ipod storage

[Prometheus]

ive noticed that on macs you can drag for instance a mov file into it and it will save onto it

no way in hell im going to use 10-20 gbs for music might as well be able to transfer large files :P

so can you xfer files on windows too?

[eviltechie]

heres what the ipod site says

Convenient Data Storage
iPod can double as a FireWire or USB 2.0* hard drive for your computer. This allows you to transfer files and applications from your computer to the iPod and take them with you wherever you go. iPod is smart enough to keep your data files separate from your music collection.


*Syncing with USB 2.0 (Windows-only) requires optional USB 2.0 + FireWire Cable.


so my guess is yes, it works on windows it seems

[james]

you can drag and drop files to the ipod b/c it is simply programmed as a mass storage device with the caveat that the ipod uses two different file systems (kinda). If you just drag and drop, it is simply going to act as storage. If you drag your mp3's over, you cannot play them via the ipod. you must use compatible software to load mp3's to the ipod in the proper manner for the correct data structure to be created for playback. (true with the *nixes as well)

[Prometheus]

oh wow nifty ok thanks