Do Ipods only use Itunes to add music? This may be a stupid question but im new to Apple's Ipod and am not familiar with them. Im currently using a Sony MP3 Walkman (512MB NWE105) and would really like to upgrade.I have literally hundreds of CD's downloaded to my computer and want to know if I can tranfer these files to this Ipod without going through Itunes. I may download some files from Itunes but dont want to spend a fortune filling up my new Ipod.Any help would be appretiated from Ipod owners. Do Ipods only use Itunes to add music? This may be a stupid question but im new to Apple's Ipod and am not familiar with them. Im currently using a Sony MP3 Walkman (512MB NWE105) and would... » Read More Do Ipods only use Itunes to add music? This may be a stupid question but im new to Apple's Ipod and am not familiar with them. Im currently using a Sony MP3 Walkman (512MB NWE105) and would really like to upgrade.I have literally hundreds of CD's downloaded to my computer and want to know if I can tranfer these files to this Ipod without going through Itunes. I may download some files from Itunes but dont want to spend a fortune filling up my new Ipod.Any help would be appretiated from Ipod owners. « Show Less
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You can drag music files over to you iPod, but you won't be able to play them. iTunes or another program is required to changed the files the way the iPod likes them and to update it's internal database. Another option is to use RockBox. It replaces the firmware that the iPod came with and allows you to drag files over to it, leaving them unchanged. RockBox is also VERY customizable.
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I use Winamp to organize all my MP3 files and playlists and I am able to drag and drop them very seamlessly to my MP3 player. It's fast and best of all FREE!
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You can also use MediaMonkey to sync your Ipod. The current version 2.x will only do audio but there is a beta version in the works which may also support video.The basic software is free and you can upgrade to MediaMonkey Gold for $19.95 (it adds some faster ripping/burning speeds and some other upgrades in functionality, nice but not necessary).If you want to see how to make MediaMonkey work with with your Ipod check out their information at http://mediamonkey.com/product_ipod.htm.Disclaimer: I am not financially involved with MediaMonkey just a satisfied user of the basic software (I didn't feel the need to upgrade to gold) You can also use MediaMonkey to sync your Ipod. The current version 2.x will only do audio but there is a beta version in the works which may also support video.The basic software is free and you can upgrade to MediaMonkey Gold for $19.95 (it adds some faster ripping/burning speeds and some other upgrades in functionality, nice but not necessary).If you want to see how to make MediaMonkey work with with your Ipod check out their information at http://mediamonkey.com/product_ipod.htm.Disclaimer: I am not financially involved with MediaMonkey just a satisfied user of... » Read More You can also use MediaMonkey to sync your Ipod. The current version 2.x will only do audio but there is a beta version in the works which may also support video.The basic software is free and you can upgrade to MediaMonkey Gold for $19.95 (it adds some faster ripping/burning speeds and some other upgrades in functionality, nice but not necessary).If you want to see how to make MediaMonkey work with with your Ipod check out their information at http://mediamonkey.com/product_ipod.htm.Disclaimer: I am not financially involved with MediaMonkey just a satisfied user of the basic software (I didn't feel the need to upgrade to gold) « Show Less
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So can you just drag your computer's MP3 files over to load them into your iPod? Or at least specify which files rather than getting the Winamp program and plugin?
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***********David W. Wilkins says:What is the difference between MP3 downloads and ITune downloads? Can they both go on an Ipod Classic? Thanks. ********The biggest difference is that most music on iTunes (and most other download services) has activation DRM on it. You don't own what you're "buying".You're MUCH better off buying MP3s from Amazon's music store, which doesn't have DRM. (Note that Amazon's video store DOES have DRM). Or of course the best choice is buying a CD, which has no DRM, and the highest audio quality, and can be easily ripped at any bit rate or format you want for your iPod. ***********David W. Wilkins says:What is the difference between MP3 downloads and ITune downloads? Can they both go on an Ipod Classic? Thanks. ********The biggest difference is that most music on iTunes (and most other download services) has activation DRM on it. You don't own what you're "buying".You're MUCH better off buying MP3s from Amazon's music store, which doesn't have DRM. (Note that Amazon's video store DOES have DRM). Or of course the best choice is buying a CD, which has no DRM, and the highest audio quality, and can be easily ripped at... » Read More ***********David W. Wilkins says:What is the difference between MP3 downloads and ITune downloads? Can they both go on an Ipod Classic? Thanks. ********The biggest difference is that most music on iTunes (and most other download services) has activation DRM on it. You don't own what you're "buying".You're MUCH better off buying MP3s from Amazon's music store, which doesn't have DRM. (Note that Amazon's video store DOES have DRM). Or of course the best choice is buying a CD, which has no DRM, and the highest audio quality, and can be easily ripped at any bit rate or format you want for your iPod. « Show Less
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You can't add memory but it holds a good amount of music. Yes you can add/delete songs as long as it's hooked up to your MAC / iTunes. I do it all the time. User friendly depends on how well you know how to use iTunes with your ipods ;o)
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Yes you can copy from your CD's to iTunes and then sync it with your iPod. You could probably find instructions for doing this on the internet or at Apple Support.
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A really good MP3 player that I have come across is the SanDisk Sansa e280 8 GB MP3 player. It is a little more expensive than most (I think new it's about $149.99, may be cheaper), however it lasted me about 7 years. It probably would have lasted me longer, except a friend borrowed it and left it in the rain. It is a pretty high quality player. Now on to the itunes issue. Itunes has basically made it so that you can't download music from them onto something that isn't apple, except a desktop computer. I received an itunes gift card once and did not own anything by apple. I downloaded itunes onto my computer easily and then bought a few songs. I did a lot of research and tried and tried to sinc the music onto my MP3 player, but nothing was working. Finally, I tried to download my songs onto a disc, which worked. Then I proceeded to upload that disc onto a different media player (Windows Media Player) on my computer that allowed me to download songs onto my MP3 player. All in all it was a very frustrating and difficult process. If you want to avoid the frustration of having to deal with itunes, I would just get an apple ipod, ipod touch, or something that apple allows itunes to download to. If you really want an MP3 player I would recommend the one I highlighted above.
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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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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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You have to "rip" the CD into mp3 format but there are several free programs that do this. The one I use is freeripmp3. Then just put the music into whatever sync program you are using (iTunes or Windows Media Player) or just put the songs into the music folder on the iPod and you are good to go. You can purchase mp3s through Amazon, too, and sync them the same way. Amazon mp3s are DRM free.
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you CAN use your itunes card for your mp3. It will just take a little more effort. Once you purchase music on Itunes, burn it onto a regular audio disk, (one that will play in a stereo - not mp3), then reimport the disk into itunes as mp3 (see under itunes preferences, importing. Have fun with the tunes.
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I assume you mean Mac and not Itunes. Songs can be loaded on the unit as you would copy any folders to an external drive. Most of your music is just on folders on a micro sd card, nothing special about that. There is a small amount of internal memory (8gb which is more than some ipods) that can be used for some music, although it is probably better to use this area just for system files and playlists. You can make playlists with a little juggling (I list steps in my review), but I would definitely not use Itunes with this unit. Firmware updates work by unzipping and copying a file to the unit, no problem using Mac for that. As far as actual compatibility with Mac, the only place it would matter is with the DAC driver. This is where you use the DX90 as an external DAC device and you are playing music from your computer directly through the DX90 to improve the sound quality. The driver appears to be PC only if you care about having that function.
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Protip: No player (as far as I am aware of) requires proprietary software.Proof? I have an iPod nano sitting on my bed, now, that has music loaded onto it, none of which was loaded using iTunes. I used MediaMonkey. If your proprietary software forces you to buy new versions of songs you already have, then scrap the software, because chances are, it's not actually proprietary.
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You should be able to...mp3 files generally transfer into my itunes library but I haven't actually tried it yet. I was planning on downloading the software today and giving it a try so I will give a definite answer later.
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most mp3 players are not compatable with i tunes but if you have the newest version of windows media player all you have to do is put your music into your music folder and it will automaticly be added to media player for syncing onto your sony
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Yes you can add your CD's to your IPOD without the internet. You will need ITunes though. If you have the program already, it's very easy. Go into your preferences under "Edit". Hit the tab for Advanced, than within this section, key on the tab for Importing. In this section is where you tell your computer to copy the songs to ITunes. There are 3 drop-down menus you need to change to allow this. Once there you just move them to your IPOD.
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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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Yes, I've moved iTunes mp3 files with it. You need to find the computer path where files are stored and move from there--not directly from iTunes interface. Don't remember how good this worked for keeping albums together...
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This does not work with itunes. Actually NOTHING accept Ipods will work with Itunes without some hacking. Music isn't "in" itunes it's on your computer. If you have Win XP and your music is in mp3 and not Apple's aac then you can use this player. You can either use creatives included transfering software or windows media player 10 or 11.