| The iPod is definitely a great music player, but it is much more than that, as you will learn throughout this part of the book. For now, read about some of the great things you can do with an iPod: Take your entire music collection with you wherever you go. Play your music in many different ways, such as by album, artist, genre, song, playlist, and so on. Eliminate the need to carry CDs with you anywhere; using an adapter or an FM transmitter, your iPod can provide music in your home, car, or any other place you happen to be. View your calendar. Access contact information for your favorite people and companies for quick and easy reference. Keep track of the time and date. Listen to your favorite audio book. Have a portable hard drive for transferring information between computers or for backing up your files. Record sound. Store pictures from a digital camera.
The Absolute Minimum The iPod just might be the neatest gadget ever. After you have tried one, you will likely find it to be indispensable, and you might wonder how you ever got along without it. Before we jump into configuring and using an iPod, consider the following two points: An iPod enables you to take all your music with you and listen to it anytime, anywhere. The iPod is actually a mini computer and includes a hard drive, an operating system, and other computer components. There are two types of iPods in production: iPods and iPod minis. No matter which iPod you have, you'll be amazed at all the amazing things it can do, from basic listening to being your own personal portable hard drive. The original iPod worked only with Macintosh computers, but soon Apple realized that there was no reason to keep Windows users out in the cold. Current iPod models work just as well for both platforms. Whether you use a Windows computer, a Mac, or both, your iPod will work great.
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