If you want to download music for your Ipod, the legal free music is definitely the way to go. Almost everyone I know has an Ipod, and quite a few of them spend hours looking for things on shady P2P sites, and a few of them have even gotten viruses. I’ve told them time and again about the free legal music download sites but they won’t listen. Will you?
For my guide to the best sites to download legal free music for ipod from, please visit http://www.ipodlowdown.com
The benefits of free legal music downloads-1 The main benefit of these legal download sites for your Ipod is that they are legal-you don’t have to worry about getting any scary letters from the government or record labels or whatever. That’s a big bonus in my book.
The benefits of free legal music downloads-2 Choice. When you are looking to download free legal music for Ipod, you can often get everything you need all in one place. Every song you’ve ever wanted, all under one easy to access roof. If you’ve ever downloaded from the illegal P2P sites, you’ll know how much the opposite can be true there. It’s very frustrating to have to search for all different descriptions etc in the hope that someone has uploaded the song you are looking for, especially if you don’t find it. This rarely happens with the legal sites as some of them have over 90 million files. That’s a lot of music!
The benefits of free legal music downloads-3 Speed-a lot of the trustworthy free sites will charge you an admin fee when you first join them. It’s a one off fee, and is put toward their upkeep costs for servers and customer service staff etc. This means they are able to offer download speeds that you can only dream of with most P2P sites. Once you are used to download speeds like that, downloading free music for Ipod the illegal way will seem so slow that it’s not worth bothering with.
The benefits of free legal music downloads-4 Safety. With these sites you don’t have to worry about viruses or some idiot trying to catch you out with spyware. These are professional organisations, so you can be sure that your downloads will be safe and exactly what you were looking for.
Downloading legal free music for Ipod is definitely the way to go. I’m very glad to have my memberships, and I can’t even guess how much I would spent with Itunes if I didn’t have access to all this free stuff.
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Friday, September 28, 2007
iPod Touch
The new Apple iPod Touch uses the same revolutionary multi-touch technology as the iPhone. Using this amazing touch screen interface you can watch movies, browse photographs, listen to music, surf the web and even buy music directly from your ipod using the iTunes Wi-Fi store.
This stunning new iPod Touch comes with a a host of features including a 3.5 inch 320 x 480 pixel widescreen display, Wi-Fi Supporting 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks the iPod Touch is the first iPod to feature wireless networking capabilities.
The Safari web browser is perfect for surfing the web, tilting the iPod Touch will automatically adjust the display to either landscape or portrait via use of a rather cleaver built in sensor called an accelerometer. And there’s even a touch-screen QWERTY keyboard.
The iPod touch display has an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness to suit the ambient light in your surroundings. The result? A better experience for you and battery-saving efficiency for iPod touch.
With a battery life of up to 22 hours, when playing music and 5 hours for video. The iPod Touch is an incredible 8mm thick,110mm high and 61.8mm wide it’s amazing how Apple have squeezed so much technology in to such a compact device.
As well as music video photos and iTunes the iPod Touch also sports calculator, clock, calendar, contacts, YouTube and settings icons.
The iPod Touch wont be in stock here in the UK until September the 28th starting at £199 for the 8Gb model and £299 for the 16Gb model you can order one now to be delivered on the day of release.
To help you in your quest for the new iPod Touch I have put together a quick website listing some of the best ipod touch suppliers in the UK – http://www.ipod-touch.co.uk
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This stunning new iPod Touch comes with a a host of features including a 3.5 inch 320 x 480 pixel widescreen display, Wi-Fi Supporting 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks the iPod Touch is the first iPod to feature wireless networking capabilities.
The Safari web browser is perfect for surfing the web, tilting the iPod Touch will automatically adjust the display to either landscape or portrait via use of a rather cleaver built in sensor called an accelerometer. And there’s even a touch-screen QWERTY keyboard.
The iPod touch display has an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness to suit the ambient light in your surroundings. The result? A better experience for you and battery-saving efficiency for iPod touch.
With a battery life of up to 22 hours, when playing music and 5 hours for video. The iPod Touch is an incredible 8mm thick,110mm high and 61.8mm wide it’s amazing how Apple have squeezed so much technology in to such a compact device.
As well as music video photos and iTunes the iPod Touch also sports calculator, clock, calendar, contacts, YouTube and settings icons.
The iPod Touch wont be in stock here in the UK until September the 28th starting at £199 for the 8Gb model and £299 for the 16Gb model you can order one now to be delivered on the day of release.
To help you in your quest for the new iPod Touch I have put together a quick website listing some of the best ipod touch suppliers in the UK – http://www.ipod-touch.co.uk
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iPod Nanos - A Surprising Case History
Virtually everyone has at some point seen the ads for the compact iPod nanos or knows a friend or a family member who has one of these electronic devices. The iPod Nanos were accepted very well by electronic consumers, not because they were devices that were anticipated to be rejected, but a music device that was a surprise for people who were looking into these types of players.
The iPod Nanos were meant to replace the IPod Mini as the mid-level iPod product, with additional space and features compared to the IPod Shuffle and less than the traditional iPod. The introduction of the iPod Nanos surprised the press, due to the fact that even though they were anticipating an iPod that utilized flash memory for storage purposes, no one thought that Apple would so thoroughly have the iPod Nanos replace the IPod Minis.
Even though the iPod minis were still doing well, there was no apparent reason to discontinue a successful product even with the introduction of a newer one. Regardless, the aggressive move ended up being the right one, due to the fact that people have accepted it and has even been cited for durability and quality, in spite of initial issues of the iPod Nano with scratching of the screens.
Modifications of the IPod Nanos
In the beginning, it was challenging to locate some accessories for iPod Nanos due to the fact that in order to compensate for the reduced size of the items, Apple had to get rid of the remote connector located towards the top part of models such as the IPod Minis, which the majority of accessories during that time period used.
With today's accessories, items such as remotes and FM transmitters are being manufactured that hook up with the devices through a docking port. The iPod Nanos inner functionality is different from its predecessors, as well. The most significant change inside of it was the move from a small hard drive to using flash memory for the storage of songs.
The iPod Nano was shrunk down by its designers to be about the size of a slightly more slender and a little bit longer than a credit card. This can be achieved now because flash memory is roughly about the thickness and size of a postage stamp.
Regardless of the reduced size in comparison to the IPod Mini, Apple also was able to provide a color screen that gives higher resolution because of the switch to the iPod Nano. It is because of these basic changes in overall design that made iPod Nanos more capable to allow Apple to remove its predecessor, the iPod mini, from the market.
Listen to Korbin Newlyn as he shares his insights as an expert author and an avid writer in the field of electronics. If you would like to learn more go to Ipod Battery information and at Ipod Nano Video tips.
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The iPod Nanos were meant to replace the IPod Mini as the mid-level iPod product, with additional space and features compared to the IPod Shuffle and less than the traditional iPod. The introduction of the iPod Nanos surprised the press, due to the fact that even though they were anticipating an iPod that utilized flash memory for storage purposes, no one thought that Apple would so thoroughly have the iPod Nanos replace the IPod Minis.
Even though the iPod minis were still doing well, there was no apparent reason to discontinue a successful product even with the introduction of a newer one. Regardless, the aggressive move ended up being the right one, due to the fact that people have accepted it and has even been cited for durability and quality, in spite of initial issues of the iPod Nano with scratching of the screens.
Modifications of the IPod Nanos
In the beginning, it was challenging to locate some accessories for iPod Nanos due to the fact that in order to compensate for the reduced size of the items, Apple had to get rid of the remote connector located towards the top part of models such as the IPod Minis, which the majority of accessories during that time period used.
With today's accessories, items such as remotes and FM transmitters are being manufactured that hook up with the devices through a docking port. The iPod Nanos inner functionality is different from its predecessors, as well. The most significant change inside of it was the move from a small hard drive to using flash memory for the storage of songs.
The iPod Nano was shrunk down by its designers to be about the size of a slightly more slender and a little bit longer than a credit card. This can be achieved now because flash memory is roughly about the thickness and size of a postage stamp.
Regardless of the reduced size in comparison to the IPod Mini, Apple also was able to provide a color screen that gives higher resolution because of the switch to the iPod Nano. It is because of these basic changes in overall design that made iPod Nanos more capable to allow Apple to remove its predecessor, the iPod mini, from the market.
Listen to Korbin Newlyn as he shares his insights as an expert author and an avid writer in the field of electronics. If you would like to learn more go to Ipod Battery information and at Ipod Nano Video tips.
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iPod Compatibility
iPod compatibility on the original iPod was designed for use with Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X but Apple began selling a Windows-compatible iPod too on July 17, 2002. Apple released a Windows version of iTunes on October 16, 2003; previously, Windows users needed third-party software such as Musicmatch Jukebox (included with Windows iPods before the release of the Windows version of iTunes), ephPod, or XPlay to manage the music on their iPods.
iPods originally shipped formatted with Apple's native filesystem, HFS Plus (Hierarchical File System) and consequently would only work with Apple's Mac OS because Windows does not support HFS Plus. An iPod formatted with HFS Plus is able to serve as a boot disk for a Macintosh computer, allowing one to have a usable, portable operating system installed on their iPod.
With the advent of the windows-compatible iPod, Apple switched iPod's default file system to FAT32 because FAT32 is the only file system that can be used natively with both Mac OS and Windows. Fourth-generation and earlier iPods could still be made to boot a Macintosh by reformatting their hard disks with HFS Plus.
The iPodLinux project has successfully ported an ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) version of the Linux kernel to run on iPods. It currently supports first through third generation iPods, and features simple installers for Mac OS X and Windows. The Linux interface is known as "Podzilla".
The interface will run on all iPods, however the development team does not support its usage. The iPod uses standard USB and FireWire mass-storage connectivity, and therefore any system with mass-storage support can mount it and use it as an external hard drive. The iPod will also charge from any powered USB or Firewire port, regardless of software support.
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iPods originally shipped formatted with Apple's native filesystem, HFS Plus (Hierarchical File System) and consequently would only work with Apple's Mac OS because Windows does not support HFS Plus. An iPod formatted with HFS Plus is able to serve as a boot disk for a Macintosh computer, allowing one to have a usable, portable operating system installed on their iPod.
With the advent of the windows-compatible iPod, Apple switched iPod's default file system to FAT32 because FAT32 is the only file system that can be used natively with both Mac OS and Windows. Fourth-generation and earlier iPods could still be made to boot a Macintosh by reformatting their hard disks with HFS Plus.
The iPodLinux project has successfully ported an ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) version of the Linux kernel to run on iPods. It currently supports first through third generation iPods, and features simple installers for Mac OS X and Windows. The Linux interface is known as "Podzilla".
The interface will run on all iPods, however the development team does not support its usage. The iPod uses standard USB and FireWire mass-storage connectivity, and therefore any system with mass-storage support can mount it and use it as an external hard drive. The iPod will also charge from any powered USB or Firewire port, regardless of software support.
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The Apple iPod and The Future of Media
First of all, what actually is an Apple iPod? Well, its a digital portable media player, or MP3 player. The term iPod has become so ubiquitous that it is not really necessary to explain it. In fact sometimes iPod is used as a generic term for an MP3 player in much the same way the brand name Hoover is seen as a generic term for vacuum cleaners.
In 2001 the first Apple iPod was released. Since then there have been over 100 million sales of the iPod world wide. It is used in conjunction with iTunes software which is a kind of computerized jukebox, but also integrates with buying and downloading music. In my opinion, this is what really sets the iPod aside from other portable media players. This iTunes has really revolutionized the way music is bought. Sales of singles in the UK declined significantly until iTunes was released. Now songs can get to number 1 in the UK charts on download sales alone, before even having a single released. What this means is that bands no longer need a record deal in order to get a number one single. Look at someone like Gnarls Barclay and their single 'Crazy'. That became Number 1 in the UK singles chart through downloads alone.
Looking at the history of the iPod they have seen a lot of changes; there is now a miniature iPod Shuffle with no screen, perfect for sports people; A Classic iPod which although looks very similar in style to the original, now even plays videos, movies and games and comes with an enormous 160GB hard disk; the amazing revolutionary Apple iPhone which combines a camera, media player, phone, web access, touch screen and more into a phone; following on from the iPhone came the iPod Touch, which is in my opinion just an iPhone without the phone, and some of the other useful features like full internet access. The iPod Nano is now on its third reincarnation, being revamped each time for a fresher look and more features.
The permeation of iPods into our culture is such that now even places like hospitals (for example the Royal Glasgow Infirmary) offer podcasts as a means of providing training materials. Students can even get some lectures on a podcast.
What does the future hold for the iPod or other 'Pod' Products? Apart from the obvious of smaller, cheaper, lighter, with more memory on board, I would like to see further integration of the iPod and iTunes concept into the home, with iTunes being the centre of an entertainment hub for the home. I envisage this as being centered around a broadband connection, incorporating a wide screen Television, hi fi system, downloadable movies, TV shows on demand, along with classical TV broadcasting incorporated. I see this as leading to a more integrated approach to media and the way it is delivered to the consumer.
Ryan Johnson is an online entrepreneur who runs several successful website in the IT and consumer electronics sphere, including iPod and MP3 Player Insurance and a store specializing in Apple iPods and Accessories
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In 2001 the first Apple iPod was released. Since then there have been over 100 million sales of the iPod world wide. It is used in conjunction with iTunes software which is a kind of computerized jukebox, but also integrates with buying and downloading music. In my opinion, this is what really sets the iPod aside from other portable media players. This iTunes has really revolutionized the way music is bought. Sales of singles in the UK declined significantly until iTunes was released. Now songs can get to number 1 in the UK charts on download sales alone, before even having a single released. What this means is that bands no longer need a record deal in order to get a number one single. Look at someone like Gnarls Barclay and their single 'Crazy'. That became Number 1 in the UK singles chart through downloads alone.
Looking at the history of the iPod they have seen a lot of changes; there is now a miniature iPod Shuffle with no screen, perfect for sports people; A Classic iPod which although looks very similar in style to the original, now even plays videos, movies and games and comes with an enormous 160GB hard disk; the amazing revolutionary Apple iPhone which combines a camera, media player, phone, web access, touch screen and more into a phone; following on from the iPhone came the iPod Touch, which is in my opinion just an iPhone without the phone, and some of the other useful features like full internet access. The iPod Nano is now on its third reincarnation, being revamped each time for a fresher look and more features.
The permeation of iPods into our culture is such that now even places like hospitals (for example the Royal Glasgow Infirmary) offer podcasts as a means of providing training materials. Students can even get some lectures on a podcast.
What does the future hold for the iPod or other 'Pod' Products? Apart from the obvious of smaller, cheaper, lighter, with more memory on board, I would like to see further integration of the iPod and iTunes concept into the home, with iTunes being the centre of an entertainment hub for the home. I envisage this as being centered around a broadband connection, incorporating a wide screen Television, hi fi system, downloadable movies, TV shows on demand, along with classical TV broadcasting incorporated. I see this as leading to a more integrated approach to media and the way it is delivered to the consumer.
Ryan Johnson is an online entrepreneur who runs several successful website in the IT and consumer electronics sphere, including iPod and MP3 Player Insurance and a store specializing in Apple iPods and Accessories
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Is An IPod The Best mp3 Player Choice?
Apple is incredibly dominant in the mp3 player market - it has over 80% of the US market for example. Why is this?
Firstly because iPods still lead the way for music playing capabilities - they just sound great. Secondly, the iTunes is the best music management software. On top of that, the iTunes music store is the easiest to use and has the greatest choice.
And last but certainly not least iPods are just such amazingly sexy devices!
There are currently 3 iPods in the model range.
iPod The latest iPod is often called the 5G (standing for 5th generation). It is a lighter, thinner design (10 percent thinner than the fourth-generation 30GB iPod), available in white or black.
It comes with a choice of 30GB or 60GB of internal disk storage. This means you can keep about 7,000 or 15,000 songs respectively, plus up to 150 hours of video (on the 60GB iPod).
The 5G iPod has strengthened its support for photos and video with its 320 x 240-pixel, 2.5-inch QVGA color display. You can use the optional iPod A/V cable to play videos and photo slideshows with music on your TV.
You can also use the new Apple Remote with an optional iPod Universal Dock to control your music, videos and slideshows. There is of course a huge range of third party accessories with similar capabilities to the Apple ones - sometimes even better than Apple's and often at lower prices.
In summary the iPod is still better than the competition, but its video capabilities are not yet complete. For example it is slow at transferring photos directly from a camera and it is not yet a fully capable portable video player.
You cannot convert your own video content for iPod playback - iTunes gives you an unhelpful error message if you try this. To get videos ready for the iPod, Apple says you need to buy an add on called QuickTime 7 Pro, although free software to do this is now starting to appear.
iPod nano Apple's tagline for the nano is "impossibly small" and it certainly is incredibly small and light. It is currently available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB sizes, which hold about 240, 500 and 1,000 songs respectively.
The nano has a 1.5-inch colour display, so you can view album art as you play your music, or browse up to 25,000 photos on the 4GB model.
Because it is so small and light, Apple emphasises the nano's wearability. You can easily wear it around your neck or keep it on an armband.
iPod shuffle The shuffle is the entry level iPod model and is even smaller than the iPod nano - about the size of a pack of gum and weighs less than a car key.
The shuffle doesn't have a display so its playlist control is fairly basic - play, pause, skip, repeat, hold and shuffle (random).
It is easy to hook up to a computer - just plug it directly into a USB 1.1 or 2.0 port, or use an optional Dock. You can sync a specific iTunes Playlist, or drag and drop individual songs or albums from iTunes into the iPod shuffle. The shuffle also automatically charges during syncing.
Summary Apple still holds a clear lead over other mp3 music player vendors. The iPods sets the pace in most aspects - storage, packaging and even price. There is a huge 3rd party add on market that gives the iPod owner a wide choice of accessories.
Apple has now made a strategic move into video and it looks like it will also dominate in that space.
Really, from the position it now has, Apple has to make big mistakes or just get complacent to lose its #1 market position.
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Firstly because iPods still lead the way for music playing capabilities - they just sound great. Secondly, the iTunes is the best music management software. On top of that, the iTunes music store is the easiest to use and has the greatest choice.
And last but certainly not least iPods are just such amazingly sexy devices!
There are currently 3 iPods in the model range.
iPod The latest iPod is often called the 5G (standing for 5th generation). It is a lighter, thinner design (10 percent thinner than the fourth-generation 30GB iPod), available in white or black.
It comes with a choice of 30GB or 60GB of internal disk storage. This means you can keep about 7,000 or 15,000 songs respectively, plus up to 150 hours of video (on the 60GB iPod).
The 5G iPod has strengthened its support for photos and video with its 320 x 240-pixel, 2.5-inch QVGA color display. You can use the optional iPod A/V cable to play videos and photo slideshows with music on your TV.
You can also use the new Apple Remote with an optional iPod Universal Dock to control your music, videos and slideshows. There is of course a huge range of third party accessories with similar capabilities to the Apple ones - sometimes even better than Apple's and often at lower prices.
In summary the iPod is still better than the competition, but its video capabilities are not yet complete. For example it is slow at transferring photos directly from a camera and it is not yet a fully capable portable video player.
You cannot convert your own video content for iPod playback - iTunes gives you an unhelpful error message if you try this. To get videos ready for the iPod, Apple says you need to buy an add on called QuickTime 7 Pro, although free software to do this is now starting to appear.
iPod nano Apple's tagline for the nano is "impossibly small" and it certainly is incredibly small and light. It is currently available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB sizes, which hold about 240, 500 and 1,000 songs respectively.
The nano has a 1.5-inch colour display, so you can view album art as you play your music, or browse up to 25,000 photos on the 4GB model.
Because it is so small and light, Apple emphasises the nano's wearability. You can easily wear it around your neck or keep it on an armband.
iPod shuffle The shuffle is the entry level iPod model and is even smaller than the iPod nano - about the size of a pack of gum and weighs less than a car key.
The shuffle doesn't have a display so its playlist control is fairly basic - play, pause, skip, repeat, hold and shuffle (random).
It is easy to hook up to a computer - just plug it directly into a USB 1.1 or 2.0 port, or use an optional Dock. You can sync a specific iTunes Playlist, or drag and drop individual songs or albums from iTunes into the iPod shuffle. The shuffle also automatically charges during syncing.
Summary Apple still holds a clear lead over other mp3 music player vendors. The iPods sets the pace in most aspects - storage, packaging and even price. There is a huge 3rd party add on market that gives the iPod owner a wide choice of accessories.
Apple has now made a strategic move into video and it looks like it will also dominate in that space.
Really, from the position it now has, Apple has to make big mistakes or just get complacent to lose its #1 market position.
http://www.ipodresourcecenter.com/Is_An_IPod_The_Best_mp3_Player_Choice.html
Is the Apple iPod Going to Last or Burn Out Like the Apple Macintosh?
Today the Apple iPod is leading the market in the portable music player industry, having sold around 15 million iPods since they were released. But some people are now saying like the Apple Macintosh once an industry leader the iPod will also become a memory. Looking to the near future at the main competition for the Apple iPod are the new age mobile phones. Not only do they have the normal features of a mobile phone but they’re also adopting a higher standard of digital camera and a built in MP3 player. Unless Apple decides to bring the iPod into the mobile phone industry, we may see them move to the back of the shelf at ebay.
Below are an example of some already available mobile phones that incorporate the higher standard digital camera and MP3 player:
• Motorola MPx220
• Siemens SX1
• Sony Ericsson P910i
• Sony Ericsson W800i
Looking at the Sony Ericsson W800i, this mobile phone offers a 2 mega pixel digital camera with video recording capability. Also a built in MP3 player and the phone comes with a 512mb Memory Stick™ PRO Duo. This maybe only capable of holding around 150 music tracks or 10-15 full length CDs. You can upgrade the memory stick to 1GB doubling the storage capacity.
Obviously the Sony Ericsson W800i does not have the storage capacity of a 60GB iPod video, but looking at the technology trends everything is getting smaller with higher storage capacity.
Once mobile phones have a higher storage limit (60GB) they will also have the capability of playing MP4. Then your every day mobile phone will be a Phone, Camera, MP3 music player and an MP4 video player which fits in your pocket.
http://www.ipodresourcecenter.com/Is_the_Apple_iPod_Going_to_Last_or_Burn_Out_Like.html
Below are an example of some already available mobile phones that incorporate the higher standard digital camera and MP3 player:
• Motorola MPx220
• Siemens SX1
• Sony Ericsson P910i
• Sony Ericsson W800i
Looking at the Sony Ericsson W800i, this mobile phone offers a 2 mega pixel digital camera with video recording capability. Also a built in MP3 player and the phone comes with a 512mb Memory Stick™ PRO Duo. This maybe only capable of holding around 150 music tracks or 10-15 full length CDs. You can upgrade the memory stick to 1GB doubling the storage capacity.
Obviously the Sony Ericsson W800i does not have the storage capacity of a 60GB iPod video, but looking at the technology trends everything is getting smaller with higher storage capacity.
Once mobile phones have a higher storage limit (60GB) they will also have the capability of playing MP4. Then your every day mobile phone will be a Phone, Camera, MP3 music player and an MP4 video player which fits in your pocket.
http://www.ipodresourcecenter.com/Is_the_Apple_iPod_Going_to_Last_or_Burn_Out_Like.html
iPod Radio - Well Maybe
Apple recently announced the release of the iPod Radio Remote. This little accessory combines a wired remote control with a FM radio receiver. It works with the iPod nano and the most recent generation (fifth) of iPods.
The iPod Radio Remote is a convenient way for music lovers to control their iPod and add FM radio for a reasonable price point. Using the remote, you can skip tracks and adjust the volume of your iPod even when it’s in a pocket or backpack. It’s main feature - lets you and listen to FM radio stations while it displays station and song information on the iPod’s screen.
The iPod Radio Remote combines two great features in one elegant product,” Greg Joswiak, Apple’s iPod Marketing guy said recently. The iPod Radio Remote is both the best remote control and the best FM radio listening experience for iPod.” If you search the Apple iPod store online, you will also find a couple of competitors that launched similar products ahead of Apple.
But I must admit, the Apple Radio Remote is a cleaner package. If you live in the city and get good FM reception, this is a nice little add-on. If you live in the burbs and are looking for great sound - similar to the quality that you get from your iPod, then forget about the iPod Radio Remote. Why, because it is like any other small FM radio, it needs a strong signal to give you decent sound.
But don’t give up, there is quite a lot happening in the real time audio market and you will have more choices in the coming months. There were several rumors in 2005 about Apple and satellite radio for instance. "The iPod is the biggest, baddest thing around and satellite radio is this small, cool device," said Steve Mather, an analyst with Sander Morris Harris. "Put them together and it's the ultimate."
But there has been no evidence that such a dream machine is in the works. Earlier this year, Sirius Satellite Radio CEO Mel Karmazin said he had approached Steve Jobs, the chief of iPod maker Apple Computer, about a possible deal but said Jobs wasn't interested.
Sirius didn’t sit on its butt. The created their first portable device called the S50, a small, sleek device used with a docking port in your car. It is like a TiVo for radio. It automatically stores music for later listening. You can schedule recordings from both music and talk stations (with a firmware upgrade), save favorite songs, and link up to a PC to load music files. But… you can't see the song list for recorded music. The S50 is available only with a car kit and the controls are hard to use.
Not to be left out, XM recently unveiled a new satellite radio for spring ‘06. Like their initial radio, the new receiver will pick up satellite signals as you are walking around outside. No docking station is needed, which is a huge advantage over the Sirius S50. It also has 1 gigabyte of memory so that you can record 50 hours of radio play. Out doing the S50 - there are no restrictions on how or what you can record. In fact, XM has made it even easier to capture individual songs.
The new XM player also provides a "tag" feature that let’s you immediately purchase any song you hear from Napster's online store. When you reconnect the player to your computer, you can get those MP3's that you just purchased to create a mix of MP3's and radio content on the player.
XM now appears to be ahead of Sirius and Apple in the radio wars. To prove it they announced the XM Passport, a small card that can be plugged in and out of future XM enabled devices. With the passport card, you need only buy one subscription to XM radio to power a number of satellite receivers; just plug in your passport card
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The iPod Radio Remote is a convenient way for music lovers to control their iPod and add FM radio for a reasonable price point. Using the remote, you can skip tracks and adjust the volume of your iPod even when it’s in a pocket or backpack. It’s main feature - lets you and listen to FM radio stations while it displays station and song information on the iPod’s screen.
The iPod Radio Remote combines two great features in one elegant product,” Greg Joswiak, Apple’s iPod Marketing guy said recently. The iPod Radio Remote is both the best remote control and the best FM radio listening experience for iPod.” If you search the Apple iPod store online, you will also find a couple of competitors that launched similar products ahead of Apple.
But I must admit, the Apple Radio Remote is a cleaner package. If you live in the city and get good FM reception, this is a nice little add-on. If you live in the burbs and are looking for great sound - similar to the quality that you get from your iPod, then forget about the iPod Radio Remote. Why, because it is like any other small FM radio, it needs a strong signal to give you decent sound.
But don’t give up, there is quite a lot happening in the real time audio market and you will have more choices in the coming months. There were several rumors in 2005 about Apple and satellite radio for instance. "The iPod is the biggest, baddest thing around and satellite radio is this small, cool device," said Steve Mather, an analyst with Sander Morris Harris. "Put them together and it's the ultimate."
But there has been no evidence that such a dream machine is in the works. Earlier this year, Sirius Satellite Radio CEO Mel Karmazin said he had approached Steve Jobs, the chief of iPod maker Apple Computer, about a possible deal but said Jobs wasn't interested.
Sirius didn’t sit on its butt. The created their first portable device called the S50, a small, sleek device used with a docking port in your car. It is like a TiVo for radio. It automatically stores music for later listening. You can schedule recordings from both music and talk stations (with a firmware upgrade), save favorite songs, and link up to a PC to load music files. But… you can't see the song list for recorded music. The S50 is available only with a car kit and the controls are hard to use.
Not to be left out, XM recently unveiled a new satellite radio for spring ‘06. Like their initial radio, the new receiver will pick up satellite signals as you are walking around outside. No docking station is needed, which is a huge advantage over the Sirius S50. It also has 1 gigabyte of memory so that you can record 50 hours of radio play. Out doing the S50 - there are no restrictions on how or what you can record. In fact, XM has made it even easier to capture individual songs.
The new XM player also provides a "tag" feature that let’s you immediately purchase any song you hear from Napster's online store. When you reconnect the player to your computer, you can get those MP3's that you just purchased to create a mix of MP3's and radio content on the player.
XM now appears to be ahead of Sirius and Apple in the radio wars. To prove it they announced the XM Passport, a small card that can be plugged in and out of future XM enabled devices. With the passport card, you need only buy one subscription to XM radio to power a number of satellite receivers; just plug in your passport card
http://www.ipodresourcecenter.com/iPod_Radio_Well_Maybe.html
Ipod with Phone: a Device for Everyone
Apple Computer, Inc. has launched a product that combines the iPod music player system with a mobile phone. This gadget has the capacity to store hundreds of songs. Ipod was initiated in the year 2001 and the actual sales figure is more than 21 million.
This device is made up of a stereo speaker and a quality camera embedded within it. ITune is a version that stores the music and when the phone rings the music that is being played is immediately paused. Motorola is introducing a few features to allow the songs to be downloaded. The advertising campaign shall be conducted by the Carphone Warehouse where the device would be available for $209 for the pre-paid customers. The music is stored on a 512 megabyte card and the capacity of the storage is around 100 songs and if a bigger card is inserted it can store more than a 100 songs. They further plan to increase the capacity of the card according to Carsten Schmidt, European manager.
This device has grown immensely popular. The mobile operators charge for every megabyte used by the users and downloading tracks. The downloading charges charged by the mobile operators bring a huge income to the mobile company.
http://www.ipodresourcecenter.com/Ipod_with_Phone_a_Device_for_Everyone.html
This device is made up of a stereo speaker and a quality camera embedded within it. ITune is a version that stores the music and when the phone rings the music that is being played is immediately paused. Motorola is introducing a few features to allow the songs to be downloaded. The advertising campaign shall be conducted by the Carphone Warehouse where the device would be available for $209 for the pre-paid customers. The music is stored on a 512 megabyte card and the capacity of the storage is around 100 songs and if a bigger card is inserted it can store more than a 100 songs. They further plan to increase the capacity of the card according to Carsten Schmidt, European manager.
This device has grown immensely popular. The mobile operators charge for every megabyte used by the users and downloading tracks. The downloading charges charged by the mobile operators bring a huge income to the mobile company.
http://www.ipodresourcecenter.com/Ipod_with_Phone_a_Device_for_Everyone.html
Free Video Dvd To Ipod Converter - Free Movie To Ipod Converter
Free video DVD to iPod converter
Got your iPod and want to find out how to play your favourite video clips on it for free? If this sounds like you, read on, because here we explore all you need to know about free video DVD to iPod converter software. Now you can watch your favourite video and DVD clips on your device for absolutely free! Sound good?
So the geeks among you might be wondering what is a converter and what do I need it for! Well my pasty friends, converter software acts like a kind of translator between the movie and DVD clips and the iPod. As your iPod cannot understand the DVD and video files, it needs help to read them. The free converter software basically does this job. If your iPod can understand, you can watch and enjoy!
You might have already spent a lot on your iPod so the idea of shelling out even more for video or DVD to iPod converter software probably isn't doing much for you! Don't worry, as there are countless free video DVD to iPod converter software packages out there. The net is your friend, so with a quick search you should come across at least one or two suitable sites.
Videora iPod Converter is one such product that should take care of your converter needs, and it is free to download too! Videora takes care of all your iPod video conversion needs as well as DVD so it's the only download you will need. Simply download it by following the on-screen instructions and you're ready to get your favourite DVD and video clips.
What's more, they even offer a web forum where you can post any questions or queries you might have, and this area is a great way for novices to find out more about converting files to iPod.
Armed with your free video DVD to iPod converter software, all that remains is to ensure everyone around you is green with envy as they watch you with your iPod and your favourite video and movie clips!
Free movie to iPod converter
Without your movie to iPod converter, the closest you will come to enjoying your favourite movies on your device is reading the back cover of the case while listening to something else on your iPod! Here we look at how to overcome this problem, through the use of free movie to iPod converter software, so you can watch your favourite movie clips on your iPod wherever you are.
Whether the movie is a video file or DVD file, it must first be altered so that it can be read by your DVD. Without this conversion process, for your DVD, trying to read the movie files is a little like trying to read a foreign language! Luckily, a quick search on the Internet will provide a wealth of sites devoted to free movie to iPod converters, so finding a download that is suitable for your needs is child's play.
Once you have located and downloaded the free movie to iPod converter software that you wish to use the rest of the process is easy, as it is simply a case of following the instructions. While this might be a little time consuming at first, repeated downloads will enable you to become more familiar with the process, and therefore will become considerably easier.
With your free movie to iPod converter software, you are now able to take your favourite clips from your computer and put them onto your iPod, allowing you to really enjoy the full potential of your iPod.
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Got your iPod and want to find out how to play your favourite video clips on it for free? If this sounds like you, read on, because here we explore all you need to know about free video DVD to iPod converter software. Now you can watch your favourite video and DVD clips on your device for absolutely free! Sound good?
So the geeks among you might be wondering what is a converter and what do I need it for! Well my pasty friends, converter software acts like a kind of translator between the movie and DVD clips and the iPod. As your iPod cannot understand the DVD and video files, it needs help to read them. The free converter software basically does this job. If your iPod can understand, you can watch and enjoy!
You might have already spent a lot on your iPod so the idea of shelling out even more for video or DVD to iPod converter software probably isn't doing much for you! Don't worry, as there are countless free video DVD to iPod converter software packages out there. The net is your friend, so with a quick search you should come across at least one or two suitable sites.
Videora iPod Converter is one such product that should take care of your converter needs, and it is free to download too! Videora takes care of all your iPod video conversion needs as well as DVD so it's the only download you will need. Simply download it by following the on-screen instructions and you're ready to get your favourite DVD and video clips.
What's more, they even offer a web forum where you can post any questions or queries you might have, and this area is a great way for novices to find out more about converting files to iPod.
Armed with your free video DVD to iPod converter software, all that remains is to ensure everyone around you is green with envy as they watch you with your iPod and your favourite video and movie clips!
Free movie to iPod converter
Without your movie to iPod converter, the closest you will come to enjoying your favourite movies on your device is reading the back cover of the case while listening to something else on your iPod! Here we look at how to overcome this problem, through the use of free movie to iPod converter software, so you can watch your favourite movie clips on your iPod wherever you are.
Whether the movie is a video file or DVD file, it must first be altered so that it can be read by your DVD. Without this conversion process, for your DVD, trying to read the movie files is a little like trying to read a foreign language! Luckily, a quick search on the Internet will provide a wealth of sites devoted to free movie to iPod converters, so finding a download that is suitable for your needs is child's play.
Once you have located and downloaded the free movie to iPod converter software that you wish to use the rest of the process is easy, as it is simply a case of following the instructions. While this might be a little time consuming at first, repeated downloads will enable you to become more familiar with the process, and therefore will become considerably easier.
With your free movie to iPod converter software, you are now able to take your favourite clips from your computer and put them onto your iPod, allowing you to really enjoy the full potential of your iPod.
http://www.ipodconvertersoftware.com/freevideodvdtoipodconverter-freemovietoipodconverter.html
How To Download Music Video To Ipod - Download Free Ipod Music Video
How to download music video to iPod
With the new generation of iPods, you can now not only listen to your favourite tunes but also watch music videos too. Here we explore how to download music video to iPod so that you can watch your favourite music videos where and when you want, providing even more hours of entertainment.
Learning how to download music video to iPod is easy, and once you have completed the process a couple of times it will become second nature. Once you have learned how to download music to IPod you will never be short of something to do as long as your iPod is nearby, as the latest and best music videos are just a couple of clicks away!
The first step in learning how to download music video to iPod is finding a site from where you can download. Using a search engine should provide a number of sites. Some sites provide a free service, while others require a payment, usually enabling you to become a member and therefore having access to all their available music videos.
Once you have found the right site for you, there are basically three steps to follow to learn how to download music video to iPod. Step one requires you to download the specific music video you are interested in. Secondly, this video needs to be converted. Converted in this sense means the video file must be able to be read by your iPod, and the conversion stage allows this to take place. Finally, the music video download is transferred to the player of your choice, whether that is an iPod or some other device.
Quick, cheap, and providing many hours of pleasure, learning how to download music video to iPod is well worth the effort. Once you have learned how to download music video to iPod, you will wonder how you ever managed to live without it!
Download free iPod music video
There are countless sites on the internet offering free download music videos for iPods so in many ways you are spoilt for choice. Naturally, you may wonder how can some sites offer you downloads of iPod music videos for free while others require a payment. Here we examine how to download free iPod music videos and some of the issues surrounding these free downloads.
Of course, there is no such thing as a free lunch and you can be sure this applies as much to downloading free iPod music videos as anything else. When searching for free download sites, be aware that nothing is free and examine why someone is seemingly offering you a free service. If you ask yourself the questions "what's in it for them" you won't go far wrong!
Many free download sites for iPod music videos can provide free videos because of the on-site advertising they provide. In such cases, apart from being subjected to adverts, you really can enjoy a free lunch!
Like everything, the quality of the service varies widely, as does the music videos they have on offer. Examine the selection of music videos on offer and ensure they will be compatible with your iPod. Free download sites may also take longer to download music videos than those that require payment. Again, choosing a free site requires you to compromise on other issues.
Downloading free iPod music videos is easy once you have found the right site, and usually involves following the on-screen instructions through a number of easy steps. Make the most of these free download sites to enjoy the music videos of your choice!
http://www.ipodconvertersoftware.com/howtodownloadmusicvideotoipod-downloadfreeipodmusicvideo.html
With the new generation of iPods, you can now not only listen to your favourite tunes but also watch music videos too. Here we explore how to download music video to iPod so that you can watch your favourite music videos where and when you want, providing even more hours of entertainment.
Learning how to download music video to iPod is easy, and once you have completed the process a couple of times it will become second nature. Once you have learned how to download music to IPod you will never be short of something to do as long as your iPod is nearby, as the latest and best music videos are just a couple of clicks away!
The first step in learning how to download music video to iPod is finding a site from where you can download. Using a search engine should provide a number of sites. Some sites provide a free service, while others require a payment, usually enabling you to become a member and therefore having access to all their available music videos.
Once you have found the right site for you, there are basically three steps to follow to learn how to download music video to iPod. Step one requires you to download the specific music video you are interested in. Secondly, this video needs to be converted. Converted in this sense means the video file must be able to be read by your iPod, and the conversion stage allows this to take place. Finally, the music video download is transferred to the player of your choice, whether that is an iPod or some other device.
Quick, cheap, and providing many hours of pleasure, learning how to download music video to iPod is well worth the effort. Once you have learned how to download music video to iPod, you will wonder how you ever managed to live without it!
Download free iPod music video
There are countless sites on the internet offering free download music videos for iPods so in many ways you are spoilt for choice. Naturally, you may wonder how can some sites offer you downloads of iPod music videos for free while others require a payment. Here we examine how to download free iPod music videos and some of the issues surrounding these free downloads.
Of course, there is no such thing as a free lunch and you can be sure this applies as much to downloading free iPod music videos as anything else. When searching for free download sites, be aware that nothing is free and examine why someone is seemingly offering you a free service. If you ask yourself the questions "what's in it for them" you won't go far wrong!
Many free download sites for iPod music videos can provide free videos because of the on-site advertising they provide. In such cases, apart from being subjected to adverts, you really can enjoy a free lunch!
Like everything, the quality of the service varies widely, as does the music videos they have on offer. Examine the selection of music videos on offer and ensure they will be compatible with your iPod. Free download sites may also take longer to download music videos than those that require payment. Again, choosing a free site requires you to compromise on other issues.
Downloading free iPod music videos is easy once you have found the right site, and usually involves following the on-screen instructions through a number of easy steps. Make the most of these free download sites to enjoy the music videos of your choice!
http://www.ipodconvertersoftware.com/howtodownloadmusicvideotoipod-downloadfreeipodmusicvideo.html
Transfer Song From Ipod To Computer - Transfer Song From Ipod To Itunes
Within this article you will learn how to transfer a song or more than one song from your ipod to your computer. You will also discover how to transfer a song or songs, from your ipod to a program called itunes. Knowing how to transfer a song to either your computer or to itunes from your ipod, will keep you in touch with your music at all times. So, keep reading below to find out how you too can transfer a song to either your computer from your ipod, or to itunes from your ipod.
Knowing how to transfer a song or songs from your ipod to your computer
Once you learn how to transfer a song or songs from your ipod to your computer, you will wonder what took you so long to discover just how to do this in the first place. Once you have read up on how to transfer a song to your computer from your ipod, you will never have to find out how to do it again. Knowing how to transfer a song from your ipod to your personal computer is relatively simple and very easy to learn. All you need to be able to do, is know how to read, and know how to follow instruction, which can easily be found on any good internet website.
Try entering 'how to transfer a song from ipod to computer' into the google search engine. You will be given many varying website pages at your disposal to look into and gain the appropriate knowledge on how to transfer a song from your ipod to your personal computer.
I am however, going to give you a brief run down on how you can learn to transfer a song from your ipod to your personal computer. The information I outline for you, should be enough for you to be able to then transfer a song or songs to your personal computer from your very own ipod.
You should already know that itunes is a library from which you listen to your songs you learn to transfer from your ipod to computer. So therefore, on learning how to transfer a song from your ipod to your computer, you are in fact also learning how to transfer a song to itunes from your ipod.
I am going to explain how you can do a transfer of a song from your ipod to your computer and itunes without having to install any extra software. This can be most convenient for many people who are beginning to transfer a song or songs to their computer and into itunes from their ipod.
First of all, you will have to make sure that you actually have your ipod connected to your computer. If your ipod is not connected to your computer, you will not be able to transfer any song to your computer or into itunes. Once you have established that your ipod is in fact connected to your personal computer, you can then take the next step in learning how to transfer a song from your ipod to your computer and into your itunes library.
If on connecting your ipod to your computer itunes begins to instantly erase your music, you need to click the 'x' which will be located at the top right hand corner of your itunes display screen (box). This will stop the itunes program from erasing any music.
You now need to look in your control panel for your media devices. Find your portable devices, which should contain your ipod hardware. Click on this now. You are slowly learning how to transfer a song from your ipod to your computer and into your itunes program.
Once you have double clicked your ipod icon in your control panel, you will see a 'tools' menu. In there you will be able to locate an 'options' tab. Tick 'show hidden files and folders'. You will then have to find your way to the 'music' folder.
You are almost finished learning how to transfer a song or songs from your ipod to your personal computer and/or directly into your itunes program.
All that's left for you to do now, is to select all music folders, drag and drop them into a folder on your hard-drive or if you prefer, directly into your itunes library. That's basically all there is to learn on how to transfer a song from your ipod to a personal computer or into an itunes library/program.
Once you have mastered how to transfer a song from your ipod to your computer and/or into itunes, you can then start editing and creating playlists within your itunes.
Congratulations on successfully learning how you too, can transfer your music from your ipod to your computer and/or into your itunes library.
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Knowing how to transfer a song or songs from your ipod to your computer
Once you learn how to transfer a song or songs from your ipod to your computer, you will wonder what took you so long to discover just how to do this in the first place. Once you have read up on how to transfer a song to your computer from your ipod, you will never have to find out how to do it again. Knowing how to transfer a song from your ipod to your personal computer is relatively simple and very easy to learn. All you need to be able to do, is know how to read, and know how to follow instruction, which can easily be found on any good internet website.
Try entering 'how to transfer a song from ipod to computer' into the google search engine. You will be given many varying website pages at your disposal to look into and gain the appropriate knowledge on how to transfer a song from your ipod to your personal computer.
I am however, going to give you a brief run down on how you can learn to transfer a song from your ipod to your personal computer. The information I outline for you, should be enough for you to be able to then transfer a song or songs to your personal computer from your very own ipod.
You should already know that itunes is a library from which you listen to your songs you learn to transfer from your ipod to computer. So therefore, on learning how to transfer a song from your ipod to your computer, you are in fact also learning how to transfer a song to itunes from your ipod.
I am going to explain how you can do a transfer of a song from your ipod to your computer and itunes without having to install any extra software. This can be most convenient for many people who are beginning to transfer a song or songs to their computer and into itunes from their ipod.
First of all, you will have to make sure that you actually have your ipod connected to your computer. If your ipod is not connected to your computer, you will not be able to transfer any song to your computer or into itunes. Once you have established that your ipod is in fact connected to your personal computer, you can then take the next step in learning how to transfer a song from your ipod to your computer and into your itunes library.
If on connecting your ipod to your computer itunes begins to instantly erase your music, you need to click the 'x' which will be located at the top right hand corner of your itunes display screen (box). This will stop the itunes program from erasing any music.
You now need to look in your control panel for your media devices. Find your portable devices, which should contain your ipod hardware. Click on this now. You are slowly learning how to transfer a song from your ipod to your computer and into your itunes program.
Once you have double clicked your ipod icon in your control panel, you will see a 'tools' menu. In there you will be able to locate an 'options' tab. Tick 'show hidden files and folders'. You will then have to find your way to the 'music' folder.
You are almost finished learning how to transfer a song or songs from your ipod to your personal computer and/or directly into your itunes program.
All that's left for you to do now, is to select all music folders, drag and drop them into a folder on your hard-drive or if you prefer, directly into your itunes library. That's basically all there is to learn on how to transfer a song from your ipod to a personal computer or into an itunes library/program.
Once you have mastered how to transfer a song from your ipod to your computer and/or into itunes, you can then start editing and creating playlists within your itunes.
Congratulations on successfully learning how you too, can transfer your music from your ipod to your computer and/or into your itunes library.
http://www.ipodconvertersoftware.com/transfersongfromipodtocomputer-transfersongfromipodtoitunes.html
Transfer Video To Ipod - Video To Ipod Converter
Transfer video to iPod
The first generation of iPods allowed people to listen to almost unlimited amounts of music when and where they chose. Now, new iPods allow us to watch everything from music clips to movies once we transfer video to iPod, providing even more usability. Here we describe how you can transfer video to iPod so that wherever you are, your favourite videos are just a click away.
To transfer video to iPod, you'll need to first download converter software. Such converter software to transfer video to iPod is readily available on the Internet, and while many require payment, there are also many free software converter programs easily found through browsing the net. Essentially this converter software allows your iPod to read video clips in a language it understands.
Most transfer converter software from video to iPod offers essentially the same features, although some require transferring video to avi to iPod while superior products cut out the middle step, saving you time. Be aware of how big the video files are that you might wish to transfer to your iPod in the future and ensure the transfer software can handle the file sizes.
Also ensure that the particular type of video files you might wish to transfer from video to iPod can be transferred with the converter software you have chosen.
Once your have downloaded this converter software, in most cases it is merely a case of following the on-screen instructions to enable the transfer of video to your iPod. Most software downloads offer troubleshooting guides also to ensure the transfer from video to iPod goes smoothly, so getting those essential video clips on your iPod has never been so easy!
The iPod continues to be the gadget of choice for music and looks set to perform the same role for video too. With transfer to iPod software downloaded, watching your favourite videos is easy.
Video to iPod converter
More a mini entertainment centre than just a device for listening to music while jogging, the iPod continues to go from strength to strength. With a video to iPod converter, you can also watch your favourite video clips when and where you want. A video to iPod converter is software that is readily available on the Internet that enables you to watch your favourite video clips on your iPod. Here we look at the issue of video to iPod converters providing information for those who wish to get the most out of their iPods.
Without such software, your iPod basically is not able to read the information on a video file. It is like the video file is written in a foreign language! Acting as a kind of translator, the video to iPod converter solves this problem.
There are a number of different companies offering video to iPod converter software, and these are readily available by looking on the net. Some packages are free, while others may require payment, generally in the region of around $30 - $40. If you are looking for a video to iPod converter, it might be worthwhile making the most of the free software downloads available, at least until you are more familiar with the essential elements of the video to iPod converter software.
Some software for example may not allow you to convert all video files to iPod so it pays to be aware of what video files you will be wanting to use. Still others may require many complicated steps and prove to be extremely time consuming. Videora (among others) offer an all-round sound free iPod converter software package that should suffice to begin with.
http://www.ipodconvertersoftware.com/transfervideotoipod-videotoipodconverter.html
The first generation of iPods allowed people to listen to almost unlimited amounts of music when and where they chose. Now, new iPods allow us to watch everything from music clips to movies once we transfer video to iPod, providing even more usability. Here we describe how you can transfer video to iPod so that wherever you are, your favourite videos are just a click away.
To transfer video to iPod, you'll need to first download converter software. Such converter software to transfer video to iPod is readily available on the Internet, and while many require payment, there are also many free software converter programs easily found through browsing the net. Essentially this converter software allows your iPod to read video clips in a language it understands.
Most transfer converter software from video to iPod offers essentially the same features, although some require transferring video to avi to iPod while superior products cut out the middle step, saving you time. Be aware of how big the video files are that you might wish to transfer to your iPod in the future and ensure the transfer software can handle the file sizes.
Also ensure that the particular type of video files you might wish to transfer from video to iPod can be transferred with the converter software you have chosen.
Once your have downloaded this converter software, in most cases it is merely a case of following the on-screen instructions to enable the transfer of video to your iPod. Most software downloads offer troubleshooting guides also to ensure the transfer from video to iPod goes smoothly, so getting those essential video clips on your iPod has never been so easy!
The iPod continues to be the gadget of choice for music and looks set to perform the same role for video too. With transfer to iPod software downloaded, watching your favourite videos is easy.
Video to iPod converter
More a mini entertainment centre than just a device for listening to music while jogging, the iPod continues to go from strength to strength. With a video to iPod converter, you can also watch your favourite video clips when and where you want. A video to iPod converter is software that is readily available on the Internet that enables you to watch your favourite video clips on your iPod. Here we look at the issue of video to iPod converters providing information for those who wish to get the most out of their iPods.
Without such software, your iPod basically is not able to read the information on a video file. It is like the video file is written in a foreign language! Acting as a kind of translator, the video to iPod converter solves this problem.
There are a number of different companies offering video to iPod converter software, and these are readily available by looking on the net. Some packages are free, while others may require payment, generally in the region of around $30 - $40. If you are looking for a video to iPod converter, it might be worthwhile making the most of the free software downloads available, at least until you are more familiar with the essential elements of the video to iPod converter software.
Some software for example may not allow you to convert all video files to iPod so it pays to be aware of what video files you will be wanting to use. Still others may require many complicated steps and prove to be extremely time consuming. Videora (among others) offer an all-round sound free iPod converter software package that should suffice to begin with.
http://www.ipodconvertersoftware.com/transfervideotoipod-videotoipodconverter.html
What Powers Your iPod - Understanding Lithium-Ion Batteries
When you purchase an iPod, what do you think about? Are you imagining what songs you’ll put on it? Do you think about all the accessories and kits that you’ll get for your iPod? Can you picture in your mind all the places you’ll take your iPod? Of course you’re thinking about all those things. Are you also thinking about lithium iPod battery that powers your device, and how it works? Probably not.
The iPod is a remarkable device that has changed how people transfer and enjoy music and information, but little is paid attention to what makes an iPod work. We know how it works, and what it can do, but what enables it to do all those cool things? The answer is a small but powerful lithium iPod mini battery.
Lithium iPod batteries are more powerful than standard nickel-cadmium batteries. Because of this, lithium batteries last longer and don’t require to be charged as regular batteries. This allows you to minimize the times you need to change your iPod battery. Now, with any form of battery – lithium ion or otherwise – you will eventually need to purchase an iPod Battery Replacement Kit, or to simply replace the iPod battery itself. After all, it won’t last forever, but it’s sure close!
A lithium ion iPod mini battery works better for two reasons:
1. Lithium is lighter than nickel
2. Lithium batteries have smart “fast-charge” technology
Let’s focus on point number one. Because lithium ion is lighter than crystal, which means that your iPod doesn’t have to work as hard to charge a light material vs. a heavy material. So, your iPod battery uses less power to fully charge up. That’s good for you, because having lithium iPod batteries gets your device charged up faster. It also saves you the expense of having to frequently purchase iPod mini battery replacement kits.
On the second point, iPod batteries are smart charging. Now, you can’t use your iPod mini battery to help study for a test! Rather, they’re smart because they can tell the charger when they’re almost full. When your iPod is charging, it charges up to 80% capacity in no time flat. Then, the iPod battery tells the charger to slow down, so the charging process goes from warp speed to snail’s pace. This ensures that the battery doesn’t overcharge, and makes certain that you’re spending your time with your music, and not spending your cash on iPod battery replacement kits.
With any battery, every time you charge it, it loses a bit of its performance and power. Over time, that battery will die, and after you give it a proper funeral, you’ll have to change it. The same is true with your iPod. Eventually, you will have to replace the iPod battery. You can either change the iPod battery itself or purchase and use an iPod mini battery replacement kit. But, because your iPod battery is a lithium-ion beast, you won’t need to worry about that for a while!
However, if you want more information on the powerful battery that keeps your music playing, head on over to www.ipodjuice.com. There’s even more information on iPod batteries, iPod battery replacement kits and other tips and techniques on how you can safely change your iPod battery so that your music stays with you forever!
http://www.ipodjuice.com/article-what-powers-your-ipod.htm
The iPod is a remarkable device that has changed how people transfer and enjoy music and information, but little is paid attention to what makes an iPod work. We know how it works, and what it can do, but what enables it to do all those cool things? The answer is a small but powerful lithium iPod mini battery.
Lithium iPod batteries are more powerful than standard nickel-cadmium batteries. Because of this, lithium batteries last longer and don’t require to be charged as regular batteries. This allows you to minimize the times you need to change your iPod battery. Now, with any form of battery – lithium ion or otherwise – you will eventually need to purchase an iPod Battery Replacement Kit, or to simply replace the iPod battery itself. After all, it won’t last forever, but it’s sure close!
A lithium ion iPod mini battery works better for two reasons:
1. Lithium is lighter than nickel
2. Lithium batteries have smart “fast-charge” technology
Let’s focus on point number one. Because lithium ion is lighter than crystal, which means that your iPod doesn’t have to work as hard to charge a light material vs. a heavy material. So, your iPod battery uses less power to fully charge up. That’s good for you, because having lithium iPod batteries gets your device charged up faster. It also saves you the expense of having to frequently purchase iPod mini battery replacement kits.
On the second point, iPod batteries are smart charging. Now, you can’t use your iPod mini battery to help study for a test! Rather, they’re smart because they can tell the charger when they’re almost full. When your iPod is charging, it charges up to 80% capacity in no time flat. Then, the iPod battery tells the charger to slow down, so the charging process goes from warp speed to snail’s pace. This ensures that the battery doesn’t overcharge, and makes certain that you’re spending your time with your music, and not spending your cash on iPod battery replacement kits.
With any battery, every time you charge it, it loses a bit of its performance and power. Over time, that battery will die, and after you give it a proper funeral, you’ll have to change it. The same is true with your iPod. Eventually, you will have to replace the iPod battery. You can either change the iPod battery itself or purchase and use an iPod mini battery replacement kit. But, because your iPod battery is a lithium-ion beast, you won’t need to worry about that for a while!
However, if you want more information on the powerful battery that keeps your music playing, head on over to www.ipodjuice.com. There’s even more information on iPod batteries, iPod battery replacement kits and other tips and techniques on how you can safely change your iPod battery so that your music stays with you forever!
http://www.ipodjuice.com/article-what-powers-your-ipod.htm
How to Improve the Life of Your New iPod Battery
The original iPod battery that comes with your device will eventually lose power and die. Pretty dramatic, isn’t it? Once that happens, you’ll need to get an iPod video battery replacement kit so you can keep the music playing. In the back of your mind, though, you keep saying to yourself “how do I keep this battery as long as I can so I won’t have to change the iPod battery again?”
You can keep scratching your head in wonder, or you can continue reading, and learn how to maximize the life of your new iPod batteries.
TIP #1: Only charge your iPod battery when it needs charging. If possible, allow the battery to drain down before recharging it.
First thing to know is that iPod batteries are considered dead when they can’t hold any kind of charge for any length of time. Now, what causes the demise of an iPod battery? That’s right – charging! The more you charge the battery, the weaker it gets until it can’t do anything any more so you have to change the iPod battery.
TIP #2: Use and enjoy your iPod on a regular basis.
Don’t leave it in the charger for days on end and don’t ever use it for weeks on end. You bought the thing to use and enjoy – so use and enjoy it! This will keep the battery fresh, and save you the hassle of purchasing an iPod mini battery replacement kit too soon.
TIP #3: Don’t overcharge your iPod battery. Once it’s full, unplug it from the charger.
Some people think if you constantly have your iPod battery charging, it will increase battery time and performance. This assumption is incorrect. For further proof of this, the next time you fill up your car, keep filling even after it’s full. And when the gas is pouring out of the tank, fill it up some more. That’s basically what happens when your overcharge your iPod mini battery.
TIP #4: Use the backlight timer or only use the backlight when you need it.
A neat thing about the iPod is its backlight that allows you to see the display screen even in the dark. So why have it on during the day? To conserve your iPod battery use the backlight timer to come on only when you need it. The backlight timer, while useful, can be a huge drain on your iPod batteries.
TIP #5: Store your iPod at room temperature.
Your iPod is a delicate piece of electronic equipment. Would you then store it in a meat locker? Keep your iPod at room temperature to improve battery life. A cold iPod battery slows down the chemical reactions that occur inside the battery that make it work properly. And if your iPod mini battery is too hot, it speeds up the reactions, which drain the battery faster.
Everyone wants to avoid having to change the battery in your iPod, but it’s practically inevitable that you will need to change the battery in your Apple iPod sooner or later. For more information on how iPod batteries work, and what you can do to avoid changing them on a regular basis, just visit www.ipodjuice.com for more information.
TIP #6: Learn more about iPod batteries at ipodjuice.com.
http://www.ipodjuice.com/article-how-to-improve-life-of-your-new-ipod-battery.htm
You can keep scratching your head in wonder, or you can continue reading, and learn how to maximize the life of your new iPod batteries.
TIP #1: Only charge your iPod battery when it needs charging. If possible, allow the battery to drain down before recharging it.
First thing to know is that iPod batteries are considered dead when they can’t hold any kind of charge for any length of time. Now, what causes the demise of an iPod battery? That’s right – charging! The more you charge the battery, the weaker it gets until it can’t do anything any more so you have to change the iPod battery.
TIP #2: Use and enjoy your iPod on a regular basis.
Don’t leave it in the charger for days on end and don’t ever use it for weeks on end. You bought the thing to use and enjoy – so use and enjoy it! This will keep the battery fresh, and save you the hassle of purchasing an iPod mini battery replacement kit too soon.
TIP #3: Don’t overcharge your iPod battery. Once it’s full, unplug it from the charger.
Some people think if you constantly have your iPod battery charging, it will increase battery time and performance. This assumption is incorrect. For further proof of this, the next time you fill up your car, keep filling even after it’s full. And when the gas is pouring out of the tank, fill it up some more. That’s basically what happens when your overcharge your iPod mini battery.
TIP #4: Use the backlight timer or only use the backlight when you need it.
A neat thing about the iPod is its backlight that allows you to see the display screen even in the dark. So why have it on during the day? To conserve your iPod battery use the backlight timer to come on only when you need it. The backlight timer, while useful, can be a huge drain on your iPod batteries.
TIP #5: Store your iPod at room temperature.
Your iPod is a delicate piece of electronic equipment. Would you then store it in a meat locker? Keep your iPod at room temperature to improve battery life. A cold iPod battery slows down the chemical reactions that occur inside the battery that make it work properly. And if your iPod mini battery is too hot, it speeds up the reactions, which drain the battery faster.
Everyone wants to avoid having to change the battery in your iPod, but it’s practically inevitable that you will need to change the battery in your Apple iPod sooner or later. For more information on how iPod batteries work, and what you can do to avoid changing them on a regular basis, just visit www.ipodjuice.com for more information.
TIP #6: Learn more about iPod batteries at ipodjuice.com.
http://www.ipodjuice.com/article-how-to-improve-life-of-your-new-ipod-battery.htm
iPod Download Tips - What You Don't Know About iPod Song Downloads
The technology behind iPod downloads is interesting. If you are an iPod user, it is not new to you that you simply cannot download those stored song files in your iPod to your computer. In short, iTunes only allow a one-way transfer of files, from the computer via iTunes to your iPod device but not vice versa. People have questioned the rational behind this somewhat inconvenient shortfall in the design of these portable digital devices. We will find out in this article how we can work around this inconvenience and also explore other cost-effective ways to download tons of songs and music videos for pennies.
No, it is not because there is a design flaw but rather the design intention to ward off attempts of piracy, ie indiscriminate duplication of music files to be sold or shared. It may sound harsh to say that even sharing song files with friends could be illegal, but it is true that you may be in danger of infringing into copyright laws. The copyright laws are put in place to govern and protect the intellectual properties of their creators, the musicians, etc so that it remains profitable for them to run their music business. Without that, the music industry slowly wanes and dies a natural death. As a consumer, or music lover, you obviously wont want that to happen right
However, not being able to download iPod songs from iPod to computer meant that we cannot do a backup of our song collection. This can be a nasty experience if our computer crashes or when our iPods are faulty. There is a need for easy transfer of song files between the iPod device and any computer such that retrieval would not be so painful. The piracy-proof functionality of the iPod device to prevent transfers of songs to a computer ended up becoming a handicap for owners who genuinely just want to do proper backups.
Software developers saw this shortfall coming and have already designed some applications to work around this problem. iPod users can now conveniently carry out transfers from their iPods to their computers with ease, without fear of formatting problems. Heres a list of iPod-compatible software applications supported by Mac/Windows Operating System that are available for downloading. Free trials are available for testing.
1. iPod Music Liberator
2. iPodRip
3. PodUtil
4. iPod Access
With the above software, you can rest at ease, knowing that your private iPod downloads of song and music collection is safe even when your iPod or computer is down. I am sure you have heard of horrific stories where folks who have painstakingly built up a huge iPod music collection only to see them wiped out with a technical glitch. Its not a matter of effort only but the amount of money that has been invested into the iPod downloads.
Fortunately, there is now a better way to download iPod songs, music and music videos. In the past year, other than iTunes, many new players have entered into the market changing the business model of paid iPod downloads. Instead of charging per iPod download of song or music video, these membership sites are offering life-time membership for pennies. Considering the vast library of millions of iPod downloads they offer which range from the latest music to movies and TV shows, it is proving to be a more worthwhile investment for iPod users. Learn more about how you can access to unlimited iPod downloads of music and other media files at my iPod blog.
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.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/iPod-Download-Tips---What-You-Don-t-Know-About-iPod-Song-Downloads/23251
No, it is not because there is a design flaw but rather the design intention to ward off attempts of piracy, ie indiscriminate duplication of music files to be sold or shared. It may sound harsh to say that even sharing song files with friends could be illegal, but it is true that you may be in danger of infringing into copyright laws. The copyright laws are put in place to govern and protect the intellectual properties of their creators, the musicians, etc so that it remains profitable for them to run their music business. Without that, the music industry slowly wanes and dies a natural death. As a consumer, or music lover, you obviously wont want that to happen right
However, not being able to download iPod songs from iPod to computer meant that we cannot do a backup of our song collection. This can be a nasty experience if our computer crashes or when our iPods are faulty. There is a need for easy transfer of song files between the iPod device and any computer such that retrieval would not be so painful. The piracy-proof functionality of the iPod device to prevent transfers of songs to a computer ended up becoming a handicap for owners who genuinely just want to do proper backups.
Software developers saw this shortfall coming and have already designed some applications to work around this problem. iPod users can now conveniently carry out transfers from their iPods to their computers with ease, without fear of formatting problems. Heres a list of iPod-compatible software applications supported by Mac/Windows Operating System that are available for downloading. Free trials are available for testing.
1. iPod Music Liberator
2. iPodRip
3. PodUtil
4. iPod Access
With the above software, you can rest at ease, knowing that your private iPod downloads of song and music collection is safe even when your iPod or computer is down. I am sure you have heard of horrific stories where folks who have painstakingly built up a huge iPod music collection only to see them wiped out with a technical glitch. Its not a matter of effort only but the amount of money that has been invested into the iPod downloads.
Fortunately, there is now a better way to download iPod songs, music and music videos. In the past year, other than iTunes, many new players have entered into the market changing the business model of paid iPod downloads. Instead of charging per iPod download of song or music video, these membership sites are offering life-time membership for pennies. Considering the vast library of millions of iPod downloads they offer which range from the latest music to movies and TV shows, it is proving to be a more worthwhile investment for iPod users. Learn more about how you can access to unlimited iPod downloads of music and other media files at my iPod blog.
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.
http://www.articleco.com/Article/iPod-Download-Tips---What-You-Don-t-Know-About-iPod-Song-Downloads/23251
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