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by Erica Sadun (Author)
Key Phrases: smart playlists, music store application, drag your finger, Wi-Fi Music Store, Cover Flow, World Clock (more...)
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Fast and fun to read, Taking Your iPod touch to the Max gives you all the tips and techniques you could ever think of to make the most of your Apple iPod touch. Erica Sadun is an expert at hacking devices to discover undocumented tricks, and this book reveals everything and more about the functionality of the iPod Touch. But before that, Sadun will give you the best, most efficient, and fun–to–read introduction to the basics of using the iPod touch that you will ever find.

What you’ll learn

  • iPod touch basics
  • E–mail using iCal
  • Surfing the Web with iPod Touch using Safari
  • Expanding the main menu using third–party software
  • Using iTunes, games, iBooks, etc.
  • Connecting to the TV and ripping DVDs
  • Hacking OS X Leopard to run apps on the iPod touch
  • Getting contract–free VOIP
  • Saving on accessories and what you really need.

Who is this book for?

Anyone who has an iPod touch and wants to get more out of it, learn how to connect to other devices, or tinker with it.



About the Author
Erica Sadun holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has written, cowritten, and contributed to almost two dozen books about technology, particularly in the areas of programming, digital video, and digital photography. An unrepentant geek, Sadun has never met a gadget she didn’t need. Her checkered past includes run–ins with NeXT, Newton, and a vast myriad of both successful and unsuccessful technologies. When not writing, she and her geek husband parent three adorable geeks–in–training, who regard their parents with restrained bemusement. Eight Ways to Get the Most out of Your Zune, the O’Reilly short cut, and Modding Mac OS X, also with O’Reilly, are her latest books. She also wrote Taking Your iPhone to the Max.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 213 pages
  • Publisher: Apress (March 21, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159059987X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1590599877
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,874 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #18 in  Books > Computers & Internet > Hardware > Handheld & Mobile Devices

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Only useful for real newbies, April 19, 2008
I have to agree with the first reviewer. This book is only useful for someone who absolutely knows nothing about the iPod, iTunes, and portable digital music hardware and software. I was expecting a lot more from Erica Sudan. She has written good books and articles about hacking software and hardware, and I thought the "max" part of this book would get readers beyond the "ipod for dummies" information. Nothing wrong with "dummies" books, but I just expected lots more in this one. She barely devotes a chapter to jailbreaking the iPod touch, which she has written about on other websites. I like Sudan and I thank her for the writing she does, but I would suggest Scott Kelby's book on the iPod/iPod touch or another book titled, iPod: The Missing Manual. Those two books are much better laid and approachable for iPod newbies.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, September 15, 2008
This is a great book for getting the most out of your Apple Itouch. Explains in detail how each aspect of Itouch works and explains it in simple easy to understand english. For anyone who really wishes to use their Itouch to the max I would really recommemd it.
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25 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars My touch came with a manual..., April 1, 2008
By Ross R. (VA United States) - See all my reviews
If I wanted another manual for my iPod, I would have downloaded it. This book is primarily an "iPod touch for dummies". The "secret, undocumented features" are either published by Apple or easily discoverable. The last chapter on jailbreaking & hacking is inferior to even the briefest google search.

Save your money and time. I returned mine the day after it arrived.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Manual
Book was in excellent condition and was delivered in same condition. I am learning alot of great things about my ipod touch.
Thanks so much.
Published 7 days ago by Esther E. Cadreau

5.0 out of 5 stars Taking Your I Pod to the Max
This book is for all new I Pod Touch buyers. It takes you step by step through all the program and has enough illustrations to make sure you understand the text. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jon E. Brubaker

5.0 out of 5 stars iPod touch to the Max
I found this very helpful for my first attempt at and iPod. It essentially told me everything I needed to know. I would highly recommend it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Innkeeper

2.0 out of 5 stars Alternate title--Things easily figured out on your own...
Dissappointing--well organized manual but not too much here that is not in the manual that comes with the ipod. Read more
Published 4 months ago by JC Shaw

1.0 out of 5 stars Simplistic restatement of the itouch manual
Not useful, No insights beyond the basic manual available from Apple itself for free.
Published 5 months ago by P. Coop

2.0 out of 5 stars New the ending before it happened...
The guide was OK...but I guess I can figure out Mac products on my own better than I thought. Except for figureing out how to enlarge the screen and deal with the typing I knew... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jo E. St Clair

4.0 out of 5 stars still learning
I am still reading this book. Learning a new Mac computer and the Ipod touch at the same time so my attention has been with the computer....but I am learning slowly! Read more
Published 6 months ago by N. Goodman

4.0 out of 5 stars iPod Touch
Although this book didn't get good reviews, I thought it did a very good job explaining things to someone, like myself, with limited background and knowledge. Read more
Published 9 months ago by G. Dunshee

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference
I'm happy that I purchased this book, in spite of some of the negative reviews. It is an excellent easy to understand reference for the touch. Read more
Published 11 months ago by designgal

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I needed
I needed a book that would take me step by step through every keystroke for every feature. There are a couple of places where this is the case, but too often it said things like... Read more
Published 12 months ago by B. R. Chandless

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