Welcome! Here are your easy how-to instructions
Step 1 -- Find an iPod or mp3 player.
Step 2 -- Connect the device to a computer.
Step 3 -- Insert the CD and transfer audio files to the ipod or mp3 device.
Step 4 -- Connect the headphones, give the iPod to your child and watch the faces. "Yuck!" and "whoa, where did you get THAT" and "Who is this Churchill guy He talks funny."
Your suggestions are invited.
Steve McCrea
Tutor and education specialist
SteveEnglishTeacher@yahoo.com
www.CDsForParents.com
It's all about putting data into your head. Electronic books (ebooks) are available at www.gutenberg.org and at www.CDsForParents.com NOTE: The iPod is a trademark of Apple Computers and mp3 player is the general term for a device that plays mp3 files.
Don't Panic, Parents!
Yes, your home has been invaded by a small item carried in your child's pocket. Strings dangle from your child's ears. What is going on in there
Compare the Sony Walkman (for audio tape) or the CD player. Both require more battery power than an mp3 player, so your child is actually saving you money! The digital audio device uses fewer batteries each month.
The iPOD as a Teaching Tool
Take a moment and read the suggestions in For Teachers on this CD (in this booklet). You are a teacher, too, and you can extend your childs education with interesting speeches and books on tape that you find on the Internet.
Set an example
- Listen to national public radio, not music, when in the car.
- Find interesting spoken work on audio mp3 files or on the radio.
- Use an ipod for your chores, listening to interesting interviews from sciencefriday.com
- Ask your child to show you how to use ipodder.com or Juice, software that is used to download mp3 files.
For Teachers
Yes, your school probably has rules about the use of iPods and mp3 players. Most schools have decreed: No digital devices in the classroom!
Too bad.
It's a shame.
What a pity.
Such a waste of an opportunity.
For many students, learning by doing is a feature of their learning method. Through trial and error, many students learn how to transfer mp3 audio files to their mp3 players and how to shuffle the order of playing and select their favorite pieces. Most of these pieces are music files. What if teachers and parents gave students mp3 files that had educational merit and purpose
To find podcasts related to travel, just search "podcasts travel download" and you will have the podcasts that you are looking for. Roadlovers will enjoy listening to podcasts about the next town that they will visit. If you are interested in the rainforest in Belize or Peru, I'm sure you will find podcasts. You can even get free english lessons or free language lessons on the Internet. It's even a way to reduce global warming, because you won't get lost looking for a tropical paradise, and you will go straight to the destination described in your podcasts.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/Put-something-useful-on-your-child-s-iPod--part-1/34500
Monday, September 3, 2007
Facts You Should Know About iPods
iPod is one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history. It is the best selling mp3 / mp4 player in the market today. The combination of sound quality, sleek design and unique user interface, made the iPod a hit, causing an entire industry of accessories to emerge almost overnight.
Presently we are now on the 5th generation of iPod.
The first generation - Mp3 player with mechanical scroll wheel and four buttons.
The second generation - It has touch-sensitive wheel, 10 GB and 20 GB hard drives.
The third generation - It has touch-sensitive bottoms and USB connectivity.
The fourth generation - It has click-wheel and only two hard disk version, 20 GB and 40 GB.
The fifth generation - Mp4 player with 60 GB memory storage and video capability.
iPod has won several awards ranging from engineering excellence, to most innovative audio product. Very often it receives favorable reviews on looks, designs and handling.
iPod was designed as an mp3 / mp4 player for people with an active lifestyle. It is compact, sturdy and lightweight enough to take with you wherever you go. It was designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand or to be carried into a pocket or purse for easy transportation.
It comes in many storage capacities from 512 MG to 80 GB. The amount of memory it can hold, depends on the model or on the compression rate of your songs.
As an mp3 player it was designed to provide the best quality sound. It has a powerful 60 MW amplifier so it can deliver audio as loud as you want. It also has a 20 MZ to 20 KHZ frequency response, which means you can hear distortion free music at the lowest pitches.
iPod built-in rechargeable battery provides between 8 to 20 hours of music playtime depending on your model. Using the appropriate stereo adapter your iPod will sound great on your home or car stereo system. All iPod`s come as standard with a non removable lithium rechargeable battery. The battery charge will last about 14 to 28 days without use. The lcd display shows the battery level on the upper right corner of the screen. You may charge your iPod by connecting it to an Apple iPod Power Adapter or connecting it to a USB port of a computer. A full charge takes approximately four hours while 80% charge will require at least one hour.
Apple has designed the iPod, as an mp3 player, to work with the iTunes media library software, which allows you to select your music on your computer and on your ipod. iTunes can automatically synchronize this mp3 player with specific playlists or with the entire content of a music library each time you connect your iPod to a host computer.
The first three generations of iPod used two ARM 7TDMI derived CPUs running at 90 MHZ, while later models have variable speed chips which run at a peak of 80 MHZ to save battery life. Another great feature of owning an iPod is the fact that someone can record a discussion and then post the audio file on the internet. This means people can download the file and listen to the file on their iPod. As an mp4 player, with iTunes 4.9, you can now browse and subscribe to podcasts at the iTunes Website. Podcasts are radio shows or other audio/video programs that are downloadable over the internet.
In order for you to be a more satisfied iPod customer, as to the usability and longer battery life spam of this mp3-mp4 player you should consider the following tips:
- Keep it turned off when not using it.
- Update to the latest software.
- Keep it at room temperature whenever possible.
- If you are not using the backlighting, turn it off.
-Turning off the equalizer will save you battery.
- Use compressed songs.
With the availability of compact audio format, we have had mp3 players such as iPod, which provided an unprecedented portability to eager electronic consumers. Now iPod, as mp4 players, is already able to deliver video capability and a whole new set of features and services yet to come.
Roberto Sedycias
IT Consultant
This article is under GNU FDL license and can be distributed without any previous authorization from the author. However the author�s name and all the URL�s (links) mentioned in the article and biography must be kept.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/Facts-You-Should-Know-About-iPods/33921
Presently we are now on the 5th generation of iPod.
The first generation - Mp3 player with mechanical scroll wheel and four buttons.
The second generation - It has touch-sensitive wheel, 10 GB and 20 GB hard drives.
The third generation - It has touch-sensitive bottoms and USB connectivity.
The fourth generation - It has click-wheel and only two hard disk version, 20 GB and 40 GB.
The fifth generation - Mp4 player with 60 GB memory storage and video capability.
iPod has won several awards ranging from engineering excellence, to most innovative audio product. Very often it receives favorable reviews on looks, designs and handling.
iPod was designed as an mp3 / mp4 player for people with an active lifestyle. It is compact, sturdy and lightweight enough to take with you wherever you go. It was designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand or to be carried into a pocket or purse for easy transportation.
It comes in many storage capacities from 512 MG to 80 GB. The amount of memory it can hold, depends on the model or on the compression rate of your songs.
As an mp3 player it was designed to provide the best quality sound. It has a powerful 60 MW amplifier so it can deliver audio as loud as you want. It also has a 20 MZ to 20 KHZ frequency response, which means you can hear distortion free music at the lowest pitches.
iPod built-in rechargeable battery provides between 8 to 20 hours of music playtime depending on your model. Using the appropriate stereo adapter your iPod will sound great on your home or car stereo system. All iPod`s come as standard with a non removable lithium rechargeable battery. The battery charge will last about 14 to 28 days without use. The lcd display shows the battery level on the upper right corner of the screen. You may charge your iPod by connecting it to an Apple iPod Power Adapter or connecting it to a USB port of a computer. A full charge takes approximately four hours while 80% charge will require at least one hour.
Apple has designed the iPod, as an mp3 player, to work with the iTunes media library software, which allows you to select your music on your computer and on your ipod. iTunes can automatically synchronize this mp3 player with specific playlists or with the entire content of a music library each time you connect your iPod to a host computer.
The first three generations of iPod used two ARM 7TDMI derived CPUs running at 90 MHZ, while later models have variable speed chips which run at a peak of 80 MHZ to save battery life. Another great feature of owning an iPod is the fact that someone can record a discussion and then post the audio file on the internet. This means people can download the file and listen to the file on their iPod. As an mp4 player, with iTunes 4.9, you can now browse and subscribe to podcasts at the iTunes Website. Podcasts are radio shows or other audio/video programs that are downloadable over the internet.
In order for you to be a more satisfied iPod customer, as to the usability and longer battery life spam of this mp3-mp4 player you should consider the following tips:
- Keep it turned off when not using it.
- Update to the latest software.
- Keep it at room temperature whenever possible.
- If you are not using the backlighting, turn it off.
-Turning off the equalizer will save you battery.
- Use compressed songs.
With the availability of compact audio format, we have had mp3 players such as iPod, which provided an unprecedented portability to eager electronic consumers. Now iPod, as mp4 players, is already able to deliver video capability and a whole new set of features and services yet to come.
Roberto Sedycias
IT Consultant
This article is under GNU FDL license and can be distributed without any previous authorization from the author. However the author�s name and all the URL�s (links) mentioned in the article and biography must be kept.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/Facts-You-Should-Know-About-iPods/33921
The Ipod Audio Book Phenomenon of Today
The good sounding mp3 is one of the most exciting sound pieces of equipment today. I am amazed at how much high quality product they can put in that little piece of equipment. The surest bet is that the great ideas of today will be even better tomorrow.
For now the ipod audio book phenomenon of today is the star of the show. The mind of man, when inspired, will find new and better entertainment equipment to modify and invent forever.
For suppliers, distributors and manufacturers to stay in business they have to keep making better products for us to give us more benefits like fun, education and entertainment. Simple inventions from great minds spawn eternally new products and more innovative ways to use them.
As long as we keep buying them, inventors will come up with new ways to get desirable new products on the markets like the mp3 and of course the ipod audio book.
The ipod is one of the hot new technologies that is shooting up in consumer use. It allows you to take downloads of audio book discount products almost everywhere.
Young people like to listen to music as they wish. When they get older they will have to pay more bills and their mental outlook will change. They will want to listen to fiction book products and training oral books.
You can tune into your vast vault of sound product while doing many things. Do not get into trouble doing this while working or you could get in trouble with your boss.
Many listen to audio products while jogging though I wish they would walk, wish is safer and healthier for them. Listen to Dale Carnegie life training while you exercise at home without street noise distracting you because of your head phones.
The loaded ipod audio book comes with convenient and comfortable carrying devices for you. They are not as klutzy as some product of the recent or distant past, like the big boom boxes of yesteryear.
Sure you can still listen to your valued music but guess what my friend The pen is still mightier than the guitar I know, I know, if you are sixteen this sounds like a big lie.
If you have time for musical instruments and musical voices that is swell. Please keep in mind that there are limits to the value of music and rap.
Please also keep in mind that there is unlimited value to audible training you can get from your ipod mp3 player. If you are not reading you are seriously limiting your personal growth.
I realize your mind, eyes and physical body get tired after work and even play. Let me ask you something though Have you ever listened to the creative writing genius of Stephen King in, Green Mile or other of his great works
I promise you your mind will connect to his brilliance when you listen to his abridged or unabridged book stories being told. You will get smarter and more creative because this is how the human mind works. Silly sounding but true.
When you are depressed and bored sometime, like the next time, try clicking onto an audio book website. You will see thousands of tales and training and just plain fun stories all spoken to you by good speakers and even celebrities and original authors.
Any good audible web site will have free samples of almost all their presentations. Click on ones that appeal to you. Try some free downloads and eventually buy one that you like the looks of and make it your own forever.
This technique is called making time when you all along thought you do not have time. Like reading a book. Remember when a loved relative read you stories while you sat by them as a little shaver Try and believe me that the warm satisfaction of this great experience is still there when you listen to an audio book being read to you.
The ipod audio book will have a magic solution to some of your problems. You can learn how to load them up and download them from my other articles and of course from your favorite web site that carries these audio goods.
It is fairly easy to learn how to do this and to load them onto your ipod mp3 player. This will expand your brain and concentration and listening power to the point of improving them. Sound good I thought so!
Listen to Carnegie and Stephen while doing routine chores. Keep up to date and get up to date with your favorite foreign language training and dieting advice. Keep alert while driving your F-150 or semi with trailer. Know that you are doing this while keeping up with the rest of your life.
Your depression and loneliness will lessen. Your brain power will grow and make you feel better about yourself and give you more to talk to others about.
While there are lots of sites available for you to shop in you will soon develop your own favorites. Your listening desires will direct you to the areas you feel drawn to the most. You will find fiction book, true stories, training, education, self development and virtually everything else that has ever been printed.
So here you are. Are you ready to be a little happier Are you ready to be a little smarter Are you ready to meet the great minds of today and yesterday Then my friend, the ipod audio book is surely for you and I do mean you.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/The-Ipod-Audio-Book-Phenomenon-of-Today/33787
For now the ipod audio book phenomenon of today is the star of the show. The mind of man, when inspired, will find new and better entertainment equipment to modify and invent forever.
For suppliers, distributors and manufacturers to stay in business they have to keep making better products for us to give us more benefits like fun, education and entertainment. Simple inventions from great minds spawn eternally new products and more innovative ways to use them.
As long as we keep buying them, inventors will come up with new ways to get desirable new products on the markets like the mp3 and of course the ipod audio book.
The ipod is one of the hot new technologies that is shooting up in consumer use. It allows you to take downloads of audio book discount products almost everywhere.
Young people like to listen to music as they wish. When they get older they will have to pay more bills and their mental outlook will change. They will want to listen to fiction book products and training oral books.
You can tune into your vast vault of sound product while doing many things. Do not get into trouble doing this while working or you could get in trouble with your boss.
Many listen to audio products while jogging though I wish they would walk, wish is safer and healthier for them. Listen to Dale Carnegie life training while you exercise at home without street noise distracting you because of your head phones.
The loaded ipod audio book comes with convenient and comfortable carrying devices for you. They are not as klutzy as some product of the recent or distant past, like the big boom boxes of yesteryear.
Sure you can still listen to your valued music but guess what my friend The pen is still mightier than the guitar I know, I know, if you are sixteen this sounds like a big lie.
If you have time for musical instruments and musical voices that is swell. Please keep in mind that there are limits to the value of music and rap.
Please also keep in mind that there is unlimited value to audible training you can get from your ipod mp3 player. If you are not reading you are seriously limiting your personal growth.
I realize your mind, eyes and physical body get tired after work and even play. Let me ask you something though Have you ever listened to the creative writing genius of Stephen King in, Green Mile or other of his great works
I promise you your mind will connect to his brilliance when you listen to his abridged or unabridged book stories being told. You will get smarter and more creative because this is how the human mind works. Silly sounding but true.
When you are depressed and bored sometime, like the next time, try clicking onto an audio book website. You will see thousands of tales and training and just plain fun stories all spoken to you by good speakers and even celebrities and original authors.
Any good audible web site will have free samples of almost all their presentations. Click on ones that appeal to you. Try some free downloads and eventually buy one that you like the looks of and make it your own forever.
This technique is called making time when you all along thought you do not have time. Like reading a book. Remember when a loved relative read you stories while you sat by them as a little shaver Try and believe me that the warm satisfaction of this great experience is still there when you listen to an audio book being read to you.
The ipod audio book will have a magic solution to some of your problems. You can learn how to load them up and download them from my other articles and of course from your favorite web site that carries these audio goods.
It is fairly easy to learn how to do this and to load them onto your ipod mp3 player. This will expand your brain and concentration and listening power to the point of improving them. Sound good I thought so!
Listen to Carnegie and Stephen while doing routine chores. Keep up to date and get up to date with your favorite foreign language training and dieting advice. Keep alert while driving your F-150 or semi with trailer. Know that you are doing this while keeping up with the rest of your life.
Your depression and loneliness will lessen. Your brain power will grow and make you feel better about yourself and give you more to talk to others about.
While there are lots of sites available for you to shop in you will soon develop your own favorites. Your listening desires will direct you to the areas you feel drawn to the most. You will find fiction book, true stories, training, education, self development and virtually everything else that has ever been printed.
So here you are. Are you ready to be a little happier Are you ready to be a little smarter Are you ready to meet the great minds of today and yesterday Then my friend, the ipod audio book is surely for you and I do mean you.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/The-Ipod-Audio-Book-Phenomenon-of-Today/33787
iPod Music Downloads Advantages and Disadvantages
iPod music downloads could be of interest to you if you own an iPod. If you just bought a new iPod and are looking for places where you can find iPod music downloads, then this article would be useful to you. Though people are familiar with iTunes and love the wide selection of music, you may realize that the cost can add up if you plan to get many iPod music downloads there since they charge you per song or music download. Fortunately, there are now many membership sites to download unlimited iPod music, songs, soundtracks and music videos for a one-off charge for lifetime access. Let us see what the advantages and disadvantages of using such services are.
1. Lifetime Membership for One-Off Charge
One clear advantage is that a lot of the sites offer lifetime membership. So you pay once and never pay again. And the best part is you can download as many songs or music for your iPod as you like at your own convenience. No limit on the number of songs and no restriction on when you can download.
2. Cost Saving
These iPod music downloads sites are great money savers. In case you think that the one-time fees can kill you. Think twice as it would cost you lesser than $50 for most download sites. A few CDs would have cost you more than that.
3. Millions of Songs and Music for iPods
These sites offer you millions of music for iPods that you can download legally. You can find the latest billboard hits. Searching for the songs is a breeze. Downloading speed is fast too.
4. Millions of Media Files Such as Movies, Videos and Games For iPod
On top of iPod music downloads, you get the better end of the deal with other download services such as movies, videos, games and TV shows for iPod. You can even find amateurish videos and home videos to watch.
5. Free Software Bundle
Most membership sites offer more than just iPod music downloads. In fact, the majority would come with free software bundle. These software include music and video convertors to convert the music and movie files into iPod-compatible format, ie MP3 and H.264 video. You can really save a lump sum since you no longer need to purchase any expensive video conversion application.
While it is true that there are many advantages, on the flip side, there are also several disadvantages to download music from their iPod music downloads sites.
1. Beware of Scam Sites
In all businesses, there are black sheep. Same goes to sites which allow unlimited iPod music downloads. Several sites are outright illegal. Be careful of what music and the source you are downloading from. Make sure you read the terms and conditions carefully so that you do not infringe upon copyright laws when downloading music for iPod.
2. Slow Downloading Speeds
Poorly maintained membership sites are concerned only with making money but not interested in providing good customer support. Some membership download sites are notorious for slow download speeds simply because their server resources cannot cope with high traffic volume. Our experiences with good download sites are on the contrary, excellent since they have no problems at all.
3. Poor Customer and After-sales Support
Talk about customer service with some of the membership sites and you might as well speak to a cow. Several sites are not reachable and do not provide you with quality customer support. Dont get stuck with these fellows.
From this, it is obvious that there are both sides of the coin to consider for iPod music downloads. Exercise caution, and do some homework before you purchase your membership.
The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The name of the author, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/iPod-Music-Downloads-Advantages-and-Disadvantages/31608
1. Lifetime Membership for One-Off Charge
One clear advantage is that a lot of the sites offer lifetime membership. So you pay once and never pay again. And the best part is you can download as many songs or music for your iPod as you like at your own convenience. No limit on the number of songs and no restriction on when you can download.
2. Cost Saving
These iPod music downloads sites are great money savers. In case you think that the one-time fees can kill you. Think twice as it would cost you lesser than $50 for most download sites. A few CDs would have cost you more than that.
3. Millions of Songs and Music for iPods
These sites offer you millions of music for iPods that you can download legally. You can find the latest billboard hits. Searching for the songs is a breeze. Downloading speed is fast too.
4. Millions of Media Files Such as Movies, Videos and Games For iPod
On top of iPod music downloads, you get the better end of the deal with other download services such as movies, videos, games and TV shows for iPod. You can even find amateurish videos and home videos to watch.
5. Free Software Bundle
Most membership sites offer more than just iPod music downloads. In fact, the majority would come with free software bundle. These software include music and video convertors to convert the music and movie files into iPod-compatible format, ie MP3 and H.264 video. You can really save a lump sum since you no longer need to purchase any expensive video conversion application.
While it is true that there are many advantages, on the flip side, there are also several disadvantages to download music from their iPod music downloads sites.
1. Beware of Scam Sites
In all businesses, there are black sheep. Same goes to sites which allow unlimited iPod music downloads. Several sites are outright illegal. Be careful of what music and the source you are downloading from. Make sure you read the terms and conditions carefully so that you do not infringe upon copyright laws when downloading music for iPod.
2. Slow Downloading Speeds
Poorly maintained membership sites are concerned only with making money but not interested in providing good customer support. Some membership download sites are notorious for slow download speeds simply because their server resources cannot cope with high traffic volume. Our experiences with good download sites are on the contrary, excellent since they have no problems at all.
3. Poor Customer and After-sales Support
Talk about customer service with some of the membership sites and you might as well speak to a cow. Several sites are not reachable and do not provide you with quality customer support. Dont get stuck with these fellows.
From this, it is obvious that there are both sides of the coin to consider for iPod music downloads. Exercise caution, and do some homework before you purchase your membership.
The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The name of the author, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/iPod-Music-Downloads-Advantages-and-Disadvantages/31608
iPod Helping You Hear Right
There are plenty of rumors going around right now that electronic gadgets like your mobile phone and your trusty iPod actually could leave you deaf because the sound waves and the high volume that reaches your ear damages the nerves that allows you to hear well.
However, it does look like things are looking up and such heresay may actually not be true. You see, scientists and experts in the medical field are working out ways so as to help out people have better hearing even when their ears are already quite damaged. These experts are developing some kind of technology wherein stem cells and electrical pulses from your iPod could help heal the damaged nerves.
Of course, this is going to be good news. And when you have thought that you would have to set aside your iPod Shuffle along with your iPod Shuffle accessories for something that would have a lesser effect on your ears, the times have changed. And it looks like your enemy would then become your bestfriend.
So how would this go about The American Association for the Advancement of Science held a conference and one of the things that were discussed were the inception of a new kind of technology that would assist people with hearing problems. They have been discussing combining two processes to help heal those hearing wounds. There would be stem cell transplants done first so as to give new life to those ailing ear parts. However, after that, technology would then be used so as to recharge those new cells. The patients would then be using an amplifier in the ear and this is where your mobile electric gadgets come in.
On this, Richard Schmiedt, a professor of otolaryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina, has got something important to share for he does believe in such a kind of medicine to the ailing ears. He did mention, We have a good chance of getting normal hearing back in normal ears. And that is certainly good enough for most having problems with their hearing.
These experts do believe that when stem cells are put in the ears and replacing the damaged hair cells, people can actually regain their hearing back. However, such a kind of technique need to be backed up by a shock of electricity from our gadgets so as to restore the hearing capacity of the patient. Of course, there had been research and studies done so as to check if such claims are valid and true. In fact, Stefan Heller, a professor at Stanford University, did say that he did some studies in mice and within five years, results have been developed and progressed that the technique was a success.
On the other hand, people are trying to find out if this would be successful for human use. After all, mice are mice and people may not react the way the mice have done with the experiment. On this, Heller does explain, What we do with the battery-jumping is actually put the current right next to the inner hair cells and outer hair cells. It's very invasive and dangerous to the other hair cells. He also did continue that the process of putting in the new cells can be quite dangerous and be crucial to the whole deal.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/iPod-Helping-You-Hear-Right/31548
However, it does look like things are looking up and such heresay may actually not be true. You see, scientists and experts in the medical field are working out ways so as to help out people have better hearing even when their ears are already quite damaged. These experts are developing some kind of technology wherein stem cells and electrical pulses from your iPod could help heal the damaged nerves.
Of course, this is going to be good news. And when you have thought that you would have to set aside your iPod Shuffle along with your iPod Shuffle accessories for something that would have a lesser effect on your ears, the times have changed. And it looks like your enemy would then become your bestfriend.
So how would this go about The American Association for the Advancement of Science held a conference and one of the things that were discussed were the inception of a new kind of technology that would assist people with hearing problems. They have been discussing combining two processes to help heal those hearing wounds. There would be stem cell transplants done first so as to give new life to those ailing ear parts. However, after that, technology would then be used so as to recharge those new cells. The patients would then be using an amplifier in the ear and this is where your mobile electric gadgets come in.
On this, Richard Schmiedt, a professor of otolaryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina, has got something important to share for he does believe in such a kind of medicine to the ailing ears. He did mention, We have a good chance of getting normal hearing back in normal ears. And that is certainly good enough for most having problems with their hearing.
These experts do believe that when stem cells are put in the ears and replacing the damaged hair cells, people can actually regain their hearing back. However, such a kind of technique need to be backed up by a shock of electricity from our gadgets so as to restore the hearing capacity of the patient. Of course, there had been research and studies done so as to check if such claims are valid and true. In fact, Stefan Heller, a professor at Stanford University, did say that he did some studies in mice and within five years, results have been developed and progressed that the technique was a success.
On the other hand, people are trying to find out if this would be successful for human use. After all, mice are mice and people may not react the way the mice have done with the experiment. On this, Heller does explain, What we do with the battery-jumping is actually put the current right next to the inner hair cells and outer hair cells. It's very invasive and dangerous to the other hair cells. He also did continue that the process of putting in the new cells can be quite dangerous and be crucial to the whole deal.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/iPod-Helping-You-Hear-Right/31548
Modern Audiobooks Can Be Played In Your Ipod
If you are bored, you can pull out a book from the shelf and flip its pages. Through technology, audiobooks were invented. It started with cassette tapes. With the boom of the CD industry, audiobooks were also produced in that format. Similarly enough, because of the Ipod trend, audible audiobooks can be downloaded and purchased from the iTunes Music store, as well as First-Class-Audiobiiks.
If you have nothing better to do as you wait for your turn in that long queue or you want to be productive while you are riding the subway, bring out your iPod and listen to your audible audiobook. These work best with the iPod 1.2 software or with the later models.
Originally invented as the modern WalkMan or discman, iPod listeners have discovered a pleasure of having the gadget. They can listen to their audiobooks while they are on their way to work or during their exercise regimen.
iPod is compatible with Audible formats 2 which is the small file size but of maximum compression, Audible format 3 which is the best quality compression and Audible format 4 which is aa format that is compressed into larger mp3. iPod 1.2 software and the later models are compatible with the Audible files bookmark feature.
The Bookmark feature makes it easier for the consumer to remember where specifically he stopped listening to the audiobook. It is like a bookmark that you insert between the pages of the book you are reading. Bookmarks are compatible with the Audible files (those that have the .aa file extension) and Audiobooks that have been bought from the iTunes Music Store. These are the ones that come with the .mb4 file extension.
If reading a book means you only have to insert the bookmark between within the page that you stopped reading, bookmarking an audible file in your iPod entails the following procedures.
Press the Stop of Pause button while you are listening to your audiobook on your iPod. The iPod will serve as your bookmark because it will remember that specific spot automatically so the next time that you listen to your audiobook on your iPod, you will be able to listen to that very bookmarked spot because it will immediately play from there.
Did you know that if you buy your audiobooks on CD format, you can actually transfer them into iTune format by importing it into iTunes. In doing so, you can listen to your CD audiobooks on your iPod. But it will be easier, if you get your audiobooks from Audible.com or the iTunes Mustic Store. These audiobooks are manufactured as one or two files. Their total duration averages to ten hours each. This makes it easier for the purchaser to manage and to listen to his iTunes Library.
Audiobooks are pretty expensive. Can you believe that they are even pricier than the paper books you get at your book stores At least with First-Class-Audiobooks, the iPod audiobook listener is provided with the audiobook content, you own the file. This is also the same with the iTunes Music Store.
The difference between Audible.com and iTunes Music Store is that the former has a broader selection of audiobooks but it does come with a monthly subscription fee. If you want only one audiobook, then you can just check out the latter because it is much cheaper.
If you are the type of iPod listener who does not really tune in to audiobooks regularly, then you can just buy the individual audiobooks from either the iTunes Music Store or Audible. You can check out the selection of audiobooks that are available by going to the main page. It is so easy to buy an audiobook. It is like buying a song but the download will be longer. Naturally! What do you expect from a 14MB file.
After purchasing audiobooks from Audible.com or iTunes Music Store, these are added to your library automatically. Organize them in whichever way you prefer. Audiobooks is indeed another purpose of having an iPod. You can be entertained not just by music but also by the spoken words from literary creations.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/Modern-Audiobooks-Can-Be-Played-In-Your-Ipod/31504
If you have nothing better to do as you wait for your turn in that long queue or you want to be productive while you are riding the subway, bring out your iPod and listen to your audible audiobook. These work best with the iPod 1.2 software or with the later models.
Originally invented as the modern WalkMan or discman, iPod listeners have discovered a pleasure of having the gadget. They can listen to their audiobooks while they are on their way to work or during their exercise regimen.
iPod is compatible with Audible formats 2 which is the small file size but of maximum compression, Audible format 3 which is the best quality compression and Audible format 4 which is aa format that is compressed into larger mp3. iPod 1.2 software and the later models are compatible with the Audible files bookmark feature.
The Bookmark feature makes it easier for the consumer to remember where specifically he stopped listening to the audiobook. It is like a bookmark that you insert between the pages of the book you are reading. Bookmarks are compatible with the Audible files (those that have the .aa file extension) and Audiobooks that have been bought from the iTunes Music Store. These are the ones that come with the .mb4 file extension.
If reading a book means you only have to insert the bookmark between within the page that you stopped reading, bookmarking an audible file in your iPod entails the following procedures.
Press the Stop of Pause button while you are listening to your audiobook on your iPod. The iPod will serve as your bookmark because it will remember that specific spot automatically so the next time that you listen to your audiobook on your iPod, you will be able to listen to that very bookmarked spot because it will immediately play from there.
Did you know that if you buy your audiobooks on CD format, you can actually transfer them into iTune format by importing it into iTunes. In doing so, you can listen to your CD audiobooks on your iPod. But it will be easier, if you get your audiobooks from Audible.com or the iTunes Mustic Store. These audiobooks are manufactured as one or two files. Their total duration averages to ten hours each. This makes it easier for the purchaser to manage and to listen to his iTunes Library.
Audiobooks are pretty expensive. Can you believe that they are even pricier than the paper books you get at your book stores At least with First-Class-Audiobooks, the iPod audiobook listener is provided with the audiobook content, you own the file. This is also the same with the iTunes Music Store.
The difference between Audible.com and iTunes Music Store is that the former has a broader selection of audiobooks but it does come with a monthly subscription fee. If you want only one audiobook, then you can just check out the latter because it is much cheaper.
If you are the type of iPod listener who does not really tune in to audiobooks regularly, then you can just buy the individual audiobooks from either the iTunes Music Store or Audible. You can check out the selection of audiobooks that are available by going to the main page. It is so easy to buy an audiobook. It is like buying a song but the download will be longer. Naturally! What do you expect from a 14MB file.
After purchasing audiobooks from Audible.com or iTunes Music Store, these are added to your library automatically. Organize them in whichever way you prefer. Audiobooks is indeed another purpose of having an iPod. You can be entertained not just by music but also by the spoken words from literary creations.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/Modern-Audiobooks-Can-Be-Played-In-Your-Ipod/31504
Important Things to Know about Ipods
Its one thing to find creepy people on a subway, but its another to have that creepy person mug someone for their iPod. Because iPods are so popular (and become more so with new models like the video iPod or the iPod nano) they are more likely to get stolen by a mugger. Someone may want a free iPod, and rather than buying one, or looking online for a free iPod, they take someone elses iPod.
Because it is so common, some major cities have published a version of guidelines for people to protect themselves and their ipods. Many of these flyers share statistics of the amount of ipods that are stolen. According to one statistic from San Francisco, only 15 robberies were reported, but 11% of those were ipods). Many people suggest using regular headphones rather than the white pieces so that it becomes less obvious. Anyone that is smart with their iPod and knows how to conceal it will most likely keep their iPod, and the muggers will not get a free iPod very easily.
Concealing an iPod is easy, but learning how to use a new iPod can be frustrating. One of the biggest issues facing new iPod owners is the stacks of music that remain unripped and an unrealistic expectation that go along with the loading process. But owning an iPod should not be a burden. Any iPod owner can have access to thousands of songs on their iPod nano, if they give themselves plenty of time to load the songs. An entire library of music does not need to be loaded at one time. It is possible to load music onto the new iPod in increments. Allowing the iTunes collection to grow makes for better selection when loading the iPod. Also, an incomplete library doesn't mean failure. An entire CD collection does not have to be ripped in order to enjoy an iPod. Remember that can only a single song can be listened to at any one time time.
Don't feel tied to older music. People grow and change. The CDs from a decade or two ago might help connect to the past but if musical tastes have changed over time, allow new tracks in the library without feeling obligated to the older collection. No one will be checking in to make sure all those 80's and 90's CDs got digitized.
One of the great things about iTunes is that new music can be tested without commitment. It is possible to listen to the free 30-second samples and check out new play lists. And don't forget that every Tuesday, iTunes offers free tracks that might lead to new artists and styles to enjoy on the iPod. If a CD collection is just too much of a burden to face, enjoy any number of free pod casts on the new iPod and if possible, own a 5G or newer unit to watch TV and movies as well. The iPod does not begin or end with music. iPods shouldn't remain wrapped and unused on a coffee table.
Does the Lifepop Stereo Pet Carrier really steal the spotlight Chances are it probably does not steal the show more than the pup itself, but it's a pretty cool iPod-compatible accessory. It can be used to carry around the pooch as he or she rocks out to iPod music, or whimpers in abject misery while listening to youre the old music collection on the iPod. It's basically a soft padded bag with built-in speakers and a mini-plug to hook into the iPod. There's a fully zippered ventilated top so Fido will be able to breathe while grooving.
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Because it is so common, some major cities have published a version of guidelines for people to protect themselves and their ipods. Many of these flyers share statistics of the amount of ipods that are stolen. According to one statistic from San Francisco, only 15 robberies were reported, but 11% of those were ipods). Many people suggest using regular headphones rather than the white pieces so that it becomes less obvious. Anyone that is smart with their iPod and knows how to conceal it will most likely keep their iPod, and the muggers will not get a free iPod very easily.
Concealing an iPod is easy, but learning how to use a new iPod can be frustrating. One of the biggest issues facing new iPod owners is the stacks of music that remain unripped and an unrealistic expectation that go along with the loading process. But owning an iPod should not be a burden. Any iPod owner can have access to thousands of songs on their iPod nano, if they give themselves plenty of time to load the songs. An entire library of music does not need to be loaded at one time. It is possible to load music onto the new iPod in increments. Allowing the iTunes collection to grow makes for better selection when loading the iPod. Also, an incomplete library doesn't mean failure. An entire CD collection does not have to be ripped in order to enjoy an iPod. Remember that can only a single song can be listened to at any one time time.
Don't feel tied to older music. People grow and change. The CDs from a decade or two ago might help connect to the past but if musical tastes have changed over time, allow new tracks in the library without feeling obligated to the older collection. No one will be checking in to make sure all those 80's and 90's CDs got digitized.
One of the great things about iTunes is that new music can be tested without commitment. It is possible to listen to the free 30-second samples and check out new play lists. And don't forget that every Tuesday, iTunes offers free tracks that might lead to new artists and styles to enjoy on the iPod. If a CD collection is just too much of a burden to face, enjoy any number of free pod casts on the new iPod and if possible, own a 5G or newer unit to watch TV and movies as well. The iPod does not begin or end with music. iPods shouldn't remain wrapped and unused on a coffee table.
Does the Lifepop Stereo Pet Carrier really steal the spotlight Chances are it probably does not steal the show more than the pup itself, but it's a pretty cool iPod-compatible accessory. It can be used to carry around the pooch as he or she rocks out to iPod music, or whimpers in abject misery while listening to youre the old music collection on the iPod. It's basically a soft padded bag with built-in speakers and a mini-plug to hook into the iPod. There's a fully zippered ventilated top so Fido will be able to breathe while grooving.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/Important-Things-to-Know-about-Ipods/30144
How to Copy Music OFF your iPod
So, you've got music on your iPod that you don't have on your computer
It doesn't matter how you got in this predicament -- maybe you've lost a hard drive (or an entire computer), or you've accidently deleted just a little too much, and for one reason or another, you don't have the original source of the music.
If any of that sounds familiar, the time to fix it is now -- before you lose your iPod (and your music), or iTunes manages to get set to automatically sync your entire library (its default state, if you have to re-install it) and starts deleting all of the songs it doesn't know about.
Unfortunately, the standard tool for transferring music between your iPod and your computer (iTunes) is one-way -- it'll put music (or videos, etc.) onto your iPod, but it won't retrieve it back. Why Uncle Steve wants it that way, I suppose.
Getting music off of your iPod -- the Windows Down & Dirty Method
Unusually enough, this is one place Windows users have an advantage over Mac users. If you have a Windows formatted iPod, Windows actually treats it as a removable drive, and you can go in and copy the files off if you know where to look.
Here's how:
1. Connect your iPod -- =Warning!= if iTunes loads when you plug in your iPod, and is set to automatically sync your entire library (erasing your iPod), you MUST stop it -- hit the little "X" in the upper right hand corner of the window.
2. Open your iPod -- It should show up on "My Computer" as a "Mobile Device"; right click and choose "Explore". Alternatively, go to the Control Panel, Portable Media Devices, and double-click your iPod.
3. Unhide the files -- By default, Windows hides hidden files and folders (thus the name). Go to Options (in the Tools menu), and on the View tab, check "Show Hidden Files and Folders".
4. Find the Music -- The music is stored (in current iPods) in the directory "\\iPod_Control\\Music". This may have a lot of odd looking stuff in it -- it doesn't matter; select everything and drag and drop them to a folder on your hard drive.
5. Configure iTunes -- Go into iTunes Preferences, and under the Advanced tab, check "Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized" and "Copy files to iTunes Music Folder when adding to the library" (settings move around a bit between versions of iTunes, but these settings will be there somewhere).
6. Add Your Files -- In iTunes, select File, Add Folder to Library, and select the folder where you copied the files from your iPod. Alternatively, just drag and drop this folder onto iTunes
Once you've done that, iTunes should sort out the files from the iPod folder structure, put the artist and album information back from the ID3 tags in the music files, and reorganize the whole thing in the iTunes library folder.
The one caveat with this is that what you won't get back is any "metadata" that isn't stored in the files themselves, such as ratings, play counts, last played and modified information, etc.
It's also very difficult to select individual files or groups of files doing this, as it's not terribly obvious which file is which just looking at them in the way the iPod stores them.
Last but not least, I've never seen (nor read about) this trick being tried with any of the "new" iTunes data types, such as pictures, video, games, etc., so I don't know how well it would work to retrieve that information, nor whether this will retrieve purchases from iTunes Music Store intact.
For more methods of copying data off of your iPod, including links to several free utilities that can copy all of your data, please see:
http://www.articleco.com/Article/How-to-Copy-Music-OFF-your-iPod/30006
It doesn't matter how you got in this predicament -- maybe you've lost a hard drive (or an entire computer), or you've accidently deleted just a little too much, and for one reason or another, you don't have the original source of the music.
If any of that sounds familiar, the time to fix it is now -- before you lose your iPod (and your music), or iTunes manages to get set to automatically sync your entire library (its default state, if you have to re-install it) and starts deleting all of the songs it doesn't know about.
Unfortunately, the standard tool for transferring music between your iPod and your computer (iTunes) is one-way -- it'll put music (or videos, etc.) onto your iPod, but it won't retrieve it back. Why Uncle Steve wants it that way, I suppose.
Getting music off of your iPod -- the Windows Down & Dirty Method
Unusually enough, this is one place Windows users have an advantage over Mac users. If you have a Windows formatted iPod, Windows actually treats it as a removable drive, and you can go in and copy the files off if you know where to look.
Here's how:
1. Connect your iPod -- =Warning!= if iTunes loads when you plug in your iPod, and is set to automatically sync your entire library (erasing your iPod), you MUST stop it -- hit the little "X" in the upper right hand corner of the window.
2. Open your iPod -- It should show up on "My Computer" as a "Mobile Device"; right click and choose "Explore". Alternatively, go to the Control Panel, Portable Media Devices, and double-click your iPod.
3. Unhide the files -- By default, Windows hides hidden files and folders (thus the name). Go to Options (in the Tools menu), and on the View tab, check "Show Hidden Files and Folders".
4. Find the Music -- The music is stored (in current iPods) in the directory "\\iPod_Control\\Music". This may have a lot of odd looking stuff in it -- it doesn't matter; select everything and drag and drop them to a folder on your hard drive.
5. Configure iTunes -- Go into iTunes Preferences, and under the Advanced tab, check "Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized" and "Copy files to iTunes Music Folder when adding to the library" (settings move around a bit between versions of iTunes, but these settings will be there somewhere).
6. Add Your Files -- In iTunes, select File, Add Folder to Library, and select the folder where you copied the files from your iPod. Alternatively, just drag and drop this folder onto iTunes
Once you've done that, iTunes should sort out the files from the iPod folder structure, put the artist and album information back from the ID3 tags in the music files, and reorganize the whole thing in the iTunes library folder.
The one caveat with this is that what you won't get back is any "metadata" that isn't stored in the files themselves, such as ratings, play counts, last played and modified information, etc.
It's also very difficult to select individual files or groups of files doing this, as it's not terribly obvious which file is which just looking at them in the way the iPod stores them.
Last but not least, I've never seen (nor read about) this trick being tried with any of the "new" iTunes data types, such as pictures, video, games, etc., so I don't know how well it would work to retrieve that information, nor whether this will retrieve purchases from iTunes Music Store intact.
For more methods of copying data off of your iPod, including links to several free utilities that can copy all of your data, please see:
http://www.articleco.com/Article/How-to-Copy-Music-OFF-your-iPod/30006
iPod Video: Portable Entertainment Right at the Palm of Your Hands
Undoubtedly, iPod is one of the most popular gadgets today. Giving youre the ability to play your favorite mp3s, you will definitely enjoy having an iPod everywhere you go. Today, the latest craze in iPod is the fifth generation iPod. This particular iPod was introduced during the late 2005 where people are definitely getting crazy about up until today.
Not only that this iPod is capable of playing your favorite mp3s, but it is even capable of playing your favorite videos. Imagine, a full color screen with maximum clarity and sound, and all this in a small package, you will definitely enjoy iPod videos. Another great feature of this iPod is that it has video playback capabilities that will enhance your viewing experience.
The iPod video is also designed slimmer and more stunning than its predecessors. It can support up to 150 hours of music videos with a 2.5 inch clear video display that will definitely give you maximum entertainment. The iPod video is also integrated with a state-of-the-art battery back that can have up to 20 hours of battery life. As you can see, it has a five hour increase in battery life than the previous iPod model.
The iPod video also has a 60 GB model, which means you can definitely store a lot of music in it. Its smaller size may deceive you but you can definitely be sure that with this iPod, great packages really come in small things.
If you are a person who loves to watch music videos, TV shows, and store and view photos, the iPod video can definitely give a lot of benefit to you. Another great thing about iPod video is that it is also integrated with the Apple Click Wheel for navigation. The buttons consist of menu, previous, next, play and pause. As you can see, there are no complicated set up and using it is very easy. Even your 12 year old child can use iPod video.
If you like to move your mp3 and video collection in a single device, you can do so with an iPod video. You can simply hook it up with your computer through the USB port, and you can move files to and from the iPod. As you can see, the iPod video is also great for file sharing. You can easily click and drag your favorite mp3s and videos to your iPod and share it with your friends.
If you are interested in video output, you can purchase the iPod video accessory called the AV cables. This particular tool will enable you to plug your iPod in your TV and watch the videos stored in it comes to life in your TV. You can also share the sound by purchasing a dock for your iPod video.
Other accessories include a remote and a wall charger to add more convenience when using your iPod video.
So, the next time you want something that will provide you with great quality entertainment in your pocket, you can consider getting an iPod video. Not only that this fifth generation iPod can provide you with music, but it can also enable you to play your favorite videos.
iPod is the latest thing in the market today. It can provide you with entertainment as well as convenience.
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Not only that this iPod is capable of playing your favorite mp3s, but it is even capable of playing your favorite videos. Imagine, a full color screen with maximum clarity and sound, and all this in a small package, you will definitely enjoy iPod videos. Another great feature of this iPod is that it has video playback capabilities that will enhance your viewing experience.
The iPod video is also designed slimmer and more stunning than its predecessors. It can support up to 150 hours of music videos with a 2.5 inch clear video display that will definitely give you maximum entertainment. The iPod video is also integrated with a state-of-the-art battery back that can have up to 20 hours of battery life. As you can see, it has a five hour increase in battery life than the previous iPod model.
The iPod video also has a 60 GB model, which means you can definitely store a lot of music in it. Its smaller size may deceive you but you can definitely be sure that with this iPod, great packages really come in small things.
If you are a person who loves to watch music videos, TV shows, and store and view photos, the iPod video can definitely give a lot of benefit to you. Another great thing about iPod video is that it is also integrated with the Apple Click Wheel for navigation. The buttons consist of menu, previous, next, play and pause. As you can see, there are no complicated set up and using it is very easy. Even your 12 year old child can use iPod video.
If you like to move your mp3 and video collection in a single device, you can do so with an iPod video. You can simply hook it up with your computer through the USB port, and you can move files to and from the iPod. As you can see, the iPod video is also great for file sharing. You can easily click and drag your favorite mp3s and videos to your iPod and share it with your friends.
If you are interested in video output, you can purchase the iPod video accessory called the AV cables. This particular tool will enable you to plug your iPod in your TV and watch the videos stored in it comes to life in your TV. You can also share the sound by purchasing a dock for your iPod video.
Other accessories include a remote and a wall charger to add more convenience when using your iPod video.
So, the next time you want something that will provide you with great quality entertainment in your pocket, you can consider getting an iPod video. Not only that this fifth generation iPod can provide you with music, but it can also enable you to play your favorite videos.
iPod is the latest thing in the market today. It can provide you with entertainment as well as convenience.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/iPod-Video--Portable-Entertainment-Right-at-the-Palm-of-Your-Hands/28655
Music For iPods - How to Find Quality Music
Music for iPods can be made to sound even better than it is today. iPod is one of the best electronic gadgets ever created in this generation, and it has been the companion of all too many people, young and old, working adults or schooling kids. Even grandmas and granddads are learning to listen to music from this little MP3. We really need to do justice to our favorite toys by feeding them with the best music for iPods. So how do you ensure the music you are putting into your iPod is of the finest quality
Nowadays, it is easy to access legal music for iPods at online music stores such as iTunes, EMusic, etc. There are probably dozens of other online stores for local labels or international record labels. You have the choice of downloading a song from the whole album, without having to actually buy the whole CD like you used to do. Some even come with monthly or annual subscriptions offering you great convenience to return to download another song as and when you come across a favorite hit. Other than that, you may love to rip songs off your old CDs and sync them to your iPod.
No matter whether you download or rip and transfer your music for iPods, the answer to music with crystal clear sharpness lies with the music converter. With this wonderful software, you can take any audio file and transform it from a relatively poor quality sound piece into a great piece of music for iPods. You need to bear in mind that not all music and songs are created in the same quality since they come in different formats such as WAV, WAV (PCM), WMA, AAC, Vorbis, OGG, ATRAC, MP3, MP2 or another audio format. The music converter takes the music and converts it into beautiful music for iPods.
Click on a few icons on the software is what you need to convert your music video or music files you have downloaded for your iPod. Many convertors now come packed with the fastest conversion technology and advanced audio editing features. You can even be creative about adding some extra bass or tempo to your tunes. In short, be a music editor and customize your music for iPods within your own home so that you can have the finest quality of music.
Find out how to get instant quality music for iPods from my blog and enhance your listening pleasure.
The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The name of the author, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/Music-For-iPods---How-to-Find-Quality-Music/28348
Nowadays, it is easy to access legal music for iPods at online music stores such as iTunes, EMusic, etc. There are probably dozens of other online stores for local labels or international record labels. You have the choice of downloading a song from the whole album, without having to actually buy the whole CD like you used to do. Some even come with monthly or annual subscriptions offering you great convenience to return to download another song as and when you come across a favorite hit. Other than that, you may love to rip songs off your old CDs and sync them to your iPod.
No matter whether you download or rip and transfer your music for iPods, the answer to music with crystal clear sharpness lies with the music converter. With this wonderful software, you can take any audio file and transform it from a relatively poor quality sound piece into a great piece of music for iPods. You need to bear in mind that not all music and songs are created in the same quality since they come in different formats such as WAV, WAV (PCM), WMA, AAC, Vorbis, OGG, ATRAC, MP3, MP2 or another audio format. The music converter takes the music and converts it into beautiful music for iPods.
Click on a few icons on the software is what you need to convert your music video or music files you have downloaded for your iPod. Many convertors now come packed with the fastest conversion technology and advanced audio editing features. You can even be creative about adding some extra bass or tempo to your tunes. In short, be a music editor and customize your music for iPods within your own home so that you can have the finest quality of music.
Find out how to get instant quality music for iPods from my blog and enhance your listening pleasure.
The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The name of the author, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.
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iPod Video Downloads - Read This Before You Download iPod Video
iPod video downloads are now hot favorites among iPod users. Everyday, millions of video downloads are transferred to PCs and synced with iPods. Video iPod or iPod video is the name folks give to the new generation iPod which is equipped with video viewing capabilities. It is this technology; coupled with the vast availability of iPod video downloads that pushed up the popularity of iPod videos as the most downloaded form of media.
There are many online music and video stores to download videos for your iPod. The most famous is definitely iTunes. You get to download movies, TV shows and music at a standard charge per download. If you have missed an episode of your favorite TV show on national television, just go there and download that particular episode at $1.99. It is that convenient as the iPod video downloads are available the very next day it is screened. You also do not have to worry about having to buy the whole season.
If you are looking for free iPod video downloads that are legal, you can try some of the following sites. They are mainly collection of entertaining videos uploaded by people like you and me or aspiring film producers and public domain videos. Sometimes you will be amused by the kind of iPod video downloads that exist on this planet.
OVGuide: guide to online movies.
Watch Free Movies Online: If you are a fan of classic movies, you would love the free video downloads.
Singingfish: This is a video search engine that archives many movies, movie clips and videos. Check out the hot favorites section.
SearchforVideo: Another video search engine where you will be able to find tons of iPod video downloads. You will also find a range of video clips under different categories like news, movies, music, celebrities, health, TV channels, etc.
The Open Video Project: This is site with a huge collection of digital video for sharing.
Vmix: One interesting and wacky site where you will find tons of entertaining and funny videos submitted by amateurs and professionals alike.
Another source of iPod video downloads would be from the membership download sites that have become quite popular recently. These websites provide millions of videos, movies, music videos, TV shows and even music MP3s for downloading and burning onto CDs or DVDs and you can also transfer them to your iPod for viewing.
No matter where you download, there is something you need to know. Most video files are not exactly iPod video files but rather AVI, RM, DivX, WMV, ASF and VOB video files. In these instances you would need to convert them into MPEG 4 or H.264 video format in order for your iPod to play them. There are many converters in the market, some paid while others free. Type in free iPod video converters in the search engines and you should be able to find a few good free video to iPod converters.
Read more about iPod video downloads and which are the most popular sites video lovers are using to download high quality video for their iPod at prices even school-going teens can afford.
The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The author's name, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.
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There are many online music and video stores to download videos for your iPod. The most famous is definitely iTunes. You get to download movies, TV shows and music at a standard charge per download. If you have missed an episode of your favorite TV show on national television, just go there and download that particular episode at $1.99. It is that convenient as the iPod video downloads are available the very next day it is screened. You also do not have to worry about having to buy the whole season.
If you are looking for free iPod video downloads that are legal, you can try some of the following sites. They are mainly collection of entertaining videos uploaded by people like you and me or aspiring film producers and public domain videos. Sometimes you will be amused by the kind of iPod video downloads that exist on this planet.
OVGuide: guide to online movies.
Watch Free Movies Online: If you are a fan of classic movies, you would love the free video downloads.
Singingfish: This is a video search engine that archives many movies, movie clips and videos. Check out the hot favorites section.
SearchforVideo: Another video search engine where you will be able to find tons of iPod video downloads. You will also find a range of video clips under different categories like news, movies, music, celebrities, health, TV channels, etc.
The Open Video Project: This is site with a huge collection of digital video for sharing.
Vmix: One interesting and wacky site where you will find tons of entertaining and funny videos submitted by amateurs and professionals alike.
Another source of iPod video downloads would be from the membership download sites that have become quite popular recently. These websites provide millions of videos, movies, music videos, TV shows and even music MP3s for downloading and burning onto CDs or DVDs and you can also transfer them to your iPod for viewing.
No matter where you download, there is something you need to know. Most video files are not exactly iPod video files but rather AVI, RM, DivX, WMV, ASF and VOB video files. In these instances you would need to convert them into MPEG 4 or H.264 video format in order for your iPod to play them. There are many converters in the market, some paid while others free. Type in free iPod video converters in the search engines and you should be able to find a few good free video to iPod converters.
Read more about iPod video downloads and which are the most popular sites video lovers are using to download high quality video for their iPod at prices even school-going teens can afford.
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iPod Video Downloads - Quick Tips For iPod Users
iPod video downloads are one of the most popular media files people download next to music downloads. iPods used to be very basic in function and can only play music. With the improvements in iPod technology, we are able to view movies and videos on our new iPods. The generous disk space on our new generation iPods allows us to store up to 50 movies, each about 2 hours long. It is so convenient to watch a good video on iPod without carrying bulky DVDs or players. Here are some quick tips for iPod users who intend to download iPod videos.
There are many places where you can find iPod video downloads. The most established is iTunes and it is definitely not a stranger to you. iTunes now have more than 200 TV shows and you can download each episode of your favorite video at $1.99.
Peer-to-peer P2P file sharing networks are alternative places where you can download free iPod video and movies. Basically, you will need a P2P client application to search for iPod video downloads at the various networks. Some software are free and can be easily downloaded at online freeware resources or through the search engines. Two popular freeware used by many users to download iPod video downloads are MP3 Rocket and Fast Torrent. On top of that, they can be used to download games, music MP3s, etc.
There are some individual websites that offer iPod video downloads for private viewing. Most of them are amateurs who are experimenting with video filming and there have been some interesting finds reported at these websites. In fact, from time to time, you may have received them via email from your friends.
You may have gotten your iPod video downloads from sources other than iTunes, and P2P networks such as home made videos. But when you try to play them on your iPod, you realize that you cannot. Do not panic. The likelihood is that your video file format is not compatible with your iPod. iPod can only read MPEG4 and H.264 video files so this means that you need to convert the files first.
While there are many paid versions, you would be pleasantly surprised to find freeware that are just as powerful in converting video files to iPod compatible format. Free iPod Video Converter V1.32 and Utralshareware do a pretty neat job in converting popular video formats so that you can enjoy DVD/VCD and AVI, MPEG, WMV, RM, DivX, ASF and VOB video files using your iPod.
Visit my blog to find out more about iPod video downloads and where you may access to endless new DVD quality iPod video downloads.
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There are many places where you can find iPod video downloads. The most established is iTunes and it is definitely not a stranger to you. iTunes now have more than 200 TV shows and you can download each episode of your favorite video at $1.99.
Peer-to-peer P2P file sharing networks are alternative places where you can download free iPod video and movies. Basically, you will need a P2P client application to search for iPod video downloads at the various networks. Some software are free and can be easily downloaded at online freeware resources or through the search engines. Two popular freeware used by many users to download iPod video downloads are MP3 Rocket and Fast Torrent. On top of that, they can be used to download games, music MP3s, etc.
There are some individual websites that offer iPod video downloads for private viewing. Most of them are amateurs who are experimenting with video filming and there have been some interesting finds reported at these websites. In fact, from time to time, you may have received them via email from your friends.
You may have gotten your iPod video downloads from sources other than iTunes, and P2P networks such as home made videos. But when you try to play them on your iPod, you realize that you cannot. Do not panic. The likelihood is that your video file format is not compatible with your iPod. iPod can only read MPEG4 and H.264 video files so this means that you need to convert the files first.
While there are many paid versions, you would be pleasantly surprised to find freeware that are just as powerful in converting video files to iPod compatible format. Free iPod Video Converter V1.32 and Utralshareware do a pretty neat job in converting popular video formats so that you can enjoy DVD/VCD and AVI, MPEG, WMV, RM, DivX, ASF and VOB video files using your iPod.
Visit my blog to find out more about iPod video downloads and where you may access to endless new DVD quality iPod video downloads.
The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The author's name, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.
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iPod Movie Downloads - Watch The Latest Movies!
iPod movie downloads are now favorites among the many other media files iPod users are downloading to their iPods. iPod technology has advanced so much that the current generation of iPods with 30GB 80 GB storage capacity can do much more than just playing music. It can also store and play videos, movies, TV shows while you are on the move or exercising in the gym. But one burning question is how and where you can find iPod movie downloads, especially the latest movie releases to feed your iPod
One convenient place where you can buy iPod movie downloads is of course from iTunes store. They have a wide variety of movies such as Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, one of the many latest movie titles. Pay for your download and you are ready to download it onto your PC to sync with your iPod. It probably costs you anything from $9.99 to $14.99 per movie. This is cheaper than going to the cinema theaters or buying a DVD from the local video stalls.
However, considering that there are now many other alternative iPod movie downloads sites that offer a flat rate for access to unlimited online movies, it really makes it much more affordable for teens and young adults who are not financially independent. Do a quick search around and chances are you would find many of such membership sites that offer lifetime memberships for less than $40. This is a price most can afford and there are even cheaper options for one or two year subscriptions available.
The selection of iPod movie downloads can be surprisingly huge at several of the most popular sites. In case you are wondering if you can find the recent movie and TV show releases, check around and probe the sites a little. There have been rave reports from customers that most sites constantly update their movie libraries so that they can find the latest movie titles.
While you might be excited and want to quickly start downloading movies for your iPod, be careful in the selection of your iPod movie downloads sites. It is important that you read their terms and conditions carefully. There are many other things you should look out for as well, such as the downloading speeds, convenience of the interface, customer support and after-sales service, tutorials and instructions, secured environment for downloading, legality of downloads, etc. Several of these download sites are outright scams and have given a bad name to others which have put in much effort to set up an honest and excellent service. Find out from my blog which are the established iPod movie downloads sites that score well in all aspects and have successfully built a huge membership base.
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One convenient place where you can buy iPod movie downloads is of course from iTunes store. They have a wide variety of movies such as Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, one of the many latest movie titles. Pay for your download and you are ready to download it onto your PC to sync with your iPod. It probably costs you anything from $9.99 to $14.99 per movie. This is cheaper than going to the cinema theaters or buying a DVD from the local video stalls.
However, considering that there are now many other alternative iPod movie downloads sites that offer a flat rate for access to unlimited online movies, it really makes it much more affordable for teens and young adults who are not financially independent. Do a quick search around and chances are you would find many of such membership sites that offer lifetime memberships for less than $40. This is a price most can afford and there are even cheaper options for one or two year subscriptions available.
The selection of iPod movie downloads can be surprisingly huge at several of the most popular sites. In case you are wondering if you can find the recent movie and TV show releases, check around and probe the sites a little. There have been rave reports from customers that most sites constantly update their movie libraries so that they can find the latest movie titles.
While you might be excited and want to quickly start downloading movies for your iPod, be careful in the selection of your iPod movie downloads sites. It is important that you read their terms and conditions carefully. There are many other things you should look out for as well, such as the downloading speeds, convenience of the interface, customer support and after-sales service, tutorials and instructions, secured environment for downloading, legality of downloads, etc. Several of these download sites are outright scams and have given a bad name to others which have put in much effort to set up an honest and excellent service. Find out from my blog which are the established iPod movie downloads sites that score well in all aspects and have successfully built a huge membership base.
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iPod Music Downloads - Download iPod Music to Your Heart's Content
Downloading iPod music always brings thrill to users whenever they manage to find the tune they are searching for. Just not long ago, when radio was the only free source of music, people would stay tuned to their radio or portable receiver. Then CDs came along, followed by music MP3s. It is apparent that the MP3 player has invaded almost all the modern homes of America. Chances are you would find one MP3 player or more specifically an iPod in the homes since it is the most popular MP3 player. More than 21 million iPods were sold in just the last quarter of 2006 alone, boosted by the Christmas sales. Having a nice gadget with such enhanced capacity to hold hundreds to even thousands of songs and music is not enough. You need to know how and where to get hold of unlimited iPod music downloads in order to do justice to your iPod.
When people think of iPod music downloads, the first place they would think of is iTunes. If you do a quick review, you would discover that they have a wide selection of over 3.5 million songs, movies and over 200 TV shows, over 20,000 audio books, games etc. Prices range from $0.99 for a music track, and movies retail at $9.99 per movie, while TV show sells at $1.99 per episode. Frankly, thats quite a large database of iPod media files and there are old fans who stick with it since thats probably the very first site that they knew and got their first iPod music downloads.
However, there are others who feel that it is ridiculously expensive if they want to beef up a private stash of music and songs with tons of iPod music downloads. Naturally, they would switch to downloading iPod music at free download sites like Kazaa or Limewire. Why should anyone bother to download iPod music that comes with a price tag each time you do so People quickly figured this out and as a result, huge demand for free iPod music downloads ensued. More download sites using the same concept as Kazaa pop up.
But there are some problems with downloading iPod music at sites like Kazaa. These download sites would expose your computer system to malware such as viruses, adware and spyware. In exchange for downloading iPod music for free, you are obliged to view those pop-up advertisements, or commercial ads. Needless to say, this would badly affect your PCs performance such as speed and memory and its functionality. Imagine the kind of trouble you would be in should your PC crash on you and wipe out all your important files and documents. The reformatting, reinstallation and so on so forth is something most people would love to avoid.
Business owners saw the loopholes and pitfalls in these free iPod music downloads sites. In meeting the ever-increasing demand for cheap music downloads for iPod, new membership sites that offer lifetime access to millions of iPod music files, music videos, and other media files like business audio books, TV shows and movies came into the music scene. Instead of a pay-per-download fee structure, they go for a one-time fee based concept. Various download sites charge a different fee but it is generally in the low range of $40. The music community, especially iPod users has welcomed such a refreshing change. Music enthusiasts can now access to as many iPod music downloads as they wish, without expensive charges under an environment safe from malware attacks.
Read my blog to find out how it is possible to access to millions of iPod music downloads and get the latest tips and reviews of top iPod music sites.
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When people think of iPod music downloads, the first place they would think of is iTunes. If you do a quick review, you would discover that they have a wide selection of over 3.5 million songs, movies and over 200 TV shows, over 20,000 audio books, games etc. Prices range from $0.99 for a music track, and movies retail at $9.99 per movie, while TV show sells at $1.99 per episode. Frankly, thats quite a large database of iPod media files and there are old fans who stick with it since thats probably the very first site that they knew and got their first iPod music downloads.
However, there are others who feel that it is ridiculously expensive if they want to beef up a private stash of music and songs with tons of iPod music downloads. Naturally, they would switch to downloading iPod music at free download sites like Kazaa or Limewire. Why should anyone bother to download iPod music that comes with a price tag each time you do so People quickly figured this out and as a result, huge demand for free iPod music downloads ensued. More download sites using the same concept as Kazaa pop up.
But there are some problems with downloading iPod music at sites like Kazaa. These download sites would expose your computer system to malware such as viruses, adware and spyware. In exchange for downloading iPod music for free, you are obliged to view those pop-up advertisements, or commercial ads. Needless to say, this would badly affect your PCs performance such as speed and memory and its functionality. Imagine the kind of trouble you would be in should your PC crash on you and wipe out all your important files and documents. The reformatting, reinstallation and so on so forth is something most people would love to avoid.
Business owners saw the loopholes and pitfalls in these free iPod music downloads sites. In meeting the ever-increasing demand for cheap music downloads for iPod, new membership sites that offer lifetime access to millions of iPod music files, music videos, and other media files like business audio books, TV shows and movies came into the music scene. Instead of a pay-per-download fee structure, they go for a one-time fee based concept. Various download sites charge a different fee but it is generally in the low range of $40. The music community, especially iPod users has welcomed such a refreshing change. Music enthusiasts can now access to as many iPod music downloads as they wish, without expensive charges under an environment safe from malware attacks.
Read my blog to find out how it is possible to access to millions of iPod music downloads and get the latest tips and reviews of top iPod music sites.
The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The author's name, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.
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Lose Weight With Your Ipod Shuffle
Many of us ate too much at Christmas, drunk too much at Christmas and didnt do any exercise to burn off the excess calories. I am one of those people but luckily for me (or unluckily for me, depending on your viewpoint) Father Christmas delivered for me a tiny little present sent from the Gods in the name of an iPod shuffle.
This tiny little box of tricks ( you must of seen the ads on television about them) is what gets me round the field that is just 50 yards backing on to my house, otherwise known as hell on earth. Those of you of a certain age will remember the Sony Walkman. Yes, thats right, that chunky tape cassette player which we all clunked around with us, trying to look very cool.
I have to admit I am very new to all this MP3 technology. In fact my computer or PC is about 7 years old and with the help of my 16 year old son I managed to install the software which is required to transfer downloaded songs from the internet or music CD from the disk drive onto the iPod. I was very sceptical on how such a small piece of equipment would actually play music and if I am totally honest the quality is very good, much better than my old 12 inch vinyl records.
So how does all this help in my never ending quest to loose weight and get fit Well, I choose my music very carefully. None of this rubbish teen, hip hop, gangster in your face trash. I like to choose motivational tracks for my iPod. Anthems from bands like U2, The Darkness and Metallica are personal favourite and you just cant beat the theme from War of the Worlds to get your blood pumping and inspire you run (or walk in my case) that little extra distance.
So what are the actual mechanics of using your iPod Well, firstly after you open the natty little box, usually the MP3 player needs charging up. Simply plug in the charge lead into your PC port which must be USB, if your PC does not a USB port then you can get an adapter. I have an adapter on my computer because it is ancient like me!
Next, when little light changes colour or stops flashing you know that your MP3 player is charged from your PC. You now have to access the software from Apple. It is called iTunes and basically it is the software interface that allows you to transfer songs from your computer to your iPod. Always perform checks to make sure you have the latest version by accessing the official site at Apple. The whole process is easy (it must be if I did it) and before long you will have all your favourite tracks neatly bundled onto your iPod. No more scratched records or damaged album sleeves, marvellous. I have yet to find out on how to remove tracks from my iPod but I guess I have my son to help me on that score.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/Lose-Weight-With-Your-Ipod-Shuffle/25123
This tiny little box of tricks ( you must of seen the ads on television about them) is what gets me round the field that is just 50 yards backing on to my house, otherwise known as hell on earth. Those of you of a certain age will remember the Sony Walkman. Yes, thats right, that chunky tape cassette player which we all clunked around with us, trying to look very cool.
I have to admit I am very new to all this MP3 technology. In fact my computer or PC is about 7 years old and with the help of my 16 year old son I managed to install the software which is required to transfer downloaded songs from the internet or music CD from the disk drive onto the iPod. I was very sceptical on how such a small piece of equipment would actually play music and if I am totally honest the quality is very good, much better than my old 12 inch vinyl records.
So how does all this help in my never ending quest to loose weight and get fit Well, I choose my music very carefully. None of this rubbish teen, hip hop, gangster in your face trash. I like to choose motivational tracks for my iPod. Anthems from bands like U2, The Darkness and Metallica are personal favourite and you just cant beat the theme from War of the Worlds to get your blood pumping and inspire you run (or walk in my case) that little extra distance.
So what are the actual mechanics of using your iPod Well, firstly after you open the natty little box, usually the MP3 player needs charging up. Simply plug in the charge lead into your PC port which must be USB, if your PC does not a USB port then you can get an adapter. I have an adapter on my computer because it is ancient like me!
Next, when little light changes colour or stops flashing you know that your MP3 player is charged from your PC. You now have to access the software from Apple. It is called iTunes and basically it is the software interface that allows you to transfer songs from your computer to your iPod. Always perform checks to make sure you have the latest version by accessing the official site at Apple. The whole process is easy (it must be if I did it) and before long you will have all your favourite tracks neatly bundled onto your iPod. No more scratched records or damaged album sleeves, marvellous. I have yet to find out on how to remove tracks from my iPod but I guess I have my son to help me on that score.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/Lose-Weight-With-Your-Ipod-Shuffle/25123
iPod Music Downloads Tips
iPod music downloads are easily accessible nowadays with so many sites offering online music downloads for our iPods. There are a handful of download sites in the market. So whats the difference between all of them Lets go on a short tour to educate ourselves before we click for our next iPod music download.
There are mainly 3 types of iPod music download sites. All of them use a different business model. One group of them charges you for either per music download, or monthly subscription for a limited number of song or music downloads. Another group of them charges you a flat fee for lifetime access to unlimited iPod music download. The third group offers you music MP3 files for free. One quick glance and we may jump to the conclusion that free must be the best choice. The truth cannot be further from that as we unravel the neater details of each group, and compare them in terms of pricing, download speeds, security and protection in downloading and the selection of music files.
Monthly Subscription/Pay Per iPod Music Download Sites
Lets identify some of these sites. The downloading speeds are at 128 to 192 kilobytes per second (kbps). iTunes, the main iPod music download site falls into this category of course. It costs $0.99 per track, $9.90-$13.99 per album. Other sites include eMusic, MusicMatch, Walmart etc which charge about slightly lesser than $1 per song download, $7-$15 per album and $15 monthly subscription. These music download sites offer catalogues of between 500,000 to 1.5 million iPod downloads. Downloading online music at these sites is secured, and you can be rest assured that it does not expose you to unnecessary viruses or adware attacks.
Free iPod Music Download Sites
You may already be familiar with some of the names of these iPod music download sites like Limewire, Kazaa and IMesh. There are no costs associated with downloading music MP3s from these file sharing networks for your iPod. There are millions of music files available for downloading. File sharing is not necessarily illegal if the piece of music you have downloaded is not copyrighted. Unfortunately, there is a shroud around the issue of legality at these file sharing networks.
Downloading copyrighted iPod music is obviously against copyright laws. Anything else seems to be absolutely fine and safe. Put aside this legality issue, you have to worry about adware, spyware and harmful virus attacks when downloading from this site. If you do not have important documents in your computer, then it shouldnt bother you too much. However, I would still advise you to get the best anti-virus and adware, spyware protection software to guard your PC. Its simply not worth it to lose your whole computers data for the cheap thrill of free music.
Sites that offer Flat Fee for Lifetime Access to Unlimited iPod Music Downloads
These are the new kids on the block. For a one-time fee as low as $40 dollars or less, you get a lifetime membership to these iPod music download sites. There are no limitations on the number of music files or albums you want to download. Downloading music MP3s is straightforward as the user interface is dummy-proof and professional instruction tutorials are handed to you to guide you along. These sites understand the importance of IT security. You would receive a suite of anti-virus, spyware and adware protection software to ensure that your PC is like a fortress against these harmful elements. The fear of being exposed to viruses, adware and spyware is totally unfounded when accessing to iPod music downloads at these sites. However, you have to be careful as some sites are now masquerading as these flat-fee membership sites, promising to offer the sky but are of course unable to deliver the quality we would expect.
I hope that these tips are handy to you. To find out more about one-time membership sites, visit my blog which is packed with tips on what to look out for in a good download site and read a review of the top-performing sites for iPod music downloads today.
The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The author's name, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.
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There are mainly 3 types of iPod music download sites. All of them use a different business model. One group of them charges you for either per music download, or monthly subscription for a limited number of song or music downloads. Another group of them charges you a flat fee for lifetime access to unlimited iPod music download. The third group offers you music MP3 files for free. One quick glance and we may jump to the conclusion that free must be the best choice. The truth cannot be further from that as we unravel the neater details of each group, and compare them in terms of pricing, download speeds, security and protection in downloading and the selection of music files.
Monthly Subscription/Pay Per iPod Music Download Sites
Lets identify some of these sites. The downloading speeds are at 128 to 192 kilobytes per second (kbps). iTunes, the main iPod music download site falls into this category of course. It costs $0.99 per track, $9.90-$13.99 per album. Other sites include eMusic, MusicMatch, Walmart etc which charge about slightly lesser than $1 per song download, $7-$15 per album and $15 monthly subscription. These music download sites offer catalogues of between 500,000 to 1.5 million iPod downloads. Downloading online music at these sites is secured, and you can be rest assured that it does not expose you to unnecessary viruses or adware attacks.
Free iPod Music Download Sites
You may already be familiar with some of the names of these iPod music download sites like Limewire, Kazaa and IMesh. There are no costs associated with downloading music MP3s from these file sharing networks for your iPod. There are millions of music files available for downloading. File sharing is not necessarily illegal if the piece of music you have downloaded is not copyrighted. Unfortunately, there is a shroud around the issue of legality at these file sharing networks.
Downloading copyrighted iPod music is obviously against copyright laws. Anything else seems to be absolutely fine and safe. Put aside this legality issue, you have to worry about adware, spyware and harmful virus attacks when downloading from this site. If you do not have important documents in your computer, then it shouldnt bother you too much. However, I would still advise you to get the best anti-virus and adware, spyware protection software to guard your PC. Its simply not worth it to lose your whole computers data for the cheap thrill of free music.
Sites that offer Flat Fee for Lifetime Access to Unlimited iPod Music Downloads
These are the new kids on the block. For a one-time fee as low as $40 dollars or less, you get a lifetime membership to these iPod music download sites. There are no limitations on the number of music files or albums you want to download. Downloading music MP3s is straightforward as the user interface is dummy-proof and professional instruction tutorials are handed to you to guide you along. These sites understand the importance of IT security. You would receive a suite of anti-virus, spyware and adware protection software to ensure that your PC is like a fortress against these harmful elements. The fear of being exposed to viruses, adware and spyware is totally unfounded when accessing to iPod music downloads at these sites. However, you have to be careful as some sites are now masquerading as these flat-fee membership sites, promising to offer the sky but are of course unable to deliver the quality we would expect.
I hope that these tips are handy to you. To find out more about one-time membership sites, visit my blog which is packed with tips on what to look out for in a good download site and read a review of the top-performing sites for iPod music downloads today.
The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The author's name, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.
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iPod Music Downloads - Free or Cheap Download Is Better
iPod music downloads are available to music lovers either for free or at a cost. It can be perplexing to users as to why some sites could offer music downloads for free while some charges a fee. Lets dwell a little deeper into the world of online iPod music and find out whether it is better to download free music or pay for your iPod music downloads.
When talking about free iPod music downloads, we are referring to downloading music files directly from sources such as Kazaa or LimeWire. These sites are essentially file sharing networks or what we term as peer-to-peer (P2P) networks where the music files are shared.
Now, there are some concerns associated with downloading free music from these networks. One potential problem could be the legality of the iPod music downloads. There could be instances where copyrighted music is uploaded and shared. This is in direct violation of copyright laws. Users could be toeing the line when downloading these copyrighted music files. While this may be true, there are millions of files that are uploaded by amateur musicians and singers who use these sites as a platform to share their music and songs and to launch their careers. These files are completely legal to download. In fact, talent scouting folks do scour these sites in search of the next Big Thing.
There are a host of other shortcomings you may have to deal with if you are considering if you should get some iPod music downloads from these specific sites. The security and protection from attacks of adware, spyware and viruses, or rather the lack of it when downloading the iPod music files is a cause for concern. The downloading speeds could be incredibly slow and the audio quality of the songs and music can be exceptionally poor. Some users have also complained that the songs are incomplete. You wouldnt want to trade your precious time to download such iPod music that isnt worth listening to. So it seems that there is some truth in the saying, There arent any Free Lunch in this world.
On the flipside of the industry is another group of iPod music downloads sites that have recently emerged. These sites offer users memberships to access millions of music and music video download files. Its not free definitely, but you would be surprised to know that the price of lifetime memberships costs lesser than what you would be paying for a full-length music video DVD at some stores. Word has spread among the online music community that the problems discussed earlier about downloading iPod music files are non-existent at these download sites. It makes sense now why increasing numbers of people are turning to these sites to satisfy their iPod music hunger. Learn more at my blog about which are the iPod music sites that are fast gaining status as top sites for iPod music downloads.
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When talking about free iPod music downloads, we are referring to downloading music files directly from sources such as Kazaa or LimeWire. These sites are essentially file sharing networks or what we term as peer-to-peer (P2P) networks where the music files are shared.
Now, there are some concerns associated with downloading free music from these networks. One potential problem could be the legality of the iPod music downloads. There could be instances where copyrighted music is uploaded and shared. This is in direct violation of copyright laws. Users could be toeing the line when downloading these copyrighted music files. While this may be true, there are millions of files that are uploaded by amateur musicians and singers who use these sites as a platform to share their music and songs and to launch their careers. These files are completely legal to download. In fact, talent scouting folks do scour these sites in search of the next Big Thing.
There are a host of other shortcomings you may have to deal with if you are considering if you should get some iPod music downloads from these specific sites. The security and protection from attacks of adware, spyware and viruses, or rather the lack of it when downloading the iPod music files is a cause for concern. The downloading speeds could be incredibly slow and the audio quality of the songs and music can be exceptionally poor. Some users have also complained that the songs are incomplete. You wouldnt want to trade your precious time to download such iPod music that isnt worth listening to. So it seems that there is some truth in the saying, There arent any Free Lunch in this world.
On the flipside of the industry is another group of iPod music downloads sites that have recently emerged. These sites offer users memberships to access millions of music and music video download files. Its not free definitely, but you would be surprised to know that the price of lifetime memberships costs lesser than what you would be paying for a full-length music video DVD at some stores. Word has spread among the online music community that the problems discussed earlier about downloading iPod music files are non-existent at these download sites. It makes sense now why increasing numbers of people are turning to these sites to satisfy their iPod music hunger. Learn more at my blog about which are the iPod music sites that are fast gaining status as top sites for iPod music downloads.
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Prolong Your IPod Battery Life
Most MP3 consumers would agree that the iPod is one of the best choices for an MP3 player, unique cutting edge styling coupled with superb sound quality and durability. There has been however, numerous moans and groans from various sources of MP3 authority that the iPod battery is something that could be improved upon. Isolated cases of iPods going dead after only as few months have been reported and by reading this article you should have a basic grasp on how to prolong the battery life of your iPod and general care.
An absolute must is to download the very latest software for your portable device. In an age where software updates are as about as frequent as the weather changes, it is imperative that you keep up to date with software and firmware changes. Secondly, use the HOLD switch. Yes thats right. How many times have you slipped your iPod inside your coat, jacket or trousers only to discover the next time you plug in them earphones you iPod is as dead as a dodo.
Speaking of earphones, remember if you use all them fancy accessories to make your iPod stand out from the crowd that actually this drains more resource power from your iPod so if you plan on using your iPod on a long car or train journey then maybe leaving some accessories at home is a good idea.
Temperature control is another factor in looking after your iPod battery. Your machine will work best at room temperature (at about 20 degrees). If you have left your iPod outside or even in the car overnight, then let it warm up inside first before using. As well as cold temperatures the same principle applies to extreme warm aswell. Be mindful of not letting your iPod out in the sun or leaving it laying on the dashboard of your car in the summer.
Regular charging of your Ipod is also very advisable. Do not let your iPod go dead flat. Try to get into the habit of leaving your iPod on charge at least once a week or even better every night before you go to bed.
Do you really need the backlighting facility This is one of the major sources of power consumption on your iPod. There is an option to switch this off and you will be amazed on how much longer your iPod will last for before the need of a re-charge. Also try to avoid changing tracks to often if you can help it. Pressing the forward and back button on your machine executes major hard disk activity on your iPod which in turn drains massive battery power.
Finally, turning off the equalizer and using compressed songs is also good advice on keeping your iPod stay charged up for longer. Optimum cache size for your iPod is about 8 to 9mb so if your files and songs are longer then this then split these files in half. By following this short guide you will be sure to prolong the battery life of your iPod without the need for a recharge.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/Prolong-Your-IPod-Battery-Life/24706
An absolute must is to download the very latest software for your portable device. In an age where software updates are as about as frequent as the weather changes, it is imperative that you keep up to date with software and firmware changes. Secondly, use the HOLD switch. Yes thats right. How many times have you slipped your iPod inside your coat, jacket or trousers only to discover the next time you plug in them earphones you iPod is as dead as a dodo.
Speaking of earphones, remember if you use all them fancy accessories to make your iPod stand out from the crowd that actually this drains more resource power from your iPod so if you plan on using your iPod on a long car or train journey then maybe leaving some accessories at home is a good idea.
Temperature control is another factor in looking after your iPod battery. Your machine will work best at room temperature (at about 20 degrees). If you have left your iPod outside or even in the car overnight, then let it warm up inside first before using. As well as cold temperatures the same principle applies to extreme warm aswell. Be mindful of not letting your iPod out in the sun or leaving it laying on the dashboard of your car in the summer.
Regular charging of your Ipod is also very advisable. Do not let your iPod go dead flat. Try to get into the habit of leaving your iPod on charge at least once a week or even better every night before you go to bed.
Do you really need the backlighting facility This is one of the major sources of power consumption on your iPod. There is an option to switch this off and you will be amazed on how much longer your iPod will last for before the need of a re-charge. Also try to avoid changing tracks to often if you can help it. Pressing the forward and back button on your machine executes major hard disk activity on your iPod which in turn drains massive battery power.
Finally, turning off the equalizer and using compressed songs is also good advice on keeping your iPod stay charged up for longer. Optimum cache size for your iPod is about 8 to 9mb so if your files and songs are longer then this then split these files in half. By following this short guide you will be sure to prolong the battery life of your iPod without the need for a recharge.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/Prolong-Your-IPod-Battery-Life/24706
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