The Mystery of filling up an ipod

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In summary: I've been thinking about getting an iPod, but had no idea which size to get. I didn't want to spend extra to get more space on it if I'd never get close to filling it, but the base prices are high enough that I didn't want to start out with something too small and get frustrated with it. Though, any of them is better than carrying around a stack of CDs and a CD player that plays only one at a time.- WarrenI agree. I've been waiting for the prices on the smaller iPods to go down, but they haven't yet. I'm leaning towards the 8GB, but I'm not sure.
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Has anyone actually seen it done? I'm sitting here staring at my petty collection of 1248 songs on my 40GB and the little bar at the bottom of the screen is telling me it's less than 1/8th full.

HOW THE **** AM I SUPPOSED TO FILL UP 40GB THESE GUYS ARE INSANE!
 
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I have 20GB on my iriver. Then again, I know people with >300GB of music on hard drives. It's quite perplexing how they've managed it :confused:
 
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I have about 1,600 albums, or about 160 GB of music. The only reason I haven't purchased an iPod is that they're all too small still.

- Warren
 
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I have a 15 gb'er and I only have the hit songs in it since it's pretty impossible to cram it with all the songs and be able to listen to them all. I'm considering getting the mini since it fits easier in the pocket and my music collection isn't that gargantuan.

160+ gb and up and you can start your own radio station, no need for satellite radio
 
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You're correct, I have no use for satellite radio. My own collection is superior anyway, and I always play stuff I like.

- Warren
 
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I have about 1,600 albums, or about 160 GB of music. The only reason I haven't purchased an iPod is that they're all too small still.

- Warren

*cry*

I have only 160 MB :D
I don't know i am toooooooooooooooooooo picky, or may be i am tooooo geek? ppl say i am not, but who knows lol.

I delete many after i found they are not 10's for me, and when i just want to hear good 9's and 8's , the netwrok on the floor can let me listen to other ppl music "living on hall on campus" :biggrin:

Save the children, and save space :)
 
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Smurf said:
Has anyone actually seen it done? I'm sitting here staring at my petty collection of 1248 songs on my 40GB and the little bar at the bottom of the screen is telling me it's less than 1/8th full.

Many times acutally. I've heard of people with hundreds of GB and they say they actually listen to them all... someone want to do the math of that with say 192k encoding rate and see how much actual time that is? Say 200gb
 
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I have about 50 days worth of music. I certainly don't listen to all of it with equal frequency, but I don't have any that I don't like.

- Warren
 
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chroot said:
I have about 1,600 albums, or about 160 GB of music. The only reason I haven't purchased an iPod is that they're all too small still.

- Warren

Oooh, that's helpful...so about 10 albums would use about 1 GB of space? I've been thinking about getting an iPod, but had no idea which size to get. I didn't want to spend extra to get more space on it if I'd never get close to filling it, but the base prices are high enough that I didn't want to start out with something too small and get frustrated with it. Though, any of them is better than carrying around a stack of CDs and a CD player that plays only one at a time.
 
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Albums typically range from 60MB to 100MB each, depending upon album length and the encoding.

- Warren
 
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chroot said:
Albums typically range from 60MB to 100MB each, depending upon album length and the encoding.

- Warren

Great! That's very helpful. :smile:
 

FAQ: The Mystery of filling up an ipod

1. How much storage space does an iPod have?

An iPod can come in a variety of storage capacities, ranging from 2GB to 256GB. The amount of storage space will depend on the specific model of iPod.

2. Can an iPod be filled with any type of media?

Yes, an iPod can be filled with a variety of media types, including music, videos, photos, and apps. However, the compatibility of certain media may vary depending on the model of iPod.

3. Is there a limit to how much an iPod can hold?

Yes, each iPod model has a maximum storage capacity. However, the amount of media that can be stored on an iPod will also depend on the file size of each media type.

4. How do I transfer media to my iPod?

Media can be transferred to an iPod using iTunes or other media management software. Simply connect your iPod to your computer and follow the prompts to transfer your desired media.

5. How do I know when my iPod is full?

Your iPod will typically display a message or notification when it is close to reaching its maximum storage capacity. You can also check the available storage space on your iPod by going to the device's settings or in iTunes.

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