I was just wondering that do I have to do something for my iPod which is only used in windows, so it would work in Mac? I know this is a noob question but I only want to make sure before I buy a Mac.
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iPod iPod with Mac, moving from PC
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Yes, your iPod will work with a Mac. You can use it as is (Windows formatting) or you can restore it to the Mac formatting.
Weirdly enough, using the PC formatting allows more compatibility with other devices.
Mac formatted iPods can be used with Macs.
PC formatted iPods (which I believe are FAT32) can be used with Macs, PCs, Xbox 360s and PS3s.
Mac formatted iPods can be used with Macs.
PC formatted iPods (which I believe are FAT32) can be used with Macs, PCs, Xbox 360s and PS3s.
What SmartIndianKid said, plus this small, oft-overlooked caveat:
A Windows-formatted iPod cannot receive a firmware/software update from iTunes in OS X-- only from iTunes for Windows. I ran into this little problem just the other day. It'll still sync to your Mac without a problem, though.
If you're planning on keeping your old PC around, keep iTunes on it and use it for updates only.
A Windows-formatted iPod cannot receive a firmware/software update from iTunes in OS X-- only from iTunes for Windows. I ran into this little problem just the other day. It'll still sync to your Mac without a problem, though.
If you're planning on keeping your old PC around, keep iTunes on it and use it for updates only.
Thank you guys.
Is it possible to change the format to Mac? I only have iPod nano so it doesn't need any FWs.
Is it possible to change the format to Mac? I only have iPod nano so it doesn't need any FWs.
