iPod a Go-Go (30 Jul 2004)

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iPod a Go-Go (30 Jul 2004)
But I soon discovered that the iPod, made by Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, Calif., has other uses. In particular, it can double as a removable hard disk. Apart from transferring large files, some technically savvy users boot their home and office computers from their iPods, ensuring that all their files and settings are with them wherever they go. (This trick requires putting a copy of your operating system of choice on the iPod and using a computer that will support booting from a FireWire drive.)

Now, a crop of gadgets aim to make the iPod even handier, so I went looking for some must-have iPod add-ons.

Article URL: http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/WEBONLY/resource/aug04/0804tool.html

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