iPod and iTunes Pocket Guide, The (4th Edition) [Paperback]

Christopher Breen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0321569342 | ISBN-13: 978-0321569349 | Edition: 4

Here is your essential companion to the iPod nano, touch, classic, and shuffle and to iTunes. The iPod & iTunes Pocket Guide, Fourth Edition, steers you through how to:

• Import songs into iTunes, assemble playlists on your own or using the iTunes Genius, and burn CDs.
• Find music, movies, HD TV shows, videos, games, and audiobooks in the iTunes Store and see recommendations, discover new artists, and send gift certificates.
• Buy music from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store and sync songs with your computers.
• Use your iPod to keep contacts, view events, and store files.
• Make your iPod even more useful (and awe your friends) with fascinating tips and tricks.
• Fix common problems and learn what to do in you can't fix them yourself.
  

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About the Author

Christopher Breen has been writing about music and technology since the latter days of the Reagan Administration. Contributor to such publications as Macworld and PC World, he pens Macworld's popular troubleshooting column, "Mac 911." He is also editor in chief of Playlistmag.com--a web site devoted to digital music.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 4 edition (November 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321569342
• ISBN-13: 978-0321569349
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,389,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Computers & Technology > Digital Music > MP3
  • #85 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Computers & Internet > Programming

More About the Author

Christopher Breen has been writing about Apple and technology since the latter days of the Reagan Administration. Contributor to such publications as Macworld and PC World, as a Macworld Senior Editor he pens Macworld's popular Mac 911 and Playlists columns and blogs. He hosts the Macworld Podcast and owns dozens of iPods. In his non-writing life he's a professional musician playing in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good comprehensive guide to iPod and iTunes, March 16, 2009

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Charles Cowan "Author and Technical Writer" (Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iPod and iTunes Pocket Guide, The (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This is a good, well-written pocket guide to the iPod and iTunes that covers all models of iPods (iPod Touch and the "traditional" iPods), so you won't find the entire book relevant. As an iPod Touch owner however, I did find the coverage of that model pretty comprehensive nevertheless.

The chapters on the iTunes Store, iTunes Wi-Fi and Apps Stores, are good and there are some nice tips on usage.

I would have liked to see some more troubleshooting information, particularly on setting up the Wifi connection, which can be a real pain.

Overall, this book is a good buy, particularly for iPod Touch users.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book is very informative for non-techy people., December 6, 2009

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This review is from: iPod and iTunes Pocket Guide, The (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is great as it provides all of the information you need to understand the functions of your iPod. I really enjoyed reading it and am now able to fully utilize my iPod.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the ipod & Itunes pocket guide, March 16, 2009

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Greg S. Starke (new zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iPod and iTunes Pocket Guide, The (4th Edition) (Paperback)

a wonderfully informative book> answered all the questions ihad plus a few more!!, The sort of guide that Apple should automatically let you have when you purchase their product. All sorts of interesting facts and gizmos that really impress friends when you show them.