ipod

patbhoy · 28-09-2010, 14:06

I picked up an ipod at a car boot sale at the weekend, it came with a cable that connects to a usb port on my computer.
I plugged it in and it charged up fine and is working ok, thing is, i would like to delete the music that is on it and load my own but dont have a clue where to start.
Give me a socket set or a set of spanners and i'll tackle anything but technology leaves me stumped.
Can anyone out there tell me how i go about downloading music onto it

theron · 28-09-2010, 14:16

To manage the iPod download and install iTunes from here:

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

patbhoy · 28-09-2010, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by theron

To manage the iPod download and install iTunes from here:

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Thanks Theron, I'll have a play around and see how i go.

dinky · 28-09-2010, 15:23

Itunes can be so a pain in the ar*e,having to convert diffrent formats to play on it.But there again had one for 8 yrs and still going strong.

patbhoy · 28-09-2010, 15:41

I've managed to delete everthing and restore it to factory settings, i'm in the process of importing a cd but it looks as though it could take ages, its telling me it will take 1.2hrs, is this right.

patbhoy · 28-09-2010, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by patbhoy

I've managed to delete everthing and restore it to factory settings, i'm in the process of importing a cd but it looks as though it could take ages, its telling me it will take 1.2hrs, is this right.

I thought it seemed long when it said it would take 1.2hrs to upload a cd.
Its taken that to load 3 tracks, something dont seem right.

(RIP) PLANK · 28-09-2010, 18:51

what's an ipod

I know my youngest son keeps leaving them in his pockets and they end up in the washing machine!

Deleted account DD · 28-09-2010, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

what's an ipod

Its all part of the apple cult.

Anything with an apple logo including macintosh reds produces an instant erection amongst some people.

clivvy · 28-09-2010, 19:14

i used media player with my iPOD, and a little £10 plugin to enable that feature as its way better than iTunes. As for your CD, best thing is to rip the CD using media player, and if you must use itunes, just point it at yoru music folder and transfer to ipod that way.

the media player plugin can be bought here http://www.mgtek.com/dopisp/

patbhoy · 28-09-2010, 19:16

I thought at £5 it was a good buy but i have been uploading a cd to itunes, its now been running for 3.5hrs and has only uploaded 6 out of 21 tracks.
Aint technology great

clivvy · 28-09-2010, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by patbhoy

I thought at £5 it was a good buy but i have been uploading a cd to itunes, its now been running for 3.5hrs and has only uploaded 6 out of 21 tracks.
Aint technology great

thats not right buddy, itunes is screwing up as it does!! PERSONALLY, id cancel that job, and rip it via media player....but its up to you!

briggie · 28-09-2010, 20:16

i use aresta , ( its free

) ... i then either burn to a cd , or download as mp3

patbhoy · 28-09-2010, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by clivvy

i used media player with my iPOD, and a little £10 plugin to enable that feature as its way better than iTunes. As for your CD, best thing is to rip the CD using media player, and if you must use itunes, just point it at yoru music folder and transfer to ipod that way.

the media player plugin can be bought here http://www.mgtek.com/dopisp/

Gave it a try m8 but as i said fine with a set of spanners but not technology so did'nt have a clue what to do.
I managed to rip the cd to media player but was fecked after that.

clivvy · 29-09-2010, 07:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by patbhoy

Gave it a try m8 but as i said fine with a set of spanners but not technology so did'nt have a clue what to do.
I managed to rip the cd to media player but was fecked after that.

well, fret not. if you use that plug in form that website, it intergrates with media player. so, you rip your cd, and it goes into a music folder, media player knows this and when you open it, theres your music. the rip shouldnt take more than 10 mins or so. Then, you plug in your ipod, media player will pick it up and give you various sync option-i dont allow mine to sync, so turn that off. all you do then is navigate to yoru music in media player, select an album, and drag it to sync, when ready, hit the sync button and away it goes..

ill take some screen shots tonight of the process for you if it helps and post them back here...

patbhoy · 29-09-2010, 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by clivvy

well, fret not. if you use that plug in form that website, it intergrates with media player. so, you rip your cd, and it goes into a music folder, media player knows this and when you open it, theres your music. the rip shouldnt take more than 10 mins or so. Then, you plug in your ipod, media player will pick it up and give you various sync option-i dont allow mine to sync, so turn that off. all you do then is navigate to yoru music in media player, select an album, and drag it to sync, when ready, hit the sync button and away it goes..

ill take some screen shots tonight of the process for you if it helps and post them back here...

Thanks m8

28-09-2010, 14:06	#1
patbhoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bridge of Weir, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR SE 2.8TD Posts: 526	ipod I picked up an ipod at a car boot sale at the weekend, it came with a cable that connects to a usb port on my computer. I plugged it in and it charged up fine and is working ok, thing is, i would like to delete the music that is on it and load my own but dont have a clue where to start. Give me a socket set or a set of spanners and i'll tackle anything but technology leaves me stumped. Can anyone out there tell me how i go about downloading music onto it

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28-09-2010, 14:16	#2
theron Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 98	To manage the iPod download and install iTunes from here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

28-09-2010, 15:23	#4
dinky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE Vehicle: t20 lwb Posts: 1,238	Itunes can be so a pain in the ar*e,having to convert diffrent formats to play on it.But there again had one for 8 yrs and still going strong.

28-09-2010, 15:41	#5
patbhoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bridge of Weir, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR SE 2.8TD Posts: 526	I've managed to delete everthing and restore it to factory settings, i'm in the process of importing a cd but it looks as though it could take ages, its telling me it will take 1.2hrs, is this right.

28-09-2010, 18:51	#7
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	what's an ipod I know my youngest son keeps leaving them in his pockets and they end up in the washing machine!

28-09-2010, 19:14	#9
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	i used media player with my iPOD, and a little £10 plugin to enable that feature as its way better than iTunes. As for your CD, best thing is to rip the CD using media player, and if you must use itunes, just point it at yoru music folder and transfer to ipod that way. the media player plugin can be bought here http://www.mgtek.com/dopisp/

28-09-2010, 19:16	#10
patbhoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bridge of Weir, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR SE 2.8TD Posts: 526	I thought at £5 it was a good buy but i have been uploading a cd to itunes, its now been running for 3.5hrs and has only uploaded 6 out of 21 tracks. Aint technology great

28-09-2010, 20:16	#12
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	i use aresta , ( its free ) ... i then either burn to a cd , or download as mp3