itune &amp; ipod! A couple questions for a newbie!! Do you have to pay to download itune to your computer and then do you have to pay for every song and video you download???
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Also, you can download iTunes for free from Apple to try without having an iPod. Take a test drive with it and see how it works. This may help answer some of your questions. http://www.apple.com/itunes/overview/
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I realize this may not work for everyone, but I have 2 daughters and we all three share the same i-tunes library on our desktop computer at home (which is backed up to an external hard drive for extra storage). We set up folders for each of us (Mom-workout, Mom-Old Jams, S-Country, S-Old Stuff, V-Disney, etc) and selected the "manual sync" option on our Ipods. You can have several Ipods on a library so it's really easy.... Then, we can drag and drop the songs from our library onto our individual play lists as we choose. When you plug in your Ipod, you select the playlists you want to sync only. It's pretty simple and convenient for us. AND, we are not purchasing duplicates or uploading CD's multiple times. Good Luck!
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You have to download movies, videos, music clips or whatever u want to add to it but im not going to lie and tell u its simple! I googled reviews and found someone giving step by step instructions of how to do it and i got it done but for the price its worth it. My two kids love it!
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Any files that you have on your touch can be downloaded to the shuffle using iTunes...so the answer is Yes!
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Just to correct one misconception. The iPod is not limited to music purchased at the iTunes store. You mentioned my favorite source, emusic.com which works great with an iPod (or any mp3 player). Unprotected mp3s from any source will work just fine. You are correct in that iPods don't work with subscription services.
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Hi!You need to download iTunes on the computer, open up an account with them and buy the music you enjoy.
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The output from Ion Tape Express (ITE) is in WAV file format. iTunes recognizes and will play WAV files, but if you're having trouble just convert the WAV files to MP3. I suspect the reviewer might expect the ITE device to be recognized by iTunes, like an external drive or something. Naturally ITE will not, nor would I expect it to. Apple would have to write a special driver to do that, and I'd be very surprised if they ventured out in that direction.To get music from ITE to iTunes, use ITE to get the music from the tape to your hard drive. After the music is on the HD, import it into iTunes. The output from Ion Tape Express (ITE) is in WAV file format. iTunes recognizes and will play WAV files, but if you're having trouble just convert the WAV files to MP3. I suspect the reviewer might expect the ITE device to be recognized by iTunes, like an external drive or something. Naturally ITE will not, nor would I expect it to. Apple would have to write a special driver to do that, and I'd be very surprised if they ventured out in that direction.To get music from ITE to iTunes, use ITE to get the music from the tape to your hard drive. After the music is on the HD, import... » Read More The output from Ion Tape Express (ITE) is in WAV file format. iTunes recognizes and will play WAV files, but if you're having trouble just convert the WAV files to MP3. I suspect the reviewer might expect the ITE device to be recognized by iTunes, like an external drive or something. Naturally ITE will not, nor would I expect it to. Apple would have to write a special driver to do that, and I'd be very surprised if they ventured out in that direction.To get music from ITE to iTunes, use ITE to get the music from the tape to your hard drive. After the music is on the HD, import it into iTunes. « Show Less
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Sure does...it's amazing! I load my amazon all the time....and have watched youtube. You cannot link Itunes to it as Samsung and Apple are, I guess, competitors, but if you want that option....you'll have to purchase a box at Bestbuy or other similar store...it's called an Apple box ($100) that you can plug it and then you can upload Itunes. Other than that, Yes to your question...again...I love it!
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I just got my itouch for Christmas. I have had no trouble syncing photos and mucsic, but am having trouble with video and tv shows. I have downloaded tv shows from itunes and can get them to play on my laptop, but they do not seem to be syncing to my itouch. It is not a matter of space...still have over 14GB. I assume tv shows would fall under the video tab...but they dont seem to be. What am I missing?? MP
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1. If you download karaoke songs from itunes onto your ipod and then plug it into this system, do the lyrics appear on the screen? I would be wary of CD+G from iTunes, for the simple fact that Karaoke music is comprised of two separate files. IF and only IF you download the music and the data file which is required from iTunes as one (and I doubt it), then you should have no problem. Also, in order to make a CD+G disc to use in the device, you need Karaoke Software like Karaoke Studio which is capable of making discs from the two files. I think most complaints that you'll read where people are saying the lyrics are not showing up are people who are unaware of Karaoke files actually are and what's required. When they burn a disc and press play, the music comes on and the lyrics don't because you have to use specific software. Karaoke is an investment for sure and the Music +G is never cheap. 2. Do all karaoke cds work on this system, and do the lyrics always show up on the screen as well? I've purchased several Karaoke compilations from Amazon and they've all worked so far without problem. As anyone who knows Karaoke will say, it's best to try and master three or four songs and really develop your ability. If you really want to make those songs the way you want it, like adjusting the lyrics as they're sometimes wrong or inserting background pictures, Karaoke software is the next step.
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Actually, that is why I returned it an got one with a CD player. At first, I thought that I could just place my CD's into Itunes, and then put them onto an SD card and it would work the same. However, they needed to be transferred from the new mp4 format to mp3. When that was all said and done, it didnt even work. So, I do not know honestly, as I was so frustrated by reading that they wanted me to buy all of their SD cards and I wasnt having any luck. I would recommend just returning it and getting one with a CD player, or if you have an ipod or iphone-burn your CD's into Itunes and then sync them to your device so that you can play them from that. Actually, that is why I returned it an got one with a CD player. At first, I thought that I could just place my CD's into Itunes, and then put them onto an SD card and it would work the same. However, they needed to be transferred from the new mp4 format to mp3. When that was all said and done, it didnt even work. So, I do not know honestly, as I was so frustrated by reading that they wanted me to buy all of their SD cards and I wasnt having any luck. I would recommend just returning it and getting one with a CD player, or if you have an ipod or iphone-burn your CD's into Itunes and then... » Read More Actually, that is why I returned it an got one with a CD player. At first, I thought that I could just place my CD's into Itunes, and then put them onto an SD card and it would work the same. However, they needed to be transferred from the new mp4 format to mp3. When that was all said and done, it didnt even work. So, I do not know honestly, as I was so frustrated by reading that they wanted me to buy all of their SD cards and I wasnt having any luck. I would recommend just returning it and getting one with a CD player, or if you have an ipod or iphone-burn your CD's into Itunes and then sync them to your device so that you can play them from that. « Show Less
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My Ipod, is a Nano, so not so new, but I use it every day and have recently downloaded new tunes from itunes. It works great!
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On these, you have to set up a free account on iTunes website and a connect cable from phone to computer. You find music you like on iTunes and there is an option to download to your iPod and play. :)
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If you have a wireless router, NO. Apps download quickly and iPod reminds you when there are updates. Tunes download COMPUTER FREE and the next time you open iTunes on your computer, it automatically downloads the tunes you downloaded on your iPod. The same happens if you purchased on the computer 1st: the iPod updates purchases. I hope this answers your question.
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While Audible.com cost money, I bought this player (over IPod knowing an IPod is *FAR* superior) because the library near me allows free viewing only if the device supports Windows PlaysForSure media format.Translation: If you buy an IPod the device is great but the books are costly. If you buy this, the device is OK, but the books are *free*.
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I have never owned an Ipod. I am looking for the best version that is specifically for music. I do not want a lot of bells and whistles, I want good sound and to know up front that it is fairly simple to load or download music. Does anyone have a preference for what version I should go for? No:Photos/games/other stuff.. just music.thanks.
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Hi Mely_May, I recently purchased the 32GB Ipod Touch 5th Generation, Wow What a machine, Yes you can create Playlists with the device or on your computer and just drag then to your device I recommend doing it this way so you have the playlist available for your computer and your Ipod, I would also suggest the 32gb version if you plan to watch movies, or Tv shows since they can be stored on the device.Hope this Helps.Brian