Is this compatible with iTunes? Can I load this into the Sandisk Sansa?
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I am not sure and they might have changed but isn't iTunes for IPods only as they use a different format. The Mac OS X version of iTunes can also synchronize with a small number of discontinued digital music players,[47] while the Windows version will support only the iPod.[48] The synchronization is limited, however, in that the iPod is the only digital music player compatible with Apple's proprietary FairPlay digital rights management technology, and thus most music purchased through the iTunes Store can only be played on an iPod.
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Check out what Sandisk sent me this solved my problem! Sign up for their "Ebox" and you'll get an email like this:Go to their website and download their "Firmware Updater" Then once you have that installed, switch your "USB MODE" to whichever you're not using to transfer music. Then plug it in to the computer, go to "My Computer" and right-click on "Sansa" and click "Format" THIS WILL CLEAN THE WHOLE MP3 PLAYER. Then you run the "Firmware updater" that you downloaded and it should update to the newest settings. Then just switch your "USB MODE" back and transfer music/vids/whatever.Hope this helps Check out what Sandisk sent me this solved my problem! Sign up for their "Ebox" and you'll get an email like this:Go to their website and download their "Firmware Updater" Then once you have that installed, switch your "USB MODE" to whichever you're not using to transfer music. Then plug it in to the computer, go to "My Computer" and right-click on "Sansa" and click "Format" THIS WILL CLEAN THE WHOLE MP3 PLAYER. Then you run the "Firmware updater" that you downloaded and it should update to the newest... » Read More Check out what Sandisk sent me this solved my problem! Sign up for their "Ebox" and you'll get an email like this:Go to their website and download their "Firmware Updater" Then once you have that installed, switch your "USB MODE" to whichever you're not using to transfer music. Then plug it in to the computer, go to "My Computer" and right-click on "Sansa" and click "Format" THIS WILL CLEAN THE WHOLE MP3 PLAYER. Then you run the "Firmware updater" that you downloaded and it should update to the newest settings. Then just switch your "USB MODE" back and transfer music/vids/whatever.Hope this helps « Show Less
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I'm using a powerbook--can I import the files into iTunes--is there an Olympus download to make this work?
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I don't have an iPad, but you should be able to do that. I have been putting them on discs & flash drives and importing to my Sansa-cClip.
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David S. is right. Sansa supports up to 32GB with standard exFAT formatting (which is how most are pre-formatted when you buy them). But Sansa will also work just fine with a larger card formatted to FAT32. There are a number of free programs that you can use to reformat a larger memory card to FAT32.
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Mark, Apparently yes... see the text from the Sansa FAQ that follows: After downloading songs into Windows Media Player, you have to PLAY the song in Windows Media Player or copy them through Windows Media Player in order to get your LICENSE for it to download, which will in turn set the terms of the permission of the file to allow it to play on other devices. Once you have done this then you can load it onto the SanDisk MP3 player and it will work. It is always recomended to copy protected files to an MP3 player through a utility such as Music Match, Windows Media Player or iTunes. Hope this answers your question.
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The Sansa Clip is compatible with Macs, but it depends on the music file format. If your music is all MP3s then it will play just fine, but if your music is mostly in AAC format, like mine is, then it is much more of a pain to use this player with a Mac because you need to convert the files to MP3's first.
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Apps are available to convert Itunes files to MP3 or 4 files. Once you have done this you can put them on SD or USB drive. I use Synctunes.
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It is possible, but was rather complex in the past. However, now that iTunes has switched to DRM tracks (the music is not copy-protected so you can listen to it on different devices), I think that it should be possible. If you have mp3 files, they will work - just drag & drop. However, it will be easier to use an ipod with itunes. The whole beauty of the Sansa players is that you're not locked into using itunes, one computer, etc.
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same problam. no solution. even no replay from sandiskLook like that is a fatal bug in Sansa. If file transfer disturb in the middle (USB cable disconnect, etc..) that create corrupted files in the memory and player could not recognize those files. (very common thing with any USB device). But this player instead of skipping the file, keep on loop over same function.This product must recall.
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Thank you for your wonderful and detailed reply. iTunes is a mp4 format and not compatable with mp3 and dragging an iTunes into Windows Media Player crashes the program. However since I posted this, I found a free conversion program at mediacoderhq.com. You have to get into the program but converting mp4 (iTunes) format to mp3 is easy. I was able to save the information from the previous iTunes format. However, all new discs that are being added to the Windows library is strictly going directly into WMP. That way I'm able to get the art work, organize the files and so on. Thanks for your help. Thank you for your wonderful and detailed reply. iTunes is a mp4 format and not compatable with mp3 and dragging an iTunes into Windows Media Player crashes the program. However since I posted this, I found a free conversion program at mediacoderhq.com. You have to get into the program but converting mp4 (iTunes) format to mp3 is easy. I was able to save the information from the previous iTunes format. However, all new discs that are being added to the Windows library is strictly going directly into WMP. That way I'm able to get the art work, organize the files and so on. Thanks for your help.
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I have never tried, you would need to find or make a cable with the appropriate connectors for the Sansa and the mp3 player.
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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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hi there, i don't really no, i use this player only for music audio not for drm protected files but you can search online to find the answeror maybe contact sansa.
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Hi Larry - I am also looking for mp3 player for audiobooks from NetLibrary - Do you know if Sansa has bookmarking feature? How did you narrow your choices to Sansa? Thanks for your help. Willow
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You can play it on these speakers: GTMax Black Portable Folding Stereo Speaker For Sandisk Sansa Clip Plus 4GB 8GB
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Is there anyone who can answer alpinecow's question? Also, I heard that the Sandisk Sansa will not play chapters in proper order. Is this still the case?