Should I buy this? Few Questions First Should I buy this? Few Questions first I'm looking to replace my Creative Zen Vision M. I was considering buying this but was wondering about:1) Does this mp3 player form playlists? How many?2) How are Audiobooks on this? Does it have bookmark features?3) I have music on my computer already, can I load this to the Zune or do I have to re-purchase them? I'm not familiar with protected content only. How do I know I have this or not? Is this feature a problem?4) How is the search features? Can you sort by artists, genres etc? Should I buy this? Few Questions First Should I buy this? Few Questions first I'm looking to replace my Creative Zen Vision M. I was considering buying this but was wondering... » Read More Should I buy this? Few Questions First Should I buy this? Few Questions first I'm looking to replace my Creative Zen Vision M. I was considering buying this but was wondering about:1) Does this mp3 player form playlists? How many?2) How are Audiobooks on this? Does it have bookmark features?3) I have music on my computer already, can I load this to the Zune or do I have to re-purchase them? I'm not familiar with protected content only. How do I know I have this or not? Is this feature a problem?4) How is the search features? Can you sort by artists, genres etc? « Show Less
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In terms of moving music from iTunes to Zune...you can either do as others suggest and burn a CD than rip it back down (to unprotect) OR get some software (such as TuneClone) which mimics this process without actually having to use a CD. You basically burn a CD from iTunes software but select a special "burner" from TuneClone which then just "burns" the music to a new folder, unprotected and ready for Zune. Works nice and fast.
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> Buy an ipod, the Zune will go the way of HD-DVD and Betamax.Just FYI:iPod doesn't support OverDrive wma, so it's not even an option here.Besides, Zune supports .mp3, .wma, AAC (.m4a/.m4b), .wmv, and .mp4/.m4v (as well as audio CD to rip). So Zune users wouldn't have problems like they had with HD-DVD/Betamax even if MS discontinued Zune.
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You do all that kind of stuff from forming playlists to sorting albums, artists, genres and more. About the protected content part, If you use iTunes then most likely the songs a DRM Protected. If your not sure then launch iTunes, find the song you want and right-click the song, then click on "Get Info" there you'll see if they are protected. It'll say "Protect AAC File, or Purchased AAC file or AAC File. If they are protected, then make a playlist and burn those songs to a CD, thus unprotecting them!GodBl
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Hmmm.... why only 60?My 40G player I got 3 years ago has 36G full. And my music is on a machine that does not run windows. But, of course, I'd "upgrade" to a Zune if I weren't such a fanboy. Instead I'm going to pay an exhorbinant $100 (40%) more, and get almost 3 (267%) times as much storage because that's the kind of stupid thing we fanboys do.Further proof of my fanboy lunacy is that I'm investing more dollars into a "closed" ecosystem when I could buy something that works on a multivendor platform like Plays For Sure.But hey, it makes me feel cool and pretty. Hmmm.... why only 60?My 40G player I got 3 years ago has 36G full. And my music is on a machine that does not run windows. But, of course, I'd "upgrade" to a Zune if I weren't such a fanboy. Instead I'm going to pay an exhorbinant $100 (40%) more, and get almost 3 (267%) times as much storage because that's the kind of stupid thing we fanboys do.Further proof of my fanboy lunacy is that I'm investing more dollars into a "closed" ecosystem when I could buy something that works on a multivendor platform like Plays For Sure.But hey, it makes me... » Read More Hmmm.... why only 60?My 40G player I got 3 years ago has 36G full. And my music is on a machine that does not run windows. But, of course, I'd "upgrade" to a Zune if I weren't such a fanboy. Instead I'm going to pay an exhorbinant $100 (40%) more, and get almost 3 (267%) times as much storage because that's the kind of stupid thing we fanboys do.Further proof of my fanboy lunacy is that I'm investing more dollars into a "closed" ecosystem when I could buy something that works on a multivendor platform like Plays For Sure.But hey, it makes me feel cool and pretty. « Show Less
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Ok great thanks for your comments; was getting scared, thought that this version was coming out with problems. BTW, what do you think about the Zune or the Creative Zen? do they match with iPod?Thanks once again
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Hey Deanna, I purchased this item on Sept 9th, and I am still using it. I am happy to share with you my experiences thru which you will find the answers to your questions. Firstly, I would care to let you know why I purchased this item. I love to listen to my favorites musics on the go. I had used transmitters of the other so-called brands, and ended up using a tape adapter, but I was not satisfied because they died earlier. So, I purchased this device. Secondly, I tell you the good things about it. Whatever channel you choose, the transmission is 100% clear with no intercession with the others. The transmission goes widely to a point that another car can stick on your musics with no interruption. It reads everything mentioned, and even a flash drive. It plays alphabetically, so you can choose what music must be played first by naming the music with an A...or a number 1..2..3... I can't tell about the MP4, because I don't have any file in that format. Overall, I would just suggest that you give it try...and then...tell me whether or not my answer was reasonable to you. Thanks!
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Answer here...I would be more than happy to answer any questions, about this little machinse, but none came through. If you are planning on buying one of these CD players, don't hesitate. I bought one towards the end of last summer and have done nothing but enjoyed it. Its been a good little investment, if this is your question I hope I answered it....enjoy it
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The one displayed, which I own does not have an mp3 player. Keep looking thought. GPS manufacturers are getting very creative. Particularly the after market car radio/GPS combos. Look at Best Buy. I was there today and was very impressed with the selection.
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Sorry. I was never able to get it to do much, but I'm sure it would do books. I love their older MP3 players. Especially the Creative Zen.
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Hello Jairo, I am going to tell you that for the money this is the best mp3 player out there!!! I love it!!! I bought my girlfriend an ipod and myself one of these she's has MY mp3 player more than her ipod!!! This is easy to use holds more than enough music and I can change music on this with ease!!! I don'y use the ear buds that come with it, I use old school Koss headphones!!! You will LOVE IT!!!!
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Beast, love how you say that. Audio books work very well for me. Good features; pick up where you left off, option to speed up or slow down the speed up the audio. Just awesome. As you know you have to find some way of downloading the audio book (i used youtube). I dnt knw about audible and this player mixing
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A1) Yes. I don't know if there is a limit. A2) Currently the Zune software (3.1) doesn't support audiobooks directly. So you have to use Audible Manager to manage their files and OverDrive Media Console to do theirs. Yes, you can use the bookmark function on your Zune device. For others like audio CD audiobooks or MP3-on-CDs, in order to use the bookmark function, you need to add them as podcasts by changing the genre tag to "podcast". Or, if the files are .mp3 or DRM-free .wma, you can use OverDrive Media Console to transfer them to the "audiobooks" section on your device. (FYI: http://forums.zune.net/436444/ShowPost.aspx) A3) Zune supports .mp3, .wma and .m4a/.m4b. However, it does not support any DRM-protected files except those from the Zune Marketplace (and Audible/OverDrive). For iTunes songs, do as Andrew said. For .wma files, right-click a file in Windows Explorer and select "Properties"&gt;"Summary" tab ("Advanced" view), and you can find if it is protected or not. I believe all .mp3 files are DRM-free. I recommend you download the Zune software at Zune.net and try it before buying the device. A4) I'm not sure what you really want to know. On the device, (under its "music" section,) there are "songs", "genres", "albums", "artists", and "playlists" to view your songs.
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The short answer is yes. I have had three of these. I loved them for audio books. The first one lasted five years, the second one three. I bought two additional as gifts over seven years ago. One is still working. The last one I bought from a third party vendor in July 2013 and by October 2013 it was dead. The problem is, it's an old model, not supported, with no access to the battery. When it dies no one take responsibility, it's past the 30 day return time. So I spent $300 for three months use. I wish Creative would go back to players with bookmarking capability.
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I am planning to buy an iPod, not for a fashion statement, but because everything out for docking, etc., comes for iPod. I already own a very modest, 4-year-old .mp3 player by Creative Labs, but I wanted something bigger with video, etc., so I am planning on iPod. I do have the itunes concern, though. Is Zune by Creative Labs?
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Thank you all for your thorough responses! I bought the X1 because it has similar functionality to the X5 and is much cheaper (I also obviously get less). If I like it I will definitely upgrade. The majority of my music and books on tape are .mp3 format- so I want to make sure it all transfers well. Also the X1 is smaller and since I run a lot I didn't want a bulky mp3 player. Some said the X5 is rather large and heavy compared to other mp3 players.
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The Playbook already has a built in Music player which is great. You can browse by genre, artist, album etc. It also has a build in music store. It can play multiple music types such as mp3 and wma. There are more but you'll have to check.
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The actual Apple IPods will only play audiobooks that you buy from Apple, because Apple refuses to let other audiobook publishers use their audio file format. Geuine Apple IPods also do not have the ability to "bookmark". To play downloadable audio books from libraries, Overdrive, Audible, etc., you need a non-Apple bookmark-enabled mp3 player. Most libraries and audiobook Web sites have a list of players that can play their books; the most ubiquitous are the "Creative Zen" line of MP3 players. They are not as slick as IPods, but they can play library audiobooks, and when you turn them off, will resume where you stopped. The actual Apple IPods will only play audiobooks that you buy from Apple, because Apple refuses to let other audiobook publishers use their audio file format. Geuine Apple IPods also do not have the ability to "bookmark". To play downloadable audio books from libraries, Overdrive, Audible, etc., you need a non-Apple bookmark-enabled mp3 player. Most libraries and audiobook Web sites have a list of players that can play their books; the most ubiquitous are the "Creative Zen" line of MP3 players. They are not as slick as IPods, but they can play library audiobooks, and... » Read More The actual Apple IPods will only play audiobooks that you buy from Apple, because Apple refuses to let other audiobook publishers use their audio file format. Geuine Apple IPods also do not have the ability to "bookmark". To play downloadable audio books from libraries, Overdrive, Audible, etc., you need a non-Apple bookmark-enabled mp3 player. Most libraries and audiobook Web sites have a list of players that can play their books; the most ubiquitous are the "Creative Zen" line of MP3 players. They are not as slick as IPods, but they can play library audiobooks, and when you turn them off, will resume where you stopped. « Show Less
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amazon mp3 dowload center works, just make sure you have the zune software looking for music in the folder amazon downloads to. The napster homepage lists zune as a compatable device, so it should also work, though iI have not tried it. I strongly suggest trying out the zune pass from zune marketplace. 15 bucks a month gets you 99% of the music in the entire marketplace. Truly remarkable if you are buying 2 albums per month anywhere else (including amazon). I only use amazon if zune marketplace doesn't offer the album. Hope this helps, happy holidays!
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I gotta say that I know quite a bit about mp3 players and I have no idea what those extensions mean. The player is the YP_P2. Anything else is just manufacturers jargon. JA_ means 4GB whereas JC_ means 8GB. The letter after that is the color. Unlike the Sony Walkman series, Samsung doesn't have like five players that differ by one or two features. If you see a P2 and the price is right, just go for it. I would be surprised if XEU meant something different. Also did you have any questions on which one you should buy? :)