Product Description

iPodpedia is the first book to show you everything that the iPod and iTunes have to offer—from music to movies and beyond. Whether you want to get the most out of your iPod’s music playback, create your own playlists, edit your music info and album art, convert your home movies and DVDs to iPod videos, listen to audiobooks and podcasts, or just unfreeze a frozen iPod, iPodpedia will show you how to do it.

 

Here’s some of what’s covered inside…

•    Using the iPod, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle™

•    Apple’s new iPhone™

•    Purchasing music and movies from the iTunes Store

•    Using iTunes to rip and burn CDs

•    Managing music and playlists

•    Finding cover art and other music file tag information

•    Dealing with DRM (Digital Rights Management)

•    Watching movies, TV shows, and other videos

•    Listening to audiobooks and podcasts

•    Viewing digital photos and slideshows

•    Connecting your iPod to a home audio/video system

•    Using the iPod in your car or boat

•    Playing iPod games

•    Using the iPod as a calendar and scheduler

•    Exercising with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit

•    Transferring files from your iPod to your PC

•    Using add-on software programs

•    iPod accessories

•    iPod tips, tricks, and hacks

•    Troubleshooting iPod problems

Part 1:    Background

1    The History

2    The iPod Family

3    The iPhone

Part 2:    Operation

4    Using the iPod

5    Using the iTunes Software

6    Using the iTunes Store

Part 3:    Applications

7    Music

8    Podcasts

9    Audiobooks
10  Photos

11  Videos
12  Games

Part 4:    Special Uses

13    Using Your iPod in the Living Room

14    Using Your iPod in the Car

15    Using Your iPod as a Portable Storage Device

16    Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts

17    Using Your iPod for Running and Exercise

18    Using Your iPod as a Calendar/Scheduler

19    Using iTunes to Manage Your Music Purchases

Part 5:    Secrets

20    iPod Tips and Tricks

21    iPod Hacks

Part 6:    Support

22    iPod Accessories

23    Third-Party Software
24    iPod Troubleshooting

Part 7:    Appendixes

 

Michael Miller has written more than 75 non-fiction how-to books over the past two decades, including Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Reference, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, How Microsoft Windows Vista Works, How Home Theater and HDTV Work, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and YouTube 4 You. His books have collectively sold more than a million copies worldwide, and he has established a reputation for offering real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author’s website (www.molehillgroup.com) and at iPodPedia: The Blog (ipodpediatheblog.blogspot.com).

 

Category  Digital Music

Covers     iPod and iTunes for Windows® and Mac®

Level        Intermediate to Advanced

 

 

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #416988 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 528 pages

About the Author

Michael Miller has written more than 75 nonfiction how-to books in the past two decades, including Que’s Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource, YouTube 4U, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to eBay, and How Microsoft Windows Vista Works. He also writes about digital lifestyle topics for a variety of websites. Mr. Miller has established a reputation for clearly explaining technical topics to nontechnical readers, and for offering useful real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author’s website, located at www.molehillgroup.com.

 

 

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Customer Reviews

Just what I was looking for
I just got a Video Ipod, and even though I was already familiar with iTunes and Ipods, there was so much I stil didn't know. Since the Ipods only come with a PDF file for help, I really wanted an all inclusive print book to reference quickly with questions. This book is really great. And I'm not sure if the other reviewer missed it, but there is indeed a whole section on the various software you can get to convert your own DVDs to Ipod format. That's the first reason I even searched for a book like this. What's great too is that they give you tips and tricks that Apple will never have. For example, how to find the files for the music you buy from iTunes since Apple automatically makes them come in as hidden when they download to avoid illegal duplication. This is all the regular stuff that a help manual would have, and also a lot of tips and tricks too. It's so new, there's a section on the iphone too. I highly recommend it for anyone trying to get more out of their Ipod than the basic playback.

The Most Up-to-Date and Thorough Resource
From my hands-on-perusal at the book seller's, I would say that ALL the iPod books are worth buying, but I chose Miller's IPODPEDIA over the others for the following reasons: 1) It is never out of date: Scanning the opening pages in the bookstore, I learned that Miller has a website for his book which he updates in sync with new iPod models and developments, so I put my purchase on hold for that moment with the intention of visiting Miller's website and then making a decision to purchase from the on-shelf possibilities when I next visited the store. I went to ipodpediatheblog.blogspot.com per Miller's instructions. One finds there an ongoing dated history of his evaluations/commentary/tips, not to mention the links to other sites on which he is a significant iPod presence. 2) He shows that the iPod's simplicity is real for the let's-get-going-user, but he also shows that there is a depth to the menus which might not be realized by this user. He supplies a useful chart of the of the menus, model by model. 3) Unlike the other iPod authors, he shows that commercial DVD's can be converted to iPod format, and then he directs the user to the resources. No other authors that I saw on the shelf deal with this possibility.
4) Like the other iPod authors he describes accessories of all kinds, but he gives an opinion about the quality or usability of many of these accessories as well--most useful stuff. 5) Miller lets us know in the opening pages that his book is "Safari Enabled" for those in need of an electronic reference resource. 6) Miller accesses the iPod from a ubiquitous Windows world, though he makes all the necessary concessions to Mac users. Mac or Windows OS? It makes no difference in the usability of this book. Nutshell opinion: The iPodpedia is a most helpful book for beginner AND beyond.

Purchased as a Gift
This was the perfect gift for my dad who is not the most computer savvy. It has helped him figure out how to work his IPod so he can listen to his favorite music. It's great b/c it gives step by step w/photos.