2/20/2012

[the_ipod_group] Digest Number 1221

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1a.

Re: How to update iOS w/o a computer

Posted by: "Gary Benny" grbenny@comcast.net   gary_benny

Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:24 am (PST)



Well, by advertise I meant that it wasn't mentioned, not literally advertised. It may be common knowledge among those who already have Apple devices, but it most certainly has nothing to do with common sense. Common sense would dictate the iPad has usb ports, which other tablets have. And as far as I know, don't require a person have another PC.
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Sue <siwriter@si.rr.com> wrote:

They shouldn't have to advertise it. It's common sense/knowledge and listed in the product description.

Even with iOS 5, if you want to transfer music, photos, etc. You need iTunes. The iCloud's storage is limited unless you want to pay for it.

From: Gary Benny

Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:51 AM

To: the_ipod_group@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [the_ipod_group] How to update iOS w/o a computer

We recently purchased an iPad when my wife's laptop died. You may recall the thread. Until we upgraded to iOS 5, it had to be synched to her iPhone via a computer with iTunes. Now that we've upgraded both her iPhone and iPad, they sync without the computer and she has had no need of an additional computer. That may be the case with the new iPod Touch.

By the way, we read a great deal about the iPad on the Apple store site and in user reviews. I talked to a lot of people who have iPads and love them. It wasn't until I unpacked the iPad that I found out you couldn't even use it until you connected it to a computer with iTunes. Apple sure didn't advertise it, and none of the people mentioned it.

Gary
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Bim Bousman <bim.bousman@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi Sue

The advertisements that I see today tell me that the only thing that you need to operate a new iPod Touch is the iPod Touch and a Wi-Fi connection.

(And maybe your Wi-Fi connection could be at Starbucks or standing out in front of an Apple Store)

Maybe buying one as your only digital device would not be a waste of money.

From time to time I think about abandoning my PC and living with my iPod Touch as my only computer. It is a poor tool for the Internet but better than nothing.

Bim B

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On Feb 18, 2012, at 3:35 PM, "Sue" <siwriter@si.rr.com> wrote:

> Not when you buy the product and THEN decide to find out if you have
> everything required to use it. If you don't have a computer (and really, in
> this day and age you should) and/or iTunes, you shouldn't get an iPod Touch
> because you'll be wasting your money.
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> From: "Robert C" <gone.to.dawgs@gmail.com>
> Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 7:50 PM
> To: <the_ipod_group@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [the_ipod_group] How to update iOS w/o a computer
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>> Isn't it research when people ask questions on forums like this? Even
>> tho I believe in reading manuals first, I still had many questions that
>> ultimately got answered here. I think long time users forget their
>> humble beginnings. ;)
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>> Quote of the nanosecond...
>> "Imagination is more important than knowledge."
>> --Albert Einstein
>> Robert & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn
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>> On 2/18/2012 3:57 PM, Sue wrote:
>>> You can't upgrade without a computer and iTunes. iTunes is a must. People
>>> should research before buying things.
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1b.

Re: How to update iOS w/o a computer

Posted by: "Marc" machinehead@inbox.com   lectrichead1

Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:26 am (PST)



Hilarious statement, since everyone reading this is using a computer of
one sort or another.

On 2/18/2012 9:25 PM, Robert C wrote:
> Actually, if we didnt have a computer in every home and every pocket,
> we would be so much better off.
>
> If you dont like seeing people ask for help like this, you might want
> to find something else to do. You certainly did not like me asking
> questions when I first joined the group. Well I wont waste my time with
> this thread so... .)
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> Quote of the nanosecond...
> Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste
> good dipped in chocolate.
> Robert& Dreamer Doll ke7nwn
> E-mail-
> Gone.to.Dawgs@gmail.com
> Home Page-
> http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/
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> On 2/18/2012 5:35 PM, Sue wrote:
>> Not when you buy the product and THEN decide to find out if you have
>> everything required to use it. If you don't have a computer (and really, in
>> this day and age you should) and/or iTunes, you shouldn't get an iPod Touch
>> because you'll be wasting your money.
>>
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>> From: "Robert C"<gone.to.dawgs@gmail.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 7:50 PM
>> To:<the_ipod_group@yahoogroups.com>
>> Subject: Re: [the_ipod_group] How to update iOS w/o a computer
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>>> Isn't it research when people ask questions on forums like this? Even
>>> tho I believe in reading manuals first, I still had many questions that
>>> ultimately got answered here. I think long time users forget their
>>> humble beginnings. ;)
>>>
>>> Quote of the nanosecond...
>>> "Imagination is more important than knowledge."
>>> --Albert Einstein
>>> Robert& Dreamer Doll ke7nwn
>>> E-mail-
>>> Gone.to.Dawgs@gmail.com
>>> Home Page-
>>> http://webpages.charter.net/dog_guide/
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>>> On 2/18/2012 3:57 PM, Sue wrote:
>>>> You can't upgrade without a computer and iTunes. iTunes is a must. People
>>>> should research before buying things.
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2a.

Re: New to your group. I have a question about one of the old IPods.

Posted by: "Dora" drwilkerson@centurytel.net   bricore04

Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:39 pm (PST)



Thanks everyone for trying to help me. My daughter and I got it figured out last night. :)

--- In the_ipod_group@yahoogroups.com, "Dora" <drwilkerson@...> wrote:
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> Hello!
> My name is Dora. I bought 2 used older IPods for my kids. I have music saved on my computer and I wanted to put them on my kid's IPODs. I bought a cord (USB) and connected it to my computer. I then put a file from my computer on the IPod, but I can't seem to find it on the IPod. Do I need some kind of special (reader type) of software to do this?
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> Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Dora
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3.

RV Park iPad User Grp. and Upgrade

Posted by: "Harry Hinz" harry.ke6rj@gmail.com   samsradiohams

Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:40 pm (PST)



Thank you for all the helpful replies to my question "How to upgrade to iOS
5 w/o a computer. Yes, going to the Apple Store and making an appointment
with a Genius are good suggestions, but loosing all data sucks. I remember
when I wanted to upgrade my iTouch but my backup utility had been
corrupted. It took several Genius appointments to finally get it "fixed".
Now I'm wondering if using DropBox and uploading data before the upgrade
would help those folks w/o a computer. Our next iPad users group meeting is
Wed. 2/22 and I'd like to give our iPad 1 and 2 users advise on what best
to do.
BTW, At our first meeting last week we had 18 attending and quite a few
were out of the park travelling. Most in the group are stuck in 1st gear
and I'd like them to get them up to speed, maybe into 2nd gear. In our
Friendship Hall (Park Community) Hall we have a cinema video projection
system and I show and tell with the help of a giant screen and my iPad
connected to a $6,0000 projector.
Harry, KE6RJ
Jojoba Hills SKP RV Resort
Aguanga, CA
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