New to iPods--is iTunes a must? This might be a silly question, but is it necessary to buy your mp3s off of iTunes?
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Yes, you don't HAVE to buy on iTunes, but you will have to use iTunes to upload these songs to the iPod.
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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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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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Actually yes you can. I bought two for my daughters and anywhere including itunes that they find music the download without a problem.I don't know the technical differences besides brand name. However, the sound quality is good, also has files that can be stored so you can add more music.
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What format are your files in? If MP3 then there will be zero problem. I have all of my MP3's on an external hard drive as well & all of my tag info was kept intact when I imported the tracks into iTunes. If the format is WMA then iTunes will want to convert the files into a format that the iPod will play. Tags will likely remain intact but the files will be changed I believe.
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I don't own an ipod. But the only input is from the small end of the standard USB cable. I am not aware of any dapter that would do accomplish this. However, I would assume you be able to use iTunes straight from the computer . The nicest function of the gb-10 for me is that you can actually upload the music right to the unit, which kind of makes it your ipod. The sound is great also.
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"I use the itunes store to download FREE video and audio PODCASTS. I dont buy my music from itunes because if something happens to my computer, I'm afraid I'll lose all those tunes I bought."You can back up your songs from iTunes on a disc.
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I also have Itunes.. i had to do some fiddling around but i finally got it to first convert the songs into MP3 but then I had to manually add them on to the MP3 player
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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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For iTunes music to play, you need an application to drive it. Since the USB drive doesn't have an OS, I don't see how you can do that. Personally I use an iPod instead just for this.
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the simple answer is yes, you can load them. you dont have to pay for what you already have on cd. and its very easy. also, i recommend using limewire to download music. i have more than a thousand songs on my ipod video and i've never paid for anything on itunes. you just download. and its legal. technically.
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What is the difference between MP3 downloads and ITune downloads? Can they both go on an Ipod Classic? Thanks.
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Marian, this statement is completely wrong. I Am a long time member of Audible and can download books onto my iPod. In fact Audible offer a large discount off an Apple player as a promotion to get you to join. Audible works seamlessly with iTunes.
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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. :/
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Yes, you will need to use iTunes. It comes with a CD software (iTunes) and they you will need to update online.Amazon: you should write this detail in the description product.
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I would say "yes" if you download an album, it should show up on iTunes and then download it to your shuffle. I never tried it, but it seems it would work that way. Hope this helps.
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I'm using aiff mac files and some standard iTunes files and have no problem but, idid find it challenging to import files. if found it easier to drop and drag files to a pre added named folder. i love the ability to hear high quality music file. its worth the hassle to me. you can hear things that you could not conventionally. i never liked low grade mp3 files. sounds terrible. for me its worth it to revisit old tunes at this qua lit. might even get the x5 for more navigation control. hope you find your answer and this response was useful to anyone. good luck.