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Optimum set up for ipod
Cian:
Hey,
Hope this falls under the 'installation' bracket. I have just put Rockbox on my ipod 80gb video. I've never had an ipod before and thus have never had to use itunes. I was wondering what the best way to set up my ipod is. Should I put all my music through itunes then on to the player? Or should I just stick with my own file trees via Rockbox? (but this means that I cant access my songs when using the original firmware - which means I have to put up with crappy battery life).
So, what do you recommend for optimum set up after installation?
Thanks for your help.
GodEater:
"Optimum" means different things to different people.
I *personally* removed all the iTunes loaded music, and copied my library back on there in a nicely laid out file tree. Battery life is NOT an issue for me as my bus ride to work is less than 20 minutes, and I've got about 16 USB ports to choose from at work to keep my iPod fully charged.
However, if you're a lumberjack, and away from anything resembling a USB port for more than 10 hours a day and want your music with you - then perhaps that *isn't* the optimum set up for you, and you'll want to be able to use the OF too.
It's not *really* a question anyone here can help you with. Try it different ways - see what suits you. Nothing is final after all :)
Cian:
tvm for the reply...I get what your saying...and I see why Rockbox can be way way better than OF for most ppl. But I guess what I'm really wondering, is whether I should set up my ipod in such a way to take advantage of both options. imo, THE only disadvantage of rockbox is the compromised battery life. But I want to be able to have extended battery life when i need it. Does this mean I need to use itunes, and have every song duplicated on my player? I do have 80gb's to play with so it's not THAT bad if this is the case :)
ryran:
--- Quote from: Cian on July 06, 2007, 09:28:31 PM ---Does this mean I need to use itunes, and have every song duplicated on my player?
--- End quote ---
Yes it does mean you'll need to use iTunes.. but you don't need to duplicate all the songs. You can just use iTunes to transfer your music (which will put it into random folders of random file names in the control folder) and then use Rockbox's database feature to search for all of the files on your iPod and display them via tags [just like the Apple firmware].
betamaxman:
--- Quote from: GodEater on July 06, 2007, 05:26:28 PM ---"Optimum" means different things to different people.
I *personally* removed all the iTunes loaded music, and copied my library back on there in a nicely laid out file tree. Battery life is NOT an issue for me as my bus ride to work is less than 20 minutes, and I've got about 16 USB ports to choose from at work to keep my iPod fully charged.
However, if you're a lumberjack, and away from anything resembling a USB port for more than 10 hours a day and want your music with you - then perhaps that *isn't* the optimum set up for you, and you'll want to be able to use the OF too.
It's not *really* a question anyone here can help you with. Try it different ways - see what suits you. Nothing is final after all :)
--- End quote ---
Actually battery life should be an issue no matter how short you listen to your ipod. The ipod uses lithium ion batteries. I beleive the max number of dead to full charges is any where from 500 to 1000 times depending on who you read. That equates to 1000 to 2000 half charges and 2000 to 4000 quater charges and so on. So the more you drain the battery and charge it the shorter will the life span of your ipod's battery be. It also shows it is better to keep your ipod in a charging cradle when not in use. 8-)
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