iPodpedia: The Ultimate iPod and iTunes Resource

• Cover Type: Paperback with 528 pages
• Published by: Que May 6, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0789736748
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0789736741
• Book Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 2 pounds

iPodpedia is the first book to show you everything that the iPod and iTunes have to offer—from music to movies and beyond. Whether you want to get the most out of your iPod’s music playback, create your own playlists, edit your music info and album art, convert your home movies and DVDs to iPod videos, listen to audiobooks and podcasts, or just unfreeze a frozen iPod, iPodpedia will show you how to do it.

Here’s some of what’s covered inside…

•    Using the iPod, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle™

•    Apple’s new iPhone™

•    Purchasing music and movies from the iTunes Store

•    Using iTunes to rip and burn CDs

•    Managing music and playlists

•    Finding cover art and other music file tag information

•    Dealing with DRM (Digital Rights Management)

•    Watching movies, TV shows, and other videos

•    Listening to audiobooks and podcasts

•    Viewing digital photographs and slideshows

•    Connecting your iPod to a home audio/video system

•    Using the iPod in your car or boat

•    Playing iPod games

•    Using the iPod as a calendar and scheduler

•    Exercising with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit

•    Transferring files from your iPod to your PC

•    Using add-on software programs

•    iPod accessories

•    iPod tips, tricks, and hacks

•    Troubleshooting iPod problems

Part 1:    Background

1    The History

2    The iPod Family

3    The iPhone

Part 2:    Operation

4    Using the iPod

5    Using the iTunes software

6    Using the iTunes Store

Part 3:    Applications

7    Music

8    Podcasts

9    Audiobooks
10  photographs

11  Videos
12  Games

Part 4:    Special Uses

13    Using Your iPod in the Living Room

14    Using Your iPod in the Car

15    Using Your iPod as a Portable Storage Device

16    Using Your iPod to Record Audio and Podcasts

17    Using Your iPod for Running and Exercise

18    Using Your iPod as a Calendar/Scheduler

19    Using iTunes to Manage Your Music Purchases

Part 5:    Secrets

20    iPod Tips and Tricks

21    iPod Hacks

Part 6:    Support

22    iPod Accessories

23    Third-Party Software
24    iPod Troubleshooting

Part 7:    Appendixes

Michael Miller has written more than 75 non-fiction how-to books over the past two decades, including Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Reference, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, How Microsoft Windows Vista Works, How Home Theater and HDTV Work, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and YouTube 4 You. His books have collectively sold more than a million copies worldwide, and he has established a reputation for offering real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author’s website (www.molehillgroup.com) and at iPodPedia: The Blog (ipodpediatheblog.blogspot.com).

Category  Digital Music

Covers     iPod and iTunes for Windows® and Mac®

Level        Intermediate to Advanced

 

About The Author

Michael Miller has written more than 75 nonfiction how-to books in the past two decades, including Que’s Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource, YouTube 4U, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to eBay, and How Microsoft Windows Vista Works. He also writes about digital lifestyle topics for a variety of websites. Mr. Miller has established a reputation for clearly explaining technical topics to nontechnical readers, and for offering useful real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author’s website, located at www.molehillgroup.com.

 

Reader Reviews
I just got a Video Ipod, and even though I was already familiar with iTunes and Ipods, there was so much I stil didn't know. Since the Ipods only come with a PDF file for help, I really wanted an all inclusive print book to reference quickly with questions. This book is really great. And I'm not sure if the other reviewer missed it, but there is indeed a whole section on the various software you can get to convert your own DVDs to Ipod format. That's the first reason I even searched for a book like this. What's great too is that they give you tips and tricks that Apple will never have. For example, how to find the files for the music you buy from iTunes since Apple automatically makes them come in as hidden when they download to avoid illegal duplication. This is all the regular stuff that a help manual would have, and also a lot of tips and tricks too. It's so new, there's a section on the iphone too. I highly recommend it for anyone trying to get more out of their Ipod than the basic playback.