iPod iPod with Mac, moving from PC

[Hellhammer]

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.

 

[iBookG4user]

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.

 

[SmartIndianKid]

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.

 

[dXTC]

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.

 

[Hellhammer]

Thank you guys.

Is it possible to change the format to Mac? I only have iPod nano so it doesn't need any FWs.

 

[Ivan P]

PC formatted iPods (which I believe are FAT32) can be used with Macs, PCs, Xbox 360s and PS3s.

I have a Mac-formatted iPod nano that works fine with my 360.

 

[iBookG4user]

Thank you guys.

Is it possible to change the format to Mac? I only have iPod nano so it doesn't need any FWs.

Yeah, just restore the iPod using a Mac.

 

[yorkshire]

Yeah, just restore the iPod using a Mac.

I just did this the other day; it's very easy.