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New iPod Firmware Released
An anonymous reader writes "Apple has just released their newest firmware for the newer generation of 'dockable' iPods, version 2.0.1. This is the update that gives the iPod USB2 support for Windows computers, and also includes an 'enhanced' on-the-go playlist, with an 'improved' backlight."
In April the message on Apple's site was "Windows version available in Mid May" to the current one "Windows version available soon". Looks like some IPod owners are getting sent to the back of the line.
Well, it's a spin on what usually happens to Apple owners. I can remember waiting months and months for certain apps and games to come out on Apple. And of course, there's quark, which just now released a new version.
Michael C. Hollinger
new hardware = new firmware series (2.x)
old hardware = old firmware series (1.x)
If you want "the latest and greatest" go buy it. This has always been the Apple way.
pilfered from : http://www.apple.com/ipod/autosync.html
Yawn.
A much bigger deal is that this update got rid of that annoying little click noise that happened between tracks during playback. A lot of iPod owners have been complaining about that bug ever since 2.0 was released, and it's nice to see that Apple was listening to them.
I have no interest in the USB2 support, as I use Firewire. I would reccomend most Windows users do the same, unless your system happens to already have USB2 installed for some reason. Last time I checked, a Firewire card was cheaper, and the iPod updates faster on Firewire than on USB2.
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Nope, still not fixed on mine with 2.0.1... Damn.
This firmware needs to be released for the older iPod.
The newer firmware will not be released for the older iPods anytime in the near future. Apple outsourced the firmware development for the rev 1 and rev 2 iPods. With the latest rev 3 iPods, Apple did the firmware development in-house; hence, the annoying tick between tracks and other little bugs.
For Apple to release new firmware for the two older iPods models, they would have to talk with the outsourcing company to update the firmware or hack through the code themselves to update the older iPods. I do not see Apple doing this anytime soon. They have a newer version that they are pouring money into.
You could give Apple a hundred thousand dollars (US) or so, and they might consider adding the newer features to the older models. But again, they have a newer version they are pouring money into.
That's true of nearly every MP3 player. The solution is to use the "Join CD Tracks" feature in iTunes when you are ripping it. On my iPod, side one of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" is one track, so there are no gaps between songs.
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You can get a 1.30 updater for Windows here. I installed this a long time ago and it works fine for me.
...wearing a skin-tight topless leather jumpsuit, with cutaway buttocks and transparent crotch panel.
I have installed this latest update during the weekend and am pleased to say the little 'click' between tracks has vanished :-)
:-)
I also notice that my iPod is a lot more stable and somewhat more predicatable when coming out of sleep.
It still erks me that the response time between selecting a smart playlist and the visual feedback is so laggy. That extra second or so while the playlist is built can feel as if the system is ignoring your selection.
Still a fantastic player and a help to my sanity on the way to and from work