Do I NEED to use Itunes to upload files to an Ipod?

broona · 23 Sep 2008 at 22:41

Looking at getting a cheap refurbed Nano, never had an Ipod before, but have used Itunes, and hate it with a passion! Are there any other ways of uploading tunes to an Ipod, ie drag and drop in Windows Explorer like any other normal MP3 player? Cheers.

J1234 · 23 Sep 2008 at 23:12

Is this on Windows or OS X?

There's a program for Windows that will let you, can't think what it's called though.

benjo · 23 Sep 2008 at 23:15

Anapod gets mentioned a lot (for windows)

http://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/featpw.php

broona · 24 Sep 2008 at 05:34

Thanks for the replies, it's on Vista.

Johnz0r · 24 Sep 2008 at 08:02

If you don't want to pay for Anapod you can also get a plugin for WinAMP that will let you upload files.

Ah, Just checked the site and apparently its already built in to the latest versions of winamp. If your interested, here is the link:

http://www.winamp.com/

Scottland · 24 Sep 2008 at 08:09

I only use Winamp with the ml_ipod plugin, although iPod support is built in already - I just prefer the ml plugin.

I've found Winamp the best and has most of the ability of iTunes, there are several other options for windows though.

RoleyBirkin · 24 Sep 2008 at 09:05

Songbird?

broona · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:43

Thanks for the replies, will have a play when it arrives, was sent off this morning.

syke · 24 Sep 2008 at 15:03

Anapod Explorer is what i chose over iTunes personally, on Windows. Haven't done it on the Mac since though.

Columbo · 24 Sep 2008 at 15:29

Yamipod

Works well for me!!