I know this because I do search engine research on a regular basis to help me identify popular ipod topics, and those dancers are high on the list. Each day, hundreds of people are using the search engines like Google to learn more about the iPod dancers in those commercials.

So I thought it would be helpful to compile various articles and blog posts about the iPod dancers and put them in one place for your convenience … right here on this page!

Are you fascinated by the iPod dancers you see in the Apple commercials? Do you have a quasi-crush on one of the dancers? Do you want to know who is behind the black silhouettes in the commercial? Here are your answers.

iPod Dancers - Before and After Photos

Apparently, Rocket Studio is the design firm behind the iPod dancer silhouettes that you see in the commercials, or at least some of them. On their website, they have some before and after photos of the original dancers and the silhouette versions you see in the commercial.

* Check it out at: www.rocketart.com

One of the Dancers Can’t Afford an iPod

I’m not sure that this is newsworthy in any sense of the word, but there was recently a lot of online buzz about one of the dancers in the iPod commercial (Mandy Coulton) being unable to afford an iPod. I found this bit of “news” all over the Web, but I could not track down the original story. Normally I would just say who cares? But I promised to post as much information as I could find about the iPod dancers and that includes this little tidbit. You can Google it to learn more, if you are intrigued.

Amateur Dance Videos Online

Yep, you guessed it. The dancers from the iPod commercials have inadvertently spawned an army of wannabe dancers. And you can find them all over YouTube and similar sites. Desparate for their 15 seconds of fame, these would-be iPod dancers film themselves dancing and post the video to social media sites like YouTube. Want to see the “best of the best” videos? Check out this story about the top ten iPod dance videos. at amateur iPod dancers?

An Ode to Yellow Girl

When I watch one of the more recent Apple commercials featuring the iPod dancers in all their glory, I am intrigued … transfixed … mesmerized by one of the dancers I refer to as “Yellow Girl.” So I have created a poem dedicated to her. It is aptly entitled Ode to Yellow Girl…

Oh Yellow Girl, your dancing is divine,
I wish that your ad spot aired all of the time.
Your hips are mind-blowing, your outline a gem,
Oh Yellow Girl, Yellow Girl, I give you a ten!
You haunt my dreams with your delectable groove,
At times, while watching, I feel I can’t move.
With hair so bouncy and spirit so free,
Oh Yellow Girl, Dancing Girl, the dancer for me.

More to follow. I’m taking a break for the moment but will be back soon to expand this compilation of iPod dancer facts and trivia!

Given the popularity of the device, it’s no wonder that iPod Touch tips and tricks are popular topics these days. After all, everybody who owns a Touch wants to know the best tips for getting the most out of their device.

Today’s Touch Tip - Customizing the Home Screen

In todays iPod Touch Tip we will talk about how to customize the main screen of your device. When you take your iPod Touch out of the box and power it up for the first time, you will notice that the home screen has a lot of icons on it. These icons represent the various features of the iPod Touch - web browsing, email, weather, music, etc.

You can customize the home screen of your iPod Touch in several ways. For one thing, you can rearrange the icons to put the ones you use most often at the top of the screen. To do this, you first need to open the editing feature for the Touch screen. You can do this by by touching and holding any icon on the main screen. When you see the icons begin to “wobble” back and forth, this means the home screen is ready for editing.

Remember, the trick here is to touch and hold an icon on the main screen of your iPod Touch … that’s how you “unlock” the icon editing features of your device.

Next, simply touch and hold the icon, and then drag it to where you want it on the Touch screen. This is a popular iPod Touch tip because it allows you to prioritize your icons based on the way you use the device.

Using this technique, you can rearrange icons, move certain icons to another home screen (you can have more than one), or delete the icons from the main screen altogether. Keep in mind that deleting icons from the home screen does not remove the program from your iPod Touch entirely … it just removes the icon. You can put the icon back onto the main screen at a later time if you wish. It’s similar to removing a shortcut icon from the desktop of your computer … it only removes the shortcut, not the program itself.

I hope these iPod Touch tips and tricks help you to get more enjoyment out of your device.

Our Mission - Helping You Use the iPod

The entire purposes of this website is to provide iPod instructions and tips to help people get more enjoyment from their iPod device. So if you’ve been wondering how to use an iPod for maximum enjoyment, this is a website worth digging into!

Let’s start with the basics of how to use an iPod once you purchase it. Then we will get into some finer details of using the iPod.

Choosing Your iPod

The first step, of course, is to choose the iPod model that best suits your needs. For example, if you want maximum storage capacity and features, then the iPod Classic is probably the best option. On the other hand, if you’re going to purchase an iPod device to take to the gym or jogging with you, then the iPod Shuffle is your best option.

So when choosing your iPod you’ll need to consider how you plan to use the iPod. Okay, so let’s assume you’ve purchased the iPod product of your choosing and now you are ready to use it. But how do you use it? Where do you even begin?

How to Use Your New iPod

Here’s the basic concept of how the iPod works. Regardless of what iPod model you are using, this is how the initial process will go.

1. First, you will want to set up an iTunes account and download it to your computer. This is where you will acquire and organize music on your computer (prior to transferring the music onto your iPod unit).
2. Next, you will want to begin creating a playlist. This is basically a “bucket” of songs that you will transfer onto your iPod as a unit. The iTunes program is pretty intuitive, but you may have to play around with it a bit to get the hang of things.
3. Ready to use your iPod now? Not quite. You will next want to read your iPod instructions to learn about transferring music onto it.
4. Here’s the best part. Basically, you will just plug your iPod into your computer using the interface cable that came with it, and iTunes does the rest. iTunes will recognize that you have plugged in your iPod device, and it will then ask what you want to do by way of onscreen prompts.
5. Lastly, you just select the playlist(s) you want to transfer onto your iPod, and tell iTunes to do it for you.

Obviously this is a simplified guide on how to use an iPod device. But it covers most of the basics. Aside from the instructions above, all you have to do is familiarize yourself with the iTunes program and your particular iPod product. After that, you are ready to use and enjoy your iPod unit!

Here are some more helpful iPod instructions 

Singapore (PRWEB) October 9, 2007 — iStyles today announced the availability of Skin sets for the iPod shuffle 2nd Gen that transforms the shuffle into a piece of art.

The iPod shuffle 2nd Gen Skin Sets feature ultra-high resolution full-color designs that are printed on premium grade adhesive-backed cast vinyl with UV resistant inks and then covered with a clear protective layer for ultimate durability. All iStyles Skins use a patented repositionable and removable adhesive backing for fast, easy and accurate installation and goo-free removal.

The Skin set includes three different designs, each of which effectively covers all aluminum surfaces of the shuffle - the front Skin wraps around the front and the back Skin covers the flat surface of the clip. There are cutouts at the clickwheel area such that the look is customizable depending on the user’s preference.

“We are very pleased with this new collection of Skins for the iPod shuffle as they’re simply gorgeous and instantly transforms the shuffle into a piece of art!” said Mr Ming Keong Kuan, iStyles’ Director.

About iStyles:
iStyles is the leading fashion accessories provider for the iPod and PSP. With over 6000 different and quintessentially unique fashion accessories, iStyles is the global one-stop brand that people turn to when they want to dress up their gadgets, to differentiate themselves from the crowd and to be stylish.

Headquartered in Singapore and logistically based in both Singapore and the USA, iStyles works with designers and consultants in Paris, Italy, Germany, UK and USA for the design of new products and collaborates with factories in China and the USA for the manufacturing process.

iStyles customers on the other hand come from all over the world — the USA, the UK, Singapore, France, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Brazil and many others.

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That’s why a lot of people use iPod skins to further customize / personalize their iPod. If you are not familiar with iPod skins you are not alone. Many people don’t even know they exist. Basically, an iPod skin is a protective “wrap” for your iPod that offers both protection and design.

iPod skins come in a wide variety of colors and designs, and they can be purchased from most websites that sell other iPod accessories.

iStyles, for example, recently announced their new lineup of iPod shuffle skins — which, as you can infer, are iPod skins made especially for the Shuffle, the smallest member of the iPod family.

To learn more about the new iPod shuffle skins available through this company, visit www.iStyles.com.

Apple recently announced the release of the iPod Radio Remote. This little accessory combines a wired remote control with a FM radio receiver. It works with the iPod nano and the most recent generation (fifth) of iPods.

The iPod Radio Remote is a convenient way for music lovers to control their iPod and add FM radio for a reasonable price point. Using the remote, you can skip tracks and adjust the volume of your iPod even when it’s in a pocket or backpack. It’s main feature — lets you and listen to FM radio stations while it displays station and song information on the iPod’s screen.

“The iPod Radio Remote combines two great features in one elegant product,” Greg Joswiak, Apple’s iPod Marketing guy said recently. “The iPod Radio Remote is both the best remote control and the best FM radio listening experience for iPod.” If you search the Apple iPod store online, you will also find a couple of competitors that launched similar products ahead of Apple.

But I must admit, the Apple Radio Remote is a cleaner package. If you live in the city and get good FM reception, this is a nice little add-on. If you live in the burbs and are looking for great sound — similar to the quality that you get from your iPod, then forget about the iPod Radio Remote. Why, because it is like any other small FM radio, it needs a strong signal to give you decent sound.

But don’t give up, there is quite a lot happening in the real time audio market and you will have more choices in the coming months. There were several rumors in 2005 about Apple and satellite radio for instance. “The iPod is the biggest, baddest thing around and satellite radio is this small, cool device,” said Steve Mather, an analyst with Sander Morris Harris. “Put them together and it’s the ultimate.”

But there has been no evidence that such a dream machine is in the works. Earlier this year, Sirius Satellite Radio CEO Mel Karmazin said he had approached Steve Jobs, the chief of iPod maker Apple Computer, about a possible deal but said Jobs wasn’t interested.

Sirius didn’t sit on its butt. The created their first portable device called the S50, a small, sleek device used with a docking port in your car. It is like a TiVo for radio. It automatically stores music for later listening. You can schedule recordings from both music and talk stations (with a firmware upgrade), save favorite songs, and link up to a PC to load music files. But… you can’t see the song list for recorded music. The S50 is available only with a car kit and the controls are hard to use.

Not to be left out, XM recently unveiled a new satellite radio for spring ‘06. Like their initial radio, the new receiver will pick up satellite signals as you are walking around outside. No docking station is needed, which is a huge advantage over the Sirius S50. It also has 1 gigabyte of memory so that you can record 50 hours of radio play. Out doing the S50 — there are no restrictions on how or what you can record. In fact, XM has made it even easier to capture individual songs.

The new XM player also provides a “tag” feature that let’s you immediately purchase any song you hear from Napster’s online store. When you reconnect the player to your computer, you can get those MP3’s that you just purchased to create a mix of MP3’s and radio content on the player.

XM now appears to be ahead of Sirius and Apple in the radio wars. To prove it they announced the XM Passport, a small card that can be plugged in and out of future XM enabled devices. With the passport card, you need only buy one subscription to XM radio to power a number of satellite receivers; just plug in your passport card

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This article talks about the iPod together with Nike shoes, as a sport kit in helping people to get the best of physical exercises. Good guide for those who want to be in good shape.

Modern living has become much more technology based and sedentary, with virtual entertainment being the most popular pastime of choice. This has obvious effects upon health and the world has startling increasing obesity levels. Although technology is not to blame, rather than the people who choose to use it, more could be done to integrate technological entertainment into a more active lifestyle. The iPod is redressing this balance with the addition to its available accessories of the Nike iPod Sports Kit.

Research has consistently shown that listening to music improves mood, and the most recent findings suggest that music actually gives a cognitive boost. Listening to music during exercise improves most people`s performance in a number of ways. Music provides an encouraging rhythm which synchronizes with the movement during exercise, and which helps push further. It also distracts from event. The iPod has already helped many sports enthusiasts to enjoy their regime more fully, but now the iPod can offer some real assistance.

The Nike iPod Sports Kit consists of two elements; a music player and a pedometer. These two items have been important for the runner for a long time, but the iPod version has many additional features. The device works as follows; a sensor fits into the sole of a specially designed Nike + shoe. The receiver is plugged into the iPod Nano which has the battery power, the memory and all required software installed. The sensor detects footfall like any other pedometer, and sends the information through transmitted radio waves. Each device has its own unique code and so even if there a few runners using the iPod accessory, only your information will be received. Another clever feature is that different sensors can be used on a single devie, so more than one person can benefit.

The real beauty of the Nike iPod Sports Kit is the extent of the information transmitted. It sends to the device the number of calories burned, but also calculates speed using equations which consider foot fall and the amount of time the foot is spent on the floor. Other information provided to the mp3 mp4 player device includes distance and comparative statistics to previous performances. Goals can be set on the software and the results will state how your performance compared to your goals. In addition to this, the device allows you to create play lists for your workout.

Although the level of information is excellent, it is easy to read whilst working out. The iPod Sports Kit come with a click wheel which acts as a control whilst running. The information is not just stored on the screen, but is also provided by a computerized voice system. The device is easy to use overall, with the required software already installed in the latest models, with the software available to download for older iPod`s through the online update feature.

Once the workout is complete, the statistics can be stored on a computer. There is then the option to join a huge online iPod community where information uploaded from the device can be shared with other runners. This can be helpful for goal setting and to set challenges. Running enthusiasts can compare information, and even share routes with an innovative mapping function. This additional feature of services gives an excellent social dimension to an often lone sport. It is amazing that this can be done online.

Overall the benefits of the Nike iPod Sports Kit include advanced equipment which combines two important elements for sport; music and information. The device is lightweight, compact and the software is top of the range. It helps improves health, through enjoyment and factual assistance, and is available for all users despite the age of their model.

The only real disadvantage is the fact that there is much apparatus needed which can be costly. The basic requirements are an iPod Nano, the Sports Kit and the Nike + shoes. Although other shoes can be bought that have a pouch for the sensorFree Reprint Articles, these use a different angle so do not achieve the same results. The other point worth noting is that the iPod Sports kit requires the user to have a good understanding of computers to get the full benefit.

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What can’t an iPod do? It can hold thousands of song titles, sort them any way you wish, allow you to play games, keep track of your schedule, display your personal contact list, some models even play videos! But that list alone does not cover everything an iPod can do, and most important, an iPod does all of those things — and more — while fitting in the palm of your hand.

However, despite its amazing technology and myriad functions there are things an iPod can not do unless it has a little help, and that is where the iPod docking station comes in.

An iPod docking station provides the feature-packed iPod with some of the few capabilities it is lacking. iPods possess a lot of power in a small package, but that small package makes some features impossible to house, such as a large battery and speakers. iPods require a periodic battery recharge – usually after eight hours or so – and that recharge requires the iPod to be connected to your home computer. Consequently, those who wish to listen to their iPod for extended periods of time are limited by both the capacity of the iPod battery as well as their access to their computer.

However, when you connect your iPod to an iPod docking station, the battery is recharged and that charge is maintained indefinitely. The iPod docking station gives you the opportunity to listen wherever you want, for as long as you want, without fear of running out of battery power!

The small size of an iPod creates the conspicuous absence of another familiar feature to music lovers: speakers. iPods have no speaker system, and all sound output goes through the headphone speaker port.

Once again, it is the iPod docking station to the rescue! An iPod docking station not only connects to your iPod’s charging port, it connects to the headphone port as well. Once connected, the iPod and iPod docking station provide a one piece, self contained, music system that can marry the power of the iPod’s digital music library with the external power and speaker sound of the iPod docking station. The iPod docking station provides the power and sound needed to enhance and add versatility to your iPod experience.

There are variations to the iPod docking station, and some are designed to attach to a larger home theater or audio system while maintaining the battery charge of the iPod. Others are miniature audio systems all by themselves, with multiple speakers, sub woofers, remote controls, and even video outputs that can connect to your television allowing you to watch your downloaded videos on the big screen. No matter what your budget, or what model of iPod you own, there is an iPod docking station that will meet your needs and enhance the capabilities of the already able iPod.

For easy to understand, in depth information about iPod docking station visit our ezGuide 2 iPods.

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This article describes the many iPods generations, with storage capacity, type of connections, release date and special features.

The original iPod (mp3 mp4 player) introduced on 23 October 2001 marked the first iPod generation, and the latest iPod introduced on 12 October 2005 marked the fifth iPod generation, which was subsequently revised with a revision iPod model on September 2006, often referred to as generation 5.5. Note that the generations are referred with reference to the model name and not with reference to the date of release.

For a better understanding about iPod generations, check the following:

On October 23, 2001, the first generation of iPod was released. The model name was iPod and had the storage capacity of 5 to 10 gb. It used FireWire connection to computers and it had a mechanical scroll wheel.

On July 17, 2002, the second generation of iPod was released. It had the storage capacity of 10, 20 gb. It used FireWire connection to computers and it had a touch-sensitive wheel. The Hold switch was revised. The FireWire port had a cover.

On April 28, 2003, the third generation of iPod was released. It had the storage capacity of 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 gb. It used FireWire connection to computers (USB for syncing only), and it had a central row of touch sensitive buttons. New backlit screen was introduced. Dock connector port was introduced.

On January 6, 2004, the first generation of iPod mini was released. It had the storage capacity of 4 gb. It used FireWire or USB connection to computers, and it introduced the “Click Wheel”, which was later adopted by the fourth generation iPod. It was available in 5 colors.

On July 19, 2004, the fourth generation of iPod was released. It had the storage capacity of 20, 30, 40, 60 gb. It used FireWire or USB connection to computers, and buttons were integrated to form “Click Wheel”. The monochrome model was replaced in June 2005 by the color display with photo viewer, which was introduced in October 2004.

On January 11, 2005, the first generation of iPod shuffle was released. It had the storage capacity of 512 mb, 1gb. It used USB connection to computers, and it had no screen, no click wheel. It used flash memory instead of hard drive storage.

On February 22, 2005, the second generation of iPod mini was released. It had the storage capacity of 4, 6 gb. It used FireWire or USB connection to computers , and it had longer battery life, and brighter color variants. Gold model discontinued. No AC adapter. The body color matched the click wheel lettering.

On September 7, 2005, the first generation of iPod nano was released. It had the storage capacity of 1, 2, 4 gb. It used USB connection to computers (FireWire for charging only), and it was the successor of iPod mini. Slimmer design, flash memory, color screen and lyrics support.

On October 12, 2005, the fifth generation of iPod was released. It had the storage capacity of 30, 60, 80 gb. It used USB connection to computers (FireWire for charging only), and it had large screen with video player and lyrics support. No AC adapter, Universal Dock, or A/V cables were included. It had black and white color variants. This model was revised in September 2006 (often called as generation 5.5) had a brighter display, a music search function, and a longer video battery life.

On September 12, 2006, the second generation of iPod shuffle was released. It had the storage capacity of 1 gb. It used USB (via dock only), and it had the aluminum case with smaller form factor. Built-in clip. Later multi-colored models were also released.

On September 12, 2006, the second generation of iPod nano was released. It had the storage capacity of 2, 4, 8 gb It used USB connection to computers (FireWire for charging only), and it had the anodized Aluminum case in 6 colors. Music search function, longer battery life, and brighter screen.

When more refinements are carried out with respect to features, size, weight and etc., a new generation is announced of the respective model. The distinguishing landmarks were the replacement of the mechanical scroll wheel by touch-sensitive click wheel, the replacement of the hard disk by the flash memory, and the replacement of the monochrome display with color displays. Earlier generations are usually discontinued in favor of newer generations. Earlier generations had bundled software compatible with Macintosh only, while later iPod (mp3 mp4 player) generations have both Macintosh and Windows compatible versions.

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There is no question that the most popular portable music player on the market is the iPod. With its small size, large memory, and digital sound, iPods allow you to bring a massive music library with you wherever you go, and it all fits in the palm of your hand.

iPods are becoming increasingly ubiquitous as more and more consumers eschew compact disks in favor of the convenience, portability, and performance of these small wonders. However, iPods are not perfect and if they have a shortcoming it is most obvious when you would like to use your iPod in the car, unless, of course, you have purchased an iPod car adapter.

While some new cars are equipped with iPod docking stations, it is a rare feature that was not available until very recently. For the vast majority of drivers their car stereo is still designed to accommodate compact disks, which up until recently were the music medium of choice. Because an iPod can store hundreds of music titles its advantages over compact disks are obvious, and iPod owners naturally want to utilize this while driving in their automobiles, and they need an iPod car adapter to do that.

There are several types of iPod car adapters on the market. The most basic model would be for use in cars that still have an analog cassette player. For those automobiles, a cassette adapter can be plugged into the headphone jack of the iPod, and the cassette can be inserted into the car stereo. However, the sound quality of this option is not ideal, and most late model cars have CD players instead of cassette players.

If your car has a compact disc player, then a cassette iPod car adapter is obviously not an option. The Neo iON is the latest and best iPod car adapter on the market. The iON plugs directly into your iPod and is connected through a cable that plugs directly into the CD changer port that is located on the back of your car CD player.

Installing the iON requires some degree of skill and time and those who are less mechanically inclined may opt to have it professionally installed. The iON provides a direct connection that delivers the highest quality digital sound, but perhaps the most enticing feature is the way your iON and iPod interface with your car stereo system. Once attached to the iON, you no longer have to fumble with the buttons on your iPod while driving. Instead you can change musical tracks by using the existing buttons on your car stereo.

Installing an iON in your automobile has obvious advantages, but those advantages come at a cost. The iON is not portable, it becomes part of your car, so if you own several cars you would need to install an iON in each if you want to bring your iPod with you wherever you go. Further, if your car stereo does not have a CD changer port then an iON would not be compatible with your car. If those scenarios describe you, then an iPod car adapter with a universal FM modulator is what you need. A FM modulator will allow you to broadcast your iPod through one of several FM frequencies, and you can tune in your iPod on your car radio.

Another desirable feature of an iPod car adapter, such as the iON and the FM modulator, is that they provide a power source for your iPod so you do not have to worry about charging your iPod’s battery; it happens automatically. An iPod car adapter gives you the ability to listen to your entire music library for as long as you want, and as far as you drive.

For easy to understand, in depth information about iPod car adapter visit our ezGuide 2 iPods.

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