iPod help please?

[silversolitaire]

Uhm okay guys... so I'm writing this big paper on portable music, Walkman and such. And I'm kinda running out of stuff to write. I know, lamer mistake. Anyway, I was thinking about extending the paper about the iPod some. Actually, it's a must, isn't it? Problem: I know zilch about it. So... PLEASE, call for help. Is there anyone on my f-list who has an iPod and who can initiate me into the magical world of iPodding some? Pwetty please? I was looking into it some but it's all so confusing! x_x; Like iTunes. I don't get this site! Do I have to download a program in order to use their service or what? How does that work? How do they charge? Big questionmark. And I saw this meme going around some weeks ago with your playlists, searching for this word and most heard songs and what not. What's the deal with that. Does iPod keep a record of what kind of songs you listen to and log it somehow? What would you say is the really cool thing about the iPod? The most convincing feature? Is there such a thing as an iPod community? Something that only an iPod can do any no other MP3 player?

Please, I really need input! x.x;;;

Comments

[sandrine]

Ooooh so I can dl and use it even without having an iPod or Apple computer? Is it free? Is it a program that plays your songs, like Winamp? And do you search, buy and dl songs from the same interface? Does it transfer info to the iPod?

Yes to all of those questions, although I've obviously not tried the transfer thing yet. But apparently, it's working very easily and smoothly. To download iTunes (and if you have a decent connection and a bit free space on your computer, I really recommend you do) just go here. It's totally free and a very neat program.

The iTunes Music Store, is it available ONLY through the iTunes software or is there a way to get to it via a website?

I think yes, it's only through the program's interface that you can access the store.