I Pod Classic buy or not to buy

I have never owned a ipod before but was thinking of buying the new Ipod classic to store photoes and video clips more for fun than anything else but there seems to be alot of problems with it
so just wondering if it wold be a wise move to buy one.

To try to give a more balanced perspective (I own and have used heavily my new 160GB iPod Classic the past 7 days (over 20K songs at about 90GB used)):
1. cover flow is useless in 80 and 160 gbs
Myth: I use cover flow while music is paused and even playing and can spin through the covers in cover flow without a hiccup.
2. photo is useless also since the icon shown are not the picture shown and >>the if you scroll pictures you get the black screen of death (freezes)
Myth: The thumbnails for all my pictures are correct and I have yet to experience one freeze running through a photo set.
3. the HARD DRIVE IS NOISY !!!!
Matter of opinion I guess but I wouldn't say it is noisy at all - no more so than the 5.5G.
4.IT vibrates in your hand when you look for something (HARD DISK SPINNING) >>crappy feeling feels like a creative junk...
Sounds like this guy doesn't even have the classic as no one can say it feels like junk with a straight face and all hard drives vibrate when they spin.
5.sync erros by the 100'ss
Myth: I have yet to experience one sync error - though some people have I admit.
6. nobody tested the ipod with a lot of song and photos and video once is >>over 40 Gb it slows down to **...
Myth: Some Main Menu sluggishness but overall response nicely improved with the 1.0.1 update.
7. video out does not work.. All othe ipod stuff you have became uselles >>since the cool eyegalsses can not show video...
Never use video out so can't comment.
People on this borad are mostly here with legitimate problems or just to complain because it makes them feel good. But from my experience, I would buy the classic again ina heartbeat.

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TS1372 I-Pod classic 120GB just will not sync with tmy i-tunes.....I-tunes reports error 1415, 1417, 1418, 1428, 1429, 1430, 1436 or 1439......No idea what that all means. Ipod is very tempermental about saving my tunes, anyone no what to do?

I-pod classic 120GB will not sync with my i tunes errors reported 1415, 1517, 1418, 1428, 1429, 1430, 1436 or 1439, completely unsure what any this means? Is my I-pod for the bin seems strange as its only about 2 years old? It finds it very difficult to sync with any of my tunes at all, can anyone help with what to do please. Thanks

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Hello, I would like to buy an I Pod Classic 160 GB and have heard that the volume limit in Europe has been reduced from the factory. Are the devices in the U.S.A also affected?

Hello, I would like to buy an I Pod Classic 160 GB and have heard that the volume limit in Europe has been reduced from the factory.
Are the devices in the U.S.A also affected?
Volker

No, they are not. But getting round this is not that simple.
Until recently, the European Volume Limit that you're referring to affected iPods sold within the EU (European Union countries), so one purchased in the US would not be affected by this. Nor, in theory, would an iPod purchased in Norway or Russia, since neither of them are in the EU.
However, iPod Classics now sold within the UK (where I live) now appear to have an option to disable the EU Volume Limit. I would assume therefore, that this option is available on an iPod Classic bought anywhere within the EU. The firmware on an iPod Classic that can turn off the EU volume Limit is 2.0.5.
iPod Classics running earlier versions of the firmware (including 2.0.4) cannot be upgraded. I have personally seen one with 2.0.5 Mac on it in an Apple Store and the EU limit could be turned off. Check the picture from Badgorr in this thread New Option to turn off EU Volume Cap? (It's towards the bottom of the page.) However, non-Apple stores may still have older stock, so be aware of this when you go shopping.
Experience tells me that buying an iPod from outside the European Union area is not that simple and you are unlikely to manage it. Apple will not ship goods to another country. So either you travel to the US to buy one from a shop (that's a bit extravagant) or you persuade someone else to buy one and send it to you. However, not only will you have the cost of shipping, but in either case, your country's tax department will almost certainly add tax to it when it comes into the country. The service delivering it will apply the tax and charge you for doing so as well or you get charged by the customs department at the airport.

TS1538 My I-pod Classic is not showing up in I-tunes, but my I-pod nano does. What do I need to fix this?

When I connect my I-pod classic it automatically says its connected in the Classics window, but does not appear in I-Tunes. I have tried removing the old I tunes program and re-installing the newest version, I have done the toggle the hold button reset trick, and nothing. But when I plug in my nano it sync's the connects and shows up in I-Tunes. So that tells me my cord is good and the USB I am using is good. Any help would be great.. Thanks

1) Plug in the USB then the 21 pin dock connector to your Classic while iTunes isn't open and if your computer makes a little du du noise it means its installing the iPods Device software and should work once its finished
2) Try using a different USB port or cord and see if that makes a difference
3)Contact Apple directly by phone and there support line is here http://www.apple.com/contact/

I Pod classic not appearing in i tunes

When I plug in my I pod Classic 80g the follwing error message occurs:
There might be a problem with some of the files on this device or disk. This can happen if you remove the device or disk before all the files have been written to it.
Scan & Fix (recommended)
Continue without scanning.
I have tried clicking both options, but although a scan appears to start, the dialogue box disappears and nothing happens. I have tried the "5 Rs" but am unable to restore as the device is not shown in I Tunes.
I also have an i phone which I have no issues connecting to the same laptop & itunes, so would appear to be an issue with the i pod?
Any ideas would be appreciated as I am at a loss with this...
Thanks abs

I have the ipod classic 120gig and am having the same problem. Just started today. I even tried Media Monkey and can't get it to recognize my ipod. Still searching the discussion groups for a fix.

I cannot start-up my I Pod Classic. The display does not show anything. It won't power on...There is no icon of any kind..kinda 'dead' looking.

I cannot power up my I-Pod Classic. It is 2 years old with serial # 7U7448PJY0P. Battery Problem ???

Connect to the USB port, for at least 2 hours, if after 30 minutes, the iPod LCD screen is still black, then it is not not the battery, but more severe hardware issue.
If you can see some life on the LCD Screen, then it is the battery, replaced it at any Apple Store or 3rd Party iPod service centre.

I can not turn off my i pod classic 120GB

I can not turn off my i pod classic 120GB. Any suggestions?

Ross...
Try the 5R's > Apple - Support - iPod classic Troubleshooting Assistant

Last week all of my music on my i-pod classic just got erased. it was not plugged into any thing....i was listening to my music and it just cut off. now it says no music. I attempted several times to sync the music back on it, it keeps erasing itself

Last week i was listening to my i-pod classic in my car (it was plugged up to my car stereo) all of a sudden the music cut off and when i looked at the i-pod it said no music....I have attempted SEVERAL times to sync the music from my i-tunes back onto the i-pod.each time it appears its syncing (says syncing on the i-pod and on the mac book). when its done and i unplug the i-pod (disconnecting it properly) it says no music again and the i-pod is empty.....please help me if you can im SOOOOOOOO LOST WITH OUT MY MUSIC.............thanx....nixonleggs

If you get an error that says can't backup, try moving the existing backup file to a safe location and thry again. again. You can find the location of the backup file here:
iPhone and iPod touch: About backups

I pod Classic gives no response to i tunes. Done formatting, resetting etc.

My i pod classic 160 GB has stopped functioning all of a sudden. I tried resetting, formatting and even re installed i tunes but no use. The device seems all fine but i tunes is not able to detect it.i tunes doesn't give any response if i when i try to connect the i pod.
Otherwise the i tunes seems to be working fine.
This what I got when i ran the diagnostics check for Hard Drive:
Retracts: 3
Reallocs: 944
Pending Sectors: 128
Power on Hours: 55
Start/Stops: 13095
Temp Current: 33c
Temp Min: 14c
Temp max:56 c
Can anypne please help me how to get out of this issue?
Since I have formatted the drive,I have no songs and I donot want to buy a new one.
Thanks

I am having the same problem! Ever since the last 2 or 3 newer versions of iTunes updates!
Ugh!

HT1752 My i pod classic -obsolete- is dead. No other solution than throw it away?

My i pod classic adquired in 2009 -refurbished on the same year after an accident and replaced it by garanty- suddenly is dead witout any reason. Best buy support says there is nothing to do since the hardware is not working. I resist just throw away such a nice and -expensive- gadget after only five years of use. Any other solution? I will appreciated any counsel or at least words for resignation

Because there is a hardware problem.
Apple has an out of warranty or not covered under the warranty "repair" price which pays for an exchange at a discounted price off the full retail sales price, or if you qualify for upgrade pricing with your carrier you can purchase a 4S or iPhone 5 for about the same or not much more depending on storage capacity.

I pod classic and mac

I have prblems with my i pod classic, I plugged inot my mac to download music, i tunes froze and when I removed the i pod my music had disappeared. Now when ever I connect my i pod i tunes freezes. I have reset my i pod and downlaoded the recent version of i tunes, can anyone help me.

Glad to hear that!
So buy a few more USB cable, from eBay or Amazon, to prevent further stress.
Have a nice day!

Changing from an i-pod classic to i-pod touch.

I currently have an i-pod classic 160GB and i am thinking of buying an i-pod touch. Can i transfere contents from the classic to the touch and run both from the same laptop at the same time considering i'll have one account?

You can sync as many ipods you like to one itunes library.

I have an old iPod classic that does not sync with a current version of I tunes . I have iPod selected, etc. help

I have an old I pod classic about 2008 and found it will not sync using the latest version of I tunes downloaded on windows 7 system. I have I pod selected in the top right corner....etc.

I'm having the same problem. Unfortunately, I just paid for a replacement and still have the same problem.

Is there a better way to share your music library outside your home network other than using an i-Pod classic?

APPLE-Here's a complement and a question. Why has the i-Pod Classic fallen from grace compared to other i-Pods? Please know that while I can share my music using home sharing within my home network with a different i-Tune account, it seems to me that the best benefit of having an i-Pod Classic is that you can give your dedicated music library and device to a friend or housemate to use outside your wireless network (and not on the internet) to use while traveling. Am I wrong? Is there a benefit to sharing the cloud usage with a friend. Add that to the click wheel and I think I'm going to be a fan of the i-Pod Classic far longer than it is in production. I hope Apple NEVER stops production of this device. Are you listening Apple?

Fightthegoodfightnow wrote:
I also lend books I read and CDs I own and that isn't stealing either.
Yes it is, and it's precisely what the music industry has been fighting about for years.
Interpreting the law to suit yourself does not render law ineffective. Apple's Terms of Use mention this:
Keep within the Law
No material may be submitted that is intended to promote or commit an illegal act.
Do not submit software or descriptions of processes that break or otherwise 'work around' digital rights management software or hardware. This includes conversations about 'ripping' DVDs or working around FairPlay software used on the iTunes Store.
...which is why my original response was framed as it was. Nothing to do with "attack mode". (You're the one with an "attack style" user name.)
Fightthegoodfightnow wrote:
Heck, as I understand it, I can legally burn up to five copies of a bought song for noncommercial, personal use....so copying in and of itself is also not illegal.
As I recall, the music industry has acknowledged that making a copy of a CD (that you own, and still have in your possession) is regarded as "Fair Use" - and is therefore tolerated. But until that point was established just a few years ago, then technically, it was illegal to rip a CD into iTunes and onto an iPod. Slightly different to your interpretation. That same music industry (and the musicians) regard the following as unacceptable:
keeping a copy of a CD but disposing of that CD to someone else
lending the CD to friends, so that they can make a copy
making copies and giving them or selling them to someone else
But what is okay is:
Home sharing
use of the CD by someone in your family, living under the same roof
At this time, if a couple wish to combine their two iTunes accounts of purchased digital music once they get married, they cannot. Perhaps that's where Home Sharing comes in.

My i-Pod classic is no longer listed as a device & cannot sync.

I have an i-Pod classic (click-wheel) that works just fine. I recently transferred my i-Tunes to a new Windows computer, successfully. I just tried to sync my i-Pod and found that my i-Pod is not listed as one of my authorized devices - therefore it won't sync. I removed the former computer from the list, but not my i-Pod. How can I get my i-Pod back on that list of devices - there is no "add a device" icon... When I called support, they just tried to charge me more money to investigate the problem. How hard is it to simply put my device (that I already paid money for...) back on my list, as it was in August before I got the new computer? I am starting to feel like they are forcing me to purchase a new i-Pod.... not cool for the customer.

I have an i-Pod classic (click-wheel) that works just fine. I recently transferred my i-Tunes to a new Windows computer, successfully. I just tried to sync my i-Pod and found that my i-Pod is not listed as one of my authorized devices - therefore it won't sync. I removed the former computer from the list, but not my i-Pod. How can I get my i-Pod back on that list of devices - there is no "add a device" icon... When I called support, they just tried to charge me more money to investigate the problem. How hard is it to simply put my device (that I already paid money for...) back on my list, as it was in August before I got the new computer? I am starting to feel like they are forcing me to purchase a new i-Pod.... not cool for the customer.

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