Ipod Video Help... Taking Advantage of Everything

Question

Okay I have a couple questions.
1) I am going to reformat my computer and want to use myipod to hold my files. Any opinions on this or would a CD/Zip backup be a better choice?
2) If i were to load pictures onto my ipod can i upload them onto another computer or is it a one way deal like with music?
3) Is there any other cool stuff i could be doing with my ipod or cool forums Im missing out on?
Thanks,
Will

Answer 1

here's some additional answers:
1. the chances that your iPod will malfunction or be stolen are slim. if you are using it as an external hard drive while you reformat, your files should be just fine. if you are reformatting your computer's hard drive to use a new OS or to just clean up the current OS, the iPod should be recognized without worry.
you should be fine.
2. follow BTABZ's advice on this. but in addition, you can manually store photos on the iPod by using it as an external hard drive (dragging the photo's into a folder on the iPod). these are not displayable on the iPod, of course.
3. There's a bunch of cool things to do! check it out:
- on the Mac you can turn text files into spoken Mp3 files to hear email, notes, or even webpages read to you.
- Notes: i use both Word and on the Mac, TextEdit, to create readable notes which i put on my iPod. Speeches, presentations, journals, email, etc... all right on the iPod for reading on a plane, train, or potty.
- Calendars: i use the Calendar feature every day. as a Mac user, it's easy to sync it up and have all my important dates right there.
- Contacts: again, once it's sync'd up, i have all my contacts right there.
- like BTABZ wrote, there's lots of accessories you can buy, too.
- check out iLounge.com. you might find some cool ideas there, too.
you'll have to research how to do some of this on the PC. but, as far as "can they be done," well... yeah. i hope this was helpful for you! good luck!