Although I've been a huge fan of the V-Moda Vibe Duo headphones, I actually kinda went back to using the headphones that came with my iPhone 3GS. It certainly wasn't because of sound quality or comfort, it was solely because of the integrated remote. The iPhone 3GS and the latest iPod touch models allow for volume controls on the remote and the Vibe Duo was lacking this function. That all changed last week when I got my hands on the NEW V-moda Remix Remote Headphones. This redesigned headset has an integrated Mic for handsfree phone calls, play, pause and skip controls for your iPod and YES volume up and down controls.
Wow!
I put them on just for a quick test to make sure the controls worked, and I had forgotten how comfortable these were in my ears. I ended up listening to music for the next hour. I just didn't want to take them off because they felt and sounded so good. Speaking of comfort and fit, I don't think I've ever purchased a set of headphones with this many options for different sized ears. Although I will say that I liked the original carrying case better than this new cloth one:
They even include "sport clips" for joggers and working out so that they don't fall out easily. I'm very happy with the New V-moda Remix Remote Headphones and as much as I love the Bose Quiet Comfort 2 Noise Canceling Headphones, this V-modas fit in my pocket and are with me on my current trip instead of the Bose.
The V-moda Remix Remote Headphones retail for $99.
Written by terrywhite on March 4th, 2010 with no comments.
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I've just released my second App for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It's called….wait for it…."Terry White".
What's in the App?
Well you get one tap access to all of my current and future content (with the exception the exclusive bonus material in my Learn the Adobe Creative Suite with Terry White App) in one spot. The App includes feeds from:
So if you like what you see here and you're an iPhone, iPad (soon), or iPod touch (2nd or 3rd generation) user, then you'll probably like the App.
Head over to the App Store and grab it here.
If you'd like the back story on how the App was developed, check it out here.
Written by terrywhite on February 9th, 2010 with no comments.
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Frequent international travelers have got the power thing figured out. When you travel from the US to another country the question becomes what do you need to charge/use your electronic devices. My friend Michele who was headed to the UK asked me this very question. So I thought I spend a few minutes here giving you some tips along with my favorite power adapter.
Converter vs an Adapter
Many of the electronics designed to be traveled with (like notebook computers, iPods, iPhones) are already geared to be used in different countries. An easy way to know is to look at the description on the power adapter for your gear. If it says that it can handle 100-240 volts then you're all set. All you need is a plug "adapter" so that you can plug it in the wall of the country you're going to.
However, if your power adapter has a max input of 120 volts. That means that it was designed to work in the US only and in order to use it in another country that has 240 volt wall outlets you're going to need a power "converter" something that can regulate the 240 volts down to 120 volts. Or you might just go with a compatible 3rd party adapter like the ones from iGo.
For your Mac, iPod or iPhone
If you have a portable electronic device from Apple, your supplied adapter already works in other countries. All you need is an adapter and Apple sells a nice kit called the Apple International Travel Kit. This kit has everything you need to adapter your MacBook/PowerBook adapter as well as a USB power adapter (actually it's there older version with the removable prongs) and sync cable With this kit you'll be all set in the US, UK, Australia, Korea, etc. You can get the Apple kit here.
Apple's Airline Adapter
I bought this when I got my first MacBook Pro years ago and I have yet to use it! As much as I travel I have NEVER come across a plane with these special ports. Well actually that's not true. I've been on ONE plane that had them. It was a newly upgraded NWA/Delta plane and I got upgraded to First Class.
I actually saw the fabled ports and couldn't' wait to try them out. As soon as we reached the proper altitude I plugged in and……nothing! Although I had green lights on both mine and my neighbor's ports, I got no juice with this adapter at all. Now it could be that either I have a defective one or the ports really weren't on? Who knows, but for as little as I've seen these ports in several years, I couldn't see buying this adapter unless your airlines has them on their planes. Mine doesn't! I get way more use out of my HyperMac battery which I LOVE!
For your other 100-240 volt devices
This is my favorite all in one "adapter" Think of as the "Transformer" of power adapters. It covers most countries and what I also love about it is that it has a built-in standard USB power port as well. So it can run two things at once like your notebook and your iPod. So this adapter covers all your USB powered gear too. You can get it here for about $17. Note: the USB port on this device is not powerful enough to charge an iPhone 3G/3GS so you will get the warning "this accessory won't charge your iPhone". However, you can plug your iPhone's USB charger right into the regular socket no problem. It charges other USB devices just fine including my iPhone backup battery. CORRECTION: Now it IS CHARGING my iPhone 3GS. The first time must have been a fluke, but it's working just fin plugging my 3GS in the USB port AND having my MacBook Pro plugged in the regular AC port.
Here's a Power Converter
Now I haven't actually used this one. The reason is everything I travel with already has a universal power adapter and very few of my travel gadgets are 100-120 volt only. However, it seems like it would do the job in allowing you to convert your US only device to work in other countries. Here's the link to it.
CAUTION: I'm not responsible if you burn out or blow up some device because you plugged it in somewhere. Please check and double check your device's power requirements before plugging them in to any foreign outlet!
The Bottom Line
When in doubt check your manual or the power adapter itself. Have a great trip!
Written by terrywhite on February 4th, 2010 with no comments.
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When Apple introduced the 2nd generation iPod touch one of the features was built-in Audio In support. However, even with the current (3rd generation) iPod touch there is no built-in mic. So you have to get a 3rd party microphone if you want to use Apps that bring audio in. One of my favorite apps is Shazam which can listen to a song that's playing say at a party or on the radio, or even in a movie and then "Tag" it via the internet and tell you what the name of the song, artist and even provide a link to buy it right in iTunes. Well now this kind of app can be used on the iPod touch.
I found this great little Mic
This mike looks like a push pin that goes right into the bottom of your iPod touch. That's it. No software to install or configuration necessary. At this point you can use any 3rd party app that allows you to bring in or record sound. The protective cap is a nice touch and there's also a small loop so that you can string this on a key chain or other type of strap like a Thumb Drive.
What's even more amazing is the price! You can get these for just a couple of bucks here.
What about VoIP Apps?
This mic is not really suitable for VoIP because while it's a great Mic (I just tried a Skype call with it using the Skype App), because it plugs into the same port that the iPod uses for headphones you can't hear the person on the other end of the conversation. It's a mic, not a speaker. Also while it's plugged in it disables the internal speaker. So if you want to do VoIP you're better off getting Apple's Headphone, Microphone and Remote combo here.
Written by terrywhite on January 12th, 2010 with no comments.
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BestAppSite.com is giving away a $50 iTunes Gift Certificate to one lucky reader! See the details here.
Written by terrywhite on January 11th, 2010 with no comments.
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