Ipod Users (PC) -ITUNES 4.1

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 4:05 am

Itunes for windows has been released Windows: iTunes 4.1 Released iTunes 4 is the best software jukebox in the world, with a great music store inside. With it, you can create your own personal digital music library to manage and listen to your music collection, all with drag-and-drop simplicity. iTunes encodes high-quality MP3s as well as pristine AAC, all in a free application. If you dont like getting charged a subscription fee or paying for additional features like fast CD burning, your digital music experience is about to get a whole lot better. License: Freeware System Requirements: Windows XP/2000 500 MHz Pentium class processor or better, QuickTime 6.4 (included) 128 MB RAM minimum/256 RAM recommended Latest Windows service packs recommended Supported CD-RW drive to burn CDs, video display card, soundcard DSL, cable modem, or LAN-based high-speed Internet connection recommended for buying and streaming music Hip Hip.... HOOORAY!!!!

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 4:37 am

*hugs her iMac and smirks* I've had iTunes for AAAAGES... It's wonderful software though. Glad you guys can finally use it as well. Did you see the new accessories? That sound recorder thing rocks.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 4:40 am

what exactly is Itunes? i have it on my computer and it pops up when i play a cd. i know that it somehow knows the name of the cd i'm playing along w/every track on the cd! even pink floyd stuff!

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 5:10 am

Are you using OS X or OS 9? iTunes is an audio player program...it also will rip CDs and synch to iPods, plus the iTunes music store provides a legal way of purchasing digital music online, at 99 cents a track. It requires iTunes 4 though, which is OS X only.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 5:19 am

i have 9. there are already a bunch of songs on it. i got it from my boss, it was his computer at home for viewing works in progress

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 5:20 am

You should upgrade to X...it's awesome.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 5:22 am

its not my choice, it's a work computer. i am satisfied with what i got. it's faster than any windows computer i've ever seen

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 5:26 am

So is mine...faster than any Windows PC I've ever used, that is. I love it. X.3 Panther is going to be awesome, too. X is very different from 9, but different in a good way, IMHO. The music store rocks too...I can buy music legally online and burn it to CD however many times I want, or put it on my iPod, or up to 3 other computers. There are a lot of people who are stickin it out in OS 9 though.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 5:30 am

To explain it all:iTunes is Apple's music playing/burning/ripping application. It is also their gateway to the iTunes Music store that everyone has been talking about so much recently.LOT more information here: http://www.apple.com/itunesI would highly suggest everyone at least give it a try, iTunes is simply the best out there

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 6:47 am

OH My god..I am having "I-orgasms" over itunes.. what a brilliant simple but powerful program... and its on my PEECEEEEEEE.I just upgraded my ipod firmware to 2.1 also.. I wonder what the changes are...Also I just placed an order for an Itrip and The Belkin recorder thingy ...I my Ipod

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 6:49 am

Just think, you could have a lot more iOrgasms if you had a Mac...LOL They're all simple yet powerful programs that have all the useful features you need in one easy to use package. So nice.

Post by **NSimkins** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 9:37 pm

I got a kick out of the homepage of apple.com - "Hell Froze Over" "Introducing iTunes for Windows.The best Windows app ever."LOL I finally got a chance to use an iPod - very cool!

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 9:39 pm

quote:To explain it all:iTunes is Apple's music playing/burning/ripping application. It is also their gateway to the iTunes Music store that everyone has been talking about so much recently.LOT more information here: http://www.apple.com/itunesI would highly suggest everyone at least give it a try, iTunes is simply the best out there Coming from a guy who still has a large collection of LPs:I understand what playing and burning are....but what is ripping?

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 9:52 pm

Ripping is taking the contents from an audio CD and converting them to an digital audio file (wma, Mp3, AAC)

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 9:53 pm

almost the opposite of burning...

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 9:57 pm

So, in a nutshell:With this program, a person could:1) Take their current CDs, convert to MP3, and put them onto their computer or the iPod2) Take downloaded MP3 files, convert to WAV(?) and put them onto a CD for play in any normal CD player.Am I at least close?

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 10:41 pm

no 1. YES..no. 2 There is no need to convert to WAV... you can take MP3 files and "burn it" directly to a CD for use in a standard cd player.

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 10:45 pm

quote:Coming from a guy who still has a large collection of LPs:LPs are records right?if so there are ways in converting cassette tapes, records to digital audio files...

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 10:53 pm

quote:LPs are records right?if so there are ways in converting cassette tapes, records to digital audio files... I guess I'm showing my age....yes LPs are records. So you mean that the money I've spent purchasing the CD version of all my LPs was a waste?

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 11:11 pm

I wouldn't say so.... I am sure LPs degrade in sound quality over time so you would never get a perfect copy that you would from a CD

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 12:31 am

Not that a CD is a "perfect copy" of a record, by any means...As long as you keep your records clean and keep them in the right conditions (temp/humidity), they'll outshine your CDs for some time to come...As for iTunes for windows... it's pretty cool. Even just the internet radio stuff is great. I've been listening to some Electronica stuff with no hiccups.. (a great substitute for my XM when it isn't nearby!) Just wish I could afford a Mac.. X.X I'm getting so tired of my PC issues...

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 12:38 am

The iBook and eMac aren't expensive at all...nor was the original iMac, though it's now been discontinued. You could buy a used Mac, also. They don't depreciate as much in price as PCs, but they're all still good, working systems.

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 1:00 am

I've often considered moving to a Mac for my home machine, but I use a PC at work and I am afraid of problems when I try to work from home.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 1:08 am

What programs do you use at work? If it's Office, then it's no problem...the two are fully compatible. OS X is also fully compatible with PC formatted disks, even though PCs won't read Mac disks. OS X is very compliant toward Windows files, it gets along nicely. There are also other programs that will cross over, though Office is the only one I personally use. Mac OS X gets along great with Windows though, even though Windows doesn't quite get along good with Mac OS. There is also Connectix Virtual PC, if you absolutely have to run a Windows-only program...it's a Windows emulator, and you can run pretty much any Windows prog you want on your Mac with it.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 1:41 am

i have os9 and i transfer files from windows to mac all the time. every file transfers without problem. as long as you have the software equivalent on both platforms, you should be fine.

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 2:22 am

My main concern would surface around using Citrix to connect to our Accounting Software. I also sync a Palm IIIc with my home computer.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 11:23 am

Palm is no problem, but I don't have experience w/ Citrix. I'd think it would at least run in VPC though.

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 11:40 am

quote:Palm is no problem, but I don't have experience w/ Citrix. I'd think it would at least run in VPC though. True enough, but I'm very disappointed in VPC's speed. I have run Windows 98 faster on a 486. I hear the speed is improved if running Windows 2000, but I have not tried it yet. Also keep in mind that the lower-end Macs will not run VPC well by any stretch of the imagination. Emulation is a very resource intensive process.

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 11:41 pm

I haven't read any comments about the sound quality with the FM adapter in the Vibe. Any comments from users on how it compares to CD's?

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 12:45 am

I took my portable FM transmitter back to Circuit City, because it only really worked when I was touching either it or the iPod, which is sort of dangerous while driving. The one that actually goes into the back of the radio would be better, but will also cost me $80, so it'll have to wait for now.

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 1:17 am

I'm using one I purchased from Target and the little thing has enough power to broadcast from one floor of my house to the other. It works quite well in the car. Sound quality isn't the best possible and it uses two AAA batteries for power, but at $20 I couldn't pass it up. I was able to improve the sound quality a bit by shutting the EQ off and turning the volume to 3/4.Here's a link to the transmitter at ThinkGeek.com. I recommend buying it at Target though. It's $10 cheaper.http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/audio/64fb/

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 1:50 am

That's exactly what I had...it was just branded as an iRock. I think part of my problem is that there are stations on 2 of the 4 frequencies.Say, now that people have had time to get used to iTunes....how many people are considering switching? Anyone?

Zamboni Guy · Post by **Zamboni Guy** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 2:34 am

Doesn't Apple make a FM transmitter as well? Anyone have any experience with it?I downloaded iTunes, but am still using Windows Media Player (PC). If I get an iPod, however, I plan to switch over. My decision to get an iPod is resting on audio quality in a car.

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 4:09 am

Apple doesn't make it but Belkin makes the official transmitter called Itrip..

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 8:34 am

The iTrip is made by Griffin Technologies. Belkin also makes an FM Transmitter, though, that is sold along with the iTrip at apple.com/store.

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 8:39 am

OK Yeah.. Kari is right...to answer your question I have though about getting a mac but I find Mac PC are way too expensive... I tend to purchase moderate high end computers 14-18 hundred but to get a mac with the specs I want would cost 25-30... Way too much for me I am thrilled with my Ipod though and happy that it is 100% usable with windows

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 10:55 am

You don't need to buy as much processor with the Mac as you would with the PC. They're typically about twice as fast as their mhz say. My 800 mhz G4 iBook is awesome, and it was $999.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 11:14 am

I've considered Mac several times, but honestly, I'd never buy one, cause I just need two mouse buttons!!!

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 11:29 am

Can fix that too. I have a 6-button Kensington mouse hooked up to mine. Time for a new excuse...

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 11:32 am

quote:I have a 6-button Kensington mouse hooked up to mine. Time for a new excuse... 6 buttons? That's sick.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 11:34 am

Sad part is I only use 3 of them. I only bought it beacuse it was the cheapest Kensington at Circuit City and my other mouse died.