[TomMacs]

Do you think the ipod is worth getting?
I'm interested in the 10GB version, but I'm still debating on whether it's worth getting. Tell me what you think about the ipod

[TempleOwls]

Until I owned one, I didnt think I needed one. After I had it for an hour, I couldnt imagine living without it. Its with me when I work out, when I am in the car, plane, or train. It has almost replaced my Clie, as it has my contacts and appointments on it, though you cant input any new info, I havent found it that much of a draw back.
I love my iPod, my old 5 gig that just died, and was replaced by Apple by a new 10 gig.

[TomMacs]

can you tell me what it can do?

[car1son]

See product page ?

[Peter]

When I replaced my 5GB with a new 15GB I gave my old one to a customer who says he can't believe he ever lived without it. I think that sums it up. All of the sudden Music, and Audible books become more a part of your life again. In this busy world where we are all on the go, who sits around the stereo at home much anymore?
Get yourself one and you will see how it becomes a part of your daily routine.

[sebimeyer]

Just posted this entry to my web page yesterday, which explains one of the reasons why I love mine so much. (so do most of the other entries on there it seems)

[The_Naeem]

Two questions. Since I'm kinda poor I'm looking for a first gen. But who knows maybe i'll ge tthe new one. But how much music should you own before considering buying one? And how much of a commuter should you be. Right now I drive into work, and I have a CD player in the car already. What do you think?

[sebimeyer]

I think the iPod is the coolest thing I have ever owned. Period. Not even my Ti comes close. It is a constant companion. I even fall asleep listening to it.
If you listen to music a lot and own more than 10 CDs, this thing is for you. Think about it: lug 10 CDs around, or a thing that is now smaller than a deck of cards but has everything accessible in a matter of a second or two. (And room for 7500 songs! That a little more than 10 CDs)
Of course I can't make up your mind for you, but I can attest that everybody that has used one for a couple of days wonders how they ever existed without one.
And of course you will be just as cool as I am if you have one. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[TomMacs]

I read in MacWorld that some guy booted OSX 10.1.5 of of his ipod. How did he do that? I though USB 2.0 and FireWire were not supported for booting off of. I can use the ipod for transfering pictures, videos and other files type too, right, even OS's??? Does the ipod Use USD 2.0 and FireWire. What type of firewire, 400 or 800??
thanks

[TempleOwls]

Please see
iPod Beyond The Music for answer on what else it can do.

And for specs, please see
iPod Specs

[sebimeyer]

You can clone a system folder onto it and it will start from it just like from any other FW HD. I don't think you can install directly to it, but copying it over to one should work.
There are two parts to the iPod. Music, contacts, calendars etc are stored in one part and are viewable on the iPod itself (simplified, but thats the essence of it) other files can be stored and acesses on the iPod as if it was a hard drive. Which in essence it is.

[mystery_stain]

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I though USB 2.0 and FireWire were not supported for booting off of.

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Every external FireWire drive I have can be booted off of in OS X, even the older ones.

[Agurri]

Yeah, talking about the USB 2.0 and firewire cable. WHen you receive the 15gb or 30 gb iPod, it comes with a dock which is always plugged in a comp. Does ti come with another cable so we can recharge the battery somewhere else, I mean, without a comp ?

[car1son]

The 30GB iPod comes with a single cable, 6-pin firewire to dock connector. The 6-pin firewire end can be plugged either into a 6-pin firewire port on the Mac, allowing it to charge and sync the iPod; or into an included 6-pin to 4-pin adapter which can be plugged into a PC equipped for 4-pin, allowing the iPod to be sync'd; or into the included AC power supply, allowing the iPod to be charged. The "dock connector" end can either be plugged into the dock (and the iPod seated in the dock) or directly into the iPod itself.
You need that single cable to either charge, sync, or both. With the AC supply you can charge without the Mac, but you still need the cable. An extra cable can be ordered from the Apple store for $19.95 (iPod Accessories).