Do Ipods only use Itunes to add music? This may be a stupid question but im new to Apple's Ipod and am not familiar with them. Im currently using a Sony MP3 Walkman (512MB NWE105) and would really like to upgrade.I have literally hundreds of CD's downloaded to my computer and want to know if I can tranfer these files to this Ipod without going through Itunes. I may download some files from Itunes but dont want to spend a fortune filling up my new Ipod.Any help would be appretiated from Ipod owners. Do Ipods only use Itunes to add music? This may be a stupid question but im new to Apple's Ipod and am not familiar with them. Im currently using a Sony MP3 Walkman (512MB NWE105) and would... » Read More Do Ipods only use Itunes to add music? This may be a stupid question but im new to Apple's Ipod and am not familiar with them. Im currently using a Sony MP3 Walkman (512MB NWE105) and would really like to upgrade.I have literally hundreds of CD's downloaded to my computer and want to know if I can tranfer these files to this Ipod without going through Itunes. I may download some files from Itunes but dont want to spend a fortune filling up my new Ipod.Any help would be appretiated from Ipod owners. « Show Less
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You can drag music files over to you iPod, but you won't be able to play them. iTunes or another program is required to changed the files the way the iPod likes them and to update it's internal database. Another option is to use RockBox. It replaces the firmware that the iPod came with and allows you to drag files over to it, leaving them unchanged. RockBox is also VERY customizable.
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I use Winamp to organize all my MP3 files and playlists and I am able to drag and drop them very seamlessly to my MP3 player. It's fast and best of all FREE!
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You can also use MediaMonkey to sync your Ipod. The current version 2.x will only do audio but there is a beta version in the works which may also support video.The basic software is free and you can upgrade to MediaMonkey Gold for $19.95 (it adds some faster ripping/burning speeds and some other upgrades in functionality, nice but not necessary).If you want to see how to make MediaMonkey work with with your Ipod check out their information at http://mediamonkey.com/product_ipod.htm.Disclaimer: I am not financially involved with MediaMonkey just a satisfied user of the basic software (I didn't feel the need to upgrade to gold) You can also use MediaMonkey to sync your Ipod. The current version 2.x will only do audio but there is a beta version in the works which may also support video.The basic software is free and you can upgrade to MediaMonkey Gold for $19.95 (it adds some faster ripping/burning speeds and some other upgrades in functionality, nice but not necessary).If you want to see how to make MediaMonkey work with with your Ipod check out their information at http://mediamonkey.com/product_ipod.htm.Disclaimer: I am not financially involved with MediaMonkey just a satisfied user of... » Read More You can also use MediaMonkey to sync your Ipod. The current version 2.x will only do audio but there is a beta version in the works which may also support video.The basic software is free and you can upgrade to MediaMonkey Gold for $19.95 (it adds some faster ripping/burning speeds and some other upgrades in functionality, nice but not necessary).If you want to see how to make MediaMonkey work with with your Ipod check out their information at http://mediamonkey.com/product_ipod.htm.Disclaimer: I am not financially involved with MediaMonkey just a satisfied user of the basic software (I didn't feel the need to upgrade to gold) « Show Less
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So can you just drag your computer's MP3 files over to load them into your iPod? Or at least specify which files rather than getting the Winamp program and plugin?
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Protip: No player (as far as I am aware of) requires proprietary software.Proof? I have an iPod nano sitting on my bed, now, that has music loaded onto it, none of which was loaded using iTunes. I used MediaMonkey. If your proprietary software forces you to buy new versions of songs you already have, then scrap the software, because chances are, it's not actually proprietary.
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With any iPod you have to first install iTunes on a personal computer. Then you load you cd into your iTunes program. Then you plug your iPod into the PC and download your music files. So the answer is yes.
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You don't need to convert mp3s at all to play them on the ipod--it will play any regular mp3 file. All you have to do is add them to your iTunes library (just drag and drop them), and then either let the software put them all on your ipod or if you have more music than the ipod will hold, set the preferences to update the ipod manually and just drag the mp3s you want on it directly to the ipod or to a playlist and add it the same way. I hope that helps.
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Well, there won't be problems, you will just have to sync your ipods manually. That will allow you to have all of your songs on itunes, but only pick and choose which ones go onto the ipod. This is if you have itunes 7.... when you plug your ipod in that little ipod page will pop up. click the box that says "manually manage ipod". With that you will have to click and drag songs you want on your ipod.... yes yes its annoying, but it works. For any other version of itunes, go to "edit" then "preferences". You should see a tab that says "ipod". Click that then there should be something that says "manually manage ipod". Ive got itunes 7... but i think that should be where it is for any other version. What might make it easier is if you create separate playlists for you and your sister. Then you could just drag the whole playlist onto your ipod. Hope this helped!
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My Ipod, is a Nano, so not so new, but I use it every day and have recently downloaded new tunes from itunes. It works great!
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Thanks!! You answered the specific question I had in mind: downloads from limewire. Its one of the main reasons I was hestitating on the ipod. I wasn't sure how restrictive it was (like, can you only upload things onto it from itunes, etc.) But now I know. THANKS!!!
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Hi im not exactly sure what your asking if you mean can you download songs from your Icloud account onto your Ipod nano yes you can but if the songs are not from icloud then you have to transfer them onto a Itunes account. Witch is easy to do then sync up your new ipod nano 2nd gen my personal favorite i have 5 of them. And drag the songs from your itunes account into your ipod nano its easy thanks and I hope this answered your question if have anymore feel free to email me at. dee.lindsay327@gmail.com and ill do my best to explain any further questions.
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Not directly from ITunes. The device comes with the Sony Software MediaGo to synchronize music playlist. Your playlist in ITunes you can export to your hard drive and from there import the playlist to MediaGo. Subsequently synchronize MediaGo Playlist with the Sony Walkman.
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You have to "rip" the CD into mp3 format but there are several free programs that do this. The one I use is freeripmp3. Then just put the music into whatever sync program you are using (iTunes or Windows Media Player) or just put the songs into the music folder on the iPod and you are good to go. You can purchase mp3s through Amazon, too, and sync them the same way. Amazon mp3s are DRM free.
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Sorry unfortunately you will need to use iTunes. All Apple products require it. However you can just drag and drop within itunes to it... Good luck
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Using iTunes you can move music from any Apple type device to another. You would have to sync the nano first and go through the setup but as long as your iTunes has the music you want on the nano on there you can do it.
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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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you can't. All you can do is skip song by song, typical Apple. If you like loading your Sandisk you'll hate iTunes for sure. It's hard to just load songs by selecting them randomly. I have 25gb of music so I can't sync my 2gb ipod with iTunes - I just get the first 2gb.
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Hey - I too am in Birgitta's position, trying to decide whether I should stick with iPods or go over to Zune. I currently own a iPod Mini and did not like how the battery went bad and now can only be played once before the iPod says that the battery is low and goes out. I am trying to decide whether to get a 80G Zune or an 80G iPod classic. My main question is - being an iPod owner, I have put so much time into my iTunes organizing it, putting in cover art, etc.If I was to buy a Zune, can I get everything out of the iTunes, including cover art?thanks
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I have never used iTunes so I can't say. I usually but my digital music through the Amazon site. Sorry I could not be more help.
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I've not used Rhapsody, but if you can download a song in .mp3 format, you can put/play it on a Sony Walkman. The Sony acts like a thumb drive that can also play the music. It's the way ALL music players should be!! Apple is so intrusive with iTunes, and the fact that you can share/copy songs between different units.