Can iPod Classic Play Movies or Videos?

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Can iPod Classic Play Movies or Videos?

Hi... I have two iPod Classics (80GB & 160GB) and was wondering if they are capable of playing movies or videos? If not... Are any of the iPods capable of doing this?

Thanks!

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Posted on Jun 27, 2010 5:44 PM

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Answer 1

Niel

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Jun 27, 2010 5:47 PM in response to James Bearde

Those iPods can play video; if the 80GB model is a Fifth Generation iPod, it can't play movies rented from the iTunes Store.

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James Bearde Author

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Jun 27, 2010 6:02 PM in response to Niel

But the 160GB model can play movies I buy from the iTunes store?

If so... Is it a matter of just downloading the movie from the iTunes store and than synching (transferring) the movie onto the iPod?

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Niel

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Jun 27, 2010 6:06 PM in response to James Bearde

But the 160GB model can play movies I buy from the iTunes store?

Yes.

If so... Is it a matter of just downloading the movie from the iTunes store and than synching (transferring) the movie onto the iPod?

That and authorizing the computer, either by briefly playing the movie or the Store menu in iTunes.

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James Bearde Author

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Jun 27, 2010 6:16 PM in response to Niel

OK... That is pretty cool. Can I buy the movies rather than "rent" the movies from the iTunes Store?

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Niel

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Jun 27, 2010 6:19 PM in response to James Bearde

Can I buy the movies rather than "rent" the movies from the iTunes Store?

Depends on the movie. Some only allow purchase, and others only allow rental.

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James Bearde Author

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Jun 27, 2010 6:35 PM in response to Niel

I know this is the wrong forum for it but is it the same with my iPad? I apologize for my lack of knowledge about movies/videos but I want to make more use of my technology if possible. It would be nice to watch a movie while waiting for an appointment somewhere...

I also have "Digital Copies" which come with my Blu-Ray movies I buy. Is there also a way to get these "Digital Copies" onto my iPod or iPad for use?

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Answer 7

jkc73

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Jul 1, 2010 5:16 AM in response to James Bearde

Use something like Handbrake ( www.handbrake.fr ) or iMedia Converter ( www.iskysoft.com ) to convert your digital copies to the correct format for your iPod or iPad.

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