Getting an I-pod got some questions though
Hi sorr yif this is in the wrong forum but I could not find one that applied to this!!
I will be getting my 15gb ipod hopefully on Friday and I have some questions:-
1 First whats the best software for Windows XP and the I-pod that most people use?
2 Is the I-pod ok for jogging with or not as it is a hd player?
3 When not using the player is it ok to leave in the dock?
4 I know it comes with games on it but can you download more?
5 Any plans for the I-pod to use Ogg Vorbis file type?
Thats it for now Ithink if not I can always add!!
Thanks and be kind this is my first post!!
P.S What other cool things can you do with the I-pod apart from play music??
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couzo] at [2007-11-9 12:42:29]
# 1 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
1. Depends on who you talk to. IMHO, overall, I think the best is Media Center 9--that's what I use. It's forty dollars, and if the cost is an issue, the Ephpod would be my second choice (free).
2. Results vary. I use mine on an elliptical and when I lift weights, but I'm leery to jog with it. The gen2 5gig supposedly does the best with jogging. I'd consider a flash based memory MP3 player for jogging.
3. Yes
4. Don't know
5. No, and extremely unlikely that Apple will support Ogg in the future--they're pushing AAC for the iTunes music store.
And welcome to the lounge!
dmt1 at 2007-11-15 17:06:26 >
# 2 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
No way to download games. Never even touched them on mine. But I'm a purist. ;) And I like my battery life.
Adam
# 3 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
1. I use Ephpod since it's free (and free is always good). It's a million times superior to MMJB. Don't use MM at all except for it's smart-tagging which works well.
3. I leave mine docked all the time. It's actually good to keep the battery charged a lot. Half-charges, from what I've read, doesn't kill the pod.
As for other cool things, the best is disk mode because you can put anything on it. It also frees up HDD space since you can play your mp3's right from it when docked. I don't need all my mp3's on my computer anymore.
The best thing of all though is the reaction you get when you pull it out in a crowded area. Everyone asks about it. :)
# 4 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
but with ephpod don't you need another program and you have to pay for that?
couzo at 2007-11-15 17:09:20 >
# 5 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
Originally posted by couzo
but with ephpod don't you need another program and you have to pay for that?
What program would you need? This is the Windows Forum, so I would assume the iPod is formatted as Windows, so the only programs you need are EphPOD, and your favorite tagger and ripper. All of those can be free.
You only need MacOpener if it is a Mac iPod.
Bill McNair
# 6 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
cheers mate thats great news as i am having a few probs with music match at the mo I can't unistal the thing!!!
couzo at 2007-11-15 17:11:29 >
# 7 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
Isn't Musicmatch fun? Personally, I would delete the Musicmatch directory and remove all references to it in the registry, but then I love hacking my registry.
I was using Musicmatch since it was a beta, and had even bought a copy of it, and it really is not and has never been a good ripper for music. It uses the Fraunhofer encoder which is no where near as good as LAME, and it doesn't format tags properly.
Bill McNair
# 8 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
so what do you use to rip your files well?
couzo at 2007-11-15 17:13:26 >
# 9 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
EAC/LAME.
You can download it and configure it here:
http://www.chrismyden.com/nuke/modules.php?op=modload&name=Elite_DAE&file=painless
dmt1 at 2007-11-15 17:14:34 >
# 10 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
1 First whats the best software for Windows XP and the I-pod that most people use?
I use XP and Media Center 9. So far no problems.
2 Is the I-pod ok for jogging with or not as it is a hd player?
I use it on the elliptical, while weight lifting, while jogging in place on recovery stations at Curves, on the stairmaster, and while brisk walking. So far no problems at all.
3 When not using the player is it ok to leave in the dock?
Mine doesn't dock, but I do keep mine connected to my 'puter. I just "eject" it so the drive doesn't spin, but it keeps charging. I find it doesn't get as hot that way. (It is ejected so the computer thinks it isn't connected, but it is still connected via the firewire port for charging.)
4 I know it comes with games on it but can you download more?
Dunno...
5 Any plans for the I-pod to use Ogg Vorbis file type?
Not that I'm aware of.
# 11 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
Thanks for all your help guys this thing is amazing coming from my old intel pocket concert the leap is huge!!! I am using the i-pod with ehpod and it syncs and works great and I am using WM9 with a mp3 add on to encode which is fine for me!!
Thanks again
couzo at 2007-11-15 17:16:29 >
# 12 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
Originally posted by couzo
Thanks for all your help guys this thing is amazing coming from my old intel pocket concert the leap is huge!!! I am using the i-pod with ehpod and it syncs and works great and I am using WM9 with a mp3 add on to encode which is fine for me!!
Thanks again
I hear you! I thought my Rio 500 was great...then I had an Audible Otis (hey, it was free). The iPod blows my tiny little mind!
# 13 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
Its just weird caring all my music round on one tiny thing!!!
couzo at 2007-11-15 17:18:34 >
# 14 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
Originally posted by Slider10
The best thing of all though is the reaction you get when you pull it out in a crowded area. Everyone asks about it. :)
I hope you're talking about your iPod.
# 15 Re: Getting an I-pod got some questions though
Originally posted by couzo
Its just weird carrying all my music round on one tiny thing!!!
That's what's so awesome! If I feel like Billy Joel, wham...I'm listening to Billy Joel. Showtunes? Bam...Radiohead...BAM! LOVE IT! I've got about 1200 songs and 15 books on this one little box.
