If your iPod Nano or Classic is slow and seems to hesitate between switching around items, then you might need to update your firmware to version 1.0.1.
In this upgrade, there are fixes that seem to fix the sluggish response when switching between screens, and an unresponsive click wheel.
To get the latest update, plug your iPod into your computer, select the iPod in iTunes’ Source list, and click Check For Update in the Summary tab.
There is also a good review of this update available on the playlistmag.com site that shows a battery comparison chart for the classic, both before and after this upgrade.
In an earlier article I wrote about how to convert your DVD’s so you can put them on your iPod. In summary, there were quite a few steps that needed to be completed, with several versions of software to complete each step.
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For you runners or walkers out there that are using the Nike+ or Garmin Forerunner, you should check out this site called runometer.com.
The runometer database uses your Apple iPod™ with Nike+™ or Garmin Forerunner™ and matches it up with the routes you run. Sounds pretty cool, eh?
The runometer.com site is free to sign up and use and provides you with statistical data on your routes, times, and will let you share your progress with others. If you are wondering what this is all about, check out the Apple – iPod – Nike site page for more information about how to integrate your iPod with your Nike shoes. You can also see the Garmin Forerunner family of training devices.
The runometer.com site also have the software for Windows, Mac and Linux systems for you to use in their How to Use Runometer area.
Get moving to runometer.com!
So are you looking for a great site that has ALL of your iPhone needs in one spot?
Check out iPhone Magic!
This site has tons, and I mean TONS of videos, music, movies, games and more for your iPhone. Here are some of the highlights from the site:
- The largest iPhone downloading site on the internet
- Over 95 Million Files – (music, movies, games, and more)
- Free online tutorial on how to use iPhone Magic
- Data transfer software – (Take your files anywhere)
- Browse the web – (Access any site you want)
Don’t waste time and check out the one stop shop for all of your iPhone needs at the Check out iPhone Magic site!
Looking for some free and simple or neat games for your iPod? Here are a few that I have found and hope you enjoy them.
Know of some more sites? Feel free to share in the comments section please.
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