Apple 20 GB iPod M8738LL/AÂ (2nd Generation)

Apple 20 GB iPod M8738LL/AÂ (2nd Generation)
Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Apple presents iPod - the first MP3 player to pack a countless number of songs and 10 hours of battery life into a stunning package you can literally take everywhere. It's your entire music collection. With no moving parts, the iPod's touch-sensitive scroll wheel is less vulnerable to dust, dirt or sand and more durable. The touch-sensitive scroll wheel is designed to retain its crisp feel throughout the lifespan of your iPod. There's even a clicker that makes a tiny clicking sound when the scroll wheel is moving.Small though it is, the iPod packs a lot of storage. The number of songs it holds depends on the compression rate you choose. At a 160Kbps compression rate (the default setting for encoding MP3s in iTunes), 5GB equals approximately 1, 000 songs, or about 100 CDs. That's how big it is on the inside. And with that much space, you might also find yourself storing documents, files and applications on your iPod in FireWire disk mode. iPod's rechargeable lithium polymer battery gives you 10 hours of continuous playback. In a hurry to get it recharged? Fast-charge the battery to 80% of capacity in an hour, and get it fully recharged in three hours. With an industry-leading 20 minutes of skip protection, iPod keeps playing without missing a beat. iPod has a 32MB solid-state memory cache, meaning that it has no mechanical or moving parts. Skip protection works by continually preloading up to 20 minutes of music into the cache, so your iPod is not affected by sudden movements.The 10GB and 20GB iPod models include a clip-on wired remote control that lets you fast-forward or rewind a track, play, pause and adjust volume using just one hand. They also include a designer carrying case with belt clip that protects your iPod from the elements and lets you clip it to your belt, backpack or purse.
Amazon.com Product Description
Apple has revamped the now-classic iPod with several exceptional new features. The new 20 GB model packs 4,000 songs and a 10-hour battery life into a stunning 6.5-ounce package, and Apple ups the ante with new iTunes 3 software; a redesigned, touch-sensitive scroll wheel; red-hot FireWire digital file transfers; a wired remote control; and an overhauled calendar/scheduler.

The iPod's setup and interface are still the same: just plug it into your Mac and all your iTunes songs and playlists are automatically downloaded into iPod at blazing FireWire speed--typically 15 seconds or less. Don't forget that the player also doubles as a FireWire drive for applications and other files. This new model also comes with a FireWire port cover to protect the player from dirt and other gunk.

In addition to its 20 GB hard drive, iPod has a 32 MB memory cache. The cache is made of solid-state memory, meaning that it has no moving parts, so it's not affected by movement of the device. Skip protection on the iPod works by continually preloading up to 20 minutes of music into the cache.

The iPod has a large, high-quality LCD (liquid crystal display) for viewing up to six lines of text. And the LCD features an LED (light-emitting diode) backlight for clear visibility in low-light situations--indoors or outdoors. Pocket-size and just 6.5 ounces, it weighs appreciably less than the stack of CDs it can store music from.

Featuring Apple's new iTunes 3 software, the iPod can synchronize with newly added music files and playlists. Simply plug the iPod back into your Mac and the changes are automatically updated in seconds. And with iTunes 3, you can rip MP3s, create playlists, and burn custom CDs all from one simple interface. And thanks to a cool new partnership with audible.com, you can now download audiobooks to the iPod.

You can also download your calendar and schedule to the iPod from applications like Entourage, Palm Desktop, and Mac OS X Address Book. Plus, the iPod now has a built-in digital clock.

The iPod's rechargeable lithium-polymer battery is charged using the FireWire cable when connected to your Mac. You can also recharge the iPod using the included FireWire cable and AC adapter when you're on the go.

The iPod supports MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR (variable bit rate), WAV, and AIFF files, and is firmware upgradable. To use the iPod with your Mac, you'll need a FireWire port and you must be running either Mac OS 9.2.1 (or later) or Mac OS X 10.1 (or later).

The unit comes with a wired remote control, revamped earbud-style headphones, a FireWire cable, power adapter, CD-ROM with iTunes 3, and a carrying case with belt clip. It's backed by a 90-day limited warranty.

Average customer rating: 5.0

Plextor Blue Ray is excellent

Plextor Blu-ray Disc Drive

Manufacturer: Plextor
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000IEF89Q

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Product Description

The PX-B900A Blu-ray Disc Drive gives users the ability to create, edit and share customized BDs, DVDs and CDs all in a single drive to increase your productivity. Ulead Video Suite included for burning all your video, photo, data and HDV camcorder video to BD, DVD, or CD for all your digital media needs. Create, Edit, and Burn Audio Discs and rip audio CDs to various formats to make a compilation of all your favorite music by mixing titles in various formats and easily record at the same volume. Capture, Edit, Burn Video and Author your own BD and DVD movies by adding new content, delete content, change subtitles, preview in real-time and playback BD and DVD formats with WinDVD player. Make Multimedia photos & video slideshows and watch on a BD or DVD player or PC. Capture and edit your photos, add multiple background music tracks, create custom menus and captions with selected time duration and transitions. View your images and browse through image directories, burn to DVD and share with family and friends. Save your data files to BD, DVD, or CD. Record, drag & drop, and automatically update files from data to disc all in one session. Create and schedule automatic complete system backups spanning several BDs, DVDs, or CDs and share with family and friends

Customer Reviews:

Plextor Blue Ray is excellent.......2007-06-05

Plextor has been a brand I rely on for disk recorders.
The new Blue Ray is no exception. The install took about 5 minutes. Instant recognition with Windows XP. There is a wide range of U-Lead software provided. It worked very nicely. All in all, I obtained "instant" 50 GB backup capacity for my photos. Quality and operation are superb. Writing time @ 2x, is about 5 MB per sec, 300 MB per min, and 18 GB per hour. It works so well the write time is quite acceptable.

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