Members Bluescout Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 It figures. I thought I'd get one and be able to use it for practice and so on. I thought "it'll be useful" but I probably won't like it much. I've had it for 5 hours now and I'm addicted to it!!! I've been loading tunes, podcasts, VIDEO podcasts, pictures, my calendar, EVERYTHING!! I love it!! I hate that I love it but what can I do???? A little fyi... if you have a music library that has screwed up names and id3 tags, have I got the utility for you. It's called Jaikoz. It uses MANY sources to ID the file names AND sample the songs for comparison. Then it downloads the album art as well. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Yeah I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'll have to check out Jaikoz and see if i like it more than Tag & Rename. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 its our gateway drug... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 I like my iPod, I was dissapointed to learn that 6th Gen aren't supported by iPod linux though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 its our gateway drug... S'funny, just sold mine basically new in box after it sat for 2 years. Need a better drug. :poke: read --> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Derek5272 Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'm pretty "meh" with my iPod. I got my first iPod right around a new gen release, so it was on sale and was the cheapest mp3 player at the store. It then proceeded to convert my 3,000 WMA files to AAC so that it could play them. When it came time to replace that one, I just went with another iPod because I didn't want to spend hours converting all the AAC files back to something readable by a Zen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gspointer Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Love mine. The wi-fi is very cool also. I was a little disappointed in the calculator until I inadvertantly tipped it sideways. I like the Air laptop, but without FireWire, I will have to wait till USB 3.0. BTW I am posting this from my I-pod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'm pretty "meh" with my iPod. I got my first iPod right around a new gen release, so it was on sale and was the cheapest mp3 player at the store. It then proceeded to convert my 3,000 WMA files to AAC so that it could play them. When it came time to replace that one, I just went with another iPod because I didn't want to spend hours converting all the AAC files back to something readable by a Zen. Why not Mp3 instead of AAC, then just about anything can play it/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Derek5272 Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Why not Mp3 instead of AAC, then just about anything can play it/ Because I had been ripping everything to WMA, and when I put them in iTunes it just started converting everything to AAC. I was too lazy to see if there was a way to have iTunes convert it to mp3 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Because I had been ripping everything to WMA, and when I put them in iTunes it just started converting everything to AAC. I was too lazy to see if there was a way to have iTunes convert it to mp3 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Sorry, they aren't usually effective in terminal cases like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Sorry, they aren't usually effective in terminal cases like yours. So you work for Mac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeeTL Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 OK...I'll bite. 1. Can iTunes manage .mp3s in .mp3 format?2. Can you download and save songs from iTunes in .mp3 format?2. Is DRM officially a thing of the past? If I can get the iPod interface, .mp3 universality, and NO DRM...I may be on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 OK...I'll bite.1. Can iTunes manage .mp3s in .mp3 format?2. Can you download and save songs from iTunes in .mp3 format?2. Is DRM officially a thing of the past? If I can get the iPod interface, .mp3 universality, and NO DRM...I may be on board! Mp3s are supported in itunes (I personally use other apps.) and iPods, what is DRM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluescout Posted April 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'll have to check out Jaikoz and see if i like it more than Tag & Rename. I think it does mostly tags but it does a really really good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Mp3s are supported in itunes (I personally use other apps.) and iPods, what is DRM? DRM stands for Digital Rights Management. Its software embedded in each iTunes track that disables it if it is moved to a non-approved machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Yep. An Apple Retail Store. Just got promoted to full time earlier this week and I'm up for Lead Specialist (basically floor manager) later this month.1) yes2) no, they come in AAC or AIFF format3) Nope. You pay more for the ability to not have it on the song (iTunes Plus), and it is not offered on all tracks.DRM stands for Digital Rights Management. Its software embedded in each iTunes track that disables it if it is moved to a non-approved machine. Ahh yep that stuff. So working for mac, care to explain the high prices? (not trying to be a dick, I thought maybe you might know something I don't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Derek5272 Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 The DRM is pretty easy to get around, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NitroBobby Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'm pretty "meh" with my iPod. I got my first iPod right around a new gen release, so it was on sale and was the cheapest mp3 player at the store. It then proceeded to convert my 3,000 WMA files to AAC so that it could play them. When it came time to replace that one, I just went with another iPod because I didn't want to spend hours converting all the AAC files back to something readable by a Zen. all of the files on my ipod are mp3. why do you need to convert everything to AAC? i import mine at 320kbps, they sound great. several people have commented that they are impressed with the dynamic range that the tracks have. also, when i download albums from itunes, i burn an audio CD, move the original files to a hard drive backup and then import the music at the previously mentioned 320kbps from the audio master. no need for AAC or WMA or anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 The DRM is pretty easy to get around, though. Couldn't you just burn and rip them again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Derek5272 Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Couldn't you just burn and rip them again? Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluescout Posted April 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Actually, you can right click a track in itunes and tell it to make an MP3 out of it. But then you have two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Ahh yep that stuff. So working for mac, care to explain the high prices? (not trying to be a dick, I thought maybe you might know something I don't). Tech Support - We never charge for face to face tech support appointments, not even to people who purchased our products from other stores, or for products outside of warranty. The majority of repairs are handled in-store and usually in less than 48 hours. Product Training - We offer free training classes for many of our products in-store. Also we offer 1 on 1 training for $99 a year. Do the math - you get up to 52 hours of one-on-one training with certified trainers in any level of our product line. I went to school for Audio Engineering and took 2 semesters of classes on Apple Logic. I spent a hell of a lot more than $99. Domestic Phone Support - Our tech support is based in Austin, Texas, so all of our tech reps speak english. As a primary language. The on-hold times, in my experience, never go beyond about 7 minutes, and are usually under 2 minutes. Better Matched Components - We don't just rummage through a box of random parts and slap together a random system - parts are selected and matched to perform together. You don't run into the power issues that you do on HP's and Dell's, or the faulty ram you get on many bargain-basement PC's. Better Quality Components - All-aluminum frames/cases. LED displays. Video cards and graphics chips capable of handling MULTIPLE HD displays. Glass trackpads that can recognize up to 4 fingers for various controls. Backlit keyboards on all but 2 of out laptops. The Mac OS - Sure it's $129 on the shelf, but note that you have to install it on a Mac (unless you make a hackintosh). The $129 price is basically an upgrade price. Anti-Virus - We just don't get attacked like PC's do, and there are a number of features added in to slow/halt the handful of Mac viruses out there. Style - speaks for itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted April 10, 2009 Members Share Posted April 10, 2009 Tech Support - We never charge for face to face tech support appointments, not even to people who purchased our products from other stores, or for products outside of warranty. The majority of repairs are handled in-store and usually in less than 48 hours. Product Training - We offer free training classes for many of our products in-store. Also we offer 1 on 1 training for $99 a year. Do the math - you get up to 52 hours of one-on-one training with certified trainers in any level of our product line. I went to school for Audio Engineering and took 2 semesters of classes on Apple Logic. I spent a hell of a lot more than $99. Domestic Phone Support - Our tech support is based in Austin, Texas, so all of our tech reps speak english. As a primary language. The on-hold times, in my experience, never go beyond about 7 minutes, and are usually under 2 minutes. Better Matched Components - We don't just rummage through a box of random parts and slap together a random system - parts are selected and matched to perform together. You don't run into the power issues that you do on HP's and Dell's, or the faulty ram you get on many bargain-basement PC's. Better Quality Components - All-aluminum frames/cases. LED displays. Video cards and graphics chips capable of handling MULTIPLE HD displays. Glass trackpads that can recognize up to 4 fingers for various controls. Backlit keyboards on all but 2 of out laptops. The Mac OS - Sure it's $129 on the shelf, but note that you have to install it on a Mac (unless you make a hackintosh). The $129 price is basically an upgrade price. Anti-Virus - We just don't get attacked like PC's do, and there are a number of features added in to slow/halt the handful of Mac viruses out there. Style - speaks for itself. I still wouldn't buy one personally just cause they're so expensive. I like them, not a fan of OS X, but I use Ubuntu anyway. Some stuff in there I didn't know, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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