Easy iPod and iTunes
Posted on December 13, 2008 |
Part of the iPod’s beauty is its easiness just add music and begin rocking. But occasionally, when computers are involved, things can get a little confusing. Whether you’re instantly at ease with gadgets or feel a little intimidated, Easy iPod and iTunes gives you a crash course in setting up, filling, and using your iPod, along with lots of help working with iTunes.
Easy iPod and iTunes comprises of step-by-step tasks that walk you through every step on the road to getting iPod and iTunes up and running. Every task in the book is described in words and pictures, and each page features tips that point out useful features or alternate ways to do the tasks described.
Whether using cool gadgets such as the iPod is second nature to you or a new challenge, I know you will find many helpful, step-by-step explanations and many useful tips for getting the most out of your music and your music player.
Steve Jobs calls it “the iPod economy”the plethora of cases, gadgets, headphones, speakers, adapters, and other items available as accessories for your iPod. Whether or not it’s reasonable to compare iPod stuff to an economy, it is true that a growing number of companies are creating or customizing items just for iPod users. Some are fun and frivolous; some make using or carrying the iPod much easier. In this appendix, you take a look at several kinds of accessories and a few examples from each category. This is by no means a comprehensive guide, but you’ll get an idea of what’s available, and maybe which ones you need (as opposed to those you just want very badly).
Cases and skins are among the most popular iPod accessories. You can cover your iPod with a protective layer, or simply add a tattoo, wrap, or even crystals to customize the iPod to your own distinctive taste. Throughout the chapters in this book are examples of various cases (from iSkin.com), wraps (from Designerskins.com), and even a crystal-studded iPod (from crystalicing.com). Take a look at what’s available on these sites, as well as the multitude of others that are out there, before deciding on the accessory that is right for you.