Hey iPod users! Quick question for you!

AZERdocMom...I think that's how the caps used to be:)

It should be saved as .txt (make sure it's UTF-8 encoding). Try that, if it doesn't work send me a personal message, then I'll have you e-mail the file to me so I can see what the problem might be.

TP

I've basically given in to the inexorable lower-case force that's been pulling at me for months, during which time I refused to give in...alas, I wanted to change my avatar more than I wanted my capitals...but now I regret it...my people are in touch with their people to get it changed back!

Brent, I did everything right, but got gobbly-gook on the iPod when I opened the file in Notes. The TextEdit doc I created looked fine on my iMac, but not after transferring to the iPod. I tried both .html and .rtf without avail. I didn't try "Word Format" or "Word XML Format." Should I?

LOL... I'm trying my best not to get mao-ed down.

It seems like we're all systematically getting lower-cased. You may be next...resistance is futile. And please don't change our favorite little squirrel...his "big letters" shouldn't be affected once yours are!

calkins and Dr. Arizonamama,

How did you guys get lowercased? I was trying to change my oh-so-popular avatar and it wouldn't let me without selecting a name or something... so I decided to keep my name and leave the pic.

Azerdocmom (woah, I see they lower-cased you too!), there's a way in your browser preferences to change the setting to open the PDF in the browser, but you don't need to do that. Instead, do this (I'll amend step 3):

3. Right click on the "Lesson PDF"...select "Copy Link Location". Open a new internet browser window and paste the location into the URL. At the end of the URL, replace "pdf" with "html".

Hope that helps!

Brent

I am trying to transfer the lesson PDF to my iPod with your nicely detailed instructions. But, I don't understand step #3 "Open the Lesson PDF in a NEW INTERNET BROWSER (my emphasis) window..." When I open the PDF, it automatically opens with the Acrobat Reader, not my Firefox nor Safari browser. What do I do?

Frank, same to you. I will be there from 2-9th. Wont make it to SH this time. Say hello to the folks at cpod for me. Ill watch for you in case you get sucked in to a dear Amber or something. I know it feels great to know you are going soon.

Feb 10th is my bday. ;)

RJ, I'll be in Shanghai from February 10th through the 17th. Hope you have a great time there!

I thought I would sloooooooooooooooow down a bit. ;)

When are you going Frank? I will be in 北京 for the new year.

RJ

TaiPan -- I'm going to stop laughing in about an hour and then I'm going to wipe the Diet Dr. Pepper off my screen. Then I'm going to send you a bill for making me ruin my monitor.

And yes, there is a reason I'm asking this, but you'll have to wait until I get back from Shanghai to know what it is. Until then, wish me luck!

TP- Interesting summary of the posting phenomenon and social group dynamics.

How many Chinesepod users does it take to change a lightbulb?

142,403 Chinesepod Users...

1 to change the bulb

1 to start a group called 88groups.com/changed-lightbulb

1 to acknowledge the new group and disband his brand new group at 88groups.com/newlightbulb

1 to start a group called 88groups.com/jesus-is-the-lightbulb-and-the-way

2 to complain about the squirrel avatar

14 to complain that the bulb's been changed

25 to balk at the bible-thumpers for pushing their groups on a language learning website

35 to commend the chinesepod staff for the change

42 to complain about all the new glitches associated with the new bulb

55 to thank the chinesepod staff's message posters for attending to the bugs associated with the new bulb

55 to quietly complain to themselves that the bugs weren't caught before the launch, despite their polite posts

57 to compliment the squirrel avatar

61 to rave about Ambers new shows

108 to tell Jenny Zhu how good she looks in the new light

142,000 to poach the new light for free via itunes

Yes it is just like one of those old jokes!

until your battery fails.

Got an iTouch recently. Only 8 GB though - not enough to hold all the Cpod lessons that I want (along with a wee bit of music, of course). However, the cool thing is that I set my language to 中文 and am working out the characters. Also, wifi means I don't need to store all the Cpod lessons on the iTouch itself - just need access to internet. I would recommend an 80GB iPod, though, if you're thinking of getting one. Or wait until next year when (if) a 30GB iTouch comes out!! Having video is pretty cool, too.

Frank,

Is there a reason why you're asking this? This is very private information.

Pipsy,

None! ipods don't need changable batteries...

Or is this like that old joke, 'How many Chinesepod users does it take to change a lightbulb?', or that one 'How many Maoists does it take to change a lightbulb?'

"how many ipod users does it take to change a battery?"

(joke)

Frank, you are numero uno (oh wait, that's SpanishPod)!

Where has Bazza been anyway? Maybe he was serious about taking the week off. Sometimes a break is the best thing...

calkins, I think your efforts put me over the top for Most Active User. LOL Of course, it'll only last as long as Bazza is asleep, but it feels good to be the best at *something* for a few minutes. :-D

I will give this a try- thanks.

Wow, that was painful;)

This would be one of those moments where I would love to delete my last 2 posts (please ignore them)!!!!! For some reason the code will not show up when typed in a post. Here is a screenshot...TYPE THIS INTO THE TEXT FILE!!!

Uggggh! Let me try that again...you can't see it because it's reading it as html.

Type the following in the text file (as described in Step 2), but replace "%" with "<" and replace "&" with ">"

This should be what you copy at the top of the text file (Step 2). Do not include the asterics.

*<?xml encoding="UTF-8"?>*

perle and jazzieboy, here's how I transfer PDF dialogs to my iPod: Creating a Text File to Transfer to Your iPod 1. Open a new TextEdit document (Mac) or Notepad document (PC). 2. Copy and paste the following at the top of the document (this will ensure that your iPod will read hanzi): 3. Open the Lesson PDF in a new internet browser window. At the end of the URL, replace "pdf" with "html". 4. Select all of the text, copy and paste it into your TextEdit or Notepad document. 5. Save the file as (whatever the lesson name is). When you save it, make sure that the "Text Encoding" is set to Unicode (UTF-8). Save these into a folder dedicated to CPod lessons (I suggest putting the folder on your desktop for easy copying to your iPod). Transfering Text Files to Your iPod 1. Connect your iPod to your computer. 2. Open the iPod icon on your desktop. 3. Open the "Notes" folder from within the iPod. 4. Open the lesson folder you created (from step 5 above), drag all the files to the "Notes" folder on the iPod. 5. Done! This may seem complicated, but after you do it a couple of times, it's really quick and easy. It's great, you can listen to a lesson and view the dialog at the same time...all on the iPod. Get to the dialog files on your iPod by going to "Extras"..."Notes".... This is how I do it on a Mac, using TextEdit. I have never done this on a PC, but I believe the process is the same using Notepad. Hope this is helpful, Brent

@brooke

Just came across this today: http://tooble.tv/

I haven't tested it as I don't have a video ipod. I've heard it is quite reliable. I'm sure there is similar software out for windows, but I can't remember any names off the top of my head.

i have an 80gb Ipod Classic which has video capability. i am also curious like perle, on how to get written dialogue onto my ipod. ive looked in the notes section and the instructions sounded easy but i tried to do it and it didnt work... can anyone help?

I have video on mine, but I only listen to audio. If I could put my vocabulary list on there I would like it, but I have never been able to figure it out. It would be nice to flash card test myself when I have the time, or see the written dialog, and extensions. I need a techie guru.

Just bought an 80G with video capability.

5th Generation 30gb iPod, I believe - tho I'm not too great at "techie" stuff. I do know it has video tho.

Xiaohu - About the videos, check out youtube.com. Search for "Chinesepod" and you should get several videos put out by them. Also search "VideoHotPot." Some great stuff! Not sure how to get it on iPod tho...

I use an old school, 20 gb, ipod. With all the CPod lessons, I'm closing in on max. capacity...need to upgrade soon.

Im not sure what your after Frank but mine has video.

The video ones are great, I have the whole of Lost season 3 on mine. Don't worry, I bought through it iTunes. ;)

I have a 1st gen ipod Nano. The screen broke (quite how a screen can break in a suit jacket pocket getting off the Eurostar I don't know). So no video and no menus. I'm forced to guess how to find CPod or just use my laptop.

Suggestions for an iPod replacement please: new nano, touch or wait for 3G iPhone?

I hate ipod, can't live without live radio especially when the CPod DJs get a bit tiring. I use Sandisk Sansa 8gb for this reason.

I have a semi-old school 60 GB Ipod, with video capability. I wish at some point Chinesepod would introduce the idea of Video lessons.

Actually Japanesepod101 has a series of self-produced Video-Podcasts which are essentially like a television series, which I found very intriguing indeed!

BTW: LADave...what made you ditch the I-phone? Was it lack of memory? My Chinesepod lesson archive already exceeds 20 GB what with all the extras like "The Fix" and the Dialogue, even on the 16 GB Ipod it's just too short on memory.

Hi, Frank

I'm on my 3rd iPod (long story...) Anyway, it's an "iPod Classic" with 80G and video. Can't live without it.

That's interesting, ladave! I would think by sheer virtue of the weight alone, you'd prefer to have one of the newer models. Not to mention better capacity... which can only lead to having more ChinesePod on hand. ;)

Yep, ditched the iPhone and I'm using a couple "old school" versions, one of which has the non-video B&W display.

Ohhh, good stat, sparechange! The first iPod with video is already almost three years old? Cool!

1st-gen iPod video, circa November, 2005.

my ipod has video.