Windows iPod Myth

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  1. Kwyjibo, Nov 15, 2002

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    I've read so many threads about this I want to clear this up for everyone. I am a WinXp and Ibook user (I mis-capped Ibook in purpose just for that thread on correctness). I have a 20GB windows iPod. This iPod works with both osx and winxp. I know that the thread that follows this one will be a quote from apple's site saying this won't work but it does, i do it quite often. Steve Jobs made a point at the osx introduction to state that Mac can read fat32 drives (winipod).
    1. If you plan on using your iPod on XP and osx, I would get a windows one, you can use anything with a windows ipod (xplay included). It just makes sense to get the more compatible one.
    2. If you thinking about getting a mac after your ipod, you probably will, I did, still get the windows one for now.
    3. All the functionality is the same with a win ipod and itunes/isync.
    4. Since they are the same price and 90% of people use windows I know some people will try to excommunicate me from the forums but its true and compatbility should be an issue ( how far away can a mass firewire class like the current usb ones).

    Well i'm sure i've offended quite a few of you but anyone with any logical thoughts should agree with me even if you hate xp. The only reason I can see to buy a MAC only iPod is because you only have Macs. If you plan to cross platform go with windows ipod, Its the same as a mac ipod except it works with 90% of the world
     
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  2. solvs, Nov 15, 2002

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    Re: Windows iPod Myth

    Ha, good one. :D

    I was one of those people who thought you couldn't do that because everyone I had talked to said it couldn't be done. But MacBandit set us straight. Thank you for confirming that it does indeed work with your systems too.

    A few questioons though. Do you use iTunes and/or MusicMatch? Does drag and drop work for MP3s? I'm assuming it works fine as a firewire drive on both platforms. Is your firewire port on your PC powered? On board or card? 4-pin or 6-pin? I was thinking about getting a Mac iPod and just using xPlay, but if the Windows version works the same (or better), maybe I'll get one of those.

    I always wondered what people were supposed to do if they had a PC, bought an Windows iPod, liked it so much they bought a Mac, then couldn't use their brand new toy.

    Apple's solution is to reformat it as an Apple iPod, but then you can't use it on your PC.
     
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  3. Kwyjibo, Nov 15, 2002

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    Windows Ipod

    hmmm. my pc firewire card is a pci card, it is powered and the funcitonality is the same on both os's. I have musicmatch but i like xplay better (its like $20) and itunes. I had been thinking about switching then waiting for the announcement. In the meantime I bought a windows ipod and it works perfectly on both platforms despite what apple says.
     
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  4. chibianh, Nov 16, 2002

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    so syncing your music with a windows ipod and itunes is the exact same thing/user experience as with a mac ipod and itunes? If so, thanks for clearing it up, i've been wonderin all along!
     
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  5. Kwyjibo, Nov 16, 2002

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    The same

    The fucntionality is exactly the same using a windows ipod with a mac as using a mac ipod with a mac (not updating or changing file systems)
     
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  6. sharvari, Nov 17, 2002

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    Buy either ipod, it makes no difference, the utils to change on to the other are easily availaible, if you need them e-mail me. I bought a macpod, converted it to a winpod till my TiBook arrives, works great on my PC with Ephpod, all functions, no problems.
     
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  7. gerror, Nov 17, 2002

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    Isn't it just about formatting the harddisc?

    I have a firewire-drive and I hooked it up at an friends pc under xp and I can't read it. Now I just gonna format it under XP so I can use it on my iMac and my friends' pc to exchange files.

    I bet it is the same with the iPod.
     
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  8. sharvari, Nov 17, 2002

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    I'm not entirely sure, i don't think so. Put it this way, you may as well use the restore funtion in the software and be safe.
     
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