How to Do Everything with Your iPod & iPod mini, Second Edition [Paperback]

Guy Hart-Davis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072254521 | ISBN-13: 978-0072254525 | Publication Date: April 27, 2004 | Edition: 2

Enhance your iPod experience with the new edition of this popular how-to guide. The author discusses new features of the newly released iPods—up to 10, 000 songs with the increased capacity—including features for Windows users such as iTunes for Windows, EphPod, and XPlay. In addition to learning the basics of operating this easy-to-use portable music source, like where to get and how to organize your music, find out what fun accessories are now available, for instance a downloadable movie database, a calendar program, and much more.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Take your iPod or iPod mini to the limit by using it not only for music, but also to track your appointments, carry your contacts and notes, and back up your data files—you can even boot your Mac with your iPod. Updated to cover the latest iPods, including the iPod mini, this second edition helps you get the most from these powerful devices. You’ll learn to load your iPod with songs and data, use your iPod as a portable hard disk, and keep your iPod working smoothly—all in clearly explained, step-by-step instructions.

• Connect your iPod or iPod mini to your Mac or PC
• Configure iTunes to create the highest-quality music files possible
• Rip and encode music from CDs, records, cassettes, or other sources
• Learn how AAC and MP3 work, and understand digital rights management (DRM)
• Cram more songs onto your iPod than you can fit onto your hard drive
• Use your iPod as a portable backup device for vital documents
• Boot your Mac from your iPod
• Buy songs from the iTunes Music Store and other online music services
• Put notes, news, directions, and other text on your iPod or iPod mini
• Play music through your car stereo, home stereo, or computer
• Keep your iPod up-to-date and maximize its battery life
• Troubleshoot any iPod, iPod mini, or iTunes problems

Guy Hart-Davis is the author of How to Do Everything with iLife ’04, three books on MP3 and digital audio, and 20 other computer books on subjects as varied as Windows XP, Microsoft Office, and Visual Basic for Applications.

About the Author

Guy Hart-Davis (Richmond, England) is the author of three books on MP3 and digital audio and 20 other computer books on subjects as varied as Windows XP, Microsoft Office and Visual Basic.

Product Details

• Paperback: 405 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 2 edition (April 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072254521
• ISBN-13: 978-0072254525
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,198,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm now writing a free e-mail newsletter called The Useful Geek (website above).

I'm updating my iPod book to cover the latest features, the latest iPods... and the iPhone when it arrives

I'm also writing a book called Do-It-Yourself PC Upgrade Projects, which shows you 24 ways to get more out of your computer -- without buying a new computer. (Or not yet...)

Happy reading -- and computing!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 40 GB/Windows Users Don't Waste Your Money, January 2, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Do Everything with Your iPod (Paperback)

I'm sure the book was very useful when it was current (May 2003) but it is really out of date for things released after that date. The iPod User's Guide that comes with the unit gave me all the information I needed. This book gave me a headache.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars 90 pages of information in a 250 page package, March 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Do Everything with Your iPod (Paperback)

Another editorial decision to make a book longer than the subject needs so the book can cost more. Extra 160 pages is uninformed and unqualified speculation about telecommunications and copyright laws, and feeble attempts at humor. Why do people who aren't funny in real life think they are funny in print?

Every second or third sentence refers to "your ipod", as in "your ipod" this, and "your ipod" that, and "your ipod" the other thing. Annoying and weird. Could of used some editing and recasting of sentences.

53 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Just read your menu and save your money for Food & Music, June 12, 2003

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Skippy K (St Louis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Do Everything with Your iPod (Paperback)

After reading the first few chapters of the book, I wonder who would actually want to buy this at all. I know this book is written for those who aren't very comfortable with new technologies. But you are absolutely wasting your time & money if you buy this. It doesn't tell you anything you don't know!!! If you can't figure it out, you can either find it in your ipod menu or through the internet!!