Ipod Tweeks

For many of us, Apple's Ipod mp3 player is an important part of our lives and to carry hundreds of CD's worth of music in your pocket is simply amazing. However, one frustrating aspect of the Ipod is that music files can only move from your computer to the Ipod and not vice-versa. This was done by design so the Ipod would not become a portable piracy machine allowing you to plug into other's computer and copy all their music files for free. Until now...

Three programs, Ipod Access, Ipod Viewer and Xplay, are available online and allow for two-way transfer of music files to and from Ipods and computers. Voila, you can plug your Ipod into someone's computer and copy all or select songs from their library and store them and/or transfer them to your own computer. Each program works well and are easy to use. Ipod Access can be downloaded from the web as Shareware for $10.00 from Findley Designs, Xplay is $29.00 from Media Four and Ipod Viewer is Freeware from Intigraf Software. I have used them all and personally prefer Ipod Access simply because it is fast, mimics the I-tunes library, and allows for free future upgrades. Ipod Viewer only works on Mac's running OS X 10.2 or greater and does not support AAC files. Ipod Access works on most Macs, supports most music files and reads PC formatted drives. Xplay is for PC users. All three programs read Ipods and display their contents and you simply highlight the files you wish to copy and move them to your computer. This is a fast and efficient means to copy and share music with others.

Ipod Access- www.findleydesigns.com
Ipod Viewer- homepage.mac.com/intigraf
Xplay-www.macdrive.com
see also:
www.ipodlounge.com
www.ipodhacks.com