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iPod Software

by Larisa Redins

November 2007

Do you need to import photos from your iPod to your Mac? Since iTunes and iPhotos only permit you to transfer photos from your computer to your iPod, this task may seem impossible. However, never fear-the iPod Photo Liberatoris here! This software, made by the good folks at Zelek Software, allows you to accomplish the task of importing photos from your iPod. You can purchase a registration key for this software for $34.99 at ZelekSoftware.com.

TubeSock

Looking to save and convert YouTube videos for viewing (and listening) on your iPod? Then you'll probably be interested in TubeSock v1.0.1for Mac OS X v10.3.9 or higher, from Stinkbot. This software permits you to copy YouTube videos from the web and put them on your video iPod. (The software also allows you to download the videos to a PlayStation Portable.) However, if you do not have a video iPod you can also rip the music from the YouTube video and send it to your iPod. This ingenious software costs $15 and is available for download at Stinkbot.com.

Yamipod

Tired of relying on iTunes? Good news - You do have other options. One is the recently released freeware program called Yamipod. It allows you to manage your iPod's songs. This software can run on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux, and enables you to play your music off your iPod on your computer, copy music to and from your iPod, and even manage news, RSS feeds, and podcasts. Available at yamipod.com, this software is available for a donation amount of your choice at the site.

iDictionary

Always wishing that you had a dictionary with you when you are on the go? Prosit Softwarehas developed a new version of its software that permits you to use your iPod as a dictionary reference. The software features some neat tools and allows you to even create a custom dictionary and/or thesaurus for your iPod. Available at prosit-software.com. The license fee is $7.

Mark Phillips' Wine Guide

Become the wine connoisseur you have always wanted to be. With this software from CyraKnowyou will learn firsthand from Mark Phillips, the celebrated wine connoisseur. Don't worry, though. Mark Phillips is far from a wine snob. You will learn all about wine in a fun way . . . right on your iPod. Some of the great topics covered include buying, serving, tasting, and storing wine. The guides Enjoying Wine, Selecting Wine, and Wine Regions are $34.95 each at cyraknow.com, or you can purchase all three guides for $64.95. Party Pro College Edition This new version of the Party ProiPod software features updates on 800 most- used drink recipes, 55 drinking games, bar database for every city in the United States and Europe, plus information on college bars, fraternities, and sororities. Bartending tricks and tips and approximately 100 pick-up lines for both women and men are also featured. Available at helmesinnovations.com for $9.50. A demo version is also available.

French Phrasebook

Parlez-vous Francais? Now you can give the impression that you are fluent in French on your next trip to Quebec or France... well, almost. The software, from Lastminute.com and Coolgorilla, permits you to listen to more than 750 popular French phrases that include such topics as emergencies, accommodation, socializing, and a whole lot more. Of course, this handy software also includes a French- English dictionary. And for all you globe- trotters, the software also features German, Greek, and Spanish. This software is available for free at CoolGorrilla.com.

Life2Go

Stay on top of all the current news with this iPod software. Life2Go literally has thousands of news sources from which to choose information, ensuring that you get just what you want and no filler. Some of the features include weather forecasts, stock quotes, gas prices, and movie show times. And if that isn't enough, you can turn your iPod into a PDA, save and open pdf, rtf, and Word documents, and so much more. Available at joesoft.com.

Jax - Mac

real life meets digital life

"Got an iPod®? Use iTunes®?" Then Jax has something for you! Load videos into iTunes and watch them on your iPod video, AppleTV® or iPhone®... Use Music Map to find a ton of cool info about your favorite artists. MSRP: $49.95. Available at joesoft.com

iWorkout

Get the next best thing to a personal trainer with this innovative iPod software from Helmes Innovations. Designed by fitness experts and ACE-certified personal trainers, iWorkout 4.0just might turn you into a fitness guru. With 101 narrated workout videos, a gym guide, trainer tips, 42 text-spoken workout routines with pictures, and more, fitness is just a scroll away. Get it at helmesinnovations.com for $19.99.