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Understanding IPod Functions and Utilities

By Expert Author: David Hensley | Article Abstract
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An IPod is a kind of MP4 player and is different from a MP3 player. As Apple products such as IPods and “quick time” recognize only MP4 format, even for music to play in an IPod, the iTunes which is the official music download site of Apple, offers music only in MP4 format. In an IPod, there is the iTunes software that converts MP3 files to MP4 format to play on the IPod, since an IPod will not play MP 3 files. There is video IPod that can play video files.

Generally, IPods come with accessories like battery, ear phones- which are otherwise known as ear buds along with a generic pouch, a docking station to transfer files and charge the IPod ,CD of iTunes software, and of course, an instruction manual. To use an IPod, every user will need a case and a screen protector, where the latter is very important because the IPod is more susceptible to scratching. The black units are more visible to scratches than the white units, which give a blemished look to the IPod. If a case and screen protector are used, this can be avoided.

IPods can be used in the car, home or along with the personal computer. IPod is a marvel for the music lovers who like to hear music through their car stereo. IPods helps us avoid the use of tapes and CDs and can hold many folds the number of CDs. The entire album can be taken in the palm of the hand with an IPod.

To make this feasible, the cables in the car stereo should be plugged into the IPod and the other end of the cable into a port on the back of the stereo and it is needed to remove the stereo to accomplish this. Thus, the IPod runs on its internal battery and a car charger can also be used to run the IPod. Another way of using an IPod in a car is to use an FM transmitter to transmit signals from the IPod to the FM radio and play it like a radio station. A unit with a dock is better than a plug-in unit since plug- in units consume power from the IPod’s battery and give a poor audio quality.

IPod can also be easily played through the home stereo by using an adaptive cable and using the battery power. Some units offer remote controls for IPod but the range is very limited. The music files for the IPod can be used along with a PC and there are software that allow copying the contents of the IPod into a PC or from one IPod to another. This is a safer option than having the music files in the PC in the iTunes programs because, if the PC happens to crash down and have to be reformatted, then, all the files in the iTunes folder will be lost. With all these facilities that make a music lover take the entire music collection in the pocket and carry it around to listen to it anywhere, it is no wonder that IPods are the hottest favorite for those who have an ear for music.
David Hensley

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