PowerBook slow to recognize my iPod
May 17, 2006 7:52 AM Subscribe
Why does my PowerBook G4 take so long to recognize my 60g iPod?
I recently purchased a used 60g iPod (4th generation). When I connect it to my PowerBook, it takes quite some time -- usually over 30 seconds, sometimes over a minute -- before the PowerBook "sees" the iPod. This seems to happen regardless of whether I connect via USB or Firewire. My previous iPod (4th gen 20g) typically connected and was recognized within just a few seconds of connection to the PowerBook (or my desktop pc).
Why the delay with the new(er) iPod?
I recently purchased a used 60g iPod (4th generation). When I connect it to my PowerBook, it takes quite some time -- usually over 30 seconds, sometimes over a minute -- before the PowerBook "sees" the iPod. This seems to happen regardless of whether I connect via USB or Firewire. My previous iPod (4th gen 20g) typically connected and was recognized within just a few seconds of connection to the PowerBook (or my desktop pc).
Why the delay with the new(er) iPod?
Napierzaza beat me to it -- it's the formatting. I have mine flashed with the Windows version of the firmware and have it formatted as FAT32 so that I can plug it into both systems and have the same issue. If you're using only a Mac you can download the newest iPod updater for the Mac and restore it -- if you don't mind losing the music currently on there and plan on only using it with your Mac.
posted by mikeh at 8:32 AM on May 17, 2006
posted by mikeh at 8:32 AM on May 17, 2006
Response by poster: Many thanks. I'll dl the updater and re-load my iTunes library.
posted by fearless_yakov at 11:48 AM on May 17, 2006
posted by fearless_yakov at 11:48 AM on May 17, 2006
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posted by Napierzaza at 8:04 AM on May 17, 2006