Smoky
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I had been threatening for months to jettison my 3 year old 20 gig Creative Jukebox in favor of the 20 gig iPod. Finally did it yesterday, using the funds I received for some old ham gear (SB220 linear amp, gin pole, climbing belt, dip meter, 2 meter rig, etc).
I like the user interface but I was surprised to be disappointed by certain aspects. Apple must have some sort of deal with music providers that has caused them to make certain operations difficult.
On my old jukebox I could easily move files in either direction. But it appears to move files from the iPod to the PC requires 3rd party products.
Also I could directly delete items on the jukebox, either via PC software or directly on the jukebox menu. Unless I am missing something, Apple does not allow this.
Yesterday, just playing around and learning, I downloaded several folders of photos (I have the new color gen 5 version) onto the iPod. Then I suddenly realized they were consuming 18 of the 20 gigs. Expecting to just go in and delete them, I found the only way to get rid of them was to auto synch a small folder, thus directing iTunes to delete the iPod photos not finding a synch match.
First I tried synching to an empty folder because I do not want any photos for the time being on the iPod. I guess the iPod though it was helping me by telling me it could not synch until it had photos to synch. So for now I have to synch to a folder containing just one photo.
I find this ridiculous, but talking to some iPod owners who never owned anything else, they see it as the normal way to do things.
I am open to any tips from anyone who can relate to my concerns. I want to be able to move files back and forth easily between iPod and PC, and to have hassle free ways of deleting files on the iPod.
My normal mode has always been NOT to synch. Instead I keep a master database of music on my PC, and then download to the mp3 player whatever music I want active. I do keep large amounts of music on the mp3 player, but I am not anal about insisting that it match exactly what is on the PC. I actually have 3 master databases... my operative one, a backup on another hard drive, and occasional archive backups on DVD.
I am interested in learning the tricks of the trade in the iPod world.
I found a very nice wireless link that plugs into my cigarette lighter. It has a docking station for the iPod on a swivel base. Gives full digital readout in easy to read size, of the frequency in use. Can use any frequency, not limited to a few. Will memorize favorite frequencies. Also charges the iPod while in use.
I like the user interface but I was surprised to be disappointed by certain aspects. Apple must have some sort of deal with music providers that has caused them to make certain operations difficult.
On my old jukebox I could easily move files in either direction. But it appears to move files from the iPod to the PC requires 3rd party products.
Also I could directly delete items on the jukebox, either via PC software or directly on the jukebox menu. Unless I am missing something, Apple does not allow this.
Yesterday, just playing around and learning, I downloaded several folders of photos (I have the new color gen 5 version) onto the iPod. Then I suddenly realized they were consuming 18 of the 20 gigs. Expecting to just go in and delete them, I found the only way to get rid of them was to auto synch a small folder, thus directing iTunes to delete the iPod photos not finding a synch match.
First I tried synching to an empty folder because I do not want any photos for the time being on the iPod. I guess the iPod though it was helping me by telling me it could not synch until it had photos to synch. So for now I have to synch to a folder containing just one photo.
I find this ridiculous, but talking to some iPod owners who never owned anything else, they see it as the normal way to do things.
I am open to any tips from anyone who can relate to my concerns. I want to be able to move files back and forth easily between iPod and PC, and to have hassle free ways of deleting files on the iPod.
My normal mode has always been NOT to synch. Instead I keep a master database of music on my PC, and then download to the mp3 player whatever music I want active. I do keep large amounts of music on the mp3 player, but I am not anal about insisting that it match exactly what is on the PC. I actually have 3 master databases... my operative one, a backup on another hard drive, and occasional archive backups on DVD.
I am interested in learning the tricks of the trade in the iPod world.
I found a very nice wireless link that plugs into my cigarette lighter. It has a docking station for the iPod on a swivel base. Gives full digital readout in easy to read size, of the frequency in use. Can use any frequency, not limited to a few. Will memorize favorite frequencies. Also charges the iPod while in use.