Best MP3 Player Running + Listening to Podcasts: Is there something that will work with my NPR podcasts in iTunes that I can run with?
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I have the exact same problem, my 2nd Gen just broke and the new shuffle appear to be worthless. Some people recommend buying a reconditioned 2nd Gen from Apple but they appear to be out of stock. Not sure where to turn! Ipod Nano is popular but heavier than I'd prefer. Bring back the 2nd Gen Apple!
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Hi Phil It works with wmp, but not with iTunes in the same way. You could make and name a folder on the desktop, then drag a playlist into the folder then copy it to the Cowon, but dropping it into the cowon's music folder. Incidently the Cowon recognises 64gig SD cards and I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't recognise the new 128gb micro sd cards
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You can play MP3 files that are on your computer, but I haven't found a way to bypass radio-frontier to get to an internet source
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Get ANYTHING except a ipod and you'll have no problems syncing or transferring mp3s. I recommend getting a cheap $20 player, so when it breaks(and it will) you're not out a crapload of money. Also, you don't have the problem of itunes deleting your music like it has been known to do.
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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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thanks for the reply.. I ended up buying the sansa shaker mp3 player (I liked the idea of having a speaker option), for my 8 yr old niece this Christmas. I wish I didn't. It seems that if you have a Mac, and buy music on iTunes you, can't transfer it to an mp3 player, unless it is an iPod. ITunes music is in AAC format... you can't change it mp3 format. Mac apparently says that the sound quality is better.. I'm not so sure, and I am definitely disappointed that Mac doesn't at least give you the option. I'll just continue to let her use my old 2nd generation iPod.
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I received this MP3 player as a gift and also really wanted to play audio books on it. Unfortunately I waited too long to try out that feature. From what I can tell it will download and play MP3 audio books but NOT WMA audiobooks which is most of what my library has. Its too late to return it... even if I wanted to go through the hassle of trying to return a gift. So I guess I'll give this to my daughter and go back to looking for a player that will play my books. Good Luck!
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Hi,Yes you can definitely listen to podcasts. Audiobooks are also an option to listen to on an iPod shuffle.Underwater Audio Customer Service
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I haven't had any problems with podcast and audiobook files, many audiobooks, especially ones from libraries have several files that are numbered. I don't have any music on the Clip Sport. There is an update for the firmware, if you buy this player make sure you update, from what I understand they took care of glitches with song orders, etc. The only thing I don't like about this player is that it won't play wma files that have drm protection. Not sure it'll post but here is the address for instruction and the file for the Sport update: http://forums.sandisk.com/t5/Sansa-Clip-Zip/Sansa-Clip-Zip-Firmware-01-01-20/td-p/270703
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The fiio played all mp3 files without issue. As for podcasts it would depend on the file format. I have yet to autosync it like I can with my iPods.
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I don't use itunes, so I can't answer specifically to that standard. However, if you can get the itunes into the "mp3" format I'm pretty sure this player would play them well. There is even some capability in the SANSA software that will convert. I have a number of these players and I've given them to my kids and my wife. Everyone likes them, though my kids are using their phones more for players now.
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I finally went Apple TV instead.. found great deals in their refurb selection. Does all the internet radio stuff (albeit fewer stations, but it's got my faves.. npr, WMVY, etc), as well as stream my iTunes library, music, podcasts, tv shows, movies... works with air tunes & remote speakers.. basically more features for cheaper price.
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This MP3 player sucks. I use it for working out and I still hate it. Get a Sansa if you're looking for a cheap MP3 player that will play audiobooks.
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I use my mp3 exclusively for audiobooks. I'm a real junkie and listen nonstop all day when I'm not at work. The first one I bought was a Zen V. It had issues, but improved when Creative came out with new firmware. After using it for a year, the battery would no longer hold a charge. There was no way to replace the battery. So I decided to look for a player with a user-replaceable battery and bought a Zen Micro. It worked fine for a few weeks, then it broke and Creative said they could not repair it. I decided the battery was more of an issue than the bookmarking, so I bought a Sansa e250 v2. I've had it for about a month and it's great. Better than either of the Creative players. But it doesn't have bookmarking. Rockbox wizards are working on a new version that will work with the Sansa e250v2, so I'm hoping that will give it bookmarking capability. The resume playing works really well with the Sansa (unlike with the 2 creative players). Since I only listen to one book at a time and don't listen to music, the only time bookmarking is really an issue is when I transfer or delete books when the player is connected to my PC. (I have a Gomadic wall charger to recharge the battery at night.) I'm really not sure about the full time stamping. My library changed from netLibrary to Overdrive. Overdrive breaks audiobooks into multiple files instead of having one really large file like NetLibrary, so that hasn't been an issue. In 2006 a survey showed that 25% of the adult US population listens to audiobooks. It's really stupid that mp3 manufacturers continue to ignore our needs when the technology and software already exists to provide every player with full time stamping and bookmarking. If just one of them would come out with a reliable player with a user-replaceable battery and those features, they would probably rival iPOD overnight. If Sansa would respond with a firmware update to provide those features, the e200 series could be that player. Instead, they foolishly continue to ignore the pleas of audiobook listeners.
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I think if want to download audible files to it, you'll just have to convert it to MP3. Hope this helps!
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For iTunes music to play, you need an application to drive it. Since the USB drive doesn't have an OS, I don't see how you can do that. Personally I use an iPod instead just for this.
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I am a Mac user but do not own a Creative Labs player, but to address your other question the answer is no, iPod is definitely NOT your only option. I own an iRiver (IFP-899) and it comes with PC and Mac software. I also own a Pogo Radio My Way (which works like an external drive on the Mac / no software needed.) If you want to use a non-iPod mp3 player with iTunes google this: "iTunes for Mac OS X: Compatible Players"