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Spin and Swing.

Authors :
Fischetti, Mark
Source :
Scientific American. Mar2006, Vol. 294 Issue 3, p86-97. 2p. 5 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article discusses the use of miniaturized electronic motors in digital music players, with particular focus on Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod. According to the author, the iPod stores about 1,500 songs or six gigabytes of data per square inch of a magnetic hard disk that is thinner than a dime. The author describes how the iPod plays back music using microelectromechanical technology. INSET: DID YOU KNOW ....

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
294
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
19600989
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0306-96