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Smart iTunes Playlist use for small iPods
Authored by: c_shotton on Aug 15, '03 09:37:38PM

Another technique for small iPods (I have one of the original 5 gig models) is to use a much smaller file format. I have plenty of hard disk space on my desktop for storing music, so I made it a point to keep 2 copies of each music file -- one at a high bit rate in MP3 format and one in AAC format at 80 kbits. Given the way I listen to my iPod (headphones on a plane or playing through the car stereo), 80kb AAC files are indistinguishable from the higher bit rate MP3s in quality for the most part and you can fit at least 30% to 40% more on the iPod. Just make sure you have a smart playlist that syncs the 80 kbit files to the iPod and another playlist for desktop listening to the higher bit rate files.



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