Thursday, July 29, 2010

How To Import Music into iTunes, iPod and iPhone - Setting the Importing Preferences

This Article is Part of Beginners Guide to iPod, iTunes, iPod Touch and iPhone.

Although importing music from an audio CD takes a lot less time than playing the CD, it still takes time, so you want your import settings to be correct before starting. Pay a visit to the Importing Preferences window (iTunes--Preferences on a Mac, or Edit--Preferences in Windows), and then click the Importing button. The Importing preferences appear.

The Import Using pop-up menu gives you the opportunity to set the type of encoding — this is perhaps the most important choice — and the Setting pop-up menu offers different settings depending on your choice of encoder.
Encoding is a complicated subject and requires a whole guide of its own. For a quick and pain-free ripping session, select from among the following encoders in the Import Using pop-up menu based on how you plan to use your iTunes library:


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_ AAC Encoder: We recommend the AAC for all uses. (However, AIFF is better if you plan to burn another CD with the songs and not use them in your iPod.) Select the High Quality option from the Setting pop-up menu.
You can convert a song that’s been ripped in AIFF or WAV to AAC or MP3. However, ripping a CD with one encoder might be more convenient — and after that, you can rip it again with a different encoder. For example, you might import Sgt. Pepper with the AAC encoder for use in your Mac and iPod, and then import it again with the AIFF encoder, calling the album “Sgt. Pepper-2” or something, in order to burn some songs on a CD. After burning the CD, you can delete “Sgt. Pepper-2” to reclaim the hard drive space.

_ AIFF Encoder: Use AIFF if you plan on burning the song to an audio CD.
AIFF offers the highest possible quality, but AIFF also takes up lots of space. If you use AIFF, select the Automatic option from the Setting pop-up menu. Don’t use AIFF format for songs to be transferred to your iPod — convert them first to AAC or MP3.

_ Apple Lossless Encoder: Use the Apple Lossless encoder for songs that you intend to burn onto audio CDs and for playing on iPods — the files are just small enough (about 60-70 percent of the size of the AIFF versions) that they don’t hiccup on playback.

_ MP3 Encoder: Use the MP3 format for songs that you intend to burn on MP3 CDs or use with MP3 players or your iPod — it’s universally supported. If you use MP3, select the Higher Quality option from the Setting pop-up menu.

_ WAV Encoder: WAV is the high-quality sound format that’s used on PCs (like AIFF), and it also takes up a lot of space. Use WAV if you plan on burning the song to an audio CD or using it with PCs. If you use WAV, select the Automatic option from the Setting pop-up menu. Don’t use WAV for songs to be transferred to your iPod — convert them first to AAC or MP3.


The Importing Preferences window offers the following options, which you set before ripping a CD:


_ Import Using: Set this pop-up menu to the encoder. For more information about encoders.


_ Setting: Set this pop-up menu to High Quality for most music. You can change this setting to get better quality or use hard drive space more efficiently.

_ Play Songs While Importing: Select this check box to play the songs at the same time that you start ripping them. This option slows down the speed of importing, but hey — you get to listen to the music right away.

_ Create File Names with Track Number: Select this check box to include the track number in the file names created by iTunes for the songs that you rip.

_ Use error correction when reading Audio CDs: While it reduces the speed of importing, select this check box to use error correction if you have problems with audio quality or if the CD skips (not every skipping CD can be imported even with error correction, but it may help).

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Windows Tablet 'UMPC891'

The Chinese company Shenzhen Sinchun Electronic has developed a new tablet with Intel, the UMPC891 . This device features an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz, 2GB of RAM and up to 250 GB solid state drive (SSD).

Other features of UMPC891, Windows Tablet:

* 8.9-inch screen with 1024 x 600 pixels
* Intel GMA 950 Integrated Graphics
* Wi-Fi 802.11b / g
* Bluetooth
* 10/100 Ethernet
* 1.3 megapixel camera
Card reader
* 3 USB ports
* D-Sub analog connector for connecting an external monitor
* Windows XP or Windows 7
No information on the release date and what the price.

Ford Explorer 2011, Official Images And Video


After much waiting and endless images of the model said nothing, at last today, Ford unveiled the awesome new 2011 Explorer. An SUV that will talk and that will be a global brand model (will be sold in 90 countries). It is the fifth generation since its inception in 1990.
The new Explorer is a new direction in the segment of the SUVs in the U.S. and the world as it presented them more efficient engines and better driving behavior. It was developed with the same platform as the Flex and Taurus. It has seven seats.

In the front we see some new lenses (very nice but also very aggressive), an imposing grille (with two chrome lines) integrated bumpers, and lights.
On the side we appreciate the impressive wheels, a straight waist line (reminiscent of the Taurus), a pleasant and attractive glass surface, and various chrome accents. And in the back we see a similar optics to the front, a large chrome, and a large lid spoiler and trunk. "
The interior is almost a luxury car, this includes: the SYNC system, high quality materials, radar systems to monitor blind spots, cruising speed of Pre-Crash warning with automatic braking sensors, tire pressure and alerts traffic incident, airbags integrated in seat belts (inflatable in the rear seats), the system called Advance Trackwith (improved traction control), and the package MyFord Touch.
The engine consists of an EcoBoost 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 237 hp at 5,500 rpm and 250 lb-ft of torque 1,700 rpm, and a 3.5-liter Ti-VCT 290 hp V6 (with consumption will be below 10 litres/100 km). Both with a gearbox 6-speed. The price was not yet released.


Ford Explorer 2011 Features include:
  • MyForddriver connect technology including 4.2-inch LCD screen
  • MyKey owner control feature
  • Air filtration system
  • Media hub
  • Easy Fuel® capless fuel filler system
  • Cruise control
  • Power windows, with one-touch down for driver
  • Power door locks with child safety rear door locks
  • Tilt/telescoping steering column
  • Four 12-volt power points
  • Cargo hooks
Explorer XLT includes standard content and adds:
  • Automatic headlamps
  • Six-speed SelectShift Automatic
  • Heated sideview mirrors with LED signal indicators and security approach lamps
  • SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad
  • Reverse sensing system
  • Perimeter alarm
Explorer Limited includes all base and XLT content, plus:
  • PowerFold® sideview mirrors with driver's side memory
  • Ambient lighting
  • Adjustable pedals with memory functionality
  • Cargo net
  • Dual-zone electronic temperature control
  • 10-way power driver's seat, with power recline and lumbar
  • Electrochromic interior mirror
  • Rear view camera
  • Remote start system
  • 110-volt outlet
  • MyFord Touchdriver connect technology
  • Intelligent Access with push-button start
  • Universal garage door opener

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