Games, Movies and More in iTunes 7 by Daniel Dwase
Apple has updated iTunes, ushering in the seventh generation of its popular digital media-management software. iTunes 7 offers a host of features seemingly inspired by user requests, including true –and automated – gapless playback, which also extends to the burning of albums from iTunes to a CD. ... When the iPod is connected to a machine authorised to use music from your collection, but that doesn’t have all the music you own installed on it, iTunes will automatically suck the songs from your iPod and add them to the music library.

How To Download Music From The Computer To An Ipod by James Henry
The Ipod has been a huge revolution in todays society, replacing the walkman and the discman as the most popular method by which people make their music portable. You'd be hard pressed to find someone in most developed nations who didn't have an Ipod in some form, and if you did they'd probably... Once you have found the desired file, make sure you choose the Video Ipod/ Sony PSP download option. ... One of the most vital things you need to know to use an Ipod effectively is obviously how to download music from the computer to an Ipod.

Exploring The Apple iPod by Michelle Bery
In a generation that has no recollection of 8-track cassettes, music has always been a convenience able to be carried around in your pocket. But for those of us who still covet our vinyl record albums, the advent of the Apple iPod is revolutionary; who would have ever imagined that we could... The iPod Nano offers a lightweight, sleek design that’s extremely portable and easy to use; the iPod Shuffle is a slighty more basic style than its more comprehensive cousins and holds less songs but its affordable price makes it great choice for teenagers; today’s fifth generation Apple iPod offers...

How to Watch Movies on Your iPod by Neil Wallace
If you’re like most people who own one of Apple’s beautiful iPods, you’re probably in love with it. But you also want to be sure you get the most out of your investment and enjoy every one of its incredible features. And that includes the ability to watch all your favorite movies. ... Transferring movie files to your iPod is easy. ... Mp4 enables DVD-quality video to be delivered at lower data rates and smaller file sizes, and that’s very important on smaller devices with limited storage capacity.

iTunes and Zune Marketplace Comparisons by Kori Smith
If you know a little bit about digital music, then you probably know what the differences are between the major music download services presently available. If you're looking to buy your first digital music player, then it's a smart idea to become familiar with the popular services. ... In my opinion, the best part about iTunes isn't the wide variety of songs available for download, but the video part of iTunes. ... If you're familiar with iTunes and expect Zune Marketplace to have just as many songs available to download, you might be dissapointed with Zune at first.

Top 6 Reasons Why the Zune Could Fail by Stephane Dion
1. Battery Life Battery life was a major issue when the iPod came out. Now, they managed to have a decent playing time with most of their models. The Zune needs to provide a battery life similar to the iPod. We already know that both players have the same kind of battery. ... The seamless integration of iTunes with the iPod is certainly the top reason why the iPod was a huge success. ... Ease of use One of the key features of the iPod is the ease of use. ... Prototype look & feel Even more with the brand new design of the iPod, Zune fans are expecting a very attractive and professional...

MP3 Music and Movie Download Sites: A Candid Review by Brian D Anderson
It's so easy to download all your favorite music in mp3 format today. There are many sites on the web offering unlimited downloads at various prices. I recommend shopping around and compare costs/services offered. Nowadays, download sites offer more than just music. ... All the benefits of download sites have made trips to the video store or your favorite music outlet a thing of the past. ... Even download to your iPod. ... Some download services charge monthly or a one-time membership for less than $40.

Small Device-Big Attention by Connie Garrett
Thanks to the iPod, our days of schlepping around cumbersome boom boxes, Discmans and countless cd’s are over! iPods were introduced to the US market in 2001 and their popularity continues to grow. Today, more than 22 million Americans own a portable digital audio player. ... These accessories allow your iPod to go from just a personal digital audio device to a lean, mean multi-tasking machine. ... The iLamp (patent pending) is compatible with all portable music players, the iPod, MP3, CD players, radios, anything with a headphone jack.

All New iPods by Daniel Dwase
The iPod While the company failed to launch the rumoured touch screen iPod, wireless-capable iPod or iPod phone, it did produce significant updates to its market-leading media player. The new iPods offer larger capacities (30GB, £189; 80GB, £259), 60 per cent brighter screens (which can be set... Optional accessories include: Universal Dock (£25), iPod AV cable (£15), iPod Camera Connector (£19) and a new and small iPod USB power adaptor (£19). ... A new range of accessories for the iPod nano include lanyard headphones (£25), an armband (£19), iPod nano Dock (£19), and an iPod USB power...

What Apple Could Learn from Sony by Daniel Dwase
Playing video isn’t the strong suit of either Apple’s new iPod or Sony’s PlayStation Portable (PSP). The iPod is primarily a music player, and the PSP is primarily a video-game system. But both play video as well, so it may be beneficial to compare the two, to see what (if anything) Apple can... While the easiest way to get video onto your iPod is to buy and download music videos and short movies from the iTunes Music Store, you can also move your own video content, either with QuickTime Pro or with a utility such as the open-source Handbrake (handbrake.m0k.org) or Splasm Software’s...