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February 1, 2010
• Vol.7 Issue 2 Page(s) 62 in print issue | |
Downloads For Your Portable Lifestyle Add Capabilities To Your Gadgets | |
 We bet that you carry at least one portable gadget with you on a regular basis. To further enhance your portable device, you can download media content, firmware updates, and extra programs that add new features. In this article, we’ll examine some of the most popular downloads for your portable gadgets. For Music Lovers It seems as though just about every on-the-go gadget, including portable gaming systems and GPSes, can play music these days. If you’re looking for tunes to play on your device, there are a number of music download services that fill the bill. If you’re looking for a gift for the music aficionado in your life, consider purchasing a prepaid music download card from a local CE retailer. These are available for a particular music download service, and recipients can redeem the card’s value for the digital media they want by entering the card’s code on the music download site. GPS Enhancements To find and plan your driving routes, GPS devices reference preloaded maps. If you’ve never updated your GPS’ maps, you’ll more than likely find the information your GPS is delivering is inaccurate due to road construction or moved businesses. Instead of dealing with a GPS that constantly recalculates its directions, you can purchase a map update. The update will download onto your PC, and once you connect your GPS to your computer via a cable, your GPS will upload the most up-to-date map information. If you’re traveling outside the United States, you may need to purchase maps for the region you’re traveling in. GPS manufacturers’ Web sites may also let you download new services for your device, such as real-time traffic or weather forecasts. Smartphone Downloads With a keyboard, monitor, and an Internet connection (assuming you have a data plan), smartphones are capable of much more than making phone calls and checking emails. Almost every mobile operating system offers an “app store,” where you can search through a catalog of applications and download programs to enhance the functionality of your smartphone. Whether you’re looking for productivity applications, such as financial or word processing software, or a game to kill some time, you can find plenty of options that will suit your needs and help you get the most out of your phone. The app stores also offer a variety of ringtones, wallpapers, and other fun content. by Nathan Lake Digital Audio Books Need to relax on a hot summer day? A digital audio book format is ideal for people who don’t want to carry around a bulky book. Most portable music players are compatible with a variety of audio book formats, so you can download your favorite title to listen to. |
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