Is it possible to use iPod with a PC? I don't have a Mac...

RonOnGuitar · Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 1916

Chris, check this out to see if may be of any use -

EPHPOD

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Anyone know? Thank you!

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Wow thanks Ron!! It looks like software to be able to upload songs to the iPod.

It also begs me to ask;

Is there a Windows equivalent to iPod I wonder?

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The forums seem quite interesting on that site. It's all a tad complicated isn't it? Just wanting to get an iPod as a present for my true love and not have to spend hours working stuff out....

Oh yes I have a firewall on the big computer!!

RonOnGuitar · Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 1916

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I have a firewall on the big computer

That's good, Chris - but "firewire" is a way to connect devices -a firewall is to prevent them from connecting, hahaha!

Perhaps a Windows equivalent might be Musicmatch Jukebox??

I bet Herr Burn will have more insight on Mac2Win interface stuff than I - you're right, it can get complicated!!

RonOnGuitar · Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 1916

In looking over Apple's Ipod site, I found the connector I mentioned; I don't know if it transfers 2way or just from Win to Ipod. And I don't know if this just works when connected up or if you need software to "make it go".

Ipod dock connector - Windows

RonOnGuitar · Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 1916

Oh, yeah - you'll need a "firewire" interface to work with the software (or any other like software) linked to in my previous post.

Do you know if your PC has a firewire port, Chris? If not, I believe you'll need something that will convert one of your USB ports to firewire (to interface with the IPod).

An adaptor something like this or one among these.

Edited by: RonOnGuitar at: 5/19/04 4:24

4teetoo · Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 195

chris, i have a creative nomad 2 XL, that is windows-based, and has 20 gigs of storage space. it stores/plays mp3s and is also a hard drive for file storage.

.what.would.u.do.if.u.weren't.afraid.

purge.

grasp.

incite.

droolymutt

ok.

This is all waaAAaay too complicated.

Forget the iPod, Chris..

Get him one of these...:

That's what I use....

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RonOnGuitar · Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 1916

I think you're on to something there, Drooly. But I think you'd need an analogue-digital interface connection for Windows for best audio quality! Maybe could pick one up at Radio Shack, harharhar.

For hardware, a zipdrive or someother simple storage unit that connects via USB, would work much easier. Not as cool as an Ipod as a gift, tho.

Hmmm...my family had a Victrola - cabinet standing type, we used to play those thick Edison Record's 78s on it. Great good fun.

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You know what he can just borrow my MD player!! This is so complicated!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Thanks for all the advice guys!! Now what to buy, what to buy....