2014-10-17 4:00 GMT+02:00 Andrew Mather <mathera@gmail.com>: >> The other option, if the friend is tech-savvy themselves...(or has a >> tech-savvy friend :) ) is to keep the iHardware and to load it with RockBox >>[0] > >> Setting it up can be a bit beyond the normal person, as modifies boot >> sectors and what have you, but once set up, it's pretty bullet-proof. > >>I have two iPods, both loaded with this and it works well. Music can be >> copied on and off buy putting the device into disk mode and it's treated as >> any USB mass storage device. Playlists are easily created/modified by >> putting the unit into disk mode and using your text editor of choice. > >> Also has the advantage that it supports more media formats (eg .ogg and >> .flac). >
Did I also mention car mode ? :) If the device is connected to external power (eg cigarette lighter) and you turn off the ignition, it resumes from where it left off once you start the car again. Brilliant.
> >You convince me! I'll do as soon as I find a bit of time. How long >does it possibly take for the operation?
It doesn't take long if it goes well. If you don't include downloading the image, I'd reckon 10-20 minutes to get it built and back running, then you need to reload your music.
I did have a lot of trouble with one of the iPods and gave up for a few months, but a couple of versions later, all was fine.
-- Mick
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