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First Generation iPod for Windows Hell Continued

Actually I like my iPod, but I have been disappointed with the lack of digital outputs, and bugs using non compressed or WAV files, especially the difficult in "tagging" uncompressed files. (Discussed in my other threads.)

And in fairness to Apple, I also have to admit that I LOVE surfing around on iTunes! For those of you who havent tried it, you should open one browser window to Audiogon, and the other to iTunes, read recommendations from fellow Agoners, and check out the samples piped through your main stereo. I have been doing this next to my stereo using a wireless internet connection which is the most fun I have had in a while.

But here is where my difficulties have continued:

After downloading my first few tunes from iTunes and loading up my shopping cart, I was very excited to plug in my iPod and transfer some of my new files, as well as check out the fidelity of Apples "lossless" format. Well guess what?

As my iPod tried to synch to the iTunes server, it conveniently ERASED everything I had loaded onto the iPod, a bunch of albums, a zillion songs, playlists everything?!?!?!? Go figure.

Can anyone tell me the best way to use a first generation iPod with iTunes in a Windows environment? Can I download some new software or something from Apples site? Should I get rid of it and buy one of the newer version iPods? Maybe I should just call Apple tech support? Any tips and tricks greatly appreciated.

Thanks and best wishes.
cwlondon

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cwlondon OP
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Any new developments on 1st generation iPod use, please?

Here is my latest hell:

My VAIO crashed and I lost most of my computer music. Well, maybe I backed it up somewhere but I dont feel like digging it out. Then, my iPod died somehow erasing most of what was on the iPod, too other than the few tunes I purchased using a previous version of iTunes.

I thought it would be easy enough to just start over, buy some new music from iTunes on my newly reformatted VAIO, and then do a new synch with the iPod.

Well, now it seems even worse:

iTunes had no problem erasing the few songs that were left on the iPod but then just got stuck and couldnt copy any of the new ones, just kept bombing out.

I hate my iPod mini and dont want to buy the Nano or whatever so if anyone has any clues, please do tell.
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