Rave: MP3 players

[Radbird]

I have a 30G iPod, and it's fine. Just can't fit my whole library on it anymore. Don't know much about alternative devices, but I will shop around when it's time to upgrade.

Couple of questions -
Do non-apple devices work with iTunes? What library alternatives are there to iTunes?

Do the competitors make big storage devices, like 40 or 60G?

[jim]

I have a 30G iPod, and it's fine. Just can't fit my whole library on it anymore. Don't know much about alternative devices, but I will shop around when it's time to upgrade.

Couple of questions -
Do non-apple devices work with iTunes? What library alternatives are there to iTunes?

Do the competitors make big storage devices, like 40 or 60G?

30GB???? Whew... Mine is 2 and I can't see filling it up.

This doesn't work with itunes. You just plug the thing in and drag and drop the mp3 files onto the device. You could probably use one of the freeware ones, or you can just drag and drop the files onto the device. After having watched the 3 ipod users in my house (Wife and two sons) struggle with keeping libraries straight etc... I find this a huge advantage that it doesn't use itunes. They somehow trample on each other all of the time.

[docellis]

I don't use itunes but I thought I had read that you could use itunes with any mp3 player.

But I prefer the drag and drop too.

[ThatGuy]

After having watched the 3 ipod users in my house (Wife and two sons) struggle with keeping libraries straight etc... I find this a huge advantage that it doesn't use itunes. They somehow trample on each other all of the time.

This is why I'm glad I have my own computer.

[Leroy]

I got an 80 gig Zune for my berfday.

[Radbird]

I got an 80 gig Zune for my berfday.

Then you might be interested in this.

Microsoft's Zune player seeks movie stardom

[Leroy]

I got an 80 gig Zune for my berfday.

Then you might be interested in this.

Microsoft's Zune player seeks movie stardom

But rather than just stock up on traditional formats like sitcoms, Zune is looking for nonconventional programming that can capitalize on the device's social networking platform, according to Richard Winn, director of entertainment development at Zune.

I have no idea what this even means.

[ghostrunner]

I have a 30G iPod, and it's fine. Just can't fit my whole library on it anymore. Don't know much about alternative devices, but I will shop around when it's time to upgrade.

Couple of questions -
Do non-apple devices work with iTunes? What library alternatives are there to iTunes?

Do the competitors make big storage devices, like 40 or 60G?

30GB???? Whew... Mine is 2 and I can't see filling it up.

This doesn't work with itunes. You just plug the thing in and drag and drop the mp3 files onto the device. You could probably use one of the freeware ones, or you can just drag and drop the files onto the device. After having watched the 3 ipod users in my house (Wife and two sons) struggle with keeping libraries straight etc... I find this a huge advantage that it doesn't use itunes. They somehow trample on each other all of the time.

I don't get why people have this problem. Are they just syncing automatically? I turn off the sync on mine and just drag stuff over manually. The wife and I have both had iPods working off the same library before and it hasn't been a big deal. I used to do the auto sync, but had to stop once I had too much music for my 5gb model.

[jim]

I have a 30G iPod, and it's fine. Just can't fit my whole library on it anymore. Don't know much about alternative devices, but I will shop around when it's time to upgrade.

Couple of questions -
Do non-apple devices work with iTunes? What library alternatives are there to iTunes?

Do the competitors make big storage devices, like 40 or 60G?

30GB???? Whew... Mine is 2 and I can't see filling it up.

This doesn't work with itunes. You just plug the thing in and drag and drop the mp3 files onto the device. You could probably use one of the freeware ones, or you can just drag and drop the files onto the device. After having watched the 3 ipod users in my house (Wife and two sons) struggle with keeping libraries straight etc... I find this a huge advantage that it doesn't use itunes. They somehow trample on each other all of the time.

I don't get why people have this problem. Are they just syncing automatically? I turn off the sync on mine and just drag stuff over manually. The wife and I have both had iPods working off the same library before and it hasn't been a big deal. I used to do the auto sync, but had to stop once I had too much music for my 5gb model.

I have an M.S. in Computer Science, yet have no freaking idea of what you are talking about.

[ThatGuy]

I got an 80 gig Zune for my berfday.

Then you might be interested in this.

Microsoft's Zune player seeks movie stardom

But rather than just stock up on traditional formats like sitcoms, Zune is looking for nonconventional programming that can capitalize on the device's social networking platform, according to Richard Winn, director of entertainment development at Zune.

I have no idea what this even means.

Porn.