Nano with Vista The tech details do not indicate Ipod is compatible with windows Vista. Is it? Being a long time Windows user I'm a little skeptical of buying an Apple product and expecting it to work with Windows without a few gotchas. Are there any? Nano with Vista The tech details do not indicate Ipod is compatible with windows Vista. Is it? Being a long time Windows user I'm a little skeptical of buying an Apple product and expecting... » Read More Nano with Vista The tech details do not indicate Ipod is compatible with windows Vista. Is it? Being a long time Windows user I'm a little skeptical of buying an Apple product and expecting it to work with Windows without a few gotchas. Are there any? « Show Less
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Not sure if this helps but I got my 6-year-old 1st generation(!) ipod to work with Vista with no problems. If I can get that old dinosaur to be Vista compatible I'm sure the nano should work just fine. You might have to fool around with the itunes security properties, but other than that, I don't see a reason why it shouldn't work.
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I've got Vista on my laptop, and my 4 gb nano works just as well as it does on my desktop's Windows XP. You shouldn't have any problems.
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I have my son's 4GB Nano working with Vista with no problems. You do need to have the latest generation of iTunes, which includes the latest quicktime, but that's about it. Good luck.
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I recently bought the 8GB Nano from Amazon and returned it within a week due to the problems you describe. I thought I was the only one. 8GB Nano would freeze up at least once a day, and would sometimes turn on unexpectedly (when it was turned off and I would just pick it up) with a solid white screen that would not turn off and would not respond to button presses - I would have to reset it. I was so disappointed with my ipod experience that I requested a refund (rather than a replacment) so I can buy a competitor's product. I am jaded about Apple/iPod now.
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Okay....I just called Altec Lansing (800-258-3288). I was advised that yes it would work but that there was no adapter (as of yet) for the ipod 8 GB nano. BUT.....if you use unit in a stationery position it would work. I bought one for my 82 year old mother 2 years ago, one for myself last week (i have a sec gen ipod nano) and now...I'm thinking of buying the new ipod 8gb nano and using my altec lansing. I don't carry it around....I use at home or bring to work and use. Its always stablilized. I have one of the original in home BOSE stereo systems (5 big speakers) and HANDS DOWN, this IM7 beats it for crispness and clarity. Okay....I just called Altec Lansing (800-258-3288). I was advised that yes it would work but that there was no adapter (as of yet) for the ipod 8 GB nano. BUT.....if you use unit in a stationery position it would work. I bought one for my 82 year old mother 2 years ago, one for myself last week (i have a sec gen ipod nano) and now...I'm thinking of buying the new ipod 8gb nano and using my altec lansing. I don't carry it around....I use at home or bring to work and use. Its always stablilized. I have one of the original in home BOSE stereo systems (5 big speakers) and HANDS DOWN, this IM7... » Read More Okay....I just called Altec Lansing (800-258-3288). I was advised that yes it would work but that there was no adapter (as of yet) for the ipod 8 GB nano. BUT.....if you use unit in a stationery position it would work. I bought one for my 82 year old mother 2 years ago, one for myself last week (i have a sec gen ipod nano) and now...I'm thinking of buying the new ipod 8gb nano and using my altec lansing. I don't carry it around....I use at home or bring to work and use. Its always stablilized. I have one of the original in home BOSE stereo systems (5 big speakers) and HANDS DOWN, this IM7 beats it for crispness and clarity. « Show Less
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Thanks for the input folks. I finally gave up and bought an Ipod nano. It does great and makes my husband a very happy listener.
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I don't know. I have Win Vista. It works well there. - But Smith Micro, the manufacturer can answer that question. (Of course, they'll try to sell you the latest version, but the info should be there.) - Usually, the Windows stuff is scalable.
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This is new to me...I would like to purchase this system but I need to also buy an ipod that will work with this....If anyone can recommend something to me it would be nice....all the ipods I see are 3rd and 4th generation....please help
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The Anker device is compatible with Vista (Compatibility: Windows 2000 / ME/ XP / Vista / 7 / 8 (32bit/ 64bit ) and MAC OS 10.X or later version.). If you require further verification, contact the manufacturer directly. (http://www.ianker.com/)
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Hi,I still have the packaging and it lists Windows Vista as a supported OS, it also lists Windows 7 (no mention of 32 or 64 bit) but I can confirm it works well with Windows 7 64-bit.Hope this helps you in taking the plunge.Listiel W.
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I'm Win7 and I've also used it with XP and Vista. Might have to check Sansa website for compatability but I don't think there will be any issues although I haven't been forced to buy a Win8 Computer yet.
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I used this product as recently as 11/07/2013 and didn't have any problems importing it into iTunes. I am running Windows Vista 64-bit edition. The product also comes with a link to a newer version of the software for people running Windows 7, which can be located by following the link on the leaflet or doing a google search for Ion Audio.
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Heads up for you Faerie :)Zune's software runs better than the iTunes inmho..and its easy to use..Just once click, and you can sync it..be it on USB or wireless..I was using nano before and it took me long time to get used to the iTunes software..Get the Zune and love your player! :)
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No, no instructions. Yes, it is compatible with Windows Vista. It is an internal drive meaning that you install it inside the computer case. Does your case have an empty slot for the drive? It not, you might consider an external USB drive instead. I have one of those as well and it has been just as reliable as the internal unit.
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I used this exact product with my iPod Nano 6G for years. It worked great. I don't understand why other answer say otherwise. I now have a 7G Nano--only because I lost my 6G, and it's less expensive to get a 7G than the discontinued 6G--and I wish there was a comparable product for the 7G to be had.
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Tough one. If the nano works, the dock works. I'd suggest the issue is not with the dock, but with your ipods. Do you have anyone nearby that has one you could try? That would prove it one way or the other.
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I too have Windows Vista and am anxious to find out which- if any players are compatible with it. I have about decided on a Creative Zen V or plus and found one at SecureMart.com for $81.00. I hope someone can answer this for us. Ok- I kept searching and I think I will go with YES! Based on......the Vista Compatible site they listed the Creative M something or other that has 30 and 60 Gb for $299.00. I looked at the requirements and they are exactly the same as the Zen V plus. Does this make sense to anyone but me?
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The Shuffle will work with Vista, but the current version of iTunes (7.1) has a few minor problems: - When disconnecting the iPod, use the iTunes disconnect feature, not the windows remove hardware feature. - If text on the iTuens screen is hard to read, resize the window to refresh it.
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Robert no, it's only compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. This uses the 13 pin connecter which won't be compatible with newer version iPod touch 5 and iPhone 5. You also need to download the app from the apple store in order for it to work which iPod nano can't do. So my answer is No, This product is not compatible with iPod nano.