What I love and hate of iTunes and iOS
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Once you have installed itunes on your pc, even after you have deleted it, and unselected it from your systems configuration, apple will continue to plague you in different ways. Sigh!!!!! I do not want to reformat my disk. Maybe even that won't work:(
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I agree, Windows sucks.
Do you really need all of that anti virus stuff on MSW 7? My understanding is its no longer needed with the included MS system. Or is that not true?
Most of those I know who use iTunes on a MSW machine don't have any trouble, perhaps its due their settings for the firewall versus yours.
I do agree it will be nice to be able to sync using a wireless connection but I doubt it will fix your sync problems as it seems to be more the interaction of iTunes and the MSW system.
Glad you enjoy the Touch, I have had a first generation unit since shortly after they came out and my son has two which are great machines. It is amazing how much power is packed into them.
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so i guess you're saying i should quit sending out ecards which say 'feliz ano nuevo'
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Ha ha ha ha... Thanks, Jeff. That really made me laugh out loud.
I have both Windows 7 and XP on my machine. I tried both. I also tried a netbook with Windows 7. Still the same problems. Tonight I talked to a friend who uses an iPod Shuffle with Windows and she says sometimes it syncs, sometimes it doesn't.
Mine now has iOS 4.3.3, but still can't sync. The tech support guy said if it's a hardware problem they can replace it at no cost. I have to give credit to Apple for giving world-wide warranty. I'm uninstalling and re-installing iTunes and all associated software for the last time before resorting to that. iTunes totals 6 different applications that must be uninstalled in a specific order. It's ironic how intuitive iOS is, and at the same time how incredibly bloated the software you need to install in your PC is.
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what I hate about iphone/ipod/itunes: people who buy iphones in my country often have a very hazy understanding of how it works, and this results in late night calls to me, because I am the tech guy (ironic, being an architect) to call in those cases in which the syncronization deleted all the contacts from these people's phone...
This is why I for one, do not own an Iphone, and probably never will
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Syncing problem:
You need to go into iTunes and select your device on the left pane, then there will be a menu at the top of the main window that says "Summary", "Info", "Apps"...etc. You'll need to select these and look for boxes that need to be checked that say (i.e.) "Sync Apps" or "Sync Movies" for everything that you want to sync regularly. It will then check for and sync any changes whenever you hook up your device.
If that isn't the issue, see if your windows is set up to turn the device off to save power in the USB settings.
Don't blame Windows for your issues, I'm running Win 7 and it has as few issues as my friend's Mac and all the freedom a Windows system allows, from software to hardware. I'd turn off Windows firewall, it's useless; it blocks stuff it shouldn't and lets things through that you don't want. Install Zonealarm, it's not perfect but it's way better than Windows Firewall. If you're using Norton or McAfee AV programs I've found them to be the most frustrating and annoying AV apps out there. Just like Windows firewall they block things they're not supposed to. Especially Norton, it get's it's tentacles into your system and it requires surgery to root out all of the junk it leaves behind even after uninstalling. I use Avast! anti-virus. No problems at all. Both Avast! and Zonealarm are free, and there are other free AV and firewall apps out there if you don't want to use these two. I've never had any problems between these two programs and iTunes.
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Jeff, it doesn't even display that menu. The thing just can't sync.
I tried everything in Apple's troubleshooting list. I tried with both Win 7 and XP in my PC. I tried in a different PC. Tried turning off firewall, antivirus, re-installing different versions of iTunes, restoring iOS to latest version, etc. The thing just won't talk to iTunes.
I just returned from Apple Tech Support. I copied all the screen captures with error messages to the device. (Sent them to myself via email). The guy was friendly and said if everything goes smoothly I should have a new one in 8-15 days.
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Wow. Sorry it didn't work out, good luck with tech support!
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Haven't had any of those problems with my iPod Touch (either version). Sounds like the problem was with your device. When they replace it, and assuming it works fine, I'll bet you love it. You were smart to get the 64GB instead of a smaller one.
The tech guys probably didn't tell you, but best to get an adapter to plug the iPod directly into the wall for recharging, rather than using the USB connector with your computer. Also, if you buy a dock/speaker for it, make sure it supports the current generation of iPod Touch. I bought a speaker dock for my 2nd generation device, but when I got my 4th generation device and plugged it in, discovered it would play the music, but wouldn't charge the device.
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Miguel, have you the iTunes 64bit installed?
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Sure, Rich, I'm using the 64-bit version. The 32-bit version won't even install under my Windows 7 64-bit. I also tried the 32-bit version of iTunes under XP and Win 7 Home in another machine, but no dice.
Thanks, Daniel, I'm waiting for a wall charger to arrive in 2 weeks.
I'll be listening to podcasts with my 5-year-old Creative ZEN Nano Plus until I receive the new iPod. The ZEN uses simple drag & drop for file transfer and AAA batteries. I reckon an iPod Touch can't be that simple, but I wish it was.
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By chance, are you running Soluto? Or some other 3rd party startup manager?
I had similar problems with iPad on Win7. But found Soluto was causing problem.
BTW, the next iOS is supposed to sync via wifi. That'll be big advantage. As well as multi gesture.
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No, no startup manager. Even if I had one, that does not explain having the same problem on another PC with only one OS.
Big thumbs up for WiFi sync.
Man, I already feel bored without my iPod.
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I'd been toying with the idea of getting an ipod touch. I like the idea of having a phone and an ipod in one but don't see myself using any of the 3g (or whatever) functionality (I would rather get apps at home and never feel interested in checking the internet when I'm traveling) -- especially when it means paying for the data plan. I seem to belong to such a niche market, though, that there isn't an option to buy a "smart phone" with no data plan.
Anyways, the ipod touch looked as close as I could find to what I wanted but then I stumbled across archos' tablets.
It seems to be the android version of an ipod touch. No itunes.
Did you look into these before getting the ipod touch? is there some reason I'm not seeing that makes them inferior? -
dsarchs, I have a old smartphone with the data features that I don't want turned off. You should be able to do the same with the newer models. Btw, IMO, you may find 4G essential at some point in time.
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I had an iPod Touch 2nd gen that I loved. I got it for many of the reasons people are talking about: all the features of a touch smartphone minus the phone, no data plan.
Well, a few months ago I decided to look into a real smartphone again. I'm on T-Mobile, which has a $10/month, 200MB data plan and they have the Samsung Vibrant (Galaxy S), an Android phone. It's awesome! All the freedom in the world: I plug it into ANY computer, PC or Apple, and it comes up as just another storage device. (There is a desktop app if you want to automate syncing and management.) All the apps on it take care of keeping things in order. Media player finds all the music, video player finds all the videos. I used to carry around a phone and my iPod Touch, and every now and then would have to look on both for a contact. Now I have only one device. It syncs beautifully with my Google account, so all my contacts and my calendar are all the same everywhere. Oh, did I mention that T-Mobile gave it to me for free?!
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Sometimes the selection of a phone is subject to location. On Oahu IMO, Verizon provides the best coverage, AT&T next, T-Mobile last. The difference between Verizon and At&T is a lot, so if you need the best coverage, you have to go with Verizon. I loved Cingular until they sold my account to AT&T, discontinuing the kind of service that gave them the best coverage. At first only AT&T had iPhone, but now Verizon has it. Don't know the details of the data plans, so I can't judge. I also have 4G with ClearWire for roving Internet coverage. Not bad, but 4G will not penetrate steel buildings as well as 3G. Many of my business clients love BlackBerry. So sometimes the criteria isn't the hardware, but the service provider. And as we know, each service provider has different phones, systems, and coverage. At least where I live.
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dsarchs: I didn't know about the archos. Seems pretty good spec-wise.
The idea of getting an iPod Touch became fixed in my mind after I learned it could be used for Skype calls, as I had been checking out WiFi Skype phones for some time now but none seemed to "get it". The inclusion of two webcams in the latest iteration sealed the deal for me. Before the iPod Touch, I had considered getting a Sony PSP for the same purposes: Games, Music, Video, and Skype.Ledis, sadly the mobile phone market in my country is a duopoly, and there are no such amazing offerings. Local providers don't even carry the iPhone 4. sigh.
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Update: I've just received a new one from Apple. Same problems.
I already tried everything I could on the first one, so I'm lost here.I guess you need to get a Mac if you want to have no problems with iPods.
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That's strange I'm running win7 with iPod iPad & iPhone.
I think your problem is in startup services. Something is stopping bonjour or part of it.
Try on a friends PC to make sure. They work flawlessly on PC so it must be your system.
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