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What You Need To Know About Ipod Docking Stations

by Terry Roberts

The iPod docking station is probably the "must have" accessory to go with your iPod, especially if you are a constant or frequent user. The docking station allows the iPod to fully charge while still allowing the listener to enjoy their music without interruption. The docking station also keeps the iPod safe and secure, avoiding the chance of damage if it were simply left on a chair or on a table.

There are several different options in iPod docking stations and the choice is largely one of price and convenience. For the tiny iPod Nano, a simple docking cradle gives the basic stability to the player and allows the Nano to be synched to the computer for downloads while charging. While the simple cradle does not have speakers of its own, an audio-out port allows the Nano in the docking cradle to be connected to external speakers, headphones, or even through your computer to play all your favorite songs while charging the battery. Typically these smaller cradle style docking stations are less than $20.00 US.

Larger docking stations for iPod Video or MP3 players typically have built-in speakers on either side of the docking cradle. These speakers are designed to be ultra high quality to preserve the sound from the iPod itself. Many of the larger docking stations come with surround sound speakers, subwoofers, tweeters and 3-D sound processors for an amazing sound quality from a small package. As with the simple cradle docking stations, the iPod is easily connected to the computer with a USB cable or FireWire connection. This allows synchronizing and downloading of songs while charging the batteries on the iPod and listening to tracks through the speakers.

Some docking stations have optional battery power to charge the iPods, typically using four or more AA batteries. This additional battery feature makes it an ideal choice for having to connect to a computer in areas where there are not enough power outlets, or even for playing and charging your iPod outside or in remote areas. Most of the larger, speaker-equipped docking stations range in price from $30.00 to under $100.00. There are some very unique in-wall docking stations that keep your iPod in a safely recessed dock that is permanently mounted to a wall behind or near your computer, but these are usually quite a bit more expensive. In addition many of the docking stations also have radios and additional features to make them more versatile.

When purchasing an iPod docking station it is important to carefully read what size and type of iPod the docking station can handle. Typically iPod docking stations will have additional inserts to allow them to hold a Nano but not all can hold the smaller, new generation of iPods.

Terry Roberts is a professional translator and linguist, with a wide range of interests. To read more about ipods and ipod accessories, please visit his website: iPods for You!

iPod And iPhone Hints

Installing the iON requires some degree of skill and time and those who are less mechanically inclined may opt to have it professionally installed. The iON provides a direct connection that delivers the highest quality digital sound, but perhaps the most enticing feature is the way your iON and iPod interface with your car stereo system. Once attached to the iON, you no longer have to fumble with the buttons on your iPod while driving. Instead you can change musical tracks by using the existing buttons on your car stereo.
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Keyboard: Shortcuts
1. Type �welll� (3 L�s) and the iPhone will auto correct to �We�ll�
2. Type �Helll� (3 L�s) and the iPhone will auto correct to �He�ll�
3. Type �itsa� and the iPhone will auto correct to �It�s�
4. Type �weree� (2 E�s) and the iPhone will auto correct to �We�re�
(In general, repeating the last letter will tell us its a contraction. The �itsa� is an exception since it could go either way. Think �it�s a�� No need for jumping over to the secondary keyboard at all for the apostrophe.
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Penguin Power...We went over this customization in our last look at iPod hacks, but we�re featuring it again as iPod Linux is the essential hack, table stakes for many of the other hacks you might want to try. It�s fully supports iPods in generations 1-3, and has been successfully installed on all others with a display�which doesn�t necessarily indicate that you�ll be successful yourself. You should also grab a copy of Podzilla, which will add a graphical interface to iPod Linux. There are multiple flavors of Podzilla available for you to choose from. Once installed, iPod Linux and Podzilla will let you boot up your iPod to a bare-bones Linux mode. Furthermore, it will serve as the foundation for many other hacks, both ones listed here and those in our previous guide.
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Windows users need to make a few extra steps. First, you�ll need to find a DVD ripping program, such as DVDFab Decrypter or DVD Decrypter. Next, you�ll want to convert your video to AVI using a decoding tool. Finally, it�s time to convert that AVI file into mpeg-4 video that can play on your iPod, Videora iPod Converter is a great tool for this last step.
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iPhone And iPod Stories

In the "slowest" version of 802.11n, expect a raw data rate of 150 Mbps and a net throughput of about 100 Mbps or better, nearly four times faster than plain 802.11g. Now Apple's AirPort Extreme and other manufacturers' enhanced versions of 802.11g can deliver rates of 30 to 50 Mbps depending on equipment and interoperability. The pioneer in multiple-in/multiple-out (MIMO) antenna systems, Airgo, has delivered chips that appear in Buffalo and NetGear equipment that already provide 100 Mbps or better real throughput, but only at a high cost and among like devices.


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