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Post by $heriff Tom on Apr 25, 2008 13:56:34 GMT -5
Hmm, that does seem like it may work. I have indeed seen the music files there in the MyComputer area. And yeah, at that point I have simply tried to import, and it would not let me copy over. I am thinking however, when I go to copy, it wont give me that as an option.
If this works, at the least I will be able to bump my Windows Library from 2500 songs when the player is not connected to over 7000 when it isnt. From there I will decide what to do about installing the Creative software again.
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Post by baldvinny on Apr 25, 2008 14:07:02 GMT -5
keep in mind, you actually are going to have to click OPEN the zen, when you see in in the MY Computer section.
the "MY MUSIC" folder you see is probably the default file they give you from Windows as the place to store music
think of it as a USB connected external hard drive....cause, in fact, that's exactly what it is
unlike the ipod, which you can also enable for disk use, the nomad seems to be free of the copy restrictions that apple has imposed....
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Post by MSBNYY on Sept 11, 2008 11:34:39 GMT -5
Ok, so I'm thinking about updating my MP3 player.
I currently have a Creative Nomad Zen XTra, which is gigantic by today's standards.
I like the 40GB because it would be hard to fill if I tried.
At the time, I liked it better than the IPod because the cost was just far too high for the IPod for what you are getting.
Back then, it seemed that Creative and Ipod were the only MP3 players on the market, though since Microsoft has entered the fray.
So my questions are, should I go for the Ipod now, or stick with a competitor? And if I go for the competitor, is Creative still number 2, or did another company surpass it?
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Post by jwmcc on Sept 11, 2008 11:40:01 GMT -5
You listen to music?
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Post by Chris on Sept 11, 2008 11:49:52 GMT -5
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Post by MSBNYY on Sept 11, 2008 11:54:29 GMT -5
Among other things.
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Post by Chris on Sept 11, 2008 12:13:01 GMT -5
Seriously Balls...
My wife is WAY into gadgetry (not THAT kind...get your minds out of the gutter). She always loves to have the latest iPods, phones, etc.
Me - I prefer simplistic. I got an mp3 that is really nothing more than memory. It holds MP3s, not that proprietary iPod format that requires iTunes software to liaise between your computer and your player....you just drag and drop MP3 files on to it while it's plugged into your USB port. Then you pull it out, stick the friggin' headphones in, and listen. Simple and Sweet. I believe that the brand Creative you mentioned is who makes mine.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Sept 11, 2008 12:19:28 GMT -5
Balls, go for Creative. Thats what we run, a heap of my friends use it. Its simple, dependable. IPod bounds you to their software, I fill my Creative using Windows Media.
I got a 60 gig. I am upset about one thing, I cant fiddle with my playlists cause the organizer was on my computer that died.
Go to amazon.com, punch in Creative 40 gig, or 60 gig, and read the reviews. THey're bang-up.
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Post by MSBNYY on Sept 11, 2008 12:25:28 GMT -5
Other than issues with the headjack, my Creative has been a very dependable model. The software is easy to use as well. And like Chris said, you're not dependent on IPod formatting.
Regarding the head jack, is it ok on the newer models?
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Post by Chris on Sept 11, 2008 12:38:06 GMT -5
Or you could get the SkullCandy headphones! Dem shits are nice!
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Post by $heriff Tom on Sept 11, 2008 13:31:23 GMT -5
Balls, check out the Bose headphone earbuds. They regularly run around $100, but I got a new pair for $40 from an Amazon dealer. They are fantastic.
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Post by MSBNYY on Sept 11, 2008 13:33:35 GMT -5
The headphones weren't the problem. It was the jack itself. Some sort of flaw in the design, which took me 3 or 4 MP3 players returned to get right.
Though I would look into a better set of headphones.
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Post by thecaptain15 on Sept 24, 2008 9:46:24 GMT -5
Tom any update on how you like this? I am thinking of taking the plunge on this one or Ipod Touch etc.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Sept 24, 2008 10:18:23 GMT -5
I like what? My player? The BOSE headphones?
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Post by massyanksfan on Sept 24, 2008 16:34:10 GMT -5
I need to upgrade as well. My 4G nano is just too small for my music. I like Apple's reliability, but the cost and software are small downsides. Anyone have a touch?
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Post by joetee316 on Oct 10, 2008 9:15:33 GMT -5
About to get a 120 gig iPod cause my 60 is all filled.... strictly with music.
I just don't know what to do about storing all my music on my comp when the new iPod has more memory than my PC.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Oct 10, 2008 9:38:48 GMT -5
Get an external harddrive and dump the music on there, in case the IPOD ever keels over and dies.
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Post by baldvinny on Oct 10, 2008 10:08:33 GMT -5
i agree, an external HD is the way to go
we have an "entry level" Ibook (thanks, roadtrip) and it only has a 30gb hard drive. my last ipod was a 60gb, and my current one is an 80gb. i was always full on the laptop hard drive, and had to delete "non-important" music to make room for new stuff i wanted to hear.
i went to tigerdirect.com and got a 250gb portable external hard drive for like $125. i've been re-filling my ipod since, and could not be happier
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Post by joetee316 on Oct 10, 2008 10:12:58 GMT -5
Now, can you also move the iTunes program to your external or keep that on your computer?
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Post by Chris on Oct 10, 2008 10:21:25 GMT -5
No, iTunes is a software program that must run on a computer with an operating system...the external hard drive is nothing but memory space...it can only hold files (mp3s in this case).
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Post by 9 on Oct 10, 2008 10:24:27 GMT -5
External hard drives are definitely the way to go. They're becoming cheaper by the minute, and they're literally plug and play -- just connect it to the USB port and you don't have to do anything else.
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Post by baldvinny on Oct 10, 2008 10:29:31 GMT -5
what cho said.
for al you 'podders, check out ilounge.com for everything ipod, touch or iphone. they review all sorts of programs, apps and accessories, and their tutorial section is the BEST.
its really simple to transfer your media (which is different from the LIBRARY).
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Post by elliejay21 on Oct 10, 2008 11:52:40 GMT -5
OK, I still live in the 80s and I have done nothing with mp3 format or iPod type things. I am seeking a "starter" mp3 player.
What I want to do is basically get the music from 10-20 CDs into a little thing that I can attach to myself with some sort of a clip, like a cell phone holster. What I am seeking is small, light, and cheap with simple software.
I have seen charging/docking stations that would enable you to turn your mp3 player into a little deck top stereo for the office. Anyone know anything about these devices?
Also being in the market for a new car, what is the deal with the stock stereos that play mp3s? How does this work and what kind of mp3 player would I need to be compatible?
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Post by Chris on Oct 10, 2008 11:58:38 GMT -5
go buy the Insignia MP3 player from Best Buy (I believe they are exclusive to Best Buy).
This thing is an mp3 player strictly. It holds 1 gig (200-300 songs or so) and it has a purely textual user-friendly on-screen menu....importing songs are nothing short of plugging this thing directly into your USB port (no chords) and dragging them on to it...just like you would with one of those portable thumb drives.
It's like $40.....and it plays songs...no special software needed (it has software that enables you to buy music if you want that....I don't use it)...it's small (about the size of the SHIFT key on a standard keyboard) ... what else do you need?
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Post by elliejay21 on Oct 10, 2008 12:06:27 GMT -5
OK, I am totally new to this... so how do I get the songs from my CDs onto my computer in mp3 format? Does it come with software?
And does it have any sort of holster or clip? Can you attach it to a lanyard? What do you do with it if you are say, on the stairmaster?
Is it compatible with any of these charging/docking station things or car stereos?
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Post by Chris on Oct 10, 2008 12:15:28 GMT -5
Open up windows media player (download the latest version...11 or 12)
Go to the little drop down arrow under the "RIP" tab, choose format, check MP3.
Pop you CD in - it will either automatically start ripping (saving your music to MP3 files) or you will have to click the RIP button.
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Post by Chris on Oct 10, 2008 12:17:26 GMT -5
That little insignia MP3 player is so small it can fit in the coin pocket of a pair of levis...no real need for a holster. I don't think it comes with anything of the sort...I'm sure it could be fastened to a lanyard in some way shape or form.
It charges itself when plugged into a USB port. No separate battery charging paraphernalia needed.
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Post by yanksgooner on Oct 10, 2008 15:21:20 GMT -5
just get an ipod and download itunes. i see retarded apes and elderlies on the subway with these things...I'm pretty sure Laura could figure it out. Dont even waste your time with the starter MP3 things...you'll get sick of it and wish u spent that 40 bucks on beer and actually had an ipod.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Oct 10, 2008 19:18:27 GMT -5
Nah, dont listen to him. I got a Creative Zen, 60 gigs, I got nearly 9000 songs on there, windows format, I can put my whole collection on there. Its great going!
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Post by $heriff Tom on Oct 21, 2008 8:11:41 GMT -5
So we have this boombox that has a plug-in for your MP3 player. I use it for jaunts outside to spin my MP3 tracks while I drink beer, smoke cigars, and play board games with the girls. I decided to cart this radio into work today, along with the cable that connects it to the player. So I am essentially spinning out of my 9000 strong music library, without using one of those mini "cigarette - lighter" speakers you clip to the top of the player, or clumsy desktop speakers.
So far a nice mix.....Nevermore into P.O.D, for starters.
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