2+1 things for my iPod
iPods are indeed an object of passion. No matter what, they’re the sexiest kids on the block and they’re less pricey than the other “big brands” media players.
Ever since my friends bought me a 2GB iPod Nano in sexy Apple white for my uni graduation, I’ve started to fall steadily for Apple. Now there is no way coming back, I’m already on my way for a sexy 13.3” black Macbook and I count the hours till I get my hands on MacOS X and rejoice.
As it’s normal, I searched a lot about iPod apps and trinkets over these months. I’ve tried numerous utilities and accessories, but I ended up using only these: (Note: there is nothing advertising about this post, I’m just stating my experience)
- Life2Go, formerly knows as Pod2Go. For just $12.99, you can have one of the most affordable ways to fill your iPod with useful content and turn it into something more usable than a MP3 player. Life2Go has it all: news, weather forecasts, stock quotes, lyrics, even the lowest gas prices in US and directions to your destination of choice. It’s really a powerhouse of content, if you’re into this kind of thing, you won’t be disappointed. Download it and try it, maybe you’ll like it enough to buy.
- Not only iPod related, but iTunes related and free: iTunes Art Importer. It’s the only album art app I’ve discovered that didn’t drive me nuts, plus it’s free. Fetches from Amazon.com your favourite album covers and installs them directly to iTunes. A nice, simple, free app.
And the +1 one:
- My white leather Belkin iPod case. (well, the one selected by default in the link is pink, but you get the drill) Hands on, it’s a perfect case for my iPod, according to my needs. It’s a flip, meaning you can attach it to your belt, yet be able to operate your iPod without turning your entire head upside down; it’s leather, thus very strong and steady; it protects iPod screen from scratches; it has a headphones wire holster; it’s white, hence sexy and not tacky like those damn silicon gloves. Ew (sorry guys). Got it for about 30 euros at Athens Fnac, but of course, you can get it for much less at the Belkin website. Check all the other cool iPod accessories they do too, nice stuff.
If you want to do more with your iPod than measly me, you can find a nice checklist at kottke.org. Give it a try, iPod is not just a MP3 player.
