does anyone here have a new ipod and a PC?

SuckSuckStyle · 08-31-2003, 07:53 PM

I'm having trouble with music match recognizing my ipod. It was fine when i first got it and all but recently whenever i hook it up to my pc, music match doesnt recogize it, and my computer pops up saying i need to re-caliber the ipod to my computer, but that it would erase everything on my ipod.

i cant put music on it unless it's recognized by music match.

music match wont recognize it unless i re-caliber it

i lose all my ipod files if i do that.

help?

skippy · 08-31-2003, 08:41 PM

Solution: Don't use MusicMatch. It's a shit program. This is what you need:

http://www.ephpod.com/

SuckSuckStyle · 08-31-2003, 09:01 PM

thank you!

Ihaman · 09-01-2003, 01:19 AM

i use xplay

www.mediafour.com

Debaser · 09-01-2003, 01:45 AM

http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/

it seems like most people like Media Center 9. But it's not free.

Ihaman · 09-01-2003, 01:50 AM

i honestly think everyone should have an ipod.

they're handier than you think.

Debaser · 09-01-2003, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ihaman
i honestly think everyone should have an ipod.

they're handier than you think.

yeah its fookin awesome.

Fattening Ass · 09-01-2003, 02:20 AM

i can't even fathom listening to music via mp3 anywhere other than my pc.

mp3 = shit.

Ihaman · 09-01-2003, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fattening Ass
i can't even fathom listening to music via mp3 anywhere other than my pc.

mp3 = shit.

no no no, compressed mp3 = shit.

Ihaman · 09-01-2003, 02:28 AM

compressed anything is shit.

im pretty sure if you had a 256 kbps mp3 and a cd, you wouldnt be able to tell the difference

Debaser · 09-01-2003, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fattening Ass
i can't even fathom listening to music via mp3 anywhere other than my pc.

mp3 = shit.

7,500 songs in the palm of your hand = fookin awesome

pc or ipod what the fuck is the difference? unless you listen to your music on your pc with $500 headphones or speakers, shut the hell up.

Ihaman · 09-01-2003, 02:34 AM

ipods are better than pc's, they're mac.

SPZero · 09-01-2003, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Debaser

7,500 songs in the palm of your hand = fookin awesome

pc or ipod what the fuck is the difference? unless you listen to your music on your pc with $500 headphones or speakers, shut the hell up.

wouldnt the expensive headphones/speakers make them sound shitty? You hear more of the flaws...

Mason R Butler · 09-01-2003, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ihaman

no no no, compressed mp3 = shit.

Ihaman · 09-01-2003, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mason R Butler

let me explain this the best way i can (photoshop)

i'll make a photoshop file, and the photoshop file will be 200 megs.
i'll save it as a "12" quality .jpg (the highest) and have no visual compression whatsoever, while still keeping a retainable file size.
now if i lower the quality down to 2, you'll see .jpg marks all over the place, and i get a lower file size.

uhm...same thing with mp3s

Future Boy · 09-01-2003, 03:37 AM

I believe his point is that any mp3 are already compressed. Your talking higher quality compression vs. lower quality, but it's still compression.

sleeper · 09-01-2003, 09:51 AM

i initially had problems with my ipod and getting my computer to recognize it. i dont have firewire or even usb 2.0, so i use my usb 1 slot. there is about 6 of them and i just put them into different ones untill the computer recognized it. now it only recognizes it if i put it into a specific slot. also ephod is good, i use it and i have no complaints.

and with mp3 pro you can fit on 1/3 or even double as much mp3s on without quality loss. i dont have a single song on there thats less than 192, with most being mp3 pro vbr at the top settings. i have about 600 songs and its 1/3 full

Fattening Ass · 09-01-2003, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Debaser

7,500 songs in the palm of your hand = fookin awesome

pc or ipod what the fuck is the difference? unless you listen to your music on your pc with $500 headphones or speakers, shut the hell up.

I can hear the fuckin' flaws. I usually have my headset on or listen through my surround system if its not on the pc, and let me tell you It is quite noticable. Why the hell would i spend a ton of money on a system that plays inferior music? Im not saying i would rule out ever getting one, but ipods are ridiculously high priced and I don't feel the need to spend that kind of money on a portable music player which uses an inferior format.

Mooney · 09-01-2003, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SPZero

wouldnt the expensive headphones/speakers make them sound shitty? You hear more of the flaws...

that was his point.

Ensoul · 09-01-2003, 04:26 PM

Install some drivers.

08-31-2003, 07:53 PM	#1
SuckSuckStyle Socialphobic Location: you look like you like to hang out. you look like you like to hang out and drink soda Posts: 12,677	does anyone here have a new ipod and a PC? I'm having trouble with music match recognizing my ipod. It was fine when i first got it and all but recently whenever i hook it up to my pc, music match doesnt recogize it, and my computer pops up saying i need to re-caliber the ipod to my computer, but that it would erase everything on my ipod. i cant put music on it unless it's recognized by music match. music match wont recognize it unless i re-caliber it i lose all my ipod files if i do that. help? __________________ i get on the train and i just stand in the back now that i dont think of you this is killing me

08-31-2003, 08:41 PM	#2
skippy Apocalyptic Poster Location: NJ Posts: 4,096	Solution: Don't use MusicMatch. It's a shit program. This is what you need: http://www.ephpod.com/ __________________ Daddy, I want another pony.

09-01-2003, 01:45 AM	#5
Debaser ghost Location: @SactoMacto Posts: 12,201	very helpful http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/ it seems like most people like Media Center 9. But it's not free.

09-01-2003, 02:20 AM	#8
Fattening Ass Just Hook it to My Veins! Location: Planet Nintendu 64 Posts: 30,825	i can't even fathom listening to music via mp3 anywhere other than my pc. mp3 = shit. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-31-2003, 09:01 PM	#3
SuckSuckStyle Socialphobic Location: you look like you like to hang out. you look like you like to hang out and drink soda Posts: 12,677	thank you!

09-01-2003, 01:19 AM	#4
Ihaman Sometimes, though. Location: Hazard, California Posts: 21,274	i use xplay www.mediafour.com

09-01-2003, 01:50 AM	#6
Ihaman Sometimes, though. Location: Hazard, California Posts: 21,274	i honestly think everyone should have an ipod. they're handier than you think.

09-01-2003, 02:28 AM	#10
Ihaman Sometimes, though. Location: Hazard, California Posts: 21,274	compressed anything is shit. im pretty sure if you had a 256 kbps mp3 and a cd, you wouldnt be able to tell the difference

09-01-2003, 02:34 AM	#12
Ihaman Sometimes, though. Location: Hazard, California Posts: 21,274	ipods are better than pc's, they're mac.

09-01-2003, 03:37 AM	#16
Future Boy The Man of Tomorrow Posts: 26,972	I believe his point is that any mp3 are already compressed. Your talking higher quality compression vs. lower quality, but it's still compression.

09-01-2003, 09:51 AM	#17
sleeper Minion of Satan Posts: 8,801	i initially had problems with my ipod and getting my computer to recognize it. i dont have firewire or even usb 2.0, so i use my usb 1 slot. there is about 6 of them and i just put them into different ones untill the computer recognized it. now it only recognizes it if i put it into a specific slot. also ephod is good, i use it and i have no complaints. and with mp3 pro you can fit on 1/3 or even double as much mp3s on without quality loss. i dont have a single song on there thats less than 192, with most being mp3 pro vbr at the top settings. i have about 600 songs and its 1/3 full

09-01-2003, 04:26 PM	#20
Ensoul Apocalyptic Poster Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,245	Install some drivers.