Many people now carry some form of electronic device, such as a cell phone, or the ever popular iPod and these devices use rechargeable lithium based batteries that are extremely expensive to replace.
When iPods were first introduced by Apple, they featured battery packs that were very difficult to remove and replace. It was their opinion that once the battery was no longer useable, a new iPod should be purchased as opposed to just replacing the battery pack. Less expensive, third party battery replacement kits hit the market and Apple tried to compete with them by initiating a program to replace the worn out batteries. Since the replacement kits offered by third party manufacturers were cheaper and had more capacity than those offered by Apple, naturally the third party kits were much more popular. There are ways to extend the life of your battery, so that they won't have to be replaced as often.
Be Aware of What Drains Your Battery
Exposing your iPod to extreme temperatures is a sure way to drain the life from your battery. Never leave it where it is exposed to direct sunlight or in a hot car. If it is exposed to extreme cold, make sure that before you turn it back on, it has been warmed to room temperature.
Avoid using the backlighting and equalizer features, since these are another power drain. By going into the settings option, you can change the settings to "off" for both them.
Using the next/fast forward and the previous/rewind buttons are other features that contribute to power usage. Minimal use of these options will help save battery life
Tips to Maximize Battery Life
Ipods are often carried in pockets and purses and if it is accidentally bumped, it could turn on without your notice. Make it a habit to use the hold switch to keep that from happening.
Many people get interrupted while listening to their iPod. Be sure to use the pause feature, so that the unit will not continue to play if you have to stop listening to do something else. This will help avoid a useless drain of your battery.
Lithium batteries are rechargeable and new batteries will hold a charge longer than older ones. Charging your battery to full capacity is very important. Charging it for a short period, such as an hour, will only bring its capacity to 80%. It takes a full four hours to get a full charge. A fully charged battery will last anywhere from two weeks to almost a full month.
Keep the file sizes smaller by using compressed files. When importing to iTunes, consider using MP3s or AAC
http://www.articleshelf.com/Article/Things-You-Can-Do-To-Extend-The-Life-Of-Your-iPod-Battery/12087
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Five Ideas For Using Your iPod In The Classroom
What? You can use your iPod for educational purposes? Yes!! The iPod is a perfect tool for learning, as well as for listening to music. With the ever growing amount of iPod owners, most being younger people still in school, the iPod is a great tool to use in the classroom.
Apart from getting your students to think you are cool for owning an iPod, there are other ways for it to be put to good use. From foreign language class, to music class, to even art history and more, the iPod is making a big hit in the classroom.
So, you are a student sitting in music class, and all of a sudden instead of your teacher putting on a song in an old music player, they connect an iPod to their computer and out plays Beethovens 5th Symphony. Using your iPod is great for any music class.
The iPod allows you to store and keep all your music in one easy place and lets you set up pre-determined playlists, and is very portable for anyone. The iPod is an easy way to get your students to listen to your music selections, and with the ease of iPod music upload anyone is able to do it.
Maybe you are not a music teacher; maybe you have a foreign language class that is in need of something updated and fun. Using your iPod to play podcasts in foreign languages is simple. Or, you can always make your own podcast to play if you plan on being out one day. Knowing a foreign language is now a more and more important thing to know and having a new and exciting way to learn one is always going to be easier for the students.
Perhaps one of the most useful things a teacher can use in a classroom is podcasts. A teacher can easily search for podcasts relevant to the daily classroom discussion or lecture. Did you know even the Supreme Court has podcasts? You are now able to listen to the deliberations of the Justices when you in the classroom!
The popularity of the iPod has reached a new, higher level when the Supreme Court is using them. Recently, the teacher of a government class I am taking surprised us all when she started playing a podcast of the daily Supreme Court deliberations. It got all of our attention, to say the least. Most people in the United States have never heard the Supreme Court deliberate, and the iPod helps bring something new to listeners all over the world.
Maybe you are an art history teacher, or maybe you just need to show a photo slideshow in class. An iPod is an easy way to store the photos you need and in a specific order that you are able to use it in a classroom setting. The iPod is a very portable device and by storing your photos for the classroom on it, it is simple to bring them in and share with your students.
Now, if you are lucky enough to teach in a school with a seemingly endless budget, then you could be able to buy iPods for your students that already have all the forms and documents that they will need for your class. This allows the student to keep everything they need for the classroom in one easy place. Now, if you are like most of us and money is limited then just using your own iPod to store all of your documents and files for the class is an easy way to keep it all in one place and will cut down on the time and stress it takes looking for them.
These are just some of the many ideas that you can use in the classroom. There are many, many more. The iPod is becoming a popular thing to own, for students and teachers alike. Owning an iPod opens up many possibilities that you might not otherwise have. From podcasts, to photo slideshows, to music lessons, the iPod is making an appearance in classrooms all over the world. Its as if the iPod is taking over the world, but it is good to know that you can use the iPod for educational purposes and not just for entertainment purposes.
http://www.articleshelf.com/Article/Five-Ideas-For-Using-Your-iPod-In-The-Classroom/38530
Apart from getting your students to think you are cool for owning an iPod, there are other ways for it to be put to good use. From foreign language class, to music class, to even art history and more, the iPod is making a big hit in the classroom.
So, you are a student sitting in music class, and all of a sudden instead of your teacher putting on a song in an old music player, they connect an iPod to their computer and out plays Beethovens 5th Symphony. Using your iPod is great for any music class.
The iPod allows you to store and keep all your music in one easy place and lets you set up pre-determined playlists, and is very portable for anyone. The iPod is an easy way to get your students to listen to your music selections, and with the ease of iPod music upload anyone is able to do it.
Maybe you are not a music teacher; maybe you have a foreign language class that is in need of something updated and fun. Using your iPod to play podcasts in foreign languages is simple. Or, you can always make your own podcast to play if you plan on being out one day. Knowing a foreign language is now a more and more important thing to know and having a new and exciting way to learn one is always going to be easier for the students.
Perhaps one of the most useful things a teacher can use in a classroom is podcasts. A teacher can easily search for podcasts relevant to the daily classroom discussion or lecture. Did you know even the Supreme Court has podcasts? You are now able to listen to the deliberations of the Justices when you in the classroom!
The popularity of the iPod has reached a new, higher level when the Supreme Court is using them. Recently, the teacher of a government class I am taking surprised us all when she started playing a podcast of the daily Supreme Court deliberations. It got all of our attention, to say the least. Most people in the United States have never heard the Supreme Court deliberate, and the iPod helps bring something new to listeners all over the world.
Maybe you are an art history teacher, or maybe you just need to show a photo slideshow in class. An iPod is an easy way to store the photos you need and in a specific order that you are able to use it in a classroom setting. The iPod is a very portable device and by storing your photos for the classroom on it, it is simple to bring them in and share with your students.
Now, if you are lucky enough to teach in a school with a seemingly endless budget, then you could be able to buy iPods for your students that already have all the forms and documents that they will need for your class. This allows the student to keep everything they need for the classroom in one easy place. Now, if you are like most of us and money is limited then just using your own iPod to store all of your documents and files for the class is an easy way to keep it all in one place and will cut down on the time and stress it takes looking for them.
These are just some of the many ideas that you can use in the classroom. There are many, many more. The iPod is becoming a popular thing to own, for students and teachers alike. Owning an iPod opens up many possibilities that you might not otherwise have. From podcasts, to photo slideshows, to music lessons, the iPod is making an appearance in classrooms all over the world. Its as if the iPod is taking over the world, but it is good to know that you can use the iPod for educational purposes and not just for entertainment purposes.
http://www.articleshelf.com/Article/Five-Ideas-For-Using-Your-iPod-In-The-Classroom/38530
iPods Go Hi Fi - The Reason Is Why?
Ever wish you could play the songs on your iPod aloud on your stereo, rather than having to listen to them through headphones? Or, you tried to play the songs through your laptop, but the speakers are too small to produce a quality sound. iPod Hi-Fi might be the solution for you.
iPod has reinvented the home stereo system. The iPod Hi-Fi, reminiscent of a boom box, comes complete with an iPod and a speaker box, allowing you to play your tunes aloud instead of listening to them through earphones.
Now you can feature your favorite songs at your next barbecue or get together with your friends. The high-fidelity speaker system works seamlessly with the iPod. The iPod connects to the speaker through a dock on the top of the speaker. Once the iPod is docked onto the speaker, a speaker menu is displayed allowing you to customize the sound for the speaker.
You can increase or decrease the treble and bass to create the sound you want. The speaker can also be purchased separately and works with any iPod, even the iPod shuffle. If you have an iPod shuffle, or another model without a dock adapter, you must use an audio cable to hook up to the speaker.
The iPod Hi-Fi is a one-piece three-way speaker, including two custom designed wide-range speakers. The complete package, iPod and speaker, is priced at $349. The speaker can be purchased separately for $50. So if you already have an iPod, this is a less expensive way to get quality sound.
The iPod Hi-Fi was designed to be completely portable. It comes with handles to make transporting easier. The speaker is included with an Apple wireless infrared remote that allows you to control the sound from wherever you may be sitting or standing.
Another feature that makes the iPod Hi-Fi ideal for portability is that it can be powered through a wall socket or by using six D-cell batteries. You can take the iPod Hi-Fi almost anywhere you want. Sit it in your car and use it instead of your car radio. Take it to the beach and listen to your music instead of someone elses. There are limitless possibilities as to where you can go with Hi-Fi. All it takes is a little imagination.
There are some other third-party speakers, but none that produce the quality sound of the iPod Hi-Fi speaker at the price at which Hi-Fi is available. Perhaps Apple saw this as an opportunity to provide something to iPod users that was not being offered by anyone else. The iPod Hi-Fi is comparable to other speakers made for iPod manufactured by JBL and Bose.
Although the Bose speaker produces a clear and crisp sound, it is expensive, large, and weighty. There are few sound controls and the iPod does not fit perfectly into the speaker. The product offered by JBL does not have a battery option and therefore, is not truly portable. Even though it is reasonable priced, the sound quality does not do justice to iPods reputation for sound. Since these were two of the major products on the market, it seemed necessary for Apple to product a speaker product that would do justice to the iPod.
It may strike some as odd that Apple would offer such a product when there are others on the market. The iPod hi-fi is designed to be uniquely different from existing iPod speakers. The Hi-Fi speaker has two handmade 80mm cones that sit on either side of a 130 mm dual voice-coil woofer. The side speakers provide mid- and high-range frequencies while the woofer enriches low frequencies. It includes two ports that increase airflow and fortify natural bass. The result is voluminous sound that fills any room.
To provide the best sound performance, the iPod Hi-Fi should be placed on a sturdy hard surface that is away from the floor and ceiling. In order for air to flow effectively, give iPod Hi-Fi room to breathe on all sides. This also means centering it between any walls. For the best sound, place iPod Hi-Fi at ear level.
You can use Hi-Fi for an alarm clock or set it to a sleep timer. The Apple remote ensures you never have to leave your seat to change songs or adjust volume. Designed for work and for play, the iPod Hi-Fi was designed to deliver quality stereo sound with convenience and portability.
http://www.articleshelf.com/Article/iPods-Go-Hi-Fi---The-Reason-Is-Why-/43447
iPod has reinvented the home stereo system. The iPod Hi-Fi, reminiscent of a boom box, comes complete with an iPod and a speaker box, allowing you to play your tunes aloud instead of listening to them through earphones.
Now you can feature your favorite songs at your next barbecue or get together with your friends. The high-fidelity speaker system works seamlessly with the iPod. The iPod connects to the speaker through a dock on the top of the speaker. Once the iPod is docked onto the speaker, a speaker menu is displayed allowing you to customize the sound for the speaker.
You can increase or decrease the treble and bass to create the sound you want. The speaker can also be purchased separately and works with any iPod, even the iPod shuffle. If you have an iPod shuffle, or another model without a dock adapter, you must use an audio cable to hook up to the speaker.
The iPod Hi-Fi is a one-piece three-way speaker, including two custom designed wide-range speakers. The complete package, iPod and speaker, is priced at $349. The speaker can be purchased separately for $50. So if you already have an iPod, this is a less expensive way to get quality sound.
The iPod Hi-Fi was designed to be completely portable. It comes with handles to make transporting easier. The speaker is included with an Apple wireless infrared remote that allows you to control the sound from wherever you may be sitting or standing.
Another feature that makes the iPod Hi-Fi ideal for portability is that it can be powered through a wall socket or by using six D-cell batteries. You can take the iPod Hi-Fi almost anywhere you want. Sit it in your car and use it instead of your car radio. Take it to the beach and listen to your music instead of someone elses. There are limitless possibilities as to where you can go with Hi-Fi. All it takes is a little imagination.
There are some other third-party speakers, but none that produce the quality sound of the iPod Hi-Fi speaker at the price at which Hi-Fi is available. Perhaps Apple saw this as an opportunity to provide something to iPod users that was not being offered by anyone else. The iPod Hi-Fi is comparable to other speakers made for iPod manufactured by JBL and Bose.
Although the Bose speaker produces a clear and crisp sound, it is expensive, large, and weighty. There are few sound controls and the iPod does not fit perfectly into the speaker. The product offered by JBL does not have a battery option and therefore, is not truly portable. Even though it is reasonable priced, the sound quality does not do justice to iPods reputation for sound. Since these were two of the major products on the market, it seemed necessary for Apple to product a speaker product that would do justice to the iPod.
It may strike some as odd that Apple would offer such a product when there are others on the market. The iPod hi-fi is designed to be uniquely different from existing iPod speakers. The Hi-Fi speaker has two handmade 80mm cones that sit on either side of a 130 mm dual voice-coil woofer. The side speakers provide mid- and high-range frequencies while the woofer enriches low frequencies. It includes two ports that increase airflow and fortify natural bass. The result is voluminous sound that fills any room.
To provide the best sound performance, the iPod Hi-Fi should be placed on a sturdy hard surface that is away from the floor and ceiling. In order for air to flow effectively, give iPod Hi-Fi room to breathe on all sides. This also means centering it between any walls. For the best sound, place iPod Hi-Fi at ear level.
You can use Hi-Fi for an alarm clock or set it to a sleep timer. The Apple remote ensures you never have to leave your seat to change songs or adjust volume. Designed for work and for play, the iPod Hi-Fi was designed to deliver quality stereo sound with convenience and portability.
http://www.articleshelf.com/Article/iPods-Go-Hi-Fi---The-Reason-Is-Why-/43447
Tips On Maintaining Your Apple iPod Battery
If you are in the market for a new Apple iPod, you may be enthusiastic at the idea of putting it to use immediately. However make certain that you are aware of how to keep your new iPod running and looking great for years to come. Specifically because a brand-new Apple iPod is going to cost you more than just a few dollars, you want to make certain that your doing everything possible to take proper care of it, so you do not end up throwing your hard earned money at a newer one sooner than you wish to.
Here are a few pointers to keep you or recover from possibly one or more of these likely problems in an Apple iPod; one main problem being that of a dead battery. If you wish to maintain your Apple iPod without being chained to a plug, you need to keep your battery in good running condition. While Apple works hard to build a product with a battery life that is long-lasting, the fact is that now and then batteries do wear out unfortunately.
While this is definitely something that is not desired, it does happen occasionally, and you should be mindful of what steps to take if it does happen, as well as what are the best ways to minimize the risk that your battery will wear out anytime soon.
One good rule of thumb is to have your Apple iPod kept away from temperature extremes. Even if you plan to be in a bank or grocery store for just a few minutes, do not fall for the temptation of leaving your iPod inside of your car, since extremely cold or extremely warm temperatures has the capability of damaging your battery. When your Apple iPod is not in use, make certain to keep it in sleep mode so you are not having the battery rundown.
In the Event Your Battery Does Run Dead
When the first Apple iPods were introduced, the option of having replacement batteries was not offered. In place of that, Apple's expectations for consumers were that by the time they needed to replace a battery, you, as a user, would buy a refurbished Apple iPod at a significant price.
After some very highly publicized complaints from consumers in regards to battery problems, including a class-action lawsuit, Apple designed and developed a battery replacement program which costs much less than the original cost of repair an Apple iPod that had a dead battery.
If your looking to try the do-it-yourself route you should have a battery that will have a longer life on each charge. There are third-party manufacturers that do offer replacement kits that have batteries that very often exceed the power of the batteries that the Apple iPod comes supplied with.
It is important to keep in mind, though, of some difficulties that some models have: IPod Nanos have batteries that are soldered onto the main board, and the latest iPods have batteries that are glued to the back plate. Even if you happen to not own one of these two models, be cautious when you handle the battery yourself. When in doubt, your battery replacement should be done by Apple Computer.
However, if you follow some of the tips listed above and use some care, the battery in your Apple iPod will have a very long life.
http://www.articleshelf.com/Article/Tips-On-Maintaining-Your-Apple-iPod-Battery/46981
Here are a few pointers to keep you or recover from possibly one or more of these likely problems in an Apple iPod; one main problem being that of a dead battery. If you wish to maintain your Apple iPod without being chained to a plug, you need to keep your battery in good running condition. While Apple works hard to build a product with a battery life that is long-lasting, the fact is that now and then batteries do wear out unfortunately.
While this is definitely something that is not desired, it does happen occasionally, and you should be mindful of what steps to take if it does happen, as well as what are the best ways to minimize the risk that your battery will wear out anytime soon.
One good rule of thumb is to have your Apple iPod kept away from temperature extremes. Even if you plan to be in a bank or grocery store for just a few minutes, do not fall for the temptation of leaving your iPod inside of your car, since extremely cold or extremely warm temperatures has the capability of damaging your battery. When your Apple iPod is not in use, make certain to keep it in sleep mode so you are not having the battery rundown.
In the Event Your Battery Does Run Dead
When the first Apple iPods were introduced, the option of having replacement batteries was not offered. In place of that, Apple's expectations for consumers were that by the time they needed to replace a battery, you, as a user, would buy a refurbished Apple iPod at a significant price.
After some very highly publicized complaints from consumers in regards to battery problems, including a class-action lawsuit, Apple designed and developed a battery replacement program which costs much less than the original cost of repair an Apple iPod that had a dead battery.
If your looking to try the do-it-yourself route you should have a battery that will have a longer life on each charge. There are third-party manufacturers that do offer replacement kits that have batteries that very often exceed the power of the batteries that the Apple iPod comes supplied with.
It is important to keep in mind, though, of some difficulties that some models have: IPod Nanos have batteries that are soldered onto the main board, and the latest iPods have batteries that are glued to the back plate. Even if you happen to not own one of these two models, be cautious when you handle the battery yourself. When in doubt, your battery replacement should be done by Apple Computer.
However, if you follow some of the tips listed above and use some care, the battery in your Apple iPod will have a very long life.
http://www.articleshelf.com/Article/Tips-On-Maintaining-Your-Apple-iPod-Battery/46981
iPod. The Next Generation Walkman Replacement
An iPod is a portable digital media player designed and marketed in 2001 by Apple computers. Currently, it is the best selling audio player with over 50 million sold and 1 billion legal downloads sold through it's online music store, iTunes.
The popularity of the iPod became Apple's first and successful attempt to branch out from it's iMac products and a reputation of being just a computer company. It's easy to see why the iPod dominates the market, with Apple's ingenious marketing strategies, great features, and appealing look of their products, it is destined to dominate the mp3 market for some time to come.
We need to understand that it is an mp3 audio player that has models incorporating video capabilities. The ability to have a large memory capacity enables the user to store thousands of songs for music and thousands of photos and videos This makes the iPod such a desirable product, especially to the youth market. The newer models boast a memory of up to 80 gig. This can be comparable to a hard drive in a home computer. Many people use their unit as an external hard drive to store data off of their computers.
There are many models to choose from as well as upgrades from previous versions. Each new version brings it's own unique features and accessories that can be added on. These accessories contribute immensely as revenue generators for Apple and keeps the public interested in spending more money to get the latest add on features.
You would be hard pressed if you couldn't find an electronics store that doesn't have a section devoted totally to iPods and the adapters and gadgets to dress it up.
Some of the extras presently available to consumers include camera connectors, power adapters, auto charger, car holder, external microphone, external speakers and many more. If you want to expand the fun aspect of these versatile devices, get yourself a karaoke attachment and sing along with your favorite tunes.
With the iPod being focused on music and convenience, it stands to reason that they would find their way into the automobile market. In the US, 70% of the 2007 models will offer iPod integration.
If you're looking at portability options, which is the most popular way they're used, lithium, rechargeable lithium-ion and lithium polymer rechargeable type batteries can be used. Most lithium-ion batteries use a fast charge to charge your batteries quickly up to 80% capacity, then they will switch to trickle charging for the remaining 20%.
Docking units that use AC and DC power are also available to keep a full charge handy when the iPod is stored for a period of time.
Audio and video cables are available for these units to plug into your home stereo, or watch a video on your home theater that's stored on the iPod. There's even a remote control accessory to scroll through various functions and play lists.
There are a few companies releasing their own version of the iPod and accessories because they know that the market is very lucrative. Apple's version will probably reign supreme for a while yet especially with the new models and upgrades they constantly put out in the marketplace. They have also branded a name themselves and other companies wanting to get into this elite mp3 market, will have to contend with people calling their unit an iPod as a generality instead of the given product name.
In conclusion, with the great versatility of music, photo and video, coupled with fast transfer speeds, the iPod makes a great choice for those who love having a portable and personal multi-media device.
http://www.articleshelf.com/Article/iPod--The-Next-Generation-Walkman-Replacement/35736
The popularity of the iPod became Apple's first and successful attempt to branch out from it's iMac products and a reputation of being just a computer company. It's easy to see why the iPod dominates the market, with Apple's ingenious marketing strategies, great features, and appealing look of their products, it is destined to dominate the mp3 market for some time to come.
We need to understand that it is an mp3 audio player that has models incorporating video capabilities. The ability to have a large memory capacity enables the user to store thousands of songs for music and thousands of photos and videos This makes the iPod such a desirable product, especially to the youth market. The newer models boast a memory of up to 80 gig. This can be comparable to a hard drive in a home computer. Many people use their unit as an external hard drive to store data off of their computers.
There are many models to choose from as well as upgrades from previous versions. Each new version brings it's own unique features and accessories that can be added on. These accessories contribute immensely as revenue generators for Apple and keeps the public interested in spending more money to get the latest add on features.
You would be hard pressed if you couldn't find an electronics store that doesn't have a section devoted totally to iPods and the adapters and gadgets to dress it up.
Some of the extras presently available to consumers include camera connectors, power adapters, auto charger, car holder, external microphone, external speakers and many more. If you want to expand the fun aspect of these versatile devices, get yourself a karaoke attachment and sing along with your favorite tunes.
With the iPod being focused on music and convenience, it stands to reason that they would find their way into the automobile market. In the US, 70% of the 2007 models will offer iPod integration.
If you're looking at portability options, which is the most popular way they're used, lithium, rechargeable lithium-ion and lithium polymer rechargeable type batteries can be used. Most lithium-ion batteries use a fast charge to charge your batteries quickly up to 80% capacity, then they will switch to trickle charging for the remaining 20%.
Docking units that use AC and DC power are also available to keep a full charge handy when the iPod is stored for a period of time.
Audio and video cables are available for these units to plug into your home stereo, or watch a video on your home theater that's stored on the iPod. There's even a remote control accessory to scroll through various functions and play lists.
There are a few companies releasing their own version of the iPod and accessories because they know that the market is very lucrative. Apple's version will probably reign supreme for a while yet especially with the new models and upgrades they constantly put out in the marketplace. They have also branded a name themselves and other companies wanting to get into this elite mp3 market, will have to contend with people calling their unit an iPod as a generality instead of the given product name.
In conclusion, with the great versatility of music, photo and video, coupled with fast transfer speeds, the iPod makes a great choice for those who love having a portable and personal multi-media device.
http://www.articleshelf.com/Article/iPod--The-Next-Generation-Walkman-Replacement/35736
Monday, August 27, 2007
iPod Video Converters
The iPod video has been on the market for a while now, through several different incarnations and improvements over time. One of the most important tasks for this device is the conversion of video files from the usual formats to one that the iPod can understand and play.
The official solution is to use QuickTime 7 Pro, a commercial media editing and playback program created by Apple. QuickTime 7 Pro supports a wide variety of media file formats, and it can easily convert these formats to the proper iPod-supported format. QuickTime 7 Pro will make it an easy task to create audio podcasts as well as video podcasts, and in general can take care of most of your iPod media editing and conversion needs.
This software is not free, however. Upgrading to QuickTime 7 Pro will cost you $29.99, which is not a hefty price, coming in at just “8 cents a day for a year”, as the Apple webpage puts it. QuickTime 7 Pro is also available for almost all current operating systems from Apple’s own Mac OS X to the various versions of Windows.
There are other commercial programs and software available for the purpose of converting video to the iPod Video’s supported format. Looking at the capabilities of Quicktime 7 Pro though, it would seem that there would be no reason not to get the official media software from Apple, instead. These other commercial programs are priced at around the same range (thirty dollars) anyway, so why settle for third party programs when you can get the official program supported by the manufacturers?
One of the things missing from Quicktime 7 Pro is support for ASF and WMV, or Windows Media format videos. One of the third party competitors, Xilisoft, has come out with a program called the Xilisoft iPod Video Converter which supports conversion from almost all popular video formats such as AVI, MPEG, MOV, and (most importantly) ASF and WMV. So if you are looking to convert videos that are in ASF or WMV format, third party software may be the only solution, as QuickTime does not support these partly proprietary formats from Microsoft.
Yet another program that offers a solution is Videora iPod Converter. This program has the main advantage over the competition of being available free of charge. However, documentation for this program is scarce, although it purportedly supports the conversion of MPEG and AVI files. This program is actually meant more as a companion or extension of Videora, which is a program for intelligently downloading videos from the internet, rather than a standalone product.
A plethora of other programs would pop up on a search engine query, and in this and other similar cases, it would take a lot of testing to find the program best suited for your particular needs.
http://www.frozenipod.com/2007/ipod-video-converters/#more-35
The official solution is to use QuickTime 7 Pro, a commercial media editing and playback program created by Apple. QuickTime 7 Pro supports a wide variety of media file formats, and it can easily convert these formats to the proper iPod-supported format. QuickTime 7 Pro will make it an easy task to create audio podcasts as well as video podcasts, and in general can take care of most of your iPod media editing and conversion needs.
This software is not free, however. Upgrading to QuickTime 7 Pro will cost you $29.99, which is not a hefty price, coming in at just “8 cents a day for a year”, as the Apple webpage puts it. QuickTime 7 Pro is also available for almost all current operating systems from Apple’s own Mac OS X to the various versions of Windows.
There are other commercial programs and software available for the purpose of converting video to the iPod Video’s supported format. Looking at the capabilities of Quicktime 7 Pro though, it would seem that there would be no reason not to get the official media software from Apple, instead. These other commercial programs are priced at around the same range (thirty dollars) anyway, so why settle for third party programs when you can get the official program supported by the manufacturers?
One of the things missing from Quicktime 7 Pro is support for ASF and WMV, or Windows Media format videos. One of the third party competitors, Xilisoft, has come out with a program called the Xilisoft iPod Video Converter which supports conversion from almost all popular video formats such as AVI, MPEG, MOV, and (most importantly) ASF and WMV. So if you are looking to convert videos that are in ASF or WMV format, third party software may be the only solution, as QuickTime does not support these partly proprietary formats from Microsoft.
Yet another program that offers a solution is Videora iPod Converter. This program has the main advantage over the competition of being available free of charge. However, documentation for this program is scarce, although it purportedly supports the conversion of MPEG and AVI files. This program is actually meant more as a companion or extension of Videora, which is a program for intelligently downloading videos from the internet, rather than a standalone product.
A plethora of other programs would pop up on a search engine query, and in this and other similar cases, it would take a lot of testing to find the program best suited for your particular needs.
http://www.frozenipod.com/2007/ipod-video-converters/#more-35
iPod Freezing- How to Fix
IPod freezing is a very common problem amongst iPod users and it can be fixed within minutes.
For iPod’s with a click wheel:
1. Turn the hold switch on and off (located at the top of your iPod)
2. Press the Menu and Centre button and hold for up to 10 seconds until the apple logo appears.
If these two steps did not work, try them again. If nothing happens again try the steps but with your iPod plugged into a power source (USB or wall outlet)
For iPod Shuffles
1. Turn the switch on the back of the unit to the off position (located at the top of second generation)
2. Wait for 5-10 seconds.
3. Move the switch to either play or shuffle.
Your iPod should now be reset. If these two steps did not work, try them again. If nothing happens again try the steps but with your iPod plugged into a power source (USB or wall outlet)
If these instructions did not work for you, any of these steps could bring your iPod back to a stable condition:
1. Update your iPod (should happen automatically when you open iTunes with your iPod connected)
2. Clear all the data off your iPod and reload it, some of the files may be unstable.
3. Report the problem to apple support.
http://www.frozenipod.com/2007/ipod-freezing-how-to-fix/#more-4
For iPod’s with a click wheel:
1. Turn the hold switch on and off (located at the top of your iPod)
2. Press the Menu and Centre button and hold for up to 10 seconds until the apple logo appears.
If these two steps did not work, try them again. If nothing happens again try the steps but with your iPod plugged into a power source (USB or wall outlet)
For iPod Shuffles
1. Turn the switch on the back of the unit to the off position (located at the top of second generation)
2. Wait for 5-10 seconds.
3. Move the switch to either play or shuffle.
Your iPod should now be reset. If these two steps did not work, try them again. If nothing happens again try the steps but with your iPod plugged into a power source (USB or wall outlet)
If these instructions did not work for you, any of these steps could bring your iPod back to a stable condition:
1. Update your iPod (should happen automatically when you open iTunes with your iPod connected)
2. Clear all the data off your iPod and reload it, some of the files may be unstable.
3. Report the problem to apple support.
http://www.frozenipod.com/2007/ipod-freezing-how-to-fix/#more-4
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