I believe so as well.. when the 5.5 came out, the 5.0 got an update which gave it the features of the 5.5 (dimming screen, alphabetical "quick scroll" or whatever you want to call it)
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iPod iPod 5th Gen Update 1.2.2 available
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I believe so as well.. when the 5.5 came out, the 5.0 got an update which gave it the features of the 5.5 (dimming screen, alphabetical "quick scroll" or whatever you want to call it)
The only real difference between the 5.5 and 5 versions are the different screens and batteries if I recall. Hardware didn't change otherwise unless you like to include HDD size increase.
Mine neither... as for the 6G firmware, there is a skin for the 5/5.5G which makes it look like a 6G but doesn't have all the features. I had a quick look but couldn't get it installed.
before the update i was running 1.2.1 
i'll post back after the update - time to make my PPJ sandwich
edit - all seems fine including my sandwich
i'll post back after the update - time to make my PPJ sandwich
edit - all seems fine including my sandwich
5.25
My co-worker has a 5.25 iPod. He has sent it back 3 times for HDD replacement,Yes he is clumsy, the last time it came with the "Alpha Scroll" feature, but not the "search" feature. strange
he originally had the 5.0
My co-worker has a 5.25 iPod
. He has sent it back 3 times for HDD replacement,Yes he is clumsy, the last time it came with the "Alpha Scroll" feature, but not the "search" feature. strange he originally had the 5.0
My co-worker has a 5.25 iPod
he originally had the 5.0
Alpha scroll? Do you mean the thing where when you scroll at speed, you can see what letter you're at by this smoke window with the letter in it?
Because if so, that was given to the 5th Generation in the last update.
ipod update sucks
this update sucks had to downgrade would not sync music or games bought on itunes maybe a leopard bug
this update sucks had to downgrade would not sync music or games bought on itunes maybe a leopard bug
What a silly thing to do!
It was there before.
I'll get downloading this later. Seems like this is update night. Just gotta finish up work in XP then I'll click the big shiny update button.
Alpha scroll? Do you mean the thing where when you scroll at speed, you can see what letter you're at by this smoke window with the letter in it?
Because if so, that was given to the 5th Generation in the last update.
That was it
Updated.
The menu is definitely, dare I say, snappier! I haven't hit any lag yet on my full iPod 80gb (photos, vids, music, podcasts, calendar, games etc). It's really refined it. I never found a problem with the previous f/w other than the minor lag from time to time.
Nice to see them updating the old iPods too. Even if it will probably be the last time.
The menu is definitely, dare I say, snappier! I haven't hit any lag yet on my full iPod 80gb (photos, vids, music, podcasts, calendar, games etc). It's really refined it. I never found a problem with the previous f/w other than the minor lag from time to time.
Nice to see them updating the old iPods too. Even if it will probably be the last time.
Bug fixes, you say? It sure did fix my 5G iPod right up with a bunch of bugs. Running iTunes 7.5 was of no avail, I had to do a full restore to get the damn update to take. Now I have to wait for almost the full 60GB to copy back to it, which at USB 2.0 speeds is like waiting for the grass to grow. I really miss FireWire iPods...
You and me both
I didn't think USB2 was so bad. Till I got a 5.5G and loaded it up with films.
That's funny. My iPod didn't go to sleep last night. I watched a TV episode on it before going to sleep, just checked it and it won't boot up. I leave it on charge on my dock all the time and only took it off last night and it was only in use for 30 minutes.
Anyone else's iPod not going to sleep automatically? Worked fine on the last f/w!
Anyone else's iPod not going to sleep automatically? Worked fine on the last f/w!
Updater gone?
I synced my iPog 30GB 5G today, and it asked if I would like to install the 1.2.2 update. I said yes, download and install. However, I am still at 1.2.1, and clicking on the Check for Update button says I'm up to date (both iTunes and the iPod say I have 1.2.1). Can't find any updater on Apple's web site. Any idea what to do here?
I synced my iPog 30GB 5G today, and it asked if I would like to install the 1.2.2 update. I said yes, download and install. However, I am still at 1.2.1, and clicking on the Check for Update button says I'm up to date (both iTunes and the iPod say I have 1.2.1). Can't find any updater on Apple's web site. Any idea what to do here?
same here. guess apple noticed that many ppl had problems with this update and took it down. such as all the music is gone after installing 1.2.2.
Same here. MBP yellow screens, Leopard bugs, whines,... --- Apple is not doing very well lately. What do you think, should we get a Zune?
You have that problem too? Sometimes when I turn my iPod on and pick a song, it shows it as playing, but it sits at 0 the entire time. Other times it'll play, but with no audio. I have to turn it off, then turn it on and it works fine. Hope this fixes it! We will find out soon enough.