Janfriend said:

this is what I hear to but what is the biggest memory they have. I would like at least 40 but the 160 is a dream

Anxiety said:

Im thin king about doing the same thing, you'll have to give me the 411 on it.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

i do too.

basically, when you rip a CD to iPod, you do it via the iTunes software, which converts the music files to (i think it's called) mp4. music in the iTunes store are in this format. you can only use these music files on an iPod, which is restriction #1. restriction #2 is that you can't upload music from your iPod to your computer, so there's no using your iPod to make compilations. you can use the iTunes software (and the music you save to your iTunes library) for making CD comps, but i don't like it because, if for no other reason, i'm too happy with using nero.

so.

my iPod is my stereo and my music collection is still being purchased the same way it always has been, so i can have the versatility of CDs and mp3s for cd comp projects.

Anxiety said:

I see. So I already have my music on my harddrive, including future mixes I have lined up for when I get a new burner. so if I am used to using my harddrive for my mixing pleasure, I can just use the ipod as my jukebox more or less. Is that what you are saying? I wouldn't have anything on there that I wouldn't have on my harddrive first. I think....

ArielB said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

when you rip your cds to iTunes ap. usually people are ripping them to an mp3 format which is a lower quality recording than the cd. but you can change the setting in iTunes preferences to 'applelossless' and it will rip it in its full content. typically people go with mp3 to save storage space. this is what I understand , if i am wrong someone please correct me.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

right. the ipod would just be for your listening pleasure and not really functionable as a tool for making your CD comps. though whatever music files you transfer to iTunes files are COPIES. you still keep your original mp3s if you decide you want them on your iPod...if that makes sense.

I got the 80 gig and a vacuum cleaner.

i don't understand most of the conversation on this thread.

Stymie said:

seeing as how i have over 12,000 songs on my iPod right now and i haven't even cracked 50gb yet, i think you made the right choice.

Anxiety said:

The guy at the counter actually convinced me to get the regular iPod. He said most of what I want to do with the touch, i could do with the other one like put notes on it and stuff.

Stymie said:

it's true. i haven't figured out how to use the notes feature yet, but it has an address book, an alarm, and i'm sure about 4000 other goodies thave i haven't worked out how to use yet.

Anxiety said:

I'll have it figured out by the end of the night.

I have at least five thousand songs from Orgers. You guys rock!!!

Stymie said:

oh no, the iPod ripping has begun. darin didn't hear from me for at least three weeks when i got started.

Anxiety said:

Iwas home half an hour and it was xmas in this bitch.

Stymie said:

JerseyKRS said:

What?

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

The Zen goes up to 32G (8,000 songs or 120 hours of video)

The best part is you don't any to use any special software to transfer files

Battery Life2:
Up to 30 hours of continuous audio playback
Up to 5 hours of continuous video playback

Audio Playback Format: MP3, WMA, non-protected AAC, WAV and Audible 2,3 and 4

Photo Format: JPEG and (with transcoding - GIF, TIFF, PNG and BMP)

Video Playback Format: MJPEG, WMV9 and (with transcoding - MPEG1 and 2, MPEG4-SP, DivX 4 and 5 and XviD)

Organizer: Syncs with and views Microsoft Outlook® Contacts, Calendar & Tasks

Features:
Album Art
FM radio with 32 presets
Voice recorder
Clock and alarm function
Volume restriction
Customizable main menu
Functions as an external hard drive
8 EQ settings (Acoustic, classical, disco, jazz, new age, pop, rock and vocal)

i will say that i had my 40gb zen nomad mp3 player for just about 4 years, and i never ever had a problem with it. in fact, i'm gonna keep it and use it for a hard drive, once i figure out the best use for it.

zen is way more versatile, but i think if you steel yourself for the limited options in terms of what you can do with the music files, iPod is just luxuriously user-friendly. i used to be creative labs all the way, but what can i tell ya? i was seduced and i crossed over to the dark side.

Hell must have frozen over - Anx went IPod

Comps - I still have some Nero comps floating, haven't really faced the issue yet. I think I just finished up the important ones & started doing my comps in ITunes by creating a playlist w/ just those songs...

Stymie said:

Um ~ a plane ticket (or two) to Detroit? jk The iPod is the way to go ~ you can always get a vaccum cleaner without feeling too guilty. Let her indulge you luv.

Anxiety said:

i'm totally getting the 160 GB iPod classic. in fact, the only thing that's stopping me is that, fortunately, there aren't any in stock in the region i'm currently stranded. i say fortunately, because my 60GB iPod works just fine, even though it's getting full. but i also have a feeling i'm going to have to buy a laptop this week or next, so the iPod is going to have to be back-burnered.

Okay, how do I convert Windows Media files and why won't my library consolidate?

Stymie said:

just add the music folder to itunes with file, add folder and will convert them automatically and import the library. If you have dupes there is a tool to show them but if (like me) you have like 20gb of them you need a de dupe program

mdiver said:

Thanks, Phil.

Stymie said:

Anytime gorgeous

I have an ancient iPod and I hate it!!!!! It crashes every five seconds and now I can't add anything to it. I swear I'm going to throw it off of the Golden Gate Bridge the next time I cross over.....*breathe Miguel breathe*

I shouldn't have bought it on ebay.....

Stymie said:

Woohoo!!!!

I'm turning into such a comptuer nerd so it surprises me that I DO understand most of the stuff these folks are talking about. eeekk.

Definitely let your sister buy something for you Ivy. Whatver you decide, make sure it's something you really want (don't go for the vacuum )

What about a day at a spa? Maybe something like that doesn't interest you, but I would die for it. Massage, facial, pedicure - Yummy!

But, it sounds like you'll get the most enjoyment from the iPod, so go for it.

so you've got the ipod and a vacuum...

how do you put notes on it?

I think my sweetie just bought me

blue tooth headphones...

they've gotten mixed reviews but I think she just wanted to make sure she got me something for my b.day

so tell me more about this vacuum

Slave2daGroove said:

I got off the org last night and promptly did my homework so I still have no idea about the notes.

And the vacuum is just run of the mill. I wanted my own for my bedroom.