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Chapter 9. Accessories

Accessories. What accessories? Everything you need to operate the iPod comes in the box, right?

iPod…Check.

Headphones…Check.

Foam covers for those headphones…Check.

Software…Check.

Power adapter…Check.

FireWire cable…Check.

USB 2.0 cable for fourth-generation iPod, iPod Photo, and iPod mini… Check.

Plastic belt clip for iPod mini…Check.

Dock with40GB fourth-generation iPod and iPod Photo models… Check.

Case with iPod Photo…Check.

A/V cable with iPod Photo…Check.

Instructions…Check.

Other paperwork…Check.

What else could you possibly need?

In all likelihood, it won't be until you prepare to exploit the portable portion of the iPod's personality that you'll consider this question seriously. And then, consider it you shall.

"Hmm. I suppose I could put this 20 GB iPod in my front pocket with my keys and loose coins, but I'll bet the shiny back scratches pretty easily."

or

"In one hand, I have my white iPod, capable of storing many gigabytes of data. In hand number two, I have my digital camera, capable of storing only so many pictures and movies on its CompactFlash card. There must be an easy way to get data from that camera to my iPod."

or

"My new original iPod is supposed to record my voice, but where on earth is the microphone?"

or

"Man, I'd love to play these tunes in my car and on my home stereo, but how am I supposed to make the connection?"

or

"Whoa! I've got a long road trip ahead of me, and I'm not sure I can afford to stop for an hour at a gas station every time I want to recharge the iPod's battery."

or

"Ouch! The size of my ear canals must fall outside the norm. These earbuds don't fit at all!"