Does IPOD have flash drive ability? Is it possible to use this Ipod as a flash drive when connected by USB to a computer?
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Absolutely - Simply check "Enable Hard Drive Use" in iToons when you're setting up prefs and the deal is done. If you do not want the computer to affect the music just UNcheck "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected" in prefs. If u plug into a different computer and iToons opens, just quit itoons immediately as it opens. You may get a notice that iToons is updating the ipod. Click ok & just quit the pgm. Just remember, after you eject the ipod (properly-right?) the iPod will still show the red "Do Not Disconnect" symbol. Respect its wishes. It will dissappear in a moment. Then pull the cable. End of story. I currently have about 5 gigs of backup info on mine & it is a real lifesaver. Hope this helps
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Yes you can use a thumb drive and yes you can have file folders. Also you can connect to iPhone and iPods and get full access to music on them (Artists, Playlists, etc). Also, this gives you a port to power your devices. Personally, I have an iPod in the glovebox (connected to rear USB) and use the front to connect / charge my phone.One note, personally after installing I would have rather gone with a unit that has two rear ports instead of one in the front. This would allow me to put the plug anywhere I want via an extension cord. This would then have a cleaner look than having the cable come out of the front of the unit. Yes you can use a thumb drive and yes you can have file folders. Also you can connect to iPhone and iPods and get full access to music on them (Artists, Playlists, etc). Also, this gives you a port to power your devices. Personally, I have an iPod in the glovebox (connected to rear USB) and use the front to connect / charge my phone.One note, personally after installing I would have rather gone with a unit that has two rear ports instead of one in the front. This would allow me to put the plug anywhere I want via an extension cord. This would then have a cleaner look than having... » Read More Yes you can use a thumb drive and yes you can have file folders. Also you can connect to iPhone and iPods and get full access to music on them (Artists, Playlists, etc). Also, this gives you a port to power your devices. Personally, I have an iPod in the glovebox (connected to rear USB) and use the front to connect / charge my phone.One note, personally after installing I would have rather gone with a unit that has two rear ports instead of one in the front. This would allow me to put the plug anywhere I want via an extension cord. This would then have a cleaner look than having the cable come out of the front of the unit. « Show Less
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yes you would be able to it can be connected via usb and used as a mass storage device or connected via aux. the black port on the rear for ipod cable can also be used as an aux. however personal reccomendation will be an ipod it uses artist and all the interfaces that the ipod gives you while with usb youll get folders and it will be in folders how you place them on mp3 players via aux you will not be able to change the track via the stereo.
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I'm waiting for a 128gb flash player that SOUNDS good, and can be loaded with a standard usb cable, and not requiring some proprietary software (read itunes). I test drove a 64gb ipod touch when it first came out, because my 16gb cowon iaudio7 is too small, but it sounded terrible, admittedly it was a stock set of tunes ripped at a low bit rate, but when I wanted to load up my own max bit rate tunes to it, the geniuses at the apple store couldn't fathom why someone would want to listen to tunes they'd ripped themselves, or how to make it happen. Hopefully someone raises the bar on storage space and sound quality, neither of which should be hard at this point. I wish someone would swing for the fences and do a flash 256gb player. I have to admit, I'm anachronistic, in that I don't want internet access, apps, videos, etc. just a gigantic music player that's not disk based (use it on a motorcycle, drop it constantly on the commute), that sounds fantastic and has great battery life. The more things a device does, the performance of each of those things suffers.
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It does not show up in my file explorer as a drive. It shows up as exactly what it is, Sansa View, with an icon that resembles a generic mp3 player with headphones. There is no (*:\) anything tagged on at all.Looking into the system settings I see nothing that allows me to change any USB options. In fact, there are absolutely no options for changing the way the device interfaces with a computer.Hope this helps.~BS~
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Using the "Aux In" RCA jacks in the back of the unit, you can hook up a cd player/changer OR an iPad (using a special cable)...there is a USB port in the back of the unit as well; however the manual states "play music from USB flash drive...". I have not tried to plug in my iPod and play through the unit, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Hope that helps.
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Personally, I was hoping they were going to go with flash. Can you imagine what the battery life on this thing would be with a spinning drive? I don't think you'd make it through a full movie.Also, a flash drive is much more rugged. I hate hearing the drive spin on my 30 Gig iPod when I'm moving around. I would never take it for an off road bike ride. But this I would.
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You can't do it directly but, you can to a usb stick...then, to your ipod using itunes
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You can also get flash drives with a micro usb port interface. I have one and it works perfectly with this unit.
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Ummm The usb port is to accept songs from a jumpdrive (USB Stick) not from an ipod. It is not like a usb port on your computer. it is just a simple interface for reading memory sticks. It does not have the power capabilities for charging. If you search jump drive on amazon you will see the device the usb hole is for. again its not like a usb port on your computer... this one is limited... if you want to use it with your ipod you are limited to using the phono cable (headphone jack) and plugging it in that way. Then it only sends the music and all playlist and song controls are done by your ipod. (if you want to skip a song. use the ipod controls to do it... not the FM transmitter).
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I don't know about an Ipod/Iphone as I have nether but I have a flash drive in both and I can switch between each and listen to their content.
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So can you just drag your computer's MP3 files over to load them into your iPod? Or at least specify which files rather than getting the Winamp program and plugin?
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Hi jonas you will not believe me but I still have not installed the drive in my ipod....
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if you want to connect a iPod/tablet you have to connect with a 3.5mm Audio cable. the usb port is only for flash drives. hope that help a little.
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Yes you can. A USB flash drive functions like a hard drive or extra memory. Once you plug it into your USB port, you can download music , video or photos. Works as an extra storage device up to 256 GB.
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I haven't connected an iPod up to it yet. It can be fully functional with any USB drive or other MP3 player though.
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With the right auxiliary jack, any device can be really. USB, not sure. It has ipod controller, which just accesses the files. I would see the formats it can read, via usb, mp3, mp4, etc.