iPod for tunes?

[cnlneenan2]

I've read that discmans and CD's are sometimes brought but overall can end up being too heavy and bulky. Both my wife and I have iPod's for our music and we're wondering if it would be unwise to bring them. The charger wouldn't be an issue thanks to a power converter and the size of the iPod itself is about the size of a deck of cards (slightly thinner and taller).

The advantage in having it is I can put about 700 full length CD's on it (as mine holds 40 Gigs of disk space) and can easily have it playing in my pocket. I'm wondering though if an item like that may draw too much attention. Does anyone have any experience with this (or a witness to something like it) and would suggest leaving it at home? It's a bit pricey, so obviously wouldn't want to have it stolen but as long as it's either in my pocket or locked in my backpack do you think I'll be ok?

[BigRay]

I have one and wouldn't think of travelling without it. It fits easily in my pocket, so the only thing people see are the headphones, which certainly don't attract too much attention.

Unfortunately, sometimes theft comes from other travellers, so you should think of a good way to secure it if you will be staying in hostels.

Ray

[logan461]

I wouldn't too expensive, and the battery life is not all that it is cracked up to be you eould have to recharge everyday.

[mooseontheloose]

I've heard you can also use the iPod to store digital photos?

If this is true than it's an amazing idea! I've already set aside money for one as the huge disc space will save tons of money over those memory cards. Add to that that an mp3 is great to have for even a small car ride let alone those trains in Europe.

Can anyone confirm that you can use it to store photos? (I know you need a small thing to hook them up to, but going by the picture it is very small and the space would be worth it)

[mooseontheloose]

I've got another Q bout digital cameras. Never had one before so I'm wondering.

Say I uploaded all my pics to iPod. I'd later come home from the trip and upload them to my comp. How would I go from there to getting them printed for me at a store? Would I burn a CD of them? Or would it not be possible without them on a memory card? Or...


Thanks

[jennifer]

Good question, I'm absolutely stupid in the matter and I won a digital camera, I have no clue what to do since I don't have the net on my PC at home and I can't do it at work!!!

Thanks for anyone who answers us!

[Michelle]

Well, I am really unfamiliar with the iPod, but I do have a digital camera so I can answer you how to develop your pics.

There are a few options:

1) Take your memory card into the photo finishing place and you pop it in their machine and choose the photos you want and how many of each

OR

2) You burn the pics onto CD at home and bring the CD to the store and basically do the same thing

OR

3) There are some photofinishing companies (don't know where you live so I can say who) that you can email your digital picture files to and then they develop them and you pic them up after they are done.

Trust me, it's really easy to do... Hope this answers your questions!!

~Michelle

[jennifer]

Thanks!
One more : if I burn them on a cd, into what format do I have to burn them, special size or format? or etc...
thanks

[Michelle]

Well, I don't know what program you use to burn them to CD... but in my program I can choose to burn a data CD, audio, and some other kinds that I never use!! I just choose DATA CD, and pick all the picture files I want to burn, and voila!!! it makes me my CD!! As far as what 'type' of file they are, I could be wrong, but 'jpeg' sounds familiar!! Who knows!! I could check for you, but not until I get home later... So let me know if you need to know!!

[logan461]

on an ipod you need to have acess to a computer that is compatilble with your ipod that is key. I have a mac so it comes up just another accessory then you can just drag and drop. You also can have notes and stuff on there which is cool you could possibly put a whole bunch of tips on the ipod

[jennifer]

thanks for the help mkanters,
sounds understandable to me!
xoxo
Jen

[BigRay]

an iPod is essentially a portable hard drive. In order to put stuff into it, you need to connect it to your computer. If you want to use it to store photos, you will first need to transfer your files from your camera to a computer, and then transfer from the computer to your iPod.

Further, the iPod connects to a computer using Firewire, not USB. So this will likely be difficult in internet cafes in Europe, as they may not have Firewire ports, and I have yet to see one that has Macs.

Ray

[mooseontheloose]

Ray, that problem is fixed with the item I was talking about

It's called a Media Reader I beleive. It's about the same size as an iPod and perfect for travels! You basically hook your iPod up to the reader, stick your digital camera's memory card into the reader's slot and then follow a few simple instructions. Within about 5-10 minutes (for a full 128mb card) it transfers all your pictures to your iPod. Then you can delete the entire memory card and take more pictures!

Once you get home you get them off your iPod and there you go! No huge memory card cost and the Reader is about $100 USD and is the same small size as an iPod.

A definate buy for my trip.

[cnlneenan2]

One great thing about the iPod is the charger. It is basically this little plastic block with a detachable "prong" section. This means that you can remove the two-prong plug that works in the US/Can and replace it with an Int'l adapter and voila! you've got the same charger with the right plug.

Those people at apple sure thought of every innovative thing they could with this. The ipod is so tiny and everything with it is so compact, I'm sure we'll be making the most of it (not to mention mine has 400+ albums and counting!). Not like I'll be listening to music the whole time, it's just nice having a large collection to choose from (without no additional weight for every additional album or song).

I also got this tiny portable speaker system that it plugs right into and can play surprising good quality for about 24 hours (on 4 AAs). It can plug into the wall too and folded up it's about 5"x8"x1". I don't think we'll be bringing it with us to Europe as it'll be just another item to worry about and we probably won't get TOO many chances to play our own music aloud (maybe when we're in a B&B, Hotel or maybe on a beach...but not worth the worry. It DEFINITELY will be accompanying us to Cabo later in the year and has become a centerpiece of my office desk.

Enough rambling...and by the way, I certainly do not work for Apple or any of those guys, I just get really excited about my "toys" and love spreading the excitement!

Chris

[cnlneenan2]

Sorry...I really meant "no additional weight for an additional album or song" meaning that it's only hard disk memory that is taken up by more music rather than space and weight that is taken up by cassettes or CDs.

Also, if you want to check out a picture of the iPod in that speaker setup thing, try this link...who knows, it could fit perfectly into someone's trip if they're going to be a bit more secluded and enjoy their own tunes.

store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=T8355LL/A