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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I just bought my first apple product and talked to the sales person about that very thing. From what I understand you can only use itunes downloads on apple product. However, if you can make CDs from your itune files you can turn around and load them on your computer and put them on an MP3. I have every CD I every bought on my computer and put them all on my MP3. However, I can not recommend buying this product because mine never worked right. I can't turn up the volume enough to hear it well through headphones or speakers. I have bought one of these brand new and they are a good product but this one is reconditioned and it must not have been done right. :/ I just bought my first apple product and talked to the sales person about that very thing. From what I understand you can only use itunes downloads on apple product. However, if you can make CDs from your itune files you can turn around and load them on your computer and put them on an MP3. I have every CD I every bought on my computer and put them all on my MP3. However, I can not recommend buying this product because mine never worked right. I can't turn up the volume enough to hear it well through headphones or speakers. I have bought one of these brand new and they are a good product... » Read More I just bought my first apple product and talked to the sales person about that very thing. From what I understand you can only use itunes downloads on apple product. However, if you can make CDs from your itune files you can turn around and load them on your computer and put them on an MP3. I have every CD I every bought on my computer and put them all on my MP3. However, I can not recommend buying this product because mine never worked right. I can't turn up the volume enough to hear it well through headphones or speakers. I have bought one of these brand new and they are a good product but this one is reconditioned and it must not have been done right. :/ « Show Less
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I've been using this GPX player for about 4 months now, Mr. Webster, and I honestly can not tell any difference between how this player sounds compared to other MP3 players I have used in the past.There is an EQ on this player which, if I recall correctly, has seven different settings...pretty much what ones you would typically find on an MP3 player.To answer your last question...I am afraid I am unable to answer that because I have never had possession of a cowon e2. You unfortunately would have to purchase this GPX player to find out for yourself. SO SORRY!I truly hope I have satisfactorily answered your inquiries for you. Have a wonderful day! I've been using this GPX player for about 4 months now, Mr. Webster, and I honestly can not tell any difference between how this player sounds compared to other MP3 players I have used in the past.There is an EQ on this player which, if I recall correctly, has seven different settings...pretty much what ones you would typically find on an MP3 player.To answer your last question...I am afraid I am unable to answer that because I have never had possession of a cowon e2. You unfortunately would have to purchase this GPX player to find out for yourself. SO SORRY!I truly hope I... » Read More I've been using this GPX player for about 4 months now, Mr. Webster, and I honestly can not tell any difference between how this player sounds compared to other MP3 players I have used in the past.There is an EQ on this player which, if I recall correctly, has seven different settings...pretty much what ones you would typically find on an MP3 player.To answer your last question...I am afraid I am unable to answer that because I have never had possession of a cowon e2. You unfortunately would have to purchase this GPX player to find out for yourself. SO SORRY!I truly hope I have satisfactorily answered your inquiries for you. Have a wonderful day! « Show Less
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I have never sold one of my units on Amazon, but I did get some instructions with mine, but being a "man," I never looked at them. You did purchase the most advanced player that Sandisk ever turned out. It will take a 32 gig micro sd in the slot on the side. It will play music from anywhere you buy it. It has great features for audio books through your local library from Overdrive. It will play books from Audible without a problem. These players are getting more expensive because they are out of production and people are realizing their worth. There is one thing that I think I need to tell you. If the battery run out of juice you have to plug it in and just let it charge. Sometimes it doesn't want to come back in which case you have to play with it until it revives. Do throw it away. Hold the power button down for a long time. They sometimes if you just push the power button to "Unlock" it and then press the power button for 20 seconds it comes back. Remember these units are like Timex watches. You can kill it if you forget and go swimming in the ocean.
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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?
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Sorry David, We do not use MP3 player. We only use CD's. The CD player exceeds our expectations. Bob D.
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Mark thanks for saying that you hadn't tried it, cause I was feeling really stupid that I had not put an audio in mine either. The kids' music is all on iPod and hard drive (streamed, when it works...). I hardly get to play all my CDs any more and after all this $$ just spent, I think I deserve it. Maybe I will just burn a bunch of Blu-rays of the CDs now that they came out with a burner/sw to do so on the Mac. Spending $ as fast as I earn it, but what is money for? Oh yeah, college...
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Does anyone know...I bought a new computer, and now I can't charge or do anything with my mp3.And I don't have the disk or anything else that came with the mp3, what do I do? Please help...
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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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Thanks for your question. These are not easy to drive with a portable mp3 player however any good amp such as yours will be perfect for them. This is a fantastic sounding headphone. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud HiFiMan dealer.
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Most any MP3 player will work for books. A couple of things you may want to consider --- Where do you plan on downloading your books from? Many libraries have services where you can "check out" downloadable media and listen to books for free. Unfortunately, most of these services DON'T work with Ipods or Zunes. If you plan on using one of these services, check their website for compatibility. I also primarily listen to books on my MP3 player. I had an Ipod Nano (my daughter accidentally lost it!) and it was my favorite. I really miss it and keep trying to convince myself to splurge and buy another. My son has a Creative Zen and it also works well for audiobooks. Some of the lower end, cheaper units are designed primarily for music. With these, it's hard to access a specific track. So, for instance if you're on chapter 20 of a book and accidentally lose your place, then you have to "click" through 20 chapters to get back to where you were. On the better units like the Ipods and the Zen, you can go right to it. (for instance, sometimes I forget to turn the player off when I turn the car off and it's hours ahed of me) If you ever listen to more than one book at a time, make sure it has a bookmark feature. Otherwise you'll lose your place in book 1 when you switch to book 2 and back.
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Beth: If you looked at my review, you would never even think about this one. The button on the far left side when looking at the picture operates the opening mechanism. However, you should look at one that has anti skip for just a few dollars more. This would work as a boat anchor better than a CD player. Try this one: Coby CXCD329 Slim Personal CD Player with Anti-Skip Protection (Blue) Just remember that they all have problems when the batteries get low. But the one you are looking at is just trouble. Give it to someone visually impared and it is a disaster.Splice Beth: If you looked at my review, you would never even think about this one. The button on the far left side when looking at the picture operates the opening mechanism. However, you should look at one that has anti skip for just a few dollars more. This would work as a boat anchor better than a CD player. Try this one: Coby CXCD329 Slim Personal CD Player with Anti-Skip Protection (Blue) Just remember that they all have problems when the batteries get low. But the one you are looking at is just trouble. Give it to someone visually impared and it is a disaster.Splice
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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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I downloaded the Amazon Music player (I have it on my PC also), my music library and playlists were there. Plays great on my Trio which I am very much in love with. It is blue tooth connected to a small speaker I keep in my car. No more cd burning or cds that skip, etc. I am searching for an app that will play my music without an internet connection.
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Actually, that is why I returned it an got one with a CD player. At first, I thought that I could just place my CD's into Itunes, and then put them onto an SD card and it would work the same. However, they needed to be transferred from the new mp4 format to mp3. When that was all said and done, it didnt even work. So, I do not know honestly, as I was so frustrated by reading that they wanted me to buy all of their SD cards and I wasnt having any luck. I would recommend just returning it and getting one with a CD player, or if you have an ipod or iphone-burn your CD's into Itunes and then sync them to your device so that you can play them from that. Actually, that is why I returned it an got one with a CD player. At first, I thought that I could just place my CD's into Itunes, and then put them onto an SD card and it would work the same. However, they needed to be transferred from the new mp4 format to mp3. When that was all said and done, it didnt even work. So, I do not know honestly, as I was so frustrated by reading that they wanted me to buy all of their SD cards and I wasnt having any luck. I would recommend just returning it and getting one with a CD player, or if you have an ipod or iphone-burn your CD's into Itunes and then... » Read More Actually, that is why I returned it an got one with a CD player. At first, I thought that I could just place my CD's into Itunes, and then put them onto an SD card and it would work the same. However, they needed to be transferred from the new mp4 format to mp3. When that was all said and done, it didnt even work. So, I do not know honestly, as I was so frustrated by reading that they wanted me to buy all of their SD cards and I wasnt having any luck. I would recommend just returning it and getting one with a CD player, or if you have an ipod or iphone-burn your CD's into Itunes and then sync them to your device so that you can play them from that. « Show Less
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How many CD's do you listen to at one time? It only holds one...burn 'em to your I-pod or MP3 player and use the convenient connection. If you are even considering this stereo, GET IT! It is b@d@ss.
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I do not use that feature. I have tried the USB feature on several devices didn't like the lack of options so I only use mp3 players. Not having a choice of play lists and shuffle is not an option for me. As for the unit being a POS as suggested by another poster I haven't had a problem with it. It's a cheap no frills amplifier, it plays stereo. I have a high end receiver for other applications but in my shop this is perfect. It's been on for months and plays music 12 hrs a day.