Mac Geeks Unite! Okay I Just Have a Question

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the challenges of using a small DVD with a MacBook, specifically regarding loading the DVD and transferring its contents to an iPod. Participants share their experiences and thoughts on the compatibility of the DVD with the laptop's drive and the process of transferring video content.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions having a MacBook and questions whether a small DVD can be loaded into the laptop.
  • Another participant notes that the CD/DVD drive needs to open fully and that the disk should be placed in the middle section.
  • One participant advises against trying to load small-sized CDs/DVDs in a slot-loading drive, suggesting using an entertainment center DVD player instead.
  • One participant expresses understanding of the situation, confirming their initial thoughts.
  • Another participant inquires about transferring the DVD content to an iPod without using iTunes on another computer, suggesting copying it to a flash drive first.
  • Several participants discuss the theoretical possibility of transferring the video to an iPod, questioning the video format compatibility.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the practicality of loading small DVDs into a MacBook, with some participants cautioning against it. There is no clear consensus on the best method for transferring the video content to an iPod.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences with MacBook hardware and the challenges of using non-standard media formats.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants within the consultant community who use MacBooks and are interested in media compatibility and transfer methods may find this discussion relevant.

wadesgirl
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I have a Macbook. I just got a workout ball that came with a DVD but the DVD is a "little" one (is that the politically correct term? :p). Can I put that in my laptop? I guess the only time I've dealt with little disks was with a ejectable disk drive that you put it in the tray in the little spot.
 
I was going to say the same thing, that your cd/dvd drive needs to open fully up, and you need to put it in the very middle section. Gee that was not very good advice, sorry
 
No- don't try to load small sized CDs/DVDs in a slot-loading drive. You can watch it in your entertainment center DVD player, if it has a tray, but it'll get lost in the MacBook drive.
 
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Thanks, that's what I figured.
 
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Okay so here's my next question. The DVD allows me to download the work out on my ipod. How the heck can I get it from the little DVD onto my Ipod without having to load ITunes onto my other computer? Could I just copy it onto a flash drive and then copy it onto my laptop?
 
Theoretically, yes. Is the video in a format that's readable by an iPod? (My iPod is old enough that it doesn't have video capabilities.)
 
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chefann said:
Theoretically, yes. Is the video in a format that's readable by an iPod? (My iPod is old enough that it doesn't have video capabilities.)

Yes, that is one of the selling points that you can load it onto your Ipod.
 

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