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I have an eMachines computer with Windows XP. Would an iPod work well with that? I have been thinking about getting an one for some time now. I just never seem to have the money. I was wondering of someone could advise me as to what the best option would be.
I've heard things about the Mini's having bad battery life, about the Nano's snapping soon after purchase...Just curious as to which might be the best investment. Also, the most inexpensive (don't want the Shuffle).
Alan Sau
11-21-2005, 12:22 PM
Hey, i'm runnin my iPod on Windows XP... and on an eMachine!
Only trouble i had when i started using the iPod was thinkin that i could simply drag songs from a folder on2 the iPod treating it as a hard-drive, bcos a wanted songs on there as soon as poss! but u have 2 install the software and 'format' it to windows.
Installation was a bit of a nightmare, as i wanted to put my own songs on, not the songs that iTunes wud automatically sync from my music folder but i managed figure out how to change this and get thru this!
As long as you are fairly 'technology-wise' or know sum1 who is, u should b ok!
I've gone thru a cpl of iPods now, and i couldnt use any other mp3 player... no regrets!
Alan :)
filburt1
11-21-2005, 01:03 PM
Originally posted by Bats
I have an eMachines computer with Windows XP. Would an iPod work well with that? I have been thinking about getting an one for some time now. I just never seem to have the money. I was wondering of someone could advise me as to what the best option would be.
I've heard things about the Mini's having bad battery life, about the Nano's snapping soon after purchase...Just curious as to which might be the best investment. Also, the most inexpensive (don't want the Shuffle).
1. If it runs Windows XP SP2, even an eMachines will probably support iTunes and therefore an iPod.
2. The Mini battery life is fine. The Nano hardly snaps in half but a vocal minority complain about scratches.
I hate when people think of an iPod or any other consumer electronics device as an investment. An investment is a tactical decision made to earn you money in the long-term. An iPod doesn't exactly appreciate in value over time (although it holds its value much better that most other consumer electronics).