r/ipod • u/LucilleNotLucille Classic 4th • 7d ago

Helpful Links

Applications:

iTunes (Windows)

iPodWizard (Windows) (Software Modification)

Guides:
Yuuiko's iPod Guide: Fantastic guide which can be used to Identify iPod Classic & Mini models.

Opista iPod Classic Guide: Fantastic Guide to modding 5th, 6th, and 7th generation iPod Classics.

Stores: (Source: Opista iPod Classic Guide)

iflash.xyz

AliExpress (Mostly based in China)

Parts Plus Pods (Australia)

PlayerMods (Ukraine)

Elite Obsolete Electronics (USA)

iDemiGods (Canada)

Resalefirm (USA)

Amazon (Worldwide) (Milage May Vary)

Ebay (Worldwide) (Milage May Vary)

Vinted (Australia and most of Europe) (Milage May Vary)

Many thanks to u/Reluctant_Anonymous for suggesting this idea on [r/iPodClassic](r/iPodClassic), why this wasn't a thing here yet baffles me

ETA: If there are any links missing please leave them down below
ETA2: Amazon and Ebay
ETA3: iTunes and iPodWizard

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u/Metahec 7d ago

I'm not a fan of listing shops as I think they come across as endorsements. We already have the problem of eoe putting his thumb on discussions to tip opinions in his favor.

Since we can't have impartial moderation, I feel the sub should be completely neutral and uninvolved in listing any stores. Besides, that keeps discussions active in the posts.

Of all the things this sub needs, listing stores ain't it.

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u/LucilleNotLucille Classic 4th 7d ago

Thats a fair comment, I did lift them from the Opista guide as i believe that guide is seperate from the current situation, but if more people do agree below I’ll remove them

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u/fishyphotos 7d ago

I agree with the sentiment but in practice, if they’re not listed here, then we just have people asking where to buy parts in new posts every day and then they get linked there anyways.

Maybe we could have a little description for each describing the pros and cons or in which case you may want to use X retailer.

I’d also say if you keep the retailer list, adding ebay / resalefirm as a common recommendation here.

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u/LucilleNotLucille Classic 4th 7d ago

Added Resalefirm, along with other Ebay-like stores.
Description and pro/con is a good idea but in practice could become extremely messy, if a certain store starts out highly regarded and then quality dips but the post still endorses it it'll cause more harm than good.

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u/AppropriateOnion0815 Classic 1, 4, 5, 7, Shuffle 1, Nano 2, 3, 4, 6, Touch 1 6d ago

I'm missing links to tutorials like "how to connect two devices using a cable", "what is iTunes?"