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    puttin music on my ipod

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by snowbrdkid, Oct 13, 2006.

  1. snowbrdkid

    snowbrdkid Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a free program besides itunes that i can use to put music on my ipod? Im just looking for a simple way to add music without too much hassle. Just plug in, add music, done kind of thing
     
    snowbrdkid, Oct 13, 2006
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  2. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    Not sure about free, but MediaFour's XPlay does let you do that sort of direct drag and drop of music directly.

    Someone else can definitely chime in on what the good free programs are for this.
     
    zadillo, Oct 13, 2006
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  3. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    i've used itunes, winamp and ephpod and ephpod so far is the best

    free, easy to use, intuitive
     
    drumfu, Oct 13, 2006
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  4. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    Sell the ipod, and buy a REAL mp3 player that doesn't come with all the rest of Apple's BS. ;)
     
    Syndrome, Oct 13, 2006
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  5. TedJ

    TedJ Asus fan in a can!

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    Or update your iPod using Rockbox. Extended functionality, extended codec support and most importantly, drag & drop. Been running it on my iRiver for around 12 months now and couldn't go back.
     
    TedJ, Oct 15, 2006
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  6. Bwen

    Bwen Notebook Evangelist

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    My iPod nano is only around 2 days old, should I install this on my new 2nd Gen nano?
     
    Bwen, Oct 16, 2006
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  7. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you specifically want the functionality provided by Rockbox, sure. If not though, and you're happy with the Nano, I don't see a specific reason to do it.
     
    zadillo, Oct 16, 2006
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  8. Leshii

    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    dude don't listen to all the iPod haters.

    I've had my iPod Video for about 4 months now and absolutely love it! wouldn't trade for anything else ;)

    I use iTunes, it's not that much of a hassle, really.
     
    Leshii, Oct 16, 2006
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  9. mach_zero

    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    Getting Rockbox installed on the iPod is definitely not for the faint of heart, but look into and see what you think. Just make sure that your specific gen of iPod is supported first. It is a very cool idea, but support for the iPod is relatively new, it was originally intended for iRiver players. I tried it and was not nearly as impressed as I thought I would be, but that could be just because it is not as well developed for other players.

    Yeah, do that and get one with Plays For Sure or Zune BS instead.
     
    mach_zero, Oct 16, 2006
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  10. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    You must try iShuffle. If you don't speak Spanish, you can change the site to English with the menu in the upper right corner. iShuffle is freeware, extremely easy to use, and you won't need iTunes on your computer. I use iShuffle myself and highly recommend it.

    Edit: I am using iShuffle with an iPod Shuffle and don't know if it works with other iPods.
     
    Fred from NYC, Oct 17, 2006
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  11. soldier0316

    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    You should definately go with ephpod.. it has more options then itunes and works like a charm. i prefer the iTunes UI though.
     
    soldier0316, Oct 17, 2006
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