HOT STORIES OF 2004 2005 STORIES TO WATCH The iPod generation Portable digital audio player becomes the apple of techno-centric eyes

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The iPod established itself in 2004 as the must-have electronics device of the holiday season. Apple’s sleek music player is leading a shift in consumer behavior that could ripple throughout the entertainment industry in 2005 and beyond. —————————————– Jerrod Hofferth could be the poster child for the iPod generation. “I’ve got my phone in my left pocket, my Palm Pilot in my right pocket and my iPod on my…Press: San Francisco Chronicle (CA)

Me, myself and iPod

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Apple’s iPod takes a bite of hip culture Before University of Nebraska-Lincoln music professor Scott Anderson leaves home every morning, he grabs everything he needs for the day: his trombone, a thermos of coffee, his trusty laptop and the small white iPod that has become his musical confidant.He listens to the iPod on the way to work, then jams the white ear plugs - an iPod user’s first giveaway - into his ears before exiting his car and beginning the long walk to…Press: Lincoln Journal Star (NE)

TIPS ON KEEPING PLAYERS CHARGED

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iPod owners know how to switch on their music player: Press any button.They also know a bump or jostle could turn it on as easily, causing the battery to drain. You can control all that. To switch the iPod off, press and hold the play button for a few seconds. To prevent it from accidentally turning on (or off), slide the Hold switch at the top of the iPod to the left. It’s on Hold when the orange hash mark shows.More battery-conservation tips: * If you want a full…Press: Columbus Dispatch, The (OH)