Is this compatible with iTunes? I have a Mac, with an extensive music library in iTunes. Can I load this into the Sandisk Sansa?
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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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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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Thanks for your advice. The flip side of the beauty of not being locked into iTunes sounds like I would have to purchase a whole new library though, if I was not able to transfer from iTunes. True? And how would I be able to transfer music off my CD's into a Sansa?
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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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I'm on OSX 10.9.1 and it worked perfectly to get old CD's and tapes into .mp3 format. Used Audacity - awesome!! Audacity looks bewildering at first, but is e-a-s-y to use.
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we have had two sansa fuzes with no problems whatsoever with rhapsody to go either song, full cds or playlist, channels etc. just plug it in to the computer and it will show up on rhapsody and drag and drop
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It depends on the format of the Audio book. The "SanDisk Sansa Clip+" supports MP3, WMA, Secure WMA, Audiobooks, Ogg Vorbis, as well as FLAC formats. And I know that the Overdrive audio books, come in MP3, WMA, formats as well.
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yes it is; i had music from another mp3 player and I was able to sync and transfer that music to SanDisk. And if i can do it anyone can
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JW485, I tried what you are describing and everything in my existing music library played fine. I streamed over my 2006 Macbook Pro(802.11g). To set it up in Itunes go under edit &gt; preferences&gt; advanced and change the location to your external HD. The problem I had was with downloading new music. Itunes failed to authorize and completely download any newly purchased music, and it took a day of email exchanges with the Apple support to redownload the music. Ultimately, I changed the library location back to default to my local laptop HD so that I could purchase new music without the headache. I was a bit disappointed in the process considering the cost of the router and Apple's reputation.
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Yes it's Mac compatible. I have a MacBook Pro, using Snow Leopard, and I've plugged mine in on two occasions: When I first got my player (July 26, 2009), and another time later that day, after my 1 hr swim. Both times it appeared on my desktop, shortly after a small delay. Does not appear on iTunes, so in order to load songs, you have to drag and drop files, which is pretty simple to do. Note though, make sure you have it screwed into the head jack all the way, to the point where it won't turn anymore. Hope this helps.
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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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Windows 7.My computer -> music library -> copy -> sansa clip -> paste.It works, I don't need extra programs. Is beautiful.
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I don't use audiobooks- try asking here, in the appropriate section(s): http://forums.sandisk.com/sansa/
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Yes, it worked with mine for quite some time. I had a 8GB Sansa, but this is not what would make or not it to work. I had it at my summer house and unfortunately, due lack of use, it didn't work anymore, but has an excellent sound and did wonders for almost two years. I hope you have good time.
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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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I'm not sure. I would caution that my experience with sansa mp3 players has been mostly negative. I had earlier mp3 players without a touch interface and these were pretty good. The players with touch were so dreadful that I'd never buy another Sansa device.
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the sansa does not fit, but if you jack it in with the white cord, it plays fine. true, it does not fit in the dock, so if aesthetics you're after, I guess it won't work for you. the sound it great even if it doesn't dock in.
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For Mac users, if you are iTunes users, you have to convert your music files into MP3 & WMA format songs, and then put them into the drive. &#65288;it won't sync to your itunes&#65289;
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Is this still the case? The Device Center at Audible suggests that the Sansa e200v2 series is compatible. I'm looking at buying a player that will run Audible files and prefer this one if it is compatible. Thanks!