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Thanks for all the great questions. Sorry I couldn't get to them all. Be sure to check out our MP3 player forum for more discussions like this.
http://forums.cnet.com/5204-7595_102-0.html?forumID=71
I listen to ebooks, recorded speeches etc a lot.
And I find being able to bookmark in those long mp3 files are essential. I still have a very old Rio mp3 player which had that capability. But I can't find any mp3 player on the current market has that function? Any suggestions?
Here's a piece we did recently.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-6499_7-6547912.html
i saw a review of the panasonic noise-cancellation headphone in new york times that said that at $100 it's as good as the $300 Bose. Do you agree?
I haven't heard the Panasonic headphones, but I can tell you this much--on brand name alone, the Bose headphones will retain their value for years to come.
Which should i get?
I am about to get the se530 (e500), i know thay are great, However, would you recommend a good headphone(s) - with comparable quality to this earphone.
RANDOM: just btw archos just unveiled their new 605!!!!!
Earphones are a necessary evil, but not even the best earphones can present music as well as a decent pair of headphones. Without getting too far into it, earphones only shoot music straight at your eardrum, while headphones can make use of your outer ear and do much more with stereo presentation. Plus, headphones are more comfy and don't depend on sealing off your ear canal to deliver full sound.
i gust entered in a contest for an ipod if i win should i accept it?
I'm a Mac owner and also the owner of a formerly working 2G iPod. I'm in the market for a new MP3 player, but can't seem to find one that works for the Mac beside the iPod. While the iPod is nice, I'd like to try something new. Any suggestions?
Most MP3 players that can support MSC file transfer mode should work on a Mac. We did a small piece on this that you can find here: http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-6490_7-6545983.html
who makes the best headsets: for the ipod?
iPod headphones, earphones, earbuds, etc. are a topic of endless debate around here. On a purely personal note--I really enjoy the Ultrasone HFI-700 over-the-ear headphones (http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones-headsets/ultrasone-hfi-700/4505-6468_7-32391033.html) just for listening at home. In a commuter situation where shutting out noise is a concern and you don't have the space for a full pair of headphones, I like the sound (and look) of the Shure SE 310 earphones.
Shure SE 310:
http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones-headsets/shure-se310-sound-isolating/4505-6468_7-32327762.html
Hey there! I have a 30gig Black Ipod that is currently being fixed, I would like to know Is there any way to transfer my music to my Ipod becides Itunes. Because I mainly use realplayer for managing my music collection. It has worked fairly well. I see that there is a tab on realplayer for transfering muisc to a portable device. Would this work on my Ipod or do I have to use Itunes.
...just occurred to me that Real's Rhapsody Player might be a perfect solution for you. It should be able to let you sync to your iPod. http://www.rhapsody.com/home.html
Hi - I am partially deaf in my left ear to the point wihere I cannot hear anything with a headset. Is there a way to join the left with the right on a headset so I can hear everything instead of only parts of a song? Or is there a MP3 Player out there that the user has audio balance control so it can be adjusted to monoural.
Thanks!
I don't know of any players that will convert to mono as a function of the device. You may want to look at a way to convert the files to mono before they reach the iPod (a free program like Audacity could do the trick). Still, no easy solution I can think of.
Hi audiodonald,
I live next to some noisy neighbors. In order to decrease the distractions caused by my neighbors, I play white, pink, and red noise on my iPod. This works great except my earbuds fit so tight that they make my ears soar. Do you know who makes the most comfortable earbuds?
Foam earbud sleeves offer the best fit with the most comfort. People usually avoid them because they look a little silly and get crudded with earwax--but if you're in bed, who cares? If, the noise is a really serious problem, find a local audiologist and get custom-fit earplugs. Worth every penny.
I own a Creative Zen Vision:m, and i love it. But i've been wanting a new player for a while, i hate the iPod however, and i can't even try a Zune in Denmark (where i live, besides i think i'd hate that too).
Do you know of any plans of a second generation Vision:m, or whatever name they might chose for it.
The Vision:M is a fantastic player. I don't know of any plans to update it. What kind of improvements are you looking for?
Which program is easy to use for transfering music to an ipod?
I have a Samsung YP-MT6z player and I bought it to download spanish clases but for some reason they seem to playback in random order.
Is there something I can do to ensure that they playback in the order I want them to?
I'm not familiar with that particular player, but my guess is that the player has some kind of Shuffle mode activated. Shuffled playlists are great for music, but horrible for podcasts and lecture material.
Could you give a breakdown on "quality" types of MP3. (e.g. 192kbs is just below CD quality... right?)! A listing would be great.. and where does VBR fit in... and does it help?
Thanks again!
Hey there! I have a 30gig Black Ipod that is currently being fixed, I would like to know Is there any way to transfer my music to my Ipod becides Itunes. Because I mainly use realplayer for managing my music collection. It has worked fairly well. I see that there is a tab on realplayer for transfering muisc to a portable device. Would this work on my Ipod or do I have to use Itunes.
We don't get a lot of users singing the praises of RealPlayer as a music management tool. It might be inconvenient, but switching over to iTunes brings a lot of benefits (easy podcast subscriptions, Photo management, Outlook calendar syncing, etc.). RealPlayer may add iPod syncing in the future (especially with their latest release planned), but I wouldn't hold my breath.
o.k., my sister is coming to visit and I am going to talk to her about how to make MP3's.
She wants to use "free" software, but the software I use is all purchased... and she is on a budget.
What would programs would you suggest for:
Ripping.... (Audio Grabber comes to mind)
MP3 encoding .... (Lame is free)
Taging Files ..... (eags on! is free)
MP3 player .... (Something that would display album art would be great)
MP3 Editor..... (?)
MP3 converter to Wave ... (if needed for Editor).
Thanks!
Take a look at the Audcacity at Sourceforge.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
what is the best ipod accessory for recording audio?
Are you looking for more of a voice recording solution or stereo-capable music recording solution?
Do you know whether there are any plans for podcasts being available in Windows Media Player? I like iTunes because the music and podcasts can be synced all at once. However, I do not own an iPod. I have a Zen Vision M.
You can, however, strike a compromise by using a 3rd party podcast application (Juice, comes to mind) and have WMP automatically pull content from the Podcast application's download directory. Not as seamless as iTunes, but it works.
i accidentally tore whats inside of the iPod shuffle. i accidentally 'kicked' it to one direction (lets say the left) while it was plugged to a computer near my foot and i saw the insides. the soft brown thing (which i believe is the circuit board) tore and i was wondering if it can still be fixed.
...but with new Shuffles so affordable, you may just want to toss the old guy out. The new Zen Stone also seems like a good, affordable replacement (no iTunes, however).
Get to know the Zune HD>>