will the LCD work with iTunes, or do you have to use windows media player?Is having the LCD panel worth it?
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It only works with Windows Media Player. it has a small number of apps that came with it that aren't really very helpful, it looks like they went "pretty" over "Functionality" and scouring the web, pretty much all the app sites for aftermarket apps are gone now, but I DID find a program called Aida64 that can be used to create custom apps, that's all I've used since I made one for system stats. and game support for it is pretty light. google it and read the wiki on the g19 and you can see the list of games that support it. nothing terribly new so not sure if games are even trying to offer support.
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As far as I know, the LCD serves only to show computer functions, principally keyboard functions within games. It's not a mini-monitor to the outside world. I'll know the answer for sure when Logitech gets around to sending me a replacement keyboard for the defective one I bought.
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It only works with Windows Media Player. it has a small number of apps that came with it that aren't really very helpful, it looks like they went "pretty" over "Functionality" and scouring the web, pretty much all the app sites for aftermarket apps are gone now, but I DID find a program called Aida64 that can be used to create custom apps, that's all I've used since I made one for system stats. and game support for it is pretty light. google it and read the wiki on the g19 and you can see the list of games that support it. nothing terribly new so not sure if games are even trying to offer support. It only works with Windows Media Player. it has a small number of apps that came with it that aren't really very helpful, it looks like they went "pretty" over "Functionality" and scouring the web, pretty much all the app sites for aftermarket apps are gone now, but I DID find a program called Aida64 that can be used to create custom apps, that's all I've used since I made one for system stats. and game support for it is pretty light. google it and read the wiki on the g19 and you can see the list of games that support it. nothing terribly new so not sure if games are... » Read More It only works with Windows Media Player. it has a small number of apps that came with it that aren't really very helpful, it looks like they went "pretty" over "Functionality" and scouring the web, pretty much all the app sites for aftermarket apps are gone now, but I DID find a program called Aida64 that can be used to create custom apps, that's all I've used since I made one for system stats. and game support for it is pretty light. google it and read the wiki on the g19 and you can see the list of games that support it. nothing terribly new so not sure if games are even trying to offer support. « Show Less
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I bet it happens on the next model.I dont get why the resolution on this is HIGHER than 1080P, yet you never really get to use it since the highest video from iTunes is 720P ( currently ).
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I second the motion towards Rockbox. I just got an 80gb 5.5 on ebay specifically to put Rockbox on it, and it's fantastic. If anyone out there has a 5.5 and you're at all annoyed by iTunes, and/or by its limitations on file formats supported, and the fact that it doesn't actually let you transfer your own files onto the player, you should seriously consider checking out Rockbox and upgrading your player to a digital powerhouse. Even after you've put Rockbox on, you can still boot into the original Apple firmware rather easily, if you're concerned about that.
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Yes. Just look at the iTunes isallation video. Pretty straight forwar d. Nice piece.
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It works with airplay technology which means that you can stream audio from apple devices and from iTunes in windows if the device is connected to the same network.It also has a 3.5 mm input, you would be able to use any audio device with the 3.5 mm input cable, it is not as comfortable as the wireless option (airplay) but it works.
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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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Only Apple stuff works with iTunes. Media player or File Explorer (drag & drop) are much easier to use than iTunes anyway.
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I am using mine on Apple products (IPod, MacAir and an older MacBook. However, I think the key is using ITunes to enable the AirPlay feature. Don't know anything about Windows 7 capability. instructions should help you. Seems logical if ITunes works, the speakers will work too.
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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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No. This product is developed for a Windows environment. It works like a software (like Word). You will find the app on iTunes.
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You can configure the LCD keys to do anything or display anything. Out of the game you could have one that has the Youtube icon that takes you to the Youtube site when you press it. Same for the track panel.
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I usually use windows media player, but you can use anything really. Itunes works and just copying from windows explorer works also. Hope that helps.
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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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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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Not True! You don't have to use iTunes. I used to use Winamp with the iPod plug-in. A bonus, Winamp and the plug-in are free! I would recommend iTunes for uploading though, it's easier to use than other programs and will also rip CD's that you own.
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I also have Itunes.. i had to do some fiddling around but i finally got it to first convert the songs into MP3 but then I had to manually add them on to the MP3 player
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This player doesn't support shuffle and iTunes sync you have to covert iTunes to mp3. With Itunes you rent your music and it is protected. I believe that it will only work with non-protected music files, hence the MP3. I would suggest using a free iTunes to MP3 converter like Koyote or Fre:ac. This will solve your problem.