Convert higher bitrate songs options stops iPod update

Hello, This is my first post so apologies if this is old news. I had my iPod shuffle set to convert higher bitrates to AAC (in an effort to pack more songs on). However, with this option set my iTunes was extremely slow (10-15 minutes a song) to update my iPod if it was anything but the foreground application. It was slower as a foreground app but nothing like what happened if it was a background app. I did a bit of testing and it turns out if I turn off the "Convert" option everything proceeded very quickly. Is there a setting in Windows XP that could help with this or is this a known issue?
Utahbob55

did a bit of testing and it turns out if I turn off the "Convert" option everything proceeded very quickly
Because it is simply loading the iPod, not converting it and then loading it.
Is there a setting in Windows XP that could help with this or is this a known issue?
There is nothing to "help" with nor is it an "issue".
The only way to "help" with it is to get a faster computer, bit will still be slower than not converting.
If you songs are already 128 kps, turn this option off as there is nothing to convert to.
If they are higher bit rates and you do not want to wait, turn this option off. However, you will get less songs on the iPod.

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