Mobile devices and smart phones of today are far more useful than just for communicating with your networks or keeping tabs on your family and friends. They can also be great sources of education and information that can empower you in many ways.
These smart devices can become portable universities that you can use anywhere and anytime you want to learn something new. By tapping into the wealth of knowledge found in eLearning apps for iPads and iPhones, you can enhance your scope of knowledge quickly.
The best part of eLearning apps for iPhones and iPads is that you can learn new topics on-the-go, which can be a convenient way to squeeze in time for yourself. Youâ??ll be able to take classes while on breaks, driving in the car, and even on the weekends, without having to step foot into a classroom. In fact, many adults today swear by virtual learning that is self-directed vs. spoon-fed by a live instructor. And this also applies to young people, who tend to like hands on learning modules, facilitated by mobile devices.
Thereâ??s a reason why many educators and colleges are switching to the use of smart device learning tools to facilitate learning capability in students of all ages. In this article, we will look at the best 7 eLearning apps for the iPhone,
iPod and iPad for you to check out:
Planets (free, for iPad and iPhone) -http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/planets/id305793334?mt=8
Great for budding astronomers, this app allows anyone to view the stars, planets, comets, galaxies and more with a cool 3-D Â or 2-D interface. Point your phone in any direction and see the constellations in real time, with explanations. You can even keep track of events like eclipses and meteor showers for an exciting learning experience.
TED (free, for iPad and iPhone)-http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ted/id376183339?mt=8
Love learning about new technology, science, and innovative products that will be available in the future? The TED app for iPad can help keep you up to date with the latest inventions and advancements in the world of technology. Watch all the TED conferences, as they are delivered by the worldsâ?? biggest thinkers, Â on your mobile devices, and enjoy chatting and sharing this information with your networks.
Simplex Spelling HD ($4.99, for iPad and IPhone)-http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simplex-spelling-hd-learn/id456744012?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Being able to write and spell words well is a critical skill that all kids and adults need to master in order to be successful in their careers. The Simplex Spelling HD app for iPhone and iPad is designed to simplify this learning, with interactive phonics spelling programming delivered in a colorful, intuitive system.
Pocket MBA ($9.99, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad)-http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-mba-learning-studio/id313338528?mt=8
For less than the cost of lunch you can be learning the courses and skills that will get you closer to earning your MBA! Use this incredible app to learn everything from business finance to legal issues that global businesses face. You will have access to the same material that real MBA students are learning in top universities around the world.
Forbes Intelligent Investing (free, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad)-http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/forbes-intelligent-investing/id310628790?mt=8
Ready to grow your nest egg with a smart investment strategy? The Forbes Intelligent Investment app for more Apple devices is like having a personal financial advisor in your pocket. Learn how to manage your money and plan for your future with the expert advice and learning tools from Forbes.
Mindmeister (free, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad)-http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mindmeister-mind-mapping/id291226775?mt=8
A big part of learning is being able to map your thoughts well so you can absorb new concepts and apply them to your life and career. The Mindmeister app is ready to teach you how to conduct mind mapping sessions to better you learning ability and learn faster. Use them at the office, or for improving your mind power anywhere you use your smart device.
artMatch (free iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad)-http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artmatch/id348423904?mt=8
Want to learn about famous artists and their works, or bring out your creative side more? The free artMatch app is perfect for virtual learning about everything art, from the classics to modern abstract. You can also snap photos with your device and find information about the works in seconds, for a very interactive learning experience.
While these are just a sampling of the best eLearning apps for iPhones and iPads, there are thousands more available for upload at the Apple iTunes store. Check to make sure the apps are age-appropriate before allowing your kids to use them. Try the free or lite versions first, and be sure to rate the mobile apps for other users to benefit from your experience. Most of all have fun learning using these apps and share them with others.
About the Author: Thomas has been writing about technology and budget templates for small businesses for 10+ years. When heâ??s not writing, you can find him hiking and fishing with his two sons.
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Designing and building automated electronic gadgets has never been easier since the introduction of the Arduino microcontroller.
Equipped with an inexpensive Arduino kit, a few simple electronic components, household items and hand tools, lots of people have started any number of projects that provide hours of entertainment or actually serve a useful purpose.  Armed with a copper wire stripper and soldering iron, people have built robots and drones and have automated their homes. Itâ??s not quite The Jetsons but itâ??s close.
ArduIMU Quadcopter
This pint sized robotic craft merely needs a wireless camera and builders have the perfect spy drone. The quad copter ascends, descends and flies in any direction at the desired height and itâ??s incredible to think that this is something you can build at home.
The ingenious little contraption also capably avoids obstacles thanks to the inclusion of IR and sonar sensors and everything is routed through a series of separate Arduino Pro mini boards (the quad copter requires multiple analog inputs). Due to the limited I/O the inventor is changing the microcontroller he uses to another in the Arduino line, the new ArduPilot Mega.  You can control the drone with a remote or you can pre-program an automatic flight plan. The instructions provided by this aeronautic enthusiast include flight codes for indoor or outdoor use. Add some strong LEDs and the fun continues well into the night. The LEDs will provide a bright light while reducing the added load on the batteries.
Android Robot
If R2D2 and Wall-E had a baby-bot, the offspring may well resemble this adorable droid, the mascot of Googleâ??s Android mobile phone operating system. Created by a Taiwanese electronics enthusiast with little more than a few hand tools and a trash can, the entire project required only three days time and around $100.00 for completion. The basis for this project involved converting a flip-top lid trash can and adding actuators, relays motors and an LCD screen.
An Arduino microcontroller was used to control everything and he did such a good job that he even got featured on Taiwanese news.
Once finished, the android boasts color changing LED eyes, movable arms and the ability to travel in any direction. A joystick equipped remote transmits the programmed commands. Charging the Android is via a USB socket behind a hidden panel in his butt. One of the benefits of this build is that is very easy to fit everything you want into the large body of this design. If you want to use this idea for a differently shaped robot, remember the amount of electronics you are going to need to package. If you are building a replica of Jonny 5 from Short Circuit, he has a relatively thin torso and small head and so youâ??ll need to package most of the electronics in the base. Using relay sockets on a breadboard might make things neater but youâ??ll have to work out the correct scale for the robot or risk having a project that canâ??t be finished.
Laser Harp
This invention combines the love of electronics and music into one unusual display. A single beam of light streams skyward and fans out into eight separate beams of laser light. Breaking each beam with a hand produces a note. Change notes by moving from one beam to the next or by moving a hand up and down over a single beam. The laser harp produces MIDI information passed on to a synthesizer, which makes the actual sound. Besides an Arduino microcontroller, the harp also borrows components from a WiiMote and although it isnâ??t a build for novices itâ??s documented well and, as long as you know the right end of a soldering iron and how to hold a digital multimeter, this is a project that you should consider. It provides the same kind of experience as a Theremin (the instrument made famous on the Beach Boys song Good Vibrations) but is much more adaptable and, because the sound outputs through a synthesizer, it isnâ??t nearly as â??whinyâ? as a Theremin.
Whether a complete novice or an electrical engineer, Arduino simplifies your electronics project. The adaptability and I/O options are almost secondary to the open-source nature of the software.  There is a large and supportive open-source community who are happy to share their ideas and expertise and if someone hasnâ??t already thought of a solution to your problem, theyâ??ll probably solve it as quick as anyone. All of the really cool gadgets that people imagined arenâ??t just real, I can find half of them in my parts catalogue.
Christopher Parkinson originally studied microprocessor design theory before testing phone lines and repairing faulty circuit boards for a couple of telco companies. His interest in electronics started at an early age when he used a screwdriver to open up a video game console to see how it worked. These days Chris is a home electronics enthusiast who enjoys tampering with the latest technology when not writing about the latest uninterruptible power supply technologies.
Canadian manufacturer RIM is just weeks away from launching its new BlackBerry 10 operating system, and fans of the iconic handsets are champing at the bit with excitement.
The company is keen to shake off the misfortunes of last year and start afresh, after 2012 proved to be the most testing time in the firmâ??s history.
Declining sales figures and job losses had tainted the manufacturerâ??s reputation, with many advocates of the brand looking elsewhere to Appleâ??s iOS and Googleâ??s Android to fulfil their smartphone needs. However, with the promise of a new operating system, some have stuck by RIM. But will BlackBerry 10 be successful enough to put the company back on top of the manufacturer pile, or is it a case of too little too late?
Appy days
One of the downsides of previous BlackBerry operating systems has been a lack of apps available; however, RIM has promised this will not be the case with BlackBerry 10. Eyebrows were raised as to whether RIM could entice developers to create BB10 apps, but 15,000 apps for the new OS have recently been submitted in the space of two days (thatâ??s 405 an hour).
Of course, the quality of those apps is as yet unknown, but if this figure is anything to go by BlackBerry 10â??s app selection looks to be growing at an incredible rate. In fact, reports suggest there are currently more than 120,000 apps available. As of November 2012, Google Play and Appleâ??s App Store hold around 700,000 apps each, so thereâ??s still a way to go before RIM can compete. But if BB10 can get developers on side and make sure all the major new app releases are available for the platform, devices toting the software will be a lot more appealing.
Fresh features
BlackBerry 10 also offers a selection of cool new features, some of which were premiered on full touchscreen developer handsets. New functionality includes the BlackBerry Hub, which collects texts, emails, BBM, and social networking messages in one place. It can be easily accessed with a swipe upward and to the right, so whether youâ??re surfing the web or using an app, you can check if you have any messages without having to leave what youâ??re doing.
Also on board is BlackBerry Balance, a feature which allows users to split their deviceâ??s UI into two profiles, one for business and one for personal. The new BlackBerry Keyboard is pretty cool too – BlackBerry 10 learns which words you use most often and displays them on the keyboard above the letter they begin with. A simple upward flick inserts predicted words into whatever youâ??re typing.
The feature that stands out the most is the cameraâ??s Time Shift functionality. This lets users â??rewind and fast-forwardâ?? images to capture the best shot possible, by taking a number of photos just before and just after the shutter button is pressed. The resulting images can be selected and seamlessly pasted into another shot to create the perfect image. You can even choose a specific personâ??s face in the photo and just Time Shift that area, in case theyâ??ve blinked at the crucial moment. Impressive.
Last chance saloon
It seems that this could be RIMâ??s last chance to resurrect itself, with competition in the smartphone market tougher than ever before. RIM may still have a few tricks up its sleeve yet though, with more new features expected to be unveiled at the launch. Although BlackBerry 10 is certainly shaping up to be quite a cool OS, it will need to be teamed with some really high-end hardware if it is to be a success. Looks like weâ??ll have to wait until the official launch on 30 January to see if the Canadians can pull it off, but judging by what weâ??ve seen so far, theyâ??re not going down without a fight.
Technology, especially in the TV industry travels at the speed of light these days.
Two weeks after you bought that â??amazingâ?? TV you find that itâ??s out of fashion and classed as Retro! People look at your new idiot box and laugh at how it isnâ??t as slim line as the upgrade. As long as you can catch up on your latest program though what is the big deal?
Iâ??ll tell you what the next big deal is; Apple. I know they arenâ??t exactly new in the technology sector but if you believe the rumors Apple are set to be the next contenders in the world of TVs. If this is the case, then I think we all know what that will mean. They are used to being at the top of their field; why should dealing with High Definition be any different?
They conquered the Computer world, dominated the phone market and cleaned up when it came to snagging the best Apps for their app store. Will they try and keep all the cool TV technology to themselves and sue anyone who dares to step in their way? We can only guess at the answer to that, but if they do make the jump to TV, what can we expect in the way of technology?
They already have a product on the market called AppleTV which is essentially a free-view box made by Apple but with no channels and governed by you! But what if they built this into the TVs with new features?
User experience
Picture the scene; youâ??re watching football or cricket at home and you missed a crucial second of play. Sure, you might have Sky Plus or another interactive feature but knowing Apple, they would pull something fresh out of the bag. How about a different camera angle to re-watch an amazing goal or get a better look at a tackle? I would like to see an Apple TV provide the same specific user experience that their other devices offer. To be able to program in the kind of stats you would like to flash up on screen during the game would really enhance individual experiences.
Shared content
Syncing and sharing is what Apple is all about, as long as you have all the legal avenues covered and donâ??t give them cause for a lawsuit. Having the option to sync your TV to your computer could be a great move. Being able to watch Videos, look at photos or stream your music collection from your home PC would be easy for those â??Geniusesâ?? to engineer and would make our lives easier.
Built in Camera?
People love recording themselves doing stupid things all the time. Having a camera built in would give those foolhardy people a bigger area to work with. For the more sensible among us, having a large Skype chat on the camera would be great in the comfort of our own comfy sofas, and you could get all the family in on it too!
On demand services
The public want what they want when they want it, so naturally Apple should, and would presumably; want to take advantage of that. Running their own version of LOVEfilm or Netflix built into the TV could be a way to go, especially as they could let that spill over into iPhones and iPads. According to CableTVAdvisor.com, Building the service into the TV would bypass someoneâ??s need for other services, thus enforcing their own brand along the same lines as iTunes. They already push Netflix on their Airplay app; whatâ??s to stop them building their own?
Touch screen remote
It would be too much to ask for the entire screen to be a touch screen, and if it was, you know that your children would get their mucky paws all over it. But I have a vision of an iPad mini type remote allowing you to drag and drop items on the screen therefore personalising the home screen. Being able to connect your iPad to the TV to utilise in the same fashion is another way to go, being able to utilise apps on a large screen would be useful in both a home and office environment.
Apple have an ocean of technology at their feet to make the TVs of tomorrow. I hope they spend more time this year working on things like this and work on wowing their fans. I can see this TV in my living room, and I think you can too.
This is a guest post by Andras D., an occasional guest-blogger and a full-time media specialist. He currently works on exciting media projects in Europe.
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Colourful, versatile and, crucially, affordable â?? the chalkboard continues to dominate the advertising industry because itâ??s a sublimely simple concept. Chalkboards can present their audience with any sort of visual information, whether itâ??s illustrative or largely text based, and can be updated quickly and easily by anyone, anywhere at any time.
The chalkboard in Britain
Indeed, these clever little advertising slates are almost synonymous with the UKâ??s entertainment culture. Having been around since the very beginning of the nineteenth century, the chalkboard is still a common sight in pubs, restaurants and bars up and down the country, especially traditional-looking venues. It can be mounted on a table or hung on a wall, so can create a real impact in even the smallest and most cluttered of spaces, either as a menu board or as a means of keeping customers informed of the companyâ??s latest announcements and promotions.
Where did the idea come from?
So where did the everyday chalkboard actually originate from? Well, in the early 1800s, small squares of slate were first used as a more economically viable alternative to pieces of paper in American schools. Teachers soon cottoned onto the benefit of writing lessons onto a central source rather than having to attend to each childâ??s slate individually, and so the idea of the traditional â??blackboardâ?? was born. Over the next two hundred years, the chalkboard became an irreplaceable classroom staple, though it has since been rivalled by the rise of the cleaner (and arguably clearer) whiteboard in recent years.
Why is the humble chalkboard such a great advertising tool?
First and foremost, the information presented on a chalkboard is easily changeable. In fact, itâ??s the sheer versatility of the tool thatâ??s cemented its popularity. Whether theyâ??re instructing a lesson or advertising a special offer, anyone is able to sketch what they like onto the surface of a chalkboard by hand then update the slate with something new again and again. Chalk can be bought in a wide range of colours, which means that even the most inexperienced illustrator can now create bolder, brighter designs.
Contemporary chalkboards
These days, chalkboards are much better suited to their purpose. Contemporary blackboards are crafted from man-made substances rather than slate, meaning that their surfaces are stronger and more resilient. The invention of waterproof chalkboard paint has made these items suitable for outdoor use, too, though many are not entirely weatherproof. The invention of dust-free chalk was also a major turning point, as many people found that the loose dust irritated their lungs. Those who used chalkboards regularly often reported breathing difficulties for this reason.
Though the concept has been improved significantly since the chalkboardâ??s humble beginnings, there are plenty of modern-day innovations that have arguably quashed the need for the product in its basic form, especially within the marketing sector. The digital display advertising market is growing substantially year on year, which means many tech-savvy business owners are deciding to ditch the slates and opt for a more eye-catching board instead. However, itâ??s clear that thereâ??s still a place for this much-loved marketing tool in contemporary society. With technology replacing so many of our traditional communication techniques, we think it would take something really special to replace the chalkboard!
Using this application you can create a clip or â??storyâ? with your Instagram pictures. You can even add custom music, text, and effects.
When you first open the app you can either view other peopleâ??s stories or sign in with your Instagram account to create your own. To create your story you select multiple photos from your Instagram account. From there you can add a song to the entire clip, custom text for each image, title pages, and transition effects.
In the effects tab you have the choice to play your images at a slow, medium or fast speed. There are also four transition effects. When it comes to the music for your clip, you have unlimited choices. You can select songs from handpicked playlists or use any song from YouTube.
Adding text to each photo is simple as well. You can add text at the top, you can add a subtitle, or you can add a title. You can even tag your story with hashtags.
Before submitting your story you can preview it. Once youâ??re sure everything is perfect you can save the story to your Instastory stories, mail the clip, share it on Facebook, or tweet it.
When it comes to exploring other stories there are also a lot of features. You can search for stories through hashtags, like stories, and even follow users.
Mission Accomplished
My InstaStory takes a new spin on creating social media. The clips that you can create with My Instastory are actually really captivating and fun to watch.
All the clips created with My Instastory have a signature film count down as well; which adds to the kickass factor of the clips you create.
Room to improve
You canâ??t scroll through clips. If youâ??d like to re-watch a clip you have to start from the beginning. Â Â Also the U.I. could be a bit more refined.
Conclusion
If you enjoy creating social media or taking Instagram photos then you should consider trying My InstaStory. Itâ??s easy to have fun creating clips and sharing them with your friends. The app is also creative and brings new ideas to the table.
Whereas everyone is adding filters to photos, as they’ve been doing for years, you can be the one telling awesome stories with My InstaStory.
When people think of China, notions of a deep and ancient culture spring to mind.
Perhaps this is due to the fact many people know modern China as a relatively closed-off country dedicated to preserving its heritage. But China has always been a nation influenced by global â?? even American â?? ideas, which was evident in the 1950s when Western notions regarding orchestration reached the country and added new dimension to the cultureâ??s more traditional music.
Indeed, for much of Chinaâ??s long history, it was higher pitches and slightly nasal tones that were the primary identifiers of its music. This is a deep reflection of Chinaâ??s rich culture and heritage, but the new trends added scope and a fuller sound to Chinaâ??s music.
Many of Chinaâ??s traditional instruments were shaped by these aforementioned ideas, and they wound up becoming hybrids of the countryâ??s more ancient instruments. With that in mind, here are some of the most popular traditional Chinese instruments â?? both old and new — that can still be heard in the music of Chinaâ??s culture today.
Bowed Instruments
Gerhu — When compared to a Western instrument, the Gehu is much like a cello â?? the primary difference being that the gehu is a bass instrument. The gehu is one of many traditional Chinese instruments influenced by the 50s notions of orchestration, and is not dissimilar in technique and function to the double bass. Its name is broken into two parts: Ge â?? meaning â??revolutionaryâ? â?? and hu â?? a general Chinese word that means â??stringed instrument.â?
Erhu â?? This is one of the most popular of Chinaâ??s native bowed instruments and could most favorably be compared to a violin or fiddle. Dating back to the Tang Dynasty of the 600s, this instrument features a hexagonal, drum-like body and a mere two strings.
Zhong Hu â?? This is a modification of the Erhu designed in the 1940s in order to provide a more mid-range sound to Chinese music. Another two-stringed instrument, the Zhong Hu is similar to a viola, and its deep notes can be heard in many folk melodies throughout China and the surrounding region â?? especially Mongolia.
Lute Instruments
Pipa â?? This four-stringed instrument has a pear-shaped body and is played upright with five guitar pick-like finger attachments called â??plectra.â? One of Chinaâ??s more ancient instruments, the pipa dates back some 2000 years and is featured heavily in chamber music as well as solo pieces.
Sanxian â?? This instrument features three strings and a round body covered in snakeskin. Mostly popular in northern China, the Sanxian is heard mostly in folk and opera music.
Yueqin â?? This moon-shaped instrument (Yue means â??moonâ? in Chinese) has four strings and is a primary instrument in many local operas.
Harps
Konghou — This is one of Chinaâ??s most ancient instruments and was first written about around 600 BC. The original incarnation of this member of the harp family has, unfortunately, been lost to time. That said, reproductions of the konghou began to appear in the 1950s and feature a classic harp shape designed to be played with both the left and right hands. The sound that the instrument produces is rich, layered, mellow and full of grace, which is evocative of the Chinese culture itself.
These are just a few of the instruments that play a part in Chinaâ??s deep musical culture. These items can be heard across the whole spectrum, from the folksy offerings of Chinaâ??s rural citizens to the operas enjoyed by the aristocracy. But no matter the form of music, these instruments represent the ancient history of China as well as how it adapts through time.
Justin Miller is a professional blogger that writes for Jamplay.com. JamPlay is a leading online music educator offering 2,000+ guitar lessons for beginners online in HD.
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What does it really take to make a profitable mobile app that will sell millions of copies?
Millions of dollars are earned every month from different apps which get tons of downloads on a daily basis. Both free and paid apps are extremely gaining momentum and earning millions on a monthly basis. If you are planning to create your own app, there are certain things you must know to make the app a success for the long haul.
What does it take to make a profitable mobile app?
An Addictive App
The #1 thing to getting more and more people downloading your app is to make it an addictive app. Games in the mobile app marketplace are constantly growing with more and more kinds of games made available. If you want to enjoy making money from a nice looking app, then you must consider to make something that is addictive and simple. Simplicity should be your main goal when trying to design a nice looking app. The Angry Birds game is very popular and known for giving customers a fun and addictive game. Your app should be just as addictive as that nice game.
An Evergreen App and Niche
The niche that youâ??ll submit your app into should be evergreen. Games in general are evergreen. In other words, games will always be played on a daily basis for years to come no matter what other games be out there. An evergreen niche is what convinces people to use them for a very long time. There are thousands of people who make great apps but never achieve lasting success because they create apps that lose their momentum after a short period of time.
Useful App
There are travel apps and other apps that are meant to help a whole lot of people with organizing themselves and doing all kinds of things. Aside from games, you will find that very useful apps which help people save time is a very nice kind of app worth making. There are thousands of people who use helpful and useful apps to give them more knowledge on a specific subject.
The mobile app business is very lucrative. There are huge opportunities out there that can let you earn a lot of money from ads that your apps display in front of the users. There are plenty of people who have used the tips above for crafting their apps to help enhance them and make their apps last longer in the marketplace. It is vital that market research and testing is done to see which apps of yours get the most downloads.
The mobile app industry is a huge market that can catapult anybody’s life, from ordinary iPhone user to multi-millionaire. There is huge potential in this part of the iPhone and Android world. Nowadays, it isnâ??t even a prerequisite to have knowledge in coding to create apps. Just look at iLiving App reviews. Of course, good marketing strategies are worth looking into. It is vital that the app has the three components above, or it at least has the two components of being either addictive and in an evergreen app.
Ask a group of flight simulator enthusiasts what features are “must haves” for their systems, and chances are very good that you will receive as many different answers. Fortunately, the answers you get can probably be boiled down to a few that this post will be able to itemize.
1. Realism.
There was a time when the technology only allowed simulator enthusiasts to get so far with the tools that were available. There was a mouse, in some cases a throttle and maybe foot pedals. That was pretty much it. Fortunately, the technology has evolved to the point where it is catching up with the demands of today’s forward looking simulator buffs. Today there are more throttles, pitch and fuel mixers and other fine tuning instruments than you can handle. In fact, it’s getting to where if you want more realism, you will have to enlist.
2. Graphics.
It’s not good enough anymore to have graphics that are just as good as those from video games of the past. Here again, simulator enthusiasts want nothing less than the best available. They want detail that they can improve on and share with their fellow enthusiasts in multipilot situations and beyond. Excellent graphics goes for not only scenery but instrument panels and their effects from control operations as well.
3. Multiple Aircraft.
The “latest and greatest” isn’t always the answer simulator enthusiasts want to have when they want to purchase their equipment. Sometimes a long and lumbering B-52 or other aircraft from the past will be the only thing that satisfies them. Taking what their grandfathers flew (or at least a simulator’s version thereof) in the war will be the only thing that will do.
4. Complete Communications.
Again, the more realism features available the better. This extends to communications and other effects. This doesn’t include canned communications effects, but real time radio contact with other pilots. Fortunately, manufacturers are keeping up with the demands for more and better sound tools. You can even experience these with high quality headphones with mics and other features that make your simulator even more realistic.
All of these features are included in the new Saitek Flight Simulator, which not only offers their simulator for PCs but for other platforms such as X Box, PlayStation, Nintendo, and others. There’s also the gamut of accessories for pilots, the same as those offered and used by pilots in the real world, headsets, and so much more.
Fortunately, manufacturers are also up to date when it comes to all of the sundries for making their systems integrate such as cables, switch boxes and others. Why take a chance when you don’t have compatible connectors when you need them? You can also turn to pros when you need advice and guidance for setting up your system, especially when you have the right peripherals. Today’s simulators are realistic as you want to make them.
After retiring 4 years ago, Mike has become a flight simulator enthusiast and enjoy blogging about it as well. For more information on Saitek flight simulators you can visit pilotmall.com
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