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Recent update: 2008-3-7

Giving an iPod to a friend... what to do?

976 byte By Kenndac at 2008-3-7
Soo, I recently (yesterday) got my lovely new 10Gb docking iPod. Now, I have a 1st generation 5Gb, which I've decided to give to a friend of mine for her birthday, along with the case I had, the remote which I bought seperately, etc. Now, this is a special friend, and I was wondering what I cou...
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Is your iPod full yet? how many gigs?

69 byte By Ruethewhirl at 2008-3-6
Is your iPod full yet? how many gigs? and how many gigs is your ipod.
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Scrolling playlist?

305 byte By totasmikila at 2008-3-5
I don't own any iPod yet and I was wondering how the scrolling works. If there is for example 100 songs in a playlist how long does it take to scroll from the beginning to the end? Is it hard to hit a song with the touch wheel?And also, what's in the screen when iPod is in sleep mode?...

Which Firewire Card

121 byte By Luke284 at 2008-3-3
What is the best Firewire card to use with the IPOD. I havent got one at the moment and will need one when i get the IPOD

Strategies for trading old ipod for new?

403 byte By SalsaVibe at 2008-3-1
Hello all...I have the 2nd Generation 10 Giger PCPod and I am so ready for a newer 15 giger.Anyhow I was curious for those of you that were thinking about selling your old ipod for a newer one.. how are you doing it?Through Ebay? Classifieds? Or an In-Store Trade (I know at least one that will let y...

Questions about the new iPods!

1330 byte By TheMcBain at 2008-2-28
Hi,I'm glad I fell in this forum after extensive search about the oh great One (iPod). Congrats on the site, it's great looking! ;)I tried to find answers to my questions but yet I couldn't, so I am turning back to you guys. I would like to buy an iPod (the new ones) but I have some c...

Defective iPod experience

1024 byte By gizmo53 at 2008-2-27
Finally they made a subforum for what I went through. My iPod had a defective HD (still waiting for the new one to arrive!), so there was no way that this was related to the PC or Mac. Hope this helps anyone that has this. Here begins the story:Got iPod for birthday. Plugged in dock to iBook, docked...

Gaps between tunes

407 byte By peterodda at 2008-2-26
just a general query before spending the cash on an Ipod; i'd like to know if 'gaps' between tunes are mandatory - i.e. i have a lot of house/dance cd's that i'd want to record and obviously the tracks mix into each other - having even tiny gaps between each track would make...

mp3 ripping question

271 byte By smerko at 2008-2-25
im gonna b purchasing my 15gb ipod this week and would like to know how i should rip my mp3 files with regards to putting them into folders for uploading. do i just rip all my cds into one folder on my hard drive or should i put them into artist, album etc. many thanks!

Security Pin for iPod

602 byte By Ipodman at 2008-2-24
Hello,I am looking for a Tool that secures my iPod. If I leave the iPod an my Desk at work, everyone who sees my iPod takes it and starts to listen to my favorite songs. And is able to read my contact list.I think such a tool is helpful. Perhaps a 4-Digit-code.each digit can be selected via the Touc...

Transfering Images to iPod

370 byte By ajo at 2008-2-23
Hello Im new to this board so Hi *waves*Do you reckon or know of a way that I can transfer Images straght from my Digital Camera to a iPod or maybe even from a USB based, Memory Stick reader to iPod. (all without a PC or Mac in the middle) This will save having to get more and more expensive Memory...

Applecare survey - join in, its fun!

270 byte By AptMunich at 2008-2-22
http://survey.info.apple.com/web-sat-surv.html Here you can now complete a survey on the apple support quality... Tell apple how you feel about 2.0 missing for old ipods and the fact that windows users are still waiting for an official version of 1.3!!

Nice. Very Nice.

89 byte By Joe at 2008-2-22
iPod concept art ( http://www.theapplecollection.com/design/macdesign/images/ipod_new.jpg)

Ipod automatically mounting

929 byte By iamaustin at 2008-2-21
Hey, I love my ipod... its awsome. I have one issue with it though. When i get back home and am either tired or drunk i just want to be able to drop my ipod in the dock (letting it charge) and go to sleep. However, when i drop my ipod in the dock, it automatically mounts (in windows) and i have to t...

Mac Windows IPOD Box Weight

525 byte By edders at 2008-2-20
I have a strange question. I own a Windows Ipod. Love it, love it. Recently got two others on sale (old model) as gifts. One is a Windows version and the other Mac Both 10gb. The Windows box is noticeably lighter than the Mac box and I am very worried there is nothing in there. I don't want to...

10GB iPod Question

422 byte By bmxcamel at 2008-2-19
K here's the scoop...after 5 replacements apple finally is giving me a NEW 10gb ipod (dock version)I had a 5GB...my question is i use the iPod at school and at home on my stereo. Without the dock i am lost...i usually plug my pod in and use it on my stereo but i dont have $40 to shell out for...

Worst iPod Pic

239 byte By bmxcamel at 2008-2-18
LOL...i decided to look for the worst ipod pic i could find...so far here's my worst in 10 mins (thank god its not mine) http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/3638766/1052869085979_MVC_116F.JPG anyone got a good 1?

Best way to Saran wrap my iPod?

699 byte By zoot at 2008-2-17
Hi, I just bought a new 10 gig iPod for a trip to Alaska. So far I love it! I plan on ordering a Marware case when they are available, but I will already be traveling before they go on sale (:(). I do have a Case logic MP3 player case that I used for my Rio500. The case looks like it would scratch m...

How do I add a directory as a playlist?

522 byte By Annex at 2008-2-16
All my mp3s are stored in directories, with the directory being the name of the album. So I have dirs like Anthrax - Sound Of White Noise . Anyhow, what I want to do is simply add these directories to my iPod as just directories, OR, add the mp3s in whichever way but have the software auto create...

Two weeks of use and my remote is getting discolored already!

423 byte By Darwin at 2008-2-15
I have a new ipod, which I've been using since it's release. The problem is, the shine on the remote has already started wearing off and getting a goldish discolored hue. Am I the only one having this problem? Will polishing with Brasso get rid of it?I'm not sure why this happened so...

Backlight Doesnt Work! Help!

262 byte By mongoos150 at 2008-2-15
I just got my iPod, and the backlight is not working! When I turn it on the buttons glow, but the screen is not lit. I have reset the iPod by holding down play/pause and menu several times, gone into a pitch black room etc... Am I missing something? Please help!

Rumor: New iPod Dock

987 byte By iCamp at 2008-2-14
From MacWhispers.com http://www.envestco2.com/macwhispers/archives/000065.phpWe have had two different Taiwan contacts tell us that Apple is preparing what one source described as "an ultra-dock" for the new design iPod. While specific features are not certain at this time, it is clear the new dock...

Buying at the Apple Store vs Best Buy

560 byte By TheSunTheSea at 2008-2-14
When I bought my 20 GB iPod I went to the Apple Store. It was nice there because I got to try out the player extensively before I bought it. However, I'm thinking about going to Best Buy for my next iPod purchase because: They will match the student discount price For $40, I can have full ser...

Last questions before I buy an iPod...

3169 byte By blehbrian at 2008-2-10
Intro... Ok, I have been wanting one of these puppies since the very first model came out. Ever since the beginning of this year, I heard rumors about the new iPod, and held out until now. Now that they are finally available, you'd think I'd already have one by now. Unfortunately, I have r...

Composers Path ? Help

191 byte By Ruethewhirl at 2008-2-9
hey, Can anyone tell me why when I go to Broswe > Composers all I see is All > button but no composers names ? I have a few mp3 files with composer name taged, so whats wrong ?

Available Capacity on New iPod

662 byte By TheDaddy at 2008-2-4
I am recently the proud owner of a new 30gb iPod!After waiting for nearly 4 weeks from the UK Apple Store I actually found a department store near me that had just got them into stock. A quick phone call cancellation, ?100 more spent (had to plead with the wife that it was worth it for the 30gb) an...

Clock freezes (new 15GB iPod)

1576 byte By wizeman at 2008-2-2
When I first clicked my way around the new iPod, the clock worked fine. I remember seeing it tick along nicely, and thought it would be a good idea to activate "Clock in Title". After a while though, I noticed that the clock in title wasn't accurate. It pretty much froze when I started the iPod...

Static Pop on new iPods isnt static

611 byte By docevi1 at 2008-1-31
Hi.I just got my new iPod today (15Gig) and when I first heard the "static pop" I realised that it isn't static or anything to do with hardware, it's the headphones powering down for a short period of time.I don't know how many of you use connect you PC to a home stereo but switch you...

Please Read Me Before You Post

1138 byte By Bob at 2008-1-22
Welcome to the new iPodlounge Forums.Please read the new iPodlounge Forum Policy ( http://ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7588) before you post.Forum TipsPlease take a few minutes to read the iPodlounge Forum Tips ( http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7) - the...

Future Sony portable player

505 byte By Weasel at 2008-1-19
I found this article over at CNET: http://news.com.com/2100-1043_3-1001279.html?tag=lhWhile the article focuses on the gaming aspect, it does talk about how it will have stero sound, usb 2, and a screen that can show 3D images. It also quotes saying Sony as saying it will be "the Walkman of the 21st...

iPod is King of ALL MP3 Players!

318 byte By Kenny at 2008-1-13
The iPod kills the Zen in the Cnet review.Comparing the two players in the windows platform, the iPod gets a 9/10 and an Editors choice, while the lowly zen gets a 7.7 and a good rating...edit, here's a link: iPod ( http://electronics.cnet.com/electronics/0-6342420-1305-21165696-3.html?tag=subn...

Hello Everyone

323 byte By RNclie at 2008-1-13
Just wanted to say Hi. I'm a new Ipod owner, 3 days. It took me a couple to set up my firewire card, I needed the windows drivers, but now I have it working and am downloading my CD's to the Ipod and this thing is great! I'll be stopping by the forums to learn all I can from experienc...

Buy a new iPod now or wait till later

208 byte By TheSunTheSea at 2008-1-12
I currently own a 20 GB iPod but i'm contemplating on buying a new iPod. I've read that there are some problems with it. Should I wait until they fix these bugs or are they not that big of a deal?

Does the ipod drain power while on off mode ?

342 byte By scuzy at 2008-1-12
I have not charged my ipod in a day and now it won't power on. Only wya to get it out of sleep mode is with the reset mode. So my quesiton is if the ipod is left over night does the battery get drained? This had happened to me 2x already. I did not plug the ipod to the sync cable and the next...

Buy now or Wait

156 byte By Luke284 at 2008-1-11
Im want to get an IPOD. Im not sure if i should buy one now and hope apple sort out the problems or wait until early July? what do you guys think??

On The Fly Playlist problems..

766 byte By ericbee at 2008-1-10
Either I am clueless, my Ipod is defective or the software decisions made by the programmers is crap.If I am NOT listening to a song i am able to push and hold the center button and save a song to the on the go playlist. I tried it, it works so far so good.However, I cannot for the life of me take...

Screen blank after Hold & buttons freezing

877 byte By mike1966 at 2008-1-10
Does anyone else have this problem...My new 30gb iPod is a little strange.. as are many things in my life. I turn my iPod off and flip the hold switch to hold. When I flip the hold switch off of hold, the screen backlight comes on but the screen stays blank indefinitely until I hit a button (not t...

parachute

51 byte By timelinechick at 2008-1-10
do I shoot at the helicopters, the jumpers or both?

Battery Life While Transferring Files

838 byte By RJCaptain73 at 2008-1-10
I bought my new 30Gb iPod yesterday and gave it an overnight charge.This morning I began transferring my MP3 files to the iPod from my Gateway laptop running windows XP. I now that while using the 6-pin to 4-pin firewire adapter the iPod will not be charged, but what I'm experiencing is a deple...

What one thing would you change about iPod?

93 byte By Joe at 2008-1-9
If you were Steve for a day, and could demand a single change for the iPod, what would it be?

iPod Evolution

299 byte By loungelizard at 2008-1-9
I Have a few questions. I know the 5GB iPod was introduced with the moving scroll wheel. Was it ever revised to include the touch sensitive version? Also, did the 10GB debut with the touch wheel? The 10GB never had the moving wheel diid it? Or is that the 20? Could someone set this straight for me?

Ipod and Mini cooperS

178 byte By FanaticBee at 2008-1-9
Hi,my Parents just bought me a mini cooper s and as a bonus a 15 gb ipod.My question is,can i directly connect the ipod to the cooper.dont want 2 use an fm transmitter:confused:

New Ipod Skipping - Attempts to Remedy

1816 byte By LarryJoe at 2008-1-9
First off, this is an attempt to fix a temporary problem. I say temporary, because Apple just has to come through and fix this.I got my new 15GB Ipod less than a week ago and loaded up my library with Media Center 9. I then began to experience the song skipping problem many have noted. At this po...

Advice needed for a Newbie

563 byte By Microchips at 2008-1-8
Hi,Never previously owning an iPod (Or an MP3 player for that matter) I'm kinda confused. I know that an iPod is definately the right way to go, but I'm not sure whether or not I should splash out on a Gen3 model. What are the advantages of the Gen 3 iPod compared to a Gen 2? I'm on...

Cleaning Touch Wheel

72 byte By frankie156 at 2008-1-8
Does anyone know how to clean touchwheels? I have tried everything. Help

are you willing to pay for v2.0 for old ipod?

246 byte By cityhunter2501 at 2008-1-8
ive been thinking about this for a very long time. would you be willing to pay a small amount to get v2.0 either as a cd or download? I would personally do aslong as it doesnt surpass 50CAD$ as I really want that playlist on the go badly

Recent Additions & + Recent Additions ?

333 byte By Ruethewhirl at 2008-1-8
Hey,Can someone tell me what are Recent Additions? & + Recent Additions? I mean there in the Playlists area but I don't remember me adding any recent additions in those areas? Im very confussed as to what those two folders do and what there for?Any help would be very appreaciated.Thanks in Adva...

iPod Remote

238 byte By Island Roots at 2008-1-7
I just tried using this and there is simply too much cord involved. Between the remote - iPod and headphones - iPod, you have tons of extra cord that is too untidy to stick in your pocket with your iPod. Slightly disappointed :(

Old 10gb Fading backlight?

295 byte By bmxcamel at 2008-1-7
OK...heres the scoop I was using my friend's 10GB winpod (touchwheel but not touch buttons -- pre april 28) I noticed tht when the backlight turns on/off it fades, like the new ones...and my 5gb does not do that? WHY? He has 1.2.6 windows and i have 1.3 mac Ben

An Interesting quote from the CNET Review.

252 byte By borrachonn at 2008-1-7
"A new smart-playlist function lets you rate a song while it's playing. Rating is on a scale of 1 to 5 stars; higher-rated songs play more frequently during shuffle." Is this true? The review didnt explain if this was a Mac only feature.
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