Wolfson
Microelectronics, which makes the audio chips found in most iPods, is set to unveil a new low-power chip, the WM8985.
According to Wolfson, the chip will be 70% more efficient than those found in current iPods. But don't expect the new
chip to give you 70% more playing time on your Apple-issue, factory-installed,
do-not-remove-under-penalty-of-voiding-your-warranty battery. Watch a few eps of Battlestar Galactica on that LCD, or
even leave it on to show off album art while you're listening to music, and that battery will drain like a leaky hose
no matter what kind of audio chip you've got.
[Via
TUAW]
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
