Finally can get an MP3

[meebs]

So how do i go about it. I need an MP3/WMA player of good quality, plays music only (maybe can store some info too but not much). Looking for something that doesnt break too easy (im clumsy), contains from 2GB to 5 GB - more is uneccassary, but if its within my price range...

price range = £100 to £160 (dont know the American values, but if you can help..)

Second - what software? How much? Can it convert songs from Cds to MP3/WMA?

thrid - never downloaded music in my life, i dont want to download illegally, either free with artists permission or pay. Id rather download individual songs that albums (eg - indivdual songs from the albums). Whats the best deal on prices? Id rather pay as i go than pay subscription as i cant afford that.

How much memory is this all going to take on my computer?

may have more questions later

EDIT: oh yeah! can i add the software to my own computer (to edit songs and sort them and convert CD songs) As i will be using my parents for the downloading. Oh - id prefer a high speed 2.0 usb tho we only have low speed AT THE MOMENT.

 

[Macewindu77815]

iPod, its the only way to go. Mine has been serving faithfully and has been amazing. If you get an iPod, iTunes is a must and offers songs for 99 cents each, which you can use a credit card or a prepaid iTunes card. iPod's are very solid, and I've dropped mine about 5-6 times and its functioning fine. What size you get will determine how much space it takes up on the computer.

 

[meebs]

iPod, its the only way to go. Mine has been serving faithfully and has been amazing. If you get an iPod, iTunes is a must and offers songs for 99 cents each, which you can use a credit card or a prepaid iTunes card. iPod's are very solid, and I've dropped mine about 5-6 times and its functioning fine. What size you get will determine how much space it takes up on the computer.

Debit cards too? whats this prepaid itunes card? can you provide me with a link? thanks

 

[intricatic]

iPod is evil.

But it's the cheapest cost to capacity ratio out there that I've come across.

 

[intricatic]

This is what I'd recommend:

http://http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00095V19K/ref=pd_ts_e_21/102-2360016-2672161?v=glance&s=electronics&n=13873631

Though it really depends on what use it'd be going to.

 

[meebs]

This is what I'd recommend:

http://http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00095V19K/ref=pd_ts_e_21/102-2360016-2672161?v=glance&s=electronics&n=13873631

Though it really depends on what use it'd be going to.

the link doesnt seem to work...

Oh also ive been thinking of getting a creative MP3 player

 

[intricatic]

the link doesnt seem to work...

Oh also ive been thinking of getting a creative MP3 player

http://audiovisual.kelkoo.co.uk/b/a/sbs/122701/12152315.html



That one aught to work for ya, it's a UK site, too.

 

[meebs]

http://audiovisual.kelkoo.co.uk/b/a/sbs/122701/12152315.html



That one aught to work for ya, it's a UK site, too.

oh yes! ive seen that before. Saved the link on favorites and will look into it more. Not sure aboput the radio though!

 

[intricatic]

oh yes! ive seen that before. Saved the link on favorites and will look into it more. Not sure aboput the radio though!

Creative are the best.

 

[DJ B.K.]

I need anmp3 player with a good display screen because I want to use it for my radio show, must also have a good song capacity. Would ipod work for this? My songs aren't going to be coming from i-tunes.

 

[Qyöt27]

For me, an iPod would be the best solution, since none of the other players support AAC/MP4 audio (to my knowledge). The only disadvantage is that it can't handle WMA (which isn't a disadvantage at all because you shouldn't be using WMA, IMHO). It's also kind of a pickle because the subscription services for legal downloading all use WMA (although I think Real uses AAC, but I'm not sure), whereas iTunes uses AAC. So unless you utilize some *ahem* special techniques *ahem*, the iPod is going to be the only thing you can use. iTunes is the only non-subscription-fee music service, AFAIK.

And in the UK, I believe the price for iTunes purchases is .76£ (is that 76 pence?) per song.

 

[Macewindu77815]

Hey sorry I forgot you were in the UK, not sure if you can get the pre paid cards over there...they are pretty much just like gift cards you get and can use for iTunes.

 

[meebs]

so many decisions - oh man, i will look into it all. Am still wavering toward creative.