>>Ipod Help<< required.

[samurai_lassie]

Absolutely spoiled rotten this X-Mas and amongst thousands of presents I got an Ipod Nano 8Gb Black, seeming it's the last present I opened among the deep abyss of wrapping paper I plug it in and insert a DVD, I would always think that a movie playing Ipod would get movies from a DVD I was wrong and the actual reason of getting an Ipod was obsolete. I can't sync and watch movies as I always had assumed. So I have to buy them from an apple store and can only play them on one and only computer.

 

 

 

1. Is there a different way of getting movies on your Ipod I have seen cut into 10 Min long clips as well as whole movies on Google Video none of which were download-able, yes I tried I clicked on (Ipod/PSP) and hit download nothing happens. Would I have to rip a movie to play it on an Ipod or something what are my options without video I don't even want my Ipod I really kind of wanted to play whole movies on long trips or school camps.

 

 

Putting that aside I looked at something else which was helpful, 2,000 songs sounded pretty nice so I sync on 33 songs each averaging 2:50-3:00 sec as I look through my Ipod I notice 5.4 Gb/8Gb free. So wait are you sure Apple 2,000 songs isn't that 100 songs yeah I think so.

 

 

 

2. Nothing at all but those songs on my Ipod about 500Kb is used by the standard games so what's going on?

 

 

 

Now the battery starts acting up the thing would be on orange what's going on now it's green oh wait an hour later it likes being orange again.

 

 

 

3. It lists that the battery might have to be replaced but right after you buy it?

 

 

 

I really don't want to have it now i'm having troubles with so much I had received like $140. of DVDs because my parents had thought the Ipod was capable with playing them, I have all the things it came with it has like 3 scratches on it's shiny back with a 3 year warranty I dont know even if we have the receipt.

 

 

 

4. Can I return this [bleep]y piece of [cabbage]?

 

 

 

I need help.

[Nadril]

Rip the dvd onto your PC so you can convert it into the correct format (unsure what the iPod uses).

 

 

 

 

 

1. There are several. Rip the dvd, you could use torrents, you could use special software to get videos from youtube and such. (just look around).

 

 

 

2. Are you sure about this? a 3min song or so is probably around ~4mb in size depending on the quality, so 33 songs should only take up 132mb or so -- not all that space. You must be doing something wrong, or have something else on it.

 

 

 

3. The battery icon is odd on iPod's, at least it was on my old one. It works fine just don't really trust what it says. Unsure on the new ones though.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Go for it, except most of these problems seem like your problem and not the iPod.

[samurai_lassie]

Rip the dvd onto your PC so you can convert it into the correct format (unsure what the iPod uses).

 

 

 

 

 

1. There are several. Rip the dvd, you could use torrents, you could use special software to get videos from youtube and such. (just look around).

 

 

 

2. Are you sure about this? a 3min song or so is probably around ~4mb in size depending on the quality, so 33 songs should only take up 132mb or so -- not all that space. You must be doing something wrong, or have something else on it.

 

 

 

3. The battery icon is odd on iPod's, at least it was on my old one. It works fine just don't really trust what it says. Unsure on the new ones though.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Go for it, except most of these problems seem like your problem and not the iPod.

 

 

 

1. I use Mac could you show me a link to any thing of the kind, I'm happy to hear from you that I can still play DVDs but I don't know really how to find software of that kind.

 

 

 

2. Defiantly sure, have 3 year warranty they'll probably just replace my Ipod because I'm sure.

 

 

 

3. Well it is in a faulty state if it's not showing me the correct charge.

 

 

 

4. My dad said they'll probably replace it not refund me but I'll try my best.

[Nadril]

Sorry, I don't really know any mac software to do that, just look around though.

[Beaumonde]

1. Is there a different way of getting movies on your Ipod I have seen cut into 10 Min long clips as well as whole movies on Google Video none of which were download-able, yes I tried I clicked on (Ipod/PSP) and hit download nothing happens. Would I have to rip a movie to play it on an Ipod or something what are my options without video I don't even want my Ipod I really kind of wanted to play whole movies on long trips or school camps.

 

 

 

You have to rip the dvd and put it in a format your Ipod will read.

 

 

 

2. Nothing at all but those songs on my Ipod about 500Kb is used by the standard games so what's going on?

 

 

 

When you bought the songs did you buy the music video's or just the songs, the videos take up more space.

 

 

 

3. It lists that the battery might have to be replaced but right after you buy it?

 

 

 

How are you charging the battery, if you leave it plugged in to long while the battery is full your killing the battery. (Just like any other phone/PSP/DS/wireless device.)

 

 

 

4. Can I return this [bleep] piece of [cabbage]?

 

 

 

Not if all the problems listed above are your fault and not the ipods.

 

 

 

And you should have got a classic.

[samurai_lassie]

1. Is there a different way of getting movies on your Ipod I have seen cut into 10 Min long clips as well as whole movies on Google Video none of which were download-able, yes I tried I clicked on (Ipod/PSP) and hit download nothing happens. Would I have to rip a movie to play it on an Ipod or something what are my options without video I don't even want my Ipod I really kind of wanted to play whole movies on long trips or school camps.

 

 

 

You have to rip the dvd and put it in a format your Ipod will read.

 

 

 

2. Nothing at all but those songs on my Ipod about 500Kb is used by the standard games so what's going on?

 

 

 

When you bought the songs did you buy the music video's or just the songs, the videos take up more space.

 

 

 

3. It lists that the battery might have to be replaced but right after you buy it?

 

 

 

How are you charging the battery, if you leave it plugged in to long while the battery is full your killing the battery. (Just like any other phone/PSP/DS/wireless device.)

 

 

 

4. Can I return this [bleep] piece of [cabbage]?

 

 

 

Not if all the problems listed above are your fault and not the ipods.

 

 

 

And you should have got a classic.

 

 

 

By returning it I meant oh well we are not happy with it and simply want a refund so that wouldn't be possible I guess. :(

 

Yes I bought songs under the movies section it doesn't list any movies what so ever.

[junkiejeff]

I have the Ipod classic and I have to admit, it's not perfect.

 

But I don't know another multimedia device with 80gig so I will stick with this one. :wink:

 

 

1.Is there a different way of getting movies on your Ipod I have seen cut into 10 Min long clips as well as whole movies on Google Video none of which were download-able, yes I tried I clicked on (Ipod/PSP) and hit download nothing happens. Would I have to rip a movie to play it on an Ipod or something what are my options without video I don't even want my Ipod I really kind of wanted to play whole movies on long trips or school camps.

 

Rip the DVD to your computer and use a converting program such as videora. A clean and simple program with easy step to step guide.

 

The site also has allot of useful guides.

 

Check it out:Videora website

 

 

 

2. Nothing at all but those songs on my Ipod about 500Kb is used by the standard games so what's going on?

 

Odd, usually a normal song is around 4-5 mb

 

 

 

3. It lists that the battery might have to be replaced but right after you buy it?

 

When you charge the Ipod, use a usb port of the computer so it get's enough of voltage. Also when using maximum brightness of the screen, you only can watch a movie for around 2 hours on an Ipod nano.

 

 

 

4. Can I return this [bleep] piece of [cabbage]?

 

Contact Apple, because I don't know for sure.

 

 

 

I know having an Ipod can be frustrating, but most of these problems have a simple solution. So read the [insert inappropriate language here] manual!

[vladmoney]

hey sorry to direct you from tip.it but i suggest you go here http://forums.ilounge.com/ . This is the best place for ipods, and they should answer your questions completely.

 

 

 

Though i will say you can definetly get DVDs on your ipod, some programs required. I suggest you look on the forum I suggested for all you video guide needs.

 

On my Ipod when i had about 2k songs it took up about 10GB, but I also had some album art and quite a few high quality songs from CDs. So you can probably get 1.5k atleast on your ipod.

 

Make sure you fully discharge your Ipod atleast one time before charging it. Its been known fact that first few charges on the ipod are a bit weird, but things should settle and fully charge after a few full discharges and charges.

 

Back scratches a lot, so get a cover for it. You can sell refurbished if you really despise it. Though I am surprised you are having so much trouble with it, usually ipods are really simple to use.

 

Return it if you need to, you shouldn't have to suffer.

[Ouchy]

hey there. I had the same problem with my new ipod but i got it sorted.

 

Go to this adress:

 

http://lifehacker.com/software/ipod/alp ... 235150.php

 

Download both the programs and follow the instructions.

 

When you have all the settings and have ripped it the file you get will be huge. The use videroa to convert it. I find that if you have all the settings at good quality it still manages to download quickly. The final product will be setting hot off the press in iTunes.