The Most Comprehensive iPod Guide Ever Created

[Jeremy Charette]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://blogthebook.ilounge.com/' target='_blank'>http://blogthebook.ilounge.com/</a><br /><br /></div><i>"It’s here: The Free iPod Book 2.0, by iLounge.com! Weighing in at 194 pages, this revised and expanded second edition of our popular Book is your one-stop answer to every major iPod and iTunes question… plus much, much more. Inside, you’ll find 20 exclusive sneak peeks at new iPod accessories from Atlantic, Belkin, Griffin, Monitor Audio, Oakley, Power Support, Sonic Impact, Targus, v-moda, and others, ratings of over 900 accessories and iPods, plus extraordinary guides to All Things iPod, All Things iTunes, and Beyond."</i><br /><br /><a href="http://blogthebook.ilounge.com/"> <img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/iLounge_FreeiPodBook_a.gif" /> </a><br /><br />This has got to be the most comprehensive guide to everything iPod ever created. Literally, they've covered everything imaginable. Outstanding. My favorite part has to be section 3: Filling Your iPod. Content is king, and the iPod has it in spades. Photos, movies, MP3 files, TV shows, radio...just about anything audible or visual that you can think of it. It can even offload photos from your digital camera to free up space while on the go. If you own an iPod, or are thinking of buying one, read this whole thing cover to cover. It's time well spent.

[drummrsanonymous]

Hmm...going for one of those Geneva speakers are we? I noticed the nice little description about your favorite part puts you in the running for the all the prizes too.

It is a good guide for iPod owners and those thinking about becoming one. Even though it is a bit cluttered and difficult to navigate.

[Jeremy Charette]

Actually, this was on my list of things to post even before they announced the contest. I found this guide over the weekend, and was blown away by all the great tips and product reviews inside. It wasn't until I went to fetch the link for it yesterday that I saw the bit about the contest.

But even if they weren't running the contest, I would have posted it anyway. It's a great resource.

Typically if we win something because of a story posted on DMT (and links generated from it), we give it away to our readers.

[klinux]

iLounge, IMO, has always been the top notch place to go for get info on everything iPod related. Their guides have always been very professional and slick.

[FBL]

WHAT a BOOK! But too much for someone that doesn't know a thing about an iPod. (I'm one of the people who downloaded both versions, as prompted by the, "Hey, only download one of them, Dummy!" I didn't know which one I wanted, and now I've got 2 I can't use, and don't need. He must've been trying to set a download record.)

It is difficult to navigate through the book on my computer.

What do you suggest for very beginners? I would like to read a simple "How To" on the many features of the iPod.

I haven't decided yet. I've read so many reviews; all the players are running together.

I just noticed the new Creative player.

I want a player for my wife, and it has to be simple to use. And from what I've read so far, the iPod might be the one.

One more thing: the player needs a docking station that will play music through speakers, and charge. A remote and LCD screen that shows station and time would be good. Those accessories seem to be limited for non-iPod players. On the other hand, I've never seen so many iPod accessories. That is definitely an indication of the iPod's success. And it would be assuring to those wanting to plunge into the unfamiliar iPod world.

[Jeremy Charette]

The new Creative Zen V and Zen V Plus players are good alternatives to the iPod, though, as you've noticed, non-iPod players don't tend to have much 3rd party support. After several brands of MP3 players (I was a real Rio fan), I finally bought a 30 GB iPod Video and haven't looked back. That 3rd party support is a real advantage if you ask me.

Get an iPod Video or a Nano, and you'll be happy. The universal dock from Apple has audio and video outputs, so you can connect it to speakers. There's also tons of speakers with built-in docks you can use.

The remote for the iPod doesn't have a screen on the remote, however it does double as an FM tuner. When using the FM tuner with the iPod, not only does the station/time/etc show up on the screen, it also shows the song and artist title playing on the radio (where/when enabled by the station).

Just do one thing: get the invisibleSHIELD, and apply it the second you take the iPod out of the box. Otherwise you'll be cursing those damned scratches for the rest of your days.

If you can sift through the rest of the book, the "how to's" in the iPod book 2.0 are great for beginners. Check the table of contents for the specific pages. Beyond that, just open it up, install iTunes, follow the prompts, and you'll be up and running. It really is one of the easiest pieces of consumer electronics you'll ever use.

One last piece of advice, order it online, and take advantage of the free engraving. Do like I did and have your name and phone number laser engraved on the back. That way if it's ever lost or stolen you can positively identify it as yours.