Ipod third party software?

7keys · 02-06-08, 02:39 PM

Hi Guys
I just bought an Ipod Classic 80gig player and am wondering if there is third party software to let it play other formats of music other than I tunes?
And can I use this as a storage device ?

For some reason I can’t get the search function to work here on the forums.
Thanks!

Salomon Orangge · 02-06-08, 02:43 PM

I can answer the question about storage.

Yes. It can be used as a storage device, although the items you put on it for storage are not seen in the iPod's internal system. Think of it as an external HD or pendrive. You'll see it show up that way on your system when you attach it via USB cable.

JamesXP · 02-06-08, 02:58 PM

I think rockbox is quite a popular firmware for you ipod.

curtis1552 · 02-06-08, 03:03 PM

How much are you wiling to do?
You can replace the Ipod OS with PodLinux and have increased functionality, or, if you mess up, an expensive paperweight.
http://ipodlinux.org/Main_Page

7keys · 02-06-08, 03:30 PM

Thanks Guys!
I think I'll try the rockbox.

brickout · 02-06-08, 05:43 PM

Use MediaMonkey. It's free and syncs up beautifully with my iPlod.

ps2cho · 02-06-08, 06:21 PM

I use Anapod. Its perfect as you just use it like an explorer box. Drag/Drop. Alter invididual or multiple songs at once. Its great.

Only problem I've ever had was that iTunes wiped the whole lot when I plugged it into another computer and tried to play music using iTunes. I was very mad!

jordon · 02-06-08, 10:01 PM

Yea i will never hook my ipod to itunes.. its evil... and i would have to agree with anapod.... its real nice :-)

brickout · 02-06-08, 10:59 PM

I prefer MM to Anapod personally, but they're both LEAGUES beyond iTunes.

MRD · 02-06-08, 11:13 PM

From what I hear you lose a lot of battery life with rockbox, not sure why...

It does offer more formats, but doesn't play DRM'd music, so you can't play the stuff you bought from the itunes store (if you bought anything). Personally, I never buy DRM'd music.

Cyrix_2k · 02-06-08, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ps2cho

I use Anapod. Its perfect as you just use it like an explorer box. Drag/Drop. Alter invididual or multiple songs at once. Its great.

Only problem I've ever had was that iTunes wiped the whole lot when I plugged it into another computer and tried to play music using iTunes. I was very mad!

That's what I use. Everything's in a database which is easily editable. It also allows you to stream music from your iPod over your network. I haven't had any problems with iTunes so far.

ps2cho · 02-06-08, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyrix_2k

That's what I use. Everything's in a database which is easily editable. It also allows you to stream music from your iPod over your network. I haven't had any problems with iTunes so far.

I plugged it into my sisters laptop so she could listen to some music and when I took it back out and plugged it into my car, it wouldn't play anything. Then I looked and the whole thing was empty

The Anapod streaming is awesome too!

02-06-08, 02:39 PM	Thread Starter #1
7keys Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal	Ipod third party software? Hi Guys I just bought an Ipod Classic 80gig player and am wondering if there is third party software to let it play other formats of music other than I tunes? And can I use this as a storage device ? For some reason I can’t get the search function to work here on the forums. Thanks!
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02-06-08, 02:43 PM	#2
Salomon Orangge Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Connecticut, USA	I can answer the question about storage. Yes. It can be used as a storage device, although the items you put on it for storage are not seen in the iPod's internal system. Think of it as an external HD or pendrive. You'll see it show up that way on your system when you attach it via USB cable.
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02-06-08, 02:58 PM	#3
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02-06-08, 03:30 PM	Thread Starter #5
7keys Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal	Thanks Guys! I think I'll try the rockbox.
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02-06-08, 05:43 PM	#6
brickout Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bozeman	Use MediaMonkey. It's free and syncs up beautifully with my iPlod. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- c2d/4GB ddr3/4850/Antec Fusion --------------------------------------------------- Lappy u7300/4GB ddr3/8400 --------------------------------------------------- heatware
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02-06-08, 06:21 PM	#7
ps2cho Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Socal, no hella here	I use Anapod. Its perfect as you just use it like an explorer box. Drag/Drop. Alter invididual or multiple songs at once. Its great. Only problem I've ever had was that iTunes wiped the whole lot when I plugged it into another computer and tried to play music using iTunes. I was very mad! __________________ Q6600 @ 3.6GHz:.:GA-P35-DS3L:.:4GB DDR2 RAM:.:BFG GTX 260:.:Ultra 120 eXtreme:.:Corsair 520HX X2 3600+ @ 3.1GHz:.:GA-MA78GPM-DS2H:.:1GB DDR2 RAM:.:eVGA 7900GS 256MB:.:Corsair 400CX HTPC: X4 620 0.9v:.:DFI LP JR 790GX:.:2GB DDR2 RAM:.:Asus HD4550 512MB:.:Corsair 450VX:.:32" Vizio 1080p HDTV Laptop: Sony Vaio CW27FX:.:Intel Core i5 @ 2.4GHz:.:GT 330M 512MB:.:4GB DDR3 RAM:.:14" LED AMD CPU List:.:How to HLDS:.:Heatware "The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear."-Jiddu Krishnamurti
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02-06-08, 10:01 PM	#8
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02-06-08, 10:59 PM	#9
brickout Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bozeman	I prefer MM to Anapod personally, but they're both LEAGUES beyond iTunes. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- c2d/4GB ddr3/4850/Antec Fusion --------------------------------------------------- Lappy u7300/4GB ddr3/8400 --------------------------------------------------- heatware
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02-06-08, 11:13 PM	#10
MRD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CT	From what I hear you lose a lot of battery life with rockbox, not sure why... It does offer more formats, but doesn't play DRM'd music, so you can't play the stuff you bought from the itunes store (if you bought anything). Personally, I never buy DRM'd music.
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