Consider that converting an mp3 file to AAC certainly isn’t going to make it sound any better: if there are nasty compression artifacts in your music, converting it to AAC can’t magically make them go away. To do that you’d need scrubbing software (an imperfect solution) or to rip the source material at a higher bit rate (better). Might make the files smaller, though, useful if you’re space-strapped.
However, AAC uses mpeg-4 encoding, and the program here can accept AIFF, WAV, or movie files. So it has plenty of applications beyond converting your old format to a new one.
Posted by sb on September 17, 2003 at 9:40 AM (PDT)
I can’t listen to the radio without cringing,most of the time. I guess I get tired of hearing the same 10 songs over and over and over....ad nauseum. Plus, you can only listen to an artist that the record company is trying to pass off as the “Next Big Mediocre Thing” before wanting to smash the radio, or TV for that matter.So this is a great way for me to check stuff out before I buy it. I couldn’t even begin to tell you how many artists I’ve discovered this way. Not to mention the number of CD’s and Vinyl I’ve purchased as a result.
Posted by Christianicononev.2 on September 17, 2003 at 2:45 AM (PDT)
I was one of the first to get a 40GB iPod in Australia on Monday - according to the staff, and while in the AppleCentre I had a closer look with a 15GB “old” iPod and I also found the new one’s scroll-wheel and butons are more “white” - as in less clear acrylic- so there are some minor cosmetic changes
Posted by thinktwice on September 16, 2003 at 11:36 AM (PDT)
I have the new 30GB iPod, since you guys say that there is a click sound in between tracks, I tried to listen to it very carefully but it seems that I don’t hear any clicked sound in mine, Cheers
Posted by Lius on September 16, 2003 at 9:44 AM (PDT)
Well I bought my 30 Gig IPOD the day they came out and my display was white. My buddy went in the next day and his display is a light blue. I think it’s a random thing and his display is prob as bright as your 40 Gig Ipod .. welll .. Whatever .. once you scratch it .. thats all u look at anyways
Posted by faizon on September 16, 2003 at 6:30 AM (PDT)
Actually there is a simple hack to get rid of the volume cap.
You need to have your iPod to be setup to act as hard disk. Then you need to unable the viewing of hidden files. On a Mac, this can be done with a tool like TinkerTool (http://www.bresink.de/osx/TinkerTool2.html).
once you have done that and browse the files on the iPod, you will find a directory called ipod_control, in which there is another foler named Device. In that last folder, you’ll find one named ‘Limit’. Just delete it and voila! Gone is the volume cap.
Chris
Posted by Christopher on September 16, 2003 at 4:05 AM (PDT)
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iSkinWorld UK offers free iShade for iSkin eXo
I just e-mailed, think Ill get one? how many others have tried?
Posted by plywooduk in England on September 17, 2003 at 12:00 PM (PDT)
iTMS Shutdown to prepare for iTunes for Windows?
Woot!
Posted by gilatrout on September 17, 2003 at 11:32 AM (PDT)
Mac: AAChoo 1.2 Released
Consider that converting an mp3 file to AAC certainly isn’t going to make it sound any better: if there are nasty compression artifacts in your music, converting it to AAC can’t magically make them go away. To do that you’d need scrubbing software (an imperfect solution) or to rip the source material at a higher bit rate (better). Might make the files smaller, though, useful if you’re space-strapped.
However, AAC uses mpeg-4 encoding, and the program here can accept AIFF, WAV, or movie files. So it has plenty of applications beyond converting your old format to a new one.
Posted by sb on September 17, 2003 at 9:40 AM (PDT)
Windows: Weather for Me 1.7 released
get it @the german ipod news page… link is up there
Posted by dinojr on September 17, 2003 at 3:42 AM (PDT)
BBC News: File swappers 'buy more music'
I can’t listen to the radio without cringing,most of the time. I guess I get tired of hearing the same 10 songs over and over and over....ad nauseum. Plus, you can only listen to an artist that the record company is trying to pass off as the “Next Big Mediocre Thing” before wanting to smash the radio, or TV for that matter.So this is a great way for me to check stuff out before I buy it. I couldn’t even begin to tell you how many artists I’ve discovered this way. Not to mention the number of CD’s and Vinyl I’ve purchased as a result.
Posted by Christianicononev.2 on September 17, 2003 at 2:45 AM (PDT)
SF Chronicle: Artists blast record companies over lawsuits against downloaders
Jaguares-The reason that I would take what Moby says seriously,along with most of the other people quoted is this: He made a lot of valid points.
Posted by Christianicononev.2 on September 17, 2003 at 2:37 AM (PDT)
Windows: Weather for Me 1.7 released
So, uh, where do I get the program? Every link I’ve found for it gives an “Unexpected end of drive” error.
Posted by Y3k-Bug on September 16, 2003 at 11:12 PM (PDT)
Observations on 40GB iPod
dang. i bought a 30GB less than a week before the 40’s came out. oh well, i guess i have the compusa replacement plan.
and anyone who doesnt understand why i would want 40 gigs must not have an emusic.com or itunes account…
Posted by engage on September 16, 2003 at 10:11 PM (PDT)
iPod 30GB for $374 shipped
My new 40gig unit is in UPS’ hands tonight. Mine tomorrow. I’m a new iPod owner. Looking forward to this new chapter in music listening.
Posted by Tim on September 16, 2003 at 8:08 PM (PDT)
iPod 30GB for $374 shipped
Well, my order now says that it is in process, but also listed as being “delayed”. great. It still lists a ship date of 9/18, so I will wait and see.
If nothing else, I WILL have one this weekend, if I have to drive a couple of hours to an Apple Store to buy a 40g.
Who knows, if they can’t get the 30g anymore, maybe they will upgrade to 40g! i can dream can’t I?
Posted by Cadilon on September 16, 2003 at 6:28 PM (PDT)
Windows: Weather for Me 1.7 released
ohsi send an email to
Posted by zeve on September 16, 2003 at 12:38 PM (PDT)
iTrip illegal in UK
so has anyone recieved one from griffin yet??
Posted by dk500 in kent, england on September 16, 2003 at 12:37 PM (PDT)
Observations on 40GB iPod
I was one of the first to get a 40GB iPod in Australia on Monday - according to the staff, and while in the AppleCentre I had a closer look with a 15GB “old” iPod and I also found the new one’s scroll-wheel and butons are more “white” - as in less clear acrylic- so there are some minor cosmetic changes
Posted by thinktwice on September 16, 2003 at 11:36 AM (PDT)
NEWSWEEK: Apple moves up iTunes for PC to mid-October
Quicktime Player...not the codecs, the player itself is still crap on Windows when compared to the Mac version.
Posted by Cassidy on September 16, 2003 at 11:14 AM (PDT)
Smart debuts i-move car with iPod connectivity
I can say: yes it’s connected to the car power for charging and altough connected to the car audiosystem.
@sb have you ever been in a smart?
Try it, you’re just missing the backseat!
Posted by aesch on September 16, 2003 at 10:58 AM (PDT)
Engineered Audio Releases RemoteRemote for 3G iPod
Yea, Dr.Bott’s NaviPOD looks cooler—too bad it is IR. I definitely prefer RF.
Posted by Splitpea on September 16, 2003 at 10:24 AM (PDT)
"Pop" between tracks exists on all iPods?
I have the new 30GB iPod, since you guys say that there is a click sound in between tracks, I tried to listen to it very carefully but it seems that I don’t hear any clicked sound in mine, Cheers
Posted by Lius on September 16, 2003 at 9:44 AM (PDT)
Smart debuts i-move car with iPod connectivity
I’m surprised they could find enough space for the dock.
Seriously. Those cars are TINY.
Posted by sb on September 16, 2003 at 9:25 AM (PDT)
Windows: euPOD PRO 1.6 released
Argh. Should have checked my info first, sorry.
Posted by Christopher on September 16, 2003 at 8:14 AM (PDT)
iPod 30GB for $374 shipped
Come out to be about the same price after tax (not if you live in Oregon I guess
Still, I’d prefer the new model even if I paid little more…
Posted by ML on September 16, 2003 at 7:23 AM (PDT)
NEWSWEEK: Apple moves up iTunes for PC to mid-October
whats a bad mac ported app ?
Posted by faizon on September 16, 2003 at 6:32 AM (PDT)
Observations on 40GB iPod
Well I bought my 30 Gig IPOD the day they came out and my display was white. My buddy went in the next day and his display is a light blue. I think it’s a random thing and his display is prob as bright as your 40 Gig Ipod .. welll .. Whatever .. once you scratch it .. thats all u look at anyways
Posted by faizon on September 16, 2003 at 6:30 AM (PDT)
iPod 30GB for $374 shipped
Check the Apple Store.
The Refurb 30 gig is now $350.
But there is one less available now
Posted by Lux Interior on September 16, 2003 at 5:32 AM (PDT)
Windows: euPOD PRO 1.6 released
Your “easy” hack above DO NOT work with 3rd gen iPOD’s. Only with 2gen iPOD’s.
The 3rd gen iPOD do not have a limit file
Posted by EsspeN on September 16, 2003 at 4:11 AM (PDT)
Windows: euPOD PRO 1.6 released
Actually there is a simple hack to get rid of the volume cap.
You need to have your iPod to be setup to act as hard disk. Then you need to unable the viewing of hidden files. On a Mac, this can be done with a tool like TinkerTool (http://www.bresink.de/osx/TinkerTool2.html).
once you have done that and browse the files on the iPod, you will find a directory called ipod_control, in which there is another foler named Device. In that last folder, you’ll find one named ‘Limit’. Just delete it and voila! Gone is the volume cap.
Chris
Posted by Christopher on September 16, 2003 at 4:05 AM (PDT)
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