ipod news, H O T ! ! !

[godsshoeshine]

what's the difference between installing itunes on a pc and putting mp3 files on it? seems to me if you can't do one, you shouldn't be doing the other. and doesn't the ipod come with a usb2 cord?

[ratioci nation]

Originally posted by bellenseb:
  Do you realize how long it takes to rip (and then re-rip) 1000 albums?
 
 Who wants to install software on every computer you encounter? In many cases, you aren't able to (i.e. at work). You also have to drag around apple's proprietary, added-expense cable, instead of using whatever USB cord is around.
 
 Who wants to be prohibited from sharing their music collection among their *own* computers? Again, do you realize how long it takes to rip a thousand plus CDs?

What is keeping you from sharing your music on other computers exactly.  I have all my mp3s on an external firewire drive.  I can access that from any of my pcs or my mac.  I just happen to plug my ipod in to my mac.  And as far as Itunes downloads go, you can use them on 5 computers.  How many do you need to share them on?

[bellenseb]

The point is not that there are no workarounds, just that the iPod is a big list of "you can't do that"s. It's stressful, and who needs that from their personal electronics?
 
 That said, it's very attractive and the scroll wheel is nice, and I can see why people like it.

[ratioci nation]

I have never had a problem with not being able to do something with my ipod.  Most people who want to use OGG files probably know enough about other options that they wouldnt buy an ipod.  And I wonder how many people who complain that they cant do this or that on an Ipod would actually want to do those things with an Ipod.  Its not like when people complain about Windows, the ipod does what it does fantastically, whereas Windows is very buggy.  So I would throw that earlier comparison out.

[kosmo vinyl]

ok then ibm verses apple... or gm verses toyota

[thirsty moore]

There is a way to transfer music from an iPod to someone else's computer.  It may not be recognized by Apple, but it's really easy.
 
 

Originally posted by bellenseb:
  Do you realize how long it takes to rip (and then re-rip) 1000 albums?

[Bags]

The problem of not being able to upload from iPod to the computer is bigger than sharing music with buddies.  I have a couple friends who have 20 GB ipods, but only 6 - 10 GBs on their PCs.  So each had much more music -- burned from their own disc collections -- on their iPods than their computers.  One guy had his iPod stolen, another had it completely die.  Both left with having to reburn 400 albums.  Shitty.  And  they did that (along with introducing the 40 GB at the same price as my 20 GB) just months after I bought my 'state of the art' player.
 
 I've never had a problem with my very old, classic 20 GB, and I love it.  But Apple does suck about some things (then again, all big manufacturers/developers do...).  One issue -- changing the iPod connections so that, if I get a new one, I need all new wires, car kits, travel kits, etc.  SHITTY.
 
 Meanwhile, I'm 50% ready to buy the 60 GB.  I'm one of those who wants my whole collection with me...I listen to albums mostly, and never know what my mood will be.

[bellenseb]

I would wait a bit, since soon all the major manufacturers will be using the 1.8" 60gb hard drives. Manufacturers that use simple USB2 miniports that are compatible with every computer and won't make you buy lots of pricey additional accessories. And who will not burden you with lots of silly DRM limitations. Trust me.

[keithstg]

Originally posted by econo:
  There is a way to transfer music from an iPod to someone else's computer.  It may not be recognized by Apple, but it's really easy.
 
   

Originally posted by bellenseb:
  Do you realize how long it takes to rip (and then re-rip) 1000 albums?

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How is this, exactly? My hard drive crashed and this would save me a ton of time...

[thirsty moore]

Here's how on a PC.  I got this from the apple bulletin boards.
 Go to My Computer and double-click on the iPod. Then, click on the "Tools" from the top menu, and go to "Folder Options". Click on the "View" tab and then select the option that says "Show hidden files and folders". Click "Accept" and then "Ok". Now a new folder should appear that says "iPod_Control". Click on the "Music" folder and then click on the folders and copy and paste your music to your computer.
 
 
 

Originally posted by keithstg:
 How is this, exactly? My hard drive crashed and this would save me a ton of time...

[ggw]

I don't know how they get away with calling the new iPod "portable."
 
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[Medusa]

Considering the way this subject header was phrased, I thought for a moment that Paris Hilton was posting.
 
 
 
 Cheers
 
 DJ Medusa.

[godsshoeshine]

Originally posted by bellenseb:
  I would wait a bit, since soon all the major manufacturers will be using the 1.8" 60gb hard drives. Manufacturers that use simple USB2 miniports that are compatible with every computer and won't make you buy lots of pricey additional accessories. And who will not burden you with lots of silly DRM limitations. Trust me.

new ipods come with usb 2. i don't understand

[bellenseb]

As I understand it, you have to lug around their proprietary cord...you can't just use any standard USB cord plugged directly into the player, you know, the one that might be at your friends' or work. If it breaks or you need an extra, more $$ to Apple.

[markie]

Originally posted by bellenseb:
   blah! Blah! BLAH!

Fuck me, are you the most boring person on earth?