10-13-2004, 09:56 PM
LochnarITB,Oct 13 2004, 04:43 PM Wrote:A couple questions for iPod users though. It appears that the iPod can transfer files by simply plugging in the USB/Firewire connector. Is it really that smooth or does it actually require special software on each machine also?
It's really that smooth. If you OS supports FireWire or USB disk drives, it shows up as one.
Quote:iPod also has a couple games, a calendar and the contact/text reader. Do you actually use any of these? The utilities would seem to me to be very limited by being read only (unless there is some type of onscreen keyboard for entering info). I would guess that said function would be better left to a PDA or a fancy cell phone. Comments?
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If you lead a more structured life than I do, you might find the calendar useful. There are also bits of software out there to synch RSS with the iPod. I've never used any of the non-music functionality, though. If I hooked my iPod up to the computer more often it might be handy, but I usually only connect when I get new music (rare these days) or when I get a crazy idea to set up a new playlist.
Unfortunately, I have an older iPod that doesn't do on-the-go playlists. :(
Perhaps this Christmas I'll get a 40GB model, since they've gone back to the infinitely superior buttons-around-wheel setup.