Do I need any thing else
Posted by: stevie d on 23 November 2004
Hello
Well it looks like I will fianlly be getting an ipod this Xmas as I still have not bought one. What I wanted to know is do I need anything else to go with it? For example if I do get one can I just link it to a PC and then transfer all my tunes? Surely it's not that easy
Also I have seen mentioned 'itunes' what the feck is this and do you have to buy it as an add on?
Excuse my ignorance on this subject but I have tried the search facility and it is not working at the moment.
Thanks
Steve
Well it looks like I will fianlly be getting an ipod this Xmas as I still have not bought one. What I wanted to know is do I need anything else to go with it? For example if I do get one can I just link it to a PC and then transfer all my tunes? Surely it's not that easy
Also I have seen mentioned 'itunes' what the feck is this and do you have to buy it as an add on?Excuse my ignorance on this subject but I have tried the search facility and it is not working at the moment.
Thanks
Steve
Posted on: 23 November 2004 by seagull
You'll be lucky to find one in time for Xmas - they're like hen's teeth at the moment.
Obviously this year's toy.
Obviously this year's toy.
Posted on: 23 November 2004 by Two-Sheds
iTunes is free. It can be downloaded here or if you buy an iPod it will have a CD with iTunes on it. If all your mmusic is in mp3 already then it's pretty easy. You import the mp3's into iTunes (tell it the location of your mp3's) then just drag and drop them onto your iPod or let if left in auto sync then it will copy automatically.
You don't really need anthing else to play music. I got my iPod about a year ago and I hear they have become a bit stingy with what you get with it now. When I got mine (40 gig version) I got a docking station, a case and a wired remote (volume control, play, pause and skip on a little wire which you then plug headphones into). A friend got a 40 gig one a week or so ago and only got the docking station with it.
You don't really need anthing else to play music. I got my iPod about a year ago and I hear they have become a bit stingy with what you get with it now. When I got mine (40 gig version) I got a docking station, a case and a wired remote (volume control, play, pause and skip on a little wire which you then plug headphones into). A friend got a 40 gig one a week or so ago and only got the docking station with it.
Posted on: 23 November 2004 by Basil
What if you're still running 98se?
Posted on: 23 November 2004 by stevie d
Cheers Two-Sheds
What is the price of the ipod over in Toronto and does it come with any UK power leads (or can they be bought?)
My grandad lives over there and I could get him to send me one over if the price is right.
Steve
What is the price of the ipod over in Toronto and does it come with any UK power leads (or can they be bought?)
My grandad lives over there and I could get him to send me one over if the price is right.
Steve
Posted on: 23 November 2004 by garyi
Steve your PC will need fire wire or a USB2 connection.
If USB2 you may need to spcify this at point of purchase.
Just drag your tunes into itunes then connect the pod, it really is that easy.
As to getting one, probably the apple store www.apple.com/ukstore
Or the apple store in Regents street London, I have to confess places like John Lewis etc seem to have totally ran out of them.
If USB2 you may need to spcify this at point of purchase.
Just drag your tunes into itunes then connect the pod, it really is that easy.
As to getting one, probably the apple store www.apple.com/ukstore
Or the apple store in Regents street London, I have to confess places like John Lewis etc seem to have totally ran out of them.
Posted on: 23 November 2004 by garyi
p.s. in preperation ofr getting an ipod you can download itunes as mentioned above and start importing your tunes now, you can specify settings in the prefs of the application for importing from CD.
Once you have dragged your current tunes in the library you can delete the originals as itunes will copy them into its own space.
Once you have dragged your current tunes in the library you can delete the originals as itunes will copy them into its own space.
Posted on: 23 November 2004 by Two-Sheds
The prices are the same in Canada wherever you go so if you want to check the prices then you may as well check the apple online store. Thats where I got mine from and they do free engraving on the back of it.
Don't bother buying the international power adapter kit since it's way over priced for what it is. The AC adapter is build in two parts, one part has an AC input and the output to the iPod and the other part is the plug and has an output to fit into the other parts input. You should just be able to get one of these and you should be fine. I've taken my iPod to UK (and other places in Europe) and had no problems charging it with an adapter plug.
Don't bother buying the international power adapter kit since it's way over priced for what it is. The AC adapter is build in two parts, one part has an AC input and the output to the iPod and the other part is the plug and has an output to fit into the other parts input. You should just be able to get one of these and you should be fine. I've taken my iPod to UK (and other places in Europe) and had no problems charging it with an adapter plug.
Posted on: 23 November 2004 by NaimDropper
It also charges nicely on the firewire connection. Maybe not as fast, but if you leave your computer on, just leave the iPod docked and it will charge like a charm.
So, you don't really need the "international" charger thingy.
For $275 US I got my 20G version from Amazon and free shipping. But no dock was included so I bought one ($40). They want another $40 for a case but I found one for $17. Hasn't arrived yet. It is a must for those things.
I think the 40G version is around $370 right now and they are in stock. Don't know what it would take to get one to you unless you had someone stateside to order and then send on to you.
I also bought an FM converter for the car (Belkin) and its total crap. I'm going to get rid of it as quickly as I can make a connection to the line in of my factory stereo.
BTW, mine survived a 1m drop on the concrete. Wasn't playing at the time (thank goodness!) but aside from a couple of pock marks on the side it is fine.
Don't try this at home...
David
So, you don't really need the "international" charger thingy.
For $275 US I got my 20G version from Amazon and free shipping. But no dock was included so I bought one ($40). They want another $40 for a case but I found one for $17. Hasn't arrived yet. It is a must for those things.
I think the 40G version is around $370 right now and they are in stock. Don't know what it would take to get one to you unless you had someone stateside to order and then send on to you.
I also bought an FM converter for the car (Belkin) and its total crap. I'm going to get rid of it as quickly as I can make a connection to the line in of my factory stereo.
BTW, mine survived a 1m drop on the concrete. Wasn't playing at the time (thank goodness!) but aside from a couple of pock marks on the side it is fine.
Don't try this at home...
David
Posted on: 26 November 2004 by Martin Payne
quote:
Originally posted by NaimDropper:
It also charges nicely on the firewire connection. Maybe not as fast, but if you leave your computer on, just leave the iPod docked and it will charge like a charm.
David,
I'm not sure about firewire, but with USB on my machine I can set it up so the USB ports are still powered when the machine is in standby. (Needs a jumper set on the motherboard).
cheers, Martin
E-mail:- MartinPayne (at) Dial.Pipex.com. Put "Naim" in the title.
Posted on: 27 November 2004 by MarkEJ
Just like to make the point that if adding a card for FireWire (should cost about 25 quid), make sure that the sockets provided are "6 pin" rather than "4 pin". There is no difference in the cables, but the extra pins will provide the charging power, provided the card supports this (most will).
Oh, and the above is for a FireWire 400 card -- you don't need FireWire 800 (twice the speed, slightly different connectors, electrically compatible).
Oh, and the above is for a FireWire 400 card -- you don't need FireWire 800 (twice the speed, slightly different connectors, electrically compatible).