Eek! I hadn't used my iPod for a while and after a complete reinstall of the computer my iPod no longer shows up as a harddrive, in iTunes or even in the updater application. It ch…

Download the iPod updater and do a clean install of the iPod.

Definitely reinstall with the latest updater. My 1G is still working just fine and I can't believe they would drop support for the 2G, while continuing to support the 1G. I had a s…

I think you missed the bit where I said the iPod updater doesn't recognize it either

My 1G iPod died completely once. Couldnt be seen by the computer at all. I opened it up, unplugged the battery, let it sit for 5 minutes and then plugged the battery back in and …

Quote: Originally posted by - - e r i k - -: I think you missed the bit where I said the iPod updater doesn't recognize it either Does the iPod itself function? An…

Quote: Originally posted by Big Mac: Does the iPod itself function? And if so, what does it do when you connect it to your Mac? Does it just show the checkmark Disconnec…

They opened up a Sony Style store here in Boston last fall, so usually stroll by there during lunchtime. Two weeks ago I noticed that Sony came out with a native MP3 player called …

So, what's the point of this thread??? The Sony player is not Mac compatible nor is the Sony store. I hope you haven't forgotten that this is a "Mac" forum? Most Mac users are not …

Okay valid points....

Why so hostile? I think there are quite a few iPod owners who might fine this review usefull. If at least only to see where the, LOL, "iPod Killers" are at. You are right in a…

Where are the inline image nazis when you need one?

Quote: Originally posted by echosphere: Why so hostile? I think there are quite a few iPod owners who might fine this review usefull. If at least only to see where the…

Ganesha has a Dell......

Technically this does work in VPC, just slow as hell.

Hey echosphere Thanks for the Look!!! It looks nice, probably works Great, and like the Size. But I'll be getting the Newer ipod with color screen thats coming out. But nice Revi…

Ok, so you say you learned your lesson about not using proprietary encoding formats....so you shunned AAC in favor of ATRAC?

Nope, CD backups and AIFF format.

for hldan: <sigh>. I am so tired of someone trying to be nice and provide a service to others (I for one was looking at the Sony) and someone else says, "Macs only!" I am …

Nice reveiw. I don't think I'd get the "New" sony walkman.

My life with the iPod has been an interesting one. Let me say that I tend to use these devices to excess. My first 5 GB model which was bought right at the announcement and rece…

What is this magical service plan of which you speak?

Quote: Originally posted by Wiskedjak: What is this magical service plan of which you speak? It could be anywhere actually. Just buy whatever maximum length pla…

The 30,000 feet has actually nothing to do with it.

Quote: Originally posted by Goldfinger: The 30,000 feet has actually nothing to do with it. No one said it did.