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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itunes isn't compatible with most mp3 players...just ipod and a couple of others. I would suggest to download your music onto your player using windows media
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I have used other programs to find music and then I tell itunes to add that folder to it's library. Then itunes simply converts whatever music files it is "allowed" to convert into it's own format so it can be used by the ipod. I've only had a few music files that could not be converted for whatever reason, copyright protection I suppose.
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but for some reason, I didn't like iTunes software, many times, it does not work the way it suppose to. my wife has IPod touch and for some reason, it is not allowing to transfer videos even though we un-install the software cleanup registry and iTunes location. :(
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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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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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You know, I bet there isn't even one. I am still trying to figure out how to put music on it. I can't use my iTunes account because guess what? IT'S NOT AN APPLE PRODUCT. Ohhh lawd, I wasted my money this time!
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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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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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Sorry... All I know is I have an itune account on my laptop, download it onto my waterproof iPod... And off I go!!! ;)
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This is new to me...I would like to purchase this system but I need to also buy an ipod that will work with this....If anyone can recommend something to me it would be nice....all the ipods I see are 3rd and 4th generation....please help
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I think itunes only works on apple products. But am not sure. I can play all my music files on it.It's pretty much like a laptop PC. Hope this helps.
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This player doesn't support shuffle and iTunes sync you have to covert iTunes to mp3. With Itunes you rent your music and it is protected. I believe that it will only work with non-protected music files, hence the MP3. I would suggest using a free iTunes to MP3 converter like Koyote or Fre:ac. This will solve your problem.
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thanks for the reply.. I ended up buying the sansa shaker mp3 player (I liked the idea of having a speaker option), for my 8 yr old niece this Christmas. I wish I didn't. It seems that if you have a Mac, and buy music on iTunes you, can't transfer it to an mp3 player, unless it is an iPod. ITunes music is in AAC format... you can't change it mp3 format. Mac apparently says that the sound quality is better.. I'm not so sure, and I am definitely disappointed that Mac doesn't at least give you the option. I'll just continue to let her use my old 2nd generation iPod.
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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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I like WMP 11. The Zune software is basically the same, but with Zune Marketplace integrated. Nevertheless, I agree, the Microsoft Points system is quite silly. I mean, I know they have their reasons, but I think it would be easier for the average user to use plain dollars. I went ahead and subscribed to the Zune Pass option ($14.99 plus taxes I think) which lets you download all you want and synchronize to up to two Zune's. I've been downloading like crazy for the last two days and loving it!
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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.