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24 hours of music on a 2GB nano seems like lots so is there any need for 20-30GB of storage? Do I really need to store all my music on it?
Does storing photos on an iPod make sense? I can still get the 20GB iPod with the monochrome screen so if I want "just music" that's still an option. I have no need for video -- that's what TVs are for. But I do like the colour screen.
Discuss.
It would as a digital camera backup if their CompactFlash adaptor didn't suck- slow transfer speed, high power usage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snow Dog
conversion quality will greatly impact how much music you can get onto the 2GB nano....if you decided to convert in one of the lossless formats you will have significantly less music.
2 GB is fine if your music tastes don't vary and it fits enough diversity of music for you. If however you are a lazy git like me, I wanted to download everything my friends and I have at once and not mess with it much anymore. I downloaded 25G of music at one time and have only had to upload a few things in a couple years. Got everything on it plus use it as a digital camera photo storage for when I travel. Plenty of room for more as well and don't have to worry about running out of room.
^^....agree 100%.
Depends on how many cd's, songs, etc you plan on keeping. I've got a 60GB photo, and it's completely packed to the gills. But I don't like to ever swap songs on it, and have a fairly large CD collection.
In comparison, the wife has a 6GB mini, uses it for working out and running (ie: a few hours at a time), and doesn't have to have everything loaded onto it.
The best advice is to figure out your usage patterns, then purchase the model that fits.
If you plan on using it while skiing or where it would be subject to shocks and lots of vibration, get a nano or mini as they use flash memory. Protect your small investment.
mmmmmm 4 gig nano or 30 bucks more 30 gig video, if you pick the nano please bend over and have you friend kick you in the face a few times because you are a fucking retard!!!
dirtybryan, mini has a hard drive in it so nano or shuffle would be his only choice.
If you do use it while skiing a fair bit get either a nano or a shuffle.
cptncha0s, it wouldn't be the smartest thing to buy a video ipod if you're skiing with it a lot.
I looked it up -- iPods have a 28MB buffer (20-30 minutes) so the drive is idle most of the time. Plus the drives have an operating shock limit of 200-500G. You'll be damaged long before the drive. Modern drives have shock sensors and the heads park when stressed. It's the strongest part of the iPod.Quote:
Originally Posted by DownhillRider
Anyway, I've only got 10GB of music so i'm leaning toward a nano. On ebay they often sell for more than list which is just crazy.
4GB nano = $299 and 30GB iPod = $379 in Canada.Quote:
Originally Posted by cptncha0s
Ah, my bad, my moms ipod had hard drive problems so I figured it was cuz of skiing...probably just a rare thing though. If you get the nano get a case, my screen cracked while skiing a week and a halfish ago. Apple's warranty is amazing, I already have a new one. I ordered one of the ipod armor cases for it off bestbuy.ca since they didnt have any in any stores, so ill just be skiing gently with it until then so I dont risk cracking the screen, apparently the ipod armors pretty bombproof so i wont have to worry when I get that. Also, if any of you mags tried skiing with earbuds but stopped since they wouldnt stay in, try stitching a hole in your hood. The jacket I got for my bday has a little headphone hole stitched in near the collar, and its freaking amazing. Only problem is turning the volume down so you're not a douche on the lift. I got a pair of headphones with the volume thing on it but I still have to open my jacket to get to that, so on cold days ill only turn it off if theres kids on the lift, on warm days ill just always turn it off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snow Dog
I've got a 15GB I-pod and use it skiing and when I drive. Got it on Ebay for $199.00. Don't think I'll every get 3600 songs on it(got 600 now)but I don't have to worry about running out of hard drive.
If I had the spare change to buy one I'd go with the 30gig. Why? Because then I can have a hell of a lot of music on me so that when the mood strikes for some Bach or Sublime or AC/DC or Muddy Waters.... I can just throw it on. No fucking around with going back to the computer and loading up a bunch of different music. I've got a MP3 disc player in my truck (~700Mb of musac pre disk) I get tired of the same disk day after day so I have a few of them but still I don't have everything on me at all times. With 30gig I still wouldn't have it all but It would be a hell of a lot better than 2gig.
Get the 30gig and take it all with you everywhere you go.
I have an MP3 player in my truck and it's great putting 8-10 albums on one disk but it doesn't support playlists and stuff so it's time to take it to the next level. Right now I have 10GB (including 1GB of Christmas music) so 2GB isn't enough (but is so tiny) and 30GB is too much (so far).
It's suprisingly difficult and expensive to hardware an iPod into a car stereo (via the CD changer port). I've found a few companies that make adaptors but most do too much.
i have a 60 gb ipod that's full (i actually have to rotate music onto and off of it :/)
it also connects to my car stereo, saving me hauling around hudreds of cds
I was looking at a 60 Gig to replace my ancient 5 gig, but with podcasts and video now happening, I'm hoping for a 100 gig + soon. I think it's just so way cool to walk around with all of your music and a couple friend's music and a few radio shows and this morning's news in your pocket.
my 4GB nano is full, but if I had a 60GB Ipod I am sure I would have that filled too.
I have the agent18 armor for it, its seems to be bombproof enough since it flew off of my car and landed on the concrete and still works.
Share : rip DVD and convert Video to iPod
The article includes two parts.
Part 1: Rip DVD movie to iPod (Windows)
Part 2: Convert AVI, WMV, MPEG, RM, RMVB, ASF, MOV, DivX, XviD, MPG to iPod MP4 or H264 format (Windows)
[1]How to rip DVD to iPod (Windows)
1. Download the latest version DVD to iPod Converter + iPod Movie/Video Converter Suite at http://www.oursdownload.com/convert-...Pod-video.html and install it. You can download about it by referrring here.
http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-1.jpg
2. Run the DVD to iPod Converter, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu. One or several titles appear in the list after loading DVD.
http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-2.jpg
3. As usual, the longest title is the main file of the movie. You can remove the title you don't like to convert by unchecking the title. Set 'Subtitle', 'Audio Languages' to what you like.
4. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking the related button.
5. Click 'Convert' button to start the iPod DVD conversion.
6. Find the .mp4 file that DVD to iPod converter created and drag it into your iTunes library, or select 'Add File to Library' from the 'File' menu and select the encoded movies. Now you can watch it with iTunes or Quicktime Player on your PC.
Tips: Download iTunes 7+quicktime Player package from Apple - QuickTime - Download
http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-3.gif
7. Load the MP4 files to iPod by clicking 'File -> Update iPod'. Now, you can enjoy the movies on your fifth generation video iPod anywhere and anytime.
[2] How to convert iPod video, such as AVI to iPod, WMV to iPod, MPEG to iPod, RM to iPod, RMVB to iPod, ASF to iPod, MPG to iPod, DivX to iPod, XviD to iPod video using "cucusoft iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Suite". (Windows)
1. Download the latest version iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Converter Suite, and install it. For more features about it, visting here
Related download
* To convert RM/RMVB real media files to iPod, Maybe need to install Realplayer:
RealPlayer - The best audio and video player - Real.com
* To convert WMV, ASF to iPod, Maybe need to install Windows Media Player:
Microsoft Windows Media — Your Digital Entertainment Resource
2. Run iPod Video converter component. And load the video files you'd like to convert by clicking 'Open file' button.
http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-4.jpg
Click 'Output' and choose the pathname where you want to save your video files. Click 'Convert' to start converting video to iPod MP4 or H264 files.
Tips: Before converting, you can click 'Advance -> Video settings' to set 'Video format', 'Resolution', 'Framerate', 'Output Quality'. If you'd like to convert video to H264 files, please set 'Video format' to 'H.264 FQ Variable Bitrate'. 'MPEG4(.mp4) FQ Variable Bitrate' is the default value. Certainly, you can also set 'Audio Bitrate', 'Channels', 'Sample Rate' and 'Volume' in 'Audio Settings' page.
http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-5.jpg
As usual, we set "Resolution" as "320x240" (i.e. default settings), certainly you can also choose other video sizes you like.
3. After converting, you can open the output folder to check and play the iPod video files (.mp4 or .mov) using Quicktime Player (Freeware, Quicktime Player+iTunes downloading address Apple - QuickTime - Download ).
4. Transfer the iPod videos to iTunes by draging or clicking "File -> Add File to Library". Now, you can enjoy them on iTunes. Then hit "File -> Update iPod" to sync to your iPod.
http://www.oursdownload.com/convert-...Pod-video.html
30gb zune, holds alot of tunes
i got sick of the ipod
For music only, I do fine with my 512mb iPod. It holds ton of hours of music, and I can rotate in new playlists if I get sick of all of that music - plus battery life on the flash ones is pretty much forever and no shock can stop it - plus for something like skiing, I know i will lose it someday and feel ok that it'll be $49 to replace. My iPhone has 7 GB of music and video and podcasts and I would love more room, the video piece is awesome - but only because the screen is big enough to enjoy it. The iPhone goes everywhere with me, except to places where it could get smashed or wet, so I use it in a different way.
I've got 30g which is not nearly enough. When I bought it I thought it would be plenty. I burned all of my CDs and a bunch from friends. I regularly borrow/burn more from the library. I think I have about 100g in itunes, which I rotate on/off the ipod. I use it on my stereo and in my car. I'm thinking of swapping up because I'd like to have all my music on it, but may wait a bit. If I was buying now, I'd get the most memory possible.
How many people actually ski with a hard drive based ipod? How's it holding up? I'd love to get one of the bigger ipods, my music collection is up to about 40G, but I've always stuck to the nano ones for fear of doing damage to the hard drive while skiing.
I have been skiing with my old 20GB for about 5 years now ~200 days and also bicycling and at the gym, not to jinks myself, but the darn thing wont break, and the battery will still last a whole ski day (almost all day when it's really cold). I keep telling myself I will replace with a flash drive style when this one breaks, for now I am very impressed.Quote:
Originally Posted by dfinn
I also have a 80GB video that has enough room for all my music and photos (~60GB) that i use in the car/office/home stereo.
Both Ipods are constantly protected by Marware cases (I'm a bit of a dropper).
The larger IPOD's are $. One reason is that I just switched all my personal files (music, photos, etc) from my work laptop to my new mac book. I used the ipod as an external drive to simply transport everything. I am NOT tech savy but it was a pretty painless process. I mtn bike, run, and ski with my 30gb Video and have never had a problem. I have a shuffle that I intended to use but I like to be able to see where a song is and tend to be prone to musical a.d.d.
How long have you been using your 30gb for physical activities?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dudley
Share : rip DVD and convert Video to iPod
The article includes two parts.
Part 1: Rip DVD movie to iPod (Windows)
Part 2: Convert AVI, WMV, MPEG, RM, RMVB, ASF, MOV, DivX, XviD, MPG to iPod MP4 or H264 format (Windows)
[1]How to rip DVD to iPod (Windows)
1. Download the latest version DVD to iPod Converter + iPod Movie/Video Converter Suite at http://www.oursdownload.com/convert-...Pod-video.html and install it. You can download about it by referrring here.
http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-1.jpg
2. Run the DVD to iPod Converter, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu. One or several titles appear in the list after loading DVD.
http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-2.jpg
3. As usual, the longest title is the main file of the movie. You can remove the title you don't like to convert by unchecking the title. Set 'Subtitle', 'Audio Languages' to what you like.
4. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking the related button.
5. Click 'Convert' button to start the iPod DVD conversion.
6. Find the .mp4 file that DVD to iPod converter created and drag it into your iTunes library, or select 'Add File to Library' from the 'File' menu and select the encoded movies. Now you can watch it with iTunes or Quicktime Player on your PC.
Tips: Download iTunes 7+quicktime Player package from Apple - QuickTime - Download
http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-3.gif
7. Load the MP4 files to iPod by clicking 'File -> Update iPod'. Now, you can enjoy the movies on your fifth generation video iPod anywhere and anytime.
[2] How to convert iPod video, such as AVI to iPod, WMV to iPod, MPEG to iPod, RM to iPod, RMVB to iPod, ASF to iPod, MPG to iPod, DivX to iPod, XviD to iPod video using "cucusoft iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Suite". (Windows)
1. Download the latest version iPod Video Converter + DVD to iPod Converter Suite, and install it. For more features about it, visting http://www.oursdownload.com/convert-...Pod-video.html
Related download
* To convert RM/RMVB real media files to iPod, Maybe need to install Realplayer:
RealPlayer - The best audio and video player - Real.com
* To convert WMV, ASF to iPod, Maybe need to install Windows Media Player:
Microsoft Windows Media — Your Digital Entertainment Resource
2. Run iPod Video converter component. And load the video files you'd like to convert by clicking 'Open file' button.
http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-4.jpg
Click 'Output' and choose the pathname where you want to save your video files. Click 'Convert' to start converting video to iPod MP4 or H264 files.
Tips: Before converting, you can click 'Advance -> Video settings' to set 'Video format', 'Resolution', 'Framerate', 'Output Quality'. If you'd like to convert video to H264 files, please set 'Video format' to 'H.264 FQ Variable Bitrate'. 'MPEG4(.mp4) FQ Variable Bitrate' is the default value. Certainly, you can also set 'Audio Bitrate', 'Channels', 'Sample Rate' and 'Volume' in 'Audio Settings' page.
http://www.oursdownload.com/ipod-guide-5.jpg
As usual, we set "Resolution" as "320x240" (i.e. default settings), certainly you can also choose other video sizes you like.
3. After converting, you can open the output folder to check and play the iPod video files (.mp4 or .mov) using Quicktime Player (Freeware, Quicktime Player+iTunes downloading address Apple - QuickTime - Download ).
4. Transfer the iPod videos to iTunes by draging or clicking "File -> Add File to Library". Now, you can enjoy them on iTunes. Then hit "File -> Update iPod" to sync to your iPod.
http://www.oursdownload.com/convert-...Pod-video.html
Share：how to convert dvd/video to zune
1. Free download Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Suite at http://www.oursdownload.com/Zune-Vid...converter.html , install and launch.
http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter1.gif
2. Click DVD to Zune Converter component, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu, choose the DVD ROM in your PC, it will take you to the DVD menu in the player screen.
http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter2.gif
3. Click the "Setting" and go to menu "Subtitle", Set Subtitle to what you like.
4. Click the "Setting" and go to menu "Audio Track", Set audiotrack to what you like. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking 'Output folder'. The default output format is WMV, which natively supported by Zune. You can also hit "Setting -> Output settings", select other output formats you like (MP4, H.264, WMV7/8/9, MP3, WMA, etc.)
5. The converter will automaticly detect the main movie of your DVDs, it will popup with below window to let you make a decision, just keep the setting of "Record from movie start point" and output file size setting, the default setting is the best for good quality and compact output file size, click "Yes" to start ripping DVD to Zune video files.
Tips: You can also just record any part of movie by drag the slide bar to where you want to start, and click the "Convert" button, please select "Record from current time point". This provide you with more flexibility.
http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter3.gif
6. Find the .wmv or .mp4 file that DVD to Zune converter created and add it into your Zune software library.
7. Load the .mp4 or .wmv files to Zune by clicking 'Sync contenct to and from your Zune'. Done!
http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter4.gif
http://www.oursdownload.com/Zune-Vid...converter.html
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Share ：how to convert dvd and video to zuneQuote:
Originally Posted by sanjuanworm
1. Free download Zune Video Converter + DVD to Zune Suite at http://www.oursdownload.com/Zune-Vid...converter.html , install and launch.
http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter1.gif
2. Click DVD to Zune Converter component, load your DVD by clicking 'Open DVD' button or choosing 'Open DVD' from 'File' drop down menu, choose the DVD ROM in your PC, it will take you to the DVD menu in the player screen.
http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter2.gif
3. Click the "Setting" and go to menu "Subtitle", Set Subtitle to what you like.
4. Click the "Setting" and go to menu "Audio Track", Set audiotrack to what you like. To 'Output Folder', Enter the full pathname or choose the path where you want to save your video files by clicking 'Output folder'. The default output format is WMV, which natively supported by Zune. You can also hit "Setting -> Output settings", select other output formats you like (MP4, H.264, WMV7/8/9, MP3, WMA, etc.)
5. The converter will automaticly detect the main movie of your DVDs, it will popup with below window to let you make a decision, just keep the setting of "Record from movie start point" and output file size setting, the default setting is the best for good quality and compact output file size, click "Yes" to start ripping DVD to Zune video files.
Tips: You can also just record any part of movie by drag the slide bar to where you want to start, and click the "Convert" button, please select "Record from current time point". This provide you with more flexibility.
http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter3.gif
6. Find the .wmv or .mp4 file that DVD to Zune converter created and add it into your Zune software library.
7. Load the .mp4 or .wmv files to Zune by clicking 'Sync contenct to and from your Zune'. Done!
http://www.oursdownload.com/zuneconverter4.gif
http://www.oursdownload.com/Zune-Vid...converter.html
Have you convert some favorite dvds or videos to your ipod ?
go die asshole.Quote:
Originally Posted by goodfriend
This is technically true, but I still wouldn't mess with shaking/impacting your hard drive. I had a 4th generation Ipod that I dropped on the concrete once and it never worked right again after that. Even though they are pretty tough these days, they still have warnings against it, and the continuous shock of doing active sports with it possibly could be worse than a single hard impact. Anyways, the hard drive doesn't like cold and draws more power when cold. My 30gb has an extremely short battery life when skiing. This could be remedied by using a hot pack or using some kind of carrying pouch or inner pocket to try to keep it warm, but I haven't been able to get it to last too much longer. The solid state ipods handle the cold much better. The screen also broke on me from impact/cold, so a protective case is a good idea as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snow Dog
As far as size, I've had a shuffle that I just randomly put songs on for skiing and such, and I have a 30gb that I use for in the car or at work where I'd like access to a larger variety of music. I'm happy with both for these purposes.
Well I bought a 30gb video ipod this summer. I like it a lot, but don't really need all that space. I ended up getting a free 8gb nano from one of those promotion sites, they totally work by the way. 8gb's just about right for me, the screen is sweet and the nano is tiny. I'm thinking of keeping it, especially because it will be awesome for skiing and selling the 30gb. Video and pictures are pretty sweet, I've yet to fly with it yet, but I could see that being really nice.
Hey goodfriend! Why don't you post that tutorial five more times?
But seriously, my sister gave me a shuffle for X-mas and I gave it to my wife. Luckily our Honda Element has an auxilliary plug in for the stereo. Going from ten cd's on the sun visor sleave to the shuffle is neato.
Just a few years ago sub-gig players were 100 bucks. Now we are arguing whether 30 gigs is excessive. I'll get the most gigs I can for the dough.
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Originally Posted by EVC_CO
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Originally Posted by Dudley
dfinn...i realize you did not address your question to me and that i may be too late for your question posed back in december, but i wanted to give a counterpoint to EVC_CO and Dudley's posts.Quote:
Originally Posted by dfinn
A few years back, I used to ski, bike and run with a 20GB iPod. I never had a severe crash/drop. In just under one year, the iPod stopped working. A local Apple store replaced it without question. The replacement, which was treated even more gently, stopped working in approximately 3 months. I took it into the Apple store and was told they were doing me a favor by replacing it for me. I was shocked that there is no warranty on a replaced unit -- only the 1-year warranty from ORIGINAL date of purchase applies.
The 3rd unit I had actually sat on my desk for 90+% of its life, as I had been using a shuffle most of the time. It crapped out in under one year, and I was S.O.L. at this point. I tried the "drop" trick, which actually did revive it for some time...but eventually it was completely dead. I sold it on eBay for parts.
The 3rd one did not see any use outside of my car. Apple tech support told me that I really should never have it above 90 degrees, or below 45 or so. They also told me that it's not really meant for activities like running. (Umm...it's a portable music player, and they sell accessories like arm-bands for running.)
I realized that devices with moving parts/hard drives/non-solid-state memory are not compatible with my lifestyle. I will never buy another.
None of the devices I had were treated particularly harshly; none suffered any significant drops. I do think that the cumulative effect of tons of little bumps (whether running, skiing, or just sitting on the console in my truck) eventually result in too many bad sectors on the HDD.
I've been using a Nano, happily, for the last 3+ years. With the storage capacity of flash-based devices increasing and costs decreasing, I see no reason not to go with one.
If one does choose to go with a HDD-based player, then I highly recommend backing up all important files frequently.