How does an iPod work?
Ever wondered how an iPod’s Click Wheel works? The answer is… *magic*. Ok, seriously. Actually the answer is something called capacitive sensing which works because of the conductive capacity of your skin.
No, I did not suddenly become an electronics whiz. I merely stumbled upon this Howstuffworks article on how iPods work. The article also answers a common question that pops up when playing with the iPod:
“If your finger controls the Click Wheel because your finger is a conductor, why can’t you control the Click Wheel with a paper clip?”
Find out how the iPod’s Click Wheel and other bits work in the article. Now you’ve got the perfect subject of conversation for your date this weekend.
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Interesting stuff…
Hi everyone.
What's a good alternative to the IPOD?
I'm wondering if any of you can recommend a good MP3 player that is comparable to the IPod but WITHOUT they hype and price tabe to go with it.
I was at the apple store a few days ago, and really liked the new 40GB or 80GB IPods that also show video, but was wondering if I could get the same kind of funcationality without that heftly price tag.
that is absouletly wrong men ! How would it work Just by magic . You guys are stupd
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