Tag: Apple iPod Tips

I am using a Belkin Auto Kit to power my 3G ipod and get audio out. I was getting alternator noise in the signal though. Cure? Had a local deal re-wire my Magellan GPS. Apparently the original guys did a shoddy job and wired it through the fuse box instead of the battery. Now, all… Continue reading Alternator noise cured

Due to the fact that it is clear these jerks were just out to get their name out, I have removed the post about the guys who made the anti-ipod battery video. They are not out for the consumer, just out for their own limelight. They never posted the info on how to fix the… Continue reading Sometimes bending the rules helps, except when you are egomaniacal jerks…

haha if you want a chuckle, head on over to iPodRocks.com and check out the “Convince your parents” section. I love how the screens bounce in (so Apple-like) and the “one load of laundry” coupon just kills me. LOL

Thanks to Jim for this link to Ballmer’s iPod This made my week!

I mounted my iPod in the Taurus using a mount put in by Martindales and a custom holder I built to mount to the bracket. You can see it here.

I’ve been wanting a mount for my iPod for some time. Check out the pictures of what I have so far.

At Stereophile, talks about the innards and the sound quality, the design, etc.

Oprah Winfrey gave away 15gb iPods to today’s audience in a “things I like” show. I gotta say, that is pretty cool.

I wanted a playlist that a) Was at the top of the playlists b) Contained all of my purchased music c) Was sorted Alphabetically I can achieve B and C by just sorting the auto created “Purchased Music” playlist by name. You can achieve A by renamed the “Purchased Music” playlist to have a “-”… Continue reading Want to listen to just your purchased music?

In July of last summer I bought my first iPod, a 10gb generation one model with the physical wheel. I loved everything about it, except I always wanted a line out for my stereo and car. When Apple announced the new iPods this week, I drooled, but I was not willing to spend the money… Continue reading Apple’s new iPods are a sounding success, but touchy on the accolades….

For all you iPod lovers, Apple releases the sleep new iPods this Friday! All Apple Stores will have events, and here in Portland, several dealers, such as The Computer Store and MacForce will also be holding events. I’ll be headed to MacForce to check them out!

I had made a smart play list that chose one hour of music at random, to make my hikes a little more interesting. This way, I don’t have to check a watch. I never could figure out how to get iTunes to choose a new set of songs though. I figured it out by accident… Continue reading Editing a random playlist in iTunes