searched amazon for mp3 players to play wma format this one came up... All I need is wma format. tried to download an wma audiobook. wont work. Help?
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I have never used the Audiobook. For my mp3 downloads I had to get a converter from CNET. I just looked, there are two Audio book converters based on category selection. I'm not sure this will help but I hope it does. Always scan what you download first.
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I had the same problem. I know Coby mp3 players play the wma format, but I don't know about any others.
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The manual says this device supports .wma. However when i tried it it didn't recognize the file. Cheap and made in China what do you expect, go figure. I am however very happy with this device. Why not just convert your wma file to mp3? Try Format factory.
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The library's a great suggestion -- thanks! I called both SanDisk and Audible to complain about their mutual incompatibility and was told by both that it was up to SanDisk. Anyway, my lesson from all of this is that I should look into these things more thoroughly before I buy another player (which hopefully won't be any time soon!).
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iTunes works with .mp3 or .m4a(apple) media. You shouldn't have any problems... unless you're like me. I ripped a bunch of music from my own CDs with XP, and used Windows Media Player. They are all .wma format, and iTunes won't recognize them. I had to download a trial version of a media converting software product to convert my wma files to mp3. My fiance has an ipod and I use a creative labs MuVo, so we are trying to use mp3 as the common ground. (My MuVo plays wma and mp3)
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Music player: Plays your favorite music content from nearly every source (MP3, WMA, secure WMA, Ogg Vorbis, Flac), AAC (DRM-free iTunes). I use WMA and MP3. I've never used MP4, so I don't know. MP3 and WMA can use the drag/drop feature to load selections from computer, or copy/paste. WMA has a better music quality if you have a musician ear. You can download the manual from SanDisk and check the specs, which is what I did. It's a simple player, but does all I want it to.
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itunes isn't compatible with most mp3 players...just ipod and a couple of others. I would suggest to download your music onto your player using windows media
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I purchased the Sansa e280 and am attempting to load Audible books. Media Player wasn't even recognizing the player until I changed to format of the player. I am stuck however as to what to do next.
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Luke, If you still need one, I have uploaded a User's Guide / Manual for this MP3 player. It's included at the end of my review. Rick S.
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It did that with my .wma files, but not the .mp3 files. It's supposed to be .wma compatible, but it's not.
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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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This device will play music from anything that is connected to it via the input jack. It does not care about the size or type of player that is connected. As far as playing WMA files, I'm not certain but I think it will play them. You can get a free WMA to MP3 converter at www.Cnet/downloads if you need one. There is an instructional video for this player here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mZ7Krt2Mp4 .
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Thanks again, Buddy. Do you recommend any other brand of player for Overdrive WMA books other than Sansa? I am quite happy with Sansa but my favorite model is becoming scarce and therefore few bargains, especially since I need several. Thanks, again!
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I download audiobooks from my library through Overdrive so I can listen to protected wma files. I can also listen to audible and standard mp3.
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Hi! Yes you can convert WMA to MP3. Sorry I did'nt get back earlier, I'm sick with the flu! Here is a link to their "tutorial". You will have to copy & paste, as "hot" links can't be used in these answer boxes. I like Movavi because of the quality and support. www.movavi.com/support/how-to-convert-wma-to-mp3.html Good software , good company !
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No, not neccesarily. mp3 (.mp3) files are a different format that .wma files, .ram, or .wav files, etc.. mp3 is a different format and not a category that all digital audio files fall under. You will need to convert your windows media audio files (.wma) to mp3 on your PC, and burn to the DVD or CD you want to use. I hope this helps. - Pete [archaeologist with insomnia and girlfriend in Belize resulting in too much time on my hands at 1:20am with another 3 hours till the time when I usually "wake-up"] 12/21/2012
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The Coby MP315-4G does not support protected WMA files. You will most likely have to choose the MP3 option for library books. If you want protected WMA support, I suggest a Sansa clip. If you need a AAA battery MP3 player, then the RCA Pearl supports protected WMA files.
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the Ipod is superior? In what. In messing up the music library? Back to the point, I'm an audible subscriber and is very simple to load your audiobooks to the Sansa. Simply change the format in WMA or mp3.
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I don't have a MP3 player. You can always pull up the manual on line and check to see if it will work.