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Ipod Touch 3.0 Software Update: Waste of Money?

Ipod Touch 3.0 Software Update: Waste of Money?

Ipod_TouchWell, I’ve just purchased, downloaded, and installed the new Ipod Touch software update. I’m going to be honest and say that I think it may have been a waste of money…..

I have a 2nd Gen Ipod Touch, but know others that had 1st Gen. The 2.0 software update was huge. Loads of new features and excting gadgets to play with. But, have Apple reached their peak?

The 3.0 update comes with several new features;

Buy movies, TV shows and audiobooks from iTunes via Wi-Fi, Stereo Bluetooth, Peer-to-Peer gaming, Landscape keyboard in Mail, Notes and Safari, Spotlight search – allowing you to search your entire iPod.Cut, copy, and paste from application to application

    MJ_SearchNot a great deal to get excited about, although the search function is pretty useful. You will find that your home screen now has a page to the left. Navigating to it opens up the search function (see right – I searched my iPod for Michael Jackson) and allows you to search for music, videos, notes, emails, contacts and applications. Very handy if you have a lot of stuff loaded onto it.

    Other than that, not a lot in all honesty……

    The update does stipulate that you can now sync notes between your iPod and your Mac or PC. I use a PC and don’t have any compatible software for this according to iTunes. It seems you have to own Microsoft Outlook, whereas I’m using Windows Mail.

    For those of you that do have Outlook, I’m sure it’s a useful feature.

    Shake to Shuffle

    Another new feature is the ‘shake to shuffle’ option. If you get bored with the song you are listening too, simply shake your iPod and it will randomly select a new one for you. To be honest, I prefer to choose the song I listen too – but I’m sure there will be those of you that enjoy this feature.

    The 3.0 update also offers some parental control, Safari improvements and new language support.

    Ok, the update did not cost an arm and a leg. But it did cost me £5.99 – and I’m not sure it was money well spent. I could have downloaded ‘Bad’ by Michael Jackson for less than that ;-)

    What is your opinion on the 3.0 software update?

    June 28, 2009 0 comments Read More
    The King of Pop Dies

    The King of Pop Dies

    MJ_AlbumI’m sure everybody has already heard – but just in case you have been hiding under a rock for the last 2 days, the musical genius Michael Jackson has died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Thursday afternoon.

    Personally I grew up listening to MJ’s music, and have so many memories. I vividly remember my mother telling me I was going to have a sister whilst listening to the Thriller album on my Sony Walkman when I was 11 years old. I remember it as if it was only yesterday.

    It’s such sad news. Jackson has had a troubled life, but leaves us as a true legend. I’m confident that we will never see another star with such undeniable talent again – certainly not in my lifetime anyway.

    Already we have seen sick jokes plastered around the Internet, and it upsets me that someone feels the need to personally insult somebody who has been dead less than 48hrs.

    My thoughts are with the family at this time.

    There are already conspiracy theories spreading – as always when a big event like this takes place. It was only a matter of time before people with nothing better to do start claiming that the death was faked due to debts, or the pressure of his planned residency at the O2 Arena (due to start next month).

    These theories will not go away. There are still conspiracy theories suggesting that the US Government planned 9/11 almost 8 years after the event.

    But, the fact remains. Michael Jackson – The true king of pop and the number 1 entertainer on the planet – has died. How he died is being investigated with talk of an addiction to painkillers widely reported. At one stage, his doctor was reported as missing leading to cries of foul play.

    Michael Jackson’s Music Tops Charts

    As is always the case when a highly regarded public figure passes away, Michael’s work is now very popular in the charts. All the online retailers are seeing huge demand for Jackson’s music.

    Amazon’s top ten has been taken over by the deceased legend, and the top DVD’s also feature MJ heavily. My top pick is King of Pop, Best Of Michael Jacksonwhich is available for £8.98 and features 17 of his top hits.

    For only £5.18 you can buy a full concert on DVD. Recorded in Bucharest in 1991 during the Dangerous Tour I’ve watched it hundreds of times (literally), and still love it. Highly recommended.

    R.I.P Michael. Thank you for entertaining us with your undeniable talent. I can only hope that people remember you for all the good that you’ve done.

    June 27, 2009 0 comments Read More