July 1, 2007 4:00 AM PDT

Overcoming iPhone envy

Posted by Jessica Dolcourt
iPods

Is your iPod feeling abandoned?

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If your iPod is turning green with envy or blue with neglect from the incessant roar over Apple's iPhone (check our nerve center for the latest news, reviews, and apps), it may be time to revisit the programs that made you and your iPod inseparable until now.

Seth Rosenblatt's collection of best iPodware includes iGadget, the ultimate iPod data-syncing and management utility; MediaMonkey, a hit jukebox; and the Plato Video to iPod Converter, which makes your iPod video-ready.

Wedge in those headphones deep enough; crank up the volume loud enough, and you may never even hear all that iPhone trumpeting. Just don't forget to comment below on your favorite iPod software.

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iPhone dummy
by rawsense2004 July 1, 2007 11:31 PM PDT
I still have one of those fat screens (CRT)! I guess I'm just one of those people who gets comfy and doesn't explore too often. I don't even have a cell phone or a laptop! This way, I don't have to worry about whatever they come up with that's new. lol.

Yes, I do this on purpose. I know myself, and I would want it. lol. I already have too much to carry!

Thank you so much for your wonderful program. I just downloaded it today. The only problem I can see so far is that it interferes with my Norton. (That's not too hard to do. I hate norton!) Have a wonderful week!
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My iPod & I are Still Inseparable
by Lorne the Canadian July 2, 2007 11:47 AM PDT
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My iPod & I are Still Inseparable
by Lorne the Canadian July 2, 2007 11:51 AM PDT
The truth is that as much hype as the iPhone has coming its way, I already have an iPod & I already have a phone. And I will advocate such programs as "Plato Video to iPod Converter" but there are alternatives such as "Any Video Converter" and others. I love having videos on my iPod, but I've learned that putting full movies or TV episodes normally isn't worth it - but this doesn't mean that I can't carry around my favorite music videos with me at all times. What I'm saying is that the iPod is still my favorite mp3 player out there, and I've even convinced both my siblings and my Mom to get their own.

Viva iPod!

Lorne
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i don't need an Iphone
by dfstulac July 3, 2007 1:20 PM PDT
ladies and gentlemen:

While I know many of you have I pods and cell phones. I have a Motorola SLVR. this is both a sleek cell phone and an itunes player. While frequently use the cell phone, I don't use the itunes player(don't find it usefull compared to my mp3 player). Additionally, I don't use the other features either. (text web multimedia) These features are just another way to seperate you from your money!

I have studied the iphone compared it SLVR, and found the iphone comparable. Don't get me wrong the touch screen is cool, but the phone is too big.

In my overall estimation I would prefer a much smaller basic phone. Lose the camera, e-mail ipod/mp3, etc. features.

Hope this is helpfull.

Dan
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I am the proud owner of a 4G IPHONE
by lola1107 July 3, 2007 1:37 PM PDT
I had no plans to buy a IPHONE. Quite satisfied with my pda and my ipod.
And for all the criticism by those who do not own one. I am sorry. Save up for the next edition because its worth every penney to own such a beautiful piece of equipment. It's history in the making and we are part of it. I am estatic because I didn't waste my money.
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ipod iphone icrap
by blondie3030 July 3, 2007 1:48 PM PDT
I have owned an ipod 30g for 11 months and the battery is kaput already. I bet the same stuff will happen with the iphone-- rush to market and poor quality
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Need help with my ipod
by Lana1018 July 3, 2007 2:29 PM PDT
I have an ipod that I love dearly however I'm having trouble with itunes. it just wont' work on my computer. does anyone have any suggestiosn?
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iPod Unusable Until iTunes Data Normalized
by MikeCopeland July 3, 2007 3:12 PM PDT
I have an iPod, and I'm using iTunes (7.1). However, I can't populte my iPod until I remove the duplicates in the iTunes library that was built when I installed iTunes. When that happend, iTunes csanned my entire system...and found all the files that are on my external HD that's my backup system. Now, everything in my iTunes library is duplicated, and I can't find any way to remove the files on my J: drive - if I could do just that, I'd have a clean 1-copy library from where I could populate my iPod. Any thoughts? TIA
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I wanted to buy iphone,,
by harishjan July 3, 2007 11:16 PM PDT
I wanted to buy iphone but I heard that there are lot of issues with it,, so I bought HP ipaq.. I am very happy with it,,, is there someone who has bought iphone ,, can you please give us a gen review about it,,
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iPhone is not for me
by bluemoosestar July 4, 2007 12:24 AM PDT
I got my iPod for a reason...I don't want to talk into it.

I love my iPod and it has proven its purchases many times over. Who wants to be connected to their phone ALL the time?
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IPHONE INSANITY
by marang92 July 4, 2007 3:33 AM PDT
I THINK THE IPHONE IS COOL. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THE IPHONE IS TOO EXPENSIVE AND THERE ARE TOO MANY GLITCHES. MOST PEOPLE I HAVE TALKED TO HAVE HAD PROBLEMS. ALSO, WHAT PEOPLE DON'T KNOW IS AT&T(CINGULAR)WILL NOT WARRENTY THE IPHONE. APPLE WILL BE THE ONLY ONE DOING IT.
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iTunes Skins
by Shaun Ballingall July 4, 2007 5:04 AM PDT
i need the multi-plugin for itunes 7.3 dose anyone have one
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want more
by adesodgi July 4, 2007 6:54 AM PDT
use to have a 60gb ipod but couldnt store up as much files as i need it to,so had to get a 80gb. . .but does anyone know how i can transfer some music files on my former ipod which is not in my itunes library to the new one?
And how much does an iphone cost in the uk,wud like to get one.Its really cool. . .wanna go icrazy!!!
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Honest review of the Iphone
by hardlumbers July 4, 2007 10:57 AM PDT
I have read most of the comments about the Iphone. I am giving you my honest opinion. I purchased the Iphone 4 days ago. I have not had any issues thus far with the phone. It is absolutely amazing. It takes some time getting used to the keyboard. Other than that the phone works great. I think the biggest hurdle to get over is the price. But in all honesty look at the price of a Blackberry with data service required for it. I think I was paying 50 a month for this data service alone. My wife has the Treo and it cost her 500 when she bought it. Who wants to carry the Ipod, cell phone and personal organizer. The Iphone has it all. I will keep you all posted as time goes on. SO FAR THE PHONE IS AMAZING AND DEFIANTELY WORTH THE MONEY. 10 OUT OF 10 SO FAR!!!!!!!!!!!
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No iPhone Envy Here
by novastar July 4, 2007 11:40 AM PDT
I checked IT out on the first day. Watched a demo. I had no intention to buy, but curious. Well, I have the 30G iPod and a cell phone that is out of sight (LG VX8700)and together it is a great combination separately. My cell phone has Navigator that updates automatically and speaks the directions and recalculates as you change direction. I hear that the iPhone doesn't have this auto update feature.
If one of my dynamic duo malfunctions, I send that part back and still have the service of the other...all-in-ones have their pros, but because these are "man-made" one or the other will have a malfunction at some time.
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No "I's" for me
by July 4, 2007 12:19 PM PDT
I don't do "I's" no ipod, no iphone. I have a Cingular 8125 it does everything the iphone does and it works. I haven't had any problems and it's a very useful device. It was a little expensive but if it works good and is useful. I have used most every feature on it...I wouldn't have anything else.
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iPhone? Try iYawn
by Jim Harmon July 4, 2007 4:50 PM PDT
All this freakin hype over a pocket computer. It would seem as if people hadn't seen this coming for years. You'd think this device wasn't long overdue already.

I just wish browsers had real and functional filters. I'd have entered "iPhone" into it months ago.
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ipod stuck om stupid!
by chipsjoint July 5, 2007 5:25 AM PDT
came across ipod cheap but iw won't power up or cant be reconized when plugged in usb,model# A1099 20GB ANY COMENTS HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED...
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ipod stuck om stupid!
by chipsjoint July 5, 2007 5:26 AM PDT
came across ipod cheap but iw won't power up or cant be reconized when plugged in usb,model# A1099 20GB ANY COMMENTS, HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED...
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Envy it is !!! So tired of this.
by fj2007cruiser July 5, 2007 7:27 AM PDT
I find it really amazing that everyone on this site that bashes the iPhone does NOT even own one, can't afford it, comes up with some lame excuse why they will never buy it, and most have never even touched one. Look guys (and gals). If you can't afford it please don't knock it. Nobody is twisting your arm to buy it. You will probably never get it, so it is irrelevant. Let those that did buy it, enjoy their pretty much perfect phone.
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