In these days of abundant GPS devices, putting directions on your iPod may seem archaic, but for those of us who don’t have a GPS device, it can be very helpful.

First, you will need to enable disk mode on your iPod so that you can save files to it.

Next, optionally create a title for your document with the <title> tag. Example:
<title>Directions to somewhere</title>

Next, you will need to type or paste text into a plain text document. I pasted the text directions from Google Maps into my document.

Save the file, and drag it into the Notes folder of your iPod, and eject your iPod.

Now, on your iPod, navigate to Extras -> Notes and there should be a list of all the notes files that are on your iPod.

You can find more information on the notes markup at iPod Notes: Above and Beyond.

There is now a page at the top of this site for MP3 Downloads where you can browse the top 25 single MP3 downloads as well as the top 25 complete album downloads. If you don’t see any songs or albums that interest you, you can use the search form at the top of that page to find more songs. These MP3s are completely DRM-free and 256kbps.

My fiance bought me a Belkin TuneTalk for Christmas. The TuneTalk plugs into the iPod’s dock connector and allows recording via its pair of built-in omni-directional microphones or via its 3.5mm auxiliary input.

I have enjoyed playing with this new device, although the longest recording I have made so far has been 55 minutes, and that was limited by a battery that wasn’t fully charged. This recording weighed in a 551MB at the High Quality setting (44.1 kHz). At this point I have only made recordings with the TuneTalk’s built-in microphones, but I hope to soon test some line-in recording.

One nice feature of the TuneTalk is the extended dock connector which allows the use of the TuneTalk with many different iPod cases. My TuneTalk also came with a plastic stand to allow for hands free recording.

And, in case you are wondering, the TuneTalk is compatible with the 3G iPod nano and the iPod classic. Don’t forget to update your iPod to the latest firmware, though.

The TuneTalk also works nicely for recording from one portable audio player to another.

You can get the TuneTalk from Amazon, or Newegg.

Yesterday we hiked to Hen Wallow Falls via Gabes Mtn Trail.

These were shot with a Canon Rebel XT and an 18-55mm lens.

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