【英语时差8，16】iPod常见问题

 Thanks to Apple's effective marketing¹ campaigns, the term iPod has almost become generic² for "mp3 player." But buying an iPod is not so easy, and first-time iPod customers have many questions.

Q: What's the difference between the various iPods on the market now?

A: The larger iPods are generally the most expensive, but offer higher capacities, video playback, photo storage and other interface³ niceties. The Nano and Minis are significantly smaller flash-based devices that are fashion accessories as much as they are playback devices, as they come in a range of different colors. Which one you decide on will hinge on personal preference for size, capability⁴ and handling.

Q: I've heard that I have to use iTunes if I purchase an iPod. Is that true?

A: Many people have the wrong impression of iTunes. While you can purchase music through iTunes, you can also use it to organize and transfer to your iPod songs that you already have on your computer. The iTunes application performs many of the same functions as the Windows Media Player.

Q: How long do the batteries on an iPod last between charges?

A: Depending upon the model you buy, battery life is between 8 and 14 hours. Your iPod charges when it's hooked up to your computer. You can also buy a conventional power adapter from Apple or third parties.

1 marketing   

n.行销，在市场的买卖，买东西

参考例句：

• They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。
• He often goes marketing.他经常去市场做生意。

2 generic   

adj.一般的，普通的，共有的

参考例句：

• I usually buy generic clothes instead of name brands.我通常买普通的衣服，不买名牌。
• The generic woman appears to have an extraordinary faculty for swallowing the individual.一般妇女在婚后似乎有特别突出的抑制个性的能力。

3 interface   

n.接合部位，分界面；v.(使)互相联系

参考例句：

• My computer has a network interface,which allows me to get to other computers.我的计算机有网络接口可以与其它计算机连在一起。
• This program has perspicuous interface and extensive application. 该程序界面明了，适用范围广。

4 capability   

n.能力；才能；(pl)可发展的能力或特性等

参考例句：

• She has the capability to become a very fine actress.她有潜力成为杰出演员。
• Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability.组织整个部门是他能力以外的事。