A Zune is a portable media player that is essentially the Microsoft version of the Apple iPod. Like the Apple iPod, Zunes are available in many different models that have varying specifications. However, all Zunes include a screen, a clickwheel, a power button, a pause/play button, and an earphones port. Some models also include an SD slot, a built-in camera, and a variety of attachments such as speaker docking systems. However, the Zune brand also includes media player software, a music subscription service, and an application for Windows Phone 7. Read More

An Android is a smartphone that Google created that combines the functionality of a cell phone and a computer. While the Android does not include many features that a real computer does, it allows the user to take advantage of a wide variety of applications that can be used to perform diverse tasks that the Android itself does not support. Apple as well as its users create these applications. In order to create Android applications, users can implement the following programs and reference materials:   What is the Android Software Read More

A Nook is an e-reader/tablet PC that Barnes & Noble produced. It can be used to read e-books from both Barnes & Noble and third party sources, browse the Internet, and even run third party applications. There are several different types of Nooks available that mimic other e-readers such as the Kindle, Sony Reader, and BeBook. While these different versions vary slightly in price, the primary question on most potential Nook users’ mind is, “How much do books cost on the Nook?”   Free Nook Books Although most e-books that Read More

  iPod is a portable media player created and sold by Apple Inc. It is by far the most popular and largest selling portable media player till date. iPod stores media files on a built-in hard drive. iPod has a number of add-on features such as address book, alarm clock, text reader, games, photo slideshow viewer and so on. Video content can also be viewed on an iPod. It has a maximum storage capacity of 160 GB. The iPod range presently includes the following:   iPod Classic iPod Touch iPod Read More

Though most Kindle batteries last for several years, it is still possible that a Kindle may still need a battery change. Check the battery life meter on the Kindle before ordering a new battery and be sure not to mistake the signal strength meter for the battery life meter. Many users find the meters easily confusable as they are both located at the bottom right of the Kindle screen. Some common reasons for needing to change a Kindle’s battery include: Frequent recharging due to heavy use, which shortens battery life. Read More

A Kindle is a portable electronic device that Amazon provides, which allows users to read and access e-books when away from a computer. Kindles provide readers with a means of storing and reading thousands of books anywhere they go by organizing them as AZW files that can be displayed on the Kindle screen and accessed via keys on the front of the Kindle. What is AZW? The AZW file format is the Amazon Kindle’s official format and is used to allow the Kindle to read, store, and access e-books. The Read More

The iPod Touch is a dumbed down version of the iPhone. It can connect to the Internet, play music, and anything else. However, it cannot be used as a phone. In other words, Apple took their iPhone, removed the phone capabilities and then released the iTouch. With this in mind, using an iTouch is very similar to using an iPhone. Once you get used to the touch screen, it’s very easy. The first thing you need to do to use an iTouch is to plug it into your computer. If Read More

The iPhone has become a phenomenon. It one of the best looking and practical gadgets ever created and has become a hackers dream come true with many third-party applications becoming available. Initially, Apple refused to support third party apps but the iPhone Development Team created software to jailbreak Apple's lock on apps. However, Apple has recently agreed to allow developers to create third-party apps and today there are a wide variety of applications available for both the iPhone and iPod Touch. However, if you still would like to take advantage Read More

Bluetooth is a wireless communication protocol standard that allows wireless devices to communicate with other wireless devices in the area by using shortwave radio transmissions. Bluetooth is a relatively new technology but has quickly become integrated with most modern wireless devices, such as cell phones, PDAs, cameras, and virtually any device that is equipped with a Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth allows users to share files such as pictures, audio clips, documents, and address book contacts and provides a very high level of security.   What is an iPod Touch? The iPod Read More

An MP3 player, otherwise known as digital audio player, is a consumer electronic device that saves, manages and plays primarily MP3 audio files. Certain players also support different audio file formats. Newer MP3 players have additional features such as picture viewing, video playback, games, audio recording, alarm, calendar, eBook reading, wireless access and so on. MP3 players can be classified on the basis of their storage media. There are mainly three types of MP3 players: Hard drive MP3 players HDD MP3 players store and read audio files from a hard Read More