Software for Ipod

SRTDodge05 · 10-24-2006, 06:23 PM

I have a ipod and i cant stand the itunes software. Is there any other software i can use in windows?

Alcyon · 12-14-2006, 02:01 PM

I am also interested in this topic.

I have a 20GB iRiver that is just not large enough anymore. The great thing about the iRiver is that I can connect it to any computer by USB and it acts as a hot-swappable external hard drive. Able to transfer any type of file to it and still keep its music playing capability. You load mp3's onto through Windows Explorer.

Is there anything that lets the iPod do this? That 80GB is looking tempting, but only if I can have this feature.

Hope we get a response here.

Alcyon · 12-14-2006, 02:03 PM

I have a 20GB iRiver that is just not large enough anymore. The great thing about the iRiver is that I can connect it to any computer by USB and it acts as a hot-swappable external hard drive. Able to transfer any type of file to it and still keep its music playing capability. You load mp3's onto through Windows Explorer.

Is there anything that lets the iPod do this? That 80GB is tempting, but only if I can have this feature.

Thanks for replies in advance.

yamawho · 12-14-2006, 02:17 PM

You need an app to hack into the iPod to do this but it can be done.

Here is a link to a thread that has some interesting links ...

http://www.abxzone.com/forums/audio-...highlight=iwho

yamawho · 12-14-2006, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRTDodge05

I have a ipod and i cant stand the itunes software. Is there any other software i can use in windows?

Here is a good place to start ...

All things iPod, iTunes and beyond | iLounge

Alcyon, you are double posting ...

SRTDodge05 · 12-14-2006, 03:24 PM

i gave up on ipod stuff, im going to try something else just isnt worth my time.

Alcyon · 12-14-2006, 04:44 PM

Sorry for the double-posting, but I think I may have found an answer per your iLounge link. However, this hardly seems like a 'hack' so I am not sure if this does the same thing. Maybe you can tell me if it does?

Beginner’s Guide to Using iPods as Hard Disks

It says you can transfer things (not just mp3) to and from the iPod through Explorer without having to use iTunes at all. Will this acheive the features I am concerned about?

Thanks!

*EDIT*: Futhermore, after setting up the iPod in the described manner from the tutorial, will the iPod be able to connect to any XP based machine in the same way? Or do I have to set up iTunes with the same settings on each machine?

yamawho · 12-14-2006, 04:51 PM

The iPod is my son's baby ...

I remember reading somewhere that doing this will void your warranty if you care about that sort of thing.

Scottie P · 12-14-2006, 04:59 PM

I know that there is a plug in for iPods that mean you can use Winamp with your iPod instead of iTunes. Winamp is a great piece of software - try it out if you haven't already. You should be able to Google search for the Winamp iPod plugin if it isn't obviously on the Winamp website.

Scottie P

yamawho · 12-14-2006, 07:13 PM

I keep hearing that Winamp is riddled with spyware ...

Is it ?

**k0NG0** · 12-14-2006, 08:10 PM

I use v5.31 and I haven't any spyware. I used the 5.30 version with the Winamp Library (that I believe is required to get this iPod support) and it didn't have any spyware either. The installers pretty transparent and you can tweak the preferences pretty much any way you want.

Still is my default audio player. Wouldn't trade it...

Alcyon · 12-14-2006, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yamawho

The iPod is my son's baby ...

I remember reading somewhere that doing this will void your warranty if you care about that sort of thing.

If it is a setting within iTunes, could it really void the warranty??

10-24-2006, 06:23 PM	#1
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Alcyon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 159	I am also interested in this topic. I have a 20GB iRiver that is just not large enough anymore. The great thing about the iRiver is that I can connect it to any computer by USB and it acts as a hot-swappable external hard drive. Able to transfer any type of file to it and still keep its music playing capability. You load mp3's onto through Windows Explorer. Is there anything that lets the iPod do this? That 80GB is looking tempting, but only if I can have this feature. Hope we get a response here. __________________ 64 X2 3800+ \| MSI K8N Diamond Plus \| Zalman 9500 Antec P180 case \| Seasonic S12 500w \| 2x 1GB OCZ4002048ELDCPE 2-3-2-5 74GB Raptor \| 250GB WD SE16 \| 320GB WD SATA PNY QuadroFX 560 \| LiteOn 5236v 52x+16xDVD \| NEC 3540A 16xDL-DVDrw 19" Samsung 915N \| 19" Wide Acer AL1916W \| Korg Kontrol49 [on to-do list: Core 2 Duo E6600, MSI 975 board, Mushkin Redline DDR2-1000] Soon-to-be Sidekick: Dell Precision M90 when Merom arrives
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Alcyon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 159	iPod question... I have a 20GB iRiver that is just not large enough anymore. The great thing about the iRiver is that I can connect it to any computer by USB and it acts as a hot-swappable external hard drive. Able to transfer any type of file to it and still keep its music playing capability. You load mp3's onto through Windows Explorer. Is there anything that lets the iPod do this? That 80GB is tempting, but only if I can have this feature. Thanks for replies in advance. __________________ 64 X2 3800+ \| MSI K8N Diamond Plus \| Zalman 9500 Antec P180 case \| Seasonic S12 500w \| 2x 1GB OCZ4002048ELDCPE 2-3-2-5 74GB Raptor \| 250GB WD SE16 \| 320GB WD SATA PNY QuadroFX 560 \| LiteOn 5236v 52x+16xDVD \| NEC 3540A 16xDL-DVDrw 19" Samsung 915N \| 19" Wide Acer AL1916W \| Korg Kontrol49 [on to-do list: Core 2 Duo E6600, MSI 975 board, Mushkin Redline DDR2-1000] Soon-to-be Sidekick: Dell Precision M90 when Merom arrives
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yamawho Linux user Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 4,093	You need an app to hack into the iPod to do this but it can be done. Here is a link to a thread that has some interesting links ... http://www.abxzone.com/forums/audio-...highlight=iwho __________________
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12-14-2006, 03:24 PM	#6
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12-14-2006, 04:44 PM	#7
Alcyon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 159	Sorry for the double-posting, but I think I may have found an answer per your iLounge link. However, this hardly seems like a 'hack' so I am not sure if this does the same thing. Maybe you can tell me if it does? Beginner’s Guide to Using iPods as Hard Disks It says you can transfer things (not just mp3) to and from the iPod through Explorer without having to use iTunes at all. Will this acheive the features I am concerned about? Thanks! EDIT: Futhermore, after setting up the iPod in the described manner from the tutorial, will the iPod be able to connect to any XP based machine in the same way? Or do I have to set up iTunes with the same settings on each machine? __________________ 64 X2 3800+ \| MSI K8N Diamond Plus \| Zalman 9500 Antec P180 case \| Seasonic S12 500w \| 2x 1GB OCZ4002048ELDCPE 2-3-2-5 74GB Raptor \| 250GB WD SE16 \| 320GB WD SATA PNY QuadroFX 560 \| LiteOn 5236v 52x+16xDVD \| NEC 3540A 16xDL-DVDrw 19" Samsung 915N \| 19" Wide Acer AL1916W \| Korg Kontrol49 [on to-do list: Core 2 Duo E6600, MSI 975 board, Mushkin Redline DDR2-1000] Soon-to-be Sidekick: Dell Precision M90 when Merom arrives
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yamawho Linux user Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 4,093	The iPod is my son's baby ... I remember reading somewhere that doing this will void your warranty if you care about that sort of thing. __________________
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12-14-2006, 04:59 PM	#9
Scottie P I'm no expert Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 407	I know that there is a plug in for iPods that mean you can use Winamp with your iPod instead of iTunes. Winamp is a great piece of software - try it out if you haven't already. You should be able to Google search for the Winamp iPod plugin if it isn't obviously on the Winamp website. Scottie P
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12-14-2006, 07:13 PM	#10
yamawho Linux user Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 4,093	I keep hearing that Winamp is riddled with spyware ... Is it ? __________________
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12-14-2006, 08:10 PM	#11
k0NG0 Remembering TQ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 13,750	I use v5.31 and I haven't any spyware. I used the 5.30 version with the Winamp Library (that I believe is required to get this iPod support) and it didn't have any spyware either. The installers pretty transparent and you can tweak the preferences pretty much any way you want. Still is my default audio player. Wouldn't trade it... __________________ Use Firefox - "the one that blocks all the schmutz" Feeling multicore elation? Remember this correlation: Amdahl's Law.
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