Showing posts with label entertainment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label entertainment. Show all posts
Friday, May 10, 2013
Twilight lovers, brace yourselves!
Stephanie Meyer has returned with yet another fantasy romantic book which has
been translated into what we believe to be a boring movie about „polite” aliens
and fake romances. To be honest we don't believe that there are many chances
for „The Host” to capture the hearts of many viewers or become a franchise the
way the „Twilight Saga” did. Although the director made great efforts to make
the movie enjoyable, there is little he could do with the childish story-line.
First of all there are
several similarities between movies (Twilight and The Host). The female
protagonist is a painfully self-sacrificing masochist, with a distinctive eye
color, with no special qualities, who falls in love with a pretty boy. The
unique thing is that we don't have the typical two person relationship, but
some sort of a threesome because Melanie’s mind is occupied by an alien called
Wanderer. The truth is that there is actually an interesting concept in the
movie, but the end result seems more like a draft of something that could have
been. In other words what was most interesting about the movie was treated
superficially and set aside in the favor of love and a predictable happy
ending. Although it is not the most brilliant movie, for those who are
interested in Sci-Fi stories, it can be enjoyable. It might not be worth going
to the cinema, but check out some of the Time Warner Cable Offers and maybe download it in HD quality, because the
effects are actually nice.
The plot-line is
basically about Melanie, her younger brother and her boyfriend who tries to run
away from an invading alien species called „Souls”. The Soul's goal is capture
Earth in a weird way. They take over the body of humans, and transform them
into polite, decent and clean creatures. One of the many things we didn't like
was the shallow approach on Diane Kruger's character, a Seeker who has the
purpose of eliminating any human resistance. There is actually a conflict between
the seemingly peaceful alien race and this Nazi Seeker, who although has an
explanation for her behavior, is not treated in a satisfying manner.
Instead of concentrating
on what could have become an fascinating story about how people are irresponsible
and being controlled by a superior race could change the world, the movie
revolves around the adolescent struggles of a regular girl. Not only does she
have to deal with the changes which come with age, but she has to do it while
her soul is sucked by one of the space invaders.
All in all we believe
that this is nothing more than an extravagant Sci-Fi soap-opera which lacks the
depth of decent fantasy movie. Some actually consider that it might be the
movie that will seal the coffin for any of Meyer's following books, and if it
will indeed be a hit in the box-office it will be because of all the Twilight
fanatics.
Friday, May 10, 2013 0
So you love YouTube and you want to create
videos that people will love as well? You’re not alone and it’s becoming all
the more apparent that people love sharing and watching videos. The wonders of
technology now make this easier than ever before. But making great videos
people love is not as simple as some people think. The fact that anyone can
make a video and share it online today means that there are more videos for the
audience to choose from. You need to do something great to stand out and be
noticed.
Here are 10 ways to create an awesome YouTube video:
1.
Keep it short- By this we mean at least as short as it needs to
be. If your message needs to be a little longer to get the full effect, then go
ahead but be sure to do proper editing and remove any fluff. When the viewer
gets bored, they’re going to click away to someone else’s video.
2.
Be honest- Be real and be who you are, be honest about your
product or cause, be sincere. These are all ways to create a video that will
resonate with the viewer.
3.
Have great quality- You need to make itlook good and you need to
make it sound good.
4.
Have fun- When you have fun, the viewer will have fun watching.
5.
Be descriptive- Use titles, tags and descriptions that tell what
your video is really all about.
6.
Learn from others- See what videos succeed and fail on YouTube and
this will help you know how to plan your own.
7.
Do keyword research- Making the video is only half the battle. To
be seen, you need to market the video correctly so take time to do that keyword
research.
8.
Practice- You know practice makes perfect so just keep making
videos. The more you do, the better you will get at it.
9.
Ask your viewers- You can also ask your viewers for input and find
out more about exactly what they want.
10. Get creative- So many things have been done before. How are your
videos unique? Get creative and you will add more value to your videos and gain
more views.
While
you can pay for Youtube views,
this doesn’t mean you will get the engagement you’re looking for. These are
just numbers and they won’t do much for you in terms of getting interaction on
your videos. However, these 10 tips will help you create awesome videos that
people want to reply to, post on other networks, share with friends and even
subscribe to your channel.
So there you have it- 10 ways to create an awesome YouTube video. What do you think of these tips? Do you have some of your own you want to add?
Author Bio:
Brittany Clark is a video maker who loves to share her experiences with others by writing articles with tips and advice.
Brittany Clark is a video maker who loves to share her experiences with others by writing articles with tips and advice.
Monday, April 29, 2013
No matter where you are going on vacation this
year, somewhere nearby the hot rods and street machines will gather. During the
summer car shows explode all over the country in nearly any place that has a
handy car lot.
Here are some great shows, both to see and to participate in.
Here are some great shows, both to see and to participate in.
Street Rod Nationals in Knoxville,
Tennessee, May 3-5, 2013
The incomparable beauty of the Volunteer State plays perfect host to thousands of pre-1972 customs, muscle cars and hot rods. The Nationals take over most of Tennessee during this time, with rodding and muscle enthusiasts getting out onto the winding roads in the Smoky mountains for at least a week before and after this show. There is outdoor activity of every conceivable type to enjoy in this state, and if you can’t swing a hotel room in Knoxville, there are cabins and campsites all over the place.
Back to the ‘50s in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, June 21-23
This weekend-long event is an absolute blowout, with nearly 12,000 cars showing up to the state fairgrounds every year. There are cars from every era, but there is a heavy emphasis on street rods and 1960s muscle. Northern plains temperatures and beautiful surroundings combine with lots of outdoor noise and visual impact. Minneapolis/St. Paul is one of the largest cosmopolitan areas in North America, so there is plenty of nightlife and accommodations won’t be a problem.
Hot August Nights in Reno, Nevada,
August 6-11, 2013
This event has everything. Thousands of cars from every era, road runs, shows, classic car auctions and barbecues with concerts fill the schedule from start to finish. Hot August Nights is a premium destination for any car enthusiast. Reno, Sparks, and nearby Lake Tahoe play host to smaller events on the previous weekend of August 2. Plenty of hotels and casinos along with national forests, historic ghost towns, and gorgeous scenery mean a great time for the entire family.
Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit,
Michigan, August 17, 2013
If you can’t get out to Hot August Nights, this is the place to be in mid-August. Over 10,000 cars return to their birthplace and cruise famed Woodward Avenue in Detroit. People start coming in for a week before the actual event, and this run is a muscle car lover’s dream. There is plenty of iron from every decade, but the 1960s muscle cars steal the show. Cruising starts at 9 AM and continues until 9 PM. It’s free to drive in this cruise and it’s free to watch it.
Shades of the Past Rod Run in Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee September 6-7, 2013
The Smoky Mountains are full of hot rods all summer long, and the Shades of the Past Rod Run is the big wrap-up of the summer season in the Southeast U.S. Thousands of pre-1972 cars gather in Pigeon Forge, with cruising, barbecues, concerts, and shows packing the Pigeon Forge Parkway all weekend. Early arrivals begin filtering into the valley for a week before the show. The weekend is capped off by the Hot Rod Roundup, where one lucky participant will win an actual hot rod. This year it's a '31 roadster by Alloway.
If you want to experience the great American love affair with the automobile, get out to one of these fantastic shows this summer, and let the kids soak up some horsepower along with the sun.
Author Bio:
Loretta
Markson is a freelance auto blogger. She recently purchased a used truck in her native Houston, Texas, and
plans on traveling to some of these car shows.
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Monday, April 22, 2013
Money plays an undeniably important role in
society, so it's no wonder so many movies revolve around it. Smart money
management is an important skill whether you're rich or just surviving. These
movies all have some valuable lessons to offer when it comes to taking care of
your finances.
Boiler Room – Be Careful with Your Investments
In Boiler Room, a young college dropout begins work with an investment firm selling illegitimate shares. Though the sales tactics are aggressive, the overall company seems clean until the FBI gets involved. The lesson here is never to trust a cold caller offering investment opportunities. Thoroughly research any investment you consider putting your money into.
Trading Places – Don't Let Your Past Hold You Back
Wall Street – Play By the Rules
Wall Street addresses the classic battle between money and morality. This film focuses on the dark and dangerous practice of insider trading. If you haven't learned this lesson from the real life story of Martha Stewart, this movie will help underscore the dangers of this practice. The final lesson is that you should always play by the rules when it comes to the stock market.
The Pursuit of Happiness – Hard Work Will Get You Everywhere
The Secret of My Success – Learn to Act As If
Movies are a fun starting point for financial lessons, but you'll learn even more if you continue your education with real world resources like Fisher Investments Market Minder. Strive to continually learn more and you'll be a financial wizard in no time.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
We live in a world which is scarily turning
digital quicker than we would like. People around the world are constantly
glued to their iPads, iPhones, laptops or computers; investing all their time
in the online realm.
This is no different when it comes to music. Let’s travel back around sixty or seventy years when artists like the Beatles, Elvis, Nick Drake, Led Zeppelin or the Doors only had access to instruments that existed in reality; that they could pick up and play with their hands. In 2013, musicians can access a whole plethora of fantastical instruments and all it takes is a few clicks of a button. Synthetic sound is accessible, cheap and with every year that passes it sounds even better to our ears. In a hundred years, will have synthetically produced sound completely have taken over?
History of Music
German philosopher Nietzsche once said ‘Without music, life would be a
mistake’. From the beginning, mankind and music have always been entwined. The
first evidence of mankind creating musical instruments dates right back 45,000
years ago where Neanderthals carved a flute-like instrument out of a bear’s leg
bone. Travelling through time, the Mesopotamians had harps, the Egyptians had
copper trumpets, the Greeks had water organs, the medieval era had bagpipes,
Sacbuts, Hurdy-Gurdys…the list goes on. Pretty much every era has bought about
the invention of a new instrument. What’s the new instrument for our era? The
synth.
History of
Synthetic Sound
Although synthetic sound was pioneered by
Robert, the first evidence of it dates back another seventy years. In 1896,
Thaddeus Cahill applied for a patent for his own creation; a Telhamonium. This
was an instrument like no other, weighing in at two hundred tonnes and was
powered by twelve electromagnetic generators.
In 1919 a Russian inventory by the name of Leon Theremin masterminded an instrument which didn’t even require touch to make it function, just the waving of hands in an electrostatic field. The sound was hugely eerie and was used by many horror films at the time.
The widespread use of synthesizers wasn’t until the era of Robert Moog in the 60s and 70s. Moog’s creations were something that people had never seen before, spreading by word-of-mouth in the music industry like wildfire. Soon, many bands had started to use synths such as the Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who and Simon and Garfunkel. When the 1980s came about, there was a big demand for synth-pop, and most bands from the time implanted synths in their performance.
Music in 2013
If
you listen to a song in the charts 2013, it is truly hard to tell whether you
are hearing real instruments or well studio engineered digital sound. Digital
synths are more advanced than ever, using mastering equipment in conjunction
with digital audio workstations (DAWs) producers have access to an infinite
amount of sound; be it realistic or synthetic sounding.
Currently there are so many interesting ways to make music. The Wablet is a
form of scanned synthesis. A digitally animated geometric pattern of springs
comes to life as the user touches a surface. The sound is defined by different
parameters of touch, how hard, how quick and where.
The Reactable is another synthetic instrument. The Reactable is described as a modular, visual synthesizer from the future which functions through placing different objects on a surface. Sound is changed through interactions with the objects and their relationships with each other on the surface.
However, are real instruments falling by the wayside as we get carried away with producing sound digitally? The answer is no. Yes, a lot of people are starting to use digital sounds in production because they have access to an unlimited amount of sound at a few clicks of a button…but people will always want to real instruments. These new digital instruments are great, but a reactable is never going to be able to replace a piano or a violin. Not yet, anyway.
The Reactable is another synthetic instrument. The Reactable is described as a modular, visual synthesizer from the future which functions through placing different objects on a surface. Sound is changed through interactions with the objects and their relationships with each other on the surface.
However, are real instruments falling by the wayside as we get carried away with producing sound digitally? The answer is no. Yes, a lot of people are starting to use digital sounds in production because they have access to an unlimited amount of sound at a few clicks of a button…but people will always want to real instruments. These new digital instruments are great, but a reactable is never going to be able to replace a piano or a violin. Not yet, anyway.
As much as digital synths are fantastic, there is nothing better than picking up and mastering an instrument which exists in the real world. The future of music is exciting; it will be full of reinvention and innovation. But at the end of the day, a guitarist will always want to rock out with a real guitar that he see, touch and feel with his fingers.
Author Bio:
Thank you to our guest writer Jen Beswick who is a huge fan of music and how it
has developed. The DV247Korg Synthesizer is one
current product making itself known. We look forward to hearing what products
have caught your ears with its sound?
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
If
you love to dance, and you can’t get the rhythm out of your head, then you’ll
want to carry some dance-related entertainment with you wherever you go. Here
are six great apps for people who love to dance, which you can download to your
iPhone or iPad and access anytime. Enjoy!
Dance
Top 100
Dance Top 100 is an awesome app that lets you instantly check out the Top 100 charts for Dance songs in 23 different countries. You can browse and check out all the hottest dance tracks, save your favorites, and download them directly from the iTunes store. Dance Top 100 also integrates with Last.fm so that you can read artist bios, see photos and album covers, and more. This is a must-have app for dance lovers who like to be up on the latest trends.
Tiny
Nightclub
Tiny Nightclub is a simulation game that lets you play out your fantasies of owning and operating the hottest nightclub around. Tiny Nightclub is similar to The Sims, but it’s focus is on the nightlife. With Tiny Nightclub, you can use your love of dance to keep your nightclub patrons happy. It’s a fun and addicting way to waste some free time when you’re not on the dance floor.
The
Harlem Shake
You simply cannot ignore the latest dance craze that’s been sweeping YouTube - the Harlem Shake. Harlem Shake videos are fun, energetic, and very entertaining. They generally follow the same formula of a slow beginning that suddenly cuts to a wild scene with plenty of shaking. The Harlem Shake apps makes it easy for you to create your own Harlem Shake videos. After you record both parts, the app will splice them together to make the “perfect” Harlem Shake video, which you can then upload and share online.
Bongos
- Dynamic Bongo Drums
This app is excellent for anyone who loves to create music or to dance. With this app, you can create your own beats with the bongos, which are professionally-recorded with real bongo drum sounds. You can play along with other music, and you can also play the cowbell and sticks for more percussion options. If you like to create your own beats to dance to, get this app.
Learn
Bollywood Dance
If you’re a dancer who is always looking to expand your skills and try new dance styles, why not get the Learn Bollywood Dance app? This app provides instructional videos on how to dance Bollywood-style, and it also has workout routines that incorporate the dance moves for excellent cardio exercise. There are more than 35 videos that you can stream or download to watch later.
Dance
Just Like Me
The Dance Just Like Me app features instructional videos starring some of the best professional dancers in the world. Dance Just Like Me gives lessons on swing dance, salsa, line dance, hip-hop, and much, much more. It’s a great way to learn some new moves.
Author:
M.P. Brown writes
for guitarplace.com
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 0
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Which online game is arguably one of the most
popular games enjoyed by folks around the world? It’s not Texas Hold Em’, and
it certainly isn’t Mahjong. Slot machines are pretty popular to play in person,
as well as online; but that isn’t the answer I am looking for either. I’ll give
you hint though. There was a farmer who had a dog—what was that dog’s name?
If you said “Bingo” then you are right on the money. Better yet, if you play
bingo then the money may be right on you if you’re lucky. You have probably
seen several online bingo websites while browsing around the Internet. That
should come as no surprise when you consider the vast abundance of these gaming
portals in existence. Furthermore, with so many different bingo sites vying for
your attention, you will find that many of these sites offer a wide variety of
bingo games. Some of the more popular varieties of these games are featured at www.partybingo.com
and include 75 ball bingo and 90 ball bingo.
75 Ball Bingo:
If you are a resident of the United States or
Canada, and also an avid online bingo player, then chances are good that you
are accustomed to 75 ball bingo, a widely played bingo variant across the area.
In 75 ball bingo, players use cards that are organized into five rows and five
columns. At the top of each column are the letters B, I, N, G, and O,
respectively.
All-in-all, there are 25 squares (5 rows X 5
columns = 25 squares), each containing a number spanning from one to
seventy-five. In the column headed by the letter “B,” you will find numbers
ranging from one to fifteen. In column I, you will find numbers ranging from
sixteen to thirty. You get the idea here, right? The very middle square is a
free space of sorts.
As far as winning goes, there are a number of
creative patterns that are used depending on the particular game host. For
example, there is the classic “straight-across” and “straight-down” patterns in
which every space in a particular row or column is filled. Then there are more
complex patterns such as the “explosion” pattern which resembles the five
pattern on a single die.
90 Ball Bingo:
For those in the United Kingdom (or at least
playing in a UK bingo room) will most likely be playing 90 ball bingo. Not only
is 90 ball bingo considered a traditional bingo game, but it is also the most
popular, spreading like wildfire throughout Europe. Players use cards (commonly
referred to as “tickets”) that are organized into three rows and nine columns;
therefore, there are nine squares in each row. Of those nine squares in each
row, five of them house numbers that span from one, all the way up to ninety.
The other four squares in each row are blank.
There are three sections to the game, which
include a one-line pattern, two-line pattern, and of course, the full house.
Now if you are hunting big game—the jackpot, that is—then you will typically
find that associated with the full house pattern; in other words, you have to
daub out every number on the ticket to achieve a full house, which is rare. The
other two patterns are more common since you only have to get all the numbers
in either one row, or two.
While the 90-ball and 75-ball variants of online bingo are the most widely-played, keep in mind that there are several other varieties of bingo available online as well. For instance, there are coverall bingo games in which players must daub out each and every number on their ticket. Or perhaps if you can’t decide between 90 ball bingo and 75 ball bingo, you could play a hybrid variant, such as 80 ball bingo. Hopefully, regardless of which game you decide to play, you walk away a winner.
Did I hear someone say, “Bingo?”
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
As of 2006, one billion people worldwide were
connected to the Internet, with the highest rates of use in North America: over
two-thirds of that billion are people living in the United States and Canada.
(Source: Uppers, Downers, All Arounders by Darryl S. Inaba & William E.
Cohen.)
The progression of the Internet in terms of ease of use, anonymity, control in the hands of the user, low cost, round-the-clock accessibility, convenience, and availability of pretty much everything imaginable, created exposure to just about anything from the comfort of your own home. The appeal of the Internet is also what has lead many of its users to, what Inaba and Cohen site as, “Internet compulsion disorder” and “Internet addiction disorder.”
The two forms of cyberaddiction are identified by compulsive involvement in chat groups, online game playing, stocks or commodities market watching, online gambling, online sexual relationships and other online activities.
Approximately 6% to 10% of all Internet users display some of these signs of addiction.
Do you, or someone you know, engage in some of these recreational pastimes?How can you tell if there is a problem with Internet usage? Could your online activity be diagnosed as an Internet compulsion disorder or an Internet addiction disorder? Have you considered an intervention for Internet addiction?
A 53-year-old computer addict and self-proclaimed information junkie shares his experience with Internet addiction disorder:
“I tried to combine playing the Net with a home life, so I moved the computer into the family room. My wife said she got to know the back of my head very well, maybe five hours a night. I would be hunched over the computer, occasionally throwing out some miscellaneous fact that I had Googled in between playing solitaire, Minesweeper, or Sudoku.”
If we are following the definition of addiction, which in the world of substance abuse treatment equates to: a progressive disease process characterized by (1) loss of control over use, (2) obsession with use, (3) continued use despite adverse consequences, (4) denial that there is a problem, and (5) a powerful tendency to relapse, then there are ways to easily identify...
The Top 5 Signs You Might Have an Internet
Addiction:
1. Loss of Control Over Use
Have you ever lost track of time while doing something online? Have you found yourself needing more and more time online each time you do something you enjoy on the Internet to reach the same level of satisfaction each time you log on?
If minutes turn into hours without you even realizing it, and you have not taken time away from the computer for hours on end, you may have an Internet addiction, and an intervention for an Internet addiction may be necessary.
2. Obsession With Use
Do you think about being online almost all the time?
Do you take every free opportunity at home, work, or school to go online? And when you are online, do you download more and more each time, and post more and more messages during each visit?
Are you connected to the Internet in some form for closer to 40 hours each week than 8 hours, the average for those who do not show signs of Internet compulsion or addiction disorders?
Do you eat in front of your computer monitor?
Does the thought of an intervention for your Internet usage scare you because it may take you away from being online?
3. Continued Use Despite Adverse Consequences
Neglecting responsibilities to be online, like missing school or work, and continuing to spend a large part of your time online, even when relationships with a spouse, family member, co-worker, or friend have clearly slipped, are sure signs of the need for an intervention for Internet compulsion or addiction.
Additionally, experiencing psychological consequences, such as feeling anxious or irritable when you are not able to go online, points to a compulsion or addiction disorder.
4. Denial That There is a Problem
This one is pretty self-explanatory. If you can answer yes to several of the questions above, but you do not think you have a problem, you are in denial.
If you are reading this for a loved one, and he or she is denying the problem that you see, look into conducting an intervention for Internet addiction.
5. A Powerful Tendency to Relapse
Have you tried to reduce the amount of time you spend on the Internet, or stopped going online altogether, but you can never quite stay strong? It’s time to seek help.
Author Bio:
Ken Seeley, as seen on A&E's
Intervention, is an expert at providing interventions for a variety of addictions including
drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, the Internet and more.
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Make dead
phone batteries a thing of the past with the super slick X-Power – your
foolproof travel charging solution.
The X-Power is an easy to use, portable BATTERY, CHARGER and SPEAKER system in
one, making it super simple to keep your Smartphone, tablet or iPod powered up
wherever you are WITHOUT having to be near an electrical power point!
The X-Power is an easy to use, portable BATTERY, CHARGER and SPEAKER system in one, making it super simple to keep your Smartphone, tablet or iPod powered up wherever you are WITHOUT having to be near an electrical power point!
In
the Box:
The box has
a nice design, this black coloured box has an excellent look and feel.
Once you open the box, you will find the X-Power 3-in-1 Speaker, Battery Charger and Stand and a USB cable to charge the X-Power, the USB is
standard USB and a User
Manual.
First impression:
The X-Power
looks like a Cylindrical Rod and is a bit on the heavier side,
remember it has aspeaker, a 2100 mAh charger and act as a phone
stand, it has a brushed aluminium body and has ‘XDREAM | X-Power’ etched on it,
on further inspection, you will find 4 LEDs that glow when you’re charging the
gadget to indicate the below of power left in it.
We
absolutely loved the way it is designed, looks right out of a Sci-Fi Hollywood
movie.
On the top
the X-Power there is a rotating cover that unveils the USB Slot and a Standard
3.5mm jack to connect your phone directly and play music, the USB slot is to
charge the X-Power and also use the charge to power the Speaker.
This is how
it looks when you swirl the top cap it acts as a stand as well, see photos below...
At the
other end is the speaker that outputs the music you play when your phone or
other gadgets are connected, at first when we saw the X-Power, we thought that
it will just be a normal speaker with Average sound quality and its USP will be
the portable charger butwhen we played music, the sound quality was
extremely wonderful and the amplification was more than what we expected, it is
not explicitly noted anywhere but it feels like there is a Sub-Woofer in there
somewhere and we suspect it to be at the end where the USB slot is.
Usage:
In order to
use the speaker, all you have to do is, swirl the top and connect the phone via
the 3.5mm Jack, and let it rest on the X-Power, yes, that way it acts like a
Stand while playing the music, running out of power? Use the iPhone cable and
connect one it to the Standard USB on the X-Power speaker and the other end to
the iPhone and see it charge while you’re listening to your favourite music.
Description: X-Power 3 in 1 Speaker, Emergency Battery and Stand
Portable speaker, desk stand and
emergency charger all in 1
The X-Power
is a 3-in-1 portable speaker, charger and desk stand for your mobile phone,
tablet computer or MP3 player. It allows you to play music through the
speaker, whilst docking your device at a convenient and easy-to-view angle so
you can still access the internet, emails and text messages without having to
hold your phone or removing it from the speaker. It cleverly detects any
device’s audio signal and turns itself on or off accordingly, saving battery
power.
Built in USB port to charge your device
The X-Power
also has a built in USB port which allows you to connect any USB cable to your
device and it’ll keep your device charged up whilst you’re listening to your
tunes. The X-Power features a 2200mAh lithium battery which has enough power to
give a typical smartphone one full charge from empty. The X-Power itself
can be re-charged with the included lead.
Enjoy your music at high volumes
with the high quality speaker
The high
quality speaker allows you to enjoy your music at high volumes so you can enjoy
your music the way that it’s meant to be heard – loud and clear! The end of the
X-Power rotates and automatically details any audio signal which turns the
speaker on. If the X-Power detects no audio signal, it will automatically
turn the speaker off saving the battery.
Universal compatibility
The speaker
is designed to work with any device which features a 3.5mm audio socket,
meaning not only will it work with most handsets, but will work with tablets
and MP3 players too. Being 3.5mm, the X-Power has universal compatiblity,
meaning if you change your device. you won’t have to change the X-Power.
Specifications:
- Portable
speaker, Desk stand and emergency charger all in 1 product
- Built-in
2200 mAh universal emergency battery
- Powerful
speaker to enjoy music at high volumes
- Compatible
with any device with a 3.5mm audio socket
Final opinion:
For more iPod Nano 7G speakers, visit Lovecases.co.uk
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Long hours
travelling are inherent in our work culture. And it can often mean sacrificing
those little things that make life pleasurable, like reading. Simply put, we
just don’t have the spare time. Enter the humble audio book.
The premise is simple enough, it’s a book you listen to. But it can be something of a revelation to the unacquainted. Probably because listening to audio books just seems so obvious. Yet still, there are few of us that do it with regularity. I mean, how many dreary hours have you spent staring at a cold, grey, murky motorway desperate to get home and go to sleep? Or worse, desperate to try and stay awake before you can even home and go to sleep!
The premise is simple enough, it’s a book you listen to. But it can be something of a revelation to the unacquainted. Probably because listening to audio books just seems so obvious. Yet still, there are few of us that do it with regularity. I mean, how many dreary hours have you spent staring at a cold, grey, murky motorway desperate to get home and go to sleep? Or worse, desperate to try and stay awake before you can even home and go to sleep!
Audio books could open up a whole new world of literature and learning. Now you can finally get round to reading, or, more accurately, listening, to all of those classics that have been on your reading list for the past thirty years. Time can really fly on the road absorbed in a Dickensian world of antiquated England, or a realist depiction of old America with Hemingway, or a world of daleks in a DrWho audio book.
The possibilities of different worlds are endless. And that’s only fiction. Imagine all of the things you could learn in non-fiction with history, travel, culture and biography. If there’s anything you've ever wanted to learn, there isn't an excuse for you because audio books let you turn that time in the car staring at the motorway into a classroom of learning.
If you’re with the family in the car, listening to an audio book can be an excellent way of bonding via a shared experience. It’s all a bit familiar because once upon a time, listening to a book in a group was the norm. Before the introduction of pocket paperbacks, families would read in groups together. That was just how it was done. Likewise, in the car, an absorbing adventure book will keep adults entertained and, perhaps most usefully, keep kids quiet.
You might be concerned that listening to an audio book would distract you from driving. But more often than not, it’s the boredom of driving itself that keeps you from concentrating on the road. Having something else to do while driving keeps your brain active, concentrated, and reminds you to keep your eye on the road. In all reality, listening to an audio book while driving will actually help you focus.
Hopefully, this will encourage you to make that all important first purchase. Once you've decided on your reading material, you can download audio books and put them straight onto your MP3 player. This should plug into the car stereo simply enough. Audio books are easy, practical and straightforward. And, best of all, it costs no more than an ordinary book!
Monday, February 25, 2013 0
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