iPodpedia: The Ultimate iPod and iTunes Resource

I purchased this book for my Dad because he is always asking me questions about his Ipod. I learned more by reading three pages from the chapter labeled secrets then all of the lookups I have done on my own. I was so impressed with the book that I purchased one for myself. If you own an Ipod or know someone that does, you must purchase this book.

From my hands-on-perusal at the book seller's, I would say that ALL the iPod books are worth buying, but I chose Miller's IPODPEDIA over the others for the following reasons: 1) It is never out of date: Scanning the opening pages in the bookstore, I learned that Miller has a website for his book which he updates in sync with new iPod models and developments, so I put my purchase on hold for that moment with the intention of visiting Miller's website and then making a decision to purchase from the on-shelf possibilities when I next visited the store. I went to ipodpediatheblog.blogspot.com per Miller's instructions. One finds there an ongoing dated history of his evaluations/commentary/tips, not to mention the links to other sites on which he is a significant iPod presence. 2) He shows that the iPod's simplicity is real for the let's-get-going-user, but he also shows that there is a depth to the menus which might not be realized by this user. He supplies a useful chart of the of the menus, model by model. 3) Unlike the other iPod authors, he shows that commercial DVD's can be converted to iPod format, and then he directs the user to the resources. No other authors that I saw on the shelf deal with this possibility. 4) Like the other iPod authors he describes accessories of all kinds, but he gives an opinion about the quality or usability of many of these accessories as well--most useful stuff. 5) Miller lets us know in the opening pages that his book is "Safari Enabled" for those in need of an electronic reference resource. 6) Miller accesses the iPod from a ubiquitous Windows world, though he makes all the necessary concessions to Mac users. Mac or Windows OS? It makes no difference in the usability of this book. Nutshell opinion: The iPodpedia is a most helpful book for beginner AND beyond.

This was the perfect gift for my dad who is not the most computer savvy. It has helped him figure out how to work his IPod so he can listen to his favorite music. It's great b/c it gives step by step w/photos.

I just got a Video Ipod, and even though I was already familiar with iTunes and Ipods, there was so much I stil didn't know. Since the Ipods only come with a PDF file for help, I really wanted an all inclusive print book to reference quickly with questions. This book is really great. And I'm not sure if the other reviewer missed it, but there is indeed a whole section on the various software you can get to convert your own DVDs to Ipod format. That's the first reason I even searched for a book like this. What's great too is that they give you tips and tricks that Apple will never have. For example, how to find the files for the music you buy from iTunes since Apple automatically makes them come in as hidden when they download to avoid illegal duplication. This is all the regular stuff that a help manual would have, and also a lot of tips and tricks too. It's so new, there's a section on the iphone too. I highly recommend it for anyone trying to get more out of their Ipod than the basic playback.

This book is the missing link between having an Ipod and using your Ipod to its maximum potential. The only thing missing from this book is a reference to the software that will allow you to sync palm desktop to your Ipod (palm2ipod) and the software that will convert your DVD's over to your Ipod (CloneDVD mobile).