How does it order songs? It doesn't seem to play songs in alphabetical order. Anyone know what order it chooses?
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It does appear to use date/time of file. The problem is that when you use Microsoft to transfer a series of files, it does not transfer them in order which means that they get messed up. I recommend something called reorganize which is a freeware utilty where you can set it up to transfer the files in order by time. It makes a difference. Another issue that I found is that it apparently will cross different directories if the time stamp is in order. I listen to audio books and this really surprised me. I went from one story to another to a series of music selections. Still, this device is clearly superior to most I have seen especially for the price. You just have to figure out the kinks. It does appear to use date/time of file. The problem is that when you use Microsoft to transfer a series of files, it does not transfer them in order which means that they get messed up. I recommend something called reorganize which is a freeware utilty where you can set it up to transfer the files in order by time. It makes a difference. Another issue that I found is that it apparently will cross different directories if the time stamp is in order. I listen to audio books and this really surprised me. I went from one story to another to a series of music selections. Still, this... » Read More It does appear to use date/time of file. The problem is that when you use Microsoft to transfer a series of files, it does not transfer them in order which means that they get messed up. I recommend something called reorganize which is a freeware utilty where you can set it up to transfer the files in order by time. It makes a difference. Another issue that I found is that it apparently will cross different directories if the time stamp is in order. I listen to audio books and this really surprised me. I went from one story to another to a series of music selections. Still, this device is clearly superior to most I have seen especially for the price. You just have to figure out the kinks. « Show Less
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The RANDOM mode would be convenient for many of us, but it repeats certain songs many times before the entire list is played. The NORMAL mode also repeats some songs unpredictably. My unit has given good service for over a year and does what it should except for the above.
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We are very sorry for this inconvenience. Unfortunately this is an issue in older versions of the unit, however we did address the issue in newer revisions. We would like to replace your unit with one of our newer models. Please email support@satechi.comThank you,Blake Satechi Technical Support
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Is it possible to just flash an update of some sort? I have an older version also and I'd love for it to sort files correctly.
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Unfortunately there are no updates for the older versions of this unit.Thank you, AshleySatechi Technical Support
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This unit plays files and folders in the order of creation in SD card. In other words, if you want to play several files in an order, you need to copy them into SD card in the intended order.For example if you have 5 files and you want to play them in the order of 1 thru 5.You need to copy file 1 into SD card first, and then file 2 into card and then file 3 and then 4 and 5.As Paul said in the previous post, when you select multiple files and folders you will never know which file/folder copied into SD card first so the only way to make an intended sort is making it manually one by one.ArthurSatechi Technical Support This unit plays files and folders in the order of creation in SD card. In other words, if you want to play several files in an order, you need to copy them into SD card in the intended order.For example if you have 5 files and you want to play them in the order of 1 thru 5.You need to copy file 1 into SD card first, and then file 2 into card and then file 3 and then 4 and 5.As Paul said in the previous post, when you select multiple files and folders you will never know which file/folder copied into SD card first so the only way to make an intended sort is making it... » Read More This unit plays files and folders in the order of creation in SD card. In other words, if you want to play several files in an order, you need to copy them into SD card in the intended order.For example if you have 5 files and you want to play them in the order of 1 thru 5.You need to copy file 1 into SD card first, and then file 2 into card and then file 3 and then 4 and 5.As Paul said in the previous post, when you select multiple files and folders you will never know which file/folder copied into SD card first so the only way to make an intended sort is making it manually one by one.ArthurSatechi Technical Support « Show Less
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If you read the 1-star and 2-star reviews there is at least one review saying that it plays them in the order of the date of the file. Which really stupid. There are very few cases where you'd want it to play by date.
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there is a nifty little program that can fix this on usb drives-its called Drivesort-its free -you open the disk and select folder/files playlist mode / then sort and save it.-or you can sort by long or short filename ( usb fat 32 is different than windows naming) using this i can mass transfr files and have in order i want with 2 clicks !
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no, once you choose one that is the one you are in, it doesn't go to the next artist or album in sequence. (And won't skip to a new artist or album even if you shuffle.) The way to include many and various is to create a playlist and then shuffle that if you'd like, so it skips around and mixes it up.
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It starts from the beginning each time you cycle power. I have tried different numbering, but that does not affect the play order. I now just keep 2 albums only, as it will not remember where you have left off. so, in my experience, no random option, no way to number your songs to get them to play in order. also no battery notification, no way to tell when completely charged or when battery is low. when it is playing, it is loud enough to hear even when I am pedaling at around 20 mph, so you get what you pay for.
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Yes, you play by a folder by selecting "folder" from the main menu and then select which folder you want to use.You can also select songs by genre or album.
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You can't select tracks from a thumb drive. The songs will play in the order they are listed. You can, however, skip over a song.
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Yes. You can play your songs in alphabetical order or select Shuffle and the player plays them in random order.
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You can pre-sort your playlist on iTunes by alphabetical order within the Artist Name but outside of that, you will not be able to know in real time what is playing because there is no display screen like the larger iPod versions. The other option is to create smaller 10 song playlists that you know the specific order of and shuffle between them. This inability to know "real-time" what is playing is a small downside of the shuffle and would be a reason to buy the larger iPod with screen display.
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It will shuffle all the songs on the CD till they are all played then it will shift to the next CD in sequence.That is what I am disappointed in as I would like all my music shuffled from different CD's'. Hope that is helpful.Colleen
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My experience was that it kept re-creating my entire library every time I tried to single out a song to go into my playlist. One of the many reasons I sent it back. Good luck if if's working for you.
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I had the same issue. Seems like if you hit that button in the first 10 seconds of a song, it will skip forward to the next song and if it is after that, it will adjust volume. Not sure if that is completely correct, but I have inadvertently forwarded to the next song as well.
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Conflicting answers! Several say it can be set to random - has anyone actually TRIED it? Or are they just saying the setting is there? I've had one that has a "random" setting and it doesn't shuffle the photos - they play in exactly the same order I loaded them on the flash drive. Can anyone explain the conflicting answers, or provide a link to a frame they KNOW will shuffle the order? Thank you.
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Yes you just have to set up a play list in advance, or jump around your music to find what you want. I have different play lists for different activities.
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Yes, Title, artist and sometimes album. i sometimes rename a song( for various reasons) and sometimes that edited name is displayed and sometimes the original name comes up. I also never know what order they'll be played in, after they are loaded, which is okayBill
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On the Go playlist anyone? I'm pretty sure that counts as making a playlist, seeing as it asks you to click which songs you want in said playlist.
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You can play next song or you can play previous song, and as for the yet hands thing damp but not dripping yet.hope this helps!
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I have done this, but it doesn't shuffle, it just plays by the song list alphabetically.
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Yeah, I love this thing. Perhaps you should contact the company that produces it. The sad thing is that it only plays one song as an alarm. So suppose I have a folder called MyMusic and it had 3 songs in it. I have to set the Alarm to play that one song. When the alarm goes off, it will play that one song over and over again until you shut it off. It will NOT advance to the next song. I hope that answers your question. I've asked the company who makes this to at least allow us to play the songs within a folder, but as of yet, i've not gotten a response. Perhaps if more ask, they will develop this feature.