I'd like to get an MP3 player with huge capacity (60 or 80GB) as a backup hard drive, that plays various file formats, including video, and will play Apple Itunes files as well as other file types. I don't mind paying, but I'd like to know which ones are the best combination of large storage, durability, and ease of use.
Will an Apple IPod also play Mp3 files that I downloaded/ripped off my CDs? Will it require me to import them into the itunes directory (where it reorganizes and messes up the file organization I have)? If it will, what should I get instead?
2006-12-01 13:47:25 · 6 answers · asked by roboseyo 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
From the sounds of it, only an iPod will do for you, as you want to continue using iTunes. This is understandable if you have already converted all of your CD's through iTunes. iPod's are the only mp3 playing product that uses iTunes, and therefore if you wish to continue using iTunes, you have to do so with an iPod.
On the iPod subject, you can burn any CD to iPod through iTunes, very simply!
About the competition, if size is what you are looking for, then maybe a simple mp3 player isn't what you are after? There are a number of quality PMP products out there that would most likely suit you better. Take for example the Archos 504. It has a hard drive capacity of 160Gb, has a 4.3"TFT screen, can play movies, music, photos, storage etc. and can record direct from the tv!!!
This could be the best PMA available, but there are other contenders to consider. The Creative Zen Vision W comes with a hard drive up to 60Gb, and has similar functionality as the Archos, without the ability to plug in to the tv and record. There are loads to choose from...iubi Blue...Cowan I-Audio... not forgetting iPod-alikes by Creative - the Zen Vision M. I wouldn't go for Sony, as they insist on making you convert your music over to some strange file format that only the Sony can play, plus you won't find a decent one with size, and colour screen. I would go for an Archos - there are loads to choose from including one with a 7" screen and bult in DVB receiver, to smaller ones with Wifi, and cameras built in! They make PMP's for all tasks!
2006-12-02 04:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the new iPod 5.5g! The ipod can play music from CDs. It will put them into the iTunes directory. If you don't like the music being put to your library, just delete it from your system after importing it to your iPod. Just make sure your iPod is not on Automatic Update.
Hope this answers your questions.
2006-12-01 21:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by Hello M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple!! buy a 80GB video ipod.....
if you look after it and follow apples battery care advice, then it will give you many years of good service....
also, make sure you virus scan everything you put on it.. cheers
2006-12-02 04:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by paulrb8 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha,seems like only ipod video can do it,since u want to run with itunes
2006-12-01 21:51:22 · answer #4 · answered by Nicholes Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i cant remember what its called, but if youre also from the uk, check argos for an mp4 that is 3hundred and such pounds. and if you can afford that, could i have one too please? = P
well, it records video, holds and records music, holds videos... i want it, but im not an expert on the technical stuff.
2006-12-01 22:24:04 · answer #5 · answered by april9_rockstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sony have some good ones I have one and they are easy enough to use.
2006-12-01 22:15:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋