Lab+1

= Lab 1 =

Compare and contrast a Sony Walkman with an Apple iPod, and describe the differences in their physical construction, interface design, technology and delivery of sound. Quick sketches are helpful for this analytical process.

SONY

- you have to rewind/forward to your song - carry a list of songs to know what plays next - No screen - uses more materials - bulky - huge headphones (on top of ears not inside) - lots of inputs - AA batteries - stop button - to many buttons (all around the walkman) = mechanical buttons (compression technique - up and down) - analog = cassette tapes

APPLE

- Choose which song you want (fast forward/rewind), start from the beginning in less time than rewinding - You have a list of songs - plays music digitally (mp3's) - Album art - Less material and small compact - small headphones (earbuds) - two outputs (headphones and charger) - no stop button - visual screen - every button (play, stop, forward, rewind and volume) is in one area only = click wheel = touch sensitive (operates from a system) - digital - lithium battery