itune &amp; ipod! A couple questions for a newbie!! 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???
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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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What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the ability to update those subscriptions itself, like the real iTunes does. What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the... » Read More What's disappointing to me isn't so much that you can't subscribe to podcast in the WiFi store (since the vast majority of podcasts aren't available in the iTunes music store anyway) but that the iPod Touch can't automatically download podcasts for *existing* subscriptions. Specifically, I'd like the device to pick up the podcast subscription config from the PC-based iTunes that the device docks with, and then just continue to check for new podcasts in those subscriptions while over WiFi. That way, the content doesn't need to be in the iTunes WiFi store - the device would just have the ability to update those subscriptions itself, like the real iTunes does. « Show Less
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As of last summer, I bought my second one (used) thru Amazon for a very low price. It's still works with I Tunes and I have found a goldmine of music videos on U Tube that with a free software converter, called flvto.com, downloads multi videos to I Tunes. Make sure, if you buy one, that you down load Apples updates for it, or it will loose some of your music on it!!
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I don't believe that the device has internet capability so you can't use i-Tunes directly. However, you can download from the internet to your computer and then upload music from your computer to the device through a USB port. It acts like a flash drive.
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The usb is extremely limited playing only what is in the root directory and giving no more information than track and time. I set up a play list on my computer of all the songs I want played, e.g. for Christmas, copy to the thumb drive, stick it into this player and go to usb. It is better to use the ipod port to get all the info, etc.
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If you have a wireless router, NO. Apps download quickly and iPod reminds you when there are updates. Tunes download COMPUTER FREE and the next time you open iTunes on your computer, it automatically downloads the tunes you downloaded on your iPod. The same happens if you purchased on the computer 1st: the iPod updates purchases. I hope this answers your question.
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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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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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I have 8GB on my curent (Gen 4) iPod. I have been wanting to upgrade to a video iPod for a while, but decided to wait hoping a new one would come out (similar to the iPhone). I am a little concerned about only having 16GB, but even more concerned about its shape. Is this iPod expected to fit into current iPod accessories? I have an iDock for my AV receiver, and I'd be bummed if this didn't fit. It came with several adaptors, but I don't think it has any that are for an iPod that thin.
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Yes ITunes is a seperate download on your PC. It's free to download but you don't have to use it to put songs on your device. You can simply download from a music sharing site like Mp3 Rocket and all of it is free.
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I am happy with my Creative system. It plays to my satisfaction with no issues. I think it also depends on certain downloads you may have; say on your IPOD. If they aren't the best quality & sound fuzzy, they can also playback with the same results. Having said that, I think for the money they are great. Hope this helps!
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1. If you download karaoke songs from itunes onto your ipod and then plug it into this system, do the lyrics appear on the screen? I would be wary of CD+G from iTunes, for the simple fact that Karaoke music is comprised of two separate files. IF and only IF you download the music and the data file which is required from iTunes as one (and I doubt it), then you should have no problem. Also, in order to make a CD+G disc to use in the device, you need Karaoke Software like Karaoke Studio which is capable of making discs from the two files. I think most complaints that you'll read where people are saying the lyrics are not showing up are people who are unaware of Karaoke files actually are and what's required. When they burn a disc and press play, the music comes on and the lyrics don't because you have to use specific software. Karaoke is an investment for sure and the Music +G is never cheap. 2. Do all karaoke cds work on this system, and do the lyrics always show up on the screen as well? I've purchased several Karaoke compilations from Amazon and they've all worked so far without problem. As anyone who knows Karaoke will say, it's best to try and master three or four songs and really develop your ability. If you really want to make those songs the way you want it, like adjusting the lyrics as they're sometimes wrong or inserting background pictures, Karaoke software is the next step.
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Thanks!! You answered the specific question I had in mind: downloads from limewire. Its one of the main reasons I was hestitating on the ipod. I wasn't sure how restrictive it was (like, can you only upload things onto it from itunes, etc.) But now I know. THANKS!!!
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I have heard of ITunes but never was on that site yet. You would download from Lime wire to Itunes web site??? How?? We have MP3s now so I just dowload from Lime wire to my Library on my computer so with the Ipod you go from Limewire to Itunes Library???? Or is there 3 steps with the Ipod? Limewire then Itunes then your computers music Library???
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Mine was broken, it never worked. You suppose to just put in ipod mode and it will start playing. I chucked my broken devise in the garbage. I regret ordering it only throw Amazon.com but it was the same price as in the store 9.99.
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The output from Ion Tape Express (ITE) is in WAV file format. iTunes recognizes and will play WAV files, but if you're having trouble just convert the WAV files to MP3. I suspect the reviewer might expect the ITE device to be recognized by iTunes, like an external drive or something. Naturally ITE will not, nor would I expect it to. Apple would have to write a special driver to do that, and I'd be very surprised if they ventured out in that direction.To get music from ITE to iTunes, use ITE to get the music from the tape to your hard drive. After the music is on the HD, import it into iTunes. The output from Ion Tape Express (ITE) is in WAV file format. iTunes recognizes and will play WAV files, but if you're having trouble just convert the WAV files to MP3. I suspect the reviewer might expect the ITE device to be recognized by iTunes, like an external drive or something. Naturally ITE will not, nor would I expect it to. Apple would have to write a special driver to do that, and I'd be very surprised if they ventured out in that direction.To get music from ITE to iTunes, use ITE to get the music from the tape to your hard drive. After the music is on the HD, import... » Read More The output from Ion Tape Express (ITE) is in WAV file format. iTunes recognizes and will play WAV files, but if you're having trouble just convert the WAV files to MP3. I suspect the reviewer might expect the ITE device to be recognized by iTunes, like an external drive or something. Naturally ITE will not, nor would I expect it to. Apple would have to write a special driver to do that, and I'd be very surprised if they ventured out in that direction.To get music from ITE to iTunes, use ITE to get the music from the tape to your hard drive. After the music is on the HD, import it into iTunes. « Show Less
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I just got my itouch for Christmas. I have had no trouble syncing photos and mucsic, but am having trouble with video and tv shows. I have downloaded tv shows from itunes and can get them to play on my laptop, but they do not seem to be syncing to my itouch. It is not a matter of space...still have over 14GB. I assume tv shows would fall under the video tab...but they dont seem to be. What am I missing?? MP