Windows 8 - The most awaited one from Microsoft

               Windows 8 is here. With upgrades, new Windows 8 PCs and Windows RT devices now released, this is our definitive verdict on the full, finished Windows 8 operating system. If you've been following Windows 8 through the development process, especially if you've tried the Release Preview, Windows 8 won't surprise you. The changes between the Release Preview and RTM aren't major, except possibly the removal of Aero Glass transparency from desktop windows and turning Do Not Track (DNT) on by default.

         The real difference between this and previous versions is that Windows 8 is finished; it's polished and smooth, with even better performance than in the previews, and none of the rough edges left. Even the previously disappointing Modern UI-style apps such as Mail, Calendar, Messaging and People are slick, sleek and far more functional.However, there is still work to do with these apps and Microsoft knows it - it released a major update to them on 10 October and several other updates subseqently. Many of the apps are now useful and engaging rather than frustrating. This is Microsoft putting it all together. The company has also just released a major 170MB Windows 8 update to improve performance, battery efficiency and power management.

The good: Windows 8 embraces the future wholeheartedly. Log-in and boot times are fast, the apps look gorgeous, and the Sync feature brings seamless transition between devices.  

The bad: The learning curve is steep and in-app navigation isn't obvious. There are just too many known unknowns here.  

The bottom line: Microsoft makes an aggressive, forward-thinking, and bold statement for the future of PCs with Windows 8, and vast security and speed improvements more than justify the $40 upgrade price.

iPod
The iPod is a media player from Apple launched wayback in November 2001. It is a handy device with built in storage capabilities relaxing from the burden of carrying audio tapes, CDs etc which are required to enjoy the multimedia content on walkmans, discmans etc. My first walkman from Philips used to work with cassettes and a big headset which i enjoyed for over a couple of years. Todays trend where all Apple lovers will follow are the iPods which come in lot more versions and different generations for every version released.

Classic : the original iPod

The iPod classic is a simple, easy to use iPod option that still has most of the "goodies" you'd find on some of the sleeker more popular models. An iPod classic will typically come with more drive space available than most of the other models, with options all the way up to 160 GB of space. To put that in perspective, a 160 GB iPod Classic would be able to hold roughly forty THOUSAND songs in mp3 format! Through iTunes you can also download movies, music videos, podcasts, books, games, photos, and much much more. All of this content can easily be put on you iPod Classic and played or viewed on the 2.5 inch color LCD display.

iPod Mini

The iPod mini was a distinct iPod that was physically smaller than the main iPod line, which is the reason why it was the first iPod ever to feature a clickwheel. While these iPods also had a dock connector, accessories needed to be specifically designed to work with a mini due to their smaller size. These iPods come in a variety of colors, including grey, pink, green, blue and gold. Many manufacturers create differently colored accessories to match an iPod. The iPod minis were given a 6GB HD, giving consumers the choice as whether to buy a 4GB or 6GB iPod mini.

iPod Nano

iPod Nano - This unit is maller than the iPod, and cheaper too. Its dimensions are 1.6 x 3.5 x .27 inches, Apple compares its thickness to that of a pencil. It also has a full color screen to help you manage your music, but it can not play videos. Storage options for the iPod Nano are 1, 2 or 4 Gigabytes in size.The 4 Gigabyte iPod Nano can hold up to 1,000 songs or 25,000 photos. It comes in black or white (no U2 edition)

iPod Shuffle

This is the smallest and cheapest iPod. Its dimensions are 3.3 x .98 x .33, or about the size of a pack of gum. It does not have a screen at all and instead uses a slider control on the back to choose how your songs will be played, either in order of "shuffled" where the iPod randomly chooses songs for you. (The shuffle feature is also available on the iPod and the iPod Nano). It comes in 512 Megabytes or 1 Gigabyte in size. The 1 Gigabyte size can hold approximately 240 songs.

iPod Touch

The iPod touch takes the mp3 world to the next level. While it still does store and play music like all of the rest, the iPod touch has a 3.5 inch MultiTouch wide screen viewer taking this mp3 player up a notch. With the iPod touch you can play games, watch movies, watch videos, read books, etc. iPod touch has support for Wi-Fi and multi-touch interface. It has a native web browser and can connect wirelessly to iTunes store and video sharing sites such as YouTube. iPods are getting trendy with their designs and features, with the latest iPods have several advanced features such as Bluetooth and remote earphones.iPod touch (4th generation) is available in a 8 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB configuration. It has two built-in cameras and is available in white and black.