Will it work with my itunes library? Will this player convert my collection/ Is it really that much better than the apple?
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I have purchased an IPod and a Creative MP3 Player. This is better. I was able to get all my I-Tunes songs into the player- after I burned them onto a CD. I love it. Not a lot of accessories- I bought a Case Logic case for the player at Walmart (WMPC6) for around 5 bucks. It has a hole to stick the earphone cord through but it's in the wrong place. I just poked a new hole in the right place. Great sound. Comes with a FM tuner, which no IPod does- you have to buy that as an extra. Great price, too. $100 less than IPod 30G. Doesn't come with video, but I don't really need that.
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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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I am a Mac user but do not own a Creative Labs player, but to address your other question the answer is no, iPod is definitely NOT your only option. I own an iRiver (IFP-899) and it comes with PC and Mac software. I also own a Pogo Radio My Way (which works like an external drive on the Mac / no software needed.) If you want to use a non-iPod mp3 player with iTunes google this: "iTunes for Mac OS X: Compatible Players"
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Just to correct one misconception. The iPod is not limited to music purchased at the iTunes store. You mentioned my favorite source, emusic.com which works great with an iPod (or any mp3 player). Unprotected mp3s from any source will work just fine. You are correct in that iPods don't work with subscription services.
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yes..... i love mine. this is the third one ive bought, both of my previous players were lost and stolen. The only feature that i find has any hinderances, is to configure a video to play on the player. The movie or video must be a certain format to play. a plus is tha fm radio, which a ipod does not have.
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Yup 100% as long as you're using either the actual iphones player and/or amazon cloud (i only mention this because I have used other media players on my ipod)
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Yes, I-Pod Classic works Great. You're going to love the sound of this player.
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if you can take the itunes music out of itunes, i think it is can use, HM700 also can use the flac, but maybe a quiet slow when you have so many songs.( *̀ ω *́ ) i use this for a time , i think it is a good things.
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Miranda, I feel I didn't give you a good enough answer earlier and I don't want the contrarians to confuse you. Keep in mind that I am a Roku User/Owner and prefer the Roku to the Apple Product. I believe you are looking for a simple solution, not complicated? It is really going to come down to how much you're willing to do to make it work. If you want it to work out of the box with Apple Itunes... buy the Apple box. If your willing to do some server setups, file conversions and a fair amount of tinkering, then go with the Roku... you can make just about anything work with enough effort. The Roku will never have a native Itunes application as it is a competing device that is partnered with Amazon's VOD service. Because of this, and limitations of the Roku supported file types, there will never be a direct way to play things you purchase off of Itunes. I hope this helps.
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For iTunes music to play, you need an application to drive it. Since the USB drive doesn't have an OS, I don't see how you can do that. Personally I use an iPod instead just for this.
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T. -- a post in April says: [ Works with MAC OSX, April 11, 2007, By Zeligsilver "Zelig" (MN) - The PC system requirements did not address the compatibility with MAC OSX but I connected the player to my IMAC, ignored loading the supplied CD, and dragged music from ITUNES without any problem. ] I would suggest you use it by copying .mp3 files from your iMac into it (just hook up w/ USB cord). They should play fine.
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I tried it with a mac, you can import purchasss from amazon music to itunes, but no the other way around
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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.
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I just wanted to make a quick correction. iPods can certainly play 192kbs files (and higher) as well as Apple Losseless, unprotected mp4s and a few other things I've probably forgotten. The iTunes store, at this moment, only sells 128 kbps protected AAC files (though that should be changing soon) which may be the source of the confusion.
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Assuming the unit is connected correctly to your home stereo (wired), and the unit is connected via bluetooth to the device which contains your iTunes library, you will indeed be able to play your library on your home stereo. You will, however, need to be running & controlling iTunes from the device which holds your library (typically your home PC or laptop or tablet); the unit is just an interface; it can not automatically find your library & begin playing it.
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I'm using aiff mac files and some standard iTunes files and have no problem but, idid find it challenging to import files. if found it easier to drop and drag files to a pre added named folder. i love the ability to hear high quality music file. its worth the hassle to me. you can hear things that you could not conventionally. i never liked low grade mp3 files. sounds terrible. for me its worth it to revisit old tunes at this qua lit. might even get the x5 for more navigation control. hope you find your answer and this response was useful to anyone. good luck.
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You can not load a CD collection. It has a single CD drawer you can use like a standard CD player. It has AM/FM radio and a dock for the older style Apple products. I plug my iPhone 4S into it and use iTunes. It looks quite nice and adds a lot to room.