Introduction

Since the iPod was first introduce over fours ago it has proven to be a versatile little tool. Even though the architecture is tightly closed, hackers have managed to find their way in so that they can make modifications. Software developers and creators of content have made it possible for you to use the iPod to keep all kinds of information at your finger tips. Besides being a unique way to carry around your music wherever you go, the iPod can be used for many other purposes.

Most people buy an iPod for the obvious reasons. The iPod works with your computer so that you can import music and organize your songs and photos. These files are then transferred to your iPod so that you can listen to them and view them wherever you go.
But your iPod is so much more that just a player for music. Some of the incredible things that you can do with your iPod include:

*Store up to thousands of songs from your private music collection so that you can listen to them wherever you want to take them.
*Store up to thousands of digital photos. This is ideal for viewing whenever you want as well as for backing up your digital photos until you can transfer them to your computer.
*Import photos from your digital camera by using the iPod Camera Connector. This is ideal for when you are traveling and your digital camera care is full.
*Look at your photos through a slideshow. You can add music to the slideshow and view it on your television. This is done by using the iPod AV Cable.
*Listen to audiobooks. You can find audiobooks at the iTunes Music Store or at www.audible.com.
*You can create On-The-Go playlists. Playlists are great for arrange music that you want to listen to at a certain place and time, such as a work-out playlist for working out at the gym.
*You can use your iPod as an external hard drive. This is great of storing files or backing up data.
*You can change the equalizer settings on your iPod to make your music sound as great as possible.
*You can store all of your contact information and synchronize it to your calendar.
*You can record your own voice memos. This is done by purchasing an optional microphone.
*You can play games.

The following pages outline some of the creative things that you can do with your iPod.