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1st time iPod owner - what do I need?

I am about to take possession of the new 20GB iPod:

1. Are there any 3rd party utilities which are an essential part of owning an iPod, say in the way that Synergy is a must for iTunes?
2. Also, are there any accessories that enhance the iPod?
3. What are some features of the iPod that a new user wouldn't know?
4. Please list one thing / the best thing that the iPod added to your life that you would have never thought of before owning it?

I appreciate it!
[504 byte] By [Michael J] at [2007-11-9 14:14:41]
# 1 Re: 1st time iPod owner - what do I need?
A decent case. If you have problems with the Apple earbuds - decent earphones. They're just to start with - have a read through the Gear forums to get an idea of what folk spend their money on to accessorise their iPods!!

Are you a Windows or Mac user?
Bob at 2007-11-15 14:13:49 >
# 2 Re: 1st time iPod owner - what do I need?
1. Maybe you could be kind telling us what platform you plan to run run these utilities on? I386 (Windows/Linux) or PowerPC (Mac OS or Linux)?
2. A pair of excellent headphones. I love my Grado SR80`s!
3. It`s possibility to download news and weather info from internet, maybe?
4. hmmm... Just had iPod for 4 days, so a little early to tell!

Enjoy! ;)
krmathis at 2007-11-15 14:14:49 >
# 3 Re: 1st time iPod owner - what do I need?
I am running OSX 10.2.6 on my Flat Panel imac and 10.2.7 on my new 1.25 Ghz Al-PB.
Michael J at 2007-11-15 14:15:47 >
# 4 Re: 1st time iPod owner - what do I need?
For me...

4.)An appreciation for all types of music! I now listen to so much more than I ever had before and it has helped me discover great bands and music types that I probably never would have heard if not for the 'Pod.
SpideyPod at 2007-11-15 14:16:42 >
# 5 Re: 1st time iPod owner - what do I need?
iTRIP!!!! ofcourse...if it ever gets released...

check it out at www.griffintechnology.com

as for cases...if money is no object - www.vajacases.com - the i-volution is one AWESOME CASE>

earphones - i went with the sony ex-71 in white..lovely...
sinster at 2007-11-15 14:17:43 >
# 6 Re: 1st time iPod owner - what do I need?
3. What are some features of the iPod that a new user wouldn't know?

Well, I think the rating feature is a killer. It was avaible on those new ipods (3rdgen).

However, as far as I know only itunes and mc9.125beta support rating so far.
EsspeN at 2007-11-15 14:18:53 >
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