The name iPod was proposed by Vinnie Chieco. The name recalls the famous phrase used in 2001: A Space Odyssey movie: Open the pod bay door, Hal! Originallly, the phraserefers to the EVA Pods of the Discovery One spaceship. The current iPod models user several color schemes.
The iPod line uses many accessories. Many of them are made by Apple, but a large number of accessories is marketed by third party companies. Some accessories add extra features, such as sound recorders, wired remote controls, FM radio tuners, audio/visual cables for TV connections. Some of them offer unique features like the Nike+iPod pedometer and the iPod Camera Connector.
The iPod line can play various audio file formats including MP3, AAC/M4A, Protected AAC, AIFF, WAV, Audible audiobook, Apple Lossless and more. It can display JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and PNG image file formats. Fifth and sixth generation iPod Classics, as well as third generation iPod Nanos, can play MPEG-4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) and QuickTime video formats (with some restrictions).Note that the iPod cannot play music files from competing music stores that use rival-DRM technologies like Microsoft’s protected WMA or RealNetworks’ Helix DRM.
As to video games, they are playable on various versions of iPods. Third parties like Sega, Square Enix, Namco, Electronic Arts, Hudson Soft all making games for the iPod. The games are in the form of .ipg files.
iPod line includes the following models: iPod classic, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod shuffle. Each of the models has its generations, that’s updated versions of the model.
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Just to point out, the iPod touch is perfect for children under 12 who do not need a phone service, but like a portable device for app availability. I am confused why so many adults can not understand this. If I had to guess, Apple was thinking of children when marketing the iPod touch.
I have a 4th gen ipod I am trying to reinstall the firmware but I can’t seem to find it at the apple company. The ipod will not connect to my computer or charge properly, but today it seems to be charging now for some reason.
I would like to know were can I find the firmware for my ipod 4th gen no. A1099 color. Can you help me.
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