November 4th, 2006 by Chi An
iFixit recently published a complete guide on how to disassemble the world smallest MP3 player - iPod Shuffle 2
. All you need are just a spudger and a Philips screwdriver #00.
Well, let skip all the dissassembling process. What I want to know is what the heck inside this tiny thing!
On the top of its circuit logic board, you can see five button sensors, ARM chip and data cable ribbon. No idea about the ARM chip, but it has the number: 337S3300 844A N05WDK01 0642 ARM
The bottom of the board has a Li-ion polymer battery and headphone jack plug, which is most impressive part of iPod Shuffle 2. The plug is multi-modal and switches between USB, analog audio, and possibly power modes.
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March 7th, 2006 by Chi An
March 5th, 2006 by Chi An
PCMag has just reviewed Apple’s new iPod Hi-Fi and given a high mark on it! The editor of PCMag rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars and awarded Editor Choice to it.
Does all these worth for $350? I would minus 1 star for its high price!
Pros
Excellent sound quality. Can run on alkaline batteries or AC power. Optical and analog audio inputs.
Cons
Menu button on remote doesn’t activate the iPod’s menu system. No video pass-through. Not available in all black.
Bottomline
It’s no surprise that the new champ among iPod speakers/docks comes from none other than Apple. It’s versatile and loud enough for almost any listening needs, though it lacks video output.
[PCMag via Engadget ]
March 1st, 2006 by Chi An
Steve Jobs seems that want to make whole range of iPod accessories. After the iPod Radio Remote, Apple just introduced its boombox speaker - iPod Hi-Fi and leather case for iPod at $349 and $99 respectively! iPod Video is still kept as rumor.
Do they worth for they money? Not for me!
via [DAPreview ]
February 25th, 2006 by Chi An
Late update here. Apple’s iTunes Music Store sold the billionth song!
The billionth song, ”Speed of Sound,” was purchased as part of Coldplay’s “X&Y” album by Alex Ostrovsky from West Bloomfield, Michigan. As the grand prize winner, he will receive a 20-inch iMac, 10 fifth generation iPods, and a $10,000 Music Card good for any item on the iTunes Music Store. In addition, to commemorate this milestone, Apple will establish a scholarship to the world-renowned Juilliard School in his name.
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