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Greta Simpson on August 30th, 2007
Rumours are swirling in the techno-loving world that Apple are about to release a bevvy of beautiful new iPods.
Amongst possible new music gadgets on offer are a large touch-screen video iPod and a revamped iPod Nano (perfect for the Christmas stocking!). Apple’s iPod dominates the portable music player market; these stylish little MP3 players have great functionality and are intuitive to use (even if you’re an iPlod like me).
Late last year, iTunes finally made an appearance on our shores, giving Kiwis the chance to stock up their iPods with hours of fine music. They’ve got more than two million songs to choose from, so your ears will never be short of fresh tunes! And these days, with portable devices having a capacity of up to 80GB, it’s not just music but movies, podcasts, audiobooks and photos that can be stored on your iPod for easy transportation, listening and viewing.
Check out the range of MP3 players in our directory, and take your pick for music goodness anytime, anywhere!
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Greta Simpson on July 5th, 2007
I decided my first blog post just had to be on podcasts. They’re brilliant. If you haven’t caught the pod-bug yet, beware – it can quickly become addictive. For those who aren’t in the know, the word ‘podcast’ is a blend of ‘iPod’ and ‘broadcast.’ The new word has even made it into the Oxford dictionary:
podcast n. a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar programme, made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal audio player.
The thing is, there are blogs on just about anything. Whether you’re into music, reading, cars, travel, comedy or computers, there’s a podcast for you. There are heaps of podcasts from around the world, all available on the world wide web, but there are also places to go for podcasts with a Kiwi flavour. If you don’t believe me, go to our New Zealand podcast category or check out my latest find – the audio download section on the Radio New Zealand site. Go there for intelligent audio programmes, interviews and news that you’ve missed during your working day.
My pick of the moment: their Advancing Environmental Sustainability series. In these discussions, hosted by Kathryn Ryan, experts examine the state of the environment 20 years on from the creation of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. But it’s not all doom and gloom for the world: contributors put forward suggestions for a sustainable future. It’s well worth a listen for anyone who cares about the environment!
