apple's products can be termed as a cultural phenomenon world over. from the youngest to the oldest everyone wants something apple. be it a macbook or an ipod or the host of other accessories for the apple stables. one of the most innovative products from the company has been the iPod. dont get me wrong, its not that i dont like iPods , I even own one, but I have always wondered why the product is still selling like hot cakes.
These days, and you just move around the school, work, shopping malls, or just in any place youll see that many people, listen to their ipods. You may see some cool accessories, such as portable speakers, calm to find cases, tape recorders, FM transmitters, remote control and more. Let face it, the Apple I - pod has become the most popular MP3 players and the surrounding it doesn't seem to think that it would loose # 1 spot at any time as soon as possible with all the new gadgets. Well, the Apple I - so popular pod
iPods are so popular because of excellent marketing. They are also popular because of the many cool accessories that are available (BMW with iPod dock?).
The major reason for their popularity is they're easy to just get up and take with you. You can slip the paper-thin iPod nano into your pocket, whether you're driving, commuting , or relaxing at home. People who love music will tell you, this means having their favorite songs all day long, everyday.
And the other major reason is the simplicity. Apple iPods have been applauded for having the easiest menus and interface to use, period.
The quality of the sound can blow you away too. Most people can't tell the difference between an iPod and a CD. In many cases, there is no difference. I've never heard anyone who was unhappy with the sound quality of an Apple iPod. A
apple started chomping away at the MP3 market as soon as the first Apple iPod was released. Since then, they've become the market leader for portable music. The iPod Nano is probably the most popular model right now. This is why when you look at Apple iPods in the store you see like 20 different colors of the nano to choose from. They don't make that kind of variety without a reason.
With their feather-light weight and credit card size, the iPod Nano is essential for anyone who not only has to have the latest gadget, but also wants to take their music with them anywhere. This is the best option out there. People love the color display and the storage seems to be getting better every year! All of this put together make it pretty clear why the iPod nano in such high demand. Apple, with all of its insight, has undoubtedly redefined the way we listen to our music.
the california based music company launched mini the music player 5 years ago on October 23, 2001 and has never looked back as sales of the trendy gadget have continued to skyrocket.
Part of the iPod's success can be attributed to its small size, the smallest model easily fits in a shirt pocket, and its hefty memory which allows owners of the larger models to store up to 20,000 songs. Its international appeal was also helped by the fact that Apple designed the iPod's menu in multiple languages, including Japanese
Popular with students and young hipsters, iPods have, however, been snapped up by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and US President George W. Bush, according to media reports.
to be honest apple really has no competitors in the mp3 player market. microsoft's zune failed to live up to the hype. companies like samsung and sony have launched their own mp3 players but none have lived up to the ipod.
apple has constantly updated their ipods. each version seems to be better than the other with more and more exciting features. the latest is the voice over feature in the shuffle. chances are that mp3 players will continue to roll out from the apple workshops for all us apple maniacs to drool over....:)...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
terrorizing cricket
the attack on the sri lankan cricketers has been a rude and rather unfortunate awakening experience for world cricket. in terms of concrete steps, till date the icc has done absolutely nothing. it was for fear of absolute embarrassment that the champions trophy was postponed (embarrassment that most teams wouldn't even have showed up). rather diplomatically the icc has stated that its up to visiting teams as to whether they want to tour the country, depending on advice from their countries. on several occasions pakistani cricketers and politicians stated that terrorists would probably not even think of attacking international cricketers. the fact that the cricketers that were attacked came from a country in the cub continent rubbishes this claim.
the bigger question at the moment is the upcoming world cup which is going to be hosted by pakistan india sri lanka and bangladesh. the possibility of matches being hosted in pakistan at the moment looks slim. on the other hand if the icc allows the cup to progress as scheduled, chances are high that most teams will refuse to travel to the country. the men who play this game are not going to put their lives on the line for the sake of a game, however patriotic they may be.
pakistans chances of hosting international matches or teams at the moment looks slim. no cricketer in his right mind would want to even travel to the war ravaged country. since the bid for the cup was a joint one, one wonders if it may have to be totally shifted out of the subcontinent. the bcci on the other hand is confident that it will carry on as planned, even if is just 3 countries that are hosting the world cup. considering the power that the bcci has, there is a possibility that things could move ahead as scheduled.
the fact that india hosted england successfully after the mumbai attack should stand them in good stead. the steps that were taken seemed foolish and over the top but as they say better safe than sorry. there were some cardinal mistakes that were made by the pakistani security authorities, which they should focus on instead of all the finger pointing all round. very similar to what happened after it was known the mumbai attackers were pakistani citizens.
the war of words between broad (the umpire) and butt (pcb chairman) will probably go on for sometime. thought the pakistanis claim that their own policemen were killed, fact of the matter is that the incident should never have even been allowed to happen. if the security was so good, as they claimed it, how did the attackers get so close to the players and officials. pakistan must accept responsibility for the attack. and the fat is that this attack has serious consequences for cricket and sport in the country.
its high time pakistan stands up and takes responsibility. as a cricketing nation they have suffered a great deal. the death of their coach bon woolmer, the entry and exit of a number of captains and coaches, loss of players to the icl and now this - it will probably result in a nomadic existence for cricketers in pakistan who may choose nomadic pastures such as the icl and other 20-20 leagues.
the world need pakistan cricket - known for their flamboyance and color. its time for the pakistani governement to stop pushing matters under the table and take responsibility.
the bigger question at the moment is the upcoming world cup which is going to be hosted by pakistan india sri lanka and bangladesh. the possibility of matches being hosted in pakistan at the moment looks slim. on the other hand if the icc allows the cup to progress as scheduled, chances are high that most teams will refuse to travel to the country. the men who play this game are not going to put their lives on the line for the sake of a game, however patriotic they may be.
pakistans chances of hosting international matches or teams at the moment looks slim. no cricketer in his right mind would want to even travel to the war ravaged country. since the bid for the cup was a joint one, one wonders if it may have to be totally shifted out of the subcontinent. the bcci on the other hand is confident that it will carry on as planned, even if is just 3 countries that are hosting the world cup. considering the power that the bcci has, there is a possibility that things could move ahead as scheduled.
the fact that india hosted england successfully after the mumbai attack should stand them in good stead. the steps that were taken seemed foolish and over the top but as they say better safe than sorry. there were some cardinal mistakes that were made by the pakistani security authorities, which they should focus on instead of all the finger pointing all round. very similar to what happened after it was known the mumbai attackers were pakistani citizens.
the war of words between broad (the umpire) and butt (pcb chairman) will probably go on for sometime. thought the pakistanis claim that their own policemen were killed, fact of the matter is that the incident should never have even been allowed to happen. if the security was so good, as they claimed it, how did the attackers get so close to the players and officials. pakistan must accept responsibility for the attack. and the fat is that this attack has serious consequences for cricket and sport in the country.
its high time pakistan stands up and takes responsibility. as a cricketing nation they have suffered a great deal. the death of their coach bon woolmer, the entry and exit of a number of captains and coaches, loss of players to the icl and now this - it will probably result in a nomadic existence for cricketers in pakistan who may choose nomadic pastures such as the icl and other 20-20 leagues.
the world need pakistan cricket - known for their flamboyance and color. its time for the pakistani governement to stop pushing matters under the table and take responsibility.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
can we do it in nz??
india are on yet another tour of new zealand. a country that they have always struggled to do well in. after the first two 20-20's the signs look inauspicious. teams from the subcontinent have always struggled in a country that is rugby crazy (the first 20-20 was played in a rugby stadium). dhoni is a captain who rarely complains (atleast so far), so he just suggested it was a challenge to play in a rugby stadium.
the plush green pastures and beautiful landscape is more suitable for a holiday rather than a long, hard cricket tour. the unpredictable weather often makes things very uncomfortable for most of our players, especially for a bunch of boys who come from a hot n sweaty country, where conditions are no where close to what one experiences in new zealand.
the constant travelling could also effect the players. consider this, the team will reach napier, the venue of the first odi, the evening before the match, because of a shortage of hotel rooms. many visiting team complain of hectic schedules when touring india, but it is highly unlikely that they reach the venue on the eve of a match.
on the positive side new zealand is not even remotely cricket crazy. chances are that a majority of spectators in the stands will be indian immigrants. the indians will be able to take a walk in the park virtually unnoticed. hopefully the fact that they have a limited amount of pressure on them should help.
its time for this new look indian team to dig their heels into the ground and prove themselves to the world. can they do it? well they have got a rude shock in the form of two losses. on the other hand, they had no practice matches and the 20-20 matches would have given them a feel of things.
they have a fearless and tough leader who seems to be able to last the distance. one hopes that ishant's injury is not serious. the bowling will be in trouble without the young mans pace and heart. this team has more potential than most teams that have toured this pituresque country. a billion fingers are crossed. it will be tough, and we could call it india's final frontier. with a little bit of faith n lots of adaapting, this team will definitely go the distance.
all the best to the men in blue!
the plush green pastures and beautiful landscape is more suitable for a holiday rather than a long, hard cricket tour. the unpredictable weather often makes things very uncomfortable for most of our players, especially for a bunch of boys who come from a hot n sweaty country, where conditions are no where close to what one experiences in new zealand.
the constant travelling could also effect the players. consider this, the team will reach napier, the venue of the first odi, the evening before the match, because of a shortage of hotel rooms. many visiting team complain of hectic schedules when touring india, but it is highly unlikely that they reach the venue on the eve of a match.
on the positive side new zealand is not even remotely cricket crazy. chances are that a majority of spectators in the stands will be indian immigrants. the indians will be able to take a walk in the park virtually unnoticed. hopefully the fact that they have a limited amount of pressure on them should help.
its time for this new look indian team to dig their heels into the ground and prove themselves to the world. can they do it? well they have got a rude shock in the form of two losses. on the other hand, they had no practice matches and the 20-20 matches would have given them a feel of things.
they have a fearless and tough leader who seems to be able to last the distance. one hopes that ishant's injury is not serious. the bowling will be in trouble without the young mans pace and heart. this team has more potential than most teams that have toured this pituresque country. a billion fingers are crossed. it will be tough, and we could call it india's final frontier. with a little bit of faith n lots of adaapting, this team will definitely go the distance.
all the best to the men in blue!
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