iPod with iTunes 4 and MUSICMATCH 7.5 screenshots.
High-speed Auto-Sync for Mac and Windows.


Effortless synchronization
You can synchronize your music and data effortlessly, without having to tweak settings each time you transfer files between your iPod and your computer. In fact, the iPod’s Auto-Sync feature more than lives up to Apple’s reputation for plug and play ease of use.

Auto-Sync makes transferring and updating music from your computer to your iPod fast and simple. Just plug the iPod into your Mac or Windows PC, and your music syncs automatically. And as you add new music or rearrange your playlists in iTunes or MUSICMATCH Jukebox, everything gets automatically updated on your iPod the next time you connect it to your computer. You can also sync your iPod with contacts, calendars and to-do lists (Mac-only).

iPod Dock Connector One simple connector does it all
On the bottom of the iPod, you’ll find a handy new dock connector that enables it to link to a computer and sync files via blazingly fast FireWire 400 (Mac or Windows) or USB 2.0 (Windows only). The dock connector also charges the iPod.

In addition to the dock connector, the 20GB and 40GB iPod models include the iPod Dock, an elegant, convenient home base for iPod on a desk or connected to a home stereo system. 10GB iPod users can purchase the iPod Dock as an accessory.

USB 2.0 and FireWire FireWire 400
FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 and i.LINK) features data transfer speeds of up to 400 megabits per second (Mbps), which lets you transfer an album from a Mac or PC to an iPod in less than 10 seconds flat. What’s more, when you connect your iPod to your computer via FireWire, it not only syncs quickly, it actually charges itself in the process.

USB 2.0
For PC users, the iPod is able to sync files via USB 2.0*, which transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and comes standard on the latest Windows computers. USB 2.0 is also compatible with USB 1.1, although data transfer speeds are much slower.

Updating your iPod music collection
Let’s say you have a Mac or PC at home and another at school or work. When you first connect iPod with your Mac or PC, iPod recognizes it as your primary computer. From then on, it automatically updates your music on iPod to match the music library on that computer. When you connect to a different Mac or PC, a dialog box asks if you want to link your iPod with this new iTunes Library, in effect making it your new primary computer. Updating is as simple as that.

Manual mode option
Prefer to manage your music directly or have music on different computers? No problem. Both iTunes 4 and MUSICMATCH Jukebox give you the option to control the contents of your iPod by dragging individual songs to create your own custom playlists. This lets you decide when you want to update your iPod (it will not be affected by any changes in your music library).

*Syncing with USB 2.0 (Windows-only) requires optional USB 2.0 + FireWire Cable.

Managing your music

iTunes 4 icon iTunes 4
For Mac users, iPod ships with iTunes 4, the world’s best digital music player. With iTunes 4 you can:

  • Create your own custom audio or data CDs
  • Import tracks in AAC, the cutting-edge audio format
  • Rate tracks, and sort your library based on ratings.
  • Create mixes automatically with Smart Playlists
  • Share and stream playlists with up to three other Mac users
  • Play audio books and more from Audible.com

Rating a song on iPod.Song rating
Use iPod to rate songs instantly. Smart Playlists will automatically update and sync to your Mac.

MUSICMATCH
For Windows Users, iPod includes MUSICMATCH Jukebox, the ultimate in digital music management for Windows. MUSICMATCH Jukebox lets you:

  • Play, import and burn CDs and MP3s
  • Automatically tag tracks
  • Easily manage your digital music library
  • Maximize and level songs
  • Add cool digital sound effects to your tracks

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iPod
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New 20GB and 40GB models
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