Any iPod users out there? - Page 3

James A. · 07-07-2004

James,

How are you able to transfer non AAC files onto your ipod? I though it was an impossible mission.

James A.

**james** · 07-07-2004

From Apple's tech specs:

Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF, Apple lossless and WAV

James A. · 07-07-2004

I've tried my damnedest to get Napster files on my iPod to no avail. I must not be holding my mouth right.

James A.

TAPPY · 07-07-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELECTRA

You have to pay for the songs don't you??
I am looking for some site that has free MP3s.
Any ideas??
thanks

check out free agent by forte (software package for newsgroup readers)
at forte dot com - this is free

Read the help file on this site for more info.

This is not peer to peer so it is not like Napster or itunes/Kaaza etc.
It is newsgroups - you got to like this sort of thing to really get in to it.

**james** · 07-07-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by James A.

I've tried my damnedest to get Napster files on my iPod to no avail. I must not be holding my mouth right.

James A.

I don't know what a Napster file is but you can use iTunes, or MusicMatch, or Windows Media, or even Windows Explorer (http://www.ipoding.com/modules.php?o...rticle&sid=829 ) to transfer songs around. As long as they are supported. It's just an external hard drive with a firewire/USB interface. Mostly.

**james** · 07-12-2004

Remember everyone, if you find an iPod mini in the store (and it's not gold) then buy it. We need two of them down here.

We'll find someone coming down to carry them and we're good for the money.

Once you buy them, please post here so we can call off the dogs.

Ginger · 07-12-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by james

Electra: go to zeropaid.com and look around. you'll find the most popular file trading software.

and when you get there, I'd recommend KazaaLite, as it is (I believe) the only one that doesn't also install hidden spyware and programs onto your hardrive along with it.

**james** · 07-12-2004

edit: P2P programs (like eMule) can be used to download things like entire albums and movies. if you don't own a license to the material, downloading the file is in violation of copyright laws. it is considered piracy.

**tommy** · 07-12-2004

good save there!!

**tommy** · 07-19-2004

Okay for all you users out there....here is the deal...
My hard drive crashed with about 1200 songs on it as well as around 1000 pictures...
so now I want to download to an ipod....Do I save the tracks to my new hard drive and then just transfer them to the Ipod? I dont have an ipod yet but am wondering how easy this is....Also I looked at zeropaid and they have several different share programs, which is the best....
My next question is how long does it take to transfer songs to the Ipod?

Can I put say 20-30 cds on the ipod in a short time?

How do you rate the headphones that come with the Ipod...Do you recommend an upgrade and if so which ones have you found to have a pure sound?

Thanks!

**james** · 07-19-2004

tommy, quick-like go buy an external USB or firewire hard drive (at least 120 gigs) and bring it down with you. I'll hook you with more music than you can handle.

Backup, backup, backup!!!! If you don't back it up, you don't have it to begin with.

Manitou · 07-19-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by sun seekers

Do I save the tracks to my new hard drive and then just transfer them to the Ipod? I dont have an ipod yet but am wondering how easy this is....

Tommy, you may want to look at iTunes, the software app. It's a free download from Apple's website. I use iTunes for all the music I buy (download) and for ripping CDs to put on my harddrive for when I'm working on the computer and want to listen to music. It is also what I use to download music to my iPod. After you play around with iTunes, you will get a feel for the software that works with an iPod.

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My next question is how long does it take to transfer songs to the Ipod?

After you have the songs within iTunes, it does not take long at all to transfer to the iPod. Within iTunes you create playlists. The iPod downloads these playlists. You can elect to put all your playlists on the iPod or only the ones you choose. Anytime you update your playlists, the iPod recognizes the new playlists and will download them automatically or manually; your choice.

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Can I put say 20-30 cds on the ipod in a short time?

After they're on your hard drive, in playlists within iTunes, it is very fast.

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How do you rate the headphones that come with the Ipod...Do you recommend an upgrade and if so which ones have you found to have a pure sound?

I don't much care for them, but have yet to buy a new set of "ear buds." I have a pair of Sennheiser over the ear headphones, but I look kind of dorky hinking with them! I'd be curious to hear if others have found some nice ear buds.

Manitou · 07-19-2004

Apple announced a fourth gen iPod. 20 gig for 300 bills. 40 gig for 400 bills. Smaller, longer battery life, etc.

http://www.apple.com/ipod/

**tommy** · 07-19-2004

James I will get one and bring it....Manitou...I am familiar with I-tunes but what about the 250 cds I already have...can I down load those songs to the I-pod with Windows Media or Real one???

Manitou · 07-19-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by sun seekers

Manitou...I am familiar with I-tunes but what about the 250 cds I already have...can I down load those songs to the I-pod with Windows Media or Real one???

Tommy, I assume those CDs are not on your hard drive since it just crashed. Since you have to burn them anyway to get them on your HD, I would do it via iTunes.

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james beach geek admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: 10 year Playa resident lost in Kullavik, Sweden Posts: 9,744	tommy, quick-like go buy an external USB or firewire hard drive (at least 120 gigs) and bring it down with you. I'll hook you with more music than you can handle. Backup, backup, backup!!!! If you don't back it up, you don't have it to begin with. __________________ My lovely house is for sale Get your own signature countdown image!

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James A. sandbagger vidiot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bell Buckle, TN Posts: 2,374	James, How are you able to transfer non AAC files onto your ipod? I though it was an impossible mission. James A.

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James A. sandbagger vidiot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bell Buckle, TN Posts: 2,374	I've tried my damnedest to get Napster files on my iPod to no avail. I must not be holding my mouth right. James A.

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tommy Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 12,216	good save there!!

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tommy Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 12,216	Okay for all you users out there....here is the deal... My hard drive crashed with about 1200 songs on it as well as around 1000 pictures... so now I want to download to an ipod....Do I save the tracks to my new hard drive and then just transfer them to the Ipod? I dont have an ipod yet but am wondering how easy this is....Also I looked at zeropaid and they have several different share programs, which is the best.... My next question is how long does it take to transfer songs to the Ipod? Can I put say 20-30 cds on the ipod in a short time? How do you rate the headphones that come with the Ipod...Do you recommend an upgrade and if so which ones have you found to have a pure sound? Thanks!

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Manitou añejo Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,956	Apple announced a fourth gen iPod. 20 gig for 300 bills. 40 gig for 400 bills. Smaller, longer battery life, etc. http://www.apple.com/ipod/

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tommy Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 12,216	James I will get one and bring it....Manitou...I am familiar with I-tunes but what about the 250 cds I already have...can I down load those songs to the I-pod with Windows Media or Real one???

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