Quick Question from newbie regarding using an iPod as a portable HD
Basically I just want to know that will a computer (say for example the iPod is setup to work with USB2.0) be able to recognise the iPod as a portable HD (just for transferring normal files) without having to install any special drivers or software for it to be recognised.
ie: I want to be able to take files to work and plug my iPod into a USB2.0 port and upload the files, without having to install special software on somebody elses computer (which they may object to).
I have searched through many FAQ's for an answer but haven't found one, someone with a little experience in the matter would be able to answer this easily.
Thanks very much and I look foward to purchasing my new 15GB iPod very soon...
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mulgar] at [2007-11-9 12:53:22]
# 1 Re: Quick Question from newbie regarding using an iPod as a portable HD
All you do is plug it in and you have an external FW/USB hard drive. You will have to buy a $18 cable if you want to use if for USB but you should be OK for firewire.
Bill McNair
# 2 Re: Quick Question from newbie regarding using an iPod as a portable HD
From personal experience, the gen2 iPod hooks up to Windows XP computers through firewire without any need for special drivers or software.
I wouldn't know about USB2, gen3 or any other OS, though.
Henrik at 2007-11-15 17:07:11 >
# 3 Re: Quick Question from newbie regarding using an iPod as a portable HD
Great! Thanks SouthsideIrish and Henrik. I was 95% sure it wouldn't require special software/drivers as it would sort of defeat the purpose of it being very portable. I just needed confirmation as I couldn't seem to find the information clearly anywhere.
This adds a smidge more confidence to my pending purchase, thanks.
mulgar at 2007-11-15 17:08:09 >
