Links - iPods
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general iPod related links
- ANTI-IPOD Just incase you haven't guessed from it's name, the ANTI-IPOD website tends to argue against the virtues of Apple's media player.
- Anything But iPod Despite the way it may seem at times, Apple's iPod isn't the only digital audio player available and Anything But iPod provides news and reviews relating to many of them.
- Apple's main iPod pages .
- iLounge The iLounge website (which was once called iPodLounge) provides a vast range of iPod related information, guides, news, reviews and instructions.
- iPod Hacks .
- iPoding .
- iPod Tips .
- iSubwayMaps.com .
- Method Shop .
- Mogopop Mogopop provide a service which allows online content (for example a MySpace page) to be shared by downloading onto an iPod and then updated on the iPod each time it is synced.
manufacturers of iPod accessories
- Altec Lansing .
- Apple .
- Bang & Olufsen .
- Belkin .
- Bose .
- Cygnett .
- Fatman .
- Gear4 .
- Griffin .
- H2O Audio H2O Audio produce waterproof cases and headphone sets for most models of iPod.
- Harman Kardon .
- iFrogz iFrogz produce a selection of cases, headphone sets and other accessories for iPods. These include the (waterproof) iBagz case and a number of very individual and distinctive looking cases.
- JBL .
- Logic3 .
- Logitech .
- Monster Cable .
- Otterbox Otherbox are best known for producing a selection of impact-resistant, crushproof, waterproof cases in a selection of sizes and shapes. Their product range also includes models designed specifically for iPods, PDAs and tablet PCs.
- Sonnet .
- XtremeMac .
iPod repair and take-apart guides
- ifixipodsfast Video Tutorials The instruction videos made available from ifixipodsfast.com cover most iPod models and a selection of repair and take-apart procedures.
- iFixit Fixit Guide Series The selection of pdf or html formated iPod guides produced by ifixit cover many different repair and take-apart procedures for all models of iPod.
- iLounge unboxing and disassembly photos Amongst iLounge's many pages are a photo gallery which contains pictures of brand new iPods being taken out of their boxes (unboxing) and being taken apart (disassembly).
- iPoding Gallery The iPoding Gallery includes a selection of photo albums - many of these contain dissections of iPods.
- iPodMods Repair Guides A small selection of repair and take-apart guides are included by iPodMods on their website.
- iPod Repair Guide The pdf guides available from iPod Repair Guide cover many iPod repair procedures, but have to be paid for.
- Other World Computing The pdf repair and take-apart guides from Other World Computing are mainly focussed around the procedures required to replace an iPod's internal battery.
iPod spare parts and replacement batteries
stockists of iPod spare parts
- Apex Laptops .
- iFixit .
- Rapid Repair Until recently, Rapid Reapir were known as iPodMods. They are based in teh USA and offer a wide selection of replacement parts, in addition to serveral modifications to make individual iPods more unique.
- The Powerbook Fanatic The Powerbook Fanatic are UK based and keep a selection of (mainly refurbished) iPod spare parts in stock.
- VIS VIS are based in the UK and stock a large range of spare parts for iPods and Apple computers many of which are available for next day delivery.
stockists of iPod batteries for DIY replacement
iPod repair services
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iPods which require attention while they are still within their warranty period need to be returned to Apple (or taken to an Apple Authorised Service Centre) for any repairs to be provided free of charge.
Any (non Apple approved) repair procedure which involves opening an iPod will quite probably invalidate the iPod's warranty if it hasn't already expired.
- Apple Support If an iPod is still within it's warranty period, then it can be returned to Apple for repair. In addition, Apple offers repair (and battery replacement) services for iPods which are out of warranty.
- Cancom UK iPod Repairs Cancom UK offer both an Apple Approved repair service for iPods which are still in warranty and a repair and battery replacement service for out of warranty iPods.
- iPodDoctor iPodDoctor are based in the UK and offer a variety of (non Apple approved) iPod repair, hard drive upgrade and battery replacement services by mail.
- iResQ iResQ are based in the USA and (for residents of the USA) offer an overnight repair and return service. Some of their repair and battery replacement services are also available to international customers but take a bit longer than 24 hours.
- POS Better known for their repair and support of Psion handhelds, POS are UK based and also provide a (non Apple approved) iPod repair and battery replacement service.
- Rapid Repair Although Rapid Repair (who may still be better known by their orignial name of iPodMods) are located in the USA the comprehensive iPod repair, hard drive upgrade and battery replacement services that they offer are available internationally.
- S3 Interactive Also known by the name of Just Mac (for it's Apple related services), S3 Interactive are Uk based. They offer Apple Approved warranty repairs in addition to out of warranty repairs and battery replacement.
- The Powerbook Fanatic In addition to offering a selection of refurbished iPod spare parts, UK based The Powerbook Fanatic also offer iPod repair and battery replacement services.
- UK iPod Repairs Offering what their name suggests, UK iPod Repairs provide a (non Apple approved) service replacing the batteries inside and carrying out repairs on iPods.
iPod related software licenced as open source or freeware
cross platform iPod related (free) software
- Floola .
- FoxyTunes (Firefox plugin) .
- goPod (iPod firmware modification) goPod is a piece of utility software which can modify the firmware remove volume limits encoded into it on European iPods.
- Handbrake and MediaFork (DVD converter) .
- iPodLinux (alternative iPod firmware) .
- Juice (podcatcher) .
- myPodder (podcatcher) .
- YamiPod .
- Rockbox (alternative iPod firmware) .
- Songbird (media player, media library, podcatcher and data transfer) .
- VLC (media player and transcoder) .
iPod related (free) software for Mac OS and Mac OSX
- alterPod (iPod firmware modification) By making it possible to change the contents of the iPod firmware, alterPod enables system images and text displayed on the iPod to be altered.
- AudioSplicer (audio file editor) The purpose of AudioSplicer is to find all periods of silence in audio files and then offers options around splitting the audio file.
- Corripio (cover art & lyrics downloader and ID3 Tag utility) Corripio offers the ability to easily find and add cover art and lyrics to tracks within an iTunes library. Additional features include the ability to check, edit and correct data contained within ID3 Tags.
- Doug's AppleScripts for iTunes (AppleScript collection) The Doug's AppleScripts for iTunes website contains a large collection of AppleScripts for use with Mac OS or Mac OSX in connection with use of iTunes and iPods. These AppleScripts can perform a wide variety of tasks and are all available free of charge.
- GimmeSomeTune (cover art & lyrics downloader) The GimmeSomeTunes application searches for and downlaods cover art and lyrics for music tracks contained within an iTunes library.
- iEatBrainz (ID3 Tag utility) THe iEatBrainz ID3 Tag editing utility uses the MusicBrainz.org music database to update and correct the ID3 Tags for digital music tracks which have been saved in MP3 and AAC formats.
- iLinkPod .
- iPodDisk (data transfer) .
- iPod Notes (iPod function enhancement) .
- iSquint (DVD converter) .
- iTunes (media player, media library, CD converter, podcatcher and data transfer) .
- Max (CD converter and transcoder) .
- Senuti (data transfer) .
- TriTag (ID3 Tag utility) .
NB It would appear that alterPod is no longer being maintained or updated and the link takes you to software download site Softpedia.
iPod related (free) software for Linux
iPod related (free) software for Windows
- EphPod .
- iPod Wizard (iPod firmware modification) .
- iTunes (media player, media library, CD converter,podcatcher and data transfer) .
- k-pod (iPod function enhancement) The k-pod is an email client which transfers the emails to an attached iPod after they are downloaded.
- Pod Player .
- SharePod .
- vPod .
iPod related software released under commercial licences
cross platform iPod related (paid for) software
iPod related (paid for) software for Mac OS and Mac OSX
- Anapod Copygear .
- iPod.iTunes (data transfer) .
- Jax .
- MP3 Trimmer (audio file editor) .
- PodManager .
- Quicktime Pro (media player and transcoder) .
- TuneTech for iPod .
- xPodClone (data transfer) .
- xPort (data transfer) .
iPod related (paid for) software for Linux
iPod related (paid for) software for Windows
- Anapod Explorer .
- iGadget .
- InterVideo iVideoToGo (DVD converter) .
- MarkAble .
- MarksMan .
- Quicktime Pro (media player and transcoder) .
- TuneJack .
- xPodClone (data transfer utility) .
- xPort (data transfer utility) .
podcast directories
- AllPodcasts.com .
- Digg Podcasts .
- Godcast1000 .
- iTunes Store The iTunes podcast directory is a feature contained within the iTunes Store (which can only be accessed if iTunes is installed on the computer).
- Music Only Podcasts .
- Podango .
- Podcast.net .
- Podcast Alley .
- PodcastBlaster .
- PodcastDirectory.com .
- Podcast Directory.org .
- Podcasting News .
- Podcast Pickle .
- Podfeed.net .
- PodNova .
- UK Podcasts .
- Yahoo Podcasts .
NB. The link above will actually open a series of pages on the Apple website which provides information about the podcast directory on the iTunes Store.