iTunes and iPod?

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I wanted to get some people's opinions on iTunes and iPod...I really want to get a bigger mp3 player that will have more storage on it and when I saw iTunes I really like the program and all the stuff they offer on there. The only thing I don't like a bout it is you can only use them on iPods. Which I would not mind but I have not heard that great a thing about them and I am not familiar with them either. I heard that the batteries in iPods are pretty much none replaceable which makes fairly concerned since i would be looking at buying a fairly large sized player. And would not want to just re buy a $200-$400 machine again....
I really, really like the iTunes software more then any other softwares I have seen thus far and would really like to look into this more so if anyone can convince me to look into this more I would by no means mind. But if you can tell me so of something else that is just as nice as it I would not mind that either. I was looking at Microsoft's new players Zune and where as they do look nice I am not quite as impressed with their market place area as I am with iTunes. Like I said this is just research on my part for the moment but if anyone has anything to say about mp3 players in general I would sincerely love to hear it!
also if this in the wrong section I really apologize for that, and please to move it to where it needs to be if I did misplace it!
 
I have iTunes and an iPod, both of which have given me no issues, even in Iraq. In my experience, you either love em or hate em. The iPod only works with one other software app as far as I know. That would be Rhapsody.

Music purchased through iTunes is "locked" and you may only transfer it to a total of 5 computers. It will not work on a 6th machine. You may only burn each song purchased from iTunes 5 times. Thats it.

I like using them, but I also wouldnt mind having a Zune to compare it too. A Zune will let you wirelessly share music with Zunes around you. You cannot do anything of the type with an iPod.

Hope that helps you out.
 
There are several third party programs to use with ipods.
Ephpod among others.
But if you care about music organization, itunes is the way to go.
 
Of course, iPods are made by the HUGE company Apple. There is no way that they're going to provide other MP3 players support to use their software, because they want people to look and see the software and how great it is. Apple makes it so you're forced into buying an iPod.

As far as your battery concern goes, disregard it. I've never had any problems and neither have millions of other people who have iPods. If anything, the Hard Drive is going to die out before the battery does and that's usually the number one cause of iPods dying. The simple fix to this is just getting a flash player which doesn't have moving parts and won't burn out.

I love my iPod and I say that you should go for it. If you're afraid of looking like the rest of the crowd with the same generic white headphones and user interface just go with something different like the Zune.
 
brycematheson712 said:
As far as your battery concern goes, disregard it. I've never had any problems and neither have millions of other people who have iPods. If anything, the Hard Drive is going to die out before the battery does and that's usually the number one cause of iPods dying. The simple fix to this is just getting a flash player which doesn't have moving parts and won't burn out.
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Not true... I repair iPods and a dead battery is quite common. The apple store charges something like $50-$80 to replace them, but you can buy the part yourself for like $8 and replacing it is fairly easy if you know how to dissemble the iPod.

And as for flash memory goes... well, I don't think that'll work out if he's looking for a lot of storage space.
 
I'm not saying that Dead Batteries never happen, because that's wrong. However, it's not like it's just an everyday feat that causes you tons of troubles. And even like the person above me said, a new battery costs around $10 and isn't difficult to replace.

That's true about the Flash Player part though. I didn't think about the storage capacity. Even hard drives in the iPod aren't exactly difficult to replace either. It may cost you a bit though.
 
I am actually considering purchasing a iPod shuffle and then maybe looking at a nano after that.....depending how I like it...i figure starting off with the smaller version and cheaper version will help me get an idea of if I will in fact like it...and if I don't I would only be out $50 anyway.
 
brycematheson712 said:
Apple makes it so you're forced into buying an iPod.
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I agree they force in more areas then just Ipod too.



I just picked up a cheap 1GB Iriver that uses AAs for a few reasons.

1. Apple charges WAY to much for a replacement battery + void warranty if you open it up to replace.

2. No Itunes telling me what files I can and cannot play on my mp3 player.

3. I hate how Apple controls you with all their products...reason I try to stay away from them.

4. I update my lists every week so 1gb of music is all I ever need.

5. Why would I wanna watch movies or play games on a Ipod? Thats what the 50 inch in my living room is for.
 
Immortal_Ben said:
Music purchased through iTunes is "locked" and you may only transfer it to a total of 5 computers. It will not work on a 6th machine. You may only burn each song purchased from iTunes 5 times. Thats it.
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does that apply to downloading music from limewire onto itunes? or just purchasing songs from the itunes store?
 
Bennmann66 said:
does that apply to downloading music from limewire onto itunes? or just purchasing songs from the itunes store?
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That' is not allowed to be discussed here, but, the limit ONLY applies to media purchased through the itune's store. Music from another source ( ex. a CD that u legally bought) would have no problem.
 
I love itunes and i love my ipod, works great! Highly recommend them, i have the ipod touch, and it's great! Best thing i even got!

Some people say they don't like them, but i don't see why not! People don't like itunes, but why? You like itunes, it's great! Get an ipod!

I would recommend an ipod touch, or if you want the big USB space, get a 120GB Classic.

Good Luck,

I'll be happy top answer any questions that you might have :)

Cohen
 
I have an iPod Touch 32GB (and happen to be selling a second, still sealed one) and I love it.

I was a huge fan of Creative players for a very, very long time.. but I didn't like the newest Zen's when they were released, and my Zen Vision:M took a dump not too long ago, so I needed a replacement PMP.

All of my music is in .Mp3 (320kbps or VBR) so I had next to no issues switching from WMP11 to iTunes, except that some cover art needed to be replaced, which was a very easy fix.

I doubt you'd be disappointed in the performance of an iPod Touch, or even a Classic.. they've come a long way since they were released, especially the Touch :)

-Michael

EDIT: The only thing I highly recommend is that you keep your own folder structure for your music and simply drag your albums into iTunes to import them into the iTunes library. This way, iTunes has your music in the library, but it doesn't jumble it all together in a single folder (like it does when it coverts music to AAC).
 
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Iroinically I just got an Ipod nana one of the newier ones....though this was not of my own doing a very good and close friend of mine bought it for me, as a chirstmas gift and I have been playing with the thing ever since i got it.
I admit I don't like the fact that if you got the song you are using in any other way then thogh Itunes or from something thats a least compatible with them then they freeze it in your library to use nevr again...but as long as it stays on the device I am fairly happy. havn't had a ton of issues with it..so pretty content with it.....looking around at accessories i can use for it to keep in the best condition I can.....
 
i once had an ipod nano that i guess was defective and the battery wouldnt last more than half an hour. all i did was take it in to apple and they gave me a new one and now its still good to this day (about 3 years i think).
 
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