Using old ipod accessories

Hello. I've had an ipod mini in the past and I got the 2nd gen touch for this christmas. I had to get the new adapter since I had the FireWire adapter, didn't know they took that way!
I have a griffin fm transmitter and the touch is a little too big to plug in, and doesn't support the touch. Is there an accessory to get in order to use the transmitter instead of buying a whole new one? I have yet to try out my car charger and I'm afraid that wont work either.
Any advice/help would be appreciated, thanks!

Hmmm... This adapter costs as much as a new transmitter/power adapter!
I have a griffin transmitter/power adapter. It works fine with my new iPod touch,
except that it won't charge it. The transmitter works fine. This is because up
through the iPod Touch G1, the iPods used the Firewire charging circuit.
The iPT G2 doesn't so old chargers won't work.
If you cut the shield off the iPod mini charger/transmitter that fits around
the bottom of the iPod mini, it would transmit fine, it just wouldn't charge.
Jim.

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I bought several games for my old iPod Video (don't know what generation it was but it was about two years old). These games include Mini Golf and Zuma. My old iPod broke, so I recently purchased an iPod Classic. When I connected it to sync to my computer, these two games and iQuiz did not show up in the games tab of the iPod sync list. I have read things about older iPod games not working on newer models, but these games are still available from the iTunes store and are said to be compatible with the Classic. So my questions are:
1. Why do my older iPod games not work with my new iPod, though the same games are still available to be bought in iTunes and are said to be compatible?
2. Is there something I could do to make them appear in the sync list?
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Any help would be greatly appreciated.

1. Why do my older iPod games not work with my new iPod, though the same games are still available to be bought in iTunes and are said to be compatible?
The earlier releases of the games were not designed to be forward compatible to a newer iPod that hadn't been designed at the time they were written. The new versions currently available in the store are explicty designed to work on both the 5th & 6th gen. iPods and 3rd & 4th gen. nanos. They won't work on the iPod Touch or iPhone should you ever get one.
2. Is there something I could do to make them appear in the sync list?
No.
3. If I were to buy these games again from the iTunes store, would they work on my new iPod?
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Trying to use old iPod as backup volume but it isn't recognized.

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I am trying to use a 20GB iPod (generation 1) as the backup volume for Time Machine. I assume that I can designate which parts of my system for Time Machine to backup, such that the size of the iPod in relation to the size of my hard drive wouldn't matter.
I have enabled disk use on the iPod and stripped all the old files from it, but it does not appear in the Time Machine list.
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"Just keep in mind that it may void warranties."
Meaning for the iPod? I've had it for five years. I'm pretty sure it is worthless and uncovered by any warranty.
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Ive got the old Fireware charger and home plug socket thing i got with my ipod mini.. can it be used with a nano?
just so i dont have to use a pc to charge it...
i would try it but i dont want it to blow up or somthing...
thanks..
crappy pc... Windows XP Pro i want a mac..

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Can i use old ipod adapter to plug to charge ipod touch?

hey
i was wondering if you can use the old version of the ipod charger ( the one that plugs into the wall socket ) to charge the ipod touch?

I doesn't need a dock. I use the "Music Power Duet USB AC Charger"
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5750794
With the standard USB/iPod touch cable. Works great (and charges fast). I use it instead of my computer to charge my iPod.
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http://shopping.msn.ca/reviews/shp/?itemId=13671619
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Using older iPod accessories

I've been charging and snycing with the cable and power adapter from the 4g iPod with my iPod touch. It seems fine but is there a chance that there will be a problem in the long run. I don't like using the cable that came with the touch because its to hard to remove unlike the ones that came with the 1g nano and the 4g iPod

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It's impossible to answer without knowing precisely which model you have...
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http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/ipod-add-ons-iphone-what-you- need-to-know/
http://www.iphoneatlas.com/
http://www.everythingiphone.com/

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My hard drive on a previous computer has recently bitten the dust. I had my iPod synced automatically to that library.
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I have an old ipod that i have not used in a very long time, ive had it on a charger now for over an hour and i still cnnot get my ipod to turn on, how can i fix my problem, i just downloaded the new version of itunes aswell, so i know its not my itunes.

i have an old ipod touch that i have not used in a very long time, and im having trouble gettign it to turn on. ive had it on a charger for over an hour now and still nothing hs changed. i just updated my itunes to the current version they haev so i know its not an itunes problem its rather a problem with the old ipod touch itself. im leaving for deployment soon and im trying to get this fixed without having to send it in. If anyone has any ideas on how to get this thing turned on it would be greatly appreciated.

Well, two thoughts.
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If your iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad is Broken
Apple does not fix iDevices. Instead they exchange yours for a refurbished or new replacement depending upon the age of your device and refurbished inventories. On rare occasions when there are no longer refurbished units for your older model, they may replace it with the next newer model.
You may take your device to an Apple retailer for help or you may call Customer Service and arrange to send your device to Apple:
Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
To contact product and tech support: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers.
iPod Service Support and Costs
iPhone Service Support and Costs
iPad Service Support and Costs
There are third-party firms that do repairs on iDevices, and there are places where you can order parts to DIY if you feel up to the task. Start with Google to search for these.
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I just found my old ipod touch (i think 1st generation) and would like to let my toddler use it instead of my phone. I am trying to download apps but it say I need to update to 4.3 but it won't let me update. I have the most recent itunes. any idea why?

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I found an old Apple id on a computer I use infreqently with an old Ipod. I have the the Applie ID, but I do not have the password. In addition,my email account has changed since I created this Applie ID. How can I get reset info to new email address?

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