by Dana Goldberg

Ipod Touch took the world by storm, primarily because of its great audio and video functions. If you compare it to its predecessors Ipod Touch revolutionized entertainment experience with its amazing features.

Compare to its predecessors, Ipod Touch now supports various additional file types of audio and video formats. You can now play MP3, WAV, WMA, and many more audio formats on your Ipod Touch. MPV, MPG, AVI, MP4 and several other video file formats are supported by Ipod Touch.

Ipod Touch also offers wireless internet access, this means you can download files from the internet directly to your device. If users are subscribed to Apple Itunes, they can stream audio and video files. Ipod Touch is available with a storage space varying from 8 GB to 32 GB, so downloading and playing full length movies won’t be a problem at all.

Practically the most asked questions by iPod users is how to converts their audio and video files for their respective device, especially with the complexity of iPod Touch. Here are some of the well-known video converters that can be used by your PC to convert audio and video formats to fit your device perfectly.

Wonderware DVD Audio Ripper is one of the most popular freeware programs for Ipod Touch. This freeware, which can be downloaded in freeware sites across the Internet, allows users to rip DVD quality audio to other formats like MP3, WAV, AC3, ACC, APE, OGG, and more. The software is compatible with Microsoft Windows operating systems, and is specifically with Macintosh Operating systems (e.g. Mac OS X).

Another top notch freeware software for Ipod Touch is MP4 Converter 3.1.41.0118B. Since the MP4 format boasts of high-quality audio and video output, new devices such as iPod Touch and some predecessors integrated this into their functionality. The MP4 Converter for Microsoft Windows OS provides the capability of converting media file types such as VOB, VCD, DivX, AVI, RM, WMV, and more to MP4.

The MP4 Converter does not only convert files, it also offers the opportunity to minor video and audio editing like effects, video zoom, and audio settings.

People love Youtube and this is were Videora Ipod Converter comes in handy. The Videora iPod Converter allows Windows OS users to convert YouTube videos, DVD and VCD movies, and other video files into formats supported by iPod Touch. Video files supported by Videora include AVI, DIVX /XVID, flv, MPEG, DVD’s, YouTube, and more.

Aside from freeware converter applications used in your PC for iPod Touch, you can download games directly into it. These freeware games are compatible with iPod Touch and can be installed immediately after download. These games can be searched all around the Internet and can be downloaded using the Safari application pre-installed in your device. Game genres include Casino games, classic games, emulators (for SuperNes), and more.

The number of applications availabel for Ipod Touch is growing every day. One that most Ipod Touch owners have installed is an Instant Messaging software such Apollo. By using an instant Messaging software you can contact anyone active on an instant Messaging service such as ICQ, MSN, or AIM.

Another interesting application is Mobile RSS. You can now not only subscribe to RSS feeds using your regular internet browser, but Mobile RSS will embed an RSS reader directly on your Ipod Touch. This software will remember all feeds you are subscribed to and enables users to view, organize, add, and delete Rss feeds with a an easy to understand interface.

To customize your iPod Touch to suit your needs, these freeware applications is a great help in giving additional features into your device to make it more fun and convenient to use.

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