40 iPod Techniques
reviewed by Dr. Eric Flescher
Author: C.Youngjin Sybex http://www.sybex.com/WileyCDA/SybexTitle/productCd-9810537212.html Released: June 2006 Pages: 164 $17 USD, $22 CND, £10 GBP, 15,69€ Euro ISBN: 9810537212 Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Strengths: Colorful and great screenshots. Embedded within orange circles are alphabetized letters which help locate the specific information. Good helpful techniques. Weaknesses: None found. |
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The multifaceted iPod is fairly easy to use. However users may desire step-by-step instructions to discover more secrets about the iPod. Users also might want to know how to uncover more about the potential uses of the device instead of learning from a friend. A great book for learning more and now, for students and children to adults, is the book, 40 iPod Techniques.
Written for iPod users of all levels, this colorful book provides an easy to understand way to use the digital and video player. This 164 page covers nine chapters, covers the history of the iPod and past the IPod Nano, Shuffle, and the Mini. The shortcuts and tips explain how to utilize the iPod to its greater advantage. The explanation are easy to understand and provide helpful learning experience. Nicely written are the directions specific for Mac or Windows operating systems.
What I also like are the extremely well designed screenshots and visual aids. The iTunes menu (p. 16) also has orange icons embedded within alphabetized letters (as well as screenshots throughout the book), to show the placements of the specific parts of the iTunes utilities within the interface. No guessing where these utilities are.
Learn to accessorize your iPod and transfer and view photos and videos. Using an iPod with a digital camera (#27) takes your iPod to another level with the right extra equipment. Troubleshooting a variety of problems, caring for your iPod and learning to back up your iPod are also included in this book.
Technique #11 takes you through steps for transcoding (converting one format to another) audio. Other techniques show how organize your music library navigate the iTunes Music Store, using audio books and podcasts. There is good information about using the iPod, above and beyond a music player with PDA functions. Transferring photos to and from your iPod (#24) and connecting your iPod to your TV (#26). But there is more. Learn to use the Shuffle as a flash drive (#30), learning about cases, headphones, stereo docks, car stereo hookups, and physical care of the Ipod are also included.
The price is right for 40 iPod Techniques. It is a slick and well designed book for learning about your iPod and using it in many ways. This nicely formatted techniques can help you learn more quickly about the device and much more. There is always more information to learn but this book gives an iPod user a great start.
