[Rumz]

I've read a lot about the iPod and have gotten a lot of info from users her on using one with a PC (thanks everyone). I just had a couple more questions I wanted to ask iPod / PC users-- (I should clarify that I'm referring to g3 iPods)

Do I have to "install" iPod software on each computer that I use it with? I mean, if I set it up on my main PC at home, install the apple software and Ephpod and enable disk mode on my iPod, can I then plug it in to the USB 2.0 at work and have it function as a plug and play USB hard drive without having to install additional software (other than what XP normally does when an external hard drive is connected to the usb/firewire port)?

Also, how difficult is it to use AAC (mp4) files on the iPod using a PC? Are you able to create playlists with these mp4s? I know iTunes is on the way later this fall, but until then, if I use something like quicktime or nero to encode mp4s what will my main obstacles be with the iPod? TIA for all your help.

 

[dariusf]

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Originally posted by Rumz Do I have to "install" iPod software on each computer that I use it with? I mean, if I set it up on my main PC at home, install the apple software and Ephpod and enable disk mode on my iPod, can I then plug it in to the USB 2.0 at work and have it function as a plug and play USB hard drive without having to install additional software (other than what XP normally does when an external hard drive is connected to the usb/firewire port)?

I believe it will work fine as external drive with no extra software other then the OS drivers etc. I ended up installing Ephpod on both notebook and main home system anyway.

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Originally posted by Rumz Also, how difficult is it to use AAC (mp4) files on the iPod using a PC? Are you able to create playlists with these mp4s? I know iTunes is on the way later this fall, but until then, if I use something like quicktime or nero to encode mp4s what will my main obstacles be with the iPod? TIA for all your help-- [/B]

No clue on this one

 

[blessingx]

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Originally posted by Rumz Also, how difficult is it to use AAC (mp4) files on the iPod using a PC?

I know at Hydrogen Audio this was discussed over in the AAC forum several times. You may want to hunt there.

 

[RunsWithScissors]

you can copy ephpod onto your iPod and access it directly from the iPod from any PC. This was discussed in the iPodlounge forums so I suggest searching further on that board.

 

[dariusf]

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Originally posted by RunsWithScissors you can copy ephpod onto your iPod and access it directly from the iPod from any PC. This was discussed in the iPodlounge forums so I suggest searching further on that board.

Thats a great idea, why did I not think about it!

 

[Rumz]

Cool, thanks for the info/ suggestions!

 

[dariusf]

... but then again I tend not to plug in in to unfamiliar places