Apple says they have tested the effect of the next iPhone software upgrade on unlocked phones, and yes, it will turn some of them into iBricks. [link]
Wesley: We were fighting on opposite sides, but it was the same war. Fred: but you hated her…didn't you? Wesley: It's not always about holding hands.
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DXMachina - Sep 25, 2007 3:54:17 am PDT #2852 of 25497
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Sophia Brooks - Sep 25, 2007 4:07:56 am PDT #2853 of 25497
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I recieved some $$ for my birthday and am thinking of getting an iPod that plays videos. Does anyone know if there is some sort of hack/way for it to play non-itunes videos, and where I would look for that-- say if I wanted to play fanvids that are .avi?
Dana - Sep 25, 2007 4:09:26 am PDT #2854 of 25497
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Does anyone know if there is some sort of hack/way for it to play non-itunes videos, and where I would look for that-- say if I wanted to play fanvids that are .avi?
There are programs that will convert video files into iPod-ready files. I use Videora, though rarely. I'm sure Jess will have other suggestions, and I think Jilli asked about it a while back too.
Sophia Brooks - Sep 25, 2007 4:11:53 am PDT #2855 of 25497
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Thanks- I don't want to outlay the money if this does not exisit, so even knowing there is a way helps me make a decision!
Jessica - Sep 25, 2007 4:16:32 am PDT #2856 of 25497
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
iTunes will turn anything except Windows Media into an iPod-compatible movie file for you (right-click and select "Convert selection for iPod").
The vids that will give you trouble are the ones created in WMM and only available as WMV. If you have the pro version of Flip4Mac (or Sorensen Squeeze), you can convert them to M4V, but I don't know of a way to do it for free.
DXMachina - Sep 25, 2007 4:24:02 am PDT #2857 of 25497
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Jessica - Sep 25, 2007 4:26:07 am PDT #2858 of 25497
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
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Sophia Brooks - Sep 25, 2007 4:34:45 am PDT #2859 of 25497
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Thanks Jessica!
Also, is there any/much difference between the new iPod "classic" 80G and the video iPod 80G. Our school has the older one on clearance for $200
amych - Sep 25, 2007 4:37:27 am PDT #2860 of 25497
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
The Classic has the new software which has shinier visual effects, but as far as I've seen, it doesn't actually do anything different from the 80GB 5G.
le nubian - Sep 25, 2007 5:19:30 am PDT #2861 of 25497
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
sophia,
I recieved some $$ for my birthday and am thinking of getting an iPod that plays videos. Does anyone know if there is some sort of hack/way for it to play non-itunes videos, and where I would look for that-- say if I wanted to play fanvids that are .avi?
FWIW, I like ipodifier (PC) to convert ipod videos. It is much more consistent than videoera, IME.
I have a 80G Video and I really like it. I really like the ability to play video podcasts.