itune & ipod! A couple questions for a newbie!! OK - a few questions. I am doing some research - I am in the market for an ipod. What I don't understand is the whole itunes. Do you have to pay to download itune to your computer and then do you have to pay for every song and video you download??? And what about all the songs I have on my windows media player - am I going to be able to use those?? Thanks for your help!! itune & ipod! A couple questions for a newbie!! OK - a few questions. I am doing some research - I am in the market for an ipod. What I don't understand is the whole itunes. Do you have... » Read More itune & ipod! A couple questions for a newbie!! OK - a few questions. I am doing some research - I am in the market for an ipod. What I don't understand is the whole itunes. Do you have to pay to download itune to your computer and then do you have to pay for every song and video you download??? And what about all the songs I have on my windows media player - am I going to be able to use those?? Thanks for your help!! « Show Less
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Actually, the itunes software will convert Windows Media (.wma) files into a file type (usually .aac I think) that can be used on ipods. This is done when you select files to import into your itunes library. itunes will show a pop up window stating that some file types need to be converted to use in itunes and it will convert them automatically. However, the catch to this is that itunes will not convert protected wma files; which would be files that you purchased from a music service.
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Also, you can download iTunes for free from Apple to try without having an iPod. Take a test drive with it and see how it works. This may help answer some of your questions.http://www.apple.com/itunes/overview/
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So can you just drag your computer's MP3 files over to load them into your iPod? Or at least specify which files rather than getting the Winamp program and plugin?
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Just to correct one misconception. The iPod is not limited to music purchased at the iTunes store. You mentioned my favorite source, emusic.com which works great with an iPod (or any mp3 player). Unprotected mp3s from any source will work just fine. You are correct in that iPods don't work with subscription services.
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But how do you go about putting videos onto your card. Can you just click and drag stuff out of your itunes library and drop them off in the Removable Disk "g" folder? If not please tell me in detail!
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What was the price? that should give you some idea of what the answer is. No, you'll have to buy the ipod separately. However, it looks, feels, and functions really well on my wrist. I did need to remove two links first, at a watch store. And the ipod that it attaches to is a nice little player. If you like to dance around the house listening to your favorite music, you will love the mobility and the attention you will get wearing it. At least I do. Hope you do too if you buy them both (separately of course).
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I've never understood those services... sure they can put the music on your iPod for you, but what happens when you have to restore your iPod and you don't have all of that music back-up in iTunes on your computer. Do you have to pay someone to do it all over again?
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You can buy music from any source you want. From my experience, itunes is the best music manager for the ipod, but as far as buying music, you can download it from anywhere.
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My Ipod, is a Nano, so not so new, but I use it every day and have recently downloaded new tunes from itunes. It works great!
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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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You can also use MediaMonkey to sync your Ipod. The current version 2.x will only do audio but there is a beta version in the works which may also support video.The basic software is free and you can upgrade to MediaMonkey Gold for $19.95 (it adds some faster ripping/burning speeds and some other upgrades in functionality, nice but not necessary).If you want to see how to make MediaMonkey work with with your Ipod check out their information at http://mediamonkey.com/product_ipod.htm.Disclaimer: I am not financially involved with MediaMonkey just a satisfied user of the basic software (I didn't feel the need to upgrade to gold) You can also use MediaMonkey to sync your Ipod. The current version 2.x will only do audio but there is a beta version in the works which may also support video.The basic software is free and you can upgrade to MediaMonkey Gold for $19.95 (it adds some faster ripping/burning speeds and some other upgrades in functionality, nice but not necessary).If you want to see how to make MediaMonkey work with with your Ipod check out their information at http://mediamonkey.com/product_ipod.htm.Disclaimer: I am not financially involved with MediaMonkey just a satisfied user of... » Read More You can also use MediaMonkey to sync your Ipod. The current version 2.x will only do audio but there is a beta version in the works which may also support video.The basic software is free and you can upgrade to MediaMonkey Gold for $19.95 (it adds some faster ripping/burning speeds and some other upgrades in functionality, nice but not necessary).If you want to see how to make MediaMonkey work with with your Ipod check out their information at http://mediamonkey.com/product_ipod.htm.Disclaimer: I am not financially involved with MediaMonkey just a satisfied user of the basic software (I didn't feel the need to upgrade to gold) « Show Less
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I have heard there might be some third party software that you can use, but I think the easiest and best way is to add your windows media player items to iTunes and then sync the iPod.
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Hi! You need to download iTunes on the computer, open up an account with them and buy the music you enjoy.
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Hi Mely_May, I recently purchased the 32GB Ipod Touch 5th Generation, Wow What a machine, Yes you can create Playlists with the device or on your computer and just drag then to your device I recommend doing it this way so you have the playlist available for your computer and your Ipod, I would also suggest the 32gb version if you plan to watch movies, or Tv shows since they can be stored on the device.Hope this Helps.Brian
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On these, you have to set up a free account on iTunes website and a connect cable from phone to computer. You find music you like on iTunes and there is an option to download to your iPod and play. :)
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There is no "subscribing" to itunes first of all, you get an account and you can download stuff. You can use other services (like Rhapsody) but then you have to transfer the music into itunes to sync it to your ipod.
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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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This does not work with itunes. Actually NOTHING accept Ipods will work with Itunes without some hacking. Music isn't "in" itunes it's on your computer. If you have Win XP and your music is in mp3 and not Apple's aac then you can use this player. You can either use creatives included transfering software or windows media player 10 or 11.