iPod Nano's playing videos - THE VERDICT?

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iPod Nano's playing videos - THE VERDICT?

I just got a brand new iPod Nano (blue) for Xmas yesterday!
And I've already begun personalizing it and searching version tracker for some helpful apps to organise stuff
(not that iTunes isn't great!)

But whilst surfing I came across a few websites stating you can get your ipod to play videos.

http://www.theplaceforitall.com/linuxnano/
&
http://ipodlinux.org/Video_Player

This interests me, but I don't want to muck up my new ipod.
So just wondered if anyone's tried it or think it looks dodgy.
I'll check for replies later!
Thanks!

iMac G5 (iSight), Mac OS X (10.4.8), (also own an iMac G3 running OSX)

Posted on Dec 26, 2006 4:58 AM

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Answer 1

Jeff Bryan

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Dec 26, 2006 6:12 AM in response to awatson91

This has been discussed many times here.

The iPod nano needs a hack to play videos, but even the Linux team don't support it's use on the nano.

Some people have used it and turned their iPods into a paperweight. Others say it's ok.

It's your choice.

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Answer 2

Mar 20, 2007 11:13 AM in response to Jeff Bryan

this is probably a stupid question...but if i go ahead and buy a movie off of iTunes (since i can't put it on my nano) can i just watch it on the computer or does it have to be put on an iPod to be watched??

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0Ari0

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Mar 20, 2007 11:21 AM in response to KarolShelby

this is probably a stupid question...but if i go
ahead and buy a movie off of iTunes (since i can't
put it on my nano) can i just watch it on the
computer or does it have to be put on an iPod to be
watched??

iTunes... BTW, the aforementioned hacks were ONLY for the 1st Gen nano.

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GFF

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Mar 20, 2007 4:47 PM in response to Jeff Bryan

And like many similar posts regardign this topic ...they have all been locked. What has yet to be mentioned of any of these hacks is that it VOIDS YOUR WARANTY. The choice is yours of course ...but why not think logically and realize that you can simply sell your nano and buy the larger 5th gen ipod.THat will play video content and games. THen ask why not just to this and Not rely on some some unsuported hack!?!?!?!?!

GFF:)

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Jeff Bryan

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Mar 21, 2007 2:22 AM in response to GFF

"but why not think logically and realize that you can simply sell your nano and buy the larger 5th gen ipod."

I don't want to sell either of my nanos thank you. I already have a 5th gen iPod.

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Lougoose

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Mar 21, 2007 5:38 AM in response to awatson91

The iPod nano does not support video. The processor is not strong enough, along with other things.

Also, do not try iPod Linux, even though you might hear that its awesome.

1. Even iPod Linux does not support iPod nano downloads.
2. Voids any Warranty you have on your iPod.
3. Not unusual for it to leave your iPod as a large domino, and with no warranty, you're out of luck.
4. Is it really worth it to watch video on a 1.5 inch screen?
5. Video takes up a lot of space, and iPod nanos don't have much to spare.

I hope this helps!

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