That iPod collecting dust in your drawer might just become a collectible; after 21 years, Apple is discontinuing the iPod line for good. The tech giant made the announcement on May 10 to the surprise of many. The remaining inventory of iPod touch devices will be available to purchase while supplies last, so it’s your last chance to buy a piece of tech history. These devices introduced a new era of music…
After the long, cold months of winter, Spring Break is finally here! Before you take off to your exciting adventure, go over your Spring Break checklist and make a quick stop at Abt to get all of your travel essentials. Grab some headphones so you can listen to your favorite songs on the plane, or get a lightweight carry on to pack all of your things into. Here at Abt, we want to make sure…
With the news yesterday about the iPhone 5, you may have forgotten that Apple also introduced new entire to their line of iPod Touch and iPod Nano. The new iPod touch has been redesigned with a 4-inch Retina display in an ultra-thin and light anodized aluminum body. At 6 mm thin and weighing just 88 grams, it’s the slimmest and lightest iPod Touch yet. With Apple’s dual-core A5 chip inside, iPod touch delivers up…
It was announced recently that iPhone 5, Apple’s next generation of iPhone expected to go on sale around October, will have a 19-pin connector port at the bottom instead of the traditional 30-pin port. According to a source from Apple, this move was to make room for the headphone plug to be moved to the bottom. With a new way to connect your iPhone, that means the new phone will not connect…
Recording your favorite music and playing it back has changed dramatically the last several decades. From Thomas Edison’s invention of playing your favorite tunes through a phonograph to the iPod Apple music player Goliath, music has had its fair share of player incarnations. Popularscience.com featured an article entitled, “The History of Recorded Music“. For someone like me, I played with records as a kid, and was extremely familiar with cassettes, and I…
Steve Jobs officially announced his retirement from his world-renowned company Apple this week. What does this mean for Apple? Not much exactly. It will still continue to be a Steve Jobs company. Steve Jobs has been involved since its inception, but has taken numerous hiatuses the last several years due to illness. In dealing with his absence, Apple worked on training a replacement who could eventually fill his place when Apple’s creator…
The Oxygen Audio O Series Single Din car receiver has arrived at Abt. The O Series is a revolutionary line of patented products that allow you to fully integrate the iPhone into your car stereo entertainment system. You can now access all of the features of your iPhone in the car and enjoy your ride. Once clipped into the receiver the iPod can be charged at the same time, all while staying…
Summer is fast approaching and that means more outdoor activities. If you have a boat you like to pull out for summer fun, Abt Electronics has just what you need to accent your vessel to the max. Our mobile electronics department is famous for professionally installing mobile electronics in vehicles of all shapes and sizes, but many people don’t know we also work on private boats. Some options below are just a…
Apple hit a HUGE milestone the other day: 10 billion iTunes downloads. That’s a billion. An incredible feat considering the company is only 10 years old. Originally launched on January 9th 2001, reaching that milestone would mean about a billion songs were downloaded every year. The 10 billionth download from iTunes was the song, “Guess Things Happen That Way” by Johnny Cash. Not a bad song to reach that goal with. You…
If you have your room decked out with Bob Marley posters and cut-out song lyrics, chances are, you will love this new line of products. Bob Marley officially licensed products. All of the proceeds from the eco-friends products are actually going towards Bob Marley’s One Love Foundation. A few of the products on display were headphones… And a Boombox with an iPod dock. Full details and purchase information can be found directly…
