Travel Gadgets: Ipod/MP3 questions
Mar 11th, 2007, 05:06 PM
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To answer the other questions, there are some other sites which sell video downloads but they're not associated with other players specifically.
iTunes is also good for podcasts, one of the more well-known sites for them.
WSJ had a story last week about how iTunes has a lot of clout in which artists they promote. Record companies vie to get premium placement on iTunes. Apple doesn't sell that placement though, instead giving it to record companies and artists who agree to sell for a lower price for a period and/or offer some exclusive songs on iTunes.
iTunes is also good for podcasts, one of the more well-known sites for them.
WSJ had a story last week about how iTunes has a lot of clout in which artists they promote. Record companies vie to get premium placement on iTunes. Apple doesn't sell that placement though, instead giving it to record companies and artists who agree to sell for a lower price for a period and/or offer some exclusive songs on iTunes.
Mar 11th, 2007, 09:39 PM
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I'm seriously considering buying the Ipod video version for music as well as travel downloads. I have an IPAQ (non-cell variety) and it does OK playing music but you have to use a stylus for the controls -- very clumsy. I do like the fact that my local library lets me download audio books that I can listen to while traveling. But I like the idea of being able to download "walks" and other travel information onto an Ipod. The Nano wouldn't be adquate for this in my opinion. The Zune as far as I'm concerned is too big/heavy and hasn't received good reviews.
Mar 12th, 2007, 09:22 AM
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I got tours downloaded on my 8 GB Nano.
Also a couple of audio books as well.
Then hundreds of songs and podcasts. One thing I didn't do is load any photos.
I would try loading some of those books and the stuff you want to have handy in iTunes and see what it comes up to. You might be able to make do with the Nano, which is a lot easier to carry around than the full size iPod Video or bigger MP3 players from other brands.
Also a couple of audio books as well.
Then hundreds of songs and podcasts. One thing I didn't do is load any photos.
I would try loading some of those books and the stuff you want to have handy in iTunes and see what it comes up to. You might be able to make do with the Nano, which is a lot easier to carry around than the full size iPod Video or bigger MP3 players from other brands.
Mar 27th, 2007, 10:10 PM
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This instant, I have:
* 1,460 song (several straight days worth of music)
* 30 videos.
* 443 photos
* and 175 "other" items (podcasts, games and such)
on my 30 GB video iPod.
....leaving more than 20GB of free space.
Plenty of room lefts for walks. And it's a proven product.
And yes, the syncing problem your friend experienced by connecting the pod to a second computer is not a glitch - it's how they're programmed to work to discourage piracy and appease the record industry.
* 1,460 song (several straight days worth of music)
* 30 videos.
* 443 photos
* and 175 "other" items (podcasts, games and such)
on my 30 GB video iPod.
....leaving more than 20GB of free space.
Plenty of room lefts for walks. And it's a proven product.
And yes, the syncing problem your friend experienced by connecting the pod to a second computer is not a glitch - it's how they're programmed to work to discourage piracy and appease the record industry.
Apr 1st, 2007, 03:21 PM
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I'm a complete novice and will traveling with my 11 year old in tow this summer. I would LOVE to buy him something to listen to music and also store my pictures. Also, I won't have a computer to charge an ipod. What are some alternatives? Thanks.
Apr 1st, 2007, 05:06 PM
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You can charge iPods a variety of ways. In the iPod box is only a USB cable for charging through a computer.
But you can buy a separate charger for about $30 or less which will let you plug it directly into the wall.
Or you can buy a speaker dock, which recharges the iPod but also lets you play it back through speakers, to take a break from listening via the earphones.
Because it's the best selling brand, iPods have a lot of accessory options, way more than any other brand of MP3 player.
But you can buy a separate charger for about $30 or less which will let you plug it directly into the wall.
Or you can buy a speaker dock, which recharges the iPod but also lets you play it back through speakers, to take a break from listening via the earphones.
Because it's the best selling brand, iPods have a lot of accessory options, way more than any other brand of MP3 player.
