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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 2:51 am
Burning CD's with iTunes works with songs but when I had an audio book that needed to be split onto more than one CD it burned the first CD just fine but wouldn't burn the second one and would ruin the CD so you couldn't use it again. If anyone has any clues or hints for this problem I am all ears. So far the best solution I've found for my issues is Tunebite. I downloaded and installed Sound Taxi to check it out. DO NOT TRY IT. It kept giving me the blue screen and locking up my computer. I did some checking around online and this program is notorious for this problem apparently. Once I uninstalled it the problems quit.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 12:27 pm
I had this problem w/audiobooks. You might try Audible.com - they can be downloaded to Ipods and they are actually a bit cheaper than the Itune audiobooks. I use their Audible Download Manager and it works great. However, a "fix" I found was to go to the "burning speed" option in Itunes. The default was "fastest" or something like that, but when I picked the highest listed speed, I could burn the audiobooks on multiple CDs. My only complaint -- they usually have two tracks - one that is about 60 minutes and another that is only 10-15 minutes. Audible will allow you to download to Ipod OR to burn them on CD. The CDs generally have about 10 tracks.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 3:47 pm
I have Audible and iTunes audio books. I've tried the speed thing. Like I said the first cd burns fine and then it asks for a new cd, I insert one, it appears to be burning fine but doesn't and then the cd is ruined for further use. I don't own an iPod. I own a Zune. More user friendly IMO. A friend of mine buys the Audible and iTunes books and sends them to me on flash drives. I get mp3 books and send them to her on the flash drives. She can use mine but I can't use hers unless I just listen to them from my computer until I found the program that will convert them.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 7:04 pm
That's odd -- Are you burning through Nero w/Audible or just burning on Itunes? If the latter, I'd try Audible's Nero burning CD. I've never had any problem w/them. I'll keep looking on Itunes to see what I can figure out. I've got a couple of books I could burn, and I'll see what settings things are on.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 7:51 am
Ipod Nano with Video 4GB pros? cons?
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Landileigh
Member
07-29-2002
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 9:50 am
con - quickly filled up. i'd pay the money and get the 80gb classic at $249
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 11:23 am
it holds 1,000 songs, you filled it up that quickly? i can't possibly afford two classics right now (do they have video?), not even sure i can swing the nano's. here is the one i am looking at http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8500491&type=product&id=1186004962410
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Racsan
Member
04-09-2004
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 11:31 am
It's the video that fills it up quickly.
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Landileigh
Member
07-29-2002
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 11:51 am
what racsan said! and yes classics have video.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 11:53 am
hmmmm. how many videos? just can't afford the classic. i am talking about the 3rd generation version if that makes any difference http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/specs.html
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 12:04 pm
Texannie, that model (4GB) costs 149.00 everywhere, such as Target, Apple stores, Apple.com, etc. Don't let Best Buy fool you into thinking it's "on sale" at their place. You will pay that price anywhere. The same goes for the 199.00 (8 GB) model. PS I am shopping for one too. SO I can't answer your question yet!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 12:08 pm
it's $142 right now at Best Buy (check the price once you put it in your cart). I know that the full price is $149 every where.
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 12:35 pm
4 gigs is NOT a lot of space nowadays. When they quote 1000 songs, it's like at a low quality, and they are short songs. I have converted 700MB DVD ripped movies to iPod format, and they come out close to a gig each. MP4 is kind of an annoying format as it takes up a lot of space, and it's the only format the iPod video accepts. As well, when you buy from iTunes, they are selling higher quality (bitrate) songs. There's no way a thousand of those songs would be under 4 gigs. PLUS, 4 gigs is not the ACTUAL space you have. Kind of like when you have a 250 gig hard drive that is really only 233 gigs. The 80gig classic is a BIG jump. Between my boyfriend and I, we have every iPod style ever made. It's ridiculous. My mom added to that mix, it makes for a lot of different views on the different models. The 80 gig model is BIG. Physically big. It is good for a person who commutes, and wants a bigger screen. BUT, it SUCKS for going to the gym, or anything where you don't want to be holding it. It's too big for an active lifestyle. My mom and boyfriend are both big gym nuts, and neither of them took theirs to the gym after a while. It's an albatross of sorts there. iPod shuffle - this is what Mike and my mom were using at the gym. Didn't hold a lot of songs, but for the most part, they both stuck some "pump it up" faster songs on it, and it was basically their gym player. BUT....Mom wanted to SEE the songs playing and the shuffle doesn't have that, and Mike broke the little charger thing. (Solution: Mom sent Mike her charger and never used the shuffle again. hahaha) Compromise - iPod Nano. I have this one. Honestly, I have about 300 gigs of media material I could put on my pods, but I eventually only listen to about 10 gigs worth. So...I got the 8 gig nano, which is only 50 dollars more, and I only cut out a small (almost unnoticeable) chunk of my regular songs and videos. Get the red one, because some of the proceeds go to charity. And it's the same price as every other color. But at least those less fortunate benefit from our consumerism. http://www.apple.com/ipod/red/ 4 gigs will not be enough. 4 gigs is that entry model that everyone gets, then regrets because it just isn't enough. So think about who you're buying for, and then make sure you buy the appropriate model. Feel free to ask more questions.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 1:12 pm
this would be for my kids, 13 and 18. sounds like they won't be getting an ipod this year.
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 2:47 pm
As an aside, I have never seen an Ipod price that varies more then 5-10 dollars so buy from a store you trust rather than spending time looking for deals IMO. I would also suggest that you buy it directly from Apple.com. You pay the same price as the stores, shipping is free and you get to engrave up to two lines on the back. I bought hubby the red shuffle (I have never seen the red in stores up here) for running from the site, pd $85 and had his name engraved on the back. I know a lot of people engrave a favorite quote.. its a nice touch.
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Sewmommy
Member
07-06-2004
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 3:04 pm
Texannie, if you don't mind refurbished you can get a 2nd generation 8 gig nano directly from Apple for the same price as the new 4 gig. I have purchased a few from them this way(a shuffle and a 30 gig) with no problems what so ever. I don't think it has video though. http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=44BD9AA2&nclm=Certified
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 3:21 pm
Rissa, I trust Best Buy and they have free shipping. Sewmommy, that is a good deal, but if we were going to do this, I would want to get the video ones. I am so very confused. All the research I did said they were good.
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 4:15 pm
Tex, can I ask why its important to have video? I am thinking that budget-wise it may work out better to get the kids the basic nano each and then buy a portable DVD player for the family to share. This depends on WHEN you see the kids using the video capability which is why I asked the question.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 4:33 pm
They have the basic ones already. I am not even sure anymore. We are stumped on ideas and can't really afford anything anyway so i guess it doesn't really matter.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 6:45 pm
Wish I could give a "helping hug" Annie -- I have a 512 MG shuffle (the longer, older one) that I absolutely adore. However, I have no desire to watch video on a 2" screen, so I confess to not understanding all my HS teens' desire to do so! LOL My shuffle was a refurbished one from Apple, and it has been great. Maybe they'll have a large gig video ipod available?
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 8:44 pm
I am with you Teach, my eyes would be bleeding in no time. LOL I have the gen2 nano and just love it. I use the Nike+ system which doesn't work with the shuffle or video so there is no way I will part with the nano. They just released a wrist band remote control for it as well (called the amp+)which is great when I am running.... dont have to crash into cars bending over to read the display at my waist.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 9:41 pm
It's nice to keep your photos on your iPod, and the screen is about right for that. I haven't done any TV shows or movies, but I have over 4,000 songs (will hit about 6,000 by the time I get done with the pile of Christmas CDs tonight.) AND a ton of audio books. I use mine when traveling. I would want a Nano for exercising, but that isn't my priority. I keep conference presentations on my iPod and then just plug into the conference computer system. I LOVE my iPod!
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 2:37 am
I have the new Nano, and the video quality is pretty darn good, believe it or not. I just suggest getting the larger capacity Nanos, rather than the 4gig ones, because the videos will fill them up quickly.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 3:01 am
I have the 30G Zune and I love it. It goes with me everywhere I go. I have not used it for a video yet but I have pics and audio books on it.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 8:51 am
I think the 8 GB would be great too, but when you are looking at buying two, it's not 'just a little more' it's almost $100 more. If they download a movie or video, they don't have to keep it on there forever do they? Can't they keep changing songs, videos ect?
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