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07-02-2008, 01:26 PM | #331 | |
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It sounds like you're using only MP3 files and loading them onto your ipod via itunes as usual. The 3.5mm jack is unplugged since music is sent via USB, correct? Itunes does not allow you to import WMA unless first converted to MP3 or AAC. My entire music library is WMA lossless and I'd like to avoid converting it to MP3. Based on this, are you loading WMA files via drag&drop in my computer to the ipod drive root directory? I'm guessing I won't be able to use itunes to generate playlists of the WMA music, right? How do you think the sound quality compares to using a flash drive, 3.5mm jack, or generic USB hard drive? |
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Sound quality should be the same as any other USB drive but a little better than the 3.5 mm jack since the D/A conversion happens in the car stereo. This is assuming the car's D/A converter is of comparable quality to the one in the iPod.
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07-04-2008, 02:11 AM | #333 |
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Correct. You would have to use some other software for that. But are you sure the car will even play WMA files? I didn't know that.
Yes, i'm using WMA lossless and de sound quality is very good Sound quality should be the same as any other USB drive but a little better than the 3.5 mm jack since the D/A conversion happens in the car stereo. This is assuming the car's D/A converter is of comparable quality to the one in the iPod.[/QUOTE] Not a little better, it is much better. |
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07-04-2008, 02:24 AM | #334 |
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With MediaMonkey (http://www.mediamonkey.com/) , a free program you can make playlist very easy.
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07-07-2008, 08:46 PM | #335 |
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Well, it's not a hard drive but it works...Finally decided to go w/the Corsair Voyager 16gb flash drive. I figured it's going to take me awhile to fill it up since I currently have only 8 gb of music. Bought it at Fry's for same price after rebate ($45) as Newegg. I loaded 1.5 gb & no issues whatsoever. Keep in mind this is summertime...IN TEXAS HEAT & HUMIDITY!
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07-15-2008, 05:18 PM | #336 |
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Just picked up this 32gb flash drive for $52 shipped off ebay the other day. Works great, looks ugly as sin, but no one sees it anyways.
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07-15-2008, 05:54 PM | #337 |
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^^ wow amazing deal!!!!
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07-15-2008, 08:58 PM | #339 |
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Got the LaCie 1.8" 60GB today ... and it works like a charm, couldn't be any happier. Thanks guys for all the input.
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07-16-2008, 07:56 PM | #340 | |
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Here's the ebay scam I'm talking about: http://reviews.ebay.com/BEWARE-of-FA...:-1:LISTINGS:3 |
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07-17-2008, 01:39 PM | #341 |
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Just to follow up on the external hard drives, I was initially worried about having a constant power supply to the drive all the time even when the car is locked, cause it may cause some damage to the drive (it's not a server ya know) or may cause battery drain on the very long run. After an experiment, the car shuts off the power when you lock it, it takes a few minutes to happen. External drives FTW !!!
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07-18-2008, 08:46 AM | #343 |
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In an effort to save people the time from reading 16 pages of this popular thread which will inevitably grow. . . .Can we please start a List of those Hard drives and Jump/Thumb drives that do work? Potentially with a site where you purchased? And any problems you encountered. To all of you who have gone out and tried these options and took the time to share, thank you very much.
HARD DRIVE (Relevant Spec/Details) / Where to Purchase / Issues with Use 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. THUMB/JUMP DRIVES (Relevant Spec/Details) / Where to Purchase / Issues with Use 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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07-18-2008, 11:40 AM | #344 | |
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Tried to write 30 gigs of music to the drive, said it completed, looked at files and they were all gibberish like the ebay link says. Clearly a fake, filing a fraud claim right now. Thanks for the heads up Peter! |
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07-18-2008, 01:02 PM | #345 |
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Glad I could help! Although I was hoping you'd confirm it worked so I could buy one too!
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07-18-2008, 01:07 PM | #346 | |
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07-18-2008, 02:01 PM | #347 |
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that we do - good call - i didn't scroll down - Sorry for the shoulda
is there a list of Jump/Thumb Drives?
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07-18-2008, 07:07 PM | #348 | |
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Add this one to the flash drive list.
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07-19-2008, 12:29 AM | #349 |
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Haha me too. Now I just feel bad for all the poor saps who bought the drive and then left feedback saying it was legitimate. Also, this seller is claiming I need to reformat the drive for it to work up to 32 gigs haha. Lucky I paid through paypal with my credit card... Charge-back time!
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07-19-2008, 12:33 PM | #350 |
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Great flash drive, newegg, $99
Super fast and big!!! Fits perfectly, no cables needed |
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07-19-2008, 03:34 PM | #351 |
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My understanding is that pretty much any thumb drive will work. It would probably be easier to make a list of any that don't work.
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Anyone have a better procedure for clearing the iPod's index cache? Changing the thumbdrive name does not work, and I can't get the BMW to stop listing "Various Artists" as the artist for several of my songs that I have fixed the tags on.
Going to try using an iPod to give the iDrive something else to cache.
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