What is 'the apple of my eye' you ask? You'll need to read this lens to find out!
Let's see ... could it be a golden delicious or maybe a granny smith or another type of apple? Is it edible or not? Is it something that I can use everyday? Is it bigger than a bread box? Can I fit it in my purse? How about my pocket?? Another hint: It's time to teach this 'old dog' a new trick! Got it yet??? Oh, do tell ...
P.S. you can rule out my hubby as isn't my hubby 'the 'apple of my eye' always and forever???
The apple of my eye ...
Figurative & Literal Meanings ...
Complete this statement, if you can: the apple of my eye is ...
Figuratively: it is something, or more usually someone, cherished above others.
Originally: meaning the central aperture of the eye.
Origin of this expression
- The phrase is exceedingly old and first appears in Old English in a work attributed to King Aelfred (the Great) of Wessex, AD 885, entitled Gregory's Pastoral Care. The earliest recorded use in modern English is in Sir Walter Scott's Old Mortality, 1816:
Poor Richard was to me as an eldest son, the apple of my eye. - It also appears in the Bible, Deuteronomy 32:10 (King James Version):
He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye. - Zechariah 2:8:
For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.
Clue #1: Transistor Radio
"The apple of my eye" in junior high was the transistor radio.
It was my first "cherished" electronic gifted from my father.
Transistor radio at a glance
:This article is about an electronic device. For the fourth studio album by M. Ward, see Transistor Radio.
Category: Image - :Regency transistor radio.jpg|right|thumb|Regency TR-1.
A transistor radio is a small transistor-based radio receiver. Historically, the term "transistor radio" refers to a radio that is monoaural and typically receives only the 540-1600 kilocycleKilocycles is an old term for what is today known as kilohertz. The hertz was adopted as the new unit of frequency in 1960 (replacing the cycle per second''), and became common use in the 1970s. AM broadcast band.
Clue #2: Sony Walkman
"The apple of my eye" in my twenties was my first Sony Walkman.
Definitely a step up over the transistor radio.
Walkman at a glance
:This article is about the Walkman brand. For information about the generic item, see Personal stereo.
Category: Image - :Sony Walkman.svg|thumb|right|Sony Walkman Official Logo (2000 ? present)
Category: Image - :SonyWalkmanFamily.JPG|thumb|right|Various products of the Walkman line
Category: Image - :Sony-walkman-srfs84s 0001.JPG|thumb|right|Sony Walkman SRF-S84 transistor radio (released 2001), without earbuds
Walkman is a popular Sony brand used to market its portable audio and video players. The original Walkman introduced a change in music listening habits, allowing people to carry their own choice of music with them.
The original Walkman was marketed in the 80s as the Walkman in Japan, the Soundabout in many other countries including the US, Freestyle in Sweden and the Stowaway in the UK. http://www.dn.se/DNet/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=678&a=728109 The device was created by audio division engineer Nobutoshi Kihara for Sony co-chairman Morita, who wanted to be able to listen to operas during his frequent transpacific plane trips. Morita hated the name "Walkman" and asked it to be changed, but relented after being told by junior
executives that a promotion campaign had already begun using the 'Walkman' name and would be too expensive to change.
However, the first portable personal stereo audio cassette player, called Stereobelt, had been invented earlier by the German-Brazilian Andreas Pavel in 1972, and patented in the U.S. in 1978.: "High fidelity stereophonic reproduction system" After lengthy legal battles, Andreas Pavel was finally recognized by Sony in 2003 as the original inventor of the Walkman.
The names "Walkman", "Pressman", "Watchman", "Scoopman", "Discman", and "Talkman" are trademarks of Sony, and have been applied to a wide range of portable entertainment devices manufactured by the company. Sony continues to use the "Walkman" brand name for most of their portable audio devices, after the "Discman" name for CD players was dropped in the late 1990s. According to Sony, the plural form is "Walkman Personal Stereos", rather than "Walkmans" or "Walkmen" (presumably to preserve their trademark on "Walkman").Sony Web site ? Google search results for "Walkman Personal Stereos"
In March 2007, Sony extended the Video Walkman brand by launching its first digital, flash-based video Walkman, the NW-A800/810 series, where A stands for "All in one", "Advanced", and "Attractive".
Clue #3: Sony Portable CD Player
"The apple of my eye" after the Sony Walkman was naturally the portable CD player.
Now, what to do with all those cassettes?
Portable CD player at a glance
A portable CD player is a portable audio player used to play Compact Discs.
Clue #4: Apple iPod nano
Ding ding ding !!! Yes, "the apple of my eye" today is the Apple iPod nano 8GB 3rd generation!
I've held out for a long time before succumbing to purchasing this!
iPod nano at a glance
The iPod nano is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the midrange model in Apple's iPod family. The first generation was introduced in 2005. It uses flash memory, like the iPod shuffle, but with a miniaturized version of the display screen and "click wheel" found on the iPod classic. The model has been updated twice since its introduction. Shortly after release, the iPod nano became the highest-selling MP3 player in history, besting its sibling, iPod mini.
"My FIRST Apple iPod purchase is a pink one. I wanted red, but couldn't find one at the right price."
Apple iPod nano 8 GB Pink
Technical Specs
Number of Songs (approx.): Up to 2,000 songs in ACC format
Display: 2" color LCD with LED backlight
Battery Type: Li-Ion
Battery Life: Up to 24 hours
Digital Audio Formats: AAC, protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF
Photo Formats: JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats
Video Formats: .m4v, .mp4, and .mov
Interface: USB through dock connector
PC Compatible: Yes
MAC Compatible: Yes
Accessories Included: Earphones, USB cable, dock adapter
Dimensions: 2.75"H x 2.06"W x 0.26"D
What's your favorite color?
Apple iPod nano 8 GB
#1
Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Green (3rd Generation)
iPod nano is the small iPod with one very big idea more...3 points
#2
Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Pink (3rd Generation)
iPod nano is the small iPod with one very big idea more...3 points
#3
Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Blue (3rd Generation)
iPod nano is the small iPod with one very big idea more...1 point
#4
Apple 8 GB iPod Nano AAC/MP3 Player Silver (3rd Generation)
iPod nano is the small iPod with one very big idea more...1 point
#5
Apple 8 GB iPod nano AAC/MP3 Player Black (3rd Generation)
iPod nano is the small iPod with one very big idea more...1 point
"My SECOND--yes!--purchase is an Apple ipod green that I'm gifting my hubby!"
Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green
iPod at a glance
iPod is a popular brand of portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Inc and launched on October 23, 2001. As of 2008, the current product line-up includes the hard drive-based iPod classic, the touchscreen iPod touch, the video-capable iPod nano, the screenless iPod shuffle and the iPhone. Former products include the compact iPod mini and the spin-off iPod photo (since re-integrated into the main iPod classic line). iPod classic models store media on an internal hard drive, while all other models use flash memory to enable their smaller size (the discontinued mini used a Microdrive miniature hard drive). As with many other digital music players, iPods, excluding the iPod touch, can also serve as external data storage devices. Storage capacity varies by model.
Apple's iTunes software can be used to transfer music to the devices from computers using certain versions of Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows operating systems. For users who choose not to use Apple's software or whose computers cannot run iTunes software, several open source alternatives to iTunes are also available. iTunes and its alternatives may also transfer photos, videos, games, contact information, e-mail settings, Web bookmarks, and calendars to iPod models supporting those features. Apple focused its development on the iPod's unique user interface and its ease of use, rather than on technical capability. As of September 2007, the iPod had sold more than 150 million units worldwide making it the best-selling digital audio player series in history.
Portable media player at a glance
A portable multimedia player (PMP), sometimes referred to as a portable video player (PVP), is a consumer electronics device that is capable of storing and playing digital media. Digital audio players (DAP) that can also display images and play videos are PMPs. Like DAPs, the data is typically stored on a hard drive, microdrive, or flash memory. Other types of electronic devices like cellphones are sometimes referred as PMPs due to their playback capabilities.
"Oh, I will definitely be buying one of the Sonic Impact speaker systems as shown below!"
Sonic Impact iPod Portable Speakers
Accessorizing your Apple iPod nano ...
Is it possible to pick just one item?
Can you pick just one of these?
Silicone skin for iPod nano
#1
yooZoo iPod Nano 3G Premium Silicone Skin Case with Screen Protector, Armband, Belt Clip, and Lanyard - Palm Green
Designed with precision and with premium quality s more...3 points
#2
yooZoo iPod Nano 3G Premium Silicone Skin Case with Screen Protector, Armband, Belt Clip, and Lanyard - Sunset Pink
Designed with precision and with premium quality s more...2 points
#3
yooZoo iPod Nano 3G Premium Silicone Skin Case with Screen Protector, Armband, Belt Clip, and Lanyard - Orchid Purple
Designed with precision and with premium quality s more...1 point
#4
yooZoo Ribbed Silicone Extra Grip Apple iPod nano 3G Skin Case with Screen Protector, Lanyard, and Armband - Coral Red
Designed with precision and with premium quality s more...1 point
#5
yooZoo iPod Nano 3G Premium Silicone Skin Case with Screen Protector, Armband, Belt Clip, and Lanyard - Fog White
Designed with precision and with premium quality s more...0 points
#6
yooZoo Ribbed Silicone Extra Grip Apple iPod nano 3G Skin Case with Screen Protector, Lanyard, and Armband - Midnight Black
Designed with precision and with premium quality s more...0 points
#7
yooZoo iPod Nano 3G Premium Silicone Skin Case with Screen Protector, Armband, Belt Clip, and Lanyard - Ocean Blue
Designed with precision and with premium quality s more...0 points
#8
yooZoo Ribbed Silicone Extra Grip Apple iPod nano 3G Skin Case with Screen Protector, Lanyard, and Armband - Tropical Blue
Designed with precision and with premium quality s more...0 points
#9
yooZoo iPod Nano 3G Premium Silicone Case with lanyard for Apple iPod Nano 3rd Gen MP3 Player - Dusk Blue
Designed with precision and with premium quality s more...0 points
#10
yooZoo iPod Nano 3G Premium Silicone Skin Case with Screen Protector, Armband, Belt Clip, and Lanyard - Horizon Blue
Designed with precision and with premium quality s more...0 points
#11
yooZoo iPod Nano 3G Premium Silicone Case with lanyard for Apple iPod Nano 3rd Gen MP3 Player - Misty Gray
Designed with precision and with premium quality s more...0 points
Do you prefer a hard case?
#1
yooZoo Aluminum Hard Case for Apple iPod nano 3G - Petal Pink
Protect your Apple iPod nano 3G with this anodized more...1 point
#2
yooZoo Aluminum Hard Case for Apple iPod nano 3G - Diamond Pink
Protect your Apple iPod nano 3G with this anodized more...1 point
#3
yooZoo Apple iPod Nano 3rd Generation Full Face Crystal Hard Case - for Apple iPod Nano 3G MP3 Player - Ozone Clear
Made to protect all the areas of your new Apple iP more...0 points
#4
yooZoo Aluminum Hard Case for Apple iPod nano 3G - Mirage Silver
Protect your Apple iPod nano 3G with this anodized more...0 points
Boombox and Docking System
Got my eye on the pink one!
Dock Cradle Chargers
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand by
Apple Inc. at a glance
Apple Inc. (, , ), formerly Apple Computer, Inc., is an American multinational corporation with a focus on designing and manufacturing consumer electronics and closely related software products. The company's best-known hardware products include the Macintosh line of personal computers, the iPod line of portable media players, and the iPhone. Apple's software products include the Mac OS X operating system, iTunes media browser, the iLife suite of multimedia and creativity software, and Final Cut Studio, a suite of professional audio- and film-industry software products.
As of September 2007, the company operates about 200 retail stores in seven countries and an online store where hardware and software products are sold. Additionally, the iTunes Store provides music, music videos, television programs, movies, podcasts, iPod games, and audiobooks, which can be downloaded using iTunes on Mac OS X or Windows, and also on the iPod touch and the iPhone.
The company, established in Cupertino, California on April 1 1976 and incorporated January 3 1977, was known as "Apple Computer, Inc." for its first 30 years. On January 9 2007, the company dropped "Computer" from its corporate name, reflecting the company's ongoing expansion into the consumer electronics market in addition to its traditional focus on personal computers. Apple employs over 20,000 permanent and temporary workers worldwide and had worldwide annual sales in its fiscal year 2007 (ending September 29 2007) of US$24.01 billion. For a variety of reasons, ranging from its philosophy of comprehensive aesthetic design to its distinctive advertising campaigns, Apple has engendered a unique reputation in the consumer electronics industry. This includes a customer base, particularly in the United States, that is unusually devoted to the company and its brand.
iTunes at a glance
iTunes is a digital media player application, introduced by Apple Inc. on January 9, 2001, at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco. The application is used for playing and organizing digital music and video files. The program is also an interface to manage the contents on Apple's popular iPod digital media players as well as the iPhone. Additionally, iTunes can connect to the iTunes Store via the Internet to purchase and download music, music videos, television shows, iPod games, audiobooks, various podcasts, feature length films and Movie Rentals (available only in the USA, UK and Canada), and Ringtones (available only in the USA). Since July 11, 2008, there has also been the option to download apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch as long as they are running the 2.0 firmware released on the same date.http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/appstore/ Retrieved July 25, 2008
iTunes is available as a free download for Mac OS X, Windows Vista, and Windows XP from Apple's website. It is also bundled with all Macs, and some HP and Dell computers. Older versions are available for Mac OS 9, OS X 10.0-10.2, and Windows 2000. Although Apple does not produce iTunes for other operating systems, it can, however, be run on Linux-based operating systems through Wine, a Windows compatibility layer. iTunes 7.3 on Linux with Wine
A version of iTunes shipped with cell phones from Motorola, which included the ability to sync music from an iTunes library to the cellphone, as well as a similar interface between both platforms. Since the release of the iPhone, Apple has stopped distributing iTunes with other manufacturers' phones in order to concentrate sales to Apple's device.
iTunes Store at a glance
The iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple Inc. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, it proved the viability of online music sales and is now the number-one music vendor in the United States. As of June 2008, the store has sold 5 billion songs, accounting for more than 70% of worldwide online digital music sales. Some downloaded files come with restrictions on their use, enforced by FairPlay, Apple's version of digital rights management.
Uploading CDs to my iPod ...
I honestly didn't realize how fast and easy this could be! Here are some of the music CDs I've already digitized and synched on my iPod! I've got 440 songs in my iTunes library!!
#2
Hips Dont Lie Feat. Wyclef Jean
0 points
#3
Selena Live - The Last Concert
0 points
#4
Gloria Estefan - Greatest Hits
0 points
#5
El Cantante
0 points
#6
Marc Anthony
0 points
#7
#8
Ricky Martin
0 points
#9
Best of Ricky Martin
0 points
#12
Almas del Silencio
0 points
#13
Supernatural
0 points
#14
The Best of Santana
0 points