iTunes Alternative?

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  1. Jidane

    Jidane Member

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    I am thinking about purchasing a 60GB iPod (Video), but I prefer Windows Media Player over iTunes. I have my library configured just the way i want it so I don't want to switch over to a new media player and have to change everything. Is there a patch for Media Player that allows you to transfer files to and from the iPod, or is there another program that is iPod capable but similar to Media Player.

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    Jidane, Feb 16, 2006
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    Lethal_B Moderator Staff Member

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    You can't use WMP. There is no 'media player' out there that'll allow you to transfer video & music to iPod other than iTunes.
     
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    Lethal_B, Feb 16, 2006
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    Mr. Gates was most likely behind this decision seeing as Windows and Mac are rivals. I think Real Player can put music files onto the iPod but not sure about Video.
     
    weazel200, Feb 16, 2006
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  4. Lethal_B

    Lethal_B Moderator Staff Member

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    Most definetely. Someone should develop a patch to enable iPod compatibility. Now that sure would pee him off! :)
     
    Lethal_B, Feb 16, 2006
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  5. serpiroth

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    You can put it on through winamp. Winamp can probaly keep everything you want. (Winamp is not compatible with videos!)
     
    serpiroth, Feb 20, 2006
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  6. Lethal_B

    Lethal_B Moderator Staff Member

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    Winamp is Ok, but iTunes is the most compatible. They should develop an alternative with a similar interface, but better "media player" features.. iTunes isn't very interactive..
     
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    Lethal_B, Feb 20, 2006
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  7. serpiroth

    serpiroth Regular member

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    ya deffinatly.
     
    serpiroth, Feb 20, 2006
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  8. Lethal_B

    Lethal_B Moderator Staff Member

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    On the other hand, however, winamp, though it is very versatile with various plug-ins and the like, doesn't, in my humble opinion have the best user interface. Windows media player has a nice interface with many customizable features, and is very simple to use.
     
    Lethal_B, Feb 20, 2006
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    Where do you get the windows media interface. Is it compatible with Ipod videos?

     
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  10. Lethal_B

    Lethal_B Moderator Staff Member

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    I didn't mention "Windows media interface", I was just stating that Windows media player has a nice user interface..
     
    Lethal_B, Feb 20, 2006
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  11. serpiroth

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    O, :(

    My bad.
     
    serpiroth, Feb 20, 2006
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    Lethal_B Moderator Staff Member

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    It's ok.. No worries :)
     
    Lethal_B, Feb 20, 2006
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    Is there transfer software that can sync an iPod up with my music file?
     
    Jidane, Feb 23, 2006
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