Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?
Thanks for the great recommendations. I ended up at 5-Below today and found the Speck Toughskin for $5, along with a wall power supply and a 12v charger, also $5 each. I'll work on the cable this week. We appreciate your sharing your experiences. Richard P. b_ wrote: You can buy cases online and locally from $1 to $30, sometimes for the same case--nice ones can be found for $20. Same for iPod car chargers. Got one at the 5-Below cheapo store, and see them at Target, etc. If your car stereo has an audio input jack, then all you need is an audio cable, minijack male to male, found at Radio Shack, KMart, etc. Plug into car audio jack and iPod headphone jack. Not iPod ready :-( ?? We have two solutions. One car has both cassette player and CD, so we use a cassette audio adapter. Otherwise we use FM transmitters. Monster iCarPlay devices are excellent--Cavan's was ~$30. iRiver's is OK in my truck. I like my old Arkon because it goes down to 87.4 FM--no interference. There are lots of other brands of better or worse quality. Some devices are chargers/docks/transmitters all in one. more details: http://ilounge.com/ This is all great information. I've narrowed it down to the 2nd Gen Nano 8GB which looks like it will do all that is needed. As far as accessories go, where is the best place to get them? The Apple Store offers the Belkin case online: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=2C26E916nplm=TL349LL/A The car/stereo connector cable, will any cable do or is it special to Apple. Apple wants $20 for it. Also, is the Apple Care Protection plan recommended? Downloaded the iTunes last night so I'm ready there. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?
As for accessories you can find things all over. Even stores that do not sell anything from Apple may have a large selection of iPod accessories. For example, Radio Shack has a large collection of iPod accessories, but no iPods. They are probably working hard to change that. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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I love my 4g nano, but would recommend something larger. You don't really want to have to manage playlist. You just want to sync. A colleague recently replaced his iPod with a nano. He loves it, but worries that it is so small that he may lose it. A co-worker's husband gave her an iPod for Christmas with with photos and tunes from their courtship. She cried. Evil man setting such high standards for the rest of us. I did that last Christmas except that I loaded it with pictures of our kids and family and all her favorite music. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?
You can buy cases online and locally from $1 to $30, sometimes for the same case--nice ones can be found for $20. Same for iPod car chargers. Got one at the 5-Below cheapo store, and see them at Target, etc. If your car stereo has an audio input jack, then all you need is an audio cable, minijack male to male, found at Radio Shack, KMart, etc. Plug into car audio jack and iPod headphone jack. Not iPod ready :-( ?? We have two solutions. One car has both cassette player and CD, so we use a cassette audio adapter. Otherwise we use FM transmitters. Monster iCarPlay devices are excellent--Cavan's was ~$30. iRiver's is OK in my truck. I like my old Arkon because it goes down to 87.4 FM--no interference. There are lots of other brands of better or worse quality. Some devices are chargers/docks/transmitters all in one. more details: http://ilounge.com/ This is all great information. I've narrowed it down to the 2nd Gen Nano 8GB which looks like it will do all that is needed. As far as accessories go, where is the best place to get them? The Apple Store offers the Belkin case online: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=2C26E916nplm=TL349LL/A The car/stereo connector cable, will any cable do or is it special to Apple. Apple wants $20 for it. Also, is the Apple Care Protection plan recommended? Downloaded the iTunes last night so I'm ready there. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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I found some nice *really* cheap cases at autozone of all places. Mike On Dec 15, 2007 12:10 PM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for accessories you can find things all over. Even stores that do not sell anything from Apple may have a large selection of iPod accessories. For example, Radio Shack has a large collection of iPod accessories, but no iPods. They are probably working hard to change that. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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I have just found out that my wife would like (read: is expecting), an iPod for Christmas. I know next to nothing about them... The good news is that it is hard to go wrong with an iPod. Tey are uniformly well designed. The main issues you have to look at are storage capacity and controls. The smallest Shuffle has no screen so it won't let you pick specific songs. The Nano now has all the features of the big iPods, including video playing. I'm not sure if it will play video on a TV, like the big iPods do. The Classic iPods big selling point is massive storage. The Touch is the coolest iPod of the future. Some people prefer the Nano or Classic because they can be operated by touch without removing it from a pocket. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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Radio Shack does have iPods on the web page and they had them in the local store when I last looked. I wonder if they sold out or a local franchise just didn't stock them. On Dec 15, 2007 2:10 PM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for accessories you can find things all over. Even stores that do not sell anything from Apple may have a large selection of iPod accessories. For example, Radio Shack has a large collection of iPod accessories, but no iPods. They are probably working hard to change that. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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Santa sez that I've been a good boy this year, as a result I'm gonna get a 160gig iPod Classic. Cool beans, my entire collection of CDs will fit on it in Apple Lossless format. Phar Out. Bart - Original Message - From: Paula Minor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 9:07 PM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations? I'm ashamed to say I can't leave home without my 30GB video iPod. I've got my entire CD collect I never leave home without my 60 gb video iPod, either...and I only have 10gb left! If you get your wife a gift cert. for Audible.com she'll get hooked on audio books too. I think now you have to get what they call the Classic ipod to get a similar one. I was really wanting an iPOd touch before they came out but they don't have nearly enough storage on them and no buttons that enable you to turn it on and off or go back and forward without looking at the screen. So, I'll stick with what I have. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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If the car stereo takes a standard head phone jack then any cable will do. You may have to look for a second gen nano. Some stores probably still have them but I think the Apple store is pretty much all 3rd gen. As for accessories you can find things all over. The Apple Store is a good place to look. They have a bunch of things in Five Below which vary widely in quality but there is a good variety. MicroCentre has lots of accessories as well. I have an alarm clock with an iPod dock/Clock Radio I got at Bed Bath and Beyond which is very nice. Borders has a Sony Dock/Clock Radio for $99.99. Lots of stuff at the Sharper Image. I got a really nice hard case at The Container Store for $5 for my wife's Nano. On Dec 14, 2007 1:11 PM, Richard P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is all great information. I've narrowed it down to the 2nd Gen Nano 8GB which looks like it will do all that is needed. As far as accessories go, where is the best place to get them? The Apple Store offers the Belkin case online: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=2C26E916nplm=TL349LL/A The car/stereo connector cable, will any cable do or is it special to Apple. Apple wants $20 for it. Also, is the Apple Care Protection plan recommended? Downloaded the iTunes last night so I'm ready there. Thanks, Richard P. John wrote: You can start preparing for the purchase by downloading iTunes- It is freeware. http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ Don't forget to get a case and a method to play in the car. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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This is all great information. I've narrowed it down to the 2nd Gen Nano 8GB which looks like it will do all that is needed. As far as accessories go, where is the best place to get them? The Apple Store offers the Belkin case online: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=2C26E916nplm=TL349LL/A The car/stereo connector cable, will any cable do or is it special to Apple. Apple wants $20 for it. Also, is the Apple Care Protection plan recommended? Downloaded the iTunes last night so I'm ready there. Thanks, Richard P. John wrote: You can start preparing for the purchase by downloading iTunes- It is freeware. http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ Don't forget to get a case and a method to play in the car. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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I love my 4g nano, but would recommend something larger. You don't really want to have to manage playlist. You just want to sync. A co-worker's husband gave her an iPod for Christmas with with photos and tunes from their courtship. She cried. Evil man setting such high standards for the rest of us. David Newhall Falls Church, VA * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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That would be a tough act to follow, especially at this late date. At least I know what to shoot for. We got the 8GB so that should hold us for a bit. Richard P. David wrote: I love my 4g nano, but would recommend something larger. You don't really want to have to manage playlist. You just want to sync. A co-worker's husband gave her an iPod for Christmas with with photos and tunes from their courtship. She cried. Evil man setting such high standards for the rest of us. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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I'm ashamed to say I can't leave home without my 30GB video iPod. I've got my entire CD collection (about 180 CD's--2185 songs, plus 1 movie 3 video games) on it. I've still got 17GB free. It was about $250 when I bought it 2 years ago. The Nano ($150) does have a video screen, but it's so small I don't think it's worth it. A Shuffle is about $80, no video can hold about 240 songs. You can import songs through the free iTunes software (Mac PC), either from the store or your CD's. It's pretty easy. david David Turk Manager, Preservation Imaging Services Indiana Historical Society 450 W. Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 232-4592 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Announcements and Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard P. Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:51 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations? I have just found out that my wife would like (read: is expecting), an iPod for Christmas. I know next to nothing about them other than that they store and play music. In looking at the Apple website, I would think that something like the iPod Nano would suffice; something that would handle a decent amount of songs and is able to select songs if wanted. No video involved at this point. I just don't know what's involved in the process of getting music into the iPod , and/or is there a better one than others as far as ease of use and so on. Any thoughts, reviews or recommendations will be welcome. Thanks in advance. Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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You can start preparing for the purchase by downloading iTunes- It is freeware. http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ Yo can now start to transfer your CD collection to a hard drive. This will take a long time if you have a large collection so cherry pick her favorites to do first. I have a PC with a CD and DVD drive so I rotate through alternating the drives so it goes a bit faster. The good news is that iTunes is pretty good at attaching titles to the files so it isn't that much work. When I gave my wife her iPod (4 GB Nano) last year I had it fully charged and full of Christmas music and other music. I would throw on an audio book she would really like to hear as well. Don't forget to get a case and a method to play in the car. -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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On Dec 13, 2007, at 12:51 PM, Richard P. wrote: I have just found out that my wife would like (read: is expecting), an iPod for Christmas. I know next to nothing about them other than that they store and play music. In looking at the Apple website, I would think that something like the iPod Nano would suffice; something that would handle a decent amount of songs and is able to select songs if wanted. No video involved at this point. I just don't know what's involved in the process of getting music into the iPod , and/or is there a better one than others as far as ease of use and so on. Any thoughts, reviews or recommendations will be welcome. Thanks in advance. Richard P. In addition to storing all or selected choices your of music, (CDs, vinyl, even tapes) you canalso download podcasts through ITunes and other selected sites, most for free. Podcasts are recorded selections and segments of broadcast programs, many from NPR. These podcasts can be subscribed too and downloaded automatically each day, or week (example: The News of Lake Wobegon segment from Prairie Home Companion, after each broadcast). You can then sync your Ipod with new material. In addition to the broadcast podcasts, ITunes offers ITunes U, a collection of college level lectures from institutions all over the country Many of these have video of the lectures as well. For long trips in the car or plane, and being your own programming director, or listening to missed broadcasts away from your computer, you and our wife are making a great choice. Also there are downloadable books on tape from audible.com and other sites. Bill L'Hommedieu * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?
David, Are you saving your music as AAC or Apple Lossless? I ask because the Nano or Shuffle can only process AAC. The iPod Classic on the other hand can play Apple Lossless. Bart - Original Message - From: David Turk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations? I'm ashamed to say I can't leave home without my 30GB video iPod. I've got my entire CD collection (about 180 CD's--2185 songs, plus 1 movie 3 video games) on it. I've still got 17GB free. It was about $250 when I bought it 2 years ago. The Nano ($150) does have a video screen, but it's so small I don't think it's worth it. A Shuffle is about $80, no video can hold about 240 songs. You can import songs through the free iTunes software (Mac PC), either from the store or your CD's. It's pretty easy. david David Turk Manager, Preservation Imaging Services Indiana Historical Society 450 W. Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 232-4592 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Announcements and Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard P. Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:51 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations? I have just found out that my wife would like (read: is expecting), an iPod for Christmas. I know next to nothing about them other than that they store and play music. In looking at the Apple website, I would think that something like the iPod Nano would suffice; something that would handle a decent amount of songs and is able to select songs if wanted. No video involved at this point. I just don't know what's involved in the process of getting music into the iPod , and/or is there a better one than others as far as ease of use and so on. Any thoughts, reviews or recommendations will be welcome. Thanks in advance. Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?
my apple nano plays lossless...not that i ever do. Mike On Dec 13, 2007 2:35 PM, Site Guy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David, Are you saving your music as AAC or Apple Lossless? I ask because the Nano or Shuffle can only process AAC. The iPod Classic on the other hand can play Apple Lossless. Bart - Original Message - From: David Turk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations? I'm ashamed to say I can't leave home without my 30GB video iPod. I've got my entire CD collection (about 180 CD's--2185 songs, plus 1 movie 3 video games) on it. I've still got 17GB free. It was about $250 when I bought it 2 years ago. The Nano ($150) does have a video screen, but it's so small I don't think it's worth it. A Shuffle is about $80, no video can hold about 240 songs. You can import songs through the free iTunes software (Mac PC), either from the store or your CD's. It's pretty easy. david David Turk Manager, Preservation Imaging Services Indiana Historical Society 450 W. Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 232-4592 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Announcements and Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard P. Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:51 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations? I have just found out that my wife would like (read: is expecting), an iPod for Christmas. I know next to nothing about them other than that they store and play music. In looking at the Apple website, I would think that something like the iPod Nano would suffice; something that would handle a decent amount of songs and is able to select songs if wanted. No video involved at this point. I just don't know what's involved in the process of getting music into the iPod , and/or is there a better one than others as far as ease of use and so on. Any thoughts, reviews or recommendations will be welcome. Thanks in advance. Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands
Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?
I LOVE my iPod nano!! I have a 20GB iPod; my husband offers to lend me his 80GB video iPod, but I really like the Nano. It's small, light, and is the last pink one sold before the new ones were released. If I were buying a new iPod, I'd get the 8GB video Nano or the iPod touch for web, photos, video AND music and podcasts. I like the flash memory better than the hard drive. It's faster, and much easier to fast forward and go back in podcasts. The size of the Nano is perfect for me, although I wish I had video. The only color I'd consider is red; the others are too boring. I'll have to borrow my son's iPod touch when he gets his soon [I won't be bored with that, either]. Go to the Apple Store and play with the iPods. The Nano screen is remarkably clear and easy to see, although small. You can still get the 2nd gen Nanos online; they do audio and photos but no video. Install iTunes, select the iPod when it mounts, set prefs for sync or not. Easy. From iTunes, go to the iTunes store to find some podcasts. Many web sites also have links to their own podcasts. Betty I have just found out that my wife would like (read: is expecting), an iPod for Christmas. I know next to nothing about them other than that they store and play music. In looking at the Apple website, I would think that something like the iPod Nano would suffice; something that would handle a decent amount of songs and is able to select songs if wanted. No video involved at this point. I just don't know what's involved in the process of getting music into the iPod , and/or is there a better one than others as far as ease of use and so on. Any thoughts, reviews or recommendations will be welcome. Thanks in advance. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?
Just want to clarify this statement. My first reading was that AAC is the ONLY mode which the Nano or Shuffle can handle. But I think you only meant Lossless is not. Certainly they can handle MP3 formats as well. Also, if you have ripped CDs in the WMA format (i.e. you used Windows Media Player before), iTunes will automatically convert to AAC when you use File == Add Folder to Library. Site Guy wrote: David, Are you saving your music as AAC or Apple Lossless? I ask because the Nano or Shuffle can only process AAC. The iPod Classic on the other hand can play Apple Lossless. Bart * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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My bad, you are correct! It's the shuffle that Apple Lossless will not play on. Sorry Bart - Original Message - From: mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations? my apple nano plays lossless...not that i ever do. Mike On Dec 13, 2007 2:35 PM, Site Guy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David, Are you saving your music as AAC or Apple Lossless? I ask because the Nano or Shuffle can only process AAC. The iPod Classic on the other hand can play Apple Lossless. Bart - Original Message - From: David Turk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations? I'm ashamed to say I can't leave home without my 30GB video iPod. I've got my entire CD collection (about 180 CD's--2185 songs, plus 1 movie 3 video games) on it. I've still got 17GB free. It was about $250 when I bought it 2 years ago. The Nano ($150) does have a video screen, but it's so small I don't think it's worth it. A Shuffle is about $80, no video can hold about 240 songs. You can import songs through the free iTunes software (Mac PC), either from the store or your CD's. It's pretty easy. david David Turk Manager, Preservation Imaging Services Indiana Historical Society 450 W. Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 232-4592 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Announcements and Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard P. Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:51 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations? I have just found out that my wife would like (read: is expecting), an iPod for Christmas. I know next to nothing about them other than that they store and play music. In looking at the Apple website, I would think that something like the iPod Nano would suffice; something that would handle a decent amount of songs and is able to select songs if wanted. No video involved at this point. I just don't know what's involved in the process of getting music into the iPod , and/or is there a better one than others as far as ease of use and so on. Any thoughts, reviews or recommendations will be welcome. Thanks in advance. Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?
The only color I'd consider is red; the others are too boring. I'll have to borrow my son's iPod touch when he gets his soon [I won't be bored with that, either]. Go to the Apple Store and pl Woman after my own heart. I love color everywhere and having to choose between black or white really didn't thrill me. My video iPod had a wardrobe of exciting colors and patterned cases! I gave my son-in-law the new Nano for his birthday and he loves it. Tho small, the screen is sharp and clear. OH...and besides the audio books I mentioned earlier and tons of music, I also have a lot of photos, a number of video tutorials for photoshop, some tv shows and my address book and reminders on it. This version does it allalmost. Paula IN/USA Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO what a ride! Have a wonderful day! * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
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I'm ashamed to say I can't leave home without my 30GB video iPod. I've got my entire CD collect I never leave home without my 60 gb video iPod, either...and I only have 10gb left! If you get your wife a gift cert. for Audible.com she'll get hooked on audio books too. I think now you have to get what they call the Classic ipod to get a similar one. I was really wanting an iPOd touch before they came out but they don't have nearly enough storage on them and no buttons that enable you to turn it on and off or go back and forward without looking at the screen. So, I'll stick with what I have. Paula IN/USA Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO what a ride! Have a wonderful day! * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
