Itunes

[TTDegs]

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I need to ask some dumb noob questions here as I've always stayed clear of iPods until now, but this is rather tempting...

Do I have to re-rip my albums to dump them onto this?
I'm assuming it's a bog stanard usb connection (usb one end, guessing iPod specific connector t'other end)?
If I download a vid from t'net, can I just dump it on this and expect it work? Or does it need specific iPod styling codecs? I'm thinking in particular stuff purchase or free downloads from the PS3 store.

I'm sure I'll have other questions - sorry!

[aslz78]

You can use iTunes to put audio cd's on it, or you can just add your normal MP3's without and conversion.

The Lead (if its the same as mine) is USB one end and the Ipod one the other.

Video's need to be converted to match the screen size.

Hope that helps.

[TTDegs]

Originally Posted by aslz78

You can use iTunes to put audio cd's on it, or you can just add your normal MP3's without and conversion.

The Lead (if its the same as mine) is USB one end and the Ipod one the other.

Video's need to be converted to match the screen size.

Hope that helps.

sounds good to me!

cheers very

[coolice]

[quote=aslz78;181062]You can use iTunes to put audio cd's on it, or you can just add your normal MP3's without and conversion.[quote]

Hey,

Can you? How do you do that?

My other half has an Ipod Nano and I was always under the impression you had to use the Itunes software to first convert to .AAC file format before copying across the the Ipod.
If we can just drag & drop MP3's I'd like to know how myself

Ian

[Robbieee]

[quote=coolice;181141][quote=aslz78;181062]You can use iTunes to put audio cd's on it, or you can just add your normal MP3's without and conversion.

Hey,

Can you? How do you do that?

My other half has an Ipod Nano and I was always under the impression you had to use the Itunes software to first convert to .AAC file format before copying across the the Ipod.
If we can just drag & drop MP3's I'd like to know how myself

Ian

In itunes >> Edit>preferences>advanced>importing>import using>MP3 encoder.

This means it doesnt import in the acc of m4a format but an mp3 format when you put an album in.

Hope this helps.

[coolice]

Originally Posted by Robbieee

In itunes >> Edit>preferences>advanced>importing>import using>MP3 encoder.

This means it doesnt import in the acc of m4a format but an mp3 format when you put an album in.

Hope this helps.

Hey,

Brilliant, thanks dude

That saves a lot of fiddling about, as that was the one thing stopping me liking Ipods due to having to convert everything.

Ian

[TTDegs]

[quote=Robbieee;181143][quote=coolice;181141]

Originally Posted by aslz78

You can use iTunes to put audio cd's on it, or you can just add your normal MP3's without and conversion.

In itunes >> Edit>preferences>advanced>importing>import using>MP3 encoder.

This means it doesnt import in the acc of m4a format but an mp3 format when you put an album in.

Hope this helps.

it might if it was in language I could understand!

so - I use ITunes still, but import my pre-ripped mp3s into it, then from ITunes onto the ipod?
(can you tell I'm struggling in the dark here? )

[Robbieee]

[quote=TTDegs;181186][quote=Robbieee;181143]

Originally Posted by coolice

it might if it was in language I could understand!

so - I use ITunes still, but import my pre-ripped mp3s into it, then from ITunes onto the ipod?
(can you tell I'm struggling in the dark here? )

Maybe we should make this a new thread, always para about hi-jacking other people threads!!!

Ok here goes:

1. The only way to upload song to an ipod is through itunes.
2. If you already have mp3's that you have from another software package, all you have to do is play them through itunes and "sync" your ipod and it will transfer. Its easy really once you get used to it

I have been using ipod right back from gen1 (got my first one back in 2001 when i was at an exhibition in taiwan). The ipod really is the best mp3 player out there. The reason that its the best is not image, branding, its itunes. Itunes is what makes it happen. Expecially the itunes store- you can buy song, album, music videos and the lot!

[aslz78]

Originally Posted by Robbieee

1. The only way to upload song to an ipod is through itunes.
2. If you already have mp3's that you have from another software package, all you have to do is play them through itunes and "sync" your ipod and it will transfer. Its easy really once you get used to it

There are also other programs out there for iPods other than iTunes.

[Robbieee]

Originally Posted by aslz78

There are also other programs out there for iPods other than iTunes.

There isnt really. Itunes is the best you can get IMO.

[Glass Spider]

Originally Posted by Robbieee

There isnt really. Itunes is the best you can get IMO.

yeah i agree, but everyone has their personal taste, i must admit itunes is good at keeping everything organized and in ship shape, once mastered and you know how it does things

[Parky]

[quote=Robbieee;181188][quote=TTDegs;181186]

Originally Posted by Robbieee

Maybe we should make this a new thread, always para about hi-jacking other people threads!!!

Ok here goes:

1. The only way to upload song to an ipod is through itunes.
2. If you already have mp3's that you have from another software package, all you have to do is play them through itunes and "sync" your ipod and it will transfer. Its easy really once you get used to it

I have been using ipod right back from gen1 (got my first one back in 2001 when i was at an exhibition in taiwan). The ipod really is the best mp3 player out there. The reason that its the best is not image, branding, its itunes. Itunes is what makes it happen. Expecially the itunes store- you can buy song, album, music videos and the lot!

All you need to do to add MP3's to iTunes is drag them into the iTunes window. They are not converted to another format they stay as MP3's and will play on the iPod.

[damianscott71]

Chaps, just so that the general intent of this thread isn't lost, please would you start another thread to discuss the intricacies of iTunes?

ta,

Damian
p.s. iTunes is a very easy to use once installed! You'll come to realise this within a few moments of using it!

[Robbieee]

[quote=Parky;181720][quote=Robbieee;181188]

Originally Posted by TTDegs

All you need to do to add MP3's to iTunes is drag them into the iTunes window. They are not converted to another format they stay as MP3's and will play on the iPod.

Isnt that what i said

I agree, splitting this thread would be betta!

[TTDegs]

yes, apols - it seemed like a good idea at the time , but thanks to Pottsy for splitting it

[Robbieee]

Originally Posted by TTDegs

yes, apols - it seemed like a good idea at the time , but thanks to Pottsy for splitting it

SO r u fully clued up about itunes now then?

[TTDegs]

ask me again in a week or so

[Jack The Lad.]

[FWH]

So....

I have a fair ammount of mp3 and a 1GB Cowon iAudio mp3 player which I like.

I run WinAmp on my PCs for mp3s as I found the lastest WMP started messing around with my tags for some reason.

I am very particular about my folder structures, file names and tags.

In the Civic I use CDs with mp3 files, which is fine.
I am looking for a higher capacity mp3 player for non-car use.
I am looking for a mp3 player with 20GB+, and the iPods do look good value.



My only concern is iTunes.

1) Is this the only software for moving mp3 files to an iPod, or can it be used as any USB storage device, moving files over in explorer?

2) Does iTunes interfere at all with files or tags?

3) Does iTunes simply take files from an existing location and move to the iPod or does it create it´s own database / repository somehow?

4) Anything else I need to know?

Thanks in advance from a potential iPod newbie.

[Robbieee]

FWH:

1) Is this the only software for moving mp3 files to an iPod, or can it be used as any USB storage device, moving files over in explorer?
You can move tracks over used explorer but you have to "trick it". You need to make sure you show "hidden files". That way you get to see all the raw data files on the ipod.

2) Does iTunes interfere at all with files or tags?
Nope, You can assign you own tags and information for certian files.

3) Does iTunes simply take files from an existing location and move to the iPod or does it create it´s own database / repository somehow?
If you double click say an mp3 file and play it through itunes, it will load onto your ipod. If you then move the file you clicked, itunes will display an error as it wont find the file. I have a folder on my desktop for all files i have downloaded.

4) Anything else I need to know?
More and more i ahve been using the itunes store. Its brilliant. It will find any tracks you want. Videos too.
I would have a play about with the setting when u first get it. you can "manually manage music" or let itunes do it for u. The options are endless. The best thing to do is take the plunge. And start using.

I have a 1Gb shuffle, a 4Gb nano, a 32Gb ipod video and a 16Gb iphone. So i have a fair bit of experience with itunes and ipods lol