Book Review - The iPod Book by Scott Kelby
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OK... I finally joined the cult of the iPodders this month. I'm not a music fanatic like others I know, but there are some podcasts I really should be listening to. So, with iPod in hand, I started working my way through The iPod Book by Scott Kelby. He did a really nice job on this, and I think I know what I'm doing now...
Contents: I Can't Help Myself - The Chapter for People Who Must Play a Song Right Now; The Outsiders - How to Work the Stuff on the Outside of Your iPod; Pod's Theme - iPod Essentials; It's Tricky - Cool iPod Tips & Tricks; Cars - Using the iPod in Your Car; Get the Freeze-Frame - Using Your iPod's Photo Features; Home Sweet Home - iTunes Essentials; Imaginary Player - Playlists and Smart Playlists; Proof of Purchase - Using the iTunes Music Store; Tip Drill - Cool iTunes Tips; Add It On - iPod Accessories (and the iTunes Phone); Get the Lido Shuffle - How to Use Apple's iPod shuffle; Cast of Angels - How to Download (and Create Your Own) Podcasts; Recommended Dose - A Peek at My Own Personal, Ultra-Secret, Yet Surprisingly Way-Cool Playlists; Index
There were a number of things I enjoyed in this book... For one, the writing style has some great dry humor and wit. Each chapter is tied into some music, and it's Kelby's contention that editors never read the book and chapter forwards, and he can get away with stuff in there. So for some great humor, don't skip *any* of the intros. But the book is more than just a few laughs. He does a nice job covering the range of functionality that comes in the iPod, in iTunes, and in the large number of after-market add-ons you can buy for your new toy. Want to listen to your iPod from the car radio with no wiring? You can do that. Want to use your iPod as a voice recorder? Yup, it's there. Do you just want to use your iPod as your stereo system attached to a pair of high-end speakers? No problem... All that and more is covered. Since he covers all the different iPod models, you also don't have to worry that your iPod Nano (or Shuffle) will get short-changed. The book has great information regardless of your particular version. Each page has one complete tip or hint, so it's easy to scan for just what you're looking for. Throw in a number of iTips at the bottom of several pages, and even the most experienced iPodder will probably find something that causes him/her to say, "hey! didn't know you could do that!"...
Maybe it's because I'm an iPod newbie and this was the first book that unlocked the possibilities for me. Regardless, I enjoyed this book immensely and would recommend it to anyone looking for something more in the way of information than what comes packaged with the unit...
OK... I finally joined the cult of the iPodders this month. I'm not a music fanatic like others I know, but there are some podcasts I really should be listening to. So, with iPod in hand, I started working my way through The iPod Book by Scott Kelby. He did a really nice job on this, and I think I know what I'm doing now...
Contents: I Can't Help Myself - The Chapter for People Who Must Play a Song Right Now; The Outsiders - How to Work the Stuff on the Outside of Your iPod; Pod's Theme - iPod Essentials; It's Tricky - Cool iPod Tips & Tricks; Cars - Using the iPod in Your Car; Get the Freeze-Frame - Using Your iPod's Photo Features; Home Sweet Home - iTunes Essentials; Imaginary Player - Playlists and Smart Playlists; Proof of Purchase - Using the iTunes Music Store; Tip Drill - Cool iTunes Tips; Add It On - iPod Accessories (and the iTunes Phone); Get the Lido Shuffle - How to Use Apple's iPod shuffle; Cast of Angels - How to Download (and Create Your Own) Podcasts; Recommended Dose - A Peek at My Own Personal, Ultra-Secret, Yet Surprisingly Way-Cool Playlists; Index
There were a number of things I enjoyed in this book... For one, the writing style has some great dry humor and wit. Each chapter is tied into some music, and it's Kelby's contention that editors never read the book and chapter forwards, and he can get away with stuff in there. So for some great humor, don't skip *any* of the intros. But the book is more than just a few laughs. He does a nice job covering the range of functionality that comes in the iPod, in iTunes, and in the large number of after-market add-ons you can buy for your new toy. Want to listen to your iPod from the car radio with no wiring? You can do that. Want to use your iPod as a voice recorder? Yup, it's there. Do you just want to use your iPod as your stereo system attached to a pair of high-end speakers? No problem... All that and more is covered. Since he covers all the different iPod models, you also don't have to worry that your iPod Nano (or Shuffle) will get short-changed. The book has great information regardless of your particular version. Each page has one complete tip or hint, so it's easy to scan for just what you're looking for. Throw in a number of iTips at the bottom of several pages, and even the most experienced iPodder will probably find something that causes him/her to say, "hey! didn't know you could do that!"...
Maybe it's because I'm an iPod newbie and this was the first book that unlocked the possibilities for me. Regardless, I enjoyed this book immensely and would recommend it to anyone looking for something more in the way of information than what comes packaged with the unit...
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