Your Thoughts on the U2 iPod - Page 8

corianderstem · 11-01-2004, 05:04 PM

u2wolf, you won't have to buy new copies of songs you already own on CD. You just have to have a program to convert your CDs to MP3 files, which can then be put onto the iPod.

Someone told me that you must use iTunes with the iPod, but I think it's a free download, and I've not heard anyone complaining about the program. Yet.

nurse chrissi · 11-01-2004, 05:36 PM

itunes is a free download - it can be used without an ipod to manage your music files - you can burn CDs from itunes music library, buy music from itms - which works on PC and mac

corianderstem · 11-01-2004, 08:17 PM

Do you have to use iTunes with an iPod? Or can I keep my regular CD-to-MP3 program?

Saracene · 11-02-2004, 01:44 PM

Mmeh... call me conservative but I'm staying away from all this iPod stuff until I absolutely have to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century. I like my walkman and my CDs with pretty booklets, and I don't download songs either.

nurse chrissi · 11-02-2004, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by corianderstem
Do you have to use iTunes with an iPod? Or can I keep my regular CD-to-MP3 program?

I'm not too sure on this one - when I started to use the itunes library I switched everything over to itunes - you can store cds on itunes as well and transfer them to the ipod.
I've tried some other libraries and I have to say that itunes is probably the easiest to use

MrBrau1 · 11-02-2004, 04:03 PM

The Ipod only works with Itunes.

ABEL · 11-03-2004, 08:49 AM

i just ordered my u2 ipod....and as i was reviewing my order on the screen, a commercial for the new u2 album was on tv...it's gotta be a sign

caylan · 11-03-2004, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by corianderstem
Do you have to use iTunes with an iPod? Or can I keep my regular CD-to-MP3 program?

the only way to load mp3's into iPod is thru iTunes.

However, iTunes can easily change all of your ripped CD on your HardDrive into AAC or Mp3 format for the iPod!

martha · 11-03-2004, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Saracene
Mmeh... call me conservative but I'm staying away from all this iPod stuff until I absolutely have to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century. I like my walkman and my CDs with pretty booklets, and I don't download songs either.

This would me me too.

corianderstem · 11-04-2004, 05:28 PM

I'm never going to stop buying (and listening to) CDs. I love having the whole package, and they look so pretty on my shelves. However, I love the idea of being able to have 5,000 songs with me for my daily commute. Or a long walk.

Whoot!

Muggsy · 11-04-2004, 08:06 PM

I think that IPod is cool... but it doesn't have the best technical features... if i would by and Ipod I would choose the one with color screen and memory for pics and movies....

Spun2U · 11-05-2004, 03:31 PM

Overall - Boring - The design does nothing for me. The engraving looks nice on the back but that's the only thing.

Just my thought.

ABEL · 11-06-2004, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by corianderstem
I'm never going to stop buying (and listening to) CDs. I love having the whole package, and they look so pretty on my shelves. However, I love the idea of being able to have 5,000 songs with me for my daily commute. Or a long walk.

Whoot!

this is exactly how i feel too. im still going to buy cds. and well right now i don't even have the right system requirements to download from itunes, i'll have to borrow a friend's computer to download the complete u2. but i hate having to choose which cd to bring along to listen to or having to search through all my cds for one song. i don't care that the u2 ipod only has 20MB....5000 songs is plenty

U2_Muse · 11-07-2004, 12:44 PM

I want an iPod, but I won't be getting the U2 one. I love U2, but:

I prefer the white iPod.

I can upload all my own U2 content anyway.

I'm waiting for some other changes hopefully to come with the next generation iPod.

mkdominatr · 11-07-2004, 02:58 PM

I was thinking of getting one in the 1st place and i think this just sold the deal. What could be cooler than taking your entire music collection with you on vacation in a 4x5 inch player.

View Poll Results: The U2 iPod:
I think it's great! I am buying one ASAP!!	69	20.72%
I think it's great! I'm saving my pennies!!	56	16.82%
It looks interesting but I'm not sure if I'll buy one.	71	21.32%
I already have an iPod but I'm excited about downloading the boxed set.	11	3.30%
I see no point in paying again for songs I already own.	64	19.22%
I think this shows that U2 is greedy and/or selling out and want no part of it.	28	8.41%
I don't really care.	34	10.21%
Voters: 333. You may not vote on this poll

11-01-2004, 05:04 PM	#106
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,496 Local Time: 09:45 PM	u2wolf, you won't have to buy new copies of songs you already own on CD. You just have to have a program to convert your CDs to MP3 files, which can then be put onto the iPod. Someone told me that you must use iTunes with the iPod, but I think it's a free download, and I've not heard anyone complaining about the program. Yet. __________________

11-01-2004, 05:36 PM	#107
nurse chrissi Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 8,314 Local Time: 10:45 PM	itunes is a free download - it can be used without an ipod to manage your music files - you can burn CDs from itunes music library, buy music from itms - which works on PC and mac __________________

11-02-2004, 04:03 PM	#111
MrBrau1 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Verplexed in Vermont Posts: 10,436 Local Time: 11:45 PM	The Ipod only works with Itunes. __________________ "If you needed my autograph, I'd give it to you." Bob Dylan

11-07-2004, 02:58 PM	#120
mkdominatr Refugee Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,436 Local Time: 12:45 AM	I was thinking of getting one in the 1st place and i think this just sold the deal. What could be cooler than taking your entire music collection with you on vacation in a 4x5 inch player. __________________

11-01-2004, 08:17 PM	#108
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,496 Local Time: 09:45 PM	Do you have to use iTunes with an iPod? Or can I keep my regular CD-to-MP3 program?

11-02-2004, 01:44 PM	#109
Saracene Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia, some time after tea Posts: 6,325 Local Time: 04:45 AM	Mmeh... call me conservative but I'm staying away from all this iPod stuff until I absolutely have to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century. I like my walkman and my CDs with pretty booklets, and I don't download songs either.

11-03-2004, 08:49 AM	#112
ABEL An Angel In Devil's Shoes Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 18,844 Local Time: 10:45 PM	i just ordered my u2 ipod....and as i was reviewing my order on the screen, a commercial for the new u2 album was on tv...it's gotta be a sign

11-04-2004, 05:28 PM	#115
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,496 Local Time: 09:45 PM	I'm never going to stop buying (and listening to) CDs. I love having the whole package, and they look so pretty on my shelves. However, I love the idea of being able to have 5,000 songs with me for my daily commute. Or a long walk. Whoot!

11-04-2004, 08:06 PM	#116
Muggsy Refugee Join Date: May 2004 Location: I live in colombia, with a box of watercolors and butterflies in my tummy Posts: 2,033 Local Time: 11:45 PM	I think that IPod is cool... but it doesn't have the best technical features... if i would by and Ipod I would choose the one with color screen and memory for pics and movies....

11-05-2004, 03:31 PM	#117
Spun2U Acrobat Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 412 Local Time: 12:45 AM	Overall - Boring - The design does nothing for me. The engraving looks nice on the back but that's the only thing. Just my thought.

11-07-2004, 12:44 PM	#119
U2_Muse War Child Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 575 Local Time: 12:45 AM	I want an iPod, but I won't be getting the U2 one. I love U2, but: I prefer the white iPod. I can upload all my own U2 content anyway. I'm waiting for some other changes hopefully to come with the next generation iPod.

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