Isn’t it the coolest???

This ladybug speaker dock is from Vestalife. Go and checkout all its pictures. It’s beautiful.

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Even actions like adding music to your ipod, which some people might find easy, others are struggling to understand how to do it. An ipod tutorial focused on these people can make a world of a difference.

Take for example the iTunes & iPod Video Tutorials. It doesn’t assume instructions like: “Download and install iTunes” are easy to follow. So it actually shows you how to do it. The same goes for ipod tutorial videos which cover how to operate the ipod, use its controls, change settings and more.

Whoever was looking for an ipod tutorial is expecting it to teach and not just to instruct. This means the level of the ipod tuorial should match the person who is using it. It should be easy to follow, focus on how to operate the important and common features, and make sure you start enjoying your new ipod as soon as possible.

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It goes down to this: using ipods is not easy for everyone! using itune is not easy for everyone.

I’m not talking about people who are used to working with gadgets and computers. Just think about all the “regular” people who just want to enjoy their new ipod and their music.

What these people might find handy - are you one of them? - is some good quality, fully detailed and easily understood apple ipod help, in the form of a manual, tutorial or even video guides.

It’s a simple question of whether this information helps you setup and enjoy your ipod today and now. How easy is it to follow? Is it updated? Does it assume you are familiar with ipods before, or is it targeted to your level? So the next time you are searching for apple ipod help, think about it, and good luck!

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But it is VERY IMPORTANT to remember. Restoring your ipod will ERASE all the content you have on your ipod! So make sure it is well backed up in iTunes, and that you can sync all of it once the ipod is restored.

Restoring the ipod’s factory settings is very similiar to updating the ipod’s software and done from the same window. Check out the updating software step-by-step video for more instructions.

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1. How to download and install iTunes?

2. How to buy (or get for free!) music and videos and organize them?

3. How to sync your stuff from the computer to the ipod?

4. How to work with your ipod: controls, menus, settings…

5. Basic troubleshooting: what to do when things just don’t work!

Now obviously there are a million other things you can find in an apple nano ipod instruction manual. But THINK - what do you really want? Start using your new ipod NOW! So what you need to start with is exactly that list of 5 bullets.

A great way to do that is actually watching how to do it, like the ipod nano video guides. It’s the instruction manual that cover everything you need to know in order to start using your new ipod today.

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I know 1.

James R. Stoup, who asked this question, knows 3 programmers who interact with their non-iPod mp3 player through command line. Oh dear… And you should read how shocked he was to find out, a salesperson didn’t recommended an ipod as the best mp3 player. Don’t get him started.

Are the iPods here to stay as a synonym to mp3 players? Read and find out.

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And you’ll do it via iTunes!!!!

Here are some more details from MacRumors.

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• Browse maps
• Add markers to any specific points.
• AND BEST OF ALL: Share your maps and markers with whoever you want.

So the new answer to: “Where are you?”, is just a click away: “I’m on the beach, right HERE.”

Check out Tap&Go.

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Whoever came up with the ipod and itunes software didn’t realize there are many people who do not find it easy to use these things. There are many websites and ipod-for-experts stuff out there. It’s time we have some ipod-for-dummies things as well!

So what should ipod-for-dummies information include?

First of all: simple, straight-forward and detailed instructions on how to download and install itunes. And when I say simple and detailded - I mean it! You should actually see how to do it, and not just read about it.

How to sync (that means copy in “dummy” language) music and videos from itunes to your ipod. The “experts” might know how find all those hidden advanced checkboxes, but ipod for dummies information should make you click as few times as possible!

And last - how to operate your ipod. Are you a dummy? I say good for you! Here’s how to play music, watch videos and enjoy your ipod. Do you really want to know about every single boring settings and option??? maybe later… not now!

Don’t forget, ipod manuals are for YOU, not for the ipod experts. If you are looking for an ipod for dummies manual, like these video guides, make sure they match your level, so you can make the most out of them.

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What I would like to know is how they got those amazing battery numbers in their tests?

The ipod nano played over 31.5 hours of audio and 6.5 hours of video! The 80GB ipod classic lasted 45 hours of audio and almost 10 hours of video!

It’s interesting because you also hear some complaints about the ipods’ battery life. I think I’ll have to check out this one a bit more…

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The iPod Touch will be “opened” around Feb 2008. This means anyone can develope new applications for it, and Apple will even help.

As this site explains, this kind of thing is always followed by a flood of programs, and games being one of the most popular ones. So if you are a games fan on your ipod touch, you are in for a treat!

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When talking about the different ipod models out there, the write, Jay Dougherty, encourages people who are thinking about buying an ipod, to go to an apple store, and get a real feeling (in your hand!) of the different ipods. That’s a very good idea, cause it’s exactly what you are going to do with your ipod.

But to the question: “I jog, which ipod should I use?” Dougherty forgets the perfect ipod for that kind of exercise. The ipod shuffle! It’s the smallest, very light, and plays music, which is the only think you need. It’s not like you are going to watch videos while you jog!

You can check out the full article. And I’ll be happy to hear if you found it useful.

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I think a lot of people, who are not custom to work with computers, are quite surprised by the fact that they need itunes in order to manage their ipod. Thus making how to use itunes a critical issue for them. And lets face it: itunes is not an easy software for everyone.

Don’t take my word for it. I’ve googled “itunes” and “difficult to use” and got 73,700 answers! It is truly a common problem shared by a lot of people. This guy on yahoo answers was telling he couldn’t find an easy way to mark more than one song to be played in a row. Wouldn’t you expect this to one of the more easiest tasks?!?! something like how to use itunes in the most basic way?

The sad thing is that some people won’t ask how to use itunes, they’ll just give up! And that’s just a shame. All these people need are some good quality, super organized and detailed ipod instructions. The kind “normal-and-not-high-tech” people would understand. That would make a world of a difference between owning anipod and actually using and enjoying it.

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Click on the photo below to see more of his work.

ipod touch with video controls in landscape mode

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Let’s start with my favorite:

the safari browser. You can obviously surf to any site and set either google or yahoo! as your default search engine. But the true beauty is that even “big” sites look great on such a small device! You can double tap to zoom in, or you can check youripod touch instructions on how to use pinch to zoom in or out. It is so cool! They really got me with that one!

And what’s internet today without videos and youtube? With a dedicated button to youtube, you can easily access the most popular videos on the net, and of course, your own personal favorites. Just rotate your ipod touch and watch them in wide screen!

Downloading music directly to your ipod touch is another feature I consider a big advantage. You can search, preview and purchase songs without using the full iTunes software on your computer. However, you might still find yourself going through your ipod touch instructions looking for help on connecting to wireless internet networks, something that is irrelevant to most people who work on their computer at home.

But whether we’re talking about new or old features, we always need to consider the user as well. That’s you. A feature can be “old”, but if it is the first time you’re using it, it new to you. So if you have a newipod touch, check out some ipod touch instructions. It could be the difference between having an ipod touch and actually using it and enjoying it. And believe me, there’s a lot to enjoy!

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This is especially true when it comes to music. On the 80GB ipod classic you can store 20,000 songs. On the 160GB ipod classic you can store 40,000. You don’t need no ipod classic instructions to realize we are talking about approx 3000 albums!

How many albums do you own??!!? How many albums do you think you will own until the rest of your life?

And even with videos it is still amazing: up to 200 hours on the 160GB ipod classic, which means around 80 movies. That’s a movie every 4.5 days for a whole year.

And check out this helpful screen right out of your typical ipod classic instructions guide. With a single glance you know exactly where you stand. How much storage is already used, and how much is free. And as I said before, it will take you a long time until the free bar will get smaller!

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I love the new ipod nano!

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