Which ipod is for me?

Hi,
I have never owned an ipod and so I am having a bit of trouble deciding which ipod is for me. I have narrowed it down to the classic or touch and now seem to be at a stalemate. My other criteria include:
- Able to create playlists
- decent volume control so I can drown out dance music at the gym
- be able to store a ridiculous amount of songs
- be able to back up the music to my ipod library (which I believe is something that is available for all ipods)
- a recent model
There isn't enough information about the functionality for each model. I have tried taking quiz online to help narrow it down but many of them are quite old and so don't include the recent models. Any help in narrowing this down further would be great.
Thank you!!

I would go with the Classic. 160GB is certainly enough to store "a ridiculous amount of songs," and it does all of the other things you describe. It sounds like you don't require an Internet-capable iPod, so you shouldn't need a Touch.

Similar Messages

  • Which iPod touch for 60 fps video?

    Hi,
    After searching and checking iPod touch specs, I can't find which iPod touch allows to record video at 60 frames per sec ?
    I've seen iOs7 supported 60 fps but in the iPod touch details, it says up to 30fps ?
    Any infos will be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you.

    I only know that only the iPhone 5 can do 60 fps at 1080p, but only with third-party camera apps from the App Store.
    I strongly recommend the 5th generation iPod touch with the 5-megapixel iSight camera. (This is the same camera as the iPhone 5 has, but limited to 5MP instead of 8). CPU may also be a factor.
    If you really want to do slow motion, get the iPhone 5s, but other that that, go for the 5th gen.

  • Please tell me which Ipod dock adapter is compatible with the Ipod Classic 80GB?  They no longer make this particular Ipod and I need the right dock adapter for my Panasonic SC-HC25 stereo system I recently purchased.

    Please tell me which Ipod dock adapter is compatible with the Ipod Classic 80GB?  They no longer make this particular Ipod and I need the right dock adapter for my Panasonic SC-HC25 stereo system with universal dock for Ipod/Iphone I recently purchased.
    You can also send my answer to [email protected]
    Thanks in advance for all who will help.
    slovebk

    refer to this Apple support Article, on Universal Dock which retail at $59 at Apple store.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1380
    Look through the compatible list chart and see which 80GB model are you using, either ID 9 or 10. you can order through Apple Online Store.
    Have a nice day!

  • Hi all - any idea how to download songs from an old AOL iTunes account - have updated to Apple ID which is fine for new songs but didn't realise this wouldn't include the old songs.  Have a 1st gen ipod with the original purchases on if that helps

    Hi all - any idea how to download songs from an old AOL iTunes account - have updated to Apple ID which is fine for new songs but didn't realise this wouldn't include the old songs.  Have a 1st gen ipod with the original purchases on if that helps

    ....... is there a way for me to get my old music library (which was controlled by my dad's apple ID) onto my new mac, but from that point on, start using my own apple ID for purchases?........
    Yes, once the content is in iTunes on your computer, just click it to play and authorise your computer to play it by entering your Dad's ID and password.
    Log into your own account and start purchasing your own content which will then be added to the existing content.

  • My iPod is up to a 4.1 ios, and it won't update to a 5.1 which I need for some of my apps for school. It keeps saying that my internet connection is bad; but, it works just fine. What do I need to do?

    My iPod is up to a 4.1 ios, and it won't update to a 5.1 which I need for some of my apps for school. It keeps saying that my internet connection is bad; but, it works just fine. What do I need to do?

    If you get a network timeout error, then disabling the computer's security software duirng the download and update usually resovles that error.
    If that is not the error what is the wording of the error message.
    Note that only a 3G or 4G iPod can go to iOS 5.  A 2G iPod can only go to iOS 4.2.1

  • Ve brought an ipod nano 1st gen off ebay, will i be able to plug it into itunes which i use for my iphone to put music on it?

    Iv brought an ipod nano 1st gen off ebay, will i be able to plug it into my tunes which i use for my iphone, and sync music to it? can u register 2 devices to 1 itunes?

    tallpaul from great yarmouth wrote:
    Iv brought an ipod nano 1st gen off ebay, will i be able to plug it into my tunes which i use for my iphone, and sync music to it? can u register 2 devices to 1 itunes?
    Yes.  There is no limit to the number of iPods you can sync with one computer, iTunes library or account.
    B-rock

  • How do i delete my cell # from my daughters ipod touch?  I have changed the #'s in my apple id but it is still using the other cell # in their ipod touch for imessage which allows them to send recieve and read texts to that #.

    how do i delete my cell # from my daughters ipod touch?  I have changed the #'s in my apple id but it is still using the other cell # in their ipod touch for imessage which allows them to send recieve and read texts to that #.

    You can only uncheck the cell phone number. The only way to delete it is to use for FaceTime and Messages an Apple ID not associated with the iPhone.

  • HT201303 OK SO I BOUGHT MY 7YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS AN IPOD TOUCH FOR THEIR BIRTHDAY AND THE SECOND THEY START PLAYING WITH THEM ONE SET A PASSWORD TO ENTER THE IPOD AND FORGOT THE PASSWORD. IT SAYS THAT THE IPOD IS ENABLED... HOW DO I FIX THIS PROBLEM? HELP

    I BOUGHT MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS A IPOD TOUCH FOR THEIR BIRTHDAY, THE SECOND THEY BEGAN TO PLAY WITH THEM THEY BOTH SET PASSWORDS TO ENTER THE IPOD HOME PAGE, WELL ONE OF MY GIRLS FORGOT THEIR PASSWORD AND NOW IT SHOWS THAT THE IPOD IS ENABLED... HOW SHOULD I GO ABOUT THIS?

    You will need to restore the device from the computer to which the device is synced. For information and instructions, see:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
    If that will not work, you'll need to put the device into Recovery Mode and then try the Restore again:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
    Forum Tip: It is generally considered inappropriate to type all in uppercase letters in Internet discussions, as text that is typed all in uppercase is by convention considered to be shouting.  Uppercase is also more difficult to read, so please use all uppercase sparingly and only when you really mean to shout, which we hope you won’t need to do here .
    Also, please note that you posted in the iPhone forum.
    Regards.

  • Returning 1st gen ipod touch for 2nd gen?

    Does anyone know if I could return my 1st gen ipod touch for the 2nd gen or even give it to them and get money off the 2nd gen? I want to return my first gen because i have noticed that some of the apps that I want to download require a mic. If you no if i can trade mine in please respond. Thank you

    ... and the second generation Touch doesn't have a mic anyway. Chris will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe, if you want to use a mic-dependant App on a 2nd gen Touch, then you need to buy a headphone/mic combination to plug in instead of standard headphones. I don't know +at all+ about the 3rd gen.
    Non-mic Apps can run on a 1st gen Touch if you purchase the software upgrade, but whether that also includes mic-Apps, well, once again, I don't know. (Not much I do know really, is there? )
    Perhaps you need to consider how much you need mic dependant Apps before rushing into the major expense of a Touch which may not actually meet your needs. There's always the iPhone of course.
    Phil
    Ah, there you go, in this post - http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2322224&tstart=30 - sparky67 says the 3rd gen 32G and 64G Touch comes with a microphone/headphone combination.
    Message was edited by: the fiend

  • Ive had my iPod classic for some time now, and up to now have been using my laptop to sync songs from iTunes.  Unfortunatley, the laptop has died and I'm thinking of buying a iPad.....but how do i now get any songs downloaded from iTunes to my iPod?

    I've had my iPod classic for some time now, and up to now have been connecting it to my laptop to sync any downloaded tunes from iTunes.  Unfortunately, the laptop has died and I'm thinking of buying a iPad.....but how do I now get any songs downloaded from iTunes to my iPod?

    If an iPod is set to update automatically it will be associated with a particular library. If you connect that iPod to a different computer or a different library on the same computer you get the the message you are referring to. "The iPod "iPod Name"is linked to another another iTunes music library. Do you want to change the link to this iTunes music library and replace all existing songs and playlists on this iPod with those from this library". To use an iPod on multiple computers you change the update method to "manually manage songs and playlists". You can also use multiple iPods on a single computer so you will be able to connect both of your iPods to your existing iTunes. Connect the new iPod and follow the on screen instructions, iTunes will open and update your iPod.
    For info:
    The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences menu in iTunes (Edit=>Preferences=>'iPod' tab):
    1) Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
    2) Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
    3) Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.

  • Which car adapter for PB 17 ?

    I am looking for a car adapter for a Powerbook 1.5 17". One model that is readily available in my area is the Targus Car Air, a universal laptop model with 70W output. It does also work as a main power adapter, which would be good if the original fails on the move. But it is sold through the PC shops and there is no mention of older Apple plugs. Anyone knows, or has another model to suggest? Would 70W be okay with an added external USB powered drive? Thanks!
    Message was edited by: Paul Schilliger

    go to wal-mart and to the auto section. In the same aisle as the car stereos you will see some ipod accessories that are not in the electronics section. They will tell you on the package which one is for your ipod. You can probably go to walmart.com and look it up too.

  • Which is better for your hearing?

    Got a pair of Yuin earbuds, and my problem is listening on a windy day. The wind creates a lot of bass rumble, making me turn up the volume. Canal phones sit closer to the eardrums, but would block out the wind so I could keep the volume lower.
    Question, from someone with a degree of hearing loss already: which is better for your ears? Earbuds at higher volume or in-ear at lower vol?

    I have 60% deafness in the right ear but also suffer tinnitus (loud whooshing sound) due to a RTA, but the left ear has excellent hearing. I have tried earbuds, headphones even a pair that you control the volume for both ears. None up to now have made any difference. On a windy day my left ear just compensates for the right, so I just hear in mono. To hear good sound, at the moment, it's best for me to listen to my ipod inserted into the Bose sound dock at home.

  • IPod Info for those who need it

    Just thought I'd give some help to those who need it.
    - For those who are having trouble with their ipods accepting some videos and not others, try shortening the names of the video files. As long as the video files are in the proper format, this should clear up that issue.
    - For those who want to get the songs off of your ipod without having to worry about the iTunes one-way syncing issue the following programs will help you with that:
    PodPlus
    iPod Agent
    - For those who are just curious, here are the size incriments for data:
    Bit
    Byte
    Kilobyte
    Megabyte
    Gigabyte
    Terabyte
    Pentabyte
    I've got the 5th gen iPod and after a little finessing, I think I've got it all pretty much figured out. So, if anyone has questions, gimme a shout. Or maybe you've got some cool ideas I can use!
    5th Gen Windows XP Pro
      Windows XP Pro  

    What is an ideal average setting for my homemade iMovies?
    Settings for your iMovie for what? If your are talking about conversion to an iPod compatible format, which format? Are you more concerned with quality or quantity?
    First, what's the best, fastest and easiest way to convert these iMovies to the H.264 (is that done through iMovie or QT Pro or both) and what other settings (audio for one) should I be using besides the standard 30 fps ?
    Your are using the same QT tools whether you convert directly from iMovie or indirectly via QT Pro using a reference file. (I.e., the only time you save is the time it takes to write the reference file itself.)
    Define what you mean by best.
    The "Movie to iPod (320x240)" option is the fastest in terms of programming your conversion but the slowest in terms of time it take for processing. The "Movie to MPEG4" option is slower/harder to program for a single pass H.264 encode, but takes half the time to process as the dedicated H.264 option. MPEG4 video options (single pass and 2-pass modes) are faster than H.264 codec. Audio options are the same for both H.264 and MPEG4 formats -- AAC LC. I personally would stick with the 44.1 kbps sampling rate and 128 kbps data rate for audio but you could take it up to 48 kbps at 160 kbps if you want. As to frame rate, I would stick with the current (original) setting of your source. 30 (29.97) fps provides the smoothest flow of motion. You could, of course, try 24 or even 15 fps in some cases to see if it is acceptable. Dropping below 12 fps would probably be unacceptable to most people. But you're the producer and director here, so you have to make up your own mind.

  • HELP! ipod formatted for PC, now have Macbook Pro, how do I transfer ipod?

    I have a 30g ipod which is formatted for Windows for my PC. I recently got a MacBook Pro and would like to keep all of my itunes here now. I'm confused as to how to transfer my ipod to my MacBook without loosing everything. I only use my ipod for music (not videos or photos). I more or less need very simplistic instructions. I have been reading some of the posts and am thoroughly confused. Thank you in advance!!!

    Connect your iPod to your computer. If it is set to update automatically you'll get a message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Also when using most of the utilities listed below your iPod needs to be enabled for disc use, changing to manual update will do this by default. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button: Managing content manually on iPod
    Once you are safely connected there are a few things you can do to restore your iTunes from the iPod. If you have any iTMS purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. A paragraph on it has been added to this article: Transfer iTunes Store purchases using iPod
    The transfer of non iTMS content such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve music files and playlists from your iPod, this is just a selection. I use Senuti but have a look at the web pages and documentation for the others too, you'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos and games as well. This is just a small selection of what's available, you can also read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
    Senuti Mac Only
    iPodRip Mac Only
    PodView Mac Only
    PodWorks Mac Only
    iPodDisk PPC Mac Only (experimental version available for Intel Macs)
    YamiPod Mac & Windows
    Music Rescue Mac & Windows
    iPodCopy Mac & Windows
    There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available at this link: Two-way Street: Moving Music Off the iPod
    Once you are happy with your reloaded iTunes you can restore your iPod on the Mac. Restoring will erase and reformat the iPod's hard drive, reload the Mac version of the software and put it back to default settings. Once the restore is complete follow the on screen instructions and it should connect to iTunes and give you a prompt to automatically update your library onto the fresh installation. If you want to update manually or using selected playlists choose no and it will default to manual mode and you can choose whatever setting you like: Restoring iPod to factory settings with iTunes 7

  • Ipod software for kids?

    Has anyone heard (or created) ipod software that simplifies the built-in software. For instance, software that would reduce the ipod to an oversized shuffle. This would be useful for my younger sister, that loves music and my old ipod but has trouble working the click wheel. Any thoughts?
    PB 12   Mac OS X (10.3.8)  

    Hello Michael. The iPod Built-In Software is located in the firmware which is very difficult to edit. That is why you don't see a lot of programs for the iPod itself. I am sorry to say that there is no "iPod software for kids" If she has trouble navigating the iPod I would suggest disableing some Menus in the Settings section to simplify it.
    Signed,
    Chestnut

Maybe you are looking for