impossible to distinguish with the naked eye. Both are 480 x320 resolution. IPod Touch nominal battery can support 22 hours audio players, video players five hours. In the fast-charging, one and a half hours can be filled with 80%, will need a full three hours. Ability to life is slightly worse than some iPhone, which can be broadcast 24 hours audio, video seven hours. However, taking into account the curvature of the iPod Touch circumstances, this gap can also understand this. In addition, the browser open WiFi networks, the range iPod Touch capacity for 4-5 hours. IPhone and the same, only the positive iPod Touch below the middle of a Home button. Touch on this button is slightly smaller, in-depth has also deteriorated. In addition, the iPod Touch the top there is a power / wake button. But at the top of the right and iPhone different iPod Touch the Power button at the top left of the right of the WiFi antenna for the vacated position.The iPod Touch no built-in speaker, so naturally the deletion of the iPhone side of the volume, mute button. In Touch internal, only a simple unit operation can be issued "Bleep Bleep" sound, all audio players need headphones. Of course, the iPod Touch no microphones, cameras, as well as SIM card slot.Touch headset interface at the bottom of the base adjacent iPod data interface. IPhone headset interface bogged down, some more generous Layup headset unusable. IPod Touch This change is designed to support all standard interfaces 3.5 mm headset. Although the iPod Touch can be used iPhone put in headphones, but the wire could not support its function only through the manipulation of mainframe music player. Those who prefer outdoor use that can be easily manipulated by users may be more like
iPod nano, the iPod Touch is designed for video playback, as well as integrity of the touch control that. IPod Touch has since listed on the video output, iPhone is through this week's upgrade to version 1.1.1 to support this functionality.Previous iPod video output through headphones or the base interface "iPod AV line." However, in this time of the upgrade, the new iPod Touch, nano and video output function Classic will be replaced by the base interface to support complex or color output. Apart from increasing the Debug console, the iPod Touch Safari browser and iPhone identical. ITunes can be synchronized folder on the computer collections can load multiple pages at the same time, ready to enlarge narrowing. Of course, the iPod Touch only in the context of WiFi hot spots to the Internet, unlike iPhone version arbitrary. IPod Touch on the biggest shortcoming is the absence of Email function. Although we can use Safari inspection log-mail messages, but a few allow users to send it documents. For example, the iPhone can view Word, Excel, PDF documents and so on, but not through data transmission lines. The easy way out, you can give yourself one of the annex Email, with the reception held iPhone. In the iPod Touch on this road to a dead end, leading to the use of Touch unable to document. If you have a server, files can be uploaded through the iPod Touch and the Safari browser to find it, but for ordinary users is obviously unrealistic. This greatly limits the iPod Touch the scope of application, perhaps this is precisely Apple hopes to achieve results.
Advantages:
Wear-resistant metal and glass
Ultra-thin, excellent design
Excellent media playback capability
Safari browser support for rich Internet applications
Convenience features beautiful photos here
Disadvantages: IPod does not support the new series of slides, and other operating system functions
Polishing metal jacket no problem scuffing
Does not support remote or wire
PDA function to delete a large number |
