new to MP3 players 92220-3446I am 71 yrs. old. I have never used an MP3 player but have decided maybe it would be good because I am tried of paying for CD's to get just a few songs I like. The most critical thing is that I hate headphones. Can you use them without headphones? After reading some of the questions I realize I could also just download to my computer. Is this a good option instead of getting an MP3 player. I feel so stupid about these. I set up a wireless connection by myself and regularly download movies with my TIVO, I am computer literate and not afraid of new technology. I just could never see why I would want to carry music around unless it was in my car. Do those docks have speakers?Can someone please help me? Thanks new to MP3 players 92220-3446I am 71 yrs. old. I have never used an MP3 player but have decided maybe it would be good because I am tried of paying for CD's to get just a few songs I like. The... » Read More new to MP3 players 92220-3446I am 71 yrs. old. I have never used an MP3 player but have decided maybe it would be good because I am tried of paying for CD's to get just a few songs I like. The most critical thing is that I hate headphones. Can you use them without headphones? After reading some of the questions I realize I could also just download to my computer. Is this a good option instead of getting an MP3 player. I feel so stupid about these. I set up a wireless connection by myself and regularly download movies with my TIVO, I am computer literate and not afraid of new technology. I just could never see why I would want to carry music around unless it was in my car. Do those docks have speakers?Can someone please help me? Thanks « Show Less
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Fussy About Clock Radios,If you are looking for an iPod that does not need headphones then I suggest looking out for an iPod Touch. As far as I know they are the only type of iPod that headphones are not a needed item, but the sound quality drops to only okay.iPod docks do have speakers. They also charge your iPod (depending on what type of dock). Some docks can even function as an alarm clock. I hope this helped.Godspeed!~SWWPD
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It absolutely perplexes me, when people come up with this bogus "why would I want a radio with a 250 dollar mp3 player". Well, some people like listening to the radio. For instance, I always listen to radio shows on stations such as rock/metal. They are nice to listen to on the way home, and at work, some reasonable human beings might really want to listen to their favorite radio show at work. All these USELESS features that ipod lovers glorify, all they do is clutter the device. Keep it simple, a higher quality ,MUSIC player is better than a device which tries to cram useless "stuff" to try to please everyone. Coverflow?????? someone tried saying ipod is superior because of coverflow????? That makes about as much sense as Mike Tyson teaching organic chemistry. Lets move on to the build and quality. Ipod classic has a cheaper sound chip. And if you look back to previouis generations, where zune and ipod had the same one, zune sounded better. Because, ipod has cheaper internal engeneering. Cheaper internal engeneering, and a cheaper soundchip, and you have a music player who does not focus on music, but darnit if it doesnt have all those amazing features. Zune has a stronger, more durable build, which sounds better. IT tends to focus on music. Screen size....they have the same resolution......SO if you have te same resolution screen, but zune is bigger.....I think most "rational" human beings would rather watch movies on the larger screen... Not to mention, ipod is just plain white menus. ANd that half screen menu thing, I dont know what they were thinking there? Zune has custom backgrounds, and a more pleasing interface. Thats all for now, Good day
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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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Sounds a bit like an old AM transistor radio (yes, I'm old enough to remember them). Not quite the full fidelity of today's best MP3 players. BUT, you put your head under the water and the full bass and mid range comes out. I have come to resent the kickboard part of my lap swims. Sometimes, I push the board out in front of me so I can kick with my head under water. ;-P
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LOL... too old for an iPod? I've got 4 iPods, and a music library of well over 5000 songs, and I'm 66 years old. I plan on using them for many years to come. 8-)
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Hi, I use an MP3 player and it is working for me :), I hope it works for you!
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The Gemini Doctor himself says that you need a CD player as an audio source.... what is this world coming to? You're actually going to need a full blown record player as a source, as digital is for losers. Digital isn't really for losers, it just seems like there's no reason to get an analog amp if you're going to use a digital source. Generally analog people don't like their signal being converted back and forth and losing some of that sweet, sweet warmth to the digital mittleman. Sure you could use a .flac recording that's "lossless" but is it really? I'd rather not find out and spin the black circle when I want a really rich music listening experience and leave that .mp3 malarky for when I'm on the go. From here on out you won't find me without my record player in my place of residence. Anyway, you're going to need 1) a record player 2) records to play on that record player 3) speakers or headphones 4) this device or something that accomplishes the same task
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You're welcome, Rick! Yeah, it's good for mp3s too, lol, and even though that's the main reason I bought it, plus video, I have hardly listened to any music or vids. :)
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I had the same exact issue. Everything else with this player has worked flawlessly for me so far. I called Icom's customer service number regarding this. The woman who answered (operator/receptionist) and the man she put me through to (tech guy) were both impatient. They spoke very quickly and sounded frustrated, like they had better things to do. Or as if they thought I was mentally challenged; or speaking in a foreign language. I thought they were a little rude. Anyway, I mentioned as quickly as possible that the USB played Mp3's perfectly fine, but when I tried playing video Mp4 clips, video would show up but no audio. I tried every audio setting imaginable, but still no luck. The tech guy looked into it and after a brief moment came back and said that the mp4 playback doesn't include/allow audio. I told him I thought that was strange and thanked him for his time. So supposedly we cannot get audio with mp4 videos through the USB on this particular player. I tried Jodi Waxman's (other poster who left comment on OP's question) vague advice and came up with nothing. I looked over the manual several times and tried all the audio settings (on the player itself as well as my receiver)... nothing. If someone that reads this had the same issue and can say they get audio with their mp4 video files, I would love to know what they did to get it to work.
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yea... maybe we should put up an award for answering our question... how about we both chip in 100 bucks. I bet you by tomorrow morning we'll have dozen new answers!I want this thing badly, but if I can't listen to it NORMALLY using my stereo... then I'm not going to buy it. While I want to rip my LPs into MP3s, I also want to listen to them FROM the turntable.
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I really do not have a problem ... The radio in my car for some reason was not picking up local radio frequencies now that I have this it works well as a fm radio picks up the local frequencies. The player is fine as an MP3 it was a no brainer to load it .... The only set back have is that I bought a 4 gig and I have way more music than that... I had a 32 gig iPod before and it was stolen ... And to be honest I don't miss it... No complaints about this product .... I use it mostly in my car just plug it in the aux and good to go ....
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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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Actually, I had not tried it. I use the 3.5mm input. So I tried a generic MP3 player, an iPod Classic, and a USB stick that I dumped some songs onto. Not only does it not auto-play when turned on, I can't get it to play at all! The LED next to the USB port blinks as if it's playing, and stops blinking when you hit pause, but no sound ever happens. Not good. I don't need that feature at all, but I suggest this is probably not going to do what you need. It's a decent enough amp in all other ways - I use it to play my iPod (analog out) in my work shop and it's fine for that. But I'd avoid this amp for anything fancy like you're asking. Actually, I had not tried it. I use the 3.5mm input. So I tried a generic MP3 player, an iPod Classic, and a USB stick that I dumped some songs onto. Not only does it not auto-play when turned on, I can't get it to play at all! The LED next to the USB port blinks as if it's playing, and stops blinking when you hit pause, but no sound ever happens. Not good. I don't need that feature at all, but I suggest this is probably not going to do what you need. It's a decent enough amp in all other ways - I use it to play my iPod (analog out) in my work shop and it's fine for that. But I'd avoid this... » Read More Actually, I had not tried it. I use the 3.5mm input. So I tried a generic MP3 player, an iPod Classic, and a USB stick that I dumped some songs onto. Not only does it not auto-play when turned on, I can't get it to play at all! The LED next to the USB port blinks as if it's playing, and stops blinking when you hit pause, but no sound ever happens. Not good. I don't need that feature at all, but I suggest this is probably not going to do what you need. It's a decent enough amp in all other ways - I use it to play my iPod (analog out) in my work shop and it's fine for that. But I'd avoid this amp for anything fancy like you're asking. « Show Less
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Hi Paul! I pulled out my user guide and it states that the unit is "not compatible with MP3 CDs." I truly hope this helps!
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I didn't buy the Coby cd player. You must have me confused with another customer, I did buy the Coby cassette player and I love it.
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I'm interested in the Apple iPod Shuffle 2GB strictly for listening to audiobooks from Audible.com. Is this a good choice and is 2GB enough storage and does it bookmark. I am new to these devices. I'd like the lowest price until I learn more about them. Also how do you charge it? And can I use a regular headset or does it have to be earbuds which I can't use with my hearing aid.sure would appreciate any and all help on this.
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The unit will play any file format because it is just a speaker and does not read data. It will play from any media device ie:(smartphone, mp3player, TV etc.) it is merely a component and as long as the device you are storing your music on can be connected by either: (Bluetooth or headphone cable) it will work just fine. I have researched several and this one has the cleanest highs and miss, with a very crisp 'thump' on bass. It also doesn't look like a toy as many portable speakers are targeting teenage demographic (nothing wrong with that) it is definitely a classy looking component. I would like to specify that: this is not a MP3 player nor does it have capacity to store music. It is used to be an amplified all in one sound system that will hold a charge for several hours and can be controlled by blue tooth or headphone line directly into your device (phone, mp3 player, or a thing that has a microphone line out OT Bluetooth capability.) I hope that helps! Thanks?