The Reality of Modding iPods in 2024

What you should expect when buying and modding an iPod in 2024. Is it for you?

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:09 My knowledge on iPods
0:38 Why use an audio player instead of streaming services?
3:22 Availability of iPods in 2024
4:22 Modifying your iPod
5:35 Obstacles and challenges of modding an iPod
5:47 Differences on syncing with Mac vs Windows
7:15 Transfer speed expectations
7:52 Song skipping and choppy playback issue
9:09 Solving the skipping issue
12:36 Limitations of the iPod
13:00 Song/storage limits
14:35 Rockbox as a workaround to those limitations
15:56 Methods of obtaining music
16:34 What headphones should you use?
18:49 Tips and advice for getting an iPod
20:14 Lossy vs lossless music
21:02 What's on my iPod
22:02 Why is my screen red
22:13 What's next?

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