Has my iPod Classic bit the dust?

I tried to plug my 80gb iPod Classic into the iPod jack on my elliptical for the first time today and when I did, it froze. I tried to do the reset (toggle Hold switch, hold center and menu buttons simultaneously) and the screen went black and has been that way since. I've tried all 3 USB ports on my laptop, the USB port on a different computer, plugged it into the wall, and nothing. I tried plugging it into the computer and holding the center and menu buttons for iTunes to recognize it, and it gives me an error message saying that the restore failed (Error 2005 initially, now it is saying Error 1604) and gives me the option to send a report to Apple, which I've done, not that it'll help.
Is it worth stressing over/trying to fix it, or is it likely a goner?

If the "black dot" is on the LCD (the screen itself), I think it would be visible whether the backlight is ON or not. And it may get worse. If it's a blemish on the surface of the iPod over the screen area (not the LCD), which may be the case if it's not as noticeable with the backlight ON, it will probably not get worse.

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I have a ipod classic 160GB , the problem with it is that it is dead no respond at all, i even tried to do a hard reboot, i tried to connect to itunes but it did not work, if somebody has a solution please let me know! the screen on the ipod shows nothing

I have a ipod classic 160GB , the problem with it is that it is dead no respond at all, i even tried to do a hard reboot, i tried to connect to itunes but it did not work, if somebody has a solution please let me know! the screen on the ipod shows nothing........

This is the iPod touch forum. I will request that you post be moved to the iPod Classic forum.

HT1345 Is it possible to play a Playlist one has created on an iPod Classic while the iPod is docked?

Is it possible to select and play a Playlist one has created on an iPod Classic through the system on which the iPod is docked?

No, but if you are in the habit of listening to your iPod in Shuffle mode, then set the language files to Skip when shuffling.
To set Skip when shuffling, highlight the track in your iTunes Library and click on File/Get Info/Options>Skip when shuffling and then Sync the iPod to the Library.
Note that if you select a single track, the Skip when shuffling is a tick-box. But if you select multiple items, the Skip when shuffling option becomes a drop-down menu where you choose either Yes or No. Even if that option says Yes, change it to No and back to Yes. This ensuures that all tracks you have highlighted are set to Yes.
Another option is to create a separate Playlist that includes everything except the language files. This will require you to manually add any new songs each and every time you buy new songs.
Alternatively;
you could even create a Smart Playlist to automatically add all the new music but to exclude the language files. To do that, set the Genre of the language files to "Language" (or similar) and then:
Make sure you are looking at your entire Music Library, not just one part of it or a Playlist.
Click on File/New Smart Playlist
In the line that appears, change "Artist" to Media Kind (from the drop-down menu)
The next two boxes should now show is and Music. If not, change them so that they do.
Click on the + box at the end of that line (this will add a new line)
Change "Artist" to Genre (from the drop-down menu)
Change "Contains" to is not (from the drop-down menu)
In the last (empty) box, type in Language or whatever genre you have given to the language files. Make sure it is typed in exactly as it is in the files.
Click OK
Rename the Smart Playlist as you want.
Sync the iPod with iTunes.
Note that this Smart Playlist will automatically add any new music to it. You do not need to add new songs yourself!

Is it worth getting an ipod classic over the new ipod touch if i'm mainly into music?

hey, i'm contemplating whether to get a classic or a touch. i have ~20 GB of music which will fit in both devices. which one should i get?

It's really a matter of your own personal choice.
The 160GB iPod Classic and the 32GB 4th gen Touch are the same price. A 32GB 5th gen Touch however, will cost you slightly more.
The iPod Touch is more fun once you start using the Apps. (And they're often useful Apps too!)
The iPod Classic will have greater capacity as your music collection becomes larger. Although you currently only have 20GB, one assumes that your collection will continue to grow. Don't forget that Apps take up space too. My Apps use 4.3GB.
The iPod Touch is "cooler" than a Classic
The Classic is unlikely to be a good choice for use while jogging. (It has a hard drive which will skip as it is being constantly moved about during jogging.)
So, for and against for each. It really is your choice.

Does the latest Ipod Classic use the same charging pins as the earlier versions?

Does the latest Ipod Classic use the same charging pin positons as the earlier versions as I want to use it in my Audi where my 5th gen Nano will play but not charge as the pin configuration for charging changed from that of the earlier models.

If your 5th gen nano doesn't change, then a new iPod Classic will not either.
The "change" was that older iPods used firewire to charge the iPod. But that's 12volts (the same voltage as a car's battery). Then along came charging by USB, which is 5volts. So car manufacturers who were on the ball, introduced electronics to drop the 12v car battery voltage to 5v and put that 5v on the appropriate USB pins. (I would hope, that by now, every car manufacturer has sorted this out, but of course that doesn't help anyone with an older model car.)
The incredibly obvious - to anyone with technical knowledge - was that one day, Apple would stop the 12v charging method on newer models of iPod. But somehow, a lot of manufacturers of devices that charge iPods failed to see this. (It really was incredibly obvious, believe me!)
It wasn't just car manufacturers who were caught out by this, so were Docking Station devices. I know of one make, where the manufacturer recalled the ones still in shops so that they could re-work them to charge using the 5v USB pins.
In my car, made around 2006, I had an external device fitted so that I could plug my iPod into the car stereo through the Dock Connector. But hey, guess what? That device will charge my iPod Classic, but not my iPod Touch.
A long-ish answer, but hopefully it not only answers the question, but tells you why too.

I have an iPod Classic and the latest version of iTunes. I make all my purchases on my computer, but when I try to click the "add to" option and transfer the songs to my iPod, it doesn't work. How can I get my songs from my computer to my iPod?

I have an iPod Classic and the latest version of iTunes. I make all my purchases on my computer, but when I try to click the "add to" option and transfer the songs to my iPod, it doesn't work. How can I get my songs from my computer to my iPod?

See this excellent user tip from another forum member turingtest2 outlining the different methods and software available to help you copy content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
B-rock

How do I get the volume on my ipod classic to the same level for all songs? Some are louder than others.

How do I get the volume on my ipod classic to the same level for all songs? Some songs are a lot lower than others.

Coverflow in iTunes is sorted by Album Artist whereas coverflow on the iPod classic is sorted by Artist. Unfortunately, there is no way to set this on your iPod. This is such a fumble on Apple's part that I'm beginning to think they're becoming another Microsloth with buggy firmware and products.

I inherited an iPod classic from the passing of a family member. I dont have any passwords to access it. I have a large itunes database on my pc, but I want to add the files on the inherited ipod to my itunes. I do not want to lose files on itunes or ipod

I inherited an iPod classic from the passing of a family member. I dont have any passwords to access it. I have a large itunes database on my pc, but I want to add the files on the inherited ipod to my itunes. I do not want to lose files on itunes or ipod

but I want to add the files on the inherited ipod to my itunes
If the media was purchased from the iTunes store, it cannot be transferred to another iTunes account.

HT1605 Where has sleep iPod gone from the timer menu?

Where has sleep iPod gone from the timer menu?

Hey, thank you very much for the clarification.
I just performed a quick test. If the iPod doesn't have any programs running it will indeed go to sleep after the "stop playing" timer ends. But if I'm playing music the "stop playing" timer will only stop playing the music when the timer ends, but will not actually put the iPod to sleep. Same goes for watching videos, the timer only stops playing the video but does not put the iPod to sleep.
The "sleep iPod" option, on the other hand, actually put the iPod to sleep when the timer ended.
The "stop playing" option only stops an app from playing media but does not put the iPod to sleep.
Why did Apple change the option from "sleep iPod" to "stop playing"?
How do I put my iPod to sleep now?
Thanks!

HD Bit the Dust (iBook G4) - Need Replacemtent HD

The internal HD in my iBook G4 bit the dust. I’m looking for recommendations for a replacement HD? I would like to get a higher quality internal HD, probably 100-120GB.
I’m also wondering just how much extra heat a 7200rpm internal HD would create? The HD that came with my iBook (purchased June, 2004), a 60GB (I believe 5400rpm), gets pretty hot, so I have to keep a small fan blowing under the iBook which sits on an iCurve.

You need a 2.5-inch, 9.5 mm high ATA hard drive like the ones here.
I have been told that battery life is impacted by the higher-speed drives, but I'm not certain that there would be a significant heat difference.
Hard drive replacement is not an easy task:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/iBook-G4-12-Inch/Hard-Drive-Replacement/83/14/
Good luck.

Why is apple taking the iPod classic off the shelves

Why are they taking the iPod classic off the shelves.

Usually when a product line is discontinued it is due to low-volume of sales. Not enough demand to justify the investment in manufacturing.

HT1923 how do i sync itunes to my ipod classic with the newest version of itunes?

how do i sync itunes to my ipod classic with the newest version of itunes?

If you have iTunes 11 turn on the Sidebar. Go to iTunes>View and click on Show Sidebar. You can also do a Crtl+S to show the sidebar.
To sync to your iPod go to iTunes>Help>iTunes Help>Sync your iPod....>Sync You Device>Set up Syncing and follow the instructions.

Ipod classic down the pot

my child dropped my ipod classic down the potty...it plays when plugged, but won't open as the battery was drowned...songs, movies, etc look fine & play when plugged in...is there a way change the battery or is it cheaper just to get a new ipon???? thanks for any ideas

http://www.ipodjuice.com or Google for others.
You are actually in the iPhone forum.

TS1382 I have a new computer, how do I sync my Ipod Classic to the new computer

I have a new Dell computer, how do I sync my Ipod Classic to the new computer

Your iPod is designed to sync with only one iTunes library at a time. It will recognize the iTunes library on the PC as a new library. If you sync the iPod with this new library, all content will be erased from the iPod and replaced with what is in the new library. So what you will want to do is copy everything from the iPod to your new iTunes library on your PC first.
Or better yet, if you still have access to the old computer, use one of the method described in this article copy everything from the old PC to the new one.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods and software available to assist you with the task of copying content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
B-rock

How do I get games for my ipod classic? the clickwheel toolbar has gone from itunes!

I used to be able to buy games for my ipod classic by clicking on apps then clickwheel games, this option has dissapeared from itunes, does this mean I can't get them anymore? or can I get them some other way?

Hmmm. I see. It appears they have removed the Click Wheel Games altogether. I can't find any documentation regarding its removal.
Perhaps you should give Support a call and see what they say.
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/
B-rock

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