Ipod owners - Page 2

spyderccp · August 12th, 2011, 09:53 AM

I've had a 16GB Nano G5 for a couple of years. When I bought it I thought of going for the Classic, but I went for the Nano and a 1TB hard disc for the library.
Even using AAC@320 kbps the disk is now half full, so this was the better option for me.
My only gripe with the Nano is that the battery is flat after about 8 hours playing.

My only advice to anybody buying an Ipod is to throw away the headphones that come with it. Even a cheap pair of Stennheisers are way better.

Regards, etc

**gordian_knot** · August 12th, 2011, 08:13 PM

My sister has one and the problem she has isn't with the Classic per se, but with itunes which first screwed up her computer and now won't recognise her Ipod. I've suggested she ditch the Ipod/Itunes and go with a good mp3 player and Amazon. The Classic itself seems to be good but the restrictions and problems that come with Apple make it a poor choice IMO.

I myself have an 8gb Sony NWZ-E454 and a matching Sony dock. You *can* sync it and use it with it's own software if you want, but you don't have to, and I just drag and drop stuff in using Windows Explorer.

spyderccp · August 12th, 2011, 09:57 PM

If ITunes doesn't recognise the Ipod, you need to reset the Ipod (from within the Ipod itself) and reset it again from within ITunes.

Downloading from Amazon isn't an option for me as a lot of the stuff I listen to came originally off of vinyl, and it's unlikely to be released again.

Also, you don't have to use ITunes, Floola works just as well (depending on which IWhatnot youv'e got). Also with Floola you can split your music library between different disks and even different computers.

Here's a link to the homepage: http://www.floola.com/home/

Regards, etc.

IronMan · August 15th, 2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyderccp

If ITunes doesn't recognise the Ipod, you need to reset the Ipod (from within the Ipod itself) and reset it again from within ITunes.

Downloading from Amazon isn't an option for me as a lot of the stuff I listen to came originally off of vinyl, and it's unlikely to be released again.

Also, you don't have to use ITunes, Floola works just as well (depending on which IWhatnot youv'e got). Also with Floola you can split your music library between different disks and even different computers.

Here's a link to the homepage: http://www.floola.com/home/

Regards, etc.

Thanks for the software link! I put in an order for the iPod, so I'll be giving floola a test drive soon.

August 12th, 2011, 09:53 AM	#11
spyderccp Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 241 Thanks: 973 Thanked 2,813 Times in 233 Posts	I've had a 16GB Nano G5 for a couple of years. When I bought it I thought of going for the Classic, but I went for the Nano and a 1TB hard disc for the library. Even using AAC@320 kbps the disk is now half full, so this was the better option for me. My only gripe with the Nano is that the battery is flat after about 8 hours playing. My only advice to anybody buying an Ipod is to throw away the headphones that come with it. Even a cheap pair of Stennheisers are way better. Regards, etc __________________ Dear Aunt Em, Hate you, hate Kansas, taking the dog. Dot. Last edited by spyderccp; August 12th, 2011 at 03:25 PM.. Reason: Spelling

August 12th, 2011, 09:57 PM	#13
spyderccp Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 241 Thanks: 973 Thanked 2,813 Times in 233 Posts	If ITunes doesn't recognise the Ipod, you need to reset the Ipod (from within the Ipod itself) and reset it again from within ITunes. Downloading from Amazon isn't an option for me as a lot of the stuff I listen to came originally off of vinyl, and it's unlikely to be released again. Also, you don't have to use ITunes, Floola works just as well (depending on which IWhatnot youv'e got). Also with Floola you can split your music library between different disks and even different computers. Here's a link to the homepage: http://www.floola.com/home/ Regards, etc. __________________ Dear Aunt Em, Hate you, hate Kansas, taking the dog. Dot.

August 12th, 2011, 08:13 PM	#12
gordian_knot Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gordium Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 6,524 Thanked 13,823 Times in 1,209 Posts	My sister has one and the problem she has isn't with the Classic per se, but with itunes which first screwed up her computer and now won't recognise her Ipod. I've suggested she ditch the Ipod/Itunes and go with a good mp3 player and Amazon. The Classic itself seems to be good but the restrictions and problems that come with Apple make it a poor choice IMO. I myself have an 8gb Sony NWZ-E454 and a matching Sony dock. You can sync it and use it with it's own software if you want, but you don't have to, and I just drag and drop stuff in using Windows Explorer.