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Out of the programs we'll be looking at only [iPod Access][3] is available for both Windows and Macintosh. While this is nice for users that have both platforms, unfortunately you'll have to buy separate licenses for each, but that's the case with most software. Licenses for iPod Access are $19.99.
We tested iPod Access on both Windows and Mac with very similar results. The Mac interface is definitely not the most refined we've seen in our tests, but it functions well enough and gives you the information you need.
Ipod Access works very similar to PodWorks, just highlight the songs you want to copy and click "Add to iTunes." The trial version only allows you transfer five songs at a time, but I had no problems copying songs within the limit.
The "Clone Playlist" feature is not available in the trial version so I wasn't able to test it.
When it comes to handling song transfers, IPod Access gives you more options than the other programs reviewed, including the option to rename the songs in a variety of formats. Ipod Access did a great job of not making duplicate copies and offers the option to only overwrite existing files if the iPod copy is newer.
Like Podworks, iPod Access is not currently a universal binary so performance on Intel Macs is lackluster. In Windows XP we had no issues with speed.
Ipod Access may not be the prettiest of the bunch, but it offers the most features (albeit at the slightly higher price).
####The Lowdown
**Good**
* Doesn't duplicate tracks when transferring songs
* Can sync iTunes to iPod with one click
* Available for Windows and Mac
**Bad**
* Interface is basic (some might say ugly)
* Trial version had numerous errors/warnings
* No drag-and-drop transfers.
Previously reviewed:
[Senuti][1] (Mac only)<br />
[Podworks][2] (Mac only)<br />
[1]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2006/11/getting_songs_o.html "Monkey Bites on Senuti"
[2]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2006/11/getting_songs_o_1.html "Monkey Bites on PodWorks"
[3]: http://www.findleydesigns.com/products.html "iPod Access"
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