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[Cool Download] Copy music/videos/etc. to and from your iPod without iTunes: SharePod 3.6.3

SharePod
http://www.sturm.net.nz/website.php?Section=IPod+Programs&Page=SharePod
Supported on: Windows only

Now, I'm calling this one a "quick blurb" because I don't have an iPod, so this one isn't Rob tested, but I've heard lots of things about it, and it seems to be the software of choice for all you iPod owners.

The one thing that bothered me about iPods, Zunes and some other personal media players is the proprietary way in which you have to copy music and other media files to the device (some devices, not all). Also, some players (like the aforementioned iPod and Zune) want to format themselves in hopes that you aren't trying to pirate music. Forget the fact that we just might have more than one computer we would like to synchronize with.

So, for all you iPod owners, here's a cool little application that you can use to move music to and from your iPod without fear of iTunes formatting your player. Dubbed 'SharePod', this application (which resides on your iPod) allows you to use your device like you would any flash or external USB drive, which can be managed and browsed with Windows Explorer.

You can also use SharePod as your primary music manager and player for your device. It also features tag editing, a playlist editor, and the ability to export them to iTunes.

Seems to me if this were recognized as an external drive by Windows, would Windows Media Player, WinAmp or MediaMonkey sync to it?

Again, I don't have an iPod, but this application would make me very, very happy if I did - Especially if I were getting a new computer, and wanted to move my library without the extra hassle.

 

 

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