Archive for November, 2009
Music Phones: a League of Its Own
The label Music Phone alludes to a genre of mobiles that are dedicated primarily to the functionality of music. The appellation becomes a misnomer if the tag is applied to just about any phone with a Music Player. Music Phones form a league of their own. Like other phones they can possess abilities aplenty. These may include imaging, messaging, calling, entertainment, etcetera. However, the defining character of a Music Phone is its reserve of dedicated music capabilities.
The phenomena named Music Phones began post the conception and success of iPod’s. Apple, harbinger of the iPod technology accorded users the latitude to carry and hear music at their own convenience. Mobile manufacturers took inspiration from this and integrated the feature in the body of the phone. The act was propelled by a mounting aspiration to package as many technology based applications in a mobile as possible, and to make these devices completely indispensable. Portability and compactness became the unique selling points of dedicated phones.
Magnates of mobile industry launched products with enhanced music functionalities. Sony Ericsson launched the Walkman series. The catalog enlists some of the best models in the music phone category. Nokia added state-of-the art music features and added the title Music Edition to their Music Phones. Motorola launched the ROKR series. Each of the brands innovated brand specific technologies. For instance, Nokia catapulted the Nokia Xpress Music feature. Phones laced with this feature can play songs in multiple formats. They can connect to radio stations and play audio-visuals. Such phones have large storage and can provide quick access to songs. Sound clarity and musical effects are of the highest order.
Sony Ericsson’s Walkman phones have customized features such as TrackID, Mega Bass, Play Now, and Music DJ. Music Phones such as these have keys dedicated especially to the task. They expedite access to Playlists, genres, and formats.
Today, Music Phones partake of the best technologies. Their success tells the story of their worth and serviceability. Establishing merit in the market, Music Phones are simultaneously making marks on the lives of users across the globe.
Taking Care of your Classical Electric Guitar
• Guitars normally require very little maintenance. However, a little care in handling and storage will protect your investment for many years to come.
• Never expose your guitar to high temperature and humidity. For example, don’t leave your guitar in a hot car or in direct sunlight. Typical heat damage consists of warped soundboards and unglued (detached) bridges.
• Never lean the guitar on furniture or the wall. The guitar is unstable (the lower bout is round) and can easily fall and be damaged. Always store your guitar in a case or on a guitar stand.
• Wash your hands before playing. Dirt and oil will clog and corrode the strings and diminish considerably the sound and life of your strings. To provide best protection use a guitar cover in order to avoid dirt and scratches.
• Handle the guitar only by the neck. Squeezing the top and body will damage the delicate soundboard bracing.
• Wipe your guitar off with a soft cotton or mircofiber cloth after playing. Clean and polish your guitar occasionally with a light polish. Do not use heavy paste waxes as they eventually build up into a thick, vibration muffling coating.