iPod: The Missing Manual
GRAHAM K. ROGERS

 
I recently bought a New Year's present of an iPod nano for someone close to me. Within days, unfamiliarity and lack of confidence had generated two or three telephone calls.

The iPod range, particularly the nano and the now-named "Classic", has certainly changed with its new interfaces, although the basics are similar and still use iTunes integration. I was lucky to have to hand the latest Missing Manual for the iPods, by J. D. Biersdorfer (with David Pogue), which covers the new range, including the iPod touch, and their integration with iTunes, both Mac and Windows versions.

The format of the book has changed cosmetically and the new cover is close to what we saw with the Missing Manual for the iPhone (reviewed 17 October 2007). Internally there is the same high quality paper, while illustrations are even clearer now. There are Windows and Mac screen shots where needed, but also excellent equipment photographs, as well as other images.

The print is crisp and clear, making it easy to read. Throughout, as well as the main thrust of the text, there are tips or suggestions, highlighted in cream-yellow panels so, like all Missing Manuals it is easy just to dip into and learn something new.

The book is structured in 13 chapters, plus that almost-trademark index of the Missing Manuals which itself is another valuable tool. The contents section in the first pages, sets out the subjects covered in each chapter.

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