What if you have two iPods and one iTunes? I am considering buying the Nano 5th Gen for my husband for his birthday. I own an old iPod Classic. We have both been using this up to now. So if I plug his new iPod into my iMac, what will iTunes do? Will it recognize this as a different iPod and we will be able to manage music on both? Or will he need his own iTunes to manage his music? What if you have two iPods and one iTunes? I am considering buying the Nano 5th Gen for my husband for his birthday. I own an old iPod Classic. We have both been using this up to now. So if I... » Read More What if you have two iPods and one iTunes? I am considering buying the Nano 5th Gen for my husband for his birthday. I own an old iPod Classic. We have both been using this up to now. So if I plug his new iPod into my iMac, what will iTunes do? Will it recognize this as a different iPod and we will be able to manage music on both? Or will he need his own iTunes to manage his music? « Show Less
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You can indeed add the Nano to your existing Itunes account. It will recognize it as a new Ipod and you just have to answer a few set up questions and you will be good to go.
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Yeah, there's no worries about that at all. You can have as many iPods as you want with one iTunes. It's when you use a single iPod with multiple iTunes that you get problems.
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i typically sync via the cloud. I just plugged it in through the port and itunes recognizes that it's plugged in - I don't know if you are planning to plug both devices at the same time to sync at the same time. The computer would recognize both but Itunes wouldn't be able to sync both at the same time.
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Not True! You don't have to use iTunes. I used to use Winamp with the iPod plug-in. A bonus, Winamp and the plug-in are free! I would recommend iTunes for uploading though, it's easier to use than other programs and will also rip CD's that you own.
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I've heard it is, but I just did it. I submitted an email to the apple support team and they sent me links addressing how to legally move your music library from one computer to another. Bottom line... It can be done. Don't let the rumors scare you out of purchasing an I-Pod.
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That is up to you. It works both ways. I like using my iPod Classic to control music. When using the stereo, you are limited on searching for music. I have to say the USB port works very well. I love it. Sometimes just load up a USB memory stick plug it in and enjoy the sounds.
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Please use this link provided. Apparently for this generation of iPod classic, there was an enhanced kind and an original kind, this also depends on whether your iPod is a U.S model or not. A forum member within this link provides a link as well to a list to help determine that your iPod is the 5th generation of its kind, please read their discussion.https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4949914?start=0&tstart;=0
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I had 2000 songs,350 photos and over 100 apps and did not even touch the memory on the 64 gb ipod touch it all depends on how much GB any electronic has that is the memory that holds the information on the system I do not know anything about an ipod classic so I can not tell you if it is better to keep your classic the only other one I had was a nano and the 5th generation to me was the better of the two. I can test on this ipod and do everything that a cell phone can do and also do what a tablet can do. I am partign with mine only because I need th emoney to pay an unexpected emergency bill. I would never part with it. I had 2000 songs,350 photos and over 100 apps and did not even touch the memory on the 64 gb ipod touch it all depends on how much GB any electronic has that is the memory that holds the information on the system I do not know anything about an ipod classic so I can not tell you if it is better to keep your classic the only other one I had was a nano and the 5th generation to me was the better of the two. I can test on this ipod and do everything that a cell phone can do and also do what a tablet can do. I am partign with mine only because I need th emoney to pay an unexpected emergency... » Read More I had 2000 songs,350 photos and over 100 apps and did not even touch the memory on the 64 gb ipod touch it all depends on how much GB any electronic has that is the memory that holds the information on the system I do not know anything about an ipod classic so I can not tell you if it is better to keep your classic the only other one I had was a nano and the 5th generation to me was the better of the two. I can test on this ipod and do everything that a cell phone can do and also do what a tablet can do. I am partign with mine only because I need th emoney to pay an unexpected emergency bill. I would never part with it. « Show Less
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I just spoke with an Apple rep as I am also frustrated with Cover Flow. He said to: (1) plug my ipod into my computer / iTunes (2) go to my nano's Summary page (where you can see the storage space or refresh the unit, etc) (3) click on the Music tab (4) uncheck Display Artwork -- I hope that helps!
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Hey - I too am in Birgitta's position, trying to decide whether I should stick with iPods or go over to Zune. I currently own a iPod Mini and did not like how the battery went bad and now can only be played once before the iPod says that the battery is low and goes out. I am trying to decide whether to get a 80G Zune or an 80G iPod classic. My main question is - being an iPod owner, I have put so much time into my iTunes organizing it, putting in cover art, etc.If I was to buy a Zune, can I get everything out of the iTunes, including cover art?thanks
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Thanks, that helped a lot. I just looked up the ipod nano vidio and realized that it does everything the classic does, it's just smaller. It even costs less. I also wasn't able to find any complaints on it, which is much more than can be said for the classic. Thanks again, I'm going to get that instead now and probably save myself a lot of disappointment.
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Actually yes you can. I bought two for my daughters and anywhere including itunes that they find music the download without a problem.I don't know the technical differences besides brand name. However, the sound quality is good, also has files that can be stored so you can add more music.
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Also, PC iTunes can stream to numerous units simultaneously as well as Macs. I swap the audio back and forth from my Mac to the PC, depending on whose computer I'm wishing to use.
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Here's another viewpoint for your consideration. You might want a nice big classic with tons of storage for *all* your music and other files (I have a 60 GB with tons o' songs, podcasts, and photos). I am currently considering a cute little shuffle or nano to hold a small subset of my total collection, for taking out on walks or whatnot when I want some of my music accessible and don't want to lug around my heavy 60 GB 'pod. So there's a possible reason why someone might want 2 iPods. :-)
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The latest version of itunes requires a more up to date software so you will not be able to dwn load the latest itunes. You can find older versions but the problem u will encounter is that a lot of the songs as well as overall functionality of the current itunes might not be compatible for certain things. Maybe some tech person can suggest a way around cuz I couldn't find one.
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thanks for the reply.. I ended up buying the sansa shaker mp3 player (I liked the idea of having a speaker option), for my 8 yr old niece this Christmas. I wish I didn't. It seems that if you have a Mac, and buy music on iTunes you, can't transfer it to an mp3 player, unless it is an iPod. ITunes music is in AAC format... you can't change it mp3 format. Mac apparently says that the sound quality is better.. I'm not so sure, and I am definitely disappointed that Mac doesn't at least give you the option. I'll just continue to let her use my old 2nd generation iPod.
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It should be whatever the ad says. Bear in mind that the OS alone takes up at least a few gigs of that number so you're getting closer to 60GB. I have about 7000 songs, aps, a few photos/videos on my 64 and keep getting close to or over the capacity. The problem is that iTunes is very cryptic and sometimes just goes crazy and you have to reset your device. Turn off Find My iPhone and reset your passwords etc, AND Very IMPORTANT: turn back on Find MY IPHONE again or somebody can get away with stealing your device! Backup your ipod often and good luck
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I don't entirely understand the question, but I'll give you my scenario. I have an old computer that was built in 2002, it has a 40 Gb hard drive that is partitioned, and it runs USB 1.1. I also have a new Dell Vista machine where my main iTunes library is stored, that is at a different location so networking isn't an option. I wanted to back up my music, and I wanted to play it on the old machine, so I bought one of these drives for that. Now I don't have to use 16 (or so, I think the actual capacity is 15.something Gb) Gb of space on that tiny hard drive, I can use the USB drive for all my music. It opened up the space on the old hard drive so I don't have to duplicate the music files there. ITunes reads just fine from the flash drive over USB 1.1; it took some work to copy all the files into iTunes from the flash drive though and get it all set up. As long as the drive letter stays the same, iTunes can find the music any time that flash drive is plugged in and play directly from it. I hope this helps.