Editorial Reviews
Product Description: iPodpedia is the first book to show you everything that the iPod and iTunes have to offer—from music to movies and beyond. Whether you want to get the most out of your iPod’s music playback, create your own playlists, edit your music info and album art, convert your home movies and DVDs to iPod videos, listen to audiobooks and podcasts, or just unfreeze a frozen iPod, iPodpedia will show you how to do it.
Here’s some of what’s covered inside…
• Using the iPod, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle™
• Apple’s new iPhone™
• Purchasing music and movies from the iTunes Store
• Using iTunes to rip and burn CDs
• Managing music and playlists
• Finding cover art and other music file tag information
• Dealing with DRM (Digital Rights Management)
• Watching movies, TV shows, and other videos
• Listening to audiobooks and podcasts
• Viewing digital photos and slideshows
• Connecting your iPod to a home audio/video system
• Using the iPod in your car or boat
• Playing iPod games
• Using the iPod as a calendar and scheduler
• Exercising with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit
• Transferring files from your iPod to your PC
• Using add-on software programs
• iPod accessories
• iPod tips, tricks, and hacks
• Troubleshooting iPod problems
Part 1: Background
1 The History
2 The iPod Family
3 The iPhone
Part 2: Operation
4 Using the iPod
5 Using the iTunes Software
6 Using the iTunes Store
Part 3: Applications
7 Music
8 Podcasts
9 Audiobooks
10 Photos
11 Videos
12 Games
Part 4: Special Uses
13 Using Your iPod in the Living Room
14 Using Your iPod in the Car
15 Using Your iPod as a Portable Storage Device
16 Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts
17 Using Your iPod for Running and Exercise
18 Using Your iPod as a Calendar/Scheduler
19 Using iTunes to Manage Your Music Purchases
Part 5: Secrets
20 iPod Tips and Tricks
21 iPod Hacks
Part 6: Support
22 iPod Accessories
23 Third-Party Software
24 iPod Troubleshooting
Part 7: Appendixes
Michael Miller has written more than 75 non-fiction how-to books over the past two decades, including Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Reference, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, How Microsoft Windows Vista Works, How Home Theater and HDTV Work, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and YouTube 4 You. His books have collectively sold more than a million copies worldwide, and he has established a reputation for offering real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author’s website (www.molehillgroup.com) and at iPodPedia: The Blog (ipodpediatheblog.blogspot.com).
Category Digital Music
Covers iPod and iTunes for Windows® and Mac®
Level Intermediate to Advanced
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
A good reference for beginners and intermediate users, July 29, 2008
By
Jesse Morehouse (CO)
This book is a good book for folks with thier first iPod opened before them on up to intermediate users who already know all the basic functions. All folks in these groups will learn useful stuff about many aspects of the iPod and iTunes.
It contains some basic "hacks" and such but states most don't work with the latest iPods (as of the published date). The hacks are pretty basic things like modifying the on-screen interface and such so not really what an advanced user would be looking for.
It's not a book it is a bible for ipods!, July 25, 2008
By
Kristi M. Steinhiser (Michigan City, Indiana United States)
I finally got a chance to use this book. I hadn't had time to really sit and play with it. My friend called and needed me to come over and help set up Ipods for all three children. I grabbed the book thinking it may help. And yes it did. I would have been lost without it. It made things so simple and if I had a question it had the answer. I was so excited I came home and used the book to organize my ipods better. A must have for any ipod owner.
Richar #1, March 26, 2008
By
Richard Hughes (West Hartford, CT)
It seems to be a fair book. I didn't like the fact that it was in black and white only. I also thought it was a little outdated.
The gift that keeps on giving, January 14, 2008
By
Ursula Daiber (Connecticut, USA)
iPodpedia was a Christmas gift I bought for my brother who purchased his iPod in 2006. I bought myself an iPod 80GB Classic and my six-year-old son a iPod Shuffle for Christmas this year and was confident that my brother would share his iPod knowledge with me. Needless to say, the iPodpedia has become the CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING.
My brother has been reading it like a book and shares all the great tips and tidbits he has found in the well-written book by Michael Miller. I'll receive phone calls from brother so excited, "Hey, did you know that your iPod can do this?"
I'm not certain, but I may have to buy another copy just for myself. What if I can't reach my brother one day and I have a question?
Truly Everything You Need To Know About Your IPod, December 17, 2007
By
S. Johnson (Atlanta, GA)
I purchased this book for my Dad because he is always asking me questions about his Ipod. I learned more by reading three pages from the chapter labeled secrets then all of the lookups I have done on my own. I was so impressed with the book that I purchased one for myself. If you own an Ipod or know someone that does, you must purchase this book.
