iPod/MP3 Help!!!

AmentsChick

First, a little background. My home computer died a while back (can't even get it to turn on) so I've been using my roommate's computer. Well, I wanted to put some new music on my iPod and didn't know it was going to erase MY music if I went onto her iTunes. Anyways...now I have an iPod full of crappy, horrible music.

I'm going to be traveling across the country in June (yes, for PJ) and desperately need to have my own music on my iPod!! So, here's my question: Since I don't have a working computer, what should I do? Should I just say "eff it" and get a new iPod? Wouldn't I just be in the same boat as far as music is concerned?? Do I get a non-apple mp3 player since I'll be using my roomie's computer to upload my music?? HELP!!!!

P.S. Did any of this make any sense whatsoever??

Drop The Leash 10

AmentsChick wrote:

First, a little background. My home computer died a while back (can't even get it to turn on) so I've been using my roommate's computer. Well, I wanted to put some new music on my iPod and didn't know it was going to erase MY music if I went onto her iTunes. Anyways...now I have an iPod full of crappy, horribly music.

I'm going to be traveling across the country in June (yes, for PJ) and desperately need to have my own music on my iPod!! So, here's my question: Since I don't have a working computer, what should I do? Should I just say "eff it" and get a new iPod? Wouldn't I just be in the same boat as far as music is concerned?? Do I get a non-apple mp3 player since I'll be using my roomie's computer to upload my music?? HELP!!!!

P.S. Did any of this make any sense whatsoever??

youre gonna have to go nonapple. sorry.

AmentsChick

Thanks for the heads up DTL.

Anyone have recommendations for non-apple mp3 players?

Drop The Leash 10

AmentsChick wrote:

Thanks for the heads up DTL.

Anyone have recommendations for non-apple mp3 players?

zune. not that expensive and they do almost everything an ipod does.

AmentsChick

Drop The Leash 10 wrote:

zune. not that expensive and they do almost everything an ipod does.

Kids these days!! They sure know their electronics!!

norm

wait i'm confused....why do you want to buy a new one? is this one broken?


if it's putting your music onto your ipod, you have to first put your music on the computer....then sync with your ipod....

AmentsChick

cutback wrote:

wait i'm confused....why do you want to buy a new one? is this one broken?


if it's putting your music onto your ipod, you have to first put your music on the computer....then sync with your ipod....

My current ipod works perfectly fine. I just don't have MY music on it because it's got all my roomie's music ... from her itunes. I don't know how to rectify that.

P.S. I'm sorry, I know this is totally confusing. I'm confused myself.

Drop The Leash 10

AmentsChick wrote:

My current ipod works perfectly fine. I just don't have MY music on it because it's got all my roomie's music ... from her itunes. I don't know how to rectify that.

P.S. I'm sorry, I know this is totally confusing. I'm confused myself.

can your roomies comp have multiple users? if so, create one then start all over on that profile. if that makes sense.

Biggest Wave

AmentsChick wrote:

...didn't know it was going to erase MY music if I went onto her iTunes.

I can't imagine that there are people who still don't know this. Shit like this scares me sometimes.

If you have the newest version of iTunes (7.0) you can create multiple libraries. To access this feature, one that many people don't even know about, just hold down the shift key while iTunes is opening. It will ask you which library you would like to open or if you would like to create a new one.

colorsblend

You're going to do 2 things:

A) If you have iTunes 7* or later follow these instructions.

1. Connect iPod to your roomies computer
2. Open iTunes.
3. Select iPod or iPhone in the Devices list.
4. Click the Summary tab and select "Manually manage music and videos."
5. Click Apply

Upload your music to her computer. Transfer it to your ipod by highlighting the files and dragging them from My Music to your ipod.

Since you've changed the setting to "Manually manage music and videos",as long as she does not change it back, your music should no longer be deleted.

Biggest Wave

colorsblend wrote:

You're going to do 2 things:

A) If you have iTunes 7* or later follow these instructions.

1. Connect iPod to your roomies computer
2. Open iTunes.
3. Select iPod or iPhone in the Devices list.
4. Click the Summary tab and select "Manually manage music and videos."
5. Click Apply

Upload your music to her computer. Transfer it to your ipod by highlighting the files and dragging them from My Music to your ipod.

Since you've changed the setting to "Manually manage music and videos",as long as she does not change it back, your music should no longer be deleted.

Or you can just create your own library like I said in the post above this one.

Slip Kid

Biggest Wave wrote:

I can't imagine that there are people who still don't know this. Shit like this scares me sometimes.

If you have the newest version of iTunes (7.0)

7.6 to be exact

Biggest Wave

Slip Kid wrote:

7.6 to be exact

I knew it was 7...something.

I have 4 different libraries on my laptop. It works great.

norm

AmentsChick wrote:

My current ipod works perfectly fine. I just don't have MY music on it because it's got all my roomie's music ... from her itunes. I don't know how to rectify that.

P.S. I'm sorry, I know this is totally confusing. I'm confused myself.

well mere you've unleashed the geek squad....:p any of this help?

i suggest doing the multiple library option and rip your cd's to your own library that will reside on your roomies computer....:)

westsidepie

colorsblend wrote:

You're going to do 2 things:

A) If you have iTunes 7* or later follow these instructions.

1. Connect iPod to your roomies computer
2. Open iTunes.
3. Select iPod or iPhone in the Devices list.
4. Click the Summary tab and select "Manually manage music and videos."
5. Click Apply

Upload your music to her computer. Transfer it to your ipod by highlighting the files and dragging them from My Music to your ipod.

Since you've changed the setting to "Manually manage music and videos",as long as she does not change it back, your music should no longer be deleted.

Combine the above with Biggestwave's idea. That is, make another itunes library on your friend's computer. Put your music in the new library. Then do all the above.

justjoshingu

i have a zune. i like it but its not for everyone.

creative has a lot of really nice ones

also depends on how much you want to spend.
if you want it to play vids
and how many gigs you want it.

go to http://www.cnet.com and they have a lot of good reviews on mp3 players

Bwalker545

Your computer may be dead, but I bet the harddrive is still good. But it into your roomates computer as a slave drive and create your own library.
*does anyone else think its funny that you have a Master and a Slave drive...?*

brainofPJ

Drop The Leash 10 wrote:

youre gonna have to go nonapple. sorry.

you are wise.

i did this myself...

i went with the 8 GB Sansa e280 v2...it also has a slot for Micro SD cards up to 8 GB.

love it.

Slip Kid

Magus wrote:

Your computer may be dead, but I bet the harddrive is still good. But it into your roomates computer as a slave drive and create your own library.
*does anyone else think its funny that you have a Master and a Slave drive...?*

oh good pearl jam reference ...

:rolleyes:

if it's SATA then she doesn't have a Master or a Slave

AmentsChick

Biggest Wave wrote:

I can't imagine that there are people who still don't know this. Shit like this scares me sometimes.

If you have the newest version of iTunes (7.0) you can create multiple libraries. To access this feature, one that many people don't even know about, just hold down the shift key while iTunes is opening. It will ask you which library you would like to open or if you would like to create a new one.

Excuse me, meanie. :mad: I never claimed to be computer savvy.

AmentsChick

cutback wrote:

well mere you've unleashed the geek squad....:p any of this help?

i suggest doing the multiple library option and rip your cd's to your own library that will reside on your roomies computer....:)

Yeah, it does...except for that one dude's rude comment. Did not start my day off in a happy way.