ipod classic mp3 files not fully loading

Thanks. Had a look at the link but it looks like a Windows application, is that right? I am a MacBook Pro user. Perhaps there is a Mac app for it, I'll have a shufti...

Thanks for the link, even though it didn't allow me to download the app. Found it elsewhere, so no worries. I have tried it and it has apparently repaired one test track. I am in the middle of something that is taking most of my power and time so will update you on the effectiveness once I have hookd up my iPod and transferred the track and tested it.

Okay, so here's the stupid question - how do I transfer? I recalled, not havig done this, that you uncheck the song in the music list, sync, eject iPod, re-atach and sync again. I have done this twice and the song is still cutting short. So, either a) the validator did not repair and reaplace, or b) the transfer/replace of the song on the iPod is not happening. Thoughts?

That sounded logical B-rock and I followed your instructions in this fashion:

1. I deleted the track from iTunes and synced my iPod.

2. Subjected it to MP3 Validator and got the little ping of goodness.

3. Added the track to iTunes

4. Re-synced my iPod

Now, I played the track first in iTunes and it played fully, then played it on my iPod and it cut off at exactly the same time as previoiusly. All this is getting frustrating.

I will try that, if only to show this **** song who's boss! Funny thing is, it's not a song I'd miss. The principle of the thing. WE need to be in charge of tech.

Hah! My control of tech is back on track! Converted the track from mp3 to aac and re-synced and the track now plays out fully on the pod. I am King of the World!! Until the next tech crisis, that is.