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andygrif · 09-01-2005, 12:45

3rd gen for me, no problems with the battery in the slightest.

Some tips?....

1. Have a play around with your encoding settings to see what sounds best. Personally I use 160k AAc files.

2. Throw the headphones that came with it away. Go and buy yourself a pair of Sennheiser MX500's (15 quid) or PX200's (40 quid). The difference is astonishing. You will also have the added benefit of not advertising the fact you have an iPod to potential muggers.

3. If you're into digital photography, consider using your iPod as a file store area for when your memory card gets full up. Belkin do a card reader to iPod gadget for about 80 quid, but they are bringing out a USB device that sits between the camera (as long as it's supported) and the Pod for about half that.

4. Register for iTunes Music Store. I've never bought anything from them but I have taken advantage of the free downloads from time to time.

5. If you don't have a FireWire card in your PC, get one - it blindingly fast compared to plain old USB (I don't know if the dock works with USB2, I guess it should do)

If I think of anything else I'll let you know.

09-01-2005, 12:45	#6
andygrif Inactive Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,820	Re: FAO Ipod people 3rd gen for me, no problems with the battery in the slightest. Some tips?.... 1. Have a play around with your encoding settings to see what sounds best. Personally I use 160k AAc files. 2. Throw the headphones that came with it away. Go and buy yourself a pair of Sennheiser MX500's (15 quid) or PX200's (40 quid). The difference is astonishing. You will also have the added benefit of not advertising the fact you have an iPod to potential muggers. 3. If you're into digital photography, consider using your iPod as a file store area for when your memory card gets full up. Belkin do a card reader to iPod gadget for about 80 quid, but they are bringing out a USB device that sits between the camera (as long as it's supported) and the Pod for about half that. 4. Register for iTunes Music Store. I've never bought anything from them but I have taken advantage of the free downloads from time to time. 5. If you don't have a FireWire card in your PC, get one - it blindingly fast compared to plain old USB (I don't know if the dock works with USB2, I guess it should do) If I think of anything else I'll let you know.