Photoforge - software for the iPhone / iPod

There is always a need for using software for the iPhone / iPod, and PhotoForge is one of them. Getting good software that works on such devices can be pretty challenging. Learn more at this link.

PhotoForge is a highly optimized editing and painting application designed for the iPhone and iPod touch. It can be used for image manipulation, retouching, effects, and color correction, as well as a painter’s tool. It is indispensable for creating original artwork, or editing photos on your mobile device.
PhotoForge is a superb photographer’s tool, providing digital darkroom capabilities that are second to none. It is also a tool for creating incredible works of art and illustrations. PhotoForge allows you to put together an image, combining filters, brushes, and effects. They may be hand-painted, or a composite of photographic images mixed with painting. The filters and effects can be layered to produce even more dynamic results.

iriver P7 8 GB Multimedia Player (Silver)

The iRiver P7 is fairly big and heavy, with a fascia that's dominated by a 4.3-inch touchscreen. It comes light on physical controls : there are power, menu and volume buttons on top - the latter flush with the edge but most actions are controlled by the touch interface.
- The interface layout is based on a magazine.
- A built-in voice recorder and FM tuner make handy extra features.

Technical Details :
* Display: 4.3 TFT + Touch WQVGA with Display Resolution: 480X272.
* Light and rigid Aluminum Metal body.
* Built-In Storage Capacity: 8/16GB and Expansion Micro SD Memory Slot.
* 50 Hrs Audio Playback/ 7 Hrs Video of Playback.
* Digital Video Formats: MPEG, DivX, RM, RMVB and H.264 and Digital Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, FLAC, APE, WAV, AC-3 and AAC.



PRODUCT FEATURES: Sleek and modern PM, Light and rigid Aluminum Metal body. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: Display: 4.3” TFT + Touch WQVGA, Display Resolution: 480X272, Storage Type: Flash Memory, Built-In Storage Capacity: 8/16GB, Expansion Memory Slot: Micro SD, Digital Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, FLAC, APE, WAV, AC-3 and AAC, Digital Video Formats: MPEG, DivX, RM, RMVB and H.264, Digital FM Radio Tuner: 76.0MHz ~ 108.0MHz, Equalizer Presets: 7 Preset EQ, User 5EQ, SRS WOW. Battery Type: Internal 2500mAh battery (Li-Polymer), Battery Life: 50 Hrs Audio Playback/ 7 Hrs Video of Playback, Weight: 6.1 oz (173g), Dimension: 2.88” x 4.4” x 0.5”, Connection Type: USB 2.0, Ultra Fast Data Transfer. Required O/S: Windows 2000 / Windows XP/ Vista, *Windows 98 / ME not support, FM radio and FM recording, Voice Recording, Firmware Upgradeable. PACKAGE INCLUDES: P7 Device, Stereo Earphone, Stylus Pen, USB 2.0 Cable, Installation CD, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card.

PROS :
- Solid video and audio quality.
- Excellent format support.
CONS :
- Laggy touchscreen.
- Lacks storage.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Loudspeaker Dock System for iPod and MP3 Players

Welcome to the speaker system your iPod has been waiting for. Zeppelin sounds fantastic--and it looks great, too. It uses drive unit technologies and design principles refined and perfected for Bowers & Wilkins' most advanced reference-standard speakers. Compact, stylish, and beautifully simple to set up and use, Zeppelin releases all of the detail and atmosphere that standard iPod speaker systems miss, whether you're listening to standard MP3s or high-quality formats. It's time to set your digital music free.
Zeppelin is an integrated speaker system from Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), makers of the speakers used to monitor the recording of much of the music on your iPod. B&W developed its iPod speakers with the same exacting standards as the speakers that are used in Abbey Road Studios and Skywalker Ranch.

Technical Details :
* An iPod dock/speaker system that also can be seamlessly integrated into your home stereo/theater system.
* Comprised of two 1-inch aluminum tweeters, two 3.5-inch fiber cone mid-range drivers, and one 5-inch bass driver.
* Uses Bowers & Wilkins' state-of-the-art technology to create flawless sound reproduction; charges iPod while docked.
* The spring-loaded dock flexes to accommodate all dockable iPod models; compatible with iPod classic (3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G), iPod touch (1G, 2G), iPod nano (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G), iPhone (1G, 3G), and iPod mini.
* Various other devices can play sound through Zeppelin using the 3.5-mm mini-jack analog/optical digital input.



Design
Form follows function; the body of Zeppelin follows the form of its components, with two tweeters at each end, two mid-range drivers next, with a subwoofer/bass driver in the center.
B&W has complimented the iPod user interface by designing a docking port that allows the user to grasp the iPod as if it were in the hand as normal. It also cleverly accommodates iPod/iPhone of differing depth through a spring-loaded docking arm that flexes to accommodate each model without adapters or other manual adjustment.

Technology
Not only is the shape of Zeppelin pleasing to the eye, but it also is based on sound acoustic principles. The less physical material there is around tweeters and midranges, the better they sound. By minimizing the baffle area around the drive units, the cabinet reduces diffraction effects, making for ultra-wide sound dispersion and a much smoother response. In other words, it sounds as good as it looks.
The twin midrange drive units that supply the bulk of Zeppelin's amazing sound rely on glass fiber cones optimized using laser interferometry. Drive units are the "engine room" of any speaker, and Zeppelin's midrange and tweeter derived directly from those in B&W's award-winning M-1, regarded by the world's specialist audio press as class-leading compact speakers.

Simple Operation
Zeppelin is simple to set up and use: plug it in, place your iPod on the docking port and hit the play button. The connections at the back let you play other sources through Zeppelin or channel images from your iPod or iPhone to a television. In addition, there's a USB input for internal updates available through B&W's website for download.

Remote
Accompanying Zeppelin is a pebble-like remote, which allows you to change tracks, volume, and mode.

Pros:
1. There would be no electricity noise AT ALL when you pause the music, which is a common problem in most speakers in the market even in Bose Companion 5 (I should know, had it before).
2. Music sounds continuous and balanced because it has 4 speakers and one bass in the middle.
3. Easy to connect to ipod iphone and computers.
4. They also have firmware upgrade.

Cons:
1. The remote is not very sensitive. It would work fine if pointed directly at the front of the Zeppelin, but would struggle from the sides or if facing away from the Zeppelin.
2. There would only be a power cord in the box. If you want to connect to computers or other thing like CD player, you need to get your own cord which is easy to get at radio-shack.

Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (4th Generation) LATEST MODEL

With eight amazing colors, a new curved design, and great new features, iPod nano rocks. The Genius Playlist feature finds the songs in your music library that go great together and makes a playlist for you. With its built-in accelerometer, iPod nano is made to move. Give it a shake, and it shuffles to a different song in your library. Turn it on its side to flip through your album art in Cover Flow. And tilt, move, and play accelerometer-inspired games (games available separately). Watching movies, TV shows, and video is even more fun on the sharp 2-inch screen. And your photos (up to 7,000 of them) look great in portrait or landscape view. Available in 8 GB and 16 GB models, the 8 GB iPod nano puts up to 2,000 songs or 8 hours of video in your pocket.

Technical Details
* 8 GB capacity for 2,000 songs, 7,000 photos, or 8 hours of video.
* Up to 24 hours of music playback or 4 hours of video playback when fully charged.
* 2-inch LCD with blue-white LED backlight and 320-by-240-pixel resolution.
* Supported audio formats: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV.
* Supported video formats: H.264, MPEG-4; Supported image file types: JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG.



HIGHLIGHTS:
1. A musical genius.
2. Find Your Music Faster.
3. Rock and Roll Over
Tilt or turn iPod nano on its side, and you'll listen, watch, and play in new ways. You can flip through your album art with Cover Flow. Or, vertically speaking, see more albums and artists on the screen at one time.
4. Shake Your Groove Thing.
5. Let the Games Begin.
6. Even Your Photos Rock.
7. The World's Biggest Small Screen.

Reduced Environmental Impact
The iPod nano embodies Apple's continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
* Arsenic-free glass
* Brominated flame retardant-free
* Mercury-free
* PVC-free
* Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure

PROS:
-Incredibly thin and light.
-Aluminum casing and glass screen offer excellent scratch resistance.
-Very competitive pricing.
-Accelerometer - this adds a few fun touches to operate without pressing buttons. -Screen clarity
-Simplicity of use.

CONS:
-ITUNES - itunes 8 is dependent on quicktime! any quirks at all with it and your back to reinstallation.
-Average battery life.
-Everything is automated - when headphones are put in the jack, or dis activate the hold button it shouldn't automatically turn on.

JBL Radial High-Performance iPod Loudspeaker (Black)

Surround the iPod with legendary JBL sound with the Radial high-performance loudspeaker, which delivers clean, powerful high- and mid-frequency sound along with plenty of deep, distortion-free bass. As a music system, the Radial stands alone, with four Odyssey full-range drivers and a single low-frequency neodymium driver producing a rich audio performance. As a computer peripheral, it replaces (and seriously upgrades) your external speakers and subwoofer, giving games and music streams some serious punch. And as a multimedia entertainment center,it not only plays your favorite iPod tunes, but sends iPod photos and videos to a TV monitor.
The Radial incorporates a universal iPod dock adapter, which is compatible with most docking versions of the iPod, including the iPod video 5G and 5.5G and the iPod nano 1G and 2G. Simply slide your iPod into the dock and you're set--no additional cords to connect or adapters to fuss with. As an added convenience, the Radial also offers an auxiliary input for connecting a variety of other portable audio devices, including the iPod shuffle, personal MP3 and CD players, desktop and laptop computers (all platforms), and satellite radio receivers. As long as your portable audio device has a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack connection, you can play the audio through your Radial speaker.The JBl Radial™ delivers clean, powerful sound for your IPOD®. It recharges your Ipod® and features a wireless remote to control you sound.
As a bonus, the Radial comes with a wireless RF remote control, giving you the freedom to enjoy your music from across the room, in another room, or outside up to 20 feet. The wireless remote lets you easily change tracks, browse libraries, adjust the settings, and scroll through the extras. Other details include a sleek black housing, convenient one-touch volume and muting controls, a computer-optimized equalization system that produces a complete sound stage, and a USB 2.0 cable for synching and charging your iPod. The Radial, which offers a frequency response of 40 Hz to 20 kHz, measures 12 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall and weighs 2.5 pounds. It's also backed by a one-year warranty.



Technical Details
* High-performance loudspeaker with built-in iPod docking station for charging and synching.
* 4 aluminum-domed Odyssey full-range drivers and single low-frequency neodymium driver.
* Compatible with most docking versions of iPod; auxiliary input for MP3 players and other devices.
* Wireless RF remote lets you change tracks, browse libraries, adjust settings, and scroll extras.
* Measures 12 inches wide and 10.5 inches tall; weighs 2.5 pounds; 1-year warranty.

PROS
1. Brilliant design.
2. Sound quality is stunning too.
3. No dearth of connectivity options.
4. Great pricing.
CONS
1. Not compatible with the iphone.

Logitech Pure-Fi Dream Speaker for iPod and iPhone (Black)

Enjoy amazing sound and style with an ingenious iPod speaker system that responds to the wave of your hand. Innovative light- and motion-sensing technologies make the Pure-Fi Dream the perfect iPod music system for the bedroom--even in total darkness.

Performance
* Premium acoustics: Experience amazing sound reproduction with 3/4-inch high-definition, soft-dome tweeters, and 3-inch high-power, long-throw woofers.
* StereoXL technology: Widens stereo image dramatically, creating an immersive audio experience.
* Adjustable soundfield: Tweak the bass and treble settings to fit your personal listening preferences.

Convenience
* Dual alarm with battery backup: Never miss an appointment again. Wake up to a buzzer, AM or FM radio, or your favorite iPod playlist.
* Digital AM/FM radio: Increases your musical choices.
* Motion-activated, backlit controls: High-contrast controls light up when you need to see them and dim when not in use.
* Auto-dimming display: Dims automatically in response to reduced light.
* Charges your iPod: Doubles as an iPod charger.
* Song title display for iPod and FM radio: See what's playing from across the room.

Control
* Wireless remote: Control your iPod and browse your content from anywhere in the room with a remote that's backlit for use in the dark. Enjoy one-touch access to Shuffle and Repeat.
* Presets for iPod playlists and radio stations: Enjoy instant access to your favorite music, without having to navigate your iPod menus.



Technical Details
* Premium acoustics deliver high-quality room-filling sound.
* Motion activated, backlighted controls are perfect for low-light/nighttime
* An auto-dimming display is easily readable any time of the day or night.
* A backlighted remote control lets you control the unit from across the room,
* A digital AM/FM radio gives you the option to listen to live content,

PROS
* Very intuitive menu makes it easy to navigate through all the settings with the remote control of your speakers.
* 6 Memory buttons that allows you associate with a play list.
* Very well done snooze function that allows you to set any time you want (not only 15min/30min/90min).
* Has two alarm settings that allows you to select from a play list, play it shuffled and to set the volume of the speakers.
* Back light remote control.
* Display on the speakers show you the current time or the song recently played.
* You can do almost every operation with your remote control. Such as choosing the memorized playlist, setting the alarm and more.

CONS
* Regarding the volume feature for the alarm there is a bug in the device. If you set up two different alarms and both are active the alarm2 will always overwrite volume setting of alarm1. For example if you set up alarm1 with a low volume setting to wake you up at 7:45am and then you set up alarm2 with a higher volume setting for 8:00am to kick you out of the bed, alarm1 will wake you up with the higher volume setting of alarm2. Alarm2 will only overwrite the volume setting of alarm1 if it is active.
* There is a short buzz sound whenever you turn the speakers on. This also happens if the alarm starts the device. So that sounds is most likely the sound that wakes me up before the play list kicks in.
* There is a shuffle on/off button on the device and the the remote. However pressing the button the device will not tell you, you just turned it on or off.

Onkyo CBX-300 CD Receiver System

The second-generation CBX-300 CD receiver system is a rewarding blend of style, direct iPod integration and superb music performance. As with its predecessor, the focus has been on providing an accomplished mix of CD, MP3, WMA, iPod, and radio playback. It sports a black saran net across the entire frontage, giving it greater appeal wherever you decide to place it--in your bedroom, living room, kitchen or office. The CBX-300's construction supports exemplary audio fidelity, especially for the low-end frequencies. The design also incorporates speaker developments such as Onkyo's own OMF (Onkyo Micro Fiber) diaphragms and Aero Acoustic Drive--technology you'll find in some of Onkyo's separate speakers.The dual portholes channel air through the system and provide deeper lows. the integrated CD player can also output MP3 and WMA file formats.The iPod dock connector is hidden beneath a flap on the upper side of the dock.



Technical Details
* Plays CDs, MP3-Encoded CDs and WMA-Encoded CDs*
* Enables Playback of iPod Audio,Video and Photos Through Built-in Dock
* 4-Mode Preset EQ Function (Standard, Dynamic, Vocal, Clear)
* Active Bass Control Circuit to Improve Audio Performance
* 30 FM/AM Presets

PROS
1. All-in-oneness.
2. Integrated CD player.
3. Concealed dock connector.
CONS
Boxy and bulky too.

Bose® SoundDock® Portable digital music system - Gloss Black

High-quality sound from an iPod® - now made portable. Enjoy acclaimed SoundDock performance almost anywhere. The SoundDock Portable digital music system reproduces music with fullness and clarity unmatched by other battery-powered iPod speakers, from a design even slimmer than our original. Proprietary Bose® technologies let you enjoy your iPod out loud in more locations without compromising sound quality.A rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included) provides more power and longer playing time than most other rechargeable batteries. The rotating dock disappears for storage and protection during transit. And a molded handle makes it easy to carry the system from place to place. Just dock and play iPhone and iPod models featuring a click wheel, including all nano, mini, photo, and video models. The iPod charges as it plays for uninterrupted music enjoyment. A custom remote easily controls the system and basic iPod functions, including playlist navigation. Auxiliary input lets you play other portable sources, too. The SoundDock Portable digital music system. Unsurpassed performance and portability for the serious iPod listener from the most respected name in sound.



Technical Details
* More efficient and higher quality audio reproduction than other battery-powered iPod® speakers.
* Works with iPhoneTM and any iPod featuring a click wheel, including all nano, mini, photo and video models. Also plays music with iPhoneTM.
* Rechargeable Li-ion battery gives more playing time per charge than other types of rechargeables
* Built-in carry handle and rotating dock enable quick and easy transport from place to place
* Auxiliary input for playing other audio sources, like a portable DVD, CD or other MP3 player.

PROS
1.Great build and finish.
2.Good quality audio.
3.Nicely portable.
CONS
1. Dreadfully overpriced
2. Audio distorts at full volume.
3. No LCD display.