iPods are little small portable music players, that play your music!
(For the latest iPod video player, please page down to the
bottom of this page.) With the advent of technology in the music arena, Apple computers
devised a clever way to use a computer file format to shrink the size of
a music recording.. In fact they are really mini little computers that
read files. They have a "hard-drive" (the cupboard of the computer) that
reads/plays the data file, where the data file is now music. The most
common music compressed file is the MP3 format.
You connect the iPod to your computer via a USB cable, install iTunes
(Apples music library software) pop in some of the CDs you already
own, iTunes makes it easy to transfer your favorite songs and albums.
Just pop a CD into your Mac or PC and click the Import button. You can
import music in a variety of formats, such as MP3 for sound quality
indistinguishable from a CD at about half the original file size. And
with USB 2.0 you can transfer the music from an entire CD to iPod
in just 5 seconds or less.
You can store on your iPod about 250 songs per GB (Assuming your music
collection is not made up of extended 15 min versions of ABBA, Madonna &
the like!), and there are always great deals on E-Bay for some of the
older/smaller units.
Accessories Are A Must
JBL
"On Stage".... Apple iPod
Docking Sound Station, On Stage is a compact high performance sound
system.
Connected to
your iPod, iPod mini, MP3 player or other music source, the On Stage
will provide clean, powerful sound. Great for dorm rooms, or
bedrooms!.... The death of the Boom Box is just around the corner!!
These units retail for about $160, but can be found by wholesalers on
E-bay for $90 !
Then there
is the ultimate way to accessorize...that's
practical too! For all of the iPod product line there are several
companies jumping on the band wagon, in making multi colored iPod covers
or "skins".
Now you can express yourself & your iPod!! Great looking and highly
protective, should you drop your unit! These "skins" are about $6-10
each, and are a pretty smart investment!
If your are "on the go" with your iPod you'll find many useful
accessories
The
3 in 1 car kit for iPods
Very convenient to use while listening to your favorite music's off your
iPod while resting on this holder that also functions as power charger
through the car's cigarette lighter adapter. The kit also includes an FM
radio transmitter that allows you to "tune-in" an open radio frequency,
that receives your iPod music!
The unit also has a built in adjustable holder for all iPods with dock
connector (iPod 3G, 4G, iPod Mini, iPod Photo, iPod Special Edition and
all the iPod versions from HP). There are many other FM model springing
up all over E-Bay.
Then of course there's the armband/s! Again many colors/styles are
available. These little units are becoming a fashion statement unto
themselves!!
Are you a "podder" yet?
Loading YOUR Music
All the iPod units come with Apple's own iTune software, which lets you
copy/select all your fav's from your CD collection to import on to your
PC, and then onto your iPod! It is very easy and cool. You can even play
your music now from your PC, from your own iTune
library.
.
A sample of Allan's is shown above (please excuse his awful musical
tastes, remember he is "Eurotrash"... and proud of it!).
So how do you feed your iPod, especially when you a have favorite song,
where you don't want to buy the whole album/CD?
The
number one download from the internet site is
Napster where you can "pay as you go" for music. You can even buy
gift-cards for presents.... now you really are giving the gift of music!
Another good download site is .mp3.com
So what are you waiting for if you haven't yet joined the iPod craze?
iPod's THE Fashion Statement!
Gucci
has created a versatile case that fits other players and cell
phones (ironically, Gucci refers to it as an "iPod case," )
Besides being highly fashionable, its durable leather provides a good
deal of protection. A key feature here is its web strap, which comes in
handy for carrying when you're wearing a skirt and don't have pockets!
With the little G's insignia, it comes in beige/ebony with brown leather
trim and silver hardware.
MSRP: $195
For all of all you budding Paris Hiltons out there, that are
familiar with Louis Vuitton purses, you'll notice the classic monogram
canvas style of this case.
And if $215 isn't enough for you to spend, know that Louis Vuitton
also makes a caramel-colored cowhide version for $265.
Both include a belt loop on the back. Start saving for mom's holiday
present now! MSRP: $215
Buy
on-line HERE !
Video iPod's
iPod Video ($300 - 30GB, $400 - 60GB).
iPods have dominated the player market for
good
reasons, like their simple, functional design and easy to use controls.
The latest generation 30 and 60 gigabyte iPod Video players ($300 and
$400, respectively) are the leviathans of their product line, with
enough memory for even the greediest listeners, earning high marks for
bringing still and motion pictures onto a two-and-a-half inch screen,
while shrinking slimmer than the iPod Video's 20 gig predecessor.
At Apple's iTunes online music store, owners can
download music videos and clips from ABC and Disney shows like "Lost,"
while knowledgeable-enough users can export their own video to the
device using an editing program like Quicktime Pro. We have been using a
program from Cucusoft to export both TV & DVD video to convert to the
required MPEG format. You can download the software from
www.cucusoft.com for less
than $30's! The iPod video also
provides a line-in recorder for external microphones, so you can record
your music if your collection ever grows stale. The battery can last for
about 15 hours – but you can expect video length to be shorter.
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