Does IPOD have flash drive ability? Is it possible to use this Ipod as a flash drive when connected by USB to a computer? ie. can I copy/store/retrieve pc files?
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Absolutely - Simply check "Enable Hard Drive Use" in iToons when you're setting up prefs and the deal is done. If you do not want the computer to affect the music just UNcheck "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" in prefs. If u plug into a different computer and iToons opens, just quit itoons immediately as it opens. You may get a notice that iToons is updating the ipod. Click ok & just quit the pgm. Just remember, after you eject the ipod (properly-right?) the iPod will still show the red "Do Not Disconnect" symbol. Respect its wishes. It will dissappear in a moment. Then pull the cable. End of story. I currently have about 5 gigs of backup info on mine & it is a real lifesaver. Hope this helps Absolutely - Simply check "Enable Hard Drive Use" in iToons when you're setting up prefs and the deal is done. If you do not want the computer to affect the music just UNcheck "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" in prefs. If u plug into a different computer and iToons opens, just quit itoons immediately as it opens. You may get a notice that iToons is updating the ipod. Click ok & just quit the pgm. Just remember, after you eject the ipod (properly-right?) the iPod will still show the red "Do Not Disconnect" symbol. Respect its wishes. It will dissappear... » Read More Absolutely - Simply check "Enable Hard Drive Use" in iToons when you're setting up prefs and the deal is done. If you do not want the computer to affect the music just UNcheck "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" in prefs. If u plug into a different computer and iToons opens, just quit itoons immediately as it opens. You may get a notice that iToons is updating the ipod. Click ok & just quit the pgm. Just remember, after you eject the ipod (properly-right?) the iPod will still show the red "Do Not Disconnect" symbol. Respect its wishes. It will dissappear in a moment. Then pull the cable. End of story. I currently have about 5 gigs of backup info on mine & it is a real lifesaver. Hope this helps « Show Less
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Yes you can use a thumb drive and yes you can have file folders. Also you can connect to iPhone and iPods and get full access to music on them (Artists, Playlists, etc). Also, this gives you a port to power your devices. Personally, I have an iPod in the glovebox (connected to rear USB) and use the front to connect / charge my phone.One note, personally after installing I would have rather gone with a unit that has two rear ports instead of one in the front. This would allow me to put the plug anywhere I want via an extension cord. This would then have a cleaner look than having the cable come out of the front of the unit. Yes you can use a thumb drive and yes you can have file folders. Also you can connect to iPhone and iPods and get full access to music on them (Artists, Playlists, etc). Also, this gives you a port to power your devices. Personally, I have an iPod in the glovebox (connected to rear USB) and use the front to connect / charge my phone.One note, personally after installing I would have rather gone with a unit that has two rear ports instead of one in the front. This would allow me to put the plug anywhere I want via an extension cord. This would then have a cleaner look than having... » Read More Yes you can use a thumb drive and yes you can have file folders. Also you can connect to iPhone and iPods and get full access to music on them (Artists, Playlists, etc). Also, this gives you a port to power your devices. Personally, I have an iPod in the glovebox (connected to rear USB) and use the front to connect / charge my phone.One note, personally after installing I would have rather gone with a unit that has two rear ports instead of one in the front. This would allow me to put the plug anywhere I want via an extension cord. This would then have a cleaner look than having the cable come out of the front of the unit. « Show Less
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With any iPod you have to first install iTunes on a personal computer. Then you load you cd into your iTunes program. Then you plug your iPod into the PC and download your music files. So the answer is yes.
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There may be other ways I'm not sure on that but I have been able to use my usb drives on the device with stored files photos etc . Connected a multi-port usb extension and then went to storage and there it was. Now I have not tried storing apps or app memory on it just files and photos but I'm sure u can save to it as well.
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Thanks!! You answered the specific question I had in mind: downloads from limewire. Its one of the main reasons I was hestitating on the ipod. I wasn't sure how restrictive it was (like, can you only upload things onto it from itunes, etc.) But now I know. THANKS!!!
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With the right auxiliary jack, any device can be really. USB, not sure. It has ipod controller, which just accesses the files. I would see the formats it can read, via usb, mp3, mp4, etc.
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Yes, you can play music directly from a flash drive. You can plug in an size flash drive into the usb port.
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Personally, I was hoping they were going to go with flash. Can you imagine what the battery life on this thing would be with a spinning drive? I don't think you'd make it through a full movie.Also, a flash drive is much more rugged. I hate hearing the drive spin on my 30 Gig iPod when I'm moving around. I would never take it for an off road bike ride. But this I would.
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I put my external hard drive and didnt play anything because it didnt recognized it, maybe you can just put pen drives , you can controll it with your ipod ipad android thats a cool thing
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The usb is extremely limited playing only what is in the root directory and giving no more information than track and time. I set up a play list on my computer of all the songs I want played, e.g. for Christmas, copy to the thumb drive, stick it into this player and go to usb. It is better to use the ipod port to get all the info, etc.
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Hi Mely_May, I recently purchased the 32GB Ipod Touch 5th Generation, Wow What a machine, Yes you can create Playlists with the device or on your computer and just drag then to your device I recommend doing it this way so you have the playlist available for your computer and your Ipod, I would also suggest the 32gb version if you plan to watch movies, or Tv shows since they can be stored on the device. Hope this Helps. Brian
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You plug it into your PC via a USB port, then it becomes a removeable drive on your PC. For windows you select computer, then the new drive. Any files you want to save you just drag onto the new drive. Also when you first plug it in you may be asked what you want to do with this drive, select open and view files, then just copy (drag and drop) onto the flash drive God Luck
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Connect it to your computer. iTunes will come up and tell you what to do. If you don't have iTunes, you can download it for free. I always set my iPods up through iTunes and have never had a problem. When I come across things I don't know how to do, I just google it.
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When you connect to your computer, your computer should recognize the device as a "USB Device." In Windows, look in "My Computer." Once you connect, you should be able to explore the device/drive. DO NOT DELETE any of the files you find. If you are successful connecting, there will be a folder that contains .mp3 files - I was successful with adding files to that folder that were then usable. However, with all that said, the device itself is very difficult to use, especially if you are expecting it to function like an "iPod." I hope this helps.
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Great Queston! My Wife gave me an Ipod for Christmas, I have around 1,000 cd's, I've almost loaded all of them on my computer. My Ipod is less than half full, my computer is maxed! I want to load more!
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I have not tried using this device on a PC, so I am not sure if it will work. The connecting cable has a USB port, so you would not be able to connect it to an iPod.
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I highly recommend using Apple's support site (http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/) rather than asking Amazon users. Most don't actually know what they're talking about. You can easily back up, transfer, switch computers, etc (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329) Also, you can switch to manually sync your iPod which will allow you to sync with many computers. The purpose of auto-syncing is to ensure that the changes you make on your computer are mirrored on your iPod. However, there are many other easy ways to manage your iPod such as dragging-and-dropping playlists straight to the iPod. (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1351)