ipod question

[bertrand]

Can one use the same computer to load two different iPods? I assume you would need two different libraries so that each iPod can load different music. Right now, I'm just using the library and loading from there - nothing fancy. I haven't got around to storing all my CDs on an external drive and loading a subset each time. Does my question even make sense? I've had a bad day...

Thanks,

Bertrand.

[bluesForBartok]

Hey Bertrand,

Yes you can.

I have 2 (a 2nd generation 20gb Model and a newer 40gb model). As long as you don't have iTunes set to automatically sync when you connect the iPod to the computer. I always keep that option off just to be safe.

Make sure you also have the latest firmware updates on your iPod(s) as well. This can help with the efficiency of transferring music / data especially on the older gen models.

Not sure if that makes any sense. If not let me know and I'll try to better explain.

[Eric]

  bluesForBartok said:

Hey Bertrand,

Yes you can.

I have 2 (a 2nd generation 20gb Model and a newer 40gb model). As long as you don't have iTunes set to automatically sync when you connect the iPod to the computer. I always keep that option off just to be safe.

Make sure you also have the latest firmware updates on your iPod(s) as well. This can help with the efficiency of transferring music / data especially on the older gen models.

Not sure if that makes any sense. If not let me know and I'll try to better explain.

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That is the answer - manually load songs to your iPod. I have 4 iPods (mine and my kids) that work off one library. Everybody gets to drag whatever they want to their own iPod.

Edited July 7, 2005 by Eric