OH, well that is different - but yeah, what you are saying is right.

It will be either AAC or m4a files and you can't complain that Apple hasn't provided you with instructions on how to pirate music.

A simple google search would have provided you with several solutions quickly. :)

-Rudey

This isn't true - it's an option.

Personally, I use my nano to store a small portion of my larger music collection (usually a 'workout' mix, and recent stuff I know I'll want to listen to when at work/on the road), so I don't sync w/ HD.

Not only that but there are programs you can find easily to rip your ipod's music onto your hard drive.

-Rudey

I have Monster's iCarPlay. It's a wireless FM transmitter that plugs into the iPod's serial port as opposed to its headphone jack, so you get better sound quality. It's still not perfect, but not bad, either. Also, this will charge your iPod, unlike many other FM transmitters.

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I run a 40GB and a nano off the same itunes. the nano has its own settings to only dl the music selected for it.

But if I erased 1/2 my cd's from itunes, plugged the 40gb in, it would sync w itunes and erase those from the 40gb.

The older 40gb I don't have much experience with. The nano 100% allows you to disable sync'ing, allowing drag-and-drop onto the player instead of auto-downloading (and similar manual deletion). I'm told that the newest version of iTunes runs the newest iPod Video off a similar set-up for sync'ing, but the OP should be able to tell us for sure.

I currently have music on my iPod that is not on any hard drive that the nano is certified to utilize - and without hacks - as does my coworker with an older 20gb.

Yes, if it's in 'automatic update' mode. (I'm not sure that that's really what it's called, but basically that's what it is.) But I have my iPod Mini--which I adore!--set to 'manual' mode, which means that I can add or delete songs one by one instead of it automatically updating every time I plug it in.

This is good to know.

...But with over 4500 songs on mine, the idea of manually updating it is daunting, you know?

That wouldn't be a problem unless you were going to remove or replace all 4500 songs, would it? I mean, if you just wanna add a few or take off a few, all you have to do is click and drag, and voila!.

My boyfriend has the 60g, and he has tons of music. His ipod still isn't close to being full. If you have excess amounts of music (read, more than around 8,000 songs), then go ahead and get the 60g. Otherwise, I don't really think it's worth it.

It's called "select all"

then click and drag. If you add songs to iTunes and want to transfer to your ipod, then make use of the recently added playlist to move just those tunes.

I got a 4GB iPod mini a little over a year ago, and I love it. The mini has been replaced by the nano. (My husband has a nano. I have iPod envy. :p ) If you don't have a whole lot of music, and small and lightweight is important to you, the nano might be a good choice. Otherwise, go for a full iPod.

For listening in my car, I use a cassette adapter. The sound quality is pretty good. This setup would be perfect if you usually drive rental cars, provided that the rental cars have cassette players.

Edit: Be warned that if you order an iPod through apple.com, they will ship FedEx, signature required at time of delivery. I learned this the hard way after FedEx returned my husband's iPod to Apple because no one was home to sign for it. Apple could have warned me when I placed the order, but noooo :rolleyes: I suggest you have it shipped to your office if you order online.

What computer manufacturer leaves packages of expensive items just on your door steps without a signature? You could also sign the slip they leave on your door to allow for it after the initial attempt.

-Rudey

Apple does not accept that. They require that someone be physically present to sign at time of delivery. I don't blame them for that. I do blame them for not stating that policy at any time during the ordering process. If they had done so, I would have redirected the delivery to my office.