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10-26-2006, 09:25 AM
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That's what I thought... user error but nope. Had all the prefs you suggested and told it to upload another .mp3 file... iTunes still converts it to .mp4. Not just that but I can never upload to the unit unit I restart iTunes and reconnect the iPod. I keep getting this error: "Error 50, can not read and write to ipod".
Are you sure the files you have are in .mp3 format originally and not windows media .wma files? iTunes will convert those since it doesn't handle that file type. What program did you use to convert them to .mp3 originally?
As far as the Error 50, I don't know. I havn't had that problem, but I know apple.com has support for common problems like that. I don't understand why it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't work for you. Seems it may be a problem with you usb hardware or drivers, but I don't know much about that.
Seems like you have already made up your mind to take it back. If you do, it is really easy to restore your ipod through the latest itunes.
10-26-2006, 09:27 AM
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Thanks for the help man! I appreciate it. I'm downloading rockbox now...
I love the ipod itself, and understand there reasoning for doing things the way they do. But there effort isn't going to prevent pirating music, IMO. Just would be cool if there was a simple drag and drop program, but thats just how apple is. I remember back in the day, I had a Mac Performa 600. The CD-Rom drive was an added option, $3500 with a 14 inch monitor and crap HP printer.. Im curious how far they've come, haven't owned one since.
I love the ipod itself, and understand there reasoning for doing things the way they do. But there effort isn't going to prevent pirating music, IMO. Just would be cool if there was a simple drag and drop program, but thats just how apple is. I remember back in the day, I had a Mac Performa 600. The CD-Rom drive was an added option, $3500 with a 14 inch monitor and crap HP printer.. Im curious how far they've come, haven't owned one since.
10-26-2006, 09:40 AM
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Something you are doing is wrong. iTunes wouldn't only work incorrectly on your computer, but correctly on other people's. Maybe if you could show screen shots of your process and prefs I could help more.
Are you sure the files you have are in .mp3 format originally and not windows media .wma files? iTunes will convert those since it doesn't handle that file type. What program did you use to convert them to .mp3 originally?
As far as the Error 50, I don't know. I havn't had that problem, but I know apple.com has support for common problems like that. I don't understand why it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't work for you. Seems it may be a problem with you usb hardware or drivers, but I don't know much about that.
Seems like you have already made up your mind to take it back. If you do, it is really easy to restore your ipod through the latest itunes.
Are you sure the files you have are in .mp3 format originally and not windows media .wma files? iTunes will convert those since it doesn't handle that file type. What program did you use to convert them to .mp3 originally?
As far as the Error 50, I don't know. I havn't had that problem, but I know apple.com has support for common problems like that. I don't understand why it sometimes works and sometimes doesn't work for you. Seems it may be a problem with you usb hardware or drivers, but I don't know much about that.
Seems like you have already made up your mind to take it back. If you do, it is really easy to restore your ipod through the latest itunes.
"Seems like you have already made up your mind to take it back. If you do, it is really easy to restore your ipod through the latest itunes."
You know what? I tried to restore the iPod and to my surprise... I get error 50 as well. Hmm...
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10-26-2006, 11:13 AM
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10-26-2006, 11:39 AM
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10-26-2006, 04:42 PM
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itunes wont convert unless you tell it to. you must be telling it to convert the library OR they were copied using WMplayer into WMA-- then it will convert.
the other problem you might be having is that you are uising that shitty itunes 7. itunes 7 is retarded and should be downgraded ASAP. it WILL try to reconvert your files because it's taking out the empty space in the files for it's seamless playback--
just install itunes 6 and you'll be cool.
the other problem you might be having is that you are uising that shitty itunes 7. itunes 7 is retarded and should be downgraded ASAP. it WILL try to reconvert your files because it's taking out the empty space in the files for it's seamless playback--
just install itunes 6 and you'll be cool.
10-26-2006, 04:47 PM
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I haven't noticed any problems with iTunes 7. I have all my songs on seamless playback and it hasn't tried to convert anything. I keep all my music in mp3 format and it never tried to convert anything.
10-26-2006, 06:30 PM
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Well, since I bought it from the Apple store, I tooked it in alone with my computer (laptop). They couldn't believe it but it was converting my mp3s to mp4 right before their eyes. As for error -50, they had no clue. Odd that even an Apple store wouldn't know much about that? Anyways, they replaced my iPod. Still haven't got a chance to open it to test but perhaps it was hardware issue with the error. As for software side, I plan to reinstall and see.
Thanks to those who tried helping.
Thanks to those who tried helping.