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Secrets of the iPod and iTunes, 5th Edition

By Christopher Breen.

You tried to resist it, but the palm-size, cotton candy-colored iPod Mini proved too alluring to live without! Knowing that you'll want to learn all of its secrets--plus those of its big-sibling iPod and the newly updated iTunes 4.5 as well

Trusted Mac teacher Christopher Breen has thoroughly updated his best-selling guide to the world's most popular digital music player. You'll learn the all-important basics of downloading, storing, and indexing your music plus all that's new in iTunes 4.5:

• the iMix feature, which lets you upload playlists to the iTunes Music Store (where other users can browse and even rate them);
• jewel-case printing;
• additional iTunes Music Store features (such as radio charts and a dedicated music video section)

You'll also find guidance for accessorizing and protecting your iPod and iPod Mini, tips for making the most of your storage capabilities, and troubleshooting advice for those moments when the diminutive device is uncooperative.

Christopher Breen

Christopher Breen has been writing about the Macintosh since the latter days of the Reagan administration for such publications as MacUser, MacWEEK, and Macworld. He's the author of Peachpit's Mac 911 and Macworld's current tips and troubleshooting column.

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• The iPod Playlist Book - Editor Cliff Colby worked with more than two dozen music critics, journalists, radio programmers, DJs, and all-around music enthusiasts to come up with the perfect selection of playlists, ranging from rock, pop, folk, hip hop, punk, Latin music, and opera.

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• Shopping at the iTunes Music Store (PDF) - This free, downloadable chapter by Jim Heid, is an Interactive Guide to iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, and GarageBand by Jim Heid takes you on a tour of Apple's popular online music store and offers some tips for improving your online experience. (PDF) From the Macintosh iLife 04, The: An Interactive Guide to iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, and GarageBand

Secrets of the iPod and iTunes, 5th Edition
List Price: $21.99; Price: $15.39; You Save: $6.60 (30%); Published by Peachpit Press; Pages: 488; Edition: 5th; Published: Dec 20, 2004

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