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Apple iPod MP3 Players Tips
Buy A Red Nano, Fight AIDS in Africa
Shopping.com Tip: Apple's latest product, the red Nano, is a cool product that helps a great cause.
For every purchase of this special edition Nano, Apple will donate $10 to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.
AIDS in Africa is a serious, global issue. By wearing the Apple Red Nano on your belt or purse, you can feel good knowing you contributed to a noble cause.
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Downloading Music Into Your iPod MP3 Player
Finding and downloading music into your iPod MP3 player is part of the fun of having an iPod and it's easy.
First, install the iTunes disc that came with your player. If you have music already stored on your computer - go to File - then Import Folder to import an entire folder, or Import File to import just one tune.
You can also insert CDs into your CD drive - a screen will pop up asking you if you want to store this CD in iTunes. Click to affirm that you want to do this, and you will see the import progress on the top of your iTunes menu.
You can also purchase many fresh, new tracks from the iTunes store as well as from a wide variety of music sites on the Internet.
Once you have your library full, you can organize your tunes into playlists - such as Country, Jazz, Comedy, etc., and connect your iPod MP3 player to your computer with the included cable. The side menu of your iTunes screen will show your iPod, and you can drag and drop playlists into it from the screen.
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The Apple iPod Nano - Good Things Come in Small Packages!
Shopping.com Tip: The iPod Nano is Apple's answer to the need for a very small, lightweight MP3 player that still holds a lot of music.
It is a thinner design than before - 0.26 inch to be exact, and weighs 1.41 oz. This is the perfect pocket or belt clip size, and won't cramp your style in the weight room.
Battery life has been improved over earlier models - at 24 hours, you won't have to stop and recharge as often as before.
It comes in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB versions, and the 8GB version can hold as many as 2,000 songs or 25,000 pictures.
Five colors are standard - which includes a new hot pink iPod. The Red Nano is a special edition from which $10 each is contributed to fight AIDS in Africa.
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Great iPod Hacks
As the Apple iPod is one of the most popular electronics gadgets, it stands to reason that hacks for it are in great supply on the Internet. This basically means you can make your iPod do certain things that most people aren't aware of.
Some of the best hacks include the Dupe Eliminator from Markelsoft that takes care of duplicate tunes, Alarm Clock 2.4.1 that allows you to set multiple alarms, and wake to music or a Podcast, and the iTunes Remote Control that allows you to control your iPod from a network.
Other great hacks include many different visualization programs, and programs that let you transfer iPod content directly back to a PC.
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Replacing Your Apple MP3 Player's Batteries
Shopping.com Tip: On the average, Apple MP3 players have a battery life of 12 to 18 months.
If your iPod is only holding charge for 2-3 hours before needing a recharge, chances are you need a new battery. The best way to tell if you need a new battery is to plug it in to an AC source using the included power cord. If it works perfectly when plugged in, and then stops immediately after you take away the power, you definitely need a new battery.
The good news is that there are many sources for replacement batteries that include tools and detailed instructions.
It is recommended that you back up all your music and data stored on your Apple MP3 player before swapping out the battery.
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Choosing the Right iPod for Your Needs
Shopping.com Tip: The Apple iPod has set the standard in MP3 player performance, not to mention in "coolness" factor. There are several different types of iPods, so choosing the best one for your needs is important.
If you are new to MP3 players and music downloads, a great way to get started is by purchasing an iPod "lite" - called the Apple iPod Shuffle. It handles only 240 songs, but is so compact you can roll it in your sleeve. You can have iTunes - the Apple music portal - "shuffle" your tunes too, so everytime you synch your player you have a totally different musical experience. It's also the cheapest Apple iPod.
If size is still a factor, but you want to have many more songs, the iPod Nano is a good bet. You can choose versions that have 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of memory - and up to 24 hours battery life, in a 1.41 oz package! The Red Nano is super cool looking, and makes you look like a rock star.
The video iPod has 80GB of memory - more than many PCs, and allows you to watch full feature length movies while sitting in the doctor's office, waiting in line - anywhere you need to kill time.
There is also a 30GB non-video version for those who don't care to watch videos - it still holds what would have been a whole roomful of CDs inside.
Used versions of earlier models, such as the Apple iPod mini, can be found on eBay for the budget conscious.
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The Click Wheel - the iPod's Greatest Innovation
Shopping.com Tip: All iPod MP3 players feature a clickwheel navigation system - which allows you to easily scroll through playlists, videos, and photo albums with one finger.
The iPod click wheel is located on the front of all iPods, and can be locked so it doesn't move if you put your iPod on a belt clip or in your purse.
The click wheel works on the same principles as your laptop built-in mouse, and uses sensing techniques to know what you are selecting.
Following the indicators on the click wheel, you can fast forward, adjust volume, move through lists or press in the center to see a photo full screen.
