# iPod **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [October 11, 2003, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806 "2003-10-11T14:04:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![luster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ec9cab/32.png) [@luster](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/luster)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2003, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/1 "2003-10-11T14:04:22Z")
Hi, with the release of the iPod III I’m considering buying one. But I have a PC running Windows ME, with only USB 1. Will I be able to use the iPod? Everywhere on the Mac site it says “FireWire or USB 2.0” but wouldn’t USB 1work too, but only slower? Luster ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2004, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/2 "2004-08-17T10:15:37Z")
Hi all, I know this reply is a little late but I found the info here very useful while I was waiting for my ipod to be delivered and I wanted to verify it. My ipod (the new 4gen model - comes with the USB 2.0 and Firewire cable) works with my laptop (Dell Notebook C600 - I think about 4 years old - I “inherited” it, W2K service pk 4) which does not have USB 2.0. Warning: its much much slower (transfering about 9Gb of tunes took about 2.5 hours) but it does do it despite heavily hinting in the ipod docs that \< USB 2.0 is not supported. I’ve ordered a USB 2.0 card for better speed but just to let you know that USB versions do seem to be backwards compatible. Thanks for your help. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2004, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/3 "2004-08-17T18:19:36Z")
um… ipods are awesome and everything… but what does this have to do with swift3d? just a question ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2004, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/4 "2004-08-17T18:23:05Z")
hahaha, good question ubermensch, i’ll move it to Computer and Games 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2004, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/5 "2004-08-17T18:56:44Z")
Yes, i would totally spring for that FireWire card, no doubt there. As already stated, it will work, but just not as well. The charging is a big thing for me too, I love just plugging it into my PowerBook and letting it sync and charge, its the best combo you can have. BTW: The newest gen of the iPod (click wheel iPod) is Gen 4 😃 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2004, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/6 "2004-08-17T19:50:11Z")
USB 2 also charges while it syncs 🙂 I love my new 4g iPod 😃 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2004, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/7 "2004-08-17T21:16:43Z")
How much you all pay for your iPods and where do you buy them? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2004, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/8 "2004-08-17T21:39:27Z")
If you are in the states then [cnet.com](http://cnet.com) is always a good place to check for prices. [compare prices - click here](http://reviews.cnet.com/Apple_iPod __20GB__ fourth_generation_/4014-6490_7-30978806.html?tag=ob_50&orderby=50&sort=asc) :hr: ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2004, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/9 "2004-09-06T13:29:32Z")
Ah, the iPod… I was wondering: suppose I’m looking for a 4Gb MP3 player. I have the choice between the iPod mini that everyone seems to buy and the Creative Muvo2. Why would I buy the iPod when: 1. the Creative Muvo2 is $50 cheaper; 2. you can change the battery of the Creative Muvo2; 3. the Creative Muvo2 is lighter than the iPod mini? The only downside of the Muvo2 is: 1. it looks cheaper and more “plastic-ish” than the iPod. I would like to know your opinions on this, I don’t know what to buy… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2004, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/10 "2004-09-09T09:42:28Z")
So Muvo2? :sleep: ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2004, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/11 "2004-09-09T12:35:21Z")
well i dont know what the Muvo2 features are but… I am almost 100% sure that the mini also has a calender, games, notes, contact, and a clock. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2004, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/ipod/32806/12 "2004-09-09T15:45:29Z")
People go for the minis because they’re popular and want to look stylish 😉