MP3 Players n00b Questions

[Aztech]

So, the ipods are like the hottest thing. Ok, so they play MP3s right? Isn't the music you get from itunes in some other format? Do you have to convert everything you get from iTunes to play it on other MP3 players?

 

[DaveSimmons]

Plays AAC and MP3

iTunes sells protected AAC

To convert to MP3 you must burn a CD, rip. Sound quality suffers.

 

[VigilanteCS]

I <3 my ipod mini. I only use iTunes to update the songs on my ipod. I've got only MP3's on my ipod, though. The suond quality isn't as good as AAC, but still good.

 

[V00D00]

You can decrypt itunes songs and then put them on other players if they support AAC

 

[Aztech]

Originally posted by: V00D00
You can decrypt itunes songs and then put them on other players if they support AAC

How? Because I bought a flash MP3 player (Sandisk) and I'm wondering if I should use iTunes to get my music. But maybe I'll just try Napster or something else that doesn't require decrypting/converting or whatever.

 

[jimbriam]

I recommend allofmp3.com. Why just rent your music?

 

[V00D00]

iTunes decrypting -> http://hymn-project.org/

Works great.

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: jimbriam
I recommend allofmp3.com. Why just rent your music?

It's quite sad really that it has come down to going to site like this.... But if you don't wanna get bitched at by the RIAA and want a large selection, this is the site.. Crapster and Isuck are not good places to get music because of the stupid "protection" they put on music..