Help with iPod

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:47 pm

I want to get an iPod nano and my son is going to pay towards it for Christmas.....luv'im....

On the Apple website it sais under 'PC Requirements' that you need windows 2000 or Windows XP. I have Windows '98 ....any experiences or info. would be gratefully received...they're not cheap and I can't afford to waste the money.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:48 pm

Bez wrote: I want to get an iPod nano and my son is going to pay towards it for Christmas.....luv'im....

On the Apple website it sais under 'PC Requirements' that you need windows 2000 or Windows XP. I have Windows '98 ....any experiences or info. would be gratefully received...they're not cheap and I can't afford to waste the money.

does it have to be an ipod?

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:01 pm

minks wrote: does it have to be an ipod?

Because he is a graphic designer, he deals direct with Apple....so I guess the answer is probably yes...but maybe I may have to look elsewhere....what do you suggest ?? I DO eventually want to get a BOSE docking station.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:04 pm

Bez wrote: Because he is a graphic designer, he deals direct with Apple....so I guess the answer is probably yes...but maybe I may have to look elsewhere....what do you suggest ?? I DO eventually want to get a BOSE docking station.

Oh well if it is that specific yes to Ipod then. I was just thinking if you wanted it only for MP2 downloads there are way cheaper contraptions out there. I dunno about the requirements I would think for it to be working to it's fullest the min requirements should be met. Your electronics place of purchase ought to know the answer.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:09 pm

Thanks Minks...i'll take a look on the internet.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:12 pm

Bez wrote: Thanks Minks...i'll take a look on the internet.
that could work too I am not to adept at this stuff

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:21 pm

If you want to use an iPod with a Windows 98 machine, I recommend downloading iTunes software for your machine. It's free, I think, and it's a great media player.

All my CDs are coded in .wma format, so I use Windows Media player and I'm hoping to get a Creative MP3 player for Christmas. They are "Windows Plays For Sure" set up at the factory.

Look for the little blue triangle with those words

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:28 pm

gawd Bez, whenever i see ipod in the thread title i want to delete it! :rolleyes:

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:31 pm

lady cop wrote: gawd Bez, whenever i see ipod in the thread title i want to delete it! :rolleyes:

Buy and ipod spend an iwad

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:38 pm

Jives wrote: If you want to use an iPod with a Windows 98 machine, I recommend downloading iTunes software for your machine. It's free, I think, and it's a great media player.

All my CDs are coded in .wma format, so I use Windows Media player and I'm hoping to get a Creative MP3 player for Christmas. They are "Windows Plays For Sure" set up at the factory.

Look for the little blue triangle with those words

Thanks Jives...that's great info.

LC...my son is a real Applemac 'snob'.....he thinks my Packard Bell PC is trashy....he forgets his poor old Mum is not so well off as he is ...bless him...

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:20 pm

downloading iTunes software for your machine

Hi

The latest version from iTunes wont run on 98. Nano runs best with the latest version.

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:23 pm

iPod nano Requirements:

* Macintosh or Windows PC with a USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)

* Mac OS X 10.3.4 or later

* Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later

* iTunes 4.9 or later

* iPhoto 4.0.3 or later recommended for Macintosh

* Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 or Elements 3.0 or later recommended for Windows

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:45 pm

Bez, you could always change your windows to XP, i bought one for my nephews GF and she's over the moon.

On another note, i got my TomTom sat-nav and you're right, it's the dogs!

I'm loving it x

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:18 pm

abbey wrote: Bez, you could always change your windows to XP, i bought one for my nephews GF and she's over the moon.

On another note, i got my TomTom sat-nav and you're right, it's the dogs!

I'm loving it x

Glad you're pleased with Tom Tom. Because my husbands driving for a living at the moment, I downloaded the 'Safety Camera' extra. Cost about Ã‚Â£46 but he reckons it has saved him hundreds of Ã‚Â£Ã‚Â£Ã‚Â£s in fines and possibly his licensed.

Sadly I haven't been able to use my iPod because of the Windows 98 thing. My computer is a bit of a dinosaur (7 years old) and has already been loaded with extra memory etc. so I'm going to see what PC world have to offer in their sales after Christmas. I'll only be earning 'proper money' for another 10 months so now's the time to upgrade. If PCW haven't got anything, I might take a look at DELL. xxx

Peter Benders · Post by **Peter Benders** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:55 pm

i have a question .. can the software for creative zen be obtained through any website? i have a creative zen which my cousin gave me but the problem is he has lost the cd that they give with it.. so now i cannot copy music files to it.. pls help .. thanks