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iPad/iPhone/iPod to Computer Transfer has new update to compatible with new iPhone iOS 5.x series.

1. iPad/iPhone/iPod to Computer Transfer is the professional Transfer which can manage iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch/iPod content, and import and export files from devices to computer.
2. Back up and restore all files from iPod, iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to recover any lost or missing music.
3. Works with all iPod, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch models, new update to compatible with new iPhone iOS 5.x series.

Free download to try iPad/iPhone/iPod to Computer Transfer for windows

As we know, iPhone SIM card only copy to iPhone, but iPhone can't copy it back to the SIM card with the former that is used for iPhone. We can find ways to begin by syncing your iPhone contacts over to Gmail, then move all of your iPhone contacts over to your Google account, which will be synced to your new Android device during it's initial setup.

 

Here I outline the ways that you can avail to transfer contacts easily and quickly to the new phone not like some iPhone accessories but iphone share within yourself. The process of transferring the contacts may vary in accordance to the model and the OS of your handset, even Android Tablet or iPad. As mentioned, from iphone to android phone, or from android phone to iphone.

 

Transfer contacts from iPhone to Android phone, there is a simple initial load. Login to gmail and export your contacts to contacts.vcf . Then email contacts.vcf to your carrier provided account (for example: name#pm. theideasforgift.com # of @). Then open the attachment on iPhone and allow your iPhone to import all contacts. It's done.

 

Another, if you want to move other contents like music, video or ebooks from your previous mobile phone like iPhone to the brand new Blackberry or android phone, iPad/iPhone/iPod to Computer Transfer can help you back up songs, videos, photos, playlists, podcasts, Folder Rule and more to any folder on your computer desktop directly with auto-scans your iPod, iPad or iPhone device when running. The details will then get transferred to your new phones from your computer. Besides, you can manage ipod/ipad/iphone contents together if you want.

For users of Windows Mobile, such as Samsung or HTC, Microsoft's Device Center or ActiveSync applications can be used to copy the contacts to your computer through Outlook. For transfer of contacts from a Windows Phone to another, it can be easily done with help of Microsoft's My Phone service. It's said the service will shut down, if so, it's really a pity if it really done for windows users.

Use Mobical, an online service that is available free and is also compatible with mobile phones like Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson etc. All you need to do is setup the application in your old phone and create a backup of contacts in the cloud. Then again setup Mobical in your new handset and enjoy automatic download of all the contacts from the old to the new one.

If your mobile phone is internet enabled, then you can transfer mobile Phone Contacts via app online and it becomes much easier. You can transfer your contacts freely and will not even require the help of a computer, but have not for iphone yet.

What is you want for christmas 2011? A question we get a lot is, What’s a good gift on a budget?

If you’re stuck on a gift idea for Christmas presents or just want to know some good Christmas gifts ideas 2011, it’s the right way you doing now.

 

when Looking for Christmas Gifts 2011, what to consider first?

 

It is important that you consider the following when choosing Christmas giftts. You need to know the likes and tastes of the person you are getting the gift for, that’s the most important. The price is also important to consider when buying a cheap Christmas gift. You do not want to buy a gift that is not within your budget range.

 

Tips:

Ensure that you do not buy the person a gift that you had previously bought them as this will show lack of creativity on your part.

 

 

Following is the Christmas gifts listing 2011 different from traditional gifts, just take referrence:

 

1. The most known kind of Christmas gifts 2011 are the Christmas cards.

Cards that are designed to convey a Christmas message to the intended persons you are offering the card.

Anyway, you can get free christmas cards as greetings, free download them.

 

2. Toys for both children and adult. The most attactive is remote controll helicopter, which can play both indoor and outdoor, and it’s amazing for both kids and adults.

Models of rc helicopter under $100 from theideasforgift:

 

A. Iphone/iPad/iTouch Controlled RC I-helicopter

This 3.5CH New RC Helicopter is controlled using  iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. The iHelicopter is controlled using iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. All you need to do is download the controller App from the App Store and plug in the transmitter. A full metal body increases the strength of the helicopter and prevents damages upon crashes. The coaxial structure helps the helicopter to fly stably.

 

B. 3CH Metal Mini RC Helicopter

3CH Metal Mini RC Helicopter SYMA S107 S Remote Radio Control RTF GYRO with miniature size&light; weight. Super wide infrared control miniature design for indoor flying.

 

3. If you know a man who loves iphone, then, get he/she iphone-related christmas gift, so buy him something he'll use on iphone like iPhone Cases – top 2 most unique and useful iphone cases

 

A. iPhone Battery case

 

Anker Eix 1700mAh External Battery CasePower Skin for iPhone 4 - Black, this Eix Power Skin (iPhone 4 Battery case) for iPhone 4 will give you the freedom to use your iPhone 4 without the daily worry of running...

 

B.ID Credit Card iPhone 4 / 4S case

 

ID Credit Card iPhone 4 / 4S case combines a wallet and protective case. 

 

It’s just a part of iphone accessories, you can share more here.

 

4. For mom or dad, or family member who love movies, videos, and funny, get he Christmas software, which can make christmas videos for memory and can be download free.

 

A. Video Converter ultimate, All-in-one DVD&Video converter and DVD burner to convert videos/audios among formats, even convert video to 3D video, including HD and AVCHD videos and burning dvd fast.

 

B. DVD Ripper Platinum, Rip DVD to popular video and audio formats even HD video with excellent quality and directly rip DVD to any video/audio format for playbacks.

 

C. iPhone Software pack, special for iphone fans, because it is packed with powerful iPhone software - DVD to iPhone Converter, iPhone Movie Converter, iPhone Transfer, iPhone Ringtone Maker, and iPhone SMS Transfer. A Complete solution for iphone you have.

 

5. Ready for christmas party. If you have a christmas, then get the most attractive party gadget, like Shure PGX24 SM58 Performance Gear. It includes PGX2/SM58 Handheld Transmitter and PGX4 Diversity Receiver. Legendary live performance featuring superior clarity and warmth. Ideal for lead and backup vocals. Or something similar can sevice the whole party.

 

After all, that’s part of christmas gifts 2011 we get survey, how about your ideas? Any ideas is unique ideas and we insist on, share can make more fun.

 

Cheer for the unique 2011 christmas.

 

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From Brittanie

About once a month, I am asked to convert an instructional DVD into a MindBites lesson series. Unfortunately, this is easier said then done. In order to get files off of a DVD, you have to rip them, a process that involves decrypting, converting and compressing. To do this, you need a special program called a DVD ripper. When used right, DVD rippers are a video editor's best friend. They can convert .VOB_TS files (native DVD files) into multiple video formats such as MP4 and MOV, extract editable high-quality movie files as well as compress them into suitable web-optimized files. However, there are way too many on the market and most of them are not worth a rip. To be able to rip successfully, you must use a DVD ripper with fundamental features including ease of use, speed, multiple output options and customizable settings. This article helps to understand the features of a good DVD ripper and at the end reviews 2009's best DVD ripping applications for MAC and PC.

Before we get started, though, it's important to note that we only rip DVDs when we are asked to do so by someone that owns the rights to the DVD material (but unfortunately no longer has the original content files to upload as MindBites lessons). Ripping DVDs, in most cases, is a form of pirating digital content, which is something we take very seriously at MindBites.  There are reasons you might need to rip content from a DVD, but please respect the rights of the owners of that content. They don't steal things from you, so unless they've told you it's okay, please don't steal things from them.

1. Ease of use

If the program has a walloping amount of features but they are hidden behind a dysfunctional user experience design, then you're better off without it. It looks good and sounds good, but you can't understand how to use any of it. Don't be fooled into buying a product that isn't user-friendly. Always take advantage of a product's trial period to determine if it fits your workflow.

2. Speed

Let's face it–if it takes over an hour to rip an hour of footage off a DVD, then it is not ripping fast enough. Consider the following as a rule of thumb: the time it takes to rip a DVD should be half the time of the length of the DVD. I had this problem with Cinematize–it ripped beautifully, but took forever! If you're ripping multiple DVDs, you want a tool that rips quality at a fast rate.

3. Video format&codec; options

First, ask yourself where the final video is going to be viewed: on the web, on an electronic device, on TV or on a DVD? Each device uses different video format and codec compression settings. A video format is a file that contains digital information. A codec is a compressor/decompressor that codes digital information into a suitable file size for playback. For example, a DVD uses a semi-lossy video format called MPEG-2 while a computer monitor streams smaller MP4 or highly-compressed MOVs. A good DVD ripping application would have the ability to choose from several different video formats (MP4, MOV, AVI,&MPEG-2) and codec options (H.264, MPEG-4, WMV). Do not purchase a DVD ripper that cannot rip for different viewing devices.

4. Frame size resolution&aspect ratios

When ripping a DVD, usually it is best to use the current frame size and keep the original aspect ratio. However, for online playback, it is necessary to change the pixel aspect ratio to square (1.0) pixels from the TV NTSC standard rectangular (.9) pixels. Without these options, your ripped media might look stretched or distorted. Since most DVDs are ripped to be viewed on a computer device, a good DVD ripper should have these options for output.

5. Bitrate manipulation

This is the key to ripping high quality videos. Bitrate is the amount of information that is stored in one frame of video. A low bitrate creates small files that are highly compressed while a high bitrate creates large files that are less compressed. Rule of thumb: To rip a high quality video choose a high bitrate (1000-3000 kbps), to rip a low quality video choose a low bitrate (500-800 kbps). Most DVD rippers have video presets with attached bitrates, but most are without custom setttings to change video and audio bitrates. A good DVD ripper provides control over variable bitrates.

6. Media selectivity

This is a great option if only a portion of the DVD is going to be used. Most DVD rippers can selectively rip chapters but others can even go so far as to rip a section of a chapter. DVDxDV Pro (for MAC only) is a great tool for ripping specific timecodes but it's jinky interface and junky application is not worth the time it takes to do it. But, definitely choose a DVD ripper that can at least rip selected chapters off a DVD versus the whole DVD.

7. Batch conversion support

Obviously, if the DVD allows for segmented ripping, then it should also offer a batch compression feature. If not, then another application should be considered. Roxio Toast (for MAC only) is wonderful for selecting or deselecting multiple chapters to convert. In one session, it can handle ripping a batch of chapters without having to rip one at a time.

8. Conversion diversity

Conversion diversity is the total range of video files that the software can accept and convert into another video format. An author once gave us a folder of .VOB_TS files which are the files found on an authored DVD. We had to find a DVD ripper that could also convert these .VOB media files into editable .MOV formats for our own use. Luckily for us, Toast can also convert .VOB_TS files into any video format necessary. Not all DVD rippers can convert files; this is definitely an asset of great DVD rippers that makes them superior to good ones.

9. Encryption/decryption capability

Today, this is almost a given; most DVD rippers can decrypt, convert and compress. But it used to be that two applications were necessary to rip a DVD: one to decrypt the copy protection and remove region codes, another to convert and shrink the media into a suitable format. Now, most DVD rippers do both but one should not assume; always double-check.

10. Picture deinterlacing, cropping & scaling

Most DVDs are interlaced for CRT TV viewing. Interlaced video is not correctly displayed on progressive scan monitors such as a computer monitor. On computer monitors, interlaced video displays zig-zag, comb-like lines during scenes with lots of movement. In order to get rid of the combing effect, the media needs to be deinterlaced. A good DVD ripper will have a deinterlacing option. Cropping and scaling features enable 16:9-to-4:3 video conversions. If a widescreen 16:9 DVD needs to play on a fullscreen 4:3 TV, this option can convert the image and elimnates the need to use another program.

A good DVD ripper will have most if not all of the features I listed above. There are a plethora of them out on the market, but only a few meet my standards. Here is a list of the DVD rippers that I think are the best DVD ripping software of 2009:

1. MPEG Stream Clip FREE! Both MAC and PC

The first ripping tool I ever used!; works well on both operating systems. And it's free! It can rip and convert any DVD into any video format. I definitely recommend purchasing it above other programs. Only downside is that it does not rip uncompressed audio which means it has to render in Final Cut Pro and most non-linear editing programs.

2. Handbrake FREE! Both MAC and PC

If you're into free stuff, then you'll love Handbrake. It's a great program for what it is–free. It also has a simple user interface that makes it very attractive to newbie rippers.

3. DVD Fab FREE! PC-only

Another free app with lots to love!

(Not as highly rated, but still usable DVD ripping software)

DVD Ripper Platinum $39-PC/$45-MAC

The Platinum version of DVD Ripper software, I like the friendly userface and the video edition to crop my video clip and setting parameter for my iPod and Blackberry. But when I go to copy DVD to backup my DVDs, I know what to get is the DVD Copy software.

FFMpegX FREE! MAC-only

DVD Maker $39.95 PC-only

DVD Decrypter FREE! PC-only

Hope this information was helpful and please feel free to share with our community what DVD rippers you fancy or don't fancy so much (and why) by leaving a comment below!

It's a big day for Apple in San Francisco – Sep. 9th. It's a music event for Apple with its "Rock and Roll" theme and the appearance of Steve Jobs. This is an iPod theme event with iPod Touch 3G and the new iPod Nano.

It's an iPod-themed event. "It is September. The leaves start to turn, and that's typically when Apple refreshes a new bumper crop of iPods." Michael Gartenberg, an analyst for market researcher Interpret, says.

So what distinguishes a new iPod Touch? The camera theme looms large. An embedded video camera has become a highlight. And it makes perfect sense. "The camera is one of the few non-phone iPhone features that Apple hasn't brought to the touch and one that's significant enough to kindle interest in an update touch, particularly given that you can move pictures from the touch over Wi-Fi." Christopher Breen from Macworld says.

In addition, an upgrade of Apple's iTunes store is also likely. It is said that the iTunes will also get some major or minus upgrade with new features. "There will almost certainly be a new version, depending on what features Apple adds to the new crop of devices," says Michael Gartenberg, an analyst for market researcher Interpret. The iTunes software will also get some new features, including integrated social networking. That'll most likely involve Facebook.

So what do you expect for the new iPod Touch? Are you ready for the new iPod Touch 3G? If ready, wait and get the new iPod Touch at the first time, and you will get more fun with it. If you are super movies fans, of course, you can further your entertainment journey with this new iPod Touch to enjoy your favorite DVD movies on it. Only an iPod Touch 3G Converter is enough for you to put your DVD to iPod Touch 3G and turn your new iPod Touch as a home theater. To rock and roll with this new iPod Touch 3G!

Together with the iTunes 10 update, the iPhone 5.0 IOS firmware now is available for free for all iPhone and iPod touch owners via iTunes. Are you a Windows user looking to ways to back up iPhone or iPod Touch songs to computer? Follow along for the detailed look at the best way to transfer/copy songs from iPhone and iPod Touch to computer, you will find that your trouble will be no longer trouble anymore.

There are dozens of programs that can accomplish transferring songs between iPhone and computer, but for the sake of simplicity, I will present you one program – Wondershare iPhone Transfer, which is easy to use, and works well with all models of iPhones and iPods including the latest iPhone OS 5.1.

Now, let's have a look on how to transfer or copy songs between iPhone and computer. First, please free download this iPhone 4S Transfer, install and run it. And please connect your iPhone to computer.

Note: Before getting started using iPhone Transfer, please make sure that you have an iTunes (iTunes 8 or iTunes 9) installed.

It's not that hard to transfer your files, here's how to do it.

1. Transfer or copy songs from iPhone to computer

Select one or more video/music files in the file list and click "Export checked files to local" button at the bottom right or in the right-click menu, and select destination fold on your computer, then you can easily transfer music/video from iPhone to your computer.

Copy songs back to iPhone from computer

Click "Add Files to List…" or "Add Folder to List…" option at the bottom right, or from "File" in the menu list at the top of the program, you can select to add video/music files or file folder from your computer to iPhone and backup files to iPhone directly. Here I select "Add Folder to List…" option in the dropdown list.

Transfer songs from iPhone to iTunes 10

Check the files that you want to transfer to iTunes and then click "Add checked files to iTunes Library" button at the bottom right. The program will automatically open your iTunes after transfer process is done.

By the way, with this iPhone Transfer, you can use your iPhone or iPod Touch with a new computer, or use your iPhone or iPod Touch in more than one computer.

It's an all out smartphone war

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Apple Inc. has shut down one of the most compelling features on Palm Inc.'s rival Pre smart phone, crippling the Pre's ability to act like an iPod.

Users of the recently released Pre had been able to put music on it by using Apple's free iTunes software — a unique twist for a device not made by Apple. But Apple updated iTunes on July 15th to block this feature.

 

Palm spokeswoman Leslie Letts said Apple's move is a "direct blow to their users, who will be deprived of a seamless synchronization experience." For a workaround, she noted, Pre owners can stick to the older version of iTunes, move music from computers to a Pre with a USB cable or consider third-party music applications.

The $200 Pre includes a "multi-touch" screen like Apple's iPhone, letting users do things like pinch photos to zoom in and out. Apple was granted a patent in January related to certain multi-touch functions, though the effects on Palm are unclear. Apple's move to squash the Pre's iTunes function could turn off some people looking to buy the Pre, since they might have considered the device as a way to consolidate their music player and cell phone.

 

When Apple disables iTunes sync feature on Palm Pre, how to remove DRM WMV, M4B, M4V, M4A, WMA, AAC to Palm Pre from iTunes?

Get the Media Converter which can help people easily remove the DRM protection from protected videos and convert DRM protected WMV, WMA, M4V, M4B, M4P, AAC to MP4, AVI, MP3 and other common videos, so that people can share them with all kinds of digital players such as Palm Pre, iPod, iPhone, iPhone 3GS, Zune, Creative Zen, mobile phone, etc on-the-go.

 

3 steps to removes DRM protected WMV, WMA, M4V, M4B, M4P, AAC to Palm Pre:

 

Step 1: Import video/audio files

Click "Add" to import video/audio files, both DRM protected and unprotected. All you can drag and drop the files directly into the list window.

Step 2: Set output options

After importing files, you can set audio or video output options by selecting output format and output path as below.

Step 3: Start conversion

The last step is to start conversion. What you need to do is clicking "Start" button, all the files listed will be converted with high speed. This DRM Media Converter allows you to do parallel conversion of DRM files (at most 5 DRM files) at the same time. You can set it at the "Option" window after clicking 'Options' at the right top of the user interface.

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About Total solar eclipse

On Wednesday, July 22, 2009, a total eclipse of the Sun will be the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, lasting at greatest eclipse 6 minutes, 39 seconds. The eclipse starts at 5:24 pm PDT on July 21st (which is July 22nd on the eastern side of the world). Between 6:37 pm PDT and 6:43 pm PDT, the moon will be completely covered by the sun. At 8:03 pm PDT, the sun will make its last contact with the moon and the eclipse will be over.

It will be visible from a narrow corridor through nothern Maldives, northern India, eastern Nepal, northern Bangladesh, Bhutan, the northern tip of Myanmar, central China and the Pacific Ocean, including the Ryukyu Islands, Marshall Islands and Kiribati.

Totality will be visible in many large cities, including Surat, Vadodara, Bhopal, Varanasi, Patna, Dinajpur, Chengdu, Nanchong, Chongqing, Yichang, Jingzhou, Wuhan, Huanggang, Hefei, Hangzhou, Wuxi, Huzhou, Suzhou, Jiaxing, Ningbo and Shanghai, as well as over the Three Gorges Dam. According to some experts, Taregana in Bihar is the "best" place to view the event.

A partial eclipse will be seen from the much broader path of the Moon's penumbra, including most of South East Asia (all of India and China) and north-eastern Oceania.

This solar eclipse has sparked tourist interest in eastern China and India. If you are so lucky to live in those parts of the world to have chance to witness the beautiful moment, that's great! In case you didn't make it out to Asia or the Pacific islands to watch the total solar eclipse, still you will never miss this memorable moment by following ways to catch it live for free.

Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles is showing a live webcast of the solar eclipse on Tuesday July 21, 2009 (the official date for the eclipse is July 22, 2009, across the international date line). And it is free and open to the public.

6 Ways to Watch Solar Eclipse Live Streaming Online for Free

1. Watch July 22nd 2009 total Solar Eclipse Live Streaming for Free on Live-eclipse.org
2. Watch Total Solar Eclipse Online for Free on und.edu
3. Live Streaming of Total Solar Eclipse Online for Free on Atlaspost
4. Watch Total Solar Eclipse on July 22 2009 Live on Explotorium
5. Watch the Total Solar Eclipse Live Streaming online on Griffith Observatory
6. Eclipse-tv Webcast

If you want to memorize and share the memorable moment of solar eclipse, never forget to record it and then upload it to YouTube or your blog etc. You can use Video Converter Ultimate to turn your video you have taken to flash video, and then you can upload it to share with your friends and family.