non itunes ipod software

j0e

I have my mp3s on an 3.5" external hdd, I want to transfer my music to my ipod but I do not want to have to needlessly add it all to itunes, does anyone know of a piece of software which would allow me just to transfer direct without much hassle?

MrStuffins

My PC wouldnt let me open iTunes so i got one called "Poddox", it worked well.

As far as i know, MediaMonkey and WimAmp work too

Overheal

So you mean you can own an ipod and never have to use itunes?

leninbenjamin

Overheal wrote: »

So you mean you can own an ipod and never have to use itunes?

yup. been that way for a good few years now.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_iPod_managers

Overheal

Thanks, ill consider that the next time I snub the thought of getting one.

MrStuffins

Overheal wrote: »

Thanks, ill consider that the next time I snub the thought of getting one.

I honestly can't figure out if you're being sarcastic.

iTunes can be very handy but sometimes computers decide to not let it work

Overheal

Its just another layer of corporate DRM I'd rather not have taking up resources on my machine. Im sure it has its usefulness.

Gadgetman496

j0e wrote: »

I have my mp3s on an 3.5" external hdd, I want to transfer my music to my ipod but I do not want to have to needlessly add it all to itunes, does anyone know of a piece of software which would allow me just to transfer direct without much hassle?

SharePod is easy to use and works!
Here's some of the main features:

Add & remove music and videos from your iPod
Add, remove and edit playlists
Add & remove album art
View and backup photos
Copy music, videos and playlists from your iPod to PC
Import music/videos into your iTunes library, including playlists and ratings
Tag editing
Drag n' drop to and from Explorer
Simple, clean interface
Quick to load and use with no unnecessary complicated features.








Ideal for copying all your music from an iPod to your PC, especially if the machine your iPod is currently registered to is no longer available & your iPod is the only source for all your treasured music.

Great for transferring your music form iPod to PC with the ability to automatically import to iTunes during the copy process too.

And whats more, SharePod is completely free! SharePod was designed from the start to be lightweight, quick and responsive, it has all (well hopefully most...!) of the features you need and none of the features you don't.

Note:

Avoid running SharePod and iTunes at the same time. Neither application will know about changes made by the other, and your iPod could get out of sync with both.

How do I stop the iPod from auto sync'ing when connected to iTunes? If I auto-sync, I'll lose some of the music that's only on my iPod!

While connecting the iPod to the computer, hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys. This will stop the iPod from auto sync'ing with iTunes. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted and iTunes appears.
Right click on the iPod icon in iTunes' source column and select iPod Options, then check the box that says "Manually manage songs and playlists". You can now manage your library manually without losing any songs on the iPod.


Requirements:
No installation required.
Microsoft Netframework v2.0 or higher.


Download:



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leninbenjamin

MrStuffins wrote: »

I honestly can't figure out if you're being sarcastic.

he's not, I was the same way for years. Itunes is a horrible application to run on a PC. the DRM, the conflicts with other devices (iTunes once stopped me from using my external HDD), the 1000 or so stupid services that need to run at start up, and so on...

however, now that my old Dell DJ is beginning to pack in i'll probably be getting a classic in the next few weeks, hurray for shareware!

ED E

Can you use an iPhone without iTunes and still use all fuctions(DL Apps etc) I wonder?


There is a plugin for around 20USD for wmp player that will interrogate iPods. If you use that normally as you can just drag and drop playlists etc. Dont know the name, just google it

mp22

media monkey claims to be able to do what is required but as i dont have a ipod coudent be shure